trying to quit with the patch

[redtrain14]

Using of the patch makes it hurt a little for a long time (however long you use it) then hurt a lot once your off it for about three days. Then you begin to get a little better each day.

Cold turkey make its hurt a whole lot for 3 days. Then you begin to get a little better each day.

I like this yota. Kinda like the difference between cutting a rotting, puss infected finger off with a dull butter knife or sharp axe.

Just get it over with.

[GlennFtheKodiak]

duke, these guys have it covered. read ALL their responses again and again until you finally get it. nicotine replacement just makes it harder. i was using the gum until the guys here set me straight. quit cold turkey NOW. if you really do need oral substitution there are many non-carcinogenic things you can use as already mentioned. but stop feeling sorry for yourself. yeah we know it's hard and we know at first it's like somebody killed your best friend. it's not true, that little feeling in your head is the Nic Bitch fucking with you.

[RWM]

I have decided to try the patch and am on day two of the program but I have been having a very hard time with not having anything in the spot my dip used to be in.

Don't post until you are quit. Posting with a patch isn't quit. This is no nic site. As the others said, "try" don't "fly" here.

Are you pissed because YOU have been doing something so stupid for so many years? Are you pissed because YOU haven't been able to quit? Are YOU ready to really quit for good?

Why are you quiting, what is your plan, what are you doing to keep from caving? Do you have seeds, are you reading everything on this site, are you a man of your word, do you have fake stuff, are you drinking lots of water, going for a run....

When you are quit, post up and then keep your word. Once posted, no nic for the day. then just like groundhogs day, come back next day, post up ....

So what's your next move? If you commit to this site, you will be surprised by how many guys will walk the journey with you.

You need a number, PM me. I'm a 30 year idiot that found his way 60 days ago.

[redyota]

I have been chewwing for 13+ years and I am only 28 years old. I have decided to try the patch and am on day two of the program but I have been having a very hard time with not having anything in the spot my dip used to be in. Have an empty feeling there. I work nite shift in a factory and almost cracked tonite but didn't.
    I would really like to quit this time it will be my second attemp on quitting the first time I went ten days and went back but my hopes are a lot higher this time around. Does anyone know what I can use to substitute that spot in my mouth where my dip use to be. I tryed a big bunch of chewwing gum but that doesn't really help me any.

Mr. Big Duke:

I suggest you spend a little more time reading around the site. When you do, it'll become purty obvious that:

a. We don't believe in "trying" around here...only "doing",
b. NRT (the patch) was used by a few of us, but most will embrace 'cold turkey' as the way to go,
c. if you think quitting is hard now, just wait til you get the training wheels off (stop the patch). That's when it gets real nasty.
d. there are plenty of replacements for the oral fixation. Many guys will embrace fake snuff. Others will suggest sunflower seeds. Nothing wrong with either,
e. its time for you to man up, post roll, and give your word that you're not gonna use dip during tonight's shift.

Your move bro.

...theo

Using of the patch makes it hurt a little for a long time (however long you use it) then hurt a lot once your off it for about three days. Then you begin to get a little better each day.

Cold turkey make its hurt a whole lot for 3 days. Then you begin to get a little better each day.

Everyone is capable of option two, so its beyond me why option 1 of prolonging the pain seems better to anyone. I'm betting its because half don't know the truth (because the pharma companies aren't exactly honest) and the other half are pusses that aren't gonna make it anyways.

You succeed at quitting because of you and a choice you make, not because of some trick, technique, or drug.

Don't put it in your mouth. It gets better faster than you realize. Reintroducing nicotine (with dip, smoke, patch, enema, etc.) starts the process over.

[theo3wood]

I have been chewwing for 13+ years and I am only 28 years old. I have decided to try the patch and am on day two of the program but I have been having a very hard time with not having anything in the spot my dip used to be in. Have an empty feeling there. I work nite shift in a factory and almost cracked tonite but didn't.
I would really like to quit this time it will be my second attemp on quitting the first time I went ten days and went back but my hopes are a lot higher this time around. Does anyone know what I can use to substitute that spot in my mouth where my dip use to be. I tryed a big bunch of chewwing gum but that doesn't really help me any.

Mr. Big Duke:

I suggest you spend a little more time reading around the site. When you do, it'll become purty obvious that:

a. We don't believe in "trying" around here...only "doing",
b. NRT (the patch) was used by a few of us, but most will embrace 'cold turkey' as the way to go,
c. if you think quitting is hard now, just wait til you get the training wheels off (stop the patch). That's when it gets real nasty.
d. there are plenty of replacements for the oral fixation. Many guys will embrace fake snuff. Others will suggest sunflower seeds. Nothing wrong with either,
e. its time for you to man up, post roll, and give your word that you're not gonna use dip during tonight's shift.

Your move bro.

...theo

[bigduke45123]

I have been chewwing for 13+ years and I am only 28 years old. I have decided to try the patch and am on day two of the program but I have been having a very hard time with not having anything in the spot my dip used to be in. Have an empty feeling there. I work nite shift in a factory and almost cracked tonite but didn't.
I would really like to quit this time it will be my second attemp on quitting the first time I went ten days and went back but my hopes are a lot higher this time around. Does anyone know what I can use to substitute that spot in my mouth where my dip use to be. I tryed a big bunch of chewwing gum but that doesn't really help me any.