tilly2
07-29-2003, 10:22 AM
Iam planning to quit today at 3pm. I'm pretty committed to getting the patch to help me. Would love people's thoughts, opinions and feelings about the patch. Or other methods? Thanks!!
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tilly2
07-29-2003, 04:42 PM
No one has thoughts on the patch? I bought the step 2 patch (even though I smoke more than 10 per day) because I think I'm pretty sensitive to nicotine. I'll try this and if I start to go crazy, I'll upgrade to the more powerful one.
I had my last cigarette an hour ago. I'm going to put the patch on shortly.
I had my last cigarette an hour ago. I'm going to put the patch on shortly.
tilly2
07-30-2003, 02:35 PM
OK, so no one replied! I'll reply to my own post. I had my last cigarette yesterday at 2:45pm (23 hours, 15 minutes ago) and put the patch on at 4pm. Initially, here are my toughts:
1. I started with step 2, even though I smoked more (sometimes way more) than 10 cigarettes per day. But my cigarettes were (supposed to be anyway) very low nicotine so I figured out that doing the 21 mg. patch would actually be upping my nicotine intake.
2. It is definetly helping - I haven't had any noticeable nic cravings. I have had moments of REALLY wanting a cigarette, but they are different to nicotine withdrawal urges.
3. Having the patch on means I can't spontaneously smoke. The insert says (and I believe it) that you shouldn't smoke for a "couple" of hours after taking off the patch. So, I'd have to take off the patch and wait 2-3 hours before having the cigarette, which would make it a moot point for me.
Let's see how I do...I'm kind of surprised it has not been harder. I even stood with a friend of mine while she smoked and it was ok. I seem to love the smell of them now.
1. I started with step 2, even though I smoked more (sometimes way more) than 10 cigarettes per day. But my cigarettes were (supposed to be anyway) very low nicotine so I figured out that doing the 21 mg. patch would actually be upping my nicotine intake.
2. It is definetly helping - I haven't had any noticeable nic cravings. I have had moments of REALLY wanting a cigarette, but they are different to nicotine withdrawal urges.
3. Having the patch on means I can't spontaneously smoke. The insert says (and I believe it) that you shouldn't smoke for a "couple" of hours after taking off the patch. So, I'd have to take off the patch and wait 2-3 hours before having the cigarette, which would make it a moot point for me.
Let's see how I do...I'm kind of surprised it has not been harder. I even stood with a friend of mine while she smoked and it was ok. I seem to love the smell of them now.
lidia09
07-30-2003, 05:12 PM
Hi Tilly
I used nicotine patches for my first few weeks of stopping smoking & felt that they helped take care of the physical craving while I dealt with the psychological side of it.
I stopped using them because I was having terrible nightmares. :eek: I called a helpline who confirmed they can do this even though it wasn't listed on the pack as a side effect.
It's around 5 years since I gave up smoking now. I'd say most of these products probably work quite well but you have to find some determination within to go along with them.
Congratulations on giving up & best wishes.
Lidia :)
I used nicotine patches for my first few weeks of stopping smoking & felt that they helped take care of the physical craving while I dealt with the psychological side of it.
I stopped using them because I was having terrible nightmares. :eek: I called a helpline who confirmed they can do this even though it wasn't listed on the pack as a side effect.
It's around 5 years since I gave up smoking now. I'd say most of these products probably work quite well but you have to find some determination within to go along with them.
Congratulations on giving up & best wishes.
Lidia :)
adamuk
07-30-2003, 06:38 PM
Dear tilly2,
I hope that things are going well so far! I quit a few years ago on the patch and found it very helpful. However, I relapsed at my graduation party when someone gave me a cigar, and have been trying to quit again ever since. Since then I have tried the gum, the inhalor, hypnotherapy, and most recently the patch again. Of all of them I found the patch the best, but the reason why it has not worked as well for me recently is my state of mind. Back then I was fit and working out a lot to deal with it. I am rather unfit now and am spending too much time in pubs, clubs and bars.
If you are in a good frame of mind, are possitive and have supposrtive friends then I have no doubts that it will not be as tough. I am going to have another go with the patches soon, although I have not made a date yet! I hope that this really works for you and that you can enjoy the tastes, smells and fresh air like we were supposed to!
All the best,
Adam
[This message has been edited by adamuk (edited 07-30-2003).]
I hope that things are going well so far! I quit a few years ago on the patch and found it very helpful. However, I relapsed at my graduation party when someone gave me a cigar, and have been trying to quit again ever since. Since then I have tried the gum, the inhalor, hypnotherapy, and most recently the patch again. Of all of them I found the patch the best, but the reason why it has not worked as well for me recently is my state of mind. Back then I was fit and working out a lot to deal with it. I am rather unfit now and am spending too much time in pubs, clubs and bars.
If you are in a good frame of mind, are possitive and have supposrtive friends then I have no doubts that it will not be as tough. I am going to have another go with the patches soon, although I have not made a date yet! I hope that this really works for you and that you can enjoy the tastes, smells and fresh air like we were supposed to!
All the best,
Adam
[This message has been edited by adamuk (edited 07-30-2003).]
Azurite
08-02-2003, 01:35 AM
Hi Tilly,
Good for you! I too am quitting, my quit started, let see, it will be three weeks on Monday! But I did cave to about 5 smokes last week-end the patch kept falling off. Anyhow, the patch works miracles! I started on the 21 mg but it was way too strong and was keeping me awake and wound up too tight so I cut them in half and then bought the 14mg and it is probably still a little too strong but the seven is too weak at this point. The 21mg pack would not stay on my body, think it was a defective batch...Now usually if I crave a smoke it's not the physical but the mental aspect of it. I keep seeing myself months down the road in the crisp cold of winter jogging down the icy streets with lung capacity! Ha!
Good Luck to you and don't be afraid to try the patch, it's spendy but so well worth it. The gum tore up my stomach...yuk.
Good for you! I too am quitting, my quit started, let see, it will be three weeks on Monday! But I did cave to about 5 smokes last week-end the patch kept falling off. Anyhow, the patch works miracles! I started on the 21 mg but it was way too strong and was keeping me awake and wound up too tight so I cut them in half and then bought the 14mg and it is probably still a little too strong but the seven is too weak at this point. The 21mg pack would not stay on my body, think it was a defective batch...Now usually if I crave a smoke it's not the physical but the mental aspect of it. I keep seeing myself months down the road in the crisp cold of winter jogging down the icy streets with lung capacity! Ha!
Good Luck to you and don't be afraid to try the patch, it's spendy but so well worth it. The gum tore up my stomach...yuk.
tilly2
08-04-2003, 10:54 AM
Thank you for the replies! I am finding the patch very helpful, although I have had a couple of cigarettes. Saturday morning I waited too long to put the patch on (got caught up in cleaning and laundry before showering) and I was literally in a frenzy - my bf did not know what to do. He was going out to the bank and I was literally begging him to get me some Quest nicotine free cigarettes. Luckily he refused (told me he would just start smoking regular cigarettes again if I did that - we both quit at the same time) so I calmed down, took my shower, put the patch on and within an hour was feeling normal again. Later he told me I looked just like a 'twinker' (slang for a girl withdrawing from speed).
Love, Tilly
Love, Tilly