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GangstaVizier is eagerly anticipating Yosemite in August!

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I quit — 2 months ago

smoking yesterday. Again. I was going to post this under finish what I start but since I’m not sure I’m finished and I certainly haven’t been in the past when I’ve quit before, I figured this was more apropos? I feel pretty good this morning and I think I can make it through today too.

Jun 11, 02:52AM PDT 8 cheers

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melissa is counting down the hours/minutes/seconds til 5 o'clock.

Good luck.

Kicking the nicotine habit is a beast. I officially stopped smoking in January, but damn, six months later, it’s still hard. Hopefully things will go better for you.

Jun 11, 10:02AM PDT | Thread | Respond to this 1 cheer

GangstaVizier is eagerly anticipating Yosemite in August!

So far

I’ve been feeling pretty good and it’s been reasonably easy. I’m wearing patches and I haven’t really craved a cigarette yet. Personally, if I wear patches for the rest of my life and it keeps me from smoking, I can live with it. :)

Jun 11, 03:42PM PDT | Thread | Respond to this 1 cheer

melissa is counting down the hours/minutes/seconds til 5 o'clock.

So you're doing it the SMART way?

I, on the other hand, did it the cold turkey way, which could explain my intense longing for a smoke when I’m driving, after I eat, when I wake up, when…

Jun 11, 05:14PM PDT | Thread | Respond to this 1 cheer

GangstaVizier is eagerly anticipating Yosemite in August!

Yeah

but I’ve quit with patches before and with Wellbutrin and with Chantix and went back every time. Sooooo….even though it might have been relatively painless each time it has yet to really stick.

Jun 11, 06:24PM PDT | Thread | Respond to this 1 cheer

melissa is counting down the hours/minutes/seconds til 5 o'clock.