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1. ashleydube

   

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   21 Oct 2022
   19 Jan 2023

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   Hello,
   My name is Ashley and I'm new on here.
   I am 36 years old and I have been smoking since I was 18 and I have decided that it's time for me to quit but I'm not sure how to do this.
   Is it easier to cut back first so it won't be as hard or would it be better just to quit cold turkey? Also does the gum actually help? Any support I can get and any advice you can give me would be greatly appreciated. 
   Thank you 
2. jimydrmz

   

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   11 Nov 2022
   22 Jan 2023 in reply to ashleydube

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   I have quit recently after reading the book “Easy Way to Quit Smoking “ by Allen Carr…It helped me a lot and I highly recommend. It is available at Amazon and Kindle…It’s very good… good luck… you can do this…
3. emily, quit coach

   

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   28 Nov 2017
   22 Jan 2023

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   Hi Ashley,
   
   Welcome to Smokers' Helpline and congratulations on making the decision to quit!
   
   There are many different ways to quit smoking. You might find it helpful to connect with your quitline to discuss a personalized plan for you. You can speak with a coach by calling 1 866 366 3667. 
   
   Look forward to reading more about your journey. 
   Emily
4. jb63

   

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   28 Feb 2022
   23 Jan 2023

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   Hi Ashley
   i quit almost 11 months ago. I used the patch for the whole eight weeks and I drank water from a straw.  I changed my routine as best I could and always remember NOPE not one puff ever
   Posting and reading on this site really helped and still does
   Good luck