I have been toying with the idea for awhile, i bought the patches , I have an e cigarette and I kept saying , one more pack ... just one . Well I am officially out and have bought no more , so today's the day... Wish me luck, as I will need it. I have smokes for 25 years or so and its time. I am also introducing walking and softball into my routine. Wish me luck.

Day 1 patch on...

Day 2 patch on....

Day 3...starting to suck

[NinaNina]

You can do it! Just think of all the good reasons NOT to smoke!

Thank you Nina .... I am minute by minute....

[canacrip]

Good for you! I'm quitting too. I have been for a month. It is nerve-wracking, but it is so worth it. I can smell again. People I love are proud of me after I have given them so much to feel bad about. I have more time and energy. I love it.

Be sure to use your patches. I cheat sometimes and it is always on days I forget to use them. One thing I am doing different is I am allowing myself to fail once in a while. I have a ciggie but I don't beat myself up. I figure if I have one now and then, it's still a huge improvement from chain-smoking. Of course, it's not okay, but it doesn't discourage me. I know that if it did, I'd just buy another pack and give up altogether because that is how I'm wired. I hope I was able to help you out. Hang in there. It's rough, but it really does get better!

Canacrip that is how I am wired too. I plan on wearing the patches all the way through the final step. I know Ill get a sense that I beat this when I haven't. I also don't want to gain 40lbs in this process. uggggg Thank you, I need the support as my partner is NOT quitting.

[Lioness*]

Best of luck.
You can do this

still patching it....

[canacrip]

This is a good time to be very stubborn and refuse to hear anything your head has to say to you.

5lbs heavier but still patching it! go,me! 1 week

Week 3 still patching it, I have cheated and smoked approximately 5 cigs .... but I'm just gonna keep on quitting.

[beeutterfly]

Good for you! I know it's been a while since you've posted LolaCabanna, I hope you have found continued success in your quit & if not, try try again!

Tomorrow is one week for me & I've been using the patch. I'm 31, smoked regularly since just before turning 18 & probably had my 1st cig when I was 9 or 10. This is my 1st real attempt at quitting & I'm hoping to just need one. I feel like I'm going insane, though!

I've had two puffs off of a cig & that's it as far as cheating. I've seen numerous posts around the net of people having one here & there & still being ok & it's sooo tempting. I'm trying to find a reason to justify having just oneeeee. I'm really struggling with the physical withdrawals. The patch was very helpful the first 3/4 days but since I feel like they're broken. :/

Anyway, I know it gets easier but will take time & effort. And strength! I'm committed to quitting, I just wish it didn't hurt so much. :/