Quitting on the patch

[jennyfer976]

Hi everyone. I just recently started using the patch, 3 weeks ago to be exact. I am using Nicoderm CQ step 2. I cut down my smoking to 10 cigs per day prior to quitting (i smoked a pack a day before that) and then used step 2 instead of one (well because I was smoking 10 or less a day) anyways I need some support. The first week I cheated and would take 2-3 drags a day off a smoke while on the patch. I know your not suppose to do that (am I in danger now?) then the last 2 weeks have been the first 2 weeks EVER in my life I have not touched a cig. But I am irritabe and ancy even with the patch. I dont' feel any "withdrawl" I feel more like a craving or a missing of the habit. I know the doc says to exercise or do a hobbie or craft or something but all I wanna do is lay aroun and sometimes mope. I can't find the "MOTIVATION" to do things I used o do for some reason and I think its because I use to start every project with a cigarette. Even studying for school has become a challenge and I am afriad my grades are going to slip. I am 26 yrs old, smoked 1 pack per day for 10 years, cut down to 1/2 a pack a day the week before the patch and need help. Thanks!

[jennyfer976]

Well another day today. Still doing good. Still not smoking, weekend is coming up and I hope it remains good. I am going to try to go without the patch on saturday. We will see how it works.

[kathyjo]

Good for you Jenny and I like your attitude! I can't imagine that a low dose patch is going to hurt you much, it's better then smoking! Keep up the great work and when you are ready, you will do it : )  You want it and that makes all the difference. Keep some sunflower seeds on you and plenty of lollipops. Both of those help keep your hands busy as well as your mouth : )  Stay focused on positives and keep reminding yourself of all the reasons you are dumping those nasty smokes.
Congrats on not smoking and keep it up!

Kathy Jo

[jennyfer976]

Well heres an update: doing ok still not smoking, still on the mini low dose patch and can't seem to wean off. Tried yesterday and wore no patch, today felt like putting one on and couldn't resist. Damn still addicted to nicotine. but at least i am not smoking

[nyychic]

Keep it up!!  Good luck.  6 mos smoke free and lovin' it!
I used a book called The Easy Way to Stop Smoking by Allen Carr
and it worked wonders!!

Also I'm a good ole Ct. Girl myself!!  Born and raised there and then moved below the mason dixon at 16!!  But I grew up near Univerity of Ct. and Eastern!!  

[kathyjo]

and for all of those reasons you gave, I know you will work at it and in the end, win out.
Keep talking and keep reading...........it does get easier, I promise : )

[jennyfer976]

you never fail to amaze me and I give you credit for your journey. I hope to continue mine as well for all of the reasons anyone could ever want to quit, health and happiness and a longer good smelling life. more time, more money more love. Thank you...
i pray it all works out:)
I will keep going