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I decided to quit smoking a month ago. I am using the patch.

I did great until a week ago when i went out and thought i could have one in the morning (my most missed smoke). That turned into one here ..one there.. and BAM. Im stuck again. I feel depressed that i failed.

I still have my patch on. I just moved today to a lesser dosage of the patch.

I want to quit so bad but i keep falling..any advise??

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The only advice I have is that I refused to let something have more will power over me . I still fight and want one so bad but I refuse to give in and be defeated. Good luck 👍

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Thank you! You are right. I am a pretty strong cookie but i just cant find that one thing to divert me from my own thinking.

It is usually when im bored i want one.

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Its hard. I miss smoking period , the only thing I don't miss about smoking is the smell on my breathe- before it was cigarette smell mixed with breathe mints. I wish I had a easy answer and fix, I don't but I do know you can do it. Every time I reached for a smoke I would say over and over" really holly, your that weak" and that would make me step back and rethink . I will keep my fingers crossed 🤞 and say a prayer 🙏

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Thank you Holly. I so appreciate the help and prayer 😌

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hi Ladybug1

me too.😁

be strong 😁

hi Ladybug1

don't feel to bad 😒

we have all tried several times to stop 😈

you just keep trying.one day you will win 😁

you are stronger than you think 😁

you take care 😊

keep kicking 😎

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RoisinO1Administrator3 Years Smoke Free

Welcome Ladybug1 - it is tough, VERY tough quitting but can be done - my advice is you have be 100% in the right mindset to want to quit and succeed - the physical cravings with only last 3 - 5 days, then the mental battle starts where you just take one day at a time. Knowledge is key too. Read up as much as you can on what happens when you quit so you can prepare yourself to deal with it - have a good read of all the pinned posts across the way and other members here in the community and their stories / journeys.

I am 17 months quit cold turkey and the early days were extremely tough but I got through it - my mental mantra was withdrawal won't kill me but continuing to smoke could very well do so...

We look forward to seeing you in Day 1 very soon :)

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Ladybug1 in reply to RoisinO1

Thank you.love your mantra.

I have my patch on and ready for the next step. I do think i might use your mantra.

Thank you again!

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RoisinO1Administrator3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Ladybug1

Your welcome, keep in touch :)

evening Ladybug1

how are you tonight.hope your feeling better 😁

take care 😊

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Jodiyogi2 Years Smoke Free

Hi! Quitting was the hardest thing I've ever done! I found it helpful to change my routine, completely!!! Smoking is a habit and it helps to change everything😩

I also found that not having cigarettes nearby was helpful. (If you have to go out and buy them, it's a bit more difficult.)

I'm going on100 days! I never thought I'd make it,

You can do it!!!!!!

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Ldanilovics in reply to Jodiyogi

Can't wait for 100 days. I'm going on 39 days. How sad we know the exact days since our last smoke. The struggle is real. But I will overcome this.

Hi ladybug 1

I'm back on day 1 again as I keep just having the 1. It's hard when you have smoked for so long to break the habit. This time I'm going to really focus on why I want to quit. If you'd like a quit buddy maybe we could help each other?

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go girl 😁

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RoisinO1Administrator3 Years Smoke Free in reply to

Hi Hidden - good to read that you haven't given up quitting... can you just confirm your new quit date for your milestone badges, also may be create a new post on an update for support and encouragement - stay close to us :)

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pk89901 Year Smoke Free

Very tough for first week, I tried to quite many times but failed in first week :( now I tried again, didn't smoke since 45 days. Good Luck (y)

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RoisinO1Administrator3 Years Smoke Free in reply to pk8990

Great to see you are going strong pk8990 well done!!

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pk89901 Year Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1

Thank You too, always feels motivated here after reading your words (y)

Thanks guys. I find a week without cigarettes not too bad... and then I think I may as well have one and try again next week. Just need to get over the 2 week mark with no cigs at all!

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RoisinO1Administrator3 Years Smoke Free in reply to

Have you started your new quit Hidden

Yes roisin, I started again again again etc.. today 😳

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treacle1965

im not using patches im vaping now im pleased i havnt touched cigerette in a month ive cut down on nicotine doses to im on last one before 0 vape works

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treacle1965

hi and wd ive quit smoking but im vaping instead gives my hands something to do ive gone down 3 lvs nicotine in month now im on lowest before im totally nicotine free

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juliecakes1 Year Smoke Free6 Months Smoke Free

Hi it can b done I am five months I was on valentines day I styll use my Vape it deffo gets easier itz the mindset I have a toddler and they r stress but I go in the kitchen and smoke my Vape

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RoisinO1Administrator3 Years Smoke Free in reply to juliecakes

Welcome juliecakes , perhaps create an introductory post and share your story

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