Cold turkey vs substitute

[carolinet1974]

Hi

I stopped on Saturday night cold turkey after reading Alan Carr’s Easyway to stop smoking.

He says it’s better to have no substitutes which I can see where he is coming from but since this morning I’ve been panicking that I can’t cope with giving up although I am determined to give up. I now it sounds like a contradiction.

Any help would greatly be appreciated and what you think.

Caroline x

[TheTabbyCat Administrator LONG TERM WINNER]

Hi carolinet,welcome back to Quit Support💙. There is no correct way of quitting nor is there an easy way. 🚭

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[Corrina125 7 YearsSmokefree]

Hello Caroline welcome back! It’s been a while. You must do what’s best for you. You know that! NRT worked for you in the past xx

[carolinet1974 7 MONTH WINNER]

Yes I am going to put in more of a plan in place and then try again x

[louloubelll 6 Years smokefree]

Dear carolinet, please try not to panic.🐱 once you get past the first day, you can be proud. As the days quickly turn into weeks, you will amaze yourself with the strength you have! Stay strong😊💪 you can do it, we all did. Come on here for support before you start your day, as we are here for you!

[carolinet1974 7 MONTH WINNER]

Yes I will. I will get over this and once I have more of a plan in place I will try again x thanks for your support x

[Briarwood Administrator LONG TERM WINNER]

Hi carolinet, welcome back and we look forward to supporting on your journey to a healthier future. Which ever way you choose to quit, we’ll be here for you👍🏼

I think there are advantages to both methods but the ultimate decision is yours. I suggest you take a piece of paper and write down the pros and cons to each. Good luck🍀xx

[carolinet1974 7 MONTH WINNER in reply to Briarwood]

I will do and thanks for your support x

[Jason2254]

I’m currently reading the same book. But I’ve read it twice, as I did not feel I gained a proper understanding. I’m going to stop as soon as I finish the book (following his tip, haha), so let me know how your progress goes. All the best!

[carolinet1974 7 MONTH WINNER in reply to Jason2254]

No I gave in I don’t think the book was for me. Going to look into NRT x

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That is what I did I laid them down.. and if I feel I need a smoke I just come here and do some reading till the urge goes away