NRT
Nissala,
I am also using the patch, and this is my 2nd time going through this process. The first time, I started with the patch on my arm, and it did make my arm ache. I learned then that if I put the patch on my rib cage, stomache, or back, it doesn't bother me at all, not even skin irritation. Try moving it to one of those locations tomorrow and see if that helps.
This time I've started with the 2 step on the patch program, b/c I was upto about 8 cigarettes a day (doesn't seem like a lot to some, but after quitting the first time, it was too much). I'm debating whether or not to stay on the 2nd step for 2 weeks, then move down to the 3rd step. Currently, in the afternoon, I heart will start beating hard and my chest ache, like a power surge of nicotine hitting my body. But at the same time I don't want to jeopordize my quit and step down to early, I'm coming up to some very stressul times in the next couple of weeks, and I may need that nicotine surge! Decision decisions...
Any how, keep us posted how you are doing. Good job so far!
Danielle
My Milage:My Quit Date: 5/4/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 10
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 100
Amount Saved: $17.50
Life Gained:Days: 0
Hrs: 18
Mins: 33
Seconds: 39
The hubby didn't even gripe at me since he is so proud of my not smoking. I did have to limit the celebratory champagne on Sunday to one glass only, b/c drinking causes me to crave. So I had one glass, then ate some more chocolate :)
