I've been down this road too many times to count, cold turkey, patches, gum and lozenges, which led me back to smoking. This is my first 24 hours without a smoke using the lozenge, and I don't have any cravings or symptoms, which is a very good thing, I don't think my will is strong enough to make it on my own. It seems everytime I quit and come back my will power decreases, so I am hoping that this time I will stay smoke-free for a very long long time.
Thanks so much! I am so glad I found this site and have finished reading and quizzing on the three milestones, it was a real awakening to read the health disadvantges that put me on the right path. Also, I have never done a person to person or online support group, I am pretty confident in my quit....with all of your support. I'm amazed when reading all your quit meters....I will be there someday. Congratulations is well deserved My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 5/23/2010 Smoke-Free Days: 1 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 10 Amount Saved: $2.95 Life Gained: Days: 0 Hrs: 3 Mins: 5 Seconds: 15
Aww Thanks a bunch for all of your support, advice and acceptance.
Thanks for the boost Jim...6 P's.too funny ...lmao.
I can relate on trying to quit or cut down. One smoke really does lead to another. Thanks for the advice memie and every one elses suggestions I will incorporate them into my quit.
No, sorry, I copy/pasted my avatar from google. No artistic talent here Serenity ...
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 5/23/2010 Smoke-Free Days: 2 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 20 Amount Saved: $5.90 Life Gained: Days: 0 Hrs: 4 Mins: 37 Seconds: 44
Gimm, first off, I'm glad you didn't have that smoke.
I am also using the lozenge but I have just started, so I can't really say if I will have trouble coming off. Reading how you can become addicted to NRT's has me nervous. I should be off the lozenges end of July first of August, and I will see how difficult it will be not having nicotine in my system.
The directions on using the lozenge, as I comprehended, is that you gradually wean yourself off, but keep a few on hand at the end of therapy. If I were to say, take one a day past the two months following therapy I read you would need to talk to your physician, to find another and better way to remain smoke free.
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 5/23/2010 Smoke-Free Days: 5 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 50 Amount Saved: $14.75 Life Gained: Days: 0 Hrs: 9 Mins: 35 Seconds: 4
steelroots, a friend of mine wanted to quit, she ended up cleaning out her ashtray into a jar and filling it with water, along with the cigarette butts. When she wanted a cig she took the lid of the jar and took a wiff.
What I am trying to say is that neither your way or hers was silly. It did what it had to do and it got the job done.
Whatever works
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 5/23/2010 Smoke-Free Days: 5 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 50 Amount Saved: $14.75 Life Gained: Days: 0 Hrs: 9 Mins: 36 Seconds: 48
I found a wealth of information and inspiration here, and I've only just begun.
Sleep all you like if that keeps you smoke free. I know when I get angry (withdrawal) I need to be alone and lie down. It keeps me closer to sanity, and I won't say or do anything that will leave me with regret.
Keep it up you are doing great.
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 5/23/2010 Smoke-Free Days: 6 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 60 Amount Saved: $17.70 Life Gained: Days: 0 Hrs: 10 Mins: 49 Seconds: 12
Congratulations! I'm impressed Dawn, and I know you are, you have every right to be. Yes, you definitly should celebrate on your achievement. Wtg!
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 5/23/2010 Smoke-Free Days: 8 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 80 Amount Saved: $23.60 Life Gained: Days: 0 Hrs: 14 Mins: 11 Seconds: 20
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