If you smoke, the people in your life are going to be asking you when you are going to quit.
Everyone knows that smoking can be challenging habit to give up. It can take several attempts to quit before it finally sticks. While you trying to give it up you may have to endure snide comments from people saying, “Oh, you’re quitting smoking again. Sure.”
You know people may have your best intentions, yet it can be annoying when people keep nagging and asking when you are going to stop.
If your are being nagged about your smoking, try one of our comebacks below to shut them up until you are ready to quit the habit.
9 Best comebacks when you are asked to quit smoking
1. I would quit smoking, but nobody likes a quitter.
2. Quitting smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I’ve done it dozens of times.
3. If you resolve to give up smoking, drinking, and loving, you don’t actually live longer; it just seems longer.
4. My smoking might be bothering you, but it’s killing me.
5. Thanks for your concern, I am trying to find the best way to give up smoking for me.
6. I am looking at different options to make healthier choices. I appreciate your concern.
7. I hear you loud and clear. I know smoking is bad for me and I am trying to find a path to quit.
8. I understand where you are coming from. I want. you to know that is a hard habit to quit after so many years of smoking.
9. Thanks for your concern but this is a private matter that I don’t want to discuss with you any further at this point in time.
Why does everyone ask when you will quit smoking?
People always ask when you will quit smoking because they care and are concerned about the well known health risks from smoking.
The people who care about you know that smoking is a hard habit to kick and most likely want to support you.
How to deal with people trying to get you to quit smoking
It can get annoying when you are being nagged to quit smoking, but these folks have your best interests in mind. Here are a few ways to handle the situation.
Show gratitude: Thank the person for caring enough about you to encourage you to quit.
Communicate your perspective: Let them know your thoughts about giving up smoking and where you are right now. Share that you are aware of the risks and you are evaluating the best option for you.
Boundary up: Let them know that this is something you need to do alone, and if you need some help, you will ask, but right now you need some space to solve this in your own way.
Educate yourself: There are many ways to quit smoking with patches, hypnosis and nicotine gum. Check out what is the best solution for you.
Learn more about the health risks associated with smoking and how you can benefit by giving up smoking.
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Even Barack Obama faced challenges quitting smoking
Barack Obama starting smoking as a teen, and admits he was definitely addicted. Barack confessed that he has a lifetime battle with smoking and sometimes he messes up and lights up, but he refuses to smoke in front of his family.
When he was President, he used Nicorrette chewing gum to help quit and subside his cravings. Everyone would agree that being the President of the US is a stressful job, if anyone had an excuse it was Barack. If he can give up smoking under that kind of pressure, you can too.
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When you are dealing with being nagged about quitting smoking by others and you find it stressful, consider getting support from a professional. Talking to a counselor is a great way to work through a challenging situation, and help you find some strategies to work through the person’s behaviour.
Better Help is a great resource where you can talk to a counselor from the comfort of your own home.
Taking care of your own needs isn’t selfish, and you will feel better in the long run.
Hi Jax,
“I was thinking of taking up smoking weed “
Lmfao… I’d use that but I already do.
Give me something better to suck on and I will. 😉
Why? So I can live longer and pay more taxes?