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stepping down to 14mg please help


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princess, Take the time to check with your doctor and pharmacist regarding side effects and dosages. You are almost at 30 days, reward yourself and don't smoke :) Josie _____________________ The SSC Support Team.
17 years ago 0 49 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
i stepped down from 21mg to 14 mg thismorning. why am i feeling spaced out? i feel like its the first day again. how long will this last? i didnt think id have to go thru this again. might as well smoke lol. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 29 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 590 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $94.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 42 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18
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Don't smoke it will all be worth it in the end. You can do it!! It is the best feeling in the world. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/29/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 119 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,794 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $476 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 15 [B]Seconds:[/B] 32
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17 years ago 0 8760 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Princess, Generally, we recommend that you continue with the full course of treatment as recommended by your physician or pharmacist. Patches help you step down gradually as opposed to abruptly which can be related to mild-moderate withdrawal symptoms and an increase in cravings. The withdrawal symptoms you are currently experiencing are temporary and they will pass, hang in there. Kayla, If you're stepping off the patch, be sure to prepare. Get your distractions and other coping strategies together. As you can see, it is not uncommon for some quitters to experience a small adjustment period. Danielle _____________________ The SSC Support Team
17 years ago 0 156 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Princess I too am or should I say was using the patch up until yesterday. I left for work and forgot to put one on. At 40 days of not smoking I had only been using the 7 mg patch for a week. I have noticed with each drop in mg a withdrawal. I'm going to try cold turkey at this point since I haven't used a patch in 2 days. This also prompted me to post today saying "not doing very well". I feel like I just quit and emotional again. It's now 9:30pm eastern time and I'm feeling a little better. I still have the patches and if it gets to the point I can't take it anymore then I will gladly put the patch back on. Your doing great and only you will know if your ready to stop. When I dropped down from 21mg to 14mg the withdrawals lasted two days. I also didn't know I would feel the withdrawals again but I did and I stepped down pretty fast in my quit. Whatever you decide, don't go too far from here in the event you need the support. I needed it today and everyone has been wonderful. Congratulations on 30 days keep going!!!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/16/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 40 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,431 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $440 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 9 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55

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