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Hey guys
Just looking for your thoughts on using nicotine patches, to stop smoking with.
Anyone tried them?
Would like to hear your stories of using these, be they successful or not.
If not, did anything work for you?
Oh and which patches worked for you? |
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Personally didn't work for me tried the gum also and didn't work neither did vape (with nicotine not strawberry etc makes me sick just smelling it in bypassing by people who have no care but to blow it in everyone and kids faces) |
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By *aizyWoman
over a year ago
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I did try them and I tried the nicotine gum neither worked for me, the only thing that did was using a vape, but I do know people who the patches did work for. I'd say give them a try see what works for you, good luck with it though its not easy giving up. |
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Try a MTL vape its simulates smoking. The smoke curls in your mouth and you can inhale deep or perform your usual smoking habit. The patches are sociological, not strong enough imo.
The elf bars you see are a good start for you, similar to cigs, can hold like a cig (cigar). You could start with few of the tobacco flavours, then move to fruity and others when confident you’ve kicked the stinkys |
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"Personally didn't work for me tried the gum also and didn't work neither did vape (with nicotine not strawberry etc makes me sick just smelling it in bypassing by people who have no care but to blow it in everyone and kids faces)"
Are you still smoking? |
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"I did try them and I tried the nicotine gum neither worked for me, the only thing that did was using a vape, but I do know people who the patches did work for. I'd say give them a try see what works for you, good luck with it though its not easy giving up."
Thanks Daisy, I'm going to need luck!
I did try patches years ago, can't remember the name of them but I did briefly give up. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"tried them but didn’t work for me - also tried the nicorette vape thing and that was just vile
still hating smoking and looking for a way out
Hope you find your 'out'. I really need one!"
me too.. i hate smoking
perils of youth |
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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago
Newcastle |
Patches work if you really want to stop you have to be ready. so slowly cutting down amount you smoke helps having a date set helps knowing that on that date your going to start to try and stop and being on the correct dose on the patches helps the lozenges Also help which has nicotine while using patches and remember to remove the patch before going to sleep as you don't sleep with a cigarette in your mouth |
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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago
Newcastle |
".. Also… They have new tobacco replacement products now, like gum pillows and assorts of things
I'm really trying not to use a vape as it really hurts my chest.
Thanks though."
A vape won't help because you are still using the same breathing used to smoke a cigarette you're trying to restrict that part |
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"Personally didn't work for me tried the gum also and didn't work neither did vape (with nicotine not strawberry etc makes me sick just smelling it in bypassing by people who have no care but to blow it in everyone and kids faces)
Are you still smoking?"
Unfortunately yes, I'm a outside smoker so certainly smoking less due to the weather. (Following this post though in hope of something else) |
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"Hey guys
Just looking for your thoughts on using nicotine patches, to stop smoking with.
Anyone tried them?
Would like to hear your stories of using these, be they successful or not.
If not, did anything work for you?
Oh and which patches worked for you?"
This might be a silly remark but what do you think you will find the hardest part of giving up.
The addiction of nicotine, or the habit of hand to mouth brake at work for a smoke.
Both are hard patches will only help with one bit.
Also if you have a addictive personality that can be an ice that needs scratching so it can be easy to move an addiction to say excesis or reading.
But good luck to all thinking of giving up. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The stop smoking services advise patches and a vape together nowadays. I think that’s a pretty decent way of tackling it if you're in the right head space. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I had this conversation with my sister in law on Boxing Day. We both stopped using Champix, back in 2009. The motivation for me was I didn't want my kids growing up and remembering me smelling of smoke. Neither of us has smoked since, good luck OP. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Get yourself a book by Dr Alan Carr. Hes got a few out but they are amazing.
Good Luck OP
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I know a few that stopped after reading his book. Puts you in a good mindset. |
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Good luck Annabelle 
Patches and gum never worked for me, I tried them for maybe 2 years. My best friend getting pregnant gave me the bloody mindness and steely detmination to stop and that was 12 years ago
Oh and that was a cold hard stop, no weaning, else I wouldn't have been able to do it. I'll just have one more is a weakness of mine to put things off |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have not smoked for many years. The only real way to quit is the true desire to do it. Like with everything, we make it harder for ourselves than it need be. Focus on the benefits rather than that very short period of time when the cravings are pushing you to has a smoke.xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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My mum stopped the day I told her she was gonna be a grandparent for the first time. She said she wanted to be around to see our daughter grow up
Our daughter will be 30 next May and my mum still around and is now a great grandmother. You have to really want to give up and have will power. |
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"Good luck Annabelle
Patches and gum never worked for me, I tried them for maybe 2 years. My best friend getting pregnant gave me the bloody mindness and steely detmination to stop and that was 12 years ago
Oh and that was a cold hard stop, no weaning, else I wouldn't have been able to do it. I'll just have one more is a weakness of mine to put things off"
Thanks....I need luck and a swift kick up the bum to get myself into gear.
Glad to see you managed it and the hard way! |
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"My mum stopped the day I told her she was gonna be a grandparent for the first time. She said she wanted to be around to see our daughter grow up
Our daughter will be 30 next May and my mum still around and is now a great grandmother. You have to really want to give up and have will power. "
That's nice to read. |
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"I have not smoked for many years. The only real way to quit is the true desire to do it. Like with everything, we make it harder for ourselves than it need be. Focus on the benefits rather than that very short period of time when the cravings are pushing you to has a smoke.xx"
I think I'm going to need a patch.
Fair play to you, I hope one day I can day the same. |
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"I had this conversation with my sister in law on Boxing Day. We both stopped using Champix, back in 2009. The motivation for me was I didn't want my kids growing up and remembering me smelling of smoke. Neither of us has smoked since, good luck OP."
A friend if mine gave up using these. |
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Another vote for the Dr Alan Carr "Easy Way To Stop Smoking" book here.
It was what made me stop for good 13 years ago after trying gum, patches etc... all of which made me stop but only for a few months. |
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"Patches work if you really want to stop you have to be ready. so slowly cutting down amount you smoke helps having a date set helps knowing that on that date your going to start to try and stop and being on the correct dose on the patches helps the lozenges Also help which has nicotine while using patches and remember to remove the patch before going to sleep as you don't sleep with a cigarette in your mouth "
That's a good point, not forgetting to take if off for bed! |
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"Another vote for the Dr Alan Carr "Easy Way To Stop Smoking" book here.
It was what made me stop for good 13 years ago after trying gum, patches etc... all of which made me stop but only for a few months."
I am going to Google the book, hopefully it can help .... thanks. |
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I’ve not smoked for over ten years now and did unsuccessfully use NRT on a number of failed occasions. When it came to the crucial success in quitting just went cold turkey and ain’t smoked since. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Good luck with your quit journey OP - Patches just keep you out of withdrawal no where near what you would get from cigarettes so like others have said top up with a second NRT product like lozenge, gum, inhalator mouthspray etc. Or a vape. 10% of quitting is physical which NRT will help with 90% is psychological so get behavioural support too from your local services to increase your chances for of quitting for good. Google "smokefree" to find your local services.
Alan Carr is great I stopped smoking after doing the course back in 2000 & also bought the book after I relapsed lol  only thing to note is he doesn't rate using NRT.
Oh & I'd recommend starting on 25mg 16 hour patches as they are the strongest (no point in 24 hour patches for most people as they don't usually wake to smoke during the night & nicotine is a stimulant so can keep you awake/cause vivid dreams.)
Anyway I'm waffling hope that helps keep us updated with your progress & don't give up giving up ...most people try on average 13 times before they do it for good xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Hey guys
Just looking for your thoughts on using nicotine patches, to stop smoking with.
Anyone tried them?
Would like to hear your stories of using these, be they successful or not.
If not, did anything work for you?
Oh and which patches worked for you?"
I went on vapes for a couple of months then I stopped completely
I can’t stand the smell of cigarette smoke now
Good luck  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I tried everything over the years to give up. In the end it was going completely cold Turkey that worked!"
Sometimes you gotta go through a crazy rage to come out the other side right? |
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Tried gum, patches and sprays, but one of them worked for me. Only vaping has ever worked. Have up smoking how shall we say herbal cigarettes a year ago tomorrow then smoking all together in March this year. Next will be vaping without nicotine, then hopefully all together.
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Every time I've tried patches they make me physically sick and leave a rash where they've been stuck.
I did stop successfully using Champix...I'm not going to lie though, I was absolutely vile while I was taking them (think of the worst PMT you've ever had and triple it). I stupidly started again after about 5 years though 
I have cut down a lot with vaping, and did cut cigarettes out completely for a while, which I really should do again |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I tried everything over the years to give up. In the end it was going completely cold Turkey that worked!
Sometimes you gotta go through a crazy rage to come out the other side right?"
Exactly! |
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We can set up an advantage scheme if you’d like.
A day without and you can have sex with Cara.
Two days without you can have sex with me.
Three days both of us at the same time.
A week and you can be bent over and spanked by either one of us…
K |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"We can set up an advantage scheme if you’d like.
A day without and you can have sex with Cara.
Two days without you can have sex with me.
Three days both of us at the same time.
A week and you can be bent over and spanked by either one of us…
K"
Oh I might have to start, so I can stop, and earn these rewards |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"This is what I need to do.
50 years of smoking. I think it's too late, but I've GOT to do it this time, the C bullet is out there with my name on it. "
Full respect for being so upfront, I might have to stop drinking for the same reasons |
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By *b72Man
over a year ago
Nottingham |
I start the patches myself in a few days, I tried the gum and it just burnt my mouth. Last time I gave it it was on holiday so I couldn't smoke for extended periods so didn't bith8 buying any |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Hey guys
Just looking for your thoughts on using nicotine patches, to stop smoking with.
Anyone tried them?
Would like to hear your stories of using these, be they successful or not.
If not, did anything work for you?
Oh and which patches worked for you?"
Was smoker for forty five years patches no good for me moved over to vaping still smoking vape but only on 6mg now lower it of next year to three this works for me |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Tried to copy text twice and it didn't work 
I got help from the NHS in 2014. I was a 40-a-day smoker at the time and quit using a combination of patches and the inhalator thingie from Niquitin. Never looked back and never had a craving since. Though I think a huge part of it was that I was quitting for me, because I wanted to, if that makes sense |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Champix for me but be prepared for the side effects they can be pretty harsh.
You dont need luck, just a dogid determination. If you find yourself saying "I'm going to try to give up" then you've already failed! Positive mind set is what's needed.
Be prepared to change your routine and be prepared for the weight gain. And before anyone says it....it's not because you exchange food for smoking or you eat more because you can taste your food better. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've tried most things, combination of vape and lozenges worked the best for me. I think finding the right version of nicotine for you is key
I would say that the thing that really helped me was staying on the nicotine much longer than I felt I needed to |
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I used the Allen Carr book. Surprisingly effective.
I would say I am not easily influenced by others but, the first time I used it stopped with no cravings what so ever.
FF 5 years, had some shit happen and started smoking again. 4 years later used the same book, stopped again with very few cravings.
Very effective. I had tried the NHS and that didnt work for me.
Good luck, I hope it works for you!! |
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"I start the patches myself in a few days, I tried the gum and it just burnt my mouth. Last time I gave it it was on holiday so I couldn't smoke for extended periods so didn't bith8 buying any"
Did you see the note about only 16 hour and take them off to sleep.
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"This is what I need to do.
50 years of smoking. I think it's too late, but I've GOT to do it this time, the C bullet is out there with my name on it.
Full respect for being so upfront, I might have to stop drinking for the same reasons "
I did start a dry January Forum you in |
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By *B69Woman
over a year ago
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The only thing that worked for me was a vape, gave up about 10 years ago, gradually lowered the amount of nicotine and now just have menthol but I think it’s more about the habit of having something in my hand |
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"Champix for me but be prepared for the side effects they can be pretty harsh.
You dont need luck, just a dogid determination. If you find yourself saying "I'm going to try to give up" then you've already failed! Positive mind set is what's needed.
Be prepared to change your routine and be prepared for the weight gain. And before anyone says it....it's not because you exchange food for smoking or you eat more because you can taste your food better. "
Champix was great but no longer available in UK x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Best of luck Anabelle
No advice about the patches sorry. When I gave up it was always cold turkey. Once I tried but didn't feel well after the nicorette mist. Made me feel dizzy. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Patches only worked for me when I stuck them over my mouth.
The only thing which helped me stop smoking immediately was the correct E-cigs for me.
It took me a couple more years to quit the nicotine. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I stopped, not using anything was difficult. What got me was becoming very fidgety, and would click pens constantly and tap fingers on stuff etc. I vape now, so not sure if much advice from there.. |
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"Hey guys
Just looking for your thoughts on using nicotine patches, to stop smoking with.
Anyone tried them?
Would like to hear your stories of using these, be they successful or not.
If not, did anything work for you?
Oh and which patches worked for you?"
You have to want to give up smoking and then willpower is the only thing that works, that's how I stopped |
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"Hey guys
Just looking for your thoughts on using nicotine patches, to stop smoking with.
Anyone tried them?
Would like to hear your stories of using these, be they successful or not.
If not, did anything work for you?
Oh and which patches worked for you?
You have to want to give up smoking and then willpower is the only thing that works, that's how I stopped"
This is the key thing for me, I've stopped twice for a couple of years twice because I wanted to, then went back to it and tried to stop since because I felt like I should and it hasn't worked. If you really want to stop you'll have a much better chance of it working |
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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago
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Having a goal helps plus target, calculate how much you spend a year on tobacco. Then getting ready is important so you can reduce amount then let the patches assist or able to as patches only highest is 21 mg nicotine starts leaving the body within the first 3 days but you need something to distract you as well so exercise or gym helps further and mentally you feel better the first week you are free to reduce the patches and your sense of smell and taste come back where smoking really doesn't stink but helps to continue fighting... |
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"Hey guys
Just looking for your thoughts on using nicotine patches, to stop smoking with.
Anyone tried them?
Would like to hear your stories of using these, be they successful or not.
If not, did anything work for you?
Oh and which patches worked for you?"
How is it going |
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"Hey guys
Just looking for your thoughts on using nicotine patches, to stop smoking with.
Anyone tried them?
Would like to hear your stories of using these, be they successful or not.
If not, did anything work for you?
Oh and which patches worked for you?
You have to want to give up smoking and then willpower is the only thing that works, that's how I stopped
This is the key thing for me, I've stopped twice for a couple of years twice because I wanted to, then went back to it and tried to stop since because I felt like I should and it hasn't worked. If you really want to stop you'll have a much better chance of it working "
Totally, you have to really want to stop |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
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I’ve never felt addicted to nicotine so these wouldn’t work for me, it’s the action / feeling of smoking & smoke that I enjoy.
When my kids were born I just stopped. 17 years later working with smokers in Africa where they were so cheap I started again. I tend to smoke a couple a day max unless I’m in places where you can still smoke in bars / restaurants then I practically chain smoke |
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"I’ve never felt addicted to nicotine so these wouldn’t work for me, it’s the action / feeling of smoking & smoke that I enjoy.
When my kids were born I just stopped. 17 years later working with smokers in Africa where they were so cheap I started again. I tend to smoke a couple a day max unless I’m in places where you can still smoke in bars / restaurants then I practically chain smoke "
So for you it was the habit not the addition that was the hardest. |
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