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10-02-2005, 10:22 PM
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| Connected at last  | I quit today
I quit smoing at 1pm Australian Eastern Standard time today. I am using Patches. Please wish me well in your thoughts, meditation or prayers. I will keep you up to date on my progress. nogard
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10-02-2005, 10:37 PM
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Nogard, that is wonderful and I wish you all the best. On my last quit attempt I used the patch and found it very helpful. When I relapsed it was because I chose to smoke and not that the patches weren't helpful. I also tried to do a fast taper off the highest strength instead of the suggested six weeks. A couple of things I'd like to share with you about the patch are: If you leave it on at night you may have very vivid dreams! I generally took mine off a couple of hours before bedtime. When you downgrade your dose from highest to medium, and medium to lowest, be prepared for the possibility of feeling some temporary withdrawal syptoms as your body adjusts. You may not, but I did and was not expecting that to happen. Good luck and keep us posted!
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10-03-2005, 06:52 AM
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WOW... Much luck, love and prayer your way Kevin. If you can succeed (which i am sure you can) please give me step by step instruction... I would love to quit. love amy
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10-03-2005, 07:00 AM
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Thanks Margo, Dan and Amy. Its now 10 hours since I quit and its 11pm and time for bed, so about an hour ago I took off my patch and am off to dream sweetly I hope. The patches seem to help a lot with the cravings and I know I am ready to quit, so that helps too. Thanks for your support and Amy just watch this space  more tomorrow.Kevin PS Today I bought; Goji Juice, non-Alocholic Mouthwash, Flower essences, breath freshener and a mountain of food fruit and Juice
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10-03-2005, 07:16 AM
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Hey Nogard.... laying in good supplies eh.. that's great... the body loves it when we stop abusing .... and the "eau de ashtray" cologne.. gone at last.. ;o) this December 21 it will be two years for me... never thought I'd get here... just wanna say.. it's worth it it's worth it it's worth it.. ;o) |
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10-03-2005, 02:19 PM
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Thanks bikewench and Autumn Had a few twinges this morning, morning is the most difficult for me, I guess it will get easier. Well I slept well, got up at 6am put a patch on and had some Goji Juice, breeky and a mild cup of coffee, in a few mins I will take all my Vits and minerals and put some muisc on and sing an dance before I go to work, Nearly 1 Day aprroaching 18 hours nogard 
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10-03-2005, 09:31 PM
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congrats nogard!! hope things go well for you!! I know how hard it is to quit!! best wishes out to you!!!
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10-04-2005, 06:17 PM
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Thanks Guys, Day 3 now and thats good, this morning was a bit easier, but I had a disturbed nights sleep and awoke feeling like I had a terrible dose of flu, I belive this can happen? Anyway, I was like an old man hobbling around, so I took a day off work and am looking after myself and gradually feeling better. I cut down on coffee and sugar so I guess that adds to the withdrawals. Anyway I am hanging in here. nogard
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10-04-2005, 07:15 PM
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Hi Nogard - flu-like symptoms can be one of the withdrawal symptoms in the very early days. It will go away. The last time I quit I found the first three days to be the worst. Here's a link with some info about withdrawal symptoms: http://quitsmoking.about.com/cs/crav...withdrawal.htm Keep up the good work - you are doing great!
__________________ Sometimes I go about in pity for myself, and all the while a great wind is bearing me across the sky. ~Ojibwe saying~ |
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10-04-2005, 09:51 PM
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Thanks Margo quitters flu - I like that. I have most of those symptoms, but not the postnasal drip!Chy we could start a Smokriety Bus Things seem to be smoothing out this afternoon, although I still have a slight headache. nogard
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10-05-2005, 03:21 PM
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Day 4 now and I feel better this morning, thank God, yesterday was not good. I am still aching but the other flu like symptoms have gone. Going to try doing things with my other hand today, so that I switch "anchors" and break the reach for a ciggy thing. nogard
__________________ ...And like a bird that's on the wing and is flying free He can hear the song of home endlessly |
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10-05-2005, 07:39 PM
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Thanks bikewench Nearly lunch time now on day 4 and for the last few hours I have been shaking or trembling, finally I went for a walk and had some more to eat and it stopped, thank god, boy did that bring back memories. nogard
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10-05-2005, 08:20 PM
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whoa Nogard... memories.. I bet eh... yup.. I had to treat myself like a total invalid when I quit... gawd.. once I shed some of the poison... kinda spun my head around about how strong the hold really was... and how much it was taking from me.... and I loved smoking... still do... but... the knowledge that I would be responsible for my own crappy death is such a strong deterrant for me now... and it goes well with my biking... ;o) so.. I may have fond memories... but.. I also remember overdosing on nicotene... and not being able to stop... the sick feeling.. the ache in my lungs... man oh man... I so need to remember... but yeah... it's a killer... so.. your reaction is no surprise to me.. Blessings on Day 4 Nogard... yer doin good.. ;o) |
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10-05-2005, 10:03 PM
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Thanks bikewench and Kellie, it really helps to post here and have your support Well the shakes have gone and I seem to be a lot calmer now, hope this lasts a while, but whatever, I am determined and just keep feeding back each twinge into my determination to stay quit. Kel, don't sound corny to me at all, I belive I received it I see now how connected my addiction to booze and cigs was with the way I isolated myself. Having removed those I can now face the "isolation" thing, firts thing I am doing about it is getting out more with friends and I will start going out on my own as well, instead of smoking a pack of cigs on my own at home each night. nogard
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10-05-2005, 10:16 PM
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Nogard - you are doing great! Glad to hear you're feeling better - the first couple or so days can be tough but you're riding it out and staying strong. Isolation is a recovery killer and that's a really good insight you've had. Have fun with your friends!
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