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[readytoquit13]

Hi All..Well, I set my quit date for the 25th.  I've tried before, but w/o any aids..I tried to go cold turkey and the withdrawal effects were bad.  I finally decided I need to talk to my Dr. about meds/aids.  My issue is I take antidepressant and antianxiety meds and am concerned as to their interactions w/ say Chantix.  This is why I've tried to quit cold turkey in the past. However, w/drawal symptoms mimicked and caused severe anxiety...so I def. need help in curbing those effects. Anyone in a similiar situation? I may just start out w/ gum/lozenges, but afraid it won't be enough...BTW how do you cope w/ triggers you CANNOT get away from. I.E, my biggest trigger is the computer...Well, I have to be on it all the time. Arggg..TY in advance.

[kembertx]

Hi, I'm ready to join the nonsmokers club after 35 + years. Glad to be here and know I will be depending on ya'll, so let's get friendly

[cobdenp]

Hi all my start date is the 23rd anyone who wants to join me would be much appreciated. Needed alot of support. I smoke out of habit, when I drive and when I go to the casino. I am on anti depressants and other medications. I have asthma, copd, diabetes and high blood pressure as well as serious back issues. I had back surgery last March. I will not take pain meds anymore cause I got addiccted to them. Any help will be appreciated. Glad to have joined and hope this helps. Peggy

[luckyelee]

Hello everyone!  I am quitting on the 19th, trying to cut back now so it won't be so bad....lol.  I already have two boxes of  the patches which I used last time I quit and they seemed to help.  I have been smoking for 40+ years and am hoping to improve my health and show my two sons that smoke that I can do it so they can do it......I have some support from my friends and family but spend most of my time alone on the computer...I hope to get to know some of you and hope that we can help each other through this quitting thing....

[readytoquit13]

I have little outside support as well. so let's lean on each other...I'm often on the computer (Grad. student) and will reply and post often!