Rather post an SOS

[Evelyn]

Now I'm on the lowest patch I'm experiencing some withdrawals. I DO NOT want to smoke but I just need you peeps support, I rather post an SOS one time too many then one time too late, right?

 

I feel like crying - not for mental reason but just going through some withdrawals and I feel the urge 'to buy a pack', Not going to run to the store right away but I need some back up here. So sorry for bothering you guys. 

 

I just need to get through it. 

[Evelyn]

And don't tell me to pull of the patch caz that means right now I'll rob the store I need to wean off slowly, just am that kinda person because otherwise I'll switch and the withdawals get too worse and I relapse, just being realistic. I already feel like a hero for doin' it on patch step 3 right now. 

[Evelyn]

Sorry for bitching :(

[Tink]

for 1 you post as much as you need

 

and 2 you are no bother at all

 

3 you are getting these cravings as nicotine has gone back into your system and your addict brain is saying oh lovely give me some more - you have to fight it Evely and tell it NO thats your lot thats all you are getting and you are not getting anymore no matter how much you scream at me

 

you have to fight it and let it know you are the boss

 

try and keep busy and work through any craves - update your blog, play the games here have a little fun take your mind off it if you can

[Tink]

stop saying sorry this is why we are all here to help and support - you did the right thing x

[MarylandQuitter]

Bother?  No bother!!  Keep bitching.  You've earned that right and keep fighting for your life!

 

Do not go to the store to get cigarettes and do not smoke.  Nobody would ever tell you to pull the patch off, especially since you're having a hard time right now.  You can get through this.  It's part of the healing process.

 

You should be very proud of yourself because you've been a "hero" through all of this.  Stay strong and do not remove that patch.  Whatever you need to do to not smoke, do it.

 

Keep posting as much as you need to.  That is what this support forum is for.  We're here for you.  Right now and always.

[Evelyn]

OKay thanks friends :) for being you

[Evelyn]

I'm also tapering off the valerian as I became destructive of it :)

[Colleen]

Hey Evelyn,

It's better to be safe than sorry.  If venting here helps you, then I say go for it.  If the patch helps you keep it on.  How about each time you get an urge, you chew a piece of gum or candy?  Make a new habit.  Keep us updated on how you are doing  :)

[sherry]

Hi again Evelyn,.. you have NOTHING to say "sorry" for... MQ made this board for us to come and get support from each other.. when some one else is have'n a bad day with their quit, don't you want to be able to help them through it?? Sure you do!!.. it just happens that today - right now - it's not your turn to help some one else, it's your turn to be helped.. so let us help you now.. and when some ones else needs your help - then you can be there for them... ok ? ;)

[Evelyn]

I just so feel like robbing the freaking market for a pack. Going to take some mint gum now! and 2 glasses of water!

[Evelyn]

*chewing*

[Tink]

you can do this you are stronger than you think as someone else says " a crave is not a command" get nasty with it, shout at it people used to think i was crazy when walking and I would be having this out loud argument with myself but thats what you got to do

 

tell it to get lost and stop bothering you and then distract yourself and ignore it 

[sherry]

What else do you do to keep busy?... I went to jig zone and put small puzzles together.. it  takes me (cuz i'm not good at it) 15 or so minutes to do one, it's free, theres lots to choose from.. or chew on straws.. or tooth picks..

[sherry]

Hahaha.. now Evelyn... you know you can't go rob the store for ciggs... how would we bail you out?... :P

[Evelyn]

Craving and how I handle it

[Evelyn]

Hahaha.. now Evelyn... you know you can't go rob the store for ciggs... how would we bail you out?... :P

You can't LOL

[sherry]

:) so see, don't go rob'n no cigg store's ;) .... Op I see you posted how you handle a crave, let me read it, be right back.

[sherry]

I like that you are looking ahead - long term, this is FABULUS !!!  you're not stuck in the moment, great job on that!

 

so tell me.. what do you do to keep your hands busy?.. what helps you pass the time for the new non smoking you ?

[Evelyn]

Tea!!! Drinking tea!

[Evelyn]

20 herbal tea

[action]

Sorry Evelyn, having a hard time at work so couldn't get on here!

 

Great work posting an SOS - never be afraid to do that no matter what!

 

And no need to apologise.  We are here to help you in times like these :)

 

Now I am going to read through the thread and respond properley, but I just wanted you to know that I'm 'here' now ;)

[Doreensfree]

Hi everlyn,don't worry about the patch.....you do what it takes.......

As long as you stay quit.....it doesn't matter,and come here as often as it takes.......

Just don't stick a cancer stick in your mouth and set fire to it.....

Look at your ticker......well done sweetie......keep climbing....

[action]

OK, now I am up-to-date!

 

(((Evelyn)))

 

You are doing really well.  Remember your David and Goliath!!

 

Oh, and what teas do you like, what are your favourites?

[Evelyn]

Thanks Doreen (((hugs)))