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@@fool-on-the-hill thanks for the question and sorry about the delay responding. What’s got you interested in trying the lozenges? There’s probably more health drawbacks and cons to using nicotine lozenges than caffeine. You can get what you need from caffeine (increased focus, etc) that nicotine could help with but at a higher cost.

@@helpquittingsmoking hey, no sweat! I’m glad you responded. I guess I just see the benefit of using nicotine, at least as far as weight loss and focus are concerned. If I understand correctly, quitting nicotine is much harder than other substances? I mainly feel like I need appetite suppression. Known of anything else that does this? Thanks for your time!

@@fool-on-the-hill nicotine could help some with those things you mentioned but I wouldn’t recommend it. Nicotine is very addictive and once you get started it can be challenging to stop. I’d recommend talking to your doctor or a pharmacist to see if they have any advice on what you could use. Best of luck to you 👍

@@helpquittingsmoking I appreciate your apprehensiveness for me. Perhaps I have an addictive personality… anyway, I have some lozenges. I take small pieces at work if I feel tired. I awaken within minutes. I understand your worry for me and others that might use nicotine recreationally, and I appreciate your advice. I consider it helpful for the time being. It is actually helping. For how long, and how much of myself will I have to sacrifice: unknown. Thank you very much. 😎

@@jt2805 I’ve personally used nicotine lozenges for stress relief and focus as well…I’ve heard of people using nicotine for similar reasons as well…it’s definitely much safer to use nicotine from lozenges than from smoking that’s for sure!

@@helpquittingsmoking thanks for your feedback much appreciated 👍 🙏

@@rohitsharma1285 I hear ya…that’s pretty normsl especially if you used to smoke for a very long time…I miss it too sometimes…

@@tommycoughlan4104 ok sounds good. Let us know how that works out for you 👌

@@andysteele5707 thanks for reaching out. You could use the nicotine replacement therapy like the patch, gum, or lozenge to help you step off the nicotine pouches. That would help provide relief from the physical withdrawals so you can focus on your energy on breaking the psychological and habitual side of the addiction. So you’d just want to come up with a comprehensive quit plan to help you get off the punches. Hope that info helps some.

Thanks for sharing. That can happen…it’s better than being addicted to tobacco! How long have you been on the lozenges for??

@@helpquittingsmoking 6 months already... Need to find something same taste with no nicotine.

@@NZNow the taste will be tough to find in something else…though something with a bold flavor like cinnamon Altoids may help,,.if you need any other pointers or advice on tapering down…or brainstorming a quit plan …let me know. I wish you all the best moving forward!

No, it’s definitely much harder to quit cigarettes. The point of the video is that nicotine lozenges can also be addictive…and what to do if you get hooked on them…it’s a pretty rare thing to happen …cigs are much more addictive and harmful!

Give it a little more time…I think it’ll start to kick in one of these days 🤞Kidding aside, maybe you have a patch on that’s too low a dose???

Exactly. Thats a good way to reduce as well if someone has a dependence on the 4mg and is looking to step down

Thanks for sharing. Congrats on your continued abstinence from smoking! It’s definitely hard to stop nicotine that’s for sure. Thats a long time on the nicotine gum

I've been on the lozenges for Four years now and I'm tired of it. Walgreens mint flavored 4mg I started with cinnamon I keep telling myself well it's better than smoking or vaping but that's not a good excuse. I go on vacation and pack enough lozenges for the trip it's like a medication

Thanks for sharing.

congrats on quitting smoking. It’s better to be on the gum than smoking cigs that’s for sure. But yea it sounds like you’re ready to get off the gum now. Cold Turkey from the nicotine gum without slowing down first is a hard way to quit but certainly not impossible. There’s no getting around the fact that the withdrawals will be intense. I’d recommend coming up with a comprehensive quit plan. Especially for that first week. staying busy and drinking a lot of water to help flush things out. Exercise too can help. Have some substitutes on hand. Maybe some gum with strong flavor like cinnamon. Similar to quitting smoking, coming up with a plan, and following through on it is key. Having support and staying motivated by reminding yourself regularly why you’re quitting the gum can help. Hope things go well for you. And if you don’t quit the first time, don’t beat yourself up just learn from it and move forward. I wish you all the best

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Thanks for sharing. It’s tough being a support person. What strength lozenge is he using? If it’s the 4mg dropping to the 2mg can be a good place to start. If he’s already at the 2mg using a pill cutter to break it in half could help reduce further. Getting a better idea of the nicotine strength and understanding how many lozenges he’s using per day is good information to know. If your husband is open to receiving support , the state quitline program (1-800-Quit-Now) not only only helps people quit, but can also help people in staying tobacco free. The coaches can collaborate with him on a plan to quit using the lozenges too. Setting a target quit date (15-30 days into the future) and gradually tapering down leading to that target date would be key parts of the plan. As well as brainstorming some healthier substitutes (Altoids, hard candy, etc). Hope this info helps some.i wish you all the best going forward. Please reach out with any additional questions or comments you have.

I’m not sure about the gum coating I haven’t heard that before. Nice job tapering down. Thanks for sharing.

That’s great advice! I think rewards are important too. It helps keep the motivation up. thanks for sharing 👍

I believe it! There’s definitely a lot more nicotine in chewing tobacco than cigarettes …the withdrawals can be brutal …good luck in your quit!

Thanks On day 4 ... much better. Still sleep issues. Hopefully that gets better. It was an awful couple of days for sure !

@@JD-mw9ul the first week can the roughest part…especially with the withdrawals and cravings being so intense.:.it sounds like you’re off to a good start…Keep those reasons for quitting top of mind and stay motivated to fight through the cravings …it’s not easy but take it a day at a time…I wish you all the best moving forward!

It’s going to be hard no doubt but certainly not impossible. The fact that you quit smoking AND vaping tells me you have a lot of strength to tap into to get the job done…. I’d just recommend a gradual taper down approach before quitting completely. And apply some of the useful non nicotine strategies you utilized to quit smoking and vaping... I wish you the best going forward…keep us posted on your progress and if/when you find a helpful and healthy replacement for nicotine…you got this!

Unfortunately there’s nothing on the market designed to help people get off the NRT products. I wouldn’t recommend going back to smoking or using another form of tobacco to help you wean off the gum. One thing you might want to consider is talking with your doc about chantix. Though it’s used to help people quit tobacco…it could be a potential option to help you beat the nicotine addiction…it would be considered off label use, but it’s a possibility. It would help take away the pleasure of using nicotine since it blocks the nicotine receptors in the brain…if that option doesn’t interest you I’d encourage you to think about the gradual taper down approach. It’s good that you identified using 10-12 pieces per day. A first step couple be limiting yourself to 8-10 pieces a day for two weeks…and then when you’re comfortable with that change…drop down to 6-8 pieces per day for another two weeks…and slowly taper from there. Maybe supplement the gum with something else that has a bold flavor like cinnamon to help cut through the urge…just a suggestion…anyway thanks for reaching out…nicotine is crazy addictive and it’s a hard addiction to break…and not impossible with the right mindset and plan…I wish you the best going forward

@@helpquittingsmoking Thank you so much for your much detailed help and information. I will follow your advice. Thanks again! Have a wonderful weekend!

@@TerellMcMillan no problem at all. You have a good weekend as well!

PUR cinnamon gum can help replace it

@@jeffdoyle1198 Im not familiar with that specific brand. It looks like a sugar free gum…must have a stronger cinnamon flavor Im guessing…which can definitely help with quitting tobacco too …thanks for the tip!

Thanks for sharing. It’s been about 7 years for me

Thanks for sharing. I apologize for the delay in responding... haven’t logged into this account in a little while…Sounds like you’re off to a good start in getting off them…and the cravings have been manageable…that’s an encouraging sign and good to hear…you’re showing the world it can be done…keep up the good work 👍

How is it going now?

No problem at all. Please reach out if you have any questions

You’re definitely not alone on that front. Lozenges are highly addictive for sure…Im not sure where you’re at on your quitting journey, but it’s better than being dependent on any form of tobacco…thanks for sharing

Same here. Thanks for sharing

Me also, would love to get off them.Not enough will power.Very expensive and not good for my heart.

You bet!

congrats on quitting smoking, and now vaping. Being on the gum for 10 days really isn't that long. it's actually recommend to use the nicotine gum for about 8 weeks all together (when quitting tobacco). that's what the manufacturer and FDA recommends...i think staying on NRT for that amount of time (or close to it) can be very helpful...Just so you can gain some traction ...and get some time under your belt as an ex-smoker/vaper...People will discontinue using the NRT in a shorter amount of time...but i certainly wouldn't call 10 days on the nicolette gum any type of dependence. This video is more addressing those who have been on the gum or lozenge for months and even years (which can happen, but not super common).. it's up to you in terms of how you want to move forward. Just something to think about...10 days is still a great start. Keep up the good work.

Hello Cindy, I'd like to reach out to you and tell you my story. I was hooked on nicotine gum for about 8 years, I am now in and out of the doctor's and hospital with problems with my throat and food pipe and I just know it's connected. I am waiting on diagnosis but I am severely ill. I've gone from a gym fenatic to an absolute state. If you read this take my advice and get rid of that gum! I might be a rare case but even so. It's definitely evil stuff.

@@mcbizzle1906 Thanks for sharing. I wish you all the best with your health...that sounds pretty serious ...

20 years here and I think it has caused insulin resistance in me? Good luck

What has happened is that the excessive nicotine has caused insulin resistance. But the good news is that you can reverse this. First lower to 2mg for months. Then rotate 2 mg gum with 2 mg lozenges. Then 2 mg lozenges only. Every 4 hours. Be intentional and smart with the process.

⁠this is a great idea! I’ll try this!! This is me a year later and nothing has changed! I’m trying this! Lozenges! Yes!

So you’re going through about 25-30 lozenges per day?? That’s a lot of nicotine …might be the most I’ve ever heard …

That’s a great perspective! Sounds like you’re an awesome source of support for the people in your life 👏

Well, it’s safer than smoking…but it’s not ideal to stay hooked on the gum long term…that can definitely cause problems too ….has she expressed an interest in quitting to you? That’s something I’m sure she’ll need your support with…it won’t be easy to quit especially if she’s been chewing for 16 yrs

Is vaping with the nicotine patch part of your plan to quit smoking or another form of tobacco? Or just to quit vaping? That’s not the most common form of combination therapy. I’m most familiar with NRT combination therapy options. Patch plus the nicotine gum/lozenges/spray or even NRT plus Wellbutrin. These are fda approved forms of combination therapy that have been studied and tested extensively over time proving their effectiveness….there’s not as much research done about vaping (or vaping with NRT) since it’s still relatively new. There has been some recent research showing that vaping can help some adult smokers successfully quit…You can probably vape and use the patch together safely. The main thing with vaping is we don’t precisely know how much nicotine you may be getting. There’s so many different vaping devices on the market and the manufacturers claims of how much nicotine you’re getting aren’t verified to my knowledge….If this is your plan to quit smoking, it’s probably safe. Please keep your doctor updated about plans and pay close attention to how you’re feeling when you do vape etc. If it helps you quit smoking or chewing tobacco etc…this could be an effective approach. Keep me posted on how it goes for you…I’ll be curious to hear the results.. I wish you the best in quitting

That's my question too I'm using nicotine patches and vaping at the same time 6mg nicotine juice I was thinking if this is safe because I think it's going to be more easier to quit to replace vaping instead cigarettes

Cuz I wanna quit smoking cigarets and replacing vape and wearing nicotine patches to quit smoking cigarettes

I hear ya the addiction can definitely take hold of you. It’s not impossible. It won’t be easy, but definitely not impossible to quit. Why is it you want to quit nicotine??? I think that’s a good place to start…you gotta fully understand your why first …before putting together a plan to move forward with…hang in there!

Sorry about the late response. I appreciate you sharing your story. I don’t have a ton of experience supporting people working to get off the nicotine spray. It’s usually NRT gum or lozenge that people develop a reliance on. I have talked with people who switched over to a different form of NRT (usually the patch) as a strategy to get off the Nrt gum or lozenge. It’s not the most common approach but it can be done. It sounds like you had some success going that route in replacing it with the gum…I hope you’re not too hard on yourself for falling back into using the spray. Relapse is very common, it’s all about learning from it and moving forward the best we can. You definitely have what it takes to get off the spray again, then eventually all nicotine. You’re not alone on this journey! I wish you all the best moving forward….Thanks again for sharing

Congrats on quitting smoking! I’ve never used the spray myself only the nicotine gum and lozenge. It’s great that you’ve identified how many times you’re using the spray. That’s important information to know. Sometimes people don’t even know how much they’re using and it’s important to know the baseline. I’d recommend trying a gradual reduction plan leading up to a target quit date. I think it can be a similar approach to coming off the lozenges. Here’s a possible outline to follow: Next week, for example, limit yourself to 8 uses of the spray per day. The following week drop down to 6 and no more. The week after that drop down to 5 sprays per day. Once you’ve mastered that reduce to 4. Since it’s nearing the end of the year, you can cut down gradually in this manner leading up to a target quit date of New Years Day. Or if you want to do it sooner you can pick a different quit date, and adjust your reduction strategy accordingly. I think the main thing is to reduce gradually to minimize the severity of the withdrawals, if that makes sense. Going from 10 sprays per day abruptly down to zero would be difficult and have quite an impact on your body. Do you have something else you can substitute the spray with? That’ll be something else you’ll want to identify and plan to use as you’re cutting back. Whether that’s a healthy snack, substitute, or some type of distraction. Or something else to help with the bathroom…Hope that information helps some. Please give it a shot,ñ..I’ll be curious to hear how it goes…

@@helpquittingsmoking I am touched of your suuuuuuch patient reply and appreciated it. I tried gum last year but didn’t like it because I felt like the nicotine gum was not good for my gum. For some funny reason, the shipment of my spray delayed, so I was unexpected forced to cut off nicotine. As I didn’t prepare anything about cutting down, the first few days were awful. Today is day 7 no nicotine, I feel a little bit better. Your suggestions are very helpful, especially the substitute, good idea! I do need substitute and I choose coffee, regular gum and sometimes fruits. Had some pills to help with the bathroom. I can see things getting better. Parts of me wants to just stop nicotine from now on, dunno if I can do it when my spray arrives. We will see.

@@emilyl4932 that’ll definitely be quite the temptation once the spray arrives. If anything, you learned that you have the strength to quit nicotine, when you set your mind to it. Even if you’re primarily quitting because you don’t have access to it right now. Sounds like it’s been rough but you’re hanging in there the best you can and worked through the worst of the withdrawals symptoms. Nice work. Quitting is achievable which you just proved to yourself and the world. Take good care, I wish you all the best going forward!

@@helpquittingsmoking hahah, dear. I returned the spray just now!!! I kinda feel I would be back on track couples of weeks later. I need exercising to bring me more energy.

@@emilyl4932 wow, congrats on making that decision! That really speaks to how committed you are to making this change and staying nicotine free! Great job, keep it up 👏👏👏

Thanks for reaching out! It’s great that you want to quit. You can definitely use the nicotine gum while wearing the patch. It’s referred to as combination therapy. You’ll just wear the nicotine patch on a regular schedule (all day) and then use the nicotine gum just occasionally as needed. You use the gum only when you have a breakthrough or intense craving to smoke. I covered this topic in a couple videos on this channel…. A lot of people have success with this approach to quitting. Please also keep your doctor updated on your quit plans….Are you located in the United States? If so, I’d recommend that you consider utilizing 1-800-Quit-Now. It’s a free and confidential coaching program in every state geared to helping people quit tobacco. You can collaborate with a coach on a quit plan and their programs oftentimes offer nicotine replacement products for free (depends on the state). The general approach with the support they provide is encouraging people to set up a target Quit Date in the future and create a personalized quit plan… I hope that helps some. Please let me know if you have any additional questions or if there’s anything else I can do to help.

What flavor gum do you chew? I’ve heard from a number of people who really enjoy the cinnamon surge and fruit chill flavors.

@@helpquittingsmoking Ice Mint and Cinnamon. The sweetness seems less in tense with the cinnamon.

Definitely like the cinnamon- just quit after 15 years of chewing it! I’m on day 6 and happy to be free!!! It took several attempts over the years- definitely not easy!!!!!

@@debrakelly4505 congrats! How’d you do it??? What has been the key to your success so far?

Wow 11 years.. I've been on the gum around 8 months now..like you the nicotine and sweetness.. I do have more than the recommended amount tho

Thanks for sharing your story, i appreciate it. i agree I don't think enough has been done to study the long-term impact of using nicotine replacement products. There is a lot of unknowns in that territory. I've been on and off the nicotine lozenges for years now. Using the gum or lozenges is certainly better than smoking, but it does come with plenty of drawbacks for sure. There's the health impact that you referenced, and the cost of these products too...It sounds like you're ready to make a change... it's hard work, but an achievable goal. It's all about putting together a plan and making that commitment to change. Let me know if there's anything i can do to help.. Thanks again for your message, and I wish you all the best moving forward!

Have you thought about making yourself switch to the lozenges instead of gum? I've been hooked on lozenges for at least four years, but will chew the gum instead if no lozenges are available...but I Really don't like it. Maybe that will be a tactic I can try to stop altogether.

Nice. It sounds like you’re off to a great start in your quit. Keep it up 👍

Plus my car is beginning to smell a lot better🤣

That’s good to hear! Sounds like you’re making great progress and off to a solid start in your quit. Yes, seeing the financial benefits definitely helps! And things smelling better is always a plus. Keep it up 👍

Ha! Yea there’s definitely something to it being psychological, in addition to the physical addiction to nicotine. I hear ya on the financial aspect, the gum isn’t cheap!

Have you tried crack? It can be beneficial as a nicotine replacement

Caffeine

Thats normal and can happen. It also depends on the strength of the gum you’re chewing and how many pieces you had. Kudos to you for getting some nicotine gum and not a another pack of cigarettes. It’s better to be chewing the gum and dealing with those cravings than smoking cigarettes again and dealing with all the crap that comes with being a smoker

Currently trying to get off it

@@TheBencowher well, you’re definitely not alone. NRT can be very addictive.

Been off cigarettes 5 months. Been off lozenges for 44 days so completely nicotine free. Took 40 days for cravings to stop after quitting lozenges. Mental cravings not physical

@@TheBencowher Congrats! That's an awesome accomplishment. You're sending a signal to the world that quitting is achievable!

Sorry to hear about that! It sounds like you got too much nicotine and that was NOT GOOD. Hopefully the memory of that experience will deter you from smoking going forward…I wish you all the best in your quit!

@@helpquittingsmoking thanks, I feel much better

I’d say the nicotine gum is much safer than vaping. But you’re probably better off talking to your doctor for a prescription medication to help with anxiety. The nicotine gum could end up causing some anxiety especially as your body withdrawals from it and craves more

I need help! I’ve chewed 4mg, 20 or more pieces a day for 25years!! I want off this stuff, I know it’s not good for me, but I’m extremely addicted and dependent on it. I’m a 67yr. Old that’s fit and healthy. Why can’t I get off this SH *t??? Help!!!!!!!!