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Don't step down too soon, Shannon. I've made that mistake in previous quits. I intend to do the whole program this time. I really want this quit and if I step down too soon, I don't know what might happen. Like you, my cravings aren't too bad(right now), but who knows what tomorrow brings. Stick with program, you'll be glad you did. Cheers, Jan
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/11/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 8
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 248
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $72
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 37 [B]Seconds:[/B] 27
I started my 1st quit on Aug 21 (but stumbled) then i reset my quit date to Sept 9(this year).I have been using the patch since i started my 1st quit.
Any way i am woundering now that the worst (i think) of my cravings are gone should i go t o the 2nd step with the patch or wait.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/9/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 9
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 247
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $90
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 54 [B]Seconds:[/B] 26
The patches are working great for me and have for several others. Why mess with something that works. Like the saying goes ( If it works, don't fix it) Also I found a big difference stepping down from 21mg to 14mg and had a rough few days adjusting to the decrease in nicotene. Follow the program and you will do fine. Good luck.
Auntie :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/22/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 59
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,670
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $652.54
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18
Shannon follow the program as directed this is very important :)Marie
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/13/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 97
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,469
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $388
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 12 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 6 [B]Seconds:[/B] 17
follow the program. Follow The Program. FOLLOW THE PROGRAM. If you do try to step down early, keep one of the stronger ones handy just in case............. :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/8/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 10
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 546
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $80
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 57 [B]Seconds:[/B] 49
I have watched a lot of quitters that used the patches....used them myself....."follow the program".....your odds of winning are MUCH better if you stick to it.
congratulations on quitting!!!
Katy
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/4/2002
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1719
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 68,775
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $9798.3
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 224 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 31 [B]Seconds:[/B] 16
Shannon,
Many members have advised that going through the full program helped them step down gradually and effectively. Continue to use those coping mechanisms and use distraction techniques if needed :)
We are always here to help, so keep strong and please celebrate those 9 days, this is amazing!
Keep Strong,
Josie
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