February 23, 201610 yr I didn't put a patch on this morning just to see if I could handle no nicotine. And I actually have not had any problem today at all! No physical cravings what so ever. I'm amazed, seems like a miracle to me.
February 23, 201610 yr Woo Hoo!! The sooner you get rid of all the nicotine, the sooner all the withdrawal is over. So happy it has been a good day, but beware the roller coaster yet to come. You can do this!!
February 24, 201610 yr That's great, Karen. :) I wore the patch for 8 days, took it off b/c it wouldn't stay on due to the heat. I forgot about it the next morning and never looked back. The only noticeable difference was I was completely exhausted due to withdrawing from the stimulant, nicotine. It was a welcome change, because I was wired. Let us know how you make out, but I think you will do just fine :)
February 24, 201610 yr I can believe it! When the nicotine is gone the healing can begin. Remember in the days to come that cravings pass. They always do.
February 24, 201610 yr Good. Now be ready to get crabby. Mean crabby for a few days. It will pass. How to deal with it.....keep mouth shut. Don't say anything for a few days. Just shut up and you can't get in trouble. Ps wish I did that today myself. Crabby working night shift
February 24, 201610 yr Brilliant Karen as others have said just watch out for the down days! You have got this ;)
February 24, 201610 yr When I went off the patch on a sorta forced quit (I was in a mental institute) I didn't notice any side effects.
February 24, 201610 yr Indigo-- it's between our ears... the mental sh*t but also the withdrawls.... took me 10 years to believe it. All smoke/lobby/industry I really believe if you get your mindset right (now gonna hijack a quote) it's easy peasy.IT IS. Always N.O.P.E. no exeptions. I kick on that quote (not litterally, before have to hear that all upcoming years) It's just basicly so simple
February 24, 201610 yr O and Indigo (and TEW) that doesn't mean being a kick-ass quiter, being strong means you're not able to be vunerable, crying, pissed off etc. It is just rather chew on the car, like Bakon (after a few years you wanna loose weight- another reason) or punch a pillow, cry your eyes out and sing-a-long with who-cares: but always NOPE You're doing great :) both Karen and you Indigo
February 24, 201610 yr Who here is familiar with the story of The Elephant and The Magic Feather? HINT: You don't need The Feather. You never did. You could *always* fly without it. Easy Peasy
February 24, 201610 yr Yeah, good reminder :P :D Why didn't anyone ever came up with that ealier, but 2 years later ;)
February 24, 201610 yr Who here is familiar of the story of The Elephant and The Magic Feather? HINT: You don't need The Feather. You never did. You could *always* fly without it. Easy Peasy Love this!
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