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I did the cutting back thing too! I did it for over a month, from 40 a day right down to just one on the last day before I quit. It was painful...but worth every minute because of what I learned. I journalized every smoke I had for the 3 weeks prior to quitting. Some very wise people here suggested the journal would help me find my triggers and I could then avoid them. They told me to picture the smoke going into my lungs and to feel the burning all the way down, taste the nastiness and feel the relief when I put it out. They suggested the Alan Carr book too...what a wonderful read that was and what a relief to finally understand my addiction and know I could beat it.
Some people thought I was nuts to put myself through the cutting back phase. Maybe I was, but I thought of it as running full speed towards a cliff and jumping the chasm to the other side instead of standing still and jumping from the edge. It worked for me. When I smoked that very last cigarette, I had to force myself to do it. A real sense of peace came over me as I put out that last one because I was ready to quit. I'd educated myself and my fear was gone. I had almost NO craves in my first year!!! It's hard to believe but it's true. I credit my success to good planning, all my hard work in cutting back and gaining knowledge, a little bit of Zyban to take the edge off the first month, and a really positive mental attitude.
Bryan, this is your quit. Make it your own. Do whatever you feel will give you the best chance to quit and stay quit! You can and will do this...we're here to help in any way we can.
Pat
Knowledge replaces fear.
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