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I feel awful

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I slipped up and smoked a cigarette. I've smoked 1-2 a day. I feel really guilty except that I'm not smoking a pack n a half to two packs. I buckle under stress. Even though I've smoked a couple a day I'm still totally tired with headaches and I'm just walking through a fog. I don't know what to do anymore. I feel really bad about not succeeding like I thought I would. Has anyone else slipped up? Any ideas?

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NewKaren5 MONTH WINNER

Hi Rachel 👋

Tell me.... are you using any NRT? If not, this could be the problem. You were a heavy smoker so fitting down to 1-2a day is good.... now let's get you Smokefree 👍

Karen xx

in reply to NewKaren

A NRT ? Like the patch? I was using the patch. Then thought I didn't need the the nicotine anymore in my system. Then I smoked a day later.

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NewKaren5 MONTH WINNER in reply to

Hi Rachel

It seems to me that you need something..... have you considered gum, lozenges, vaping?

There are lots of options out there for you.

Have a browse around the pinned posts, there's load of info in there.

xxx

in reply to NewKaren

I thought the patch would be helpful. I can't chew gum but I can try the lozenges. Thanks

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Vonni823 Months Winner

Hi am the queen of slip ups, don't feel bad the support on here is great, the physical side affects can make us want to put a fag in our mouths to relieve them, it doesn't work it just makes them worse, Use some NRT if u can, keep going u can do it, the first couple of weeks require extra TLC. Treat ur self with kindness good luck. X

in reply to Vonni82

Thank you

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Lizzie746 Years smokefree

I would say most people who try to quit slip up,it's just a case of learning the triggers and how to cope without mr Nic . So get back on the quit train,you can succeed it's not always going to be easy but if your determined you will succeed 🙂 Good luck & everyone here will support you x

in reply to Lizzie74

Thanks. I'm starting over today

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Lizzie746 Years smokefree

You'll succeed,I've had many failed attempts in the past but I kept trying & here I am 6 months smokefree,positive thoughts & determination will help you get there. Good luck 😉

in reply to Lizzie74

I'm starting over today!

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Veteran250 in reply to

Rachel...... I had to give up for medical reasons, I didn't think twice, just stopped buying cigarettes.......August 13th this year was my 10th year smoke free anniversary, and I'm not proud to admit I smoked 40 a day for over 40years..... I'm 73 now and breathing easy and living life to the full xx 🌺🌸

Don.

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