Day 2

[DMuise]

I’m on day 2, but, I’m thinking I might go from using the patch, to using my e-cig. I haven’t decided yet. Hope you all have a great smoke free day.

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Hey Debbie, good to hear from you on Day 2, well done!

As you know, I stopped cold turkey but we have several members here who stopped successfully with the aid of patches and e-cigs. In my opinion, try to stick with the patches for a bit longer. If you go to the e-cigs you will have to wean yourself off the hand to mouth habit along with reducing your nicotine levels. Definitely have the e-cig on stand by for when you come off the patches. But have faith in yourself and that you are stronger than you think, I certainly surprised myself how strong I was.....

[DMuise in reply to RoisinO1]

Thank you for some great advice.

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to DMuise]

Do whatever is best for yourself and staying smoke free

[Phobicmaniac 2 Years Smoke Free]

Hi DMuise - well done on day 2

I agree with Roisin that the patches may be easier to come off than the e-cig in the long term. I stopped cold turkey almost 2 and half years ago so would not be able to advise on them other than reading others here experiences.J

Just as a matter of interest, are patches prescribed for a period of time and you use them until finished and then you are on your own? Why are you considering moving to an e-cig?

[DMuise in reply to Phobicmaniac]

Thank you for your reply. I’m thinking I’m really missing having a cigarette in my hand, so, I think, doing the e-cigarette should solve that problem. I’m kinda feeling out the best options for my journey.

[Nozmo Valued Contributor]

I’m going to fly in the face of current advice and say you should go with whatever feels right for you....but decide soon, and don’t use both.

Have you used an ecig before or is it something you have just bought?

[DMuise in reply to Nozmo]

Great advice. Yes, I have used an e-cigarette before, and, I own one.

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to DMuise]

I used an ecig, not for everyone but worked for me. Whichever method you choose I wish you success...and hope today's going alright.

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Well Debbie, how is things now?

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

1 week today DMuise !!

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

How is today going for you DMuise - you getting through with just the e-cig?