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4/02/2023
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the day I quit

Posted in Quit experiences 05 Feb 2023
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I stop smoking 26 days cold turkey listening to Allen Carr tapes. It wasn’t hard until this past 7 days. I tryed Chantix last year which was the worst thing my doctor could’ve done because my mom had just passed away and I was trying to deal with that engine Chantix plus like a mood altering which made me sick I lost weight so after 30 days I got off of it and went back to smoking again I knew I wanted to retire so I retired last July I am for some crazy reason because I guess I’m scared of getting COPD and I’m alone now and I’m 61 years old to Stop. Funny part is the Alencar tapes were really good but so far it hasn’t helped the loneliness in the crying I’ve been in during the last seven days I’m not sure what’s going on I just feel alone

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  • JDa February 17, 2023 | 2:11
    Hello there. I read the Allen Carr book and quit cold turkey 3 days ago. I am also taking wellbutrin which I feel helps take a little bit of the edge off. Last time I tried to quit with the patch I cried all the time. This time is so much better. Maybe try and get a mild antidepressant from your Dr. Best of luck to you. You have to remember you have defeated your enemy, the cigarette. You are a happy non smoker.
  • Happiness February 19, 2023 | 0:59
    I hope that the last couple weeks has had your blues evaporate. Many members here equated the cigarette as being a friend. Nothing is less true of course, but it was always there, day, night, in celebrations and in grief. We used it as a crutch and an excuse to continue to deny our addiction and fear of our weakness to do anything about. Find things to enjoy your retirement days. Make friends, exercise, and start a new hobby. You are sronger than you think!

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