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skew Posted: Mar 15, 2005 05:40 PM+

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Posted: Mar 15, 2005 05:40 PM

Smokers

ever hear or tried quest cigarettes? it is an alternative to the patch and gum. there are 3 levels availalble (low nocotine, extra low nicotine and no nicotine). you smoke in stages (not clear for how long on each) . i heard that 'taste' like crap, but really help those who WANT to quit.

janet Posted: Mar 15, 2005 05:45 PM+

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Posted: Mar 15, 2005 05:45 PM

Re: Smokers

they suck i have had alot of people plus me try them... waste of money

lilmrs Posted: Mar 15, 2005 05:46 PM+

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Posted: Mar 15, 2005 05:46 PM

Re: Smokers

I did not try them, but I just quit..if you are thinking of quitting and need some support, let me know.

anjerandunder Posted: Mar 15, 2005 05:50 PM+

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Posted: Mar 15, 2005 05:50 PM

Re: Smokers

i know someone who quit with quest..yeah they sucked but it worked for him..

spazybride04 Posted: Mar 15, 2005 06:19 PM+

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Posted: Mar 15, 2005 06:19 PM

Re: Smokers

Just quit here too!

But Im trying it cold turkey. I heard a lot of those gums etc all taste like crap...

lilmrs Posted: Mar 15, 2005 06:23 PM+

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Posted: Mar 15, 2005 06:23 PM

Re: Smokers

Posted by spazybride04

Just quit here too!
But Im trying it cold turkey. I heard a lot of those gums etc all taste like crap...

What day are you on? I am on day 18!

spazybride04 Posted: Mar 15, 2005 06:30 PM+

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Posted: Mar 15, 2005 06:30 PM

Re: Smokers

WOW that's awesome! only day 7 for me...
and I feel like it's been FOREVER! I feel like I can't even go outside anymore just to enjoy the sun (when there is any) with out thinking about lighting up! agh!

Does your SO smoke? Mine doesn't and I figure that he's had to make out with an ashtray for 7 years.. i think its time to quit! LOL but it's sooooo hard!

How are you fighting the cravings?

lilmrs Posted: Mar 15, 2005 06:33 PM+

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Posted: Mar 15, 2005 06:33 PM

Re: Smokers

Posted by spazybride04

WOW that's awesome! only day 7 for me...
and I feel like it's been FOREVER! I feel like I can't even go outside anymore just to enjoy the sun (when there is any) with out thinking about lighting up! agh!

Does your SO smoke? Mine doesn't and I figure that he's had to make out with an ashtray for 7 years.. i think its time to quit! LOL but it's sooooo hard!

How are you fighting the cravings?

DH was a smoker, we both quit on the same day though. I would say, If I had to pick that day's 8-11 were the worse for me. On day 14 I felt great for making it two weeks...even tempted myself by going to a bar, one of hte few left that you can smoke in!! I hung out for a few hours, had a few drinks and had conversations with poeple that were smoking. I am not goig to lie, it was hard! But I have been so proud of myself every since for getting through it.
It does get easier! I promise

spazybride04 Posted: Mar 15, 2005 06:39 PM+

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Posted: Mar 15, 2005 06:39 PM

Re: Smokers

Great

i'm on day 8 tomorrow..

Thanks for the little pep talk though...
Little things like that help me to know that i'll make it.
I don't know if I'm ready to tempt myself by going out with smokers... that must have been really hard! I can't even imagine!

I might need another pep talk... I'll have to FM ya!

Thanks again,
Deb

lilmrs Posted: Mar 15, 2005 06:45 PM+

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Posted: Mar 15, 2005 06:45 PM

Re: Smokers

I should clarify days 1-3 were the absolute worst! After that is was days 8-11

Two websites have helped me:

Quitnet.com
I like this one because it does the math on how many cigarettes you have NOT smoked, how many hours/days you have added to your life and how much money I have saved since I quit.

The second site that has helped a lot is
Motivation
This one sounds a little sales pitch like however, it si a great site to show that it really is a mind over matter type of thing. It helps you change your attitude and way of thinking, its a bit sappy but it really really did help me.
Feel free to FM whenever you need support.
This is not easy but you made the most important first step!
I am here whenever you need me