Hi Maria. Day Four is HUGE! Pat yourself on the back and reward yourself big time. I had a great massage scheduled at the end of my hell week.
I used the patch with alot of success. I was told not to use anything else along with the patch, but I am not sure if this is accurate. I think the important thing is not HOW you do it, but that you make a plan a stick to it. If you decide to use the patch, go and fork out the beaucoup dollars for the whole program and see it through. Or if you use the gum, use it according to the instructions, and don't not use it because you are having one good day. Regardless, you do NOT need to feel guilty about using an NRT. Weaning yourself off from an addiction is fine as long as you do not abuse it. if you stick with your plan, you will find the reduction process easy. My step down to 7mg was almost a non-event and then one day I realized I forgot to put the patch on. Imagine that!! Forgot to want to smoke and forgot to put the patch on.
Unfortunately, regardless of which way you do it, you will have to go through the withdrawal process. This is unique to you and easier or harder for some than others. I found this site my lifesaver for the difficult times. Make a promise to yourself that you will always post before lighting another cigarette and that you will wait for at least five replies. Realize the depth of your addiction and promise yourself NOT ONE PUFF EVER. With this attitude, you will soon be in the position that you envy....and wonder what in the heck took you so long! Best wishes. Carole
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/15/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 512
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 12,817
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1792
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 71 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 53 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0
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$794,990.00
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Days: 5684
Hours: 12
Minutes: 15
Seconds: 39
Life Gained
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45428
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