I've dipped a can/day for over 30 years and 5 days ago decided it was time. I did quit for over a year about 12 years ago but gave in. Have tried a few times since but never gave it my best. This time I decided to try the nic gum. I should have came here FIRST before spending $45 on the gum. The gum does work and yes I know why. The first 2 days I only put in 4 pieces of gum. Today, day 5, has been the worst. I did gum first thing in the morning and held off til about 10am when I couldn't take it anymore. I will give up the gum after reading info on here. I'm not a forum type guy so here's to hoping this works.
Welcome.
I used nic gum for almost three weeks before I quit, so you're learning faster than I did. Get rid of it, and embrace the suck.
If you think about it, using a nicotine replacement prolongs the agony. Every time you allow yourself to give in, you take a step backward. Even if you space your pieces out 4, 6, or 8 hours, you were 4, 6, or 8 hours quit - then caved. Quitting sucks every time you start it. So, just quit once more, and be done with it.
When you battle through a crave, and don't give in, you'll find that it lasts 5 minutes, or less. Each time you battle through it is a victory that nicotine will never get back. Each time you are victorious will make the next time a little bit easier.
It's time to rip the band-aid off, and get on with your QUIT.
