Once and for all

[jillar]

Yea @tocevoD it sounds like you're still getting a lot of nicotine between the patches and lozenges. I would worry you're getting too much nicotine using both and would encourage you to maybe try using just the lozenges since those sound like your preference. 

At any rate, the idea with patches and lozenges is to reduce your nicotine use over time and at four weeks I would think they would have started doing that. Just my opinion.....

[Minnie Mouse]

It's doable for you to remain smoke free long term.  None of us long timers are just "special" people.  We have the same time as you & everybody else who hasn't smoked today ... one day.  

 

I changed how I saw smoking in order to remain smoke free without having an ongoing struggle with it or to keep relapse/slips as an open option for myself.  I educated myself on nicotine addiction (it is not just a bad habit) to learn how addiction(s) work. 

 

I needed to understand what smoking did to my brain/mind/thought process and to my body systems.  I needed to find my willingness and free choice to not smoke no matter how I felt, what I thought, or what happened to me in life going forward.  The ongoing recovery process can include a bunch of self-discovery & personal changes (if you are open to it). 

 

Best Wishes. 

[Genecanuck]

  On 10/4/2024 at 2:37 PM, tocevoD said:

Sorry for not posting Genecanuck. I'm at the place I need to be to get posting again now.today is my quit day. As mentioned in previous posts it's easier when I've got my son. Got him till Wednesday night next week. Going out for a drink, which I do rarely, is a gateway as is boredom which I have lots of. I need to occupy my time when my son is not with me. The determination is there again. When you go back to it you realise how it makes you feel. Heartburn, lethargy and wasting money. Time to get back on the train.

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Hi @tocevoD... No need to appologize. I was checking in becasue i was concered and wanted to know how you are doing. Keep that determination you have to quit. Get back on the train with us and we will support you. I hope you are ok. Keep posting. Keep seeing support.  

[Genecanuck]

Good morning @tocevoD

 

I just read your thread and got caught up on your progress. Wow, good for you. You are making some good progress. Just keep it going my friend.