Just joined. Quit 2days ago. I feel kind of lost on here. Anyone have advice?

[Grngyrl]

I am using NRT and it's helpful. I am having trouble managing my triggers. I'd also like to her from people who have used the patch and I'd like to learn a little more about the proper way to use it. I am afraid to leave it on night as I already have problems with vivid nightmares and I have heard that wearing the patch at night can cause this.

#just quit #nicotine patch‌

[JACKIE1-25-15]

Community Help will help you navigate through the site.  Welcome to EXhttps://excommunity.becomeanex.org/community/community-help 

[maryfreecig]

Welcome to Ex. If you blog about what triggers you are having trouble with, folks will respond. But being part of a quit support site is a great step forward in dealing with your triggers.

[Jennifer-Quit]

I did use the patch.  My original plan was 21 mg - 4 weeks, 14 mg - 2 weeks, 7 mg - 2 weeks.  I shortened it a bit by using the 21 mg for 3 weeks and the 7 mg for 1 week.  I just felt "ready" to either step down or off for good.  The patch is not a "cure-all" but for me it helped to take the edge off.  I still had to work my quit and work on keeping my mind in the right place.  Most people do not keep the patch on when sleeping; however, I did.  Mainly because I had developed the pattern of waking up during the night and smoking.  Just do what you feel you need to do.  

The support that I received here along with the education about this addiction that I received here and on the internet was my most valuable resource.  Use it - it will make all the difference in the world.  Best wishes to you!  This will be the best thing that you will ever do for yourself!

[A.N.N.]

Hi, 

I'm using the patch and wellbutrin. I'm also leaving the patch on overnight. No vivid dreams... Mornings were a time that I smoked alot, so I wanted to make sure the patch was doing it's job before I woke up. I'm on day 9 (WOO-HOO!!)  So far so good. It was VERY helpful to read Allen Carr's book "The easy way to stop smoking" I found a link here to download it free. ( I'm sure someone can tell you where to find it.) It is a great way to get your mindset in a very positive place. Instead of feeling like you are being deprived, you begin to see what a blessing your quit is. 

Wishing you all the luck in the world!

Ann

[prjimm01]

I was a patch person.  It was one of many tools.  The BOOK.  Wellbutrin.  Most important?  My friends here.

[StacyS]

I am Day 5.  If I wear the patch too long I will have a rash. Not hard to deal with I just wash the spot when I remove the patch now and put a little bit of hydrocortisone cream on it. The rash is usually gone by morning. I cannot wear a patch at night. The dreams are too much for me. I'll wake up multiple times and flip around. Mornings are rough because I push through a workout, shower and then put the patch on.  If I did not workout in the morning I think I would shower at night and then I could put it on as soon as I woke.  How is the patch working for you?  How are you doing?

[Kimba60]

Welcome to EX!  i used the patch at night previously when I attempted to quit.  I can definitely relate to the vivid dreams which caused me to give up the patches and continue smoking.  That was four tries ago but now I use them with no vivid dreams.  The only problem I have is the itching in the spot where the patch is located.  I bought some Cortisone Cream to put on the area after i rremove it.  Congrats on quitting!

[anaussiemom]

Hello!! Welcome!!

[MarilynH]

How are you doing Grngyrl?

[indingrl]

welcome and please keep blogging - i think your doing good and doing what works for you to quit using nicotine-one day at a time-TOGETHER-thank you so much for your self honesty and courage in helping ME to stay quit with you just for today.