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Whoever coined the phrase "Get that monkey off your back" sure knew what they were talking about. When it comes to smoking cessation or quitting cigarettes? My addiction is like trying to get a 10,000 pound gorilla off of my back. And that's even with the nicotine patches everyone!
I'm now into the 3rd or 4th week smoke free. I ain't no Pollyanna. Its a ***** quitting. How I've managed this far everyone is I called the state quit line and so far I've spoken with a quit coach 3 times. It does help to have this kind of coach to talk to. I was also sent a couple of boxes of 14 mg nicotine patches. But before I even called the state quit line I called the local V.A. and I was sent a box for a total of 3 boxes.
Most recently, I was sent the smaller 7mg patch but for now I'm still using the 14mg patch I read in the directions not to use it for more than 8 weeks so I intend to use the 14mg until then before switching to the 7mg.
But I still get irritable and I've had those cravings! But so far I haven't had a relapse miracle of miracles!
Something that the quit coach told me was to chew Big Red gum and OMG that does help with the cravings. The gum isn't too bad & Big Red wasn't ever a favorite of mine.
I want to quit cause I want to go running again. I used to run Cross Country & track in high school. I sure do miss those days. I could run like the wind! I seem to have an endless lung capacity I mean it would ache but nothing like now when I even try a light jog.
Well that's it you all out there.
Hang in there keep quitting! Your health will surely thank you.
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