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Quit Date

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I've set my quit date for Nov 1st! Why so far off? I'm moving. I'll need to get things settled first. But I'm really excited and very ready. I wanted to post it so that I would feel extra inclined to stick to it. It helps telling others. :)
Magdalena8
Magdalena8
That's not too far off. How are you planning on quitting?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Congrats Star for setting the quit date!! I tried to quit with Chantix right before I moved and could not get my mind to focus on it and it did not happen. I am happy to say I have been quit for over 3 weeks now though I am settled into my new place.
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pozfem- Well, ppl online think this is a bad idea, but ppl who know me irl agree this will be worth a shot. I have Trazodone. Low doseage, but enough to knock me down. I plan to use it to ride out the physical withdrawal. I'll probably sleep alot and it makes me too clumsy to go buy more smokes if I wanted to. Most importantly I won't be alone since I'm moving in with a relative.

After that I'll bet the change of environment will really help me stay quit. Plus, I'll still be on my usual anti depressants/anxieties. I have a stack of books to devour. I think it will go well.
Magdalena8
Magdalena8
I can't judge you or your methods. I've tried everything and the chantix worked the best, but I am still on it. I suggest you take a lot of showers to detox, and drink a lot of water and have some sugarless snacks around. And don't forget I am here for you before during and after!
deleted_user
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pozfem- I was planning to detox alot during it. I'd try Chantix, but my Wellbutrin has emptied my pockets. Thanks for the support.
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