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When I did the weaning and was down to 2 a day, I thought I could keep it at that but the cravings were worse than when I actually gave up the smokes. I felt like I was in constant withdrawal all day long, looking for that next cigarette. IMO, it won't help you conquer your cravings at all, you will just be in a constant withdrawal all day long like I was.

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Did not smoke today. I absolutely do not recommend weaning. When I quit the first time I tried to wean. Never worked. I tried the gum, decided I didn't want to have to get off the nicotine and just quit. It lasted over 2 years and I have felt awful since going back.

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Beautifully said Denali and Dor!!! And SP!

Way to go, Robin! So glad that you are facing forward. I know evenings are tough. Hang in there, we are cheering for you. When you can’t do any more jumping jacks (ha!) check out more of the videos/posts here or play some of the games. 1-20,000 In Pictures saved my quit a bunch of times!

Thanks DenaliBlues. No smoking today.

Hey @robin0212. Sorry to hear that you smoked last night. But good for you for jumping back on the Train today! I know so well what that crummy, squirmy guilt feels like. You can be free of it once and for all by getting back on track and giving yourself the gift of not smoking!

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The patches worked for me for the first few weeks. Side effects were insomnia and wackadoodle dreams and some skin irritation. Annoying but tolerable. It’s important to follow the instructions. I believe the combo of patches and lozenges helped me get over that first scary hump, before I fully believed that I could quit. It helped to take the edge off, to provide some extra support until I found my bearings and had developed some coping skills. The crux of any cessation plan - NRT, cold turkey or antidepressants - is how you define whether or not it’s “working.” Nothing completely alleviates the cravings. “No cravings” is simply not a rational yardstick for success. (It is an addiction wanting to keep getting its fix and freaking out about the anticipated discomfort of not getting it anymore.) A cessation strategy is “working” if it helps us cope with the cravings in some other way than smoking or vaping. So maybe gum and lozenges can “work” better than you think? Cravings come and go, and we learn to deal with them. Their power diminishes as we take our lives back. There’s a classic saying that addiction is not about how often someone uses a drug, it’s about the size of the jones… the strength of the compulsion. Secrecy is another classic red flag that what you’ve got is not a bad habit or a simple indulgence. It’s a full blown addiction and needs to be treated accordingly, with compassion and commitment. No half measures or rationing will do. You wouldn’t be here if some part of you weren’t tired of the bondage, hiding, mental static and physical harm that this addiction is causing for you. Freedom from all that stress is PRICELESS! Pick a method and give quitting a genuine try. You can do this, Leap!

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