I am absolutely thrilled to be where I am today! 272 days ago I really did not believe that I would make it this far - but here I am less than 100 days from joining that very elite 6% club! In the beginning 100 days seemed like an eternity but no more, it will be here before I know it.
We have so many new members here and that is really exciting for me. Wheather or not you choose to use NRT or go cold turkey is entirely up to you. Just make a plan and stick to it. Be willing to ride out the bad days and before you know it, the bad days will be fewer and farther between and then finally become non-existent.
I used the patch for 6 weeks. My quit coach recommended that I also use nicotine gum in addition to the patch. I decided that I did not want to do that. But I also made a deal with myself. I promised myself that if I ever got in my car to go buy a pack that I would first go buy some nicotine gum. I have never made that trip. There have really been some times that I really considered it but I waited long enough for the urge to pass.
To everyone beginning their smoke-free journey - give it the time that it takes to get there - one day at a time!
