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3 days and it should regulate unless you continue to put more nicotine into your system.
You could check with your doctor for some anti-anxiety medication.
When a smoking thought pops into your head, get busy doing something else. There is plenty to do in life that is for sure!
Fondly,
Free
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 138
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,161
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $552
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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LadyArwen,
Cutting down on the patch asks your body to again readjust to a lower level of nicotine.
Get back to basics: Utilize your coping mechanisms, distractions and rewards to get you through.
Try finding another outlet for your emotions: keep a journal, take a run, remove yourself from the situation, distract yourself, phone a friend, post here... whatever works best for you.
Every step down brings new challenges. You're almost nicotine free, hang in there!
Danielle
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Hang in there Sillyme... I've seen a lot of patch users post about going through mini-hell weeks for a day or so after stepping down. It WILL pass and you will be all the stronger for it. Whatever you do, don't smoke. You are doing great!
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[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/1/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 454
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 9,098
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1589
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Hi Ladyawren.
Around that one month mark is a down period for a lot of quitters. I didn't use the patch so I really don't have any advise on that subject.
I highly recommend finding a couple of quit buddies. They will save you from yourself when you feel like you are losing your mind. If you don't have a quit buddy, keep posting when the going gets tough. Take one step at a time and don't forget the rewards.
You have a great quit going and have come too far to turn back now. Congratulations!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/1/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 454
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 9,095
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1589
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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