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Comment by Corin Kelly on July 3, 2009 at 5:43pm

Today is my quit day! I need a lot of support since my family won't give it to me (they all smoke). I've been on Wellbutrin for a week now, and also have the patch to help with cravings. I've been chewing gum, drinking water, and staying away from anybody who smokes. At least once a minute my brain thinks about a cigarette. I control it, but when will I start thinking about it less? I am absolutely motivated and can't wait to say that I'm not a smoker!

Comment by RobT on July 1, 2009 at 8:00pm

One day at a time Jada...it'll be easier than you think!

Comment by Jada on July 1, 2009 at 8:07am

Alright I made it through one whole day! Trying to get through the tougest part of my day the morning! Baby steps.

Comment by RobT on June 29, 2009 at 10:41pm

Hey Quitters!!!!!....Day 40...Went from 4mg nic gum--> down to half a piece -->then to spearmint gum, as many and as often as i needed. The chew and tuck method worked for me. Off the gum completely since day 20 or so... Eatin like a small horse though got the keebler soft and chewy's right next to the keyboard. Feel's great taken deep breaths...and kissin the kids without smellin like a ashtray...I do notice a sharp chest pain every now and again...(maybe heart burn from all the food I'm shovelin) And it's true, Cravings don't go away...I have dreams that I cheat and have a cigarette.lol (and wake up fellin guilty) What has helped is that I've told everybody and anybody who will listen that I've quit. This has served to add pressure from all angles to stay an X....Stay strong Quitters your all in my prayers!!! Rob

Comment by Jada on June 29, 2009 at 1:18pm

Just finished counting my cigs and my quit date is tomorrow! I'm ready to give them up! Of course, just had a super stressful day, but I can't let it deter me from my goal. Any suggestions?

Comment by Ali on June 27, 2009 at 8:12pm

Hey Everyone!
I just joined this site today. I am going to be 37 on the 30th and I am really feeling my age and then some! I put down the ciggs today, mid-day actually because I just could not stand it anymore and I have tried about 10 times in a year to quit. I have never had any support before so I am hoping by coming here I will be able to succeed. It has really hit me hard still smoking turning 37. Any help or hints I am all ears! Thanks!

Ali

Comment by Tweetilyn on June 26, 2009 at 7:29am

Hello fellow 30 somethings. I just joined this site yesterday and am still sorting through the many groups. Since I am 32 I figure...this one fits me, at least my age range. My quit day is July 5th (9 days away). I'm doing the whole trigger avoidance/seperation thing and have already noticed a change in my smoking habits. My smoking co-worker is not so supportive and makes it really hard for me while I am at work but I am doing much better this week than I did last week. I work with her again tonight so what I decided to do was take only a couple of cigarettes that way I restrict myself in a way that I can handle. I know some of you will be thinking if she smokes, I could just get one from her right? Not an option...she smokes full strength menthol and I smoke ultra light non-menthol. And anyone who has smoked both menthol and non-menthol knows that menthol is WAY stronger than even full flavor non-menthol. I can't handle the way my chest feels when I inhale a Newport. I guess I'm just a whimpy soon to be ex-smoker. Have a good day everyone. I must start getting ready for work.

Comment by hootiemomma on June 25, 2009 at 9:31am

Just looking for new friends. Anyone that needs support please let me know. I'm 50 days in now.

Comment by Kim on June 14, 2009 at 10:43am

I am new as well! I hit the one week mark at midnight. :)

I am looking for some people to support me and vice versa. If you're interested please leave me a comment! The more help we have the more likely it is we will succeed!

Comment by eclecticgemini on June 10, 2009 at 4:42pm

O.k, I did some research. What I've found out is that the coughing is normal. You cough because your body is getting rid of all the nasty mucus in your lungs. Sore throat is also normal, and I have that. I'll give it until Monday to clear up, then I will visit my doctor.

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