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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 19

i would love to hear other people experiences with the patch

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/25/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 4
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 80
Amount Saved: $38.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 14 Mins: 15 Seconds: 12

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 955

grrr,

Thank you for sharing your experience with the patch.

Members, what has your experience been with transitioning into a different stage while on the patch?

Keep us posted on how your quit is going grrr!

Sarah, Health Educator

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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 19

apreciate all the words of encouragement,so last night i had a few drinks standing around the fire with some buddies who are smokers,in the past this was a majer trigger but oddly enough it didnt really bother me and i stayed smoke free

so this mornin i get up and go to get a new patch and i was out of stage 1 patches,all i had was stage 3 wich is the lowest dose.let me tell you the differance is crazy this is the worst i have felt to date,on the verge of losing it with someone or something,i am gonna go buy a heavy bag so when i feel like i'm gonna lose it i have some form of release

so just a heads up if you or on the patch do not skip from stage one to stage three it just aint good.thanx for letting me ramble it seems to help
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/25/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 4
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 80
Amount Saved: $38.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 14 Mins: 13 Seconds: 34

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2778

Hey Grrrrr!!!

I'm sending you a belated welcome and congratulations on your decision to quit smoking! I know how tough it is in the beginning, but hang tough, buddy!!! One thing that we try to emphasize to all of our new quit buddies... if the going gets really tough, post for help and wait for 5 replies!!! By then, your craving will be gone and you will be stronger for winning another battle against the dreaded nico-demon!!! Just think... you're on day 4 now and by the end of day 4 all of the nicotine is normally out of our bodies! Try to keep a strong Positive Mental Attitude now, because all of the cravings are now something that you'll have to mentally get over!!

Stick with and learn from the Program!! Most importantly, keep reminding yourself every time you have one of those strong cravings the reason you are quitting to begin with!!! Then get on those coping mechanisms... ice water, long walk, licorice, or what ever!!! My coping mechanism was getting on here and reading and posting to keep myself distracted!!! What ever works... just do it, buddy!!

Jim

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/5/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 329
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 8,225
Amount Saved: $1,357.13
Life Gained:
Days: 56 Hrs: 18 Mins: 14 Seconds: 5

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Days: 1058 Hours: 19

Minutes: 4 Seconds: 2

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5898

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176,940

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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1080

Grr welcome to SSC- hang on in there, it does get easier it really does, and hey whats the alternative?? you're on the right road- welcome!!
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 5/10/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 263
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,575
Amount Saved: $3,945.00
Life Gained:
Days: 31 Hrs: 0 Mins: 52 Seconds: 2

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 355

Yeah grrr - just when you think you have a moments peace, it sneaks up on you and BAM! hits you between the eyes doesn't it? You're doing great though. Hang in there.

Jay - I love hearing people call themselves a "non-smoker"! We don't often give ourselves that credit when it is so deserved! We tend to shy from that base terminology because we doubt ourselves and our abilities. Thanks for that, it makes me happy and proud to hear it!

Does that even make sense?

Angie

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 12/30/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 29
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 348
Amount Saved: $153.12
Life Gained:
Days: 2 Hrs: 14 Mins: 8 Seconds: 44

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 19

tony the tiger...nice

lol well so far so good,it's a strange thing don't think about it for 2 hours and then bam there it is, hit the weights and that seemed to help some

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/25/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 2
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 40
Amount Saved: $19.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 8 Mins: 38 Seconds: 56

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 763

I gotta admit your name is pretty good! I think that's how we all felt in those beginning days. You can do this Grrrr, just remember that each day gets a little easier. Lay low for a while, work out your coping tools and then use them. They really help. Deep, deep breathing was a lifesaver. Lots of water, walking, naps when possible. All these things will help. Post often. That really helps too.

You've made one grrrreat decision!!!!

Cheers,

Jan

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/27/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 366
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 9,150
Amount Saved: $3,019.50
Life Gained:
Days: 43 Hrs: 0 Mins: 41 Seconds: 11

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 597

Impala, you're showing your age! Some of these youngsters don't know who Tony the tiger is, but I love the grrrrreat comparison!

Keep up the good work, grrr, you are, well, doing G-R-E-A-T!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/22/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 97
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,880
Amount Saved: $776.00
Life Gained:
Days: 11 Hrs: 0 Mins: 3 Seconds: 2

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$52,310.00

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Days: 739 Hours: 23

Minutes: 26 Seconds: 54

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5231

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209,240

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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 639

gggrrrrrr..........sounds like the beginning of a Tony the Tiger slogan...........keep at it and you will do GGRREEEAAATTTT!!!!

Just finished my hell week....stick it out....day 3 and 4 were the hardest for me.......your brain is working overtime...fighting the demons and urges and looking for sanity.......

Stay the course.....you are not alone......and drink lots of ICE water.......freezes the little demon-devils and washes away the toxins.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/19/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 8
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 240
Amount Saved: $52.80
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 10 Mins: 38 Seconds: 17

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$50,443.97

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Days: 1123 Hours: 21

Minutes: 3 Seconds: 27

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5577

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