These Patches arn't working! Updated pg. 3

[Gonzo]

Ok, so I'm trying to quit smoking... Today is day 1. I put it on when I woke up this morning at 6.... its 12:40 now.... and I'm wanting a cigarette! How long will it take before this patch starts to help!

 

[beerman]

they never worked for me I just had to fight it.
good luck

 

[ArizonaNessa]

Hang in there. The patches can help but they don't make the craving completely go away. They are just supposed to take the edge off. I can't use them because they cause me to have very vivid nightmares. I can't explain why but they do.

 

[KellyHM]

Did you get the one with the highest nicotine concentration? I've never smoked, but my husband used the patches. He said it was tough, but if he smoked while wearing them it made him puke.

Hang in there! I'm sure every day will get better!

 

[Gonzo]

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yep! They're the 21mg ones.

 

[CoopCrazy]

Also I hear if you try to keep your mouth busy by sucking a sucker or cheiwng on a pen it helps... Never did help me but then again I still smoke a pack a day...

 

[Gonzo]

I just sent DH out for some gum. He asked what kind, I told him a big bag of bubble gum....

 

[ArizonaNessa]

I know it's hard but don't give up. You have made it this far through the day you can keep going. I have planned to quit myself during a 3 day retreat with the ladies at my church. I am going to get in that van and leave them behind. It's gonna be hard but I can do this and so can you. Hang in there my friend

Edit: Just keep thinking of all the chickens you can buy with all that extra cash you will have from not buying the smokes

 

[Gonzo]

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Thanks!

 

[19Dawn76]

It's been a year since Dh and I quit and sometimes we still have cravings. I remember being a week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks in. I kept saying "I've made it this long and it would be stupid to throw it all away". Just keep going, just keep going, just keep going. You are stronger than it is.

Good Luck!