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Hi guys I am Dane I was 5 months quit and then chewed on some nicotine gum after cravings got to bad i still haven’t smoked but am very on edge after yesterday chewing on the gum yesterday I guesse even though I didn’t smoke I still have took a big step back

The not having a cigarette is the most important part. The re-introducing of nicotine through the gum is why you are feeling awful again. It is an aid to ween you off nicotine and starting that back is tough on you. Stay committed to not smoking and you can get through this.

It's all part of the quit @Dane, just hang tight and get through this rocky patch. The first few weeks are the roughest that's why we call them hell week, heck week and wtf week.

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Memorial weekend eight years ago today I decided I wasn't going to buy anymore cigarettes and quit. I had a pretty rough first year and I googled a lot of my symptoms the first three weeks and each time I did it led me to my first forum. I couldn't believe all the people willing to give their time to help another person succeed. It was truly awe inspiring so I signed up. It was the best decision I could have made to win the battle with this addiction. Now I get to offer my support along with the many others. I've made great friends from all over the world and have had some great laughs along the way.

It's different for everyone @Dane, try sucking on something sweet. A lollipop works great because you can't smoke while you're sucking on that. Also distraction, distraction, distraction. Get your mind focused on something else so that you're not dwelling on your misery. I had a really bad first few months too and it was because I was dwelling on it so trust me. Hang in there, we're all proof it can be done

Welcome to QuitTrain @Dane You are making a great decision in quitting smoking. Yeah, you did make a considerable step back by re-introducing nicotine into your body after quitting smoking and the gum. Still, though, if you are back on the gum, follow the instructions and do not smoke. Getting off the gum is important at some point but staying off the cigs is most important now. I hope you stick around. There is a lot of knowledge and support you gain here.

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Congrats Jill hope i make 8 years again

Hi @Dane Welcome aboard!! So glad you stopped smoking. I know it's so difficult, we all do, but the longer you stay quit the easier it becomes. What helped me in the beginning was using cinnamon sticks as fake cigarettes. I would make believe I was smoking by sucking air from the hole and make believe I was blowing it out. Plus the cinnamon tasted really nice. If you don't like cinnamon, use cut up straws. Keep coming on this board because we are a great group of people who are here to support each other. The first couple of months were very difficult for me but they really helped me through it and now I'm proud to say that I am smoke free over a year! And, you will do it too! Good luck to you!

Hello and welcome Dane … whatever your feeling just now is temporary, Your body is used to being fed poisons so many times a day .. it has a lot of adjusting to do just now. Be patient , Stay close to the board to help you through the rough times Glad you found us

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I didnt accutally have a cig I just chewed the gum but still feel awful.

Thank you I will do

Warmest congratulations, Jillar! I deeply admire your commitment and contributions to this site and to fellow quitters. Christian99

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Welcome to QuitTrain @StruggleDaily and congratulations on 6 day smoke free. Yes, a lot of us here can attest that the early days are tough. You are reversing a habit/addiction that has controlled your life for years. But, you are doing a great thing in quitting and it does get better and the early struggles are worth quitting for good. For starters, I would suggest reading the "Your First Days nicotine free" thread below.... and also read the "How Do I Quit Smoking" post linked to below... There is a lot of good info in the Quit Smoking Discusssions part of this site. I hope you stick around. There is a lot of knowledge and support you can get here. You are doing a great thing in quitting smoking.

Thanks not had any gum today and feel all on edge I am going through all that stage one again