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Shirley Harlow
Quit Date: January 7, 2012
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Posted: February 7, 2012 12:36 PM Post subject: New member |
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Hi, I'm 61 and have quit smoking. Am using nicotine patches because trying total cold turkey gave me horrific headaches, confusion, anxiety and moodiness. Now I'm concerned that patches may be just a stop-gap. any feedback would be appreciated. I just feel so alone in this. |
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Cowgirl UP!
Quit Date: July 26, 2004
Posts: 5029 Location: Ala
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Posted: February 7, 2012 9:03 PM Post subject: |
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It has always been a debatable issue but I will tell you I too am 61 and I quit using the patch and Zyban...in the end, you still must go without the patch but for me, it saved the people around me... I had a really hard time quitting but that was in 2004....My vote is do whatever it takes to quit smoking...right or wrong...you want to be a quitter this time out.
Kay _________________
All with a little help from my friends, COWGIRL UP |
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Cowgirl UP!
Quit Date: July 26, 2004
Posts: 5029 Location: Ala
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Posted: February 7, 2012 9:07 PM Post subject: |
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wow I knew I was the blabber mouth but I had to go back and delete several of these posts....sorry _________________
All with a little help from my friends, COWGIRL UP |
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kannprint
Quit Date: April 10, 2004
Posts: 4988 Location: St. Louis, MO
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Posted: February 7, 2012 11:32 PM Post subject: |
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Hi Shirley, and welcome to woofmang. Kay is right. We all have to manage our quit in the manner that works best for us. Cold turkey worked for me but I know that isn't for everyone. It doesn't matter how you quit just find the way that's best for you and do it. Quitting isn't easy but it's well worth the effort. _________________
LIVE WELL, LAUGH OFTEN, LOVE MUCH.
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Alleghany!
Quit Date: June 6, 2004
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Posted: February 8, 2012 8:52 AM Post subject: |
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Hello! I know you can do this.
I'm not a regular poster, but I've been on woofmang since I quit in 2004. I was living in the rural country and the internet was my only support. The support made all the difference in the world!
Congrats on taking your quit!!! |
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Mary Dude
Quit Date: June 15, 2004
Posts: 4803 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Posted: February 10, 2012 10:26 PM Post subject: |
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Hi Shirley - congrats on quitting...just take it one day at time - and if the patch keeps you from smoking - use it...and step down to manage the nicotine withdrawal. Nicotine is a powerfully addictive drug - and cigarettes become an integral part of everything we do and there are lots of habits to break when you quit - but you CAN do it...support can really make a difference - keep that quit going...it will get easier! _________________
Mary D.
Smoke-free one day at a time!
Worry doesn't help tomorrow's troubles, but it does ruin today's happiness! |
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erickg23
Quit Date: February 6, 2012
Posts: 119 Location: Elkridge, MD
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Posted: February 13, 2012 1:50 PM Post subject: |
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Hi Shirley,
Congrats on the quit!!! Good luck with the patch I did use that before and it helped but gave me crazy dreams. Chantix works well as well.
Erick _________________
Peace & Love, Peace & Love
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