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I found making notes also really helpful. In the beginning you do not notice the change from one day to another. All days seem to be a challenge. But looking back you can see the improvement and progress made. Yes, looking for the positive: saving money and no cold feet in winter! Boy have I suffered from cold, numb feet. No matter how many pair of socks, type of boots. Not anymore

Your doing great …I believe in you if I did it after 52 years , I know you can Keep focused and your eye on the prize

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This is another key to staying quit; looking for the positives from quitting rather than focusing on the challenges of the early days.

Thank you for this post @DenaliBlues, super helpful! The below sentence really stood out to me. Great idea naming the weeks! I may start doing this so I can compare them and see the improvements!

Yes 2 days now! Thank you! I have thought about smoking a few times but not wanting to do it. I brushed it off and got stuck into doing something else. Hopefully this will continue!

That's exactly it! I'm around 48 hours nicotine free now (on Day 7 no smoking) and if you told me at the beginning that I'd leave my patch off the first week I'd laugh saying no way! I'll see how it goes but will always be wary of any hiccups!

Thank you @DenaliBlues If a tiny octopus in a top hat believes in me, I certainly have to believe in myself too!

Hi SD2026, so you are now a couple of days without nicotine? Very good!! Now patience comes in play: it will gradually going better. Have faith in yourself: you can do this!!

Excellent post @DenaliBlues and spot on. The beginning can be a nightmare but it definitely gets better, so hang in there newbies, all will be fine!

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That sounds very famliar to me, what you said about forgetting to replace your patch. I think I was on day 2 and took my patch off to have a shower. I forgot to put it back on and when I remembered, I thought ... hummm, maybe I'll just see if I can do this cold turkey now. Why not get the nicotine outta my system right now. It worked out fine for me in the end so yes, it's very doable. I also agree about staying connected to the forum. I was never a social media person but I was pleasantly surprised how much hanging with a bunch of quitters was in helping me though the tough days. Stay the course @SD2026 and you'll make it to freedom!!