RKM -
I think that you will find that many, many, many of us use
stop smoking aids here...from patches to Wellbutrin, Effexor,
hypnosis, laser treatment...nicotine gum...if it is out there
then someone here has tried it. Cold Turkey is great if you
can do it - but WHATEVER works for you to stop smoking is
what we here are for! Me, I used the Wellbutrin - my doctor
was more than willing for me to use any means I could use not
to smoke and I'm sure that yours would as well.
You can get many nicotine aids at the drug store without
a prescription. Check it out. There is nothing wrong with
using help!
Once again welcome and I look forward to hearing from you.
Island Girl
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/21/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 77
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 776
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $154
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 30 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18
Hi Circuit -
I just saw on another thread that you are using patches -
are you taking them off to sleep? I did not use the patch
but I know from reading around here that they interrupt your
sleep pattern. Maybe it's time not to use them at night.
Island Girl
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/21/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 76
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 767
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $152
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 46 [B]Seconds:[/B] 44
Hi circuit -
Maybe a couple of good nights sleep will help. I am not a
big proponant of sleep aids but I found it necessary around
the 30 day mark to take a Tylenol PM before going to bed for
a couple of nights - just to revive my system. My biggest
side effect of not smoking was not sleeping - and I am a
girl who likes her sleep! It does get better - but I was
so tired for about the first 1 1/2 months.
Hope you get a rejuvanated sleep tonight.
Island Girl
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/21/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 76
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 767
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $152
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 46 [B]Seconds:[/B] 30
Willpower -
The better prepared you are the stronger you will be in
defeating the nicotine demon! So, if you haven't already
do the Quit Program Workbook to the left, use the tools
and help on the site, drink lots of water, have aids handy
(i.e., sugarless hard candy, cut-up straws or Twizzlers)
and stay close to the support group to help you through the
difficult times and most importantly yell for help instead
of smoking. If you can come here and yell and wait for
at least 5 minutes before you give in to the crave then
I know that you will change your and not smoke!
Know that everyone here is proud of you for quitting!
OWN THAT QUIT!!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/21/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 76
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 767
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $152
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 46 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1
Hi Baja Kate -
The best thing that you can do for your quit is to be
prepared. So...start on the Quit Program Notebook on the
left under the Tools, remember to drink plenty of water,
get some sugarless hard candy to put in your mouth, if
necessary cut up some straws and suck in air through them or
get some Twizzlers - that worked for me.
It is important for your husband's health - but most of all
it is important for YOUR health. You will add many more days
to your life if you quit now. There are many people on this
site that have smoked for many, many years and we are all in
the same boat - We want to quit more than we want to smoke.
I am proud of you for wanting that same thing.
Stay close to the site and post when you need help. If you
post instead of giving in to a craving I know you can do
this!
Island Girl
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/21/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 76
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 767
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $152
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 48 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2
Vee -
I don't use the patches either but just wanted to say
welcome! There are plenty of folks around that do use them
so hang in there - you'll get plenty of help!
Congrats on your quit today - we here are all proud of you!
Island Girl
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/21/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 76
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 767
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $152
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 46 [B]Seconds:[/B] 56
Emerald_ming -
Unfortunely I too am going to echo the sentiments of the
folks here. I am over 70 days and there are still some
days I am so mad that I just want to, to, to...oh I just
don't know what I'd like to do - it's too scary to think
about! LOL - and then I just pick myself back up and get
back on track - I know that it's just that nicotine demon
wanting me to be mean so everyone in my family will run
to the jiffy to buy me a pack.
Like Cyberduke says - take some deep breaths, take a walk -
take a timeout. Eventually it has to go away.
Island Girl
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/21/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 76
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 767
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $152
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 47 [B]Seconds:[/B] 32
Workinprogress -
I love that name! Aren't we all works in progress?
It is an exciting time to quit smoking - don't you
think? Work all the tools on this website and stay
close to the boards - commit to coming online and
yelling before help when you have a craving - wait
10 minutes and I bet that craving will go away - and
you will have gotten loads of support and help.
We are all here for you! We are proud of you!!
Island Girl
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/21/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 76
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 767
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $152
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 48 [B]Seconds:[/B] 44
Carpepax -
Great name - Seize the Peace! Welcome back and I know you
can own this quit. There are many things at stake! You
will be surpised how fast those dollars will add up.
I'm glad you're here!
Island Girl
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/21/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 76
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 767
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $152
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 48 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18
Hi Bubba -
It's fun to see that even the "oldies" have a hard time
concentrating at times! LOL!!
You are amazing and we all look up to you! What DID you
do with all that money??
Island Girl
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/21/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 76
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 767
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $152
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 51 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18
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