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17 DOF ~ I want to stop my NRT~ HELP

princessdeb
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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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I'm a retired Business Manager and Make-Up Artist for Estee Lauder Cosmetics. I love living near the beach in beautiful, sunny San Diego, California. I've smoked for 45 years...I remember the first time like it was yesterday. I was in 8th grade...13 years old...a circle of about 6 girls. One of the girls had a cigarette from her brother. We passed it around and I remember coughing but tried it again the 2nd time around. I smoked to be cool when I was in high school. Smoked at parties and the weekends. After I graduated and lived on my own, I smoked a pack a day....everyday until yesterday...6/8/18. I'm here because I want to quit more than anything. I'm 60 years old and pushing my luck! I want to live healthy for 20 more years. I love life!!!