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I had my last ciggy last night and I'm using the patch! So much for the patch...the cravings are stronger, at least for now. Anyone who has quit or thinking of quitting share your experiences and thoughts. I've been really tempted to light up
I had my last ciggy last night and I'm using the patch! So much for the patch...the cravings are stronger, at least for now. Anyone who has quit or thinking of quitting share your experiences and thoughts. I've been really tempted to light up
Recently? No... eight years ago.
Cold turkey, on the spur of the moment. In fact, mid-pack and mid-cigarette.
The first two-three weeks were unpleasant. After that a lingering desire for a cigaratte continued for a couple of years, gradually fading. Now all I get is just the occasional twinge of how good one would be after an excellent meal.
But, of course, it wouldn't be good. Not anymore...
Cold turkey, on the spur of the moment. In fact, mid-pack and mid-cigarette.
The first two-three weeks were unpleasant. After that a lingering desire for a cigaratte continued for a couple of years, gradually fading. Now all I get is just the occasional twinge of how good one would be after an excellent meal.
But, of course, it wouldn't be good. Not anymore...
Best of luck
Did you notice any significant changes in body or life-style after quitting?
I had my last ciggy last night and I'm using the patch! So much for the patch...the cravings are stronger, at least for now. Anyone who has quit or thinking of quitting share your experiences and thoughts. I've been really tempted to light up
The first three days are the hardest. When you get the urge, do some deep breathing. Take a walk. Drink some fruit juice. After you quit the patches, eat green apples. They're high in pectin which helps absorb and eliminate the nicotine
The first three days are the hardest. When you get the urge, do some deep breathing. Take a walk. Drink some fruit juice. After you quit the patches, eat green apples. They're high in pectin which helps absorb and eliminate the nicotine
Hey! did you use the patch? Where's you get that info? Oh! and are you a reformed smoker and for how long?
Cold turkey, on the spur of the moment. In fact, mid-pack and mid-cigarette.
The first two-three weeks were unpleasant. After that a lingering desire for a cigaratte continued for a couple of years, gradually fading. Now all I get is just the occasional twinge of how good one would be after an excellent meal.
But, of course, it wouldn't be good. Not anymore...
Best of luck
I forgot to congratulate you on your success! Congratulations
Did you notice any significant changes in body or life-style after quitting?
Yes. That's why I quit. Oh, I'd been doing the "I gotta quit this someday" thing for years. But I re-discovered the great outdoors - specifically, walking and hiking - and the latter just isn't compatible with smoking.
I noticed the usual things. Food soon tasted better. More energe, eventually. Mornings were better. I always hated the first cigarette of the day. It was just too harsh. But I had to get past it, because the second cigarette of the day was good. Besides, I was addicted, I needed it.
Frankly, I was surprised that it was as easy as it was. But I also know that others will have different experiences...
Oh, quitting is nice on the finances, too, as you well know!
Hey! did you use the patch? Where's you get that info? Oh! and are you a reformed smoker and for how long?
Nope! No patch. That's trading one nicotine delivery system for another. To me it seems rather counter-intuitive. The info was from various sources. I smoked for just over 40 years and quit on Nov. 30, 2007. I used the prescription drug, Chantix.
Nope! No patch. That's trading one nicotine delivery system for another. To me it seems rather counter-intuitive. The info was from various sources. I smoked for just over 40 years and quit on Nov. 30, 2007. I used the prescription drug, Chantix.
Congratulations staying smoke free! and thanks for the info I can't take what you took for medical reasons so the patch was my alternative. But I figure what ever does the job to leading us to healthier life then great! Thanks for posting as successes are encouraging
My dad gained weight after he quit cold turkey, but that's because he substituted nibbling and snacking for the ciggys.
But, that was 40 years ago.
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