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13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 62

awesome help all. I will reread these posts many times!!!
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13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2778

Hey Mike!!!

Way to get back up on the horse, buddy!!!

I'm glad that you decided to not quit quitting! You CAN do this!!! Just take it one minute at a time and those minutes will add up!

What Kaiser stated below hits the nail right on the head! You have got to want the freedom more than you want to smoke! AND... sometimes you really have to keep on telling yourself that over and over and over again, especially when you hit a trigger situation!

I used Chantix and it really helped to minimize the cravings I had difficulty conquering in previous quits. It did the trick for me the first couple of weeks until my confidence and determination took over and I never looked back! You will get to that point, too, if you can keep your desire for freedom in the forefront of your mind at all times! To me, that is the secret to success and NOPE is the way to do it.

Keep on telling yourself that you are now a NON-SMOKER and smoking just isn't an option! You can do it, Mike!

Jim

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 3/5/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 901
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 22,525
Amount Saved: $3,716.63
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Days: 155 Hrs: 4 Mins: 22 Seconds: 22

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13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 62

Thanks all.

I just returned from cold laser therapy. The boost of endorphins should help me with the worst part of the withdrawal, at least the physical part, now, the mental part! For that, I read Allen Carr's book and will use this website. I believe that this site was a big factor in my 7 month quit a few years ago.

I go for a second treatment on Wednesday and will have two more available when and if needed.

Thank you for the support.

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 8/24/2010
Smoke-Free Days: 0
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 0
Amount Saved: $0.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 2 Mins: 5 Seconds: 33

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13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2606

Hi Mikek,

People have successfully quit by many methods. No one way works for everyone.
Some people prefer to quit on their own. Others want a formal program. Many people have successfully quit with help from the Stop Smoking Center. Some taper off to a quit. Others quit cold turkey.
It's best to find one that fits you, it also may take a combination of methods.

The highest success rates generally are for people who actively work with a program that has some counselling or support, and where they also use a medical treatment like the nicotine patch, gum, inhaler or Champix/Zyban.

People often need to learn how to handle things like withdrawal and triggers, to strengthen their motivation, and to stay quit long enough to get nicotine largely out of their system. If they keep trying, more than half will succeed.

People who persist will eventually succeed. (There are more ex-smokers in Canada than smokers.)

It's OK to try one approach and then switch to another if needed. In the end it's people who persist that will succeed. What would you need to succeed?

I also highly recommend working through the program here if you haven't already done so. Milestone 4 is all about getting ready to quit, from smoking patterns to coping with stress. This section of the program is often instrumental in one's success.

Finally, always know that you are not alone! We are here supporting you and rooting for you!

Check in soon!

Samantha, Health Educator

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1387

mike:

A strong determination and some type of help is what works. I used zyban for 1 week this final quit. I think my determination was stronger this time than any other. It has been said that you will quit when your desire to quit is stronger than your desire to smoke. Support is another important component to a final quit. Come here and post often. The people here are great and they have seen it all. If you need help just ask.

kaiser

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 7/30/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 754
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 18,850
Amount Saved: $942.50
Life Gained:
Days: 146 Hrs: 23 Mins: 17 Seconds: 29

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 62

thank you serenitynow and Jan58. I am thinking of using cold laser therapy and use the patch and use the tools here on a daily basis and A lot of praying!!!
My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 8/24/2010
Smoke-Free Days: 0
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Amount Saved: $0.00
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13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 134

Hi Mikek,

You have to find the right method for you, some work well for others..some don't. What really helped me was having a quit buddy (my best friend). Everytime I had a craving I would call her or e-mail her and explain to her what was going on, she was my support. She would remind me why I was quitting..etc I felt accountable to her and wanted to make her and myself proud. Maybe this would be something worth trying?

Go to your local community health centre they may have self-help groups for people quitting smoking. It's worth a shot!

We are here for you, fight hard!

Serenity

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 12/20/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 246
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,952
Amount Saved: $1,180.80
Life Gained:
Days: 22 Hrs: 5 Mins: 54 Seconds: 39

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 763

Hi Mike...welcome to SSC! You've definitely come to the right place. My husband quit smoking 5 years ago and really didn't have much problem. I...on the other hand...was an entirely different story.

I would stop and then start again...over and over. I tried the nicotine patch on its own, zyban, hypnosis, and cold turkey(which was a nightmare for me).

I joined SSC in 1996 and it took a few more stops and starts before I finally went to the doctor, and under his advice, I used the nicotine patch in conjunction with zyban. And that for me was the magic combo. Granted, I still had to work at it, but it felt easier to do. I had my coping tools at hand, and when things got a little rough, at home usually, I would watch detective shows etc. to take my mind off it. I drank lots of water, deep breathing, walking, and day by day, little by little it became easier.

Now...I don't think about smoking anymore. I still come here periodically to see how folks are doing, but I am grateful to be able to go for days and not think of smoking.

So yes, it is possible!!!! Don't look too far ahead and don't forget the coping tools. They are like gold!

All the best,

Jan

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 1/27/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 939
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 23,475
Amount Saved: $7,746.75
Life Gained:
Days: 110 Hrs: 17 Mins: 58 Seconds: 58

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 62

Back again.

I am lost. I have stopped so many times with so many methods e.g. patches, hypno, gum, cold-turkey, chantix, zyban and have tried many approaches e.g. replace with hobbies, add exercise, use motivation tapes, read Allen Carr's book (last week), listen to Anthony Robbins, use stop smoking center.

I have always wimped out and have excuses like; my mind is too foggy to do well at my job as I need to concentrate, I replace with food and gain 30 pounds and I don't want that, the medicine ruins my focus, the medicine makes my decision making cloudy, I cannot stand the way that I feel.

The best I have done is 7 months, a few years ago. I have smoked cigs, about 30 a day, for 37 years. My wife smokes when drinking wine and wants to quit as well. In any case, I am obsessed with quitting and have been for many years.

What are the most effective methods? Statistically, is cold-turkey the best method or NRT or Chantix or? I researched nicotine anonymous but there are no meetings in my area.

Therefore, help!!!!! (please)

Best Regards,

Mike

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 8/24/2010
Smoke-Free Days: 0
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 0
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Life Gained:
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$113,605.00

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Days: 9899 Hours: 19

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