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Free patches...if I talk on the phone..

brittann3
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I'm feeling a little irked. I know many states offer a quit line or program where one may qualify for free patches to quit. I appreciate this because a 2 week supply of patches costs the same as a carton of cigarettes, which I usually bought every 2 weeks. However, in order to qualify for these free patches you must enroll in phone coaching sessions.

Talking on the phone is a trigger for me! I smoke when I talk on the phone. I chain smoke on the phone. I sit in my chair on the patio and I smoke one cigarette after another the entire time I'm on the phone. Anytime I have to make any phone calls that's what I do. So, for the past week I've relied on texting and facebook to communicate with family and friends because I know the moment I get on the phone I will want a cigarette badly!

But, in order to get 10 total weeks of free patches, which adds up to about $280, I have to talk to a smoking cessation coach for around 15 minutes for a total of 5 sessions.

Why does it have to be over the phone? Why can't it be online chat?

Anyways had to rant to someone about that.

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{10.17.2016} I am 32 years old and started smoking at 13 years old. I've attempted to quit many times over the years but it wasn't until Oct 2017 that I felt I was really ready. I did it for my boyfriend, he does not smoke and hates that I do, and the possibility of a family someday. 1.25.2017~ I am 100 days into my quit and smoke free! I also recently learned I am pregnant! If not for this site my quit would not have been a reality. 5.11.2017~ I am over 200 days quit and almost halfway through my pregnancy. We found out that our baby is a little girl. I am beyond ecstatic to be living life with the man I love and a beautiful baby girl who will make us a family.