Reciprocity

Turn that around this time by being your own best friend by doing the best thing you possibly can for your future! YOU, like all of us, CAN do it too no matter what method you use. Don't be fooled into thinking that some have it easier than others because they use a smoking cessation aid in the beginning. They too have to do ALL thar hard work that those of us who quit cold turkey do at some point. It just breaks it up a little bit more. It's not necessarily an easier road to travel because it can take a little longer using those aids. You know yourself better than anyone and therefore what might work best for you. Once you have decided how you want to proceed, just stay true to that commitment you have now made to yourself to quit smoking no matter what your addiction throws at you in the early days because we are here to support you through that phase of quitting. Just get on the board here and ask for help or advice. That's why we're here. I think you just might surprise yourself

I agree with what Doreen is saying R3; it's now time to make a plan to get off the gum. That doesn't mean quitting it right away but make a workable plan that YOU can live with. If you're using 3 per day, cut that down to 2 per day for a week or so then down to one per day for a short time then set a date to stop altogether. That way you will know how cutting it down will affect your cravings. It shouldn't be a gig deal at this point because you have done well in adjusting to the mental part of not smoking cigarettes and that's a major step forward because that's what takes the longest. Adjusting your day to day life so you can go about your day without smoking cigarettes. Getting nicotine out of your body is a 2 -4 day process once you stop putting it into your body by what ever means (smoking, vaping, gum, patches or sprays). It should not be that big an issue now after 4 months of not smoking. When you start cutting down on the gums and get a craving, distract yourself. Think about something else or go do something, even if it's just a walk around your living area. There are all kinds of ways to distract yourself. Whatever the case, you don't want to use the gums as a new mental crutch to keep putting nicotine into your body. That would just ruin all your hard work for the past 4 months.

Clousta Twatt, Scotland.

Thach

Time out

This whole thing is not making any sense to me

cart

12

12

Oh yes, we will If you do find yourself in a weak moment, please use the SOS page to post up that you are having a problem. Someone will come to talk you off the ledge, so to speak. We all want you to be successful and we all know that we have had those weak moments. An SOS post has saved countless quits.

Lots of people use quit aids, including NRT products to help them quit. There's no shame in that. What ever you need to do to stop smoking and works for you is fine. Providing you have a good idea of how long you should be using the quit aid then follow that plan. Purging your body of nicotine doesn't take long. It's the mental adjustment to no longer smoking that that requires more time.

The longer you stay quit, the more your rational, logical brain will take over. It's a real struggle in the early days and even months but slowly and surely, it happens. It doesn't happen as quickly as we would like but it DOES happen to all of us who just refuse to light up again no matter what our junkie brains might try to tell us.

That's Bakon's line ..... Keep marching

Glad you are back D1 and even happier you are still rockin' your quit

@desperate1!! Where have you been? Glad to see you back

Trust me efficacy, you are no different that any of the rest of us here and as long as you stick around and participate and read all you can, you will be successful in quitting this time. Our junkie brains try their best to keep that from happening but this group can help expose the reality of smoking and the lies your junkie brain will tell you just to keep you enslaved, You too can fine freedom and as you said ..... take back your life! There are so many benefits when you quit. Freedom from this addiction for life and an enormous sense of pride for what you have accomplished. Once you quit smoking, you know you can do anything!

Welcome efficacy I'm much like you in terms of social media sites. No Facebook activity or twitter and no other forums but I also joined this place a little over 2 years ago and I can tell you that this place is different. It's a great tool to help you quit when you associate with others who know exactly what you are going through. It's even more powerful than family and friends because we have all travelled the same path and can lend you a lot of support when you need it. We have the whole Joel library available here too and a lot of combined knowledge about quitting and how to get past some of the turbulent times so feel free to join in. We;'e a good supportive bunch here and might be able to help you in some way. Hope to see you around! One thing I can tell you for certain is that YOU too can quit. It's within all of us. You just need to find the right time, method and support group. You have found that 3rd component now!

NOPE! Too busy training my Giraffe the art of high diving!

12

Congrats on 4 months smoke free. Hope you can continue that and get off the nicotine gum too. Then, you will be truly free

Hey @Jeff! Where are you? Give us an update on how you're doing.

You have no sense what so ever

All their sacrifice is why we enjoy our freedom today. Thank you for your service!