okay I have not had a cigg in 3 wks and one day and for some reason it seems to be getting harder to not have one...I quit cold turkey...should I go buy some nictone gum or is it out of my system already?
okay I have not had a cigg in 3 wks and one day and for some reason it seems to be getting harder to not have one...I quit cold turkey...should I go buy some nictone gum or is it out of my system already?
Try Chantix. I was a conirmed smoker (27 years) and now I'm 6 Days 1 Hours w/o a cig. And I tested myself tonight-----drinking---I'm 1/2 in the bag and didn't smoke! Hooray for me!
I havent learned anything about chantix...do I need a doc to prescribe it? I bought a pack of ciggs today but I never opened them..for some reason it comforts me to know I have one available..is that weird? .I have gone too long to start up again...Why is quitting so dang hard??
Is is still very difficult at 3 weeks, it's still difficult at 3 months. I was in the hospital for a week and the nicotine was probably out of my system by the time I got home, but I went and bought the 2nd step (14 mg) patches anyway and used the patch for a few months. I figured the patch would give me an edge on staying quit and I believe it did. Alot of people on here like the gum too.
Congratulations on 3 weeks starmichelle, that is pretty awesome!
starmichelle,
Bless your heart!! I know it's tough. The nicotine is out of you system now. But nicodemon is still calling you...wanting to lure you in its clutches again. I don't think you are stong enough to keep an unopened pack of cigarettes around. You need to get rid of that now. You will be too tempted to open that sucker.
I would rather see you go buy some nicotine gum or patches if you feel the need for some nicotine. But remember this one thing:
You have got to want to quit MORE than you want to smoke that cigarette. So how bad do you want to quit? Remind yourself the reasons why you quit in the first place. Make a list and print it out and post it where you can see it.
Also, Do you really want to go through withdrawals again? Open that pack of cigarettes and that is what will happen. Be honest with yourself. Why did you buy that pack? What did you have in mind when you did that?
You don't have to answer here. But answer these questions honestly to yourself.
The longer you stay away from the cigarettes, the easier it will get. Promise!!
I know it doesn't seem that way right now. But take it one day at a time. Or one hour at a time....even one minute at a time. Keep yourself busy. Do some form of exercise. Go somewhere with a non smoking friend. Take deep breaths.
You have make so much progress. You really are doing good!! Try to keep a possitive attitude. Tell yourself how well you are doing. Pat yourself on the back. Be proud of everything you've accomplished!! Don't think about giving up smoking, think about gaining a healthier lifestyle.
.I have gone too long to start up again...Why is quitting so dang hard??
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