My quit date was Sept. 7 and it came and went. I have not figured out how to handle the triggers. My biggest challenge comes from the stress, isolation, and the day's routine monotony of being a sole care provider and manager of the household. This journey started about two years ago, not long into my retirement. I did use the patch until I developed red swollen areas that stayed for three weeks. I researched the adhesives used and bought another brand using a different adhesive. Same result. Dr's only suggestion was the gum, which I may buy tomorrow.
Seems like my options are talking to myself and deep breathing which haven't worked real well up to this point. I can't just busy myself with another activitye .Then there are the occurances that totally throw me such as the cable on the stair lift loosening and the lift stopping half way down the stairs.
I certainly have not given up. I just felt that I was not prepared and was setting myself up for failure. Just thought I should post an update.
