[Cold Heat]

Im sick of this gum though, its nasty.

Just a personal obsevation on the gum and patches. I ended up depending on them and blew my quit on three occasions.

Get off the gum as soon as you can. I have used three pieces in three days and will stop using it today. I used it when I had the crazies. It helped, but it is nicotine!

[No Blue States]

True wirestripper, im finding myself starting to like this gum! lol My plan was always to use one carton of gum for a month instead of the recommended 4+ months. (its $29 generic, sale) Ive been chewing 6-10 pieces a day. now i will start to wean off of it. But if i get one more pack of the gum that is fine with me. My hmo wouldnt cover the zyban last time i tried, they suck. This is day 9 and ive gotten used to my hands and lips not doing anything with cigs. The joneses are definately starting to taper off, the 1st week is the hardest. My goal is one year which will be a record for me.

Although the gum is nicotine, its not as bad for you as the smoke. And im pretty sure it will be easier to quit the gum soon. (it was pretty easy last time) I think the gum has kept me from biting peoples heads off, or failing. Im pulling for you to break your 30 day mark my FRiend, going to Freepmail you.

[spectre]

I use the gum to take the edge off, to keep me regular, and have managed to keep the weight off.

I have to withdraw from the gum, but it beats smoking. I quit after I fought and beat a serious illness, and said to myself, "smoking is not an option". It's been 3 years on the gum. I wish I were as strong as you. Only Don Imus chews more. :~(

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