Topic : Trying to Quit Smoking?

I did put the patch back on, and am still smoking about 8 cigarettes a day. If I wouldn't get pissed at my husband and get depressed about our life, it would help a lot. I know he hurts all of the time, but to me it seems like he just doesn,t want to do anything to help himself and I get so mad at him, then that doesn't help the stress any.And that is what makes me want a cigarette. Anyway, on the subject of Wellbutrin, I have taken it about 2 yrs, ago and it did't help me then, of course I wasn't using the patch. I will go to the website and check it out. Thanks for trying to help me out. Talk to you later. Kay 

I tried to check that site and it said I wasn't authorized to use it. So I tried it again and it said the same thing. Are you sure you put it in right?   Kay

Hi Kay,

www.silkquit.org/ , at the top of the page is the meter, click on that to take you to the second page to download it to your computer, it's free !!!! It is a tool I really think is great in quitting.

 

Linda

Two years, three weeks, four days, 23 hours, 17 minutes and 9 seconds. 22679 cigarettes not smoked, saving $4,388.41. Life saved: 11 weeks, 1 day, 17 hours, 55 minutes.

Hi Kay,

We can only help those that want to help themselves. Not sure what your husband's situation is, but seeing you trying to quit is maybe an incentive for him to try in whatever it is he is doing. For years, and years, my family begged me to quit smoking. and to no avail would I do it. Too hard, and it was something I really liked and I wasn't giving it up !!!! Till, there was two related smoking deaths in my family (very close family members) over a period of 15 years, but that didn't stop me !!!! Then guess what? I got lung cancer !!!! That stopped me for about 3 months !!!!! Had my left lung removed and continued to smoke as a closet smoker !!!!!  At that time in my life I did want to quit, I had been though enough, but just couldn't put them down.

 It was coming across this board and talking to others that helped me and others realize what NICOTINE does and the addiction it has on you !!!!!! What we tell ourselves in quitting, it's all the nicotine addiction. Before I always tried to quit  "the habit", little did I know, it was not the "habit" as much as the addiction !!!! There is a big difference. It is a one step at a time process, and one minute at a time. You deal with the addiction then you deal with the habit part. I did take the Wellbrutrin for 2 weeks first, then the quit date, and the inhaler and lots of gum. And the support of a group that wanted the same as I did, to be smoke free forever. I came to this board when it got rough and when I thought things were going good too. I'm here for you too !!!!

 

Linda

 

Two years, three weeks, four days, 23 hours, 54 minutes and 51 seconds. 22679 cigarettes not smoked, saving $4,388.56. Life saved: 11 weeks, 1 day, 17 hours, 55 minutes.

I wonder how everyone is? Hope smoke -free. If not, I run into a friend of mine the other day and he said he has been smoke-free 4 months now. Asked how he quit and he said he had got the prescription to Chantix and it really works !!!!! Just make sure you eat when you take the pill. He said after the 4th day you just don't want a cigarette anymore. And he was a heavy smoker for many years. He also got his son to quit smoking too and that's been 4 months too. So anyone thinking about quitting take into consideration "Chantix".

 

Linda

Two years, four weeks, 23 hours, 46 minutes and 28 seconds. 22769 cigarettes not smoked, saving $4,405.94. Life saved: 11 weeks, 2 days, 1 hour, 25 minutes.

This is it,again!!!! I have just a few cigaretts left and I am determened (mis-spelled) to not buy any more. Just as long as I do stick to it this time.I will quite eventually.

Hi Kay,

Sounds like you are stressing. Maybe a different approach will give you the results you are looking for. Take into consideration  "Chantix", prescription only. This friend of mine that took it, says it was amazing, the urge for the cigarette was gone. There are so many things out there to help a person quit, no need to do it the hard way of cold turkey.

 

Linda

Two years, four weeks, two days, 12 hours, 37 minutes and 56 seconds. 22815 cigarettes not smoked, saving $4,414.85. Life saved: 11 weeks, 2 days, 5 hours, 15 minutes.

 I went to my Dr. Thursday and got a RX and got it filled, so I could start it today. It isn't cheap, but if it works, it will be worth it. So wish me luck again. Kay

That's great !!!! Keep me posted on how it's working for you. Very good, proud of you for taking another step in trying to quit. One of these days you will be so proud of yourself for finally getting a hold on it, rather than it having a hold on you. Way to go.

When you talked about cost of the prescription, I about flip out to see what I would have spent in cigarettes in 2 years. All the money I spent !!!!! And yet I smoked 34 years !!!! Of course they weren't as expensive then. But it all adds up.

 

Linda

 

Two years, one month, four days, 13 hours, 23 minutes and 2 seconds. 22966 cigarettes not smoked, saving $4,444.06. Life saved: 11 weeks, 2 days, 17 hours, 50 minutes.

Hi my name is Bobbi, I have been quit smoking since 3/27, I am on the patch have been on 21 mg, just going on 14 mg. this eve. and I am so scared, I have been having alot of craves and withdraws on the 21 mg. so now am on the 14 mg. and am so scared that it will now be so much harder feel very tearful tonight.  I smoked for 50 years.

any feedback would be so appreciated.

Bobbi