Hi Claire,
Just wanting to welcome you to the SSC. I'm a Brit too - well, a Welshie to be precise. I found this site to be really useful in my quit and don't know what I would have done without the support of the wonderful people here. I think that if we all stand together, understanding one another - the old Nicodemon will be powerless against us!
I quit cold turkey, with the help of a hypnotherapist. There are quite a few people here who have successfully quit with the aid of patches. The rule with these patches, from what I can gather, is to be guided by a professional.
Good luck! I look forward to hearing about your progress!
Deli
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/1/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 111
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,668
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] �333
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 40 [B]Seconds:[/B] 56