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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 52

Day 5--Kicking MY Butt

Thanks Karren and Sylvie,

I took HP's advice and took the patch off last night and I was fine this morning--no problems at all. I think I will stop by the drug store tonight and pick up a box of the 14mg patches to see if that makes a difference.

Thanks again for all the great advice.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/26/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 5
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 150
Amount Saved: $25.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 20 Mins: 9 Seconds: 42

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 52

Day 5--Kicking MY Butt

Hey Ron,

Awesome photo--I bet that was hard to pull off as a smoker!

Thank you so much for your post. You are right on the money. I got really busy, and the quit was going OK, and I just completely forgot about all my preparation and the tasks I needed to follow through with. I was making it without a smoke so I think I just thought I could skip the hard work. Which I regret actually. Quitting is such a momentous moment in the life of a smoker. This is my chance to use that energy to ingrain good habits like regular exercise and following a healthy diet and eating habits.

Jim--as always you are the pragmatic voice of reason. Thanks for being in my corner, it helps a lot!

Patrick, Mike,Tresa, Josie, Sylvie and everybody thanks for the love and support. I'm getting close to closing out Hell Week and want to thank all of you. I wouldn't be here without you.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/26/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 6
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 180
Amount Saved: $30.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 21 Mins: 20 Seconds: 44

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 52

Day 5--Kicking MY Butt

HP and Karren,

I think you guys are dead on the money, and totally ROCK!!. The stress and tension I'm feeling isn't nicotine withdrawl, but nicotine OD. I too smoked lights and I think I'm taking in more pure nicotine now than I did as a smoker. I'll continue to remove the patch before bed and will switch to the 14mg level in the morning.

You two are so damn smart

At first I was really frustrated that I had spent so much money on the 21mg patches that I would never use. But you know what? Compared to a carton a week I've actually saved money.

Anyone out there need some 21mg patches? Seriously, I've got about 3 weeks worth and would be very happy to send them to any of you that could use them.

Ron

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/26/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 6
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 180
Amount Saved: $30.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 21 Mins: 24 Seconds: 28

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 52

Day 5--Kicking MY Butt

Your secret is safe with me--no one will ever know...

Thanks for the tip bro...

So you're thinking that as a 30 stick a day smoker of lights I need the 21mg for a bit? I just can't figure out if what I'm feeling is nicotine withdrawal or nicotine OD? What a bastard this thing is. I totally understood how to dose properly when a lighter was involved. ;-)

Funny stuff my friend; I'll have to secure my patch with duct tape before my crazy upcoming pimp weekend.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/26/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 6
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 180
Amount Saved: $30.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 21 Mins: 43 Seconds: 14

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 52

Day 7 Already!!

Hey All,
I wanted to start a new thread--the old subject line was discouraging.

HP thanks for the search ideas. I was able to find my brand on a website.

Holy Smokes!

I was smoking Lights, but they weren't light on nicotine: 1.4mg per stick. At 30/day that's 42mg.Maybe I should be wearing 2 patches ;-)

Anyway, I've stopped wearing the patch at night and am trying the 14mg level today. So far so good...I let you all know how it goes.

Thanks so much for the awesome support!

Ron

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/26/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 6
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 180
Amount Saved: $30.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 23 Mins: 12 Seconds: 28

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 52

Newbie stats parade

Way to go Pupikat!

You're doing it!!!!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/26/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 6
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 180
Amount Saved: $30.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 23 Mins: 59 Seconds: 27

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 52

First Day

You did it DJ!!

Awesome work and congratulations!!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/26/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 10
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 300
Amount Saved: $50.00
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 13 Mins: 5 Seconds: 26

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 52

I feel like a yo-yo

Up...down...up...down....

The past few days have been a breeze, but today is really rough for some reason. Smoking is dominating my mind. I'm trying to stay focused on my reasons for quitting and trying to use those thoughts to drive the demon out. It definitely has its hooks in me today.

That demon is strong, but I'm stronger--NOPE
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/26/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 10
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 300
Amount Saved: $50.00
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 13 Mins: 36 Seconds: 48

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 52

I feel like a yo-yo

THANKS ALL!!!!

I'm firm in my quit and never going back. It seems some days are more physical and others more psychological--today was physical. It was the headache, sore throat and just overall jitteriness (not a real word, but it fits). I feel it most in my jaw from constantly clenching my teeth. But I made it through and there was never an instant where picking up a smoke was an option.

You're so right Sparky: I am not going back to day one after the battles I've already fought and won. I think I will go buy a yo-yo. It'll keep my hands busy, distract my mind and allow me a great inside joke at the expense of the demon :-)

Deb, Lisa--your wise words definitely got me through today.

And Bonnie, I like my new cologne too. I walked by the smoking area at work today and could not believe how disgusting it smelled and what a wretched mess it was. I never noticed it before but it reeked--as do all of my former smoking buddies. Really? I smelled like THAT?

Having all of you there to listen to my fears and frustrations is such a huge help.

Tough day but...tomorrow is my 43rd B-day and I get to go ride roller coasters with my daughter. Thursday I'm headed to SF with her and my two boys for a long weekend. So I should be plenty distracted over the next 5 days.

By the time I'm back to a normal routine I will be firmly into Who's Your Daddy Week!!

You guys are awesome...

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/26/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 11
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 330
Amount Saved: $55.00
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 15 Mins: 11 Seconds: 16

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 52

NEW QUITTER? OLD QUITTER? - READ ON!

Hi Mr. Ed,

I'd like to be added please.

Thanks,

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/26/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 18
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 540
Amount Saved: $90.00
Life Gained:
Days: 2 Hrs: 17 Mins: 33 Seconds: 50

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