@pwukasch1973 Welcome to the Ex. and congrats on your decision to quit. There quitters here that have use everything to quit or nothing at all. Is there something specific you want to know?
I've tried it all-gum, lozenges, patches, Chantix, acupuncture, hypnotism, etc. For this quit I used Welbutrin and nicotrol inhalers. What I finally learned is that aids can truly help with my quit, but I still had to do the work.
It finally took me 50 years to get it right. What was different this time? I had a quit date, an aid, a class and cut down for a week. Sounds like a road to success. I was fortunate to find the Ex a week prior to my quit. I learned about nicotine addiction and that I needed a plan that would prepare for what I was going to encounter on my journey. And for the first time, I had the support of fellow quitters.
Take the time to learn how to do this. Part of it is mindset and part of it is hands on work identifying triggers, what tools you'll use, what associations you'll create instead of smoking, etc. Spend time on the site, getting a well as giving support. The early days take commitment so why not have other quitters to help you deal with the up and downs of this journey.
This link is a great place to start
https://www.becomeanex.org/guides/?cid=footer_community_linktobex
We're here for you so reach out anytime we can help. Going for walk is a great way to refocus your thinking and get an added boost of dopamine. Spend time on the site when you need it the most
Consider taking the Daily Pledge. It's a great way to stay on track one day at a time.
Look forward to celebrating with you on the 16th and your many milestones to come.
Stay busy and stay close.
Barb
