I'm using Nicotrol 2 mg gum and it's working so far. I haven't smoked a cigarette in three days. And I'm not going crazy over it!
I'm proud of myself for being able to do this so far, and wanted to share with everyone! Thank you all for being here...your support and encouragement means so much!
Congratulations! I have over a month, I went on Zyban/Wellbutrin and it's working really good...I still have a craving now and then, but it's usually a situational type thing.
Congratulations you two. I have 2 weeks today. I'm using the patch (step 2) and one or two pieces of gum a day if I get a real bad crave. Of course I am still super bitchy but people are learning to stay out of my way. KTQ
Hi Everyone - I'm so surprised to see this here! I quit smoking about 8 weeks ago and even today, I feel a constant underlying anxiousness. I am also having several urges a day that pass fairly quickly. I'm not sleeping all that well either, but overall, it is getting easier.
I have quit several times in the past, once for over a year and another for 10 months - and started again you know, thinking I could just smoke occasionally - and then on it goes for years and years again. In the past, I found that the patch alleviated almost all of the anxiety.
This time I decided to try it without any aid. I was actually visiting this site because my daughter is in recovery from opiates..and anyway, I decided to pay her tribute and attempt to stop my dependcy on nicotene in much the same way as her treatment for opiates..and having such motivation really kept me determined so far. I feel I have to succeed - that this is important for our family not only because of my health - but in a deeper demonstration of respect for my daughter's accomplishments to date and her continued dedication to her recovery.
This time, this is what is keeping me focused - but I would highly recommend the patch to anyone who is experiencing allot of anxiety. It really made it allot less painful for me on prior quit programs.
As they say in 12 Step - One day at a time! I'm so glad to have discovered this board - this is not easy and it's difficult to be wound up like a top 24 hours a day even months later with anxiety. It is said that Nicotene is as insidious as opiates - it does really have us in it's clutches - but we can fight it off and beat it- one day at a time!
I have quit several times in the past, once for over a year and another for 10 months - and started again you know, thinking I could just smoke occasionally - and then on it goes for years and years again. In the past, I found that the patch alleviated almost all of the anxiety.
This time I decided to try it without any aid. I was actually visiting this site because my daughter is in recovery from opiates..and anyway, I decided to pay her tribute and attempt to stop my dependcy on nicotene in much the same way as her treatment for opiates..and having such motivation really kept me determined so far. I feel I have to succeed - that this is important for our family not only because of my health - but in a deeper demonstration of respect for my daughter's accomplishments to date and her continued dedication to her recovery.
This time, this is what is keeping me focused - but I would highly recommend the patch to anyone who is experiencing allot of anxiety. It really made it allot less painful for me on prior quit programs.
As they say in 12 Step - One day at a time! I'm so glad to have discovered this board - this is not easy and it's difficult to be wound up like a top 24 hours a day even months later with anxiety. It is said that Nicotene is as insidious as opiates - it does really have us in it's clutches - but we can fight it off and beat it- one day at a time!
Wow! 8 weeks is awesome. Congratulations and welcome to the board.
Thank you Kat!
hi ive gone 3 months and 1 week today , and im still craving not bad its only weak compared to what ive been through, but its still there, does anyone know when this does pass, i get fed up of choming gum to get rid of it, , i have been of nic since i reached 5 weeks , good luck to everyone on here whos quitting
queenie - Free and Healing for Three Months, Seven Days, 11 Hours and 41 Minutes, while extending my life expectancy 6 Days and 18 Hours, by avoiding the use of 1950 nicotine delivery devices that would have cost me 440.46.
queenie - Free and Healing for Three Months, Seven Days, 11 Hours and 41 Minutes, while extending my life expectancy 6 Days and 18 Hours, by avoiding the use of 1950 nicotine delivery devices that would have cost me 440.46.
Hahaha - Queenie I love your sign off! It was nice to read in detail about some of the health benefits we are realizing already. Now that I'm not smoking, I spend only $35.00 a week. Five Dollars on a cup of coffee each morning and $30.00 on a tank of gas! I am saving almost $50.00 a week not smoking!
Well, I don't know when some of these things go away..I am so anxious and while it is certainly better than it was the first few weeks, I am getting tired of feeling so anxious all the time. Last night was probably the worst nights sleep I have ever gotten, piled on top of several weeks of not very good sleep nights. But even still, I feel better, I smell better, I feel cleaner..I exercise longer, etc.
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Hopefully someone can let us know when we might realize a more complete freedom from symptoms!
Well, I don't know when some of these things go away..I am so anxious and while it is certainly better than it was the first few weeks, I am getting tired of feeling so anxious all the time. Last night was probably the worst nights sleep I have ever gotten, piled on top of several weeks of not very good sleep nights. But even still, I feel better, I smell better, I feel cleaner..I exercise longer, etc.
:-)
Hopefully someone can let us know when we might realize a more complete freedom from symptoms!
First of all, if you are spending 5 bucks every morning for coffee, maybe it would be better if you made it at home?? And secondly, how much caffiene are you consuming? That could be adding to your anxiety.
yes hi again p/a too long a name!! petrol has it the roof over here (uk), right its a few days since i posted last im at 3 months 9 days and the cravings seem to have dwindled right down, theyre supposed to go around the three month mark i think , weel mines a lot better, i can cope now, well until i go shopping!!, god i went today!!, coffee mind makes your heart pound, not good for you , i know caffiene is in tea too , but its not the same , i always drink tea , good luck to you all queenie
queenie - Free and Healing for Three Months, Nine Days, 14 Hours and 28 Minutes, while extending my life expectancy 6 Days and 22 Hours, by avoiding the use of 1992 nicotine delivery devices that would have cost me 450.05.
queenie - Free and Healing for Three Months, Nine Days, 14 Hours and 28 Minutes, while extending my life expectancy 6 Days and 22 Hours, by avoiding the use of 1992 nicotine delivery devices that would have cost me 450.05.
