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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 481

Cold Turkey here - much much better for me to quit that way. Had 2 NRT quits previously - both failed, one in 2004 and the last one in 2006 which failed after 7 months quit and I started again last August)..........but having said that I do think they helped break the psychological addiction to an extent in that after I started smoking again I never truly got addicted in quite the same way as before, so in a sense NRT may have played a part in the success of my CT quit... [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]6/21/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 84 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,260 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �210.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 12 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 672

I think you'll find Knowledge is the key for a solid quit. Cold turkey here btw. As far NRT & the pharmaceutical companies go... no comment [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/1/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 984 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 34,440 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $6,396.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 140 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 1 [B]Seconds:[/B] 37

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2631

You know...I've seen this debate since I first came to this site. The great thing with this post is that we all acknowledge that it is different for each person. I used the patch (Now if you went by completing the survey, my physical addiction was supposedly pretty despite smoking up to 1 pack a day) I knew that my addiction was 90% psychological and 10% physical. The patch helped me to deal with the psychological/emotional part of my addiction without having to go through major physical withdrawal. Since I will not be quitting again, I won't have to try another method. However, the real ticket to success (for me) was changing how I thought/acted and lived. The physical addiction was only a small part of that.... Good luck to all..We can do this! Windy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]9/11/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 366 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,320 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,830.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 35 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 38 [B]Seconds:[/B] 7

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2417

I am a cold turkey with a warm heart. [img]http://www.websmileys.com/sm/love/636.gif[/img] I don't think it matters how you get there, as long as it works for you! Did someone request the NRT's???? [img]http://www.websmileys.com/sm/music/musik01.gif[/img] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/8/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 247 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,705 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,037.40 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 22 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 1 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3307

Let's see, I have tried about everything except stand on my head :eg: I tried Zyban, Zyban and patches, patches, easy way to stop smoking, natural stuff, cold turkey, and now Chantix. I hated the patches, never could step down with any success and I tried them a lot. The Zyban I tried twice, the easy way twice, cold turkey twice, and now I am finally on my last and final quit. Bottom line whatever works for someone that is all that matters. But I did find cold turkey the easiest, but I still needed some extra help as you can see. Keep the Quit Sparky [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/30/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 135 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,350 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $405.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 18 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 28 [B]Seconds:[/B] 46

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 5195

I'm a turkey for sure!!! I always believed if I was going to get nicotine I would do it the old fashion way (with a smoke). Going cold turkey was hard and I never tried any other method. If NRT's work for a person they are fine with me. The point is not to smoke! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/1/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 803 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 16,060 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2,810.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 72 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 51

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 38

I agree with John. NRT's don't make sense to me. I quit cold turkey. Seems like, to me, NRT's delay and lengthen the withdrawal period, but I could be wrong. Doesn't really matter as long as you quit eh? I do, however, chew a ton of gum... not nico-gum just the typical store brand. But, honestly, without chewing gum this would be harder for me... Quig :p [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/20/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 23 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 322 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $64.40 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 42 [B]Seconds:[/B] 46

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2462

I started with gum, but after a few days decided to be done with it and go cold turkey. I had tried NRTs in earlier attempts, but my heart wasn't there so the quits didn't stick. It doesn't matter how you do it; the trick is to not light another cigarette. Rusty :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1003 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 28,084 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3,510.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 141 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 11 [B]Seconds:[/B] 28

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3541

I tried cold turkey this time but I only made it a few days. So I got patches & really stuck to the program. I had no problems at all either stepping down the patches or after I was done with them. Whatever works! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/13/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 122 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,440 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,342.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 12 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 59 [B]Seconds:[/B] 19

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 541

NRT's don't make sense to me. Seems like a slow death. Would rather endure the pain for a week and be done with it! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/3/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 132 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,300 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $462.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 20 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 10 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2

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