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1. mak82

   

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   13 Dec 2021
   13 Dec 2021

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   Hello all! 
   It’s day one for me and I’m feeling extremely optimistic! I’ve been a smoker since I was 13 and quit once for 7 years in my 20’s. Now at almost 40 I’m ready to call it quits for good! 
   I was fortunate enough to be selected for the Stop On The Net program through Ontario health and received 2 months worth of patches for free as well as nicotine gum. I know I couldn’t do it cold turkey so this will help immensely. 
   Wishing you all the best of luck on your quitting journey! Cheers!! 
2. cindydavis

   

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   13 Dec 2021 in reply to mak82

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   Congratulations on your quit. You can do this. Ya I started at 13 as well. Now 52 and trying my hardest to quit this time. But as they say every time we try we learn enough to help us the next time.  I wish you the best.
3. mak82

   

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   13 Dec 2021 in reply to cindydavis

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   Thanks so much!! You’re so right… we learn more each time. My Dad smoked till he was in his 50’s and quit cold turkey. It’s be almost 20 years for him and if he can do it I can too! 
4. treepeo1

   

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   13 Dec 2021

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   Hi mak82,
   
   It's great that you have decided to quit for good.  Take it one step at a time.  Do things to distract yourself, and drink lots of water to help remove the toxins from your body.  You will experience a little bit of pain for a lifetime of gain.  I am so glad you were able to get some free NRTs.  Hopefully, they will help you through the rough patches.  Best of luck on your journey to a smoke free life!
5. dublinguy

   

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   09 Dec 2021
   14 Dec 2021

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   Well done Mac and welcome online. The first few days are hard to get through because you are trying to break the habit and so many triggers u dont even realize come to light. You will get through it... keep posting and reading on here... it really helps.
6. mak82

   

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   14 Dec 2021 in reply to treepeo1

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   Thanks so much for the support and tips! 
7. mak82

   

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   14 Dec 2021 in reply to dublinguy

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   Thank you! I’m starting to see some of my triggers already. But I’m working through them. I’ve already warned my kids that I might be extra grumpy for the next week or so, so don’t take it personally lol. I really appreciate the support and will use this forum to help keep me on track :) 
   
8. dublinguy

   

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   16 Dec 2021

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   How are you getting on Mak82? Stay close to the boards and read read read. it really helps.
9. mak82

   

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   16 Dec 2021 in reply to dublinguy

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   I’m doing ok thanks! I’ve been feeling the urge a lot, but use my gum when it gets to be too much. The first day was easy, but I forgot how hard it gets as the days go on. I know it will pass and I keep looking to the end goal of being done with this nasty habit for good! Thanks for checking in :)