Digest Number 571
WOW….I can’t help but replying to those of you who are attempting nicotine
withdrawal with the aid of gum and/or the patch (NRT). I assume the detox
process of eliminating NICOTINE from your system (which happens in the first 72
hours) is your goal, but how can that happen if you’re getting a nic fix by a
different delivery method? This cognitive (read that thinking) approach is
designed to have us examine why/what/when/where we’re doing our crave triggers
and devise alternative ABC behaviors. If you don’t ever let the physical
withdrawal happen, how is the psychological (retraining Warren) going to come
into play? When I finally accepted my addictive junkie thought processes and
opted to abandon the nicotine (totally and completely), it was a simple matter
to let my mind override Warren’s ingrained little habits with acceptable,
productive, cognitive alternatives. From now on, it’s just one day at a time
and what a joy it is. My stats to share are:
I have been nicotine free for: 2 Months 1 Week 1 Day 20 Hours 1 Minute and have
NOT smoked 3142 cigs, for a grand $$ savings of $526.37 plus life extended by: 1
Week 3 Days 21 Hours 50 Minutes.
August 28th, 2005 at 11:24 am
In a message dated 3/25/2003 11:15:11 PM Eastern Standard Time,
jdavenport@… writes:
Hi, Well I am happy to hear that you are doing so well. I have to say tho’ I
have tried many times cold turkey and I did not do well at all. So, next
alternative is a little help during withdrawel. That is why I chose 2 mg.
Nicotine gum. I do not plan on “popping” a piece everytime I need a cig.
Between withdrawel and my Fibromyalgia I would be bouncing off the walls. Too
much pain to handle. But, I do plan on using it at night when my anxiety is
pusing me to the brink. I went through 10 years of anxiety attacks and panic
attacks, not something I would like to face again. It’s either that or meds
and I don’t think I would like to try them…Thx for the input, Ari
WOW….I can’t help but replying to those of you who are attempting nicotine
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Dedicated to Clifford John Leahy
Merchant Marine
Praying For Your Safe Return
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August 29th, 2005 at 1:53 am
In a message dated 3/26/2003 3:27:22 AM Eastern Standard Time,
phew@… writes:
Hi Pam, The first option my doctor offered me was NRT.Taking medication with
possible side effects and in my case I have had many, is not my idea of a
pleasant experience. Going through withdrawel in my experience is not a 2 day
thing. I feel that it is a personal option. Just the fact that I have finally
chosen to stop is a very big step. I am not “treating” my panic/anxiety
attacks with NRT I am “weaning” myself off of a bad habit that could cause my
attacks. I have chosen NRT because of my physical problems. But, no matter, I
think it is a personal choice. Whatever works do it. I am very comfortable
with NRT. hugs, ari
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Dedicated to Clifford John Leahy
Merchant Marine
Praying For Your Safe Return
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August 30th, 2005 at 2:08 pm
In a message dated 3/26/2003 11:04:34 AM Eastern Standard Time,
ddsteve@… writes:
Hi Steve, very good assessment…hugs, ari
Certain physiological conditions
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Dedicated to Clifford John Leahy
Merchant Marine
Praying For Your Safe Return
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