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Hi ldybug,
I am in the same boat as you are. Trying again.. As for advise i don't think that I can give you any cause I didn't win this battle yet but i did it cold turkey the first time and that's how i am going again. i can't take the zyban or the patches makes me to jittery. but I can say that posting and reading help allot. Every one here knows what your going through and will go through along this journey. stay strong!!! :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/8/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] -14
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 0
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $0
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0
Of course you can! Use the edge that Zyban gives you! The actual NEED for a cigarette goes away and leaves you with only the psychological needs. If you can tell yourself that while on Zyban, smoking will simply be a waste...no kick anymore...you're on your way. Also, begin to reduce your caffeine intake. Not only is it a psychological reminder of the cigarette...it is a hazard. When the nicotine levels in your body are diminished, the effect that caffeine has goes up. It felt like mine spiked exponentially and caused the jitters which I mistook as a crave. These people here let me know from experience that I had messed up with the caffeine. I eliminated most of it and the nag went away.
I am no longer taking Zyban (Wellbutrin). I used it from fall until this spring (to avoid the sars thing) and have not looked back since :) Was it a cakewalk? No. Have I failed before? Many times. Am I through with failure? Certainly. Do I ever contemplate smoking? Fleetingly...and it becomes more so with time...
Luck to you and hang in there!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/21/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 314
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,723
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $785
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 28 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 9 [B]Seconds:[/B] 15
ldybug,
You are on the right track and we can help. Your preparation will be essential for a successful quit, so make sure you have coping mechanisms on you at all times.
Use distraction techniques and avoidance techniques to get you out of a testy situation fast!
Post often and let us know how we can help,
Keep Strong,
Josie
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The SSC Support Team.
Members,
Can you please share with ldybug on how you prepared for your quit? This is an important stage in quitting smoking. How did you quit and stay quit?
Thanks!
Melanie and The SSC Support Team :)
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