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Major cravings - help


16 years ago 0 1904 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hey, Jeniwho!
 
Hi Memie. From my readings, I think if you've got a quit off the ground without NRT, you should try to move ahead. The nicotine has been out of your system for a few weeks and using NRT would just reintroduce it. However, NRT can make a comeback, especially (I read) when someone has just slipped. Using it can be instrumental in getting people back on the wagon fast before they relapse. Those are opinions. You make the call based on what you know about you.


My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 5/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 292
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 8,176
Amount Saved: $3,168.20
Life Gained:
Days: 32 Hrs: 22 Mins: 8 Seconds: 25

16 years ago 0 12049 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Check with your doctor and pharmacist to be sure and do use coping mechanisms to help you out!
 
Josie, Health Educator
16 years ago 0 242 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I've been smoke free for 22 days and  the cravings have been worst in the last two days. I quit cold turkey but I do have nicorette gum just in case I need something to take the edge off.  Is it better for me if I don't chew gum?   
My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 1/25/2010
Smoke-Free Days: 22
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 220
Amount Saved: $88.00
Life Gained:
Days: 2 Hrs: 23 Mins: 49 Seconds: 51

16 years ago 0 90 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I am near completing three months and I feel the same way.  lately it feels like everyday is a new struggle.  I have wanted to give up so many times.  I do not know why this time period is so difficult I just hope it doesn't last long.
My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 11/23/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 85
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,700
Amount Saved: $595.00
Life Gained:
Days: 7 Hrs: 11 Mins: 9 Seconds: 23

  • Quit Meter

    $392,258.00

    Amount Saved

  • Quit Meter

    Days: 6051 Hours: 19

    Minutes: 54 Seconds: 39

    Life Gained

  • Quit Meter

    46148

    Smoke Free Days

  • Quit Meter

    922,960

    Cigarettes Not Smoked


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