Hi Frogger, congratulations on taking the first step, thinking about it. I read a realy great book by Allen Carr that motivated me to take the next step. Once I made the comitment and truly believed I could do this I found that I realy could. I also saw my doctor and asked for some help. He prescribed an antidepressant and the Nicotrol Inhaler. There is no magic pill,(darn), but making up you mind to quit is the most important dedecision you'll ever make.
Hang in there, you can do it. I would love to hear from you and know how your doing.
Red :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/22/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 16
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 338
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $108
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 1 [B]Seconds:[/B] 54
Is it OK to use nicotine replacement therapy? I am experiencing depression and my doctor has prescribed Wellbutrin and Nicotrol Inhaler. Has any one else used this inhaler?
Thanks,
Red
HELP!! I have been nicotine fee for 14 days and so fare I have been able to handle the withdraws Ok. This isn't my frist go at stoping and every time I get to week 3 I hit at wall. I become very depressed I cry for no reason, loose my apatite and don't want to get out of bed. Last time I went to the store and bought cigs. just so I could stop crcrying but I'm determined to stick with it this time. Am I alone in feeling this way? Does anyone have any suggestions as to what might help with these feelings of dispair?
Thanks, Red :(
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/29/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 9
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 195
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $60.75
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 37 [B]Seconds:[/B] 29
Hi Ercion,
Thank you for your response to my message. I feel being in a goup is like a life line. I wish ther was a magic wand that would put me back to the time before I ever tried smoking. But, sense there isn't talking to others that are feeling what I am feeling helps.
Sounds like we both had hurdles to get over today. It's been 6 days for me now and I still have to self-talk, a lot. My test was some bad news regarding a job related incident. When I first became aware of the problem my nerves just freaked, my hart started pounding and I wanted, well you know. This is the bigest test I've yet had sense becoming a non-smoker. Old habbits flashed before my eyes and I knew this was going to make or break me. Well, I left the building and went to my car to be alone and do some much deep breathing. I told myself that a cigarette would NOT make this situation better. That was the old nicotine lie that is still pulling at my brain. I found some stuff in the car to eat, left overs from yesterdays lunch, yuck. But, any port in the storm right. Then I called my superviser and told her want had happened and was reassured that things were not as bad as I had thought and not to jumb to the worst possible conclusions so fast. Anyway, she helped calmb me down. I told her I was quiting smoking and she was soooo happy for me. She is in weight watchers and can relate to over coming temptation. I made it through the day, the sky didn't fall on my head and I didn't use nicotine. YIPPEE!!! I'll be able to put an X on day 6.
Please let me know how you are doing. I love hearing from you.
Red
Keep up the good fight. The start of all great adventurs starts with a single step. I have been a non-smoker for 5 days and am saying YEEPEE when ever I feel the nicotine monster in my head telling me "you want a cigarette". It means I'm kiliing it and soon it will starve to death. I don't feel deprived of anything. I feel full of courage and strength. I want my health more than I want to feed the nicotine monster.
I am holding my head up high for the first time in many years. 5 days isn't a long time but for me this is a mile stone. I'v kept my head in the sand so long about the reasons to quit smoking. Now that I've desided to stop kiding myself and take charge of my life I feel like a hero, fighting the nicotine monster, one day at a time.
Hi Shaila, Congratulations on your milstone and your decision to quit smoking. I saw my doctor today and found out that after only 4 weeks of not smoking my blood pressure has droped significantly. It makes me feel so good to see real results so quickly. I have had lots of sinus problems in the past and my doctor said this will probably improve now that I've quit. It's so good to feel good.
I realy enjoy and support I've had on this sit, it helps to know I'm not alone out here.
Red
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[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/22/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 28
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 561
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $189
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 52 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12
Hi Sparky, 2 weeks is huge, next time try postponing reaching for a cig. for just a little while, this will give your mind and body time to get past the craving. I did this a lot in the begining and it realy worked. I hit a wall at the start of my third week and thought I would go crazy if I didn't do something. So I called my doctor instead of driving to the store and buying cigs. He was very supportive and made some suggestions to help me though this time. It's been four weeks now and I seldom feel a craving. Use all the tools you need, read self help books, ask you doctor for suggestions and help and talk to supportive people. It is so worth it to quit.
YOU CAN DO THIS!!
RED
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[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/22/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 28
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 561
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $189
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 54 [B]Seconds:[/B] 46
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