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1. stephanie44

   

   9 posts
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   09 Dec 2024
   08 Dec 2024

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   Good day, first time on this forum. Recently quit (21 days ago) via nicotine patch. Going well so far, would like to hear from others that quit using the patch so far. 
2. wimporswim

   

   71 posts
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   29 Nov 2017
   09 Dec 2024

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   Hi Stephanie44,
   21 days is an awesome feat!!!!  Congratulations!
   I just want to share some advice I was given early in my quit.  Don't rush stepping down on the dose.  I think it was 9  weeks on step 1 for me before step 2 and another 6 wks until 5 wks on step 3.  Every time I stepped down I still thought the wheels were going to fall off my quit but they didn't.  
   Previous attempts to quit  were with champix and zyban but I credit the patch for helping me to succeed.  So hang in there and keep us updated.  You got this!!!!
3. stephanie44

   

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   09 Dec 2024
   09 Dec 2024 in reply to wimporswim

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   Thanks for the recommendation, I was actually thinking of stepping down early due to overconfidence…I think it’s best to stick to the program. 
4. sonjapartridge

   

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   26 Mar 2025
   26 Mar

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   I’m on day 1 with the patch and gum. Not to bad but thinking it can’t be this easy am I right?..
5. Trish, Quit Coach

   

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   17 Dec 2024
   31 Mar in reply to sonjapartridge

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   Congratulations on day 1 sonjapartridge! It sounds like the combination therapy (patch and NRT gum) are working well for you. 
6. alvaskates

   

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   22 Apr 2020
   01 Apr

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   I’m 66 days in using the patch and lozenges. I dropped down to the stage 3 patches yesterday and it has been tough today the least, not really a lot of cravings but irritability and exhaustion. In hindsight I wish I stayed longer on the previous step 1 & 2’s but here we are. I’ll push through it but be ready for a few not so nice days 
7. sarah, quit coach

   

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   28 Nov 2017
   02 Apr in reply to alvaskates

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   Hello alvaskates
   So glad you are here, and congrats on over two months quit!
   As you take on each step of the patch, you might encounter cravings and/or withdrawal, but sounds like you are accepting it as part of the process. Hope you notice each day get a bit better. 
   Be sure to get in some extra rest and give your self some space/grace.
   Take care & keep in touch,
   Sarah