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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 51

Some will tell you that that only prolongs the symptoms or craves. But I have heard people say that they did it that way. If that works for you then at least your only doing one a day which is probably way better than what we were doing.

I also think it's no different really than using nicotine replacement isn't that doing the same thing? As long as you don't use it as an excuse to get back on the slope and go back to smoking.

Everyones quit seems to be different. You may think about chantix or one of those pills. My wife said her quit was pretty easy her doctor told her she could keep smoking while taking it and she started just not wanting them as often and after two months she was a non smoker.

But like Miss Marple said and others have said don't quit quitting. We can do this together.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/14/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 0
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 0
Amount Saved: $0.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 1 Mins: 56 Seconds: 27

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 26

Ok, so here it is. Since I can't seem to go cold turkey, I am going to take it a bit more slowly. Instead of trying to not smoke ANY, I am giving myself 1 per day until I am ready to give them up completely.

I know it will only delay my actually being quit, but it will keep me from flipping out at the first sign of stress.

I'm holding on to that one smoke and am only going to smoke it if absolutely necessary. I know it does nothing to get rid of the stress, but I guess it's a way for me to get through this a little easier.

Freaking myself out about it is certianly not the answer; so I find this is going to probably be the best answer for me.

Opinions? Advice? I'm ready to hear any any all...

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/13/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 1
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 15
Amount Saved: $2.89
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 3 Mins: 31 Seconds: 53

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 855

Hang in there, it is tough but way doable :) you can do this :) Tresa
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 8/8/2002
Smoke-Free Days: 2351
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 56,424
Amount Saved: $9,874.20
Life Gained:
Days: 305 Hrs: 9 Mins: 6 Seconds: 56

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 35

Hi TwoHazy, Yeah You Slipped,You cant changed what has already happened, just stay determined, its Hard Very Hard but We Can Do This.
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/11/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 2
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 90
Amount Saved: $11.25
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 10 Mins: 37 Seconds: 41

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 355

The most important thing is that you're back here. Never quit quitting!!! You aren't the first to slip and you certainly won't be the last. Nature of the beast! Stay strong and prepare. I'm still writing down some of my triggers and trying to come up with alternatives! It seems there is one around every corner.

Other important thing...no killing. Killing bad...not smoking good.

Hang in there and be proud of your determination!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 12/30/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 14
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 168
Amount Saved: $73.92
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 7 Mins: 21 Seconds: 4

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 26

I've been trying to go cold turkey. If it gets TOO bad, I will try something else. I did it cold turkey the last time and managed to stay quit for 3 months. I can't take any of the medications (wellbutrin, etc.) because it does nothing but make me jumpy and keeps me awake.

Thanks for the support. So far so good today...only had that little slip up this a.m. but have had no more smokes since then.

Plus, I don't feel like killing anyone anymore (so far); so that's a good thing!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/13/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 0
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 0
Amount Saved: $0.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 1 Mins: 32 Seconds: 35

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 823

Hi Twohazy,

You have had a slip.........please don't be too hard on yourself. This happens to the best of us. However, please do take the time to analyze what contributed to the slip and how you can manage your stress or triggers effectively with other methods for the next time.

You have received some great advice from Breather, Jay and Pupikat and the most important thing is that you are back on the wagon. Avoid the triggers as much as possible.

Good luck and keep posting!

Faryal, Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 65

How are you going to quit? Cold Turkey the patch the gum or some other method?
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/8/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 5
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 125
Amount Saved: $42.19
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 13 Mins: 23 Seconds: 11

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1080

Twohazey- you slipped but you came back, thats the main thing. And wow have you got a great quit buddy in Jay- lucky you it does help an awful lot like Pupi says to have someone share the journey right from the start. So onwards and upwards today is a whole new day!
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 5/10/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 248
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,200
Amount Saved: $3,720.00
Life Gained:
Days: 29 Hrs: 7 Mins: 18 Seconds: 58

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 145

Great going Twohazey, Jay, and valic.
You CAN and WILL do this. It sounds like you would make great quit buddies. My quit buddy is Kaiser and we help each other thru some hard times. I found it really helped to have a quit buddy, it makes you really think twice before lighting up since you know you have some one else depending on your strength to help them through the hard ones. I do have the best quit buddy on SSC but I am sure you two would make great ones too. Hope it works out for you.

NOPE

Pupikat

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/30/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 167
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 4,676
Amount Saved: $1,227.45
Life Gained:
Days: 19 Hrs: 18 Mins: 3 Seconds: 4

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