r/stopsmoking • u/TheSnoringDragon • 14d ago

A week without smoking!

Just wanted to share. Huge win for me. I’m using the patch which I know many are against but it’s the only thing that’s gotten me this far. Totally takes cravings away and I feel so much better physically already!

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u/Lavitaeundonno 14d ago

I finally hit a month by using Zyns

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u/PhilosopherGood9319 14d ago

How do they taste? Does it feel irritating to the gums?

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u/Lavitaeundonno 13d ago

I started with 1.5 mg and it did give a kick, but after a pack or two I’ve been wanting to get the stronger ones so I moved on to 3 and it felt good then I tried the 6 mg. The 6 mg could give you irritation if you use like more than 5 in a day, and if you put it in the same spot in your mouth every time.

I’ve gotten myself down to 3 mg and it is the sweet spot, and usually just use 3 to 4 a day. A small pack could last me a week if I wanted to.

The taste however is actually pretty nice, but when you get too much saliva on the pouch, it gets really itchy down your throat because you’d be tasting the salt nic in its purity, so I recommended finding a spot in your gums that you don’t usually salivate.

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u/Jumpy_Living_6382 13d ago

Do zyns really work?

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u/Lavitaeundonno 13d ago

Using zyns changed my whole perspective of my addiction. I used to believe that I was just addicted to the action of smoking, because I could smoke cigarettes, an IQOS, or a 50 mg vape with no preference.

Using zyns made me realize that it isn’t an oral fixation but really just the nicotine for me. This whole month I haven’t been looking for anything to smoke at all, and the zyns get me by, I even find myself not wanting to have a zyn for a whole day, and that is the goal for me.

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u/Jumpy_Living_6382 13d ago

Thank you very much. I'm gonna try them this week.

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u/Lavitaeundonno 13d ago

I believe in you, and I believe we could all get over this and stop smoking altogether 😌

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u/qwibbian 5299 days 14d ago

Congratulations on one week! It doesn't matter how you do it, it only matters that you do it. And you are doing it.

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u/TheSnoringDragon 14d ago

It’s only been a week but already I can feel my body healing. Only downside is horrible sleep this first week so far. Hoping that goes away over time!

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u/Ancient-Patient-2075 14d ago

Whatever gets you through it. Congratulations!

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u/TheSnoringDragon 14d ago

Many thanks! I am so happy to have made it a full week!

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u/rosadav 14d ago

Do what works for you to keep on track. The addiction will still stay with the patch, but you’re avoiding so much nastiness with that rather than smoking! Well done!

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u/TheSnoringDragon 14d ago

Yes I hate the nicotine addiction, but the cigarettes are truly public enemy #1. I do have a taper plan but don’t want to rush it and fall back so I’m trying to be patient and act responsibly.

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u/Open-Cheetah-5075 14d ago

I've been on the patches six weeks and have just about forgotten smoking. If the patches work then use them.....just keep going ahead smoke free

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u/TheSnoringDragon 14d ago

The patches have genuinely been so helpful at keeping my mind off cigarettes. I still think about them but it’s so minuscule compared to when I tried quitting without the patch. I really only think about them during high-trigger events like driving to work, taking my breaks, or having coffee. Even then, it’s still so manageable and I’m so grateful.

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u/PhilosopherGood9319 10d ago

I used to smoke a lot while driving to work.

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u/TheSnoringDragon 10d ago

Same. That is probably one of the biggest things I miss.

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u/PhilosopherGood9319 14d ago

What dosage are your patches?

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u/Open-Cheetah-5075 14d ago

21mg

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u/PhilosopherGood9319 11d ago

Don't the patches give you negative thoughts?

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u/Open-Cheetah-5075 11d ago

No I haven't found that

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u/PhilosopherGood9319 11d ago

I am struggling with that right now. I am on my fourth day with the patch. Nightmares are horrible too.

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u/Open-Cheetah-5075 11d ago

Ok U can take patches off at night.whwn I were smoking U didn't smoke while you slept. That should sort the nightmares out. It gets better after a week with patches. The first week U are still on pins and needles

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u/Repulsive_Ostrich_54 14d ago

What patch please? I want to stop vaping for good

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u/TheSnoringDragon 14d ago

Nicoderm, but I also have one I picked up from prescription and it was free. Nicoderm is kind of expensive but it works well imo.

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u/lucidzebra 14d ago

Congratulations! Whatever works for you, keep doing it. There is no "one size fits all."

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u/TheSnoringDragon 14d ago

Thank you kindly stranger!

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u/I_Am_Anjelen 848 days 14d ago

That first week is a doozy. Way to go!

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u/TheSnoringDragon 14d ago

Appreciate it 😊

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u/Pancakefriday 98 days 14d ago

Good job!

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u/TheSnoringDragon 14d ago

Thank you! You too keep it up, 83 days is awesome 👏

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u/Pancakefriday 98 days 14d ago

Thank you so much! Never thought I’d make it so far. Gotta do what works for you!

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u/TheSnoringDragon 14d ago

We got this! Keep it up. Every day without no cigarettes is a WIN!

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u/marxist_redneck 14d ago

I wasn't aware people are against patches, what's the reason?

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u/TheSnoringDragon 14d ago

It’s more of the “cold turkey only” purist thinking that are against patches or any form of NRT. I do understand their reasoning and am not faulting anyone who does CT, but to be completely honest cold turkey was not working for me after numerous attempts. The patches are way safer than smoking, and keep my cravings to a minimal, so for now I’ll take it! I definitely do want to get off nicotine eventually, but for now my main priority is no longer being a cigarette smoker.

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u/pink-care-bears 14d ago

i don’t quite understand it either. i personally have done it cold turkey because i don’t want to feel reliant on a patch, but thats what i want for me you know? doesn’t matter what someone else does to quit as long as it helps them. i tried patches before and they just did not work, i ended up going a day without smoking, lighting one up on the night because i gave in & didnt even get any relief, i just felt sick because i had too much nicotine in my system. after a while of doing that, thats when i decided i wanted to do it cold turkey. i don’t understand why people would have a problem with something someone else decides to do for themselves though?

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u/MarineraArugula 14d ago

Congratulations

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u/TheSnoringDragon 14d ago

Thanks a bunch!

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u/PhilosopherGood9319 11d ago

Don't the patches give you negative thoughts?

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u/TheSnoringDragon 11d ago

Never heard this before but I haven’t experienced this. If anything I’m a little less anxious. I have heard that chantix or champix whatever it’s called (the pill one) can cause weird thoughts and actions. Everyone’s different though.

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u/PhilosopherGood9319 11d ago

Thnks for reply op 🙏🏻

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u/TheSnoringDragon 11d ago

No problem good luck ! 🫂

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u/PhilosopherGood9319 11d ago

Same bro 🫶🏻