I am on my 30th day quit and so proud of myself! I have used (and continue to gather) every resource possible including this website. Before I quit I used an app for my phone that helped me track my smoking. After a few days, when I'd push the button to smoke it would ask me if I could wait so many minutes which eventually turned to hours. I signed up for a paid study at smokefree.gov; they sent me mini lozenges that I use faithfully. They also do the phone check in weekly to talk about how I'm doing. I like the lozenges because I feel more in control. With the patches I felt like when things got hard, rubbing my patch just didn't provide the control I needed. I've created my own list of positives from not smoking. Each day I add to it....like today I added easier to breathe walking up a flight of stairs (which I had to do this morning). I also downloaded a stop smoking hypnosis app that I listen to most days and/or nights. I've quit drinking alcohol and sodas and have switched to nothing but water. When things get really rough, I walk even if it’s just circles around the house. And as rewards for myself, I’ve whitened my teeth and had a facial. It hasn’t been easy, but I know I will NEVER smoke again. I know this may seem like overkill to some, but frankly whatever it takes, right? If anyone has additional resources or ideas, let me know. 🙂
