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I have silly putty I play with. I really should go get the stuff I need and start crocheting again. ~Laughs~
I have silly putty I play with. I really should go get the stuff I need and start crocheting again. ~Laughs~
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Day Ten
I'm just starting day 10. I had a butt can outside for when I smoked out on the porch. I made sure it made it to the garbage can today for pick up. I'm taking my patch off earlier each evening now. Last night was a bit of a struggle but, I'm still managing. I used my rubber band last night. I've been getting lots of encouragement from co-workers and stuff so, that's been helpful. Especially when I start to struggle with it. I told a co-worker last night I just really hope this will be worth it cuz I really want a cigarette.
I'm just starting day 10. I had a butt can outside for when I smoked out on the porch. I made sure it made it to the garbage can today for pick up. I'm taking my patch off earlier each evening now. Last night was a bit of a struggle but, I'm still managing. I used my rubber band last night. I've been getting lots of encouragement from co-workers and stuff so, that's been helpful. Especially when I start to struggle with it. I told a co-worker last night I just really hope this will be worth it cuz I really want a cigarette.
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united4Peace
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No...you dont really want a cigarrette...
you think you do but really your body does not want that...your body wants clean air...
Your body doesnt want to choke on all that poison
you think you do but really your body does not want that...your body wants clean air...
Your body doesnt want to choke on all that poison
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united4Peace
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Eh...I went through this last year...
quit for a couple of days...ended up smashing a chair in frustration :o (small one)
Then the following week quit again and succeeded
quit for a couple of days...ended up smashing a chair in frustration :o (small one)
Then the following week quit again and succeeded
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Hi Daryl!
I'm using Nicoderm CQ's and you're supposed to start with step 1 if you smoke more than 10 a day. You're supposed to do that for 6 weeks. Then work your way down to the other 2 steps. However, I live in a small town that only supplies step 1 and it's a 21 mg patch. I can't wear it the way the box instructs or I get sick. So, what I did was for the first week I wore it each day til bedtime then I took it off for the night. This week I've started to ween off of it. I take it off an hour earlier each night. I cheated a little within the first few days. I had like 3 cigarettes in a two day span. But, you're not supposed to. There's a chance you could have a heart attack.
I haven't had any since. I think I've been totally smoke free 9 out of 11 days. I'm on day 11 and things are going well. I usually suck lollipops to curb that hand to mouth thing and then when the cravings get bad I snap my wrists with a rubber band, chew gum or have a cup of coffee. If they get to be too frustrating I go for a short walk. They aren't as severe with the patch as they are trying to go cold turkey. And a week of patches cost me the same as a week of cigarettes. I've tried to quit before but, unless you truly want to quit, they won't help. I hope this answers your question.
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united4Peace
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Actually I am on meds(Wellbutrin)...
same thing actually as Zyban...so it did help.
Could you imagine if I hadnt been on anything
DH used the patch and it made him sick...after 3 days he went cold turkey.
He has had 1/2 a smoke an one cigar though throughout the year. Whether or not one wants to consider him a smoker or not...
He said he gagged on the smoke which is why it was only half and said the cigar was totally different...hmm.
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Harlan Norris
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Congratulations! The first step is the hardest.That step is the decision to quit. You have taken that step. I will pray for you.Today I started with the patch. I've been smoking for 20+ years now and I need and want to quit. Please pray for me. Thank you.
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I know United. I was just teasing you dear. You're both doing really well.
Thank you Harlen. Your prayers are appreciated.
Thank you Harlen. Your prayers are appreciated.
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My father gave me a Skoal Bandit one day. Trust me...you're not missing a thing. ~Turns white at the thought of it~
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united4Peace
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I know...I bug him thoughI know United. I was just teasing you dear. You're both doing really well.
Thank you Harlen. Your prayers are appreciated.
Ive never had it...
I dont know...now that I can smell people I cant believe I once smelled like these smokers...
ewww gross
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I can't smell that good yet. I can only smell stuff every so often but, it's gradually coming around. I could smell my soup tonight.
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Day 12
The devil has come to dance with me. I really want a smoke today & I'm grouchy. ~Grumbles & shoves another lollie in mouth~
The devil has come to dance with me. I really want a smoke today & I'm grouchy. ~Grumbles & shoves another lollie in mouth~
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Things are going better this afternoon. I went to town earlier and got a couple new crochet hooks and found my skanes of yarn I hadn't started on and began crocheting an afghan for myself. I also found a website that has audio meditation. So I did that, too. Plus some exercising. I feel a lot better than I did earlier.
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