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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1080

Hi AmyK- I also did the cut down prior to the 'big' quit. I cut down from 30 a day to 8 and then to 5- however, I realised towards the end of the cut down period my allowance was starting to creep back up and I knew it would only be a matter of time before I was back up to 30.

I do believe thought that cutting down did help reduce my addiction to nicotine, but the waiting between smokes was far far harder than the actual quit.

When I eventually did put my first patch on I think I may have had more nicotine from the patch than I had been having on the cut down and therefore did not find my total quit too difficult.

I do hope you find a way to help you quit- 30 years is a long time to have been a smoker, I know as I was one for 37 years and even though I have quit now I know there will be health related repercussions eventually but then I only have myself to blame.

Good Luck with whatever method you choose.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 5/10/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 258
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,450
Amount Saved: $3,870.00
Life Gained:
Days: 30 Hrs: 11 Mins: 57 Seconds: 13

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 597

GREAT advice from these folks....glad to have you with us. Jump in and test the waters.....it's just the right temperature!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/22/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 93
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,720
Amount Saved: $744.00
Life Gained:
Days: 10 Hrs: 11 Mins: 4 Seconds: 16

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$52,400.00

Amount Saved
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Days: 741 Hours: 5

Minutes: 33 Seconds: 16

Life Gained
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5240

Smoke Free Days
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209,600

Cigarettes Not Smoked

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 51

Hi Amy,

Welcome alot of good advice and support comes from here. I smoked for 42 years and was in the top 1 percent of heavy smokers. Using this program and all the support from alot of the people here I haven't had a smoke in 8 days was tough at first but it's getting easier.

The preperation I couldn't wait to get started. I was going to wait until I go home in February but decided with the help from the people here I would give it a go early. So now I'm looking at going home with over a month smoke free.

Some good advice so far. Especially go through the my program it really educates you and helps. Read alot of the post here. I have read and read them and then read some more. The Alan Carr book that was already mentioned alot of people have talked about it. My wife ordered it for me which I won't see till I get home in February but I still want to read it.

Just remember your not alone just come here and ask questions or ask for help. Especially when you are ready to quit.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/14/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 8
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 328
Amount Saved: $65.60
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 15 Mins: 15 Seconds: 54

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1843

Amy, welcome to the SSC! I've read that it takes the average smoker 7 tries to become a non-smoker. For some people, a gradual quit works. For others, going cold turky works. Others use a NRT like Chantix, gum, or patches. Whichever way you chose to quit, the key to a successful quit is preparation! Why don't you go through all of the questionaires under "my program" so you can be prepared. Set up a reward system to celebrate your milestones. Read, read, and read some more! Angie is right that some people here have quit earlier than they planned. They cut way back and the momentum kept going until they stopped smoking. I agree that this would be a nice present for you! We're all rooting for your success!
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 8/20/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 155
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,200
Amount Saved: $1,240.00
Life Gained:
Days: 23 Hrs: 5 Mins: 41 Seconds: 49

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

Amy,

Welcome and know that we are here to support, not judge! Many members have tried many times to quit as well. Your time is now and we can help! As you can see we have lots of support and knowledge to share with you, so post often and ask questions.

Your being active and working on a plan, look through the program to assist you with tips and tools on how to cut down effectively and set a quit date.

Lean on us!

Josie, Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 355

Hi amyk! You've come to the right place. My advice, keep doing the prep work and keep trying to cut back. There's a strong possibility that in doing this you will get tired of preparing for your quit and just quit. I noticed that a few people have posted that this has happened to them. And most people try numerous times before their quit sticks. Don't be hard on yourself. Just keep moving forward.

Post and read here. Everyone here is glad that you came and wishing you success!

Angie

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 12/30/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 23
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 276
Amount Saved: $121.44
Life Gained:
Days: 2 Hrs: 2 Mins: 55 Seconds: 23

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 816

Hello amyk You're not the only one that's tried to quit and failed. I spend a lot of time on this site reading and posting. Things that are instrumental in quitting and staying quit are this site , reading Allen Carr's book , the easy way to quit smoking , You can still smoke while you read it , determination not to smoke , patience and a sense of humour. We are here for you. breather 72 Addict 0
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 11/11/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 72
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,600
Amount Saved: $1,728.00
Life Gained:
Days: 13 Hrs: 7 Mins: 46 Seconds: 26

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 4

Hi everyone,

I have tried to quit before and failed. I have been smoking for 30 years! The last few weeks

I have cut down from 20 cigs a day to 13 a day. This week I was supposed to go down to 10

but still at 13. I am hoping to quit by March 5, which would be a nice present for myself.

Any advice?

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