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In reply to the discussion: It has been 6 months. [View all]Behind the Aegis
(54,156 posts)30. Thanks!
If you have cut back, that's a great start. That's how I did it. Push yourself, not too hard, to do less and less (or equal a few days). Keep a chart. People smoke more when stressed; quitting stresses you out, and that is how the cycle keeps going. I found the vapor (not e-cig) really helps! Start using it to replace a few of your regular cigs, ESPECIALLY for "habit" smoking (i.e. a cig after meals, while driving, on the phone, etc.)
You can do it! It just takes time. Don't beat yourself up if you stumble and don't let others get on you if you slip! When it starts to be more manageable, then set a timetable to quit. Don't start with a timetable, it can be a recipe for failure.
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I don't know if it is true, but I hear the lozenges were better than the gum.
Behind the Aegis
Oct 2014
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