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That’s grand @Kdad! So happy for you!

Yay @Genecanuck! Almost to that lido deck!

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Fantastic! I used to really miss that first smoke, too. But it changes and gets better. You’ll find something else to kickstart your days… a cuppa, a brisk walk, a cold drink, or whatever. Think of this as a period of experimentation, not deprivation. You’ve built a really solid start. Keep up the great work!

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Welcome @Jane! Good on you for quitting. Yep, the first coupla weeks are tough, but it gets better. The awesome part is that if you stay determined and stick to this quit, you NEVER have to go thru withdrawal pains again! Quitting does throw our systems for a loop temporarily, as our bodies reorient. Headaches, digestive issues, blood sugar crashes, insomnia and sleepiness (whatta combination!) and a strong sense if loss or anxiety are all pretty common. Things settle down eventually. I, too, used NRT for a while to support my initial quit. The heartburn got a lot better when I quit NRT, FYI. Learn all you can about addiction and keep us posted on your experiences. We’ve got your back!

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Hey there. Congrats on your quit! I did use lozenges, but I did not experience the white patches you are describing. How many per day are you using? Snd have you tried switching brands?

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Welcome @Kingelocin! I, too, used NRT to quit. And as the dose tapered, it kept me in more or less a constant state of withdrawal. Misery! I got fed up and quit the patches and lozenges altogether, and went through the final phase of withdrawal without nicotine. Tough, but I felt loads better after a week or two. Whatever your approach, I promise it gets better!

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Woo hoo, this calls for a celebration dance! So happy for you, Mac.

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Welcome bavk @Ray1198! Good on you for making a decision to quit for good. We’re ready to support you along the way. As you know, withdrawal can be tough, but it gets better… and is so worth it. Just let those craves pass on by. Cravings are not commands, just noisy commercials for junk you don’t wanna buy. So change the channel… distract yourself with something else. If you stay strong and stay busy, you can beat this addiction! Keep us posted on how you do.

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Congrats @SandiK!