Here we go
Getting started ...... So I'm 62 and have smoked since 14. I recently had a ct to find out why I have a severe chronic cough. Surprisingly lungs were great! No cold but very minor emphezema changes. Not the caused of my cough, it's a thyroid issues. But I feel like I'm dodging a bullet to hi this long and so it's time to act!!!;
I quit once before by vaping, HUGE MISTAKE. I tried NRT which is very successful for many but didn't really work for me. Today I went to my gp, got a script for quitting medication (nicotine blocker) and I've set my quit date for July 19th.
I'm super excited but also anxious. I became a paraplegic in 2013 and my smoking doubled, likely due to boredom. So definately have to be well prepared for the date ahead.
HERE WE GO! .
I take the meds. A good idea is to get started on the meds prior to your quit date. Just because it’s a build up. In the first week you only have one tablet then build up to date & night.
I didn’t know this & couldn’t get the script filled until the day after I quit. I still stayed off them. 20 days now. Follow the instructions on the pack. I recommend taking the tablet in the middle of or immediately after your meal & drink lots of water. Best wishes :)
Thankyou! Yes I started the meds two days ago and my set quit date is 20th, so 12 days after starting meds
If you can take the doubt out of your success rate of Quitting and turn it into Quitting this one last time permanently Forever! It will work
Thats why we say Nope.
NotOnePuffEver.
Have you thought about changing things up , like places where you smoked re decorate . Ie : the deck was a place I smoked often . I made it into a quit oasis or retreat that made it a cozy place to visit . Instead of cigarettes and ashtray , lighting , fav flowers , positive uplifting audio books upbeat music , bird feeders I replaced the cigarette ( something I thought I enjoyed ) for what I truly enjoyed . Cigarettes are nothing . I like what puff n o more said about removing doubt . Doubt is a negative thought , replace with love and trust . You are doing this for you . You are worth it .
I hope you are feeling better and glad to hear that the doctor got down to the bottom of your health concerns . I hope treatment for the thyroid issues will help you to feel much better . I do know that quitting smoking will help too . Good job taking care of yourself and being proactive .
Thankyou for all your support. Today is about day 7 of the medication, they suggest to quit about 10-14 days after starting. I have noticed, without trying, that I'm down to 7 a day so it's clearly starting to work!