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Posted by Broken on March 13, 2005, at 20:23:01
As I mentioned recently, I tried auricular therapy on the 12th, and had a booster on the 13th, today. Not alot to say. They take basically a needle with an electric current and apply it to the nerve endings in the ears. It definitely seemed to curtail my urges. No visible marking where the needle was placed.
Today, I was feeling the urge pretty bad, so I went back for a "booster" treatment. Same thing as yesterday, with a bit more pressure, current, and time applied. Left some obvious markings this time around too.
Feeling much better tonight. The urges are more controlled. An no cigarette in over 24hrs.
Yes, this seems to be my week for dropping the more difficult habits.
Chris
Posted by TamaraJ on March 13, 2005, at 21:19:27
In reply to Smoking - Auricular Therapy, posted by Broken on March 13, 2005, at 20:23:01
Oh my gosh Chris, I had forgotten about your decision to quit smoking! Good for you. You certainly have more strength than I do. Quitting Lamictal, cutting down on Effexor and quitting smoking. My hat is off to you my friend. The good news is that you are probably over 1/3 of the way to overcoming the physical withdrawal symptoms (if you experience any). So, keep up the good work! And thanks for the update on the auricular therapy. I am going to look into it and see if it I can find a place that does the therapy where I live.
Take care of yourself.
Tamara
> As I mentioned recently, I tried auricular therapy on the 12th, and had a booster on the 13th, today. Not alot to say. They take basically a needle with an electric current and apply it to the nerve endings in the ears. It definitely seemed to curtail my urges. No visible marking where the needle was placed.
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> Today, I was feeling the urge pretty bad, so I went back for a "booster" treatment. Same thing as yesterday, with a bit more pressure, current, and time applied. Left some obvious markings this time around too.
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> Feeling much better tonight. The urges are more controlled. An no cigarette in over 24hrs.
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> Yes, this seems to be my week for dropping the more difficult habits.
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> Chris
Posted by TamaraJ on March 19, 2005, at 12:53:55
In reply to Smoking - Auricular Therapy, posted by Broken on March 13, 2005, at 20:23:01
Hi Chris,
Are you managing to stay smoke-free since your last treatment? Hope you are hanging in there.
Good luck to you. My thoughts are with you, particuarly as you try to continue to quit smoking.
Take good care,
Tamara
Posted by Broken on March 20, 2005, at 22:50:11
In reply to Broken - Has is the quitting smoking going? » Broken, posted by TamaraJ on March 19, 2005, at 12:53:55
Hi there
8 days without a single puff. Again thankyou for asking. The Auricular therapy definitely seemed to help, but it's the willpower thing that makes or breaks me. 96 hours and the worst is over (Thats what I was told) and I *hope* not to screw it up. 96 hours, yeah, riiight.
I miss it like a, well alot... I really enjoyed it.
Chris
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