How did you quit smoking!?!?!

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Originally Posted by jannieC

I quit almost 11 weeks ago after smoking for 20+ years. This wasn't my first attempt, but I think it's my final one! I was never able to quit for more than one week until now. Anyway, I did the patch for the first 2 weeks. I had planned to go the whole way with the patch (I think they suggest several months) but I really just wanted to get the nicotine out of my body. Jacob, I have no idea how old you are or how long you've smoked, but I can't encourage you enough to quit. I actually have about 20 nicotine patches that I would be happy to send to you if you felt like that was something you wanted to try. They're the strongest level though, (21mg) and you'd have to be a heavy smoker to start off with those.

Anyway, good luck to you and please feel free to PM me if you need some support or encouragement.

I used the patch for about a week at first myself. I swear those patch companies tell you to use them for 6-8 weeks to sell more patches! But I digress. The patch immediately gives you nicotine but it is less than what you would get by smoking so you are weaning yourself. It helped keep me from constantly thinking about smoking. Then when the habit of feeling like grabbing a cigarette was gone I stopped the patches. That was 3+ years ago. I've also quit many many many times. This is one of the longest times I've gone without smoking (I've cheated occasionally). I also wish I never started, just like my Mother told me.

If you get the patch it comes with a CD with quitting tips - listen to it.

Change your routine. If you smoke while driving, clean your car out and make it smell really good so you don't want to put stank on it. Get some gum or candy. Maybe even a worry stone or something to hold in your hand. Whatever you associate with smoking - do less of that. Start exercising, that helps alot. Tell yourself you rock every day. Get yourself some rewards. Save the money and buy a house. Good luck with quitting!