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The text messages from quitnow.ca really helped motivate me when I was feeling cravings. I loved how they tapered off, and I’m glad I can come back now that I’ve quit to see how much money I’ve saved.

I am wondering how long I should use the NRTs. I naturally reduced the amount, so now I am at about 4mg or so a day between the inhaler, lozenges and gum. Should I start to ween myself purposely or wait to see if it happens naturally ? It has been helpful this last week as cravings popped back up. What is the length of time that it is wise to keep up the replacement? Thanks!

A milestone today.

I have a hair and nails appointment.

My health has improved and I desire to look good on the exterior. 🌼

They need an app to remind you that you quit every 15 minutes and it asks you every hour if you smoked , and if you didn’t it gives you virtual coins in the amount of money you saved to play games with.. lots of times you just forget that you quit … or forget the reasons, or the encouragement isn’t there .. none of the quit smoking apps have that platform .. just an idea.. I’m quitting March 31.. because I want occupation to be routine… all the things you put off to have that smoke… all thos little celebrations are fulfilling your celebratory needs.. when it comes to a real celebration you already had your celebration for the day, the week, the month.. celebrations are not typically hourly.. or daily for that matter..

57 years old and readying myself to quit for good
Have been on NRT for almost two weeks but stress at work has made me still smoke
I know I have to stop buying cigarettes but also have issat work which increase my failure

Quitting again.made it for a few years but went back last year.Using the patch this time.

Hi everyone....It's Day 25 and cigarettes not smoked - 1,035.

My quit is easier this time around and I'm not sure why.

Not ONCE have I felt the urgency to go to my corner 7/11.

The cravings are manageable...maybe because I rely heavily on NRT's.

My routine is using the mouth spray first thing in the am, then I enjoy my coffee. Throughout the day I allow myself to experience the effective withdrawal relief from the nicotine lozenges.

I sometimes become concerned about my nicotine addicted brain and feel that I have junky mentality when it relates to smoking. I must remain vigilant. Not one puff ever. That unhealthy lifestyle is history. I am now embracing being smoke free. I will remain on the alert for the nicodemon, and I'm committed to kick his butt to the curb. This time I feel confident and strong . 🌻

I am trying to quit smoking but i cannot handle the urges ..

i been smoking cigs since i was 13 .. i am 35 years old right now but i look like im 45 because of cigs ... i want to quit because it will be good for my health & i will save lots of money.. cigs are too expensive and i cant support the habit

I've been smoking way to long and really need to quit

morning all!

well this is a first, might not seem like a long time to some but the mark is a first for me. still cant believe it.
Whats new for me this time is that I constantly give myself permission to go buy smokes if i really think its going to help whatever I am feeling or going through at the moment. Well cant even get out to my car before my brain simply says IS A CIG really going to change anything? well the answer is constantly NO! So that being said I dont go buy any and Im clean for another day. The whole process is so different this time. More in control of the reality of my quit as well as the pull of the only addiction of so many in my life that continues to have a hold, even if short lived. I think I am going to buy myself some beautiful flowers today to celebrate the simple control I really do have over this monster
. NOPE
still hangin in
chronic 56

I've rewarded myself with something very special.

I bought an engravable sterling silver bracelet and had it customized with text - N.O.P.E.

It's my motto and I plan to wear it daily. 🌺

My best friend lost her battle today with cancer from smoking. She ended up with mouth cancer then a tumour in her neck. Its was one of the worst death I have ever seen. It took her life with in two months she didn’t even get to fight. She did quit smoking but it was way to late. I think she knew a long time ago and didn’t say anything because she didn’t want to quit smoking. Seriously this addiction is so bad. All I know is she saved my life. I will never put the lighter to my head ever again it cost my friend her life.

Never ever again not ever. Not even one.

I had a heart transplant two years ago I still find it hard cause sometime all I can think about is smoking but it’s been a six weeks since I had one and I think I am doing good I just need that extra support thank u