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HELP - I forgot to put my patch on today

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 406

Same thing happened to me; I turned right around and went straight home for a patch (then, like others have said, learned to keep one in the car!). Oddly, when I ran out of 21 mgs, I was horrified at the price and decided not to use any more patches. It turned out not to be a problem for me, but I sure understand why people would want to use them for as long as they need to (or could afford to!!). peteg [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/30/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 100 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,021 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $550 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 18 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 8 [B]Seconds:[/B] 39

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 154

I agree, You forgot the patch because your need for nicotine is diminishing!! You'll be fine today! I wouldn't drive all the way home, just keep on doing what you've been doing, you are doing great! ;) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/9/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 120 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 964 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $424.8 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 9 [B]Seconds:[/B] 4

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 589

I don't think you should be disappointed in yourself, and I did the same as you!! I forgot a couple times when I went to work and once I couldn't handle it anymore I went and got my patch. I started keeping an extra in my car after that just in case. Its better than smoking remember that! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 179 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,023 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $701.68 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 13 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 59 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3908

Stubborn DO be careful I got cocky early on and tried going 'patchless' nearly went crazy...... Do the course please Phil [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 183 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,852 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �960.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 36 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 50

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Stubborn, We're not dissapointed? You didn't smoke and that's what counts! Most quitters notice a adjustment of a day or two, others don't. Every quitter is different. Don't worry, if you use the same strategies you've used to get to 16 days, you'll be just fine. Danielle _________________________ The SSC Support Team

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1687

Stubborn, You did what you had to do....And going home to get the patch was your choice and I agree with you. I am so proud of you. You did this to protect your quit and that tells me you are determined and committed. Don't let you guard down for nothing, and stay strong.... Sunshine [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/7/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 395 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,726 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1382.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 58 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 46 [B]Seconds:[/B] 39

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 519

The important thing is not to smoke. But, I detect a note of panic that you forgot the patch. Not that you were going to smoke. Were you more concerned with smoking, or having the patch! Quitting is more complicated than I thought. I'm using the gum and I have not stopped to think of what would happen if I got caught somewhere without it. This is a good subject to bring up. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/27/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 11 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 345 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $110 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 19

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 635

If you forgot to put it on, it means that you are on the right track...it is not longer a necessity, drink lots of water and keep busy Carlos [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/15/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 53 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 533 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $53 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 24 [B]Seconds:[/B] 31

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 989

Stand PROUD! Using the patch as directed is NOT a sign of weakness. It is not everyone's way, but it was my way, and it looks like it is certainly working for you. Forgetting it is a sign that you are succeeding. That you are not at every moment obsessed with cigarettes (just much of the time :)) When I forgot one in phase three of the patches at 7mg, i just said the heck with it and went naked. But at your stage, I totally agree with your course of action. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/15/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 663 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 16,577 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2320.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 93 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 31 [B]Seconds:[/B] 5

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1306

I think you did great! Keep a patch in your wallet, so that if you forget, you don't have to run home. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/10/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 28 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 567 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $322 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 5 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36

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