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My husband and I both quit last New Years Eve, so almost a year ago, cold turkey. We had told each other for months, that when New Years Eve came we were quitting. Before we went to bed that night, we both put on a patch, woke up and didn't smoke...that was it and it honestly wasn't that bad. I only used one patch, I figured for me personally, just getting it over with and getting the nicotine out of my system was best...hubby used the patch for a couple of weeks.
Tips: I have read several articles that giving yourself a date to quit and to keep saying it, keep telling yourself you will do something on that date has a psychological benefit, ,and does help a great deal. Secondly, do not give yourself any options...don't say "I'm going to try" because that is defeatest...you have to tell yourself you WILL and that is IT, no if's ands or buts.
Lastly, remember that the actual craving does not last long at all. Have gum, pistachios, sesame seeds on hand to keep yourself busy when you feel that craving. Research has shown an actual "craving" only lasts about 20 seconds, so when you have one, get up, amuse yourself, walk up and down the stairs, open the front door, walk down the street, anything to prevent you from taking that cigarette.
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