So I went ballistic last evening; new plan

[Evelyn]

Ran outta house to the store for cigs.

I smoked again a few and so I made new plan;

I'll nicotine gum whenever I wanna rob the store

Rather this way then blow my quit everythime. 

The panick just overwhelms me too much, as I already have panick attacks

So I need some extra help rather do it right then not at all!!!!!

[Trish]

Evelyn, 

 

I can't speak for any NRT methods.  However I used (and still am using) Zyban (aka Wellbutrin) to help with my quit.  You would have to talk to your doctor about getting a prescription, but it may be an option.  I truly believe that it has helped tremendously with the physical part of quitting.  I still have to battle the mental part of it but I believe it has helped.  It may not be the best option if you suffer from panick attacks but it wouldn't hurt to discuss it with your doctor.  

[Trish]

Also, have you talked to your doctor about your panic attacks?  Do you have a treatment plan for that?

[Evelyn]

Trish I know Welbutrin, I wasn't allowed to use it in combination with other meds

[Evelyn]

Yeah I have therapy :)

[Trish]

Ok...that's good.  I just wanted to check.  You do whatever you need to do to KTQ.  Keep experimenting and see what is going to work for you.  Just don't give up!  We are here for you!

[Evelyn]

I know. I'll make it

[Trish]

You and me both, girl...somehow, someway we will get there!

[Evelyn]

Yeah we will :) but it a touch cracker

[El Bandito]

Evelyn, sorry to hear you had to break for the border.

 

What is it they say about HALT...hungry, angry, lonely or tired? I don't understand NRT too well, but if that is what working, perhaps that is the way to fight it?

[Still winning]

Posted Yesterday, 03:23 PM

Choking to death is more to fear then not smoking. I've seen my dad choke in a bloodclod after being diagnosed with lungcancer. He screamed for his mama. I myself have asthma and confront the fears of not smoking, the withdrawls rather then dying the same way my parents did.

 

These were your words my lovely friend, for my Mum yesterday...I KNOW you can do this.  I have suffered depression and anxiety and suffered the loss of wonderful people who I still don't convincingly know how I'm supposed to live without.  But this I know, smoking kills people, it takes us away from those we love, and you are as strong as you choose to be in this battle.  I saw you drop down at a massive rate with the NRT. Maybe go back on the smallest patch, you may use it as a crutch. But please please see the love this is sent with and stop giving yourself "excuses" to relapse. You deserve more for yourself, I want more for you!! xx

[Evelyn]

I know - that's why I use the gum. If I use the patch I will relapse whenever I go without. Gum is working. I use detox tea too

[Still winning]

My motto in the early days was whatever works! So go for it, and impose a self ban on going in the shop to buy cigs...that stuff will kill ya! x

[Evelyn]

I know Marti - I know

[sharonsiff]

I know. I'll make it

I believe in you too.

 

I used NRT and it can be useful for folk, like me, who lack belief in myself. It gave me chance to deal with the addiction in manageable stages, first the actual cigarettes and then the nicotine. You do whatever you need to do, your quit, do anything you need to but just don't smoke....avday at a time. It soon mounts up Evelyn...my days total to nearly 10 months now. I was exactly like you....and evenn if your scared please just face the fear and do it anyway...you'll be so glad you did.

[Still winning]

Yikes, sounded a bit like a lecture, didn't mean it too :)  xx

[Pippa]

(((Evelyn))) - do what you need to do but remember the sooner nicotine is out the better you will be - that said - sending lots of love and hoping you feel better !

[Aine]

Ran outta house to the store for cigs.

I smoked again a few and so I made new plan;

I'll nicotine gum whenever I wanna rob the store

Rather this way then blow my quit everythime. 

The panick just overwhelms me too much, as I already have panick attacks

So I need some extra help rather do it right then not at all!!!!!

 

 

I found these videos extremely helpful the first two weeks of my quit. Daily Quitting Lesson Guide

 

 

 

 

Link to YouTube Featured Playlists for all of Joel Spitzer's Stop Smoking Videos

 

 

I watched these like crazy, educating myself on the nature of addiction, how nicotine works on the body, and how deep breathing can help alleviate the craving. I too have had panic attacks in the past; panic for me is fear, and if you look at how your body reacts in a panic mode, it is ALL about breathing. Fear is shallow rapid breathing, resulting in lack of oxygen and some other chemical stuff I can't explain! lol. But, I found that I was able to alleviate most of my panic attacks by deep breathing exercises and talking to others so they could tell me I was full of crap about my fears, usually. And, that I wasn't alone. . .you're not, either, Evelyn.

[jimmy]

•  evelyn  dont give up you can do this i know it seams hard right now the first 2 weeks are the hardest   but it will get easyer  time will drag by at first but then it will fly by and next thing you know it been a year  so keep going we got your back   post an sos if you need help  wish i was here more   ((((((evelyn))))))  your friends  know you can  make   it :D 

[Evelyn]

Jimmy see my new post entitled I made it day 1

[bakon]

Nope. Not hard. I'll be the guy who won't let this slide. You want help quiting you can't light another one. Doesn't work that way. Go ahead with any method but all require no lighter

[Evelyn]

Bakon I just posted I continue my journey dude :)

[Evelyn]

Already back on track!

[Nicole Diver]

I am so glad to hear you are back on track.

Not a one of us deserves all the horrors that go hand in hand with smoking.

No more!  Not for us.