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quit date-Wed.

constanceclum
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I do not do well with the preparation part. This w/e I have been totally obsessed with smoking even with the patch on. I decided to just take it off and do something different. I am going to use the nasal spray as that will be what my insurance will cover. I have used the patch several times and have always given up. Since insanity is trying the same thing over and over, expecting a different result, I think it is time to try something new. Reports are out (numerous) that it is okay to use more than one NRT at a time and the smoking cessation class I am taking advocates it. It is based out of Duke University who has done multiple studies on this. Early signs of too much nicotine is nausea and headache and, if I decide to do both, I will be cautious of those symptoms.

I have been reading blogs daily. I don't always blog but will blog more when my quit date actually gets here.

I have already been having depression symptoms as I'm not stabilized on meds. I am not getting much help from my new Psychiatrist so I guess I will have to go to behavioral health E.R. I had to stop 1 med due to side effects and she is not replacing it stating "she needs to get to know me better by reading my chart" That was a mo. ago. My symptoms are heavy fatigue, legs feeling like they weigh a hundred pounds and it kills my motivation.

I'm hoping for a great Mon. for all of you EXer's

Connie

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I'm 59 with severe COPD. I've decided I really want to live and I won't if I smoke. I have 4 grown boys, a grandson and granddaughter due on 9/10. Lots of reasons to live.