Welcome to SSC Autum,
CONGRATULATIONS on making the decision to quit (Joey and to your Dad too)! You will soon get some great advice from people here who've found ways to stop smoking for long periods of time. Weekends can be quiet here, so be patient until you've gotten lots of replies. In the meantime read, read, read.
I am fairly new here as well, but I will try to help. Like you when I first arrived here I didn't think I'd ever approach quitting without fear. In the past few weeks, I have gained knowledge which has given me the power to quit without that freaking out panicky fear that used to horrify me with just the thought of quitting.
I think it's imperative that you check with your doctor before taking any of your Dad's medications. It's very kind of him to want to help you out, but rx drugs can cause serious harm, so you should get a checkup, an rx of your own and dosage instructions from your doctor. What works for your Dad may not work for you, as your bodies and smoking consumption are different. At the very least, take the time to consult with a pharmacist.
I am very proud of your Dad too. He's earned each and every day of his quit. You can and should support each other, but we each need to take advantage of everything and everyone on this site. Every person here has, will, or wants to quit and is ready to share their tips with you. Use all the tools on the left side of this page, and read, read, read.
We each are in control of only our own quit. I like to think there is a key with your name on it buried somewhere in this site. This key will set you free. No one can give it to you, must search for and find it yourself. You will know it when you see it and only you can use it.
Best of luck
Pat
Yipeeee, tomorrow I'm free!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/28/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 0
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 0
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $0
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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$121,363.20
Amount Saved
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Quit Meter
Days: 966
Hours: 15
Minutes: 26
Seconds: 38
Life Gained
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6321
Smoke Free Days
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303,408
Cigarettes Not Smoked
