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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1521

author1, Great question. While many people believe the patch is a great help when quitting smoking, there are others who will oppose. Your best bet is to discuss this with your family doctor, he/she will assist you with what NRT would be best for you. Stay Strong, Melanie _____________________ The SSC Support Team

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 33

Thanks everyone for your views. The only reason I considered it was to have a backup in case I couldn't resist the urge to buy smoks. But since the idea was born, I have thought how silly it would be to introduce all that nicotine back into my system. Really a crazy thought. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 19 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 590 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $142.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 46 [B]Seconds:[/B] 48

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 33

Hi, While the struggle I continually have with myself is a small enough price to pay, I was wondering about the wisdom of making things easier on myself by using patches. Would value your opinions. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 19 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 589 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $142.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 34 [B]Seconds:[/B] 50

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 33

Thanks all for your support. They ar the words of encouragement I needed to hear.

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1079

Hi author1 I am on the patch and have been doing really well with it.What is the reason for thinking of using it now? Are you having lots of cravings and are afraid you may slip? My doc. has me on it for a total of 4 mths with decreasing strengths over time. Just let me know and I can give you lots more info. :)[color=Red]redrosie[/color] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 19 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 471 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $157.7 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 33

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 112

There are millions of smokers who envy you those 19 days of no smoking. I always said I could quit smoking for three weeks anytime I wanted to because for that amount of time I am battling a physical addition as well as a psychological addiction. After about three weeks the thought of a cigarette seemed so sweet and relaxing. I've been so good....I can have just one. Demon Nicotine was SCREAMING at me to feed my addiction. You can beat the demon by not giving him what he wants....nicotine. After three weeks of no nicotine you are ready to take on the real fight. The real fight is keeping the quit. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/3/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 49 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 993 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $245 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 2 [B]Seconds:[/B] 39

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 711

Hi Althea, good decision in my opinion. Brent Well done on 19 days by the way! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/8/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 43 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 306 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �215 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 3 [B]Seconds:[/B] 17

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 211

You are the only one who can decide about using the patch. You have gone 19 days without nicotine so I'm not sure how that will be going back on it, even with the patch. Maybe someone else here has done this and can advise you better. You are doing a great job. You should be proud. Keep your quit. vicki just 1 puff away from 2 packs a day [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/17/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 95 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,825 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $665 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 13 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 11 [B]Seconds:[/B] 50

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 62

good question, good thougths and good decision :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/6/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 198 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,947 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1386 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 33 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 29

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 167

I think that going on the patch after being nicotine free for so long might be a bad idea. You're actual physical nicotine withdrawal is already over. What you're fighting now is psychological, and introducing nicotine back into your body probably wouldn't have any positive effects. Let us know how you're doing. Jags [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/19/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 366 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,333 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1123.62 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 51 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 38 [B]Seconds:[/B] 4

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