Hi Bob,
You're absolutely right in that while we may have some common grounds, most quits are unique. My experience with the patch was quite different from yours. However, I believe that no matter what method we choose, while the physical craves will pass...those thoughts of smoking are more than likely going to be around for a while...especially when there's years of habit to break. Ultimately, we have to depend on ourselves and not our "quit smoking aids". Education is key. No matter what method we choose...when we're successful...We all hope to end up in the same place... Smoke-free.
There's a simple statement that's been said around here for a very long time... A woman just ahead of me in her quit (Lolly) said it often...and many times it held me up when I felt down...
"Whatever it takes... Just don't smoke!"
And that's the bottom line. :)
Every day now, I'm absolutely thrilled that I no longer have those persistant, nagging thoughts of smoking. Find what works and don't be discouraged if your quit is different. It's SO worth all the effort ...Congrats...and keep hanging in there!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/2/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 439
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,790
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1567.23
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 46 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2
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Quit Meter
$18,843.16
Amount Saved
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Quit Meter
Days: 695
Hours: 20
Minutes: 46
Seconds: 6
Life Gained
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Quit Meter
4844
Smoke Free Days
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Quit Meter
96,880
Cigarettes Not Smoked
