17 DOF ~ I want to stop my NRT~ HELP

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Hi everyone! I want to stop using the lozenges! I used three 2 mg yesterday. Last one at 5:30 last night. I've been getting through the cravings today without them...19 hours without! I was keeping busy this morning but now I'm dog sitting for the day and I've experienced crying bouts several hours on and off. What is helping me get through this is being here!!

Has anyone experienced coming off an NRT? I don't want any nicotine in my body anymore ~ I want it gone!!! I'm having pretty strong urges...and the first thought I have is to pop a lozenge! That's just feeding the nicotine!!! I know that I won't die from the cravings but I hate crying. How long is this going to last? I've been dealing with the psychological part of it but not the physical part because I pop a lozenge! I need your help to get through this....

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JACKIE1-25-15 Jun 25, 2018 3:11 PM
Deb I am sorry that you are going through this emotional breakdown. I am not sure whether stopping the lozenge will stop the crying because we all have shed or tears whether cold turkey or aides. I would suggest that you take them as needed until you can come up with a better solution. It all takes time. You have to prepare yourself by having a plan. Are you going to go cold turkey, are you going to switch over to meds? Right Just hold on until someone that has experienced using the lozenges to give you a better idea. I would say if you haven't used one since last evening you pretty much may not need them. Again I am not sure. You could use just some regular mints or gum.
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- princessdeb @ JACKIE1-25-15 on Jun 25, 2018 3:16 PM
  JACKIE1-25-15 Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. I think the same thing...if I have made it 19 hours without using the lozenges, I can just go cold turkey. That's what I'm leaning toward doing. I can't use the Chantix or Welbutrin. I experienced terrible side effects! I just want to be FREE of nicotine so my chemicals in my brain can heal!
  Deborah 17 DOF
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AnnetteMM Jun 25, 2018 3:27 PM
I tried lozenges for only one day because I thought they were slimy and yucky. Anyway, nicotine is nicotine in my opinion, no matter how it gets in your body. I say ride it out! There's no easy way to withdraw from the drug, but there are ways to cope. One way that worked for me for awhile is tootsie pops. Use the search feature to find more!
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- princessdeb @ AnnetteMM on Jun 25, 2018 3:49 PM
  AnnetteMM ... the more I've thought about this...I am riding it out!! I've got a box of Altoids that I like! Those should help. So I'm off to go read about cold turkey and re-read Allen Carr's easy way to quit smoking! Thanks for your imput!
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YoungAtHeart Jun 25, 2018 3:51 PM
The nicotine should mostly be out of your body in about three days, but it then takes a bit for your body to adjust to operating without it. This adjustment can bring about lots of things - including crying jags, digestion issues, mood swings, anger ---- all kinds of fun stuff. Expect it and just get through it. It WILL end.
THEN it's time to stay busy and relearn dealing with the triggers and associations. That's where the 101 things can help.
I think I gave you the link to this:
https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/blogs/Youngatheart.7.4.12-blog/2013/02/25/100-things-to-do-instead-of-smoke
but here it is again, just in case.
I, for one, am happy to hear you want to be off the lozenges. The gum and lozenges can create their OWN addiction if used to replace every cigarette. If you feel like it's too much, I would recommend the low dose of the patch if you have been quit for a bit.
Let us know how it's going!!!
Nancy
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- princessdeb @ YoungAtHeart on Jun 25, 2018 4:00 PM
  YoungAtHeart Thanks Nancy. I want to stop all nicotine replacement. I have some patches but I get red blotchy scratchy spots from using them! I know I can do this. 3 days I can do! Off to go read!! ♡♡♡
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  - Mike.n.Atlanta @ princessdeb on Jun 26, 2018 8:34 AM
    Everyone can do this Debora. You only need a willingness to change & grow. The nicotine will be gone in a couple of days & that's when your real healing begins. Stick around, there's lots to learn.
    Keep on keepin on,
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maryfreecig Jun 25, 2018 4:52 PM
Cold turkey I know. I don't know so much about smart turkey. Guilia has mentioned it. You might want to check her page out. Keep workinig your quit, congrats on all the progress you've made!
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- princessdeb @ maryfreecig on Jun 25, 2018 5:42 PM
  maryfreecig ... thanks for the recommendation. I will find Smart Turkey! Good this afternoon! 21 hours no NRT
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JonesCarpeDiem Jun 25, 2018 6:54 PM
a rolling lozenge gathers no dust
a rolling lozenge gathers no dust
you can surely go without and in time it will all work out
a rolling lozenge gathers no dust
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shashort Jun 25, 2018 7:21 PM
I agree with everyone else. You went 19 hours without aids, be done with nicotine. You got us to help you, just holler we will come a running. You CAN do this. Iused used mint and gums and carried a bottle of ice water every where I went and that became my new hand to mouth habit and it is good for you. Drinks lots of water as it will help flush the toxins. Go Deb! 17 days is awesome.
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YoungAtHeart Jun 25, 2018 8:49 PM
psssst - we nicknamed Cold Turkey "Smart Turkey" since you can be done with nicotine in a short time after you quit - not repeat any of the smoking motions, and have no chance of becoming addicted to the nicotine replacement!!!
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princessdeb Jun 25, 2018 10:16 PM
YoungAtHeart shashort JonesCarpeDiem maryfreecig Mike.n.Atlanta AnnetteMM JACKIE1-25-15
Thank you all for sharing your thoughts and wisdom with me. I did decide to stop the lozenges... 26 hours no nicotine had a little difficulty after dinner, but backed away fromy the table...filled up my ice water and headed outside to tend to our roses.
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YoungAtHeart Jun 26, 2018 8:33 AM
and I can think of no better way to get beyond a craving.
Just lovely!
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JACKIE1-25-15 Jun 26, 2018 8:39 AM
Works every time you do it. Just keep doing it.
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Barbscloud Jun 26, 2018 9:14 AM
Deb, good on taking the next step. Just be cautious if you venture "near" the patio. One step at a time.
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- princessdeb @ Barbscloud on Jun 26, 2018 9:21 AM
  Barbscloud. Good morning Barb. I know I can't be on the patio!! Took a friend's dog to the only grass here to walk. The patio extends to the edge of the grass. There was no one smoking on the patio and I had no urges.
  Have a wonderful smoke free day!
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