Mar 3 16

[Montuckyrose]

I've been cutting down on my intake as the date nears. 3 days ago it was 9, yesterday I got down to 7 and am hoping to just smoke the 7 tonight but I'm going out later tonight for a drink with a friend, so hopefully I can still just have 7 today. So far I'm doing fair to middlin with 6. Not sure if I'll make it, but even if I only have 8 that's still a HUGE sucess for me. Hurry up patches and get here...the wait is making me anxious!!! 

[johio]

This is a great first step on your journey. You are not alone on this journey as long as you are here. Stay active on this site...everyday...it helps. This is your time.

[JonesCarpeDiem]

Please understand the nicotine receptors in your brain are going to eventually rebel because they aren't getting enough of what they want.

Without this understanding you may put yourself ainto physical withdrawal before your quit starts. This happens for many at about 5 per day.

[TerrieQuit]

I am glad you are here!  

I Won't Quit on my Quit! 

[elvan]

Hang in there...hope the patches come today, sounds like you are ready for them.

[ShawnP]

Info for the future....Just know in the beginning of your quit, going out for drinks can cause a relapse. We always associate smoking with drinking. Changing that routine around for awhile will be good until you are strong enough in your quit. 

[tjanddj]

Welcome! Glad you are here! Keep on reading and learning about this addiction while you are waiting. Have a good day!