Help with the Quit

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Originally Posted by jannieC

You guys are awesome. We made it through the first day. I wish to hell I could do this without the patch, because I know cold turkey is usually the most successful, but there's no way. I'm craving and having difficulty on the patch! This picture pretty much sums up how I'm feeling right now:



Anyway, smell has been a big motivator for me. I can smell my shampoo, soap, perfume, anything but cigarettes all day; I have always hated the smell of cigarettes. I stopped at the store yesterday morning and bought coffee (sorry, never giving that up), but instead of buying cigarettes, I bought spearment gum and a bottle of water. I never drink water, so I know that will start making me feel better.

I'll keep you guys updated- thanks again for the support!

I thought people who used the patch were more successful at quitting. Personally I believe they do the 6 week thing to keep you buying them and 1 to 3 weeks will do it. Unless you were a pretty hardcore smoker (2+ packs a day).

Smell was a big one for me too, as I mentioned. The water is a great idea. You can compulsively drink it and feel good about it! :-D

Also, remember to keep your thoughts positive. "Wow, I didn't smoke for a whole day!" Seriously, that is huge for a smoker. Give yourself props. Also, after a few days or a week, whatever interval you think is good, get yourself a little gift like a lipstick or something. You can do this!