Can you really get addicted to the nicotine gum or lozenge?!?!? Now what?!
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- Quitters sometimes become addicted to the nicotine gum or lozenge. Nicotine is the insanely addictive substance that’s naturally in tobacco. It’s the key reason why tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, and anything that contains nicotine is so addictive. Nicotine is one of the most addictive drugs on the planet.
The goal in using nicotine replacement products (NRT) is to help you quit tobacco. It’s not super common but sometimes Quitters find it hard, in particular, to stop using the nicotine gum or nicotine lozenge after they’ve quit tobacco. Some Quitters develop a reliance on these quit smoking medications and find it hard to stop using them.
In this video I talk about addiction to nicotine replacement therapy and specifically the gum and lozenge, as well as what you can do about it.
Please reach out if you have any questions or want to share your experience.
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It’s been a week and a half with out them. I’m so proud of myself
Good job buddy
Smoked for 15 years, then vaped for 3 years, and I have now been on the lozenge for 8 months. I"m going in the right direction - it's not easy. My goals is to be completely nicotine free soon.
Are you nicotine free now?
Did it work?
Thanks for sharing, my friend. For nearly five years, I chose to stay on the lozenges because it was a safer and cheaper way to enjoy one of my favorite chemicals. I stopped last week, and I’m surprised how easily I let them go - tbh I was using less than 6mg total each day and split my 2mg lozenges into four doses. No physical withdrawals, and manageable psychological withdrawals. I’m so glad I’m not alone in this thing 😊
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?
I've been on and off with the gum since 2001. I'm 55, started smoking when I was in my teens, quit when I was 34, went back briefly when I was 40 and was quit again before my 41st birthday. I have been dedicated non stop to the gum for about five years now, prior to this it was spuradic and now its more than 20 psc a day. The side effects are bad teeth, stomach and digestion problems on top of sleep issues and god knows what it is doing to my bod's ability for glandular activity and hormones. I quit smoking because I couldn't afford it and I couldn't stop doing it. I kept telling myself one is too much and a thousand is never enough. What's funny is even at 4mg a piece, its barely having any effect on me at all, just sort of takes the edge off. I don't think the industry has done enough research into this and I don't think they really know the long term or permanant effects but I thank you for making this video and giving advice on how to stop. It stuck in my head when you said if you were able to quit a 2 pack a day habbit you have what it takes to kick the replacement habbit.
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!
Omg!! Yes! I’ve been chewing Nicorette Gum for 27 yrs! Haven’t smoked in 35 years! I have tried many times! Hard hard!!!
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 think the nicotine lozenge just solidifies the false belief that you’re giving something up, when in reality there’s nothing to give up. I’ve experienced this with adderall as well, since I take it as medicine I can just stop with no issues. “If you’re trying to give something up you’re addicted” but the key is to change your mindset to believe you’re not trying to quit, but rather you already did. Cravings last like 15-20 minutes so it’s really just getting thru those which isn’t too bad when you take it 20minutes at a time. Most people start thinking days or a week down the road and I think the anticipation and fear of quitting is worse than it actually is. If you’re gonna do anything, lozenges is likely better than smoking but it’s like telling someone who injects cocaine to snort it instead.
It is just illusion. When you lie on yourself that you can not live without cigarettes. No easy but if you persuade yourself that you have to stop, definitely you will stop.
I agree with you! You don't give anything up with using a lozenge. You are just using the nicotine in a different form! Thank you for your comment- I am here to help my husband quit.
Smoked for 15 years, used nicotine gum for 7 months to quit. Now 3days without the gum
Congrats! What is helping you these past few days?
Update
Smoking was never an issue for me. But the nicorette spray... I'm so hooked on this. I love it better than cigarettes. The instant rush is better than cigarettes or shisha without the inhale of smoke (I spray it under my tongue). I wish I never got into the spray to be honest. I use the gum for the slow release to ween myself off. Went months on the gum and caved, bought the spray. Same damn cycle. Thanks for talking about this. I felt so silly that I'm so hooked on NRT spray of all things but I'm glad I'm not the only one. Thank you for sharing. I'll keep trying.
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
I think it's definitely personality influenced, I quit smoking years ago but go through sooo much gum, when I don't have it I get agitated but I think it's a self-soothing thing. Definitely need a new, cheaper bad habit 😂
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
I've been hooked on Nicotine Gum for 11 years. I smoked for 35. Part of my issue with quitting the gum isn't only about the nicotine it is also about the sweetness.
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
I think going cold turkey and reward yourself! Use that money you spent and give yourself a reward daily the first week, then weekly, then monthly. Also it helps if you have 3-4 days in a row to just sleep and relax. I was addicted for about 25 years. I have quit a few times. What happens is I'll smoke, then get gum to not smoke, then I'm back on it. Last time i had quit for over a year. Never stop trying! The Dentine coated gum helps a little...nothing has that texture though.
That’s great advice! I think rewards are important too. It helps keep the motivation up. thanks for sharing 👍
I’ve just decided to get off Nicorette gum! I’ve been chewing the 4mg, for 25yrs. It’s raising my insulin level. I eat clean and exercise, there is no reason for my insulin level being high but for chewing this stuff. I totally haven’t been able to go without it! I always have a piece in my mouth, I use to even sleep with it. I no longer do that! I’m going to do this!! I didn’t even use it while I quit smoking over thirty years ago. A friend gave me a piece years after I quit smoking and I chewed it now for 25 years. Just think of $$ I’d save. I will only chew the brand name too, of course the most expensive! I’ve always figured, I don’t drink, I don’t smoke so what does this hurt! I think finally I’ve realized it’s not good for me! I thought I’d chew it until the day I died! Now, that’s changed! I want to have complete control over myself. I need help desperately. I chew about 20 pieces of the 4mg. Daily. Totally addicted!! Any suggestions from someone else that was in this situation! Thank You!!
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!
I have been heavy smoker for 17 years since 2003, I was in high school. Every year was thinking to stop but I couldn't till January 2020, finally I quitted smoking cigarette, but unfortunately I started Vaping, after a couple of months I started to think how to stop Vaping as well, in February 2023. I quitted Vaping and moved to Nicorette GUM for 10 days. Now I am thinking to try not using any Gum anymore from tomorrow.
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.
Thanks
Quit smoking 3 months. Tapered off lozenges 8 weeks. Went to the beach and had some triggers so used a lozenge and got re-addicted to it.
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!
Yes I smoked for 2-3 years pack a day. Last few years, probably 1.5 have been stuck on the Nicorette gum. I go through
5-6 boxes a week (100pc) so it’s been something I want to get off. I’m going to try tomorrow cold Turkey because I’m tired of it .. the slowly tapering has not working because I find myself getting back into similar amounts in future. Please let me know any ideas to help with above idea
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
I went without smoking for years, then decided to have one cigarette. Didn't feel any cravings. Weeks later I decided to buy nicotine gum, if I was going to have nicotine sporadically. I took one gum and already felt cravings the next day. I don't know why.
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
5 days no tobacco... using lozenge mints.... going to drop these within the next week
Same I’m quitting using the 4mg mint lozenge
@@13true63 good luck 👍🏻
I’ve been on NiQuitin-minis for years was costing me a fortune as I would go through 20 mini tabs a day. I switched to 4mg lozenge for 2wks now I’m on 2mg
Lozenge and trying to replace with 1mg.
I’ve also been trying to cut back on how many lozenges I take per day think I’m on about 6 a day now so weaning off very slowly. But I have found myself craving chocolate instead especially over the Christmas & New Year holidays. I’m going to read Alan Carr book on quitting again as it may also help.
Are you still quit?
I was smoking for 30 years started when I was 10 it got to where I was smoking 80-100 a day then went on to vaping and lozenges to quit the cigs then got covid in April 2020 on top of pneumonia so had to quit vaping to but I still can’t get off the lozenges after 10 years I just can’t I have at least 24 lozenges a day which I k ow is way over recommended dose but I really need help of some kind to now quit these I’m in the UK and drs don’t want to know I just get told to “cut down “ if anyone has any advice I would be so grateful for the help peace stay safe and well
Any long term side effects you noticed from the lozenges? Bad mouth sores, gum recession, any other problems? I’ve been looking into it for a while but haven’t heard of anyone taking it for 10 years. Short term appears to be safe. Relatively minor side effects
@@KyleSurette13 I'm 58, smoked for 35 years and have taken the wretched lozenges since 2002 and think they cause me chest pains, gastrointestinal issues and poor healing with cuts/bites/spots, etc. I'm more addicted to them than I am smoking, which I finally quit properly about 2 years ago.
I’m addicted to the gum I realized that now I’d rather chew a piece of gum over a cigarette any day however I don’t think the coating on the gum is very healthy for you so I spit that out every time I chew a new piece and I’m trying to cut down as well so I chew half piece now.
I’m not sure about the gum coating I haven’t heard that before. Nice job tapering down. Thanks for sharing.
I chew on average 10-12 2mg nicotine gums per day for more than a year now. I've been totally cigarettes free. But now i struggle with this nicotine gum, and i have no idea how to stop. Totally addicted. I even think about going back to cigarettes again to wean myself off. I was only smoking like 3 of them a day. And now i put more nicotine in my body that i was before. And it doesn't make any sense. Is there any substitute to nicotine gum that helps you to get off of it? Maybe a similar to nicotine gum some non - nicotine gum, that gives you a similar feeling when you chew it, but it won't contain any nicotine in it? I'm not talking about a regular gum that you can buy in a store, but some medicinal gum? Is there such a gum exist? Do you know by any chance? Any feedback would be very helpful.
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!
I got sick of the nicotine gum after a few months also headaches
Thanks for sharing.
Do you really think if I'm strong enough to quit nicotine if I was strong enough to quit smoking??? Quitting smoking was tough but I had vaping as a crutch. Quitting vaping was Even tougher with a few relapses but I had the gum as a crutch. Nicotine seems to be the thing I can't quit
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!
My wife quit smoking in 2006- age 43 buts she still chews Nicorette after 16 YEARS what the hell? All kinds of side effects weight and health
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
I came here to help my husband. He is 64 and has been using the lozenges for several years after quitting smoking. He has not tried to lower the dosage of the lozenge. He wants to quit but does not know how. He has a good Dr. that he trusts but I don't know what the Dr. has said to him about this issue. I am getting worried and so is my husband. He says he is nervous and anxious. I would think that the nicotine is causing this. I have never smoked and I am trying to help him. I am going to lose my patience soon as I am concerned about his health. Can someone please advise? Thank you. ( To start smoking in the first place is as we all know a big mistake. Now he is dealing with this addiction )
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.
@@helpquittingsmoking😊
Yeah you get hooked on them . I've been on lozenges for years .
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.
Smoked 10 years, on nicotine replacement 7 months and can’t get rid of it. I use spray 2 mg about 7-10 times a day. I feel I don’t eagerly want nicotine, but every time trying to stop the nicotine replacement, I felt super ridiculous sleepy, had trouble on toilet, which will be faded away if start nicotine again. I really don’t like these feels, What should I do to stop nicotine?
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 👏👏👏
I vaped for 3 months and it helped me with anxiety . I wanted to use nictone gum as a anxiety reliever. Is it safe ?
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!!!!!!!!
i need to stop using 2 4mg lozenges at once all day long, at all waking hours. used to dip a can or two a day, so still way less nicotine but still sheesh lol
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 …
Been chewing it for 20 years.
Thanks for sharing. It’s been about 7 years for me
From dip to lozenge.
On hour 10 .... if you knew how tough this withdrawal could be, you'd never start !
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!
I’ve been on the lozenges for 10 years now trying spray to break that habit
Congrats on being off tobacco for a decade! I’ve been smoking 28 years gonna give the lozenges a try, not one pro to smoking cigarettes. Worst decision I ever made was smoking cigarettes, no doubt.
I would seriously reconsider this idea as i have found the spray is the most addictive of them all. It gets into your bloodstream the fastest and there is nothing stopping you moving from 1 spray at a time to 2 sprays to 3. Since i have used the sprays, none of the other NRT's satisfy. Good luck to you whatever you decide!
@@tomsimper3108 so glad I decided to read the comments I was going to try the spray but now I’ve read your comment I won’t be thank you for sharing
@@sharonpaterson1281 glad to have helped :) the NRTs were a life saver to get off smoking and vaping, but I’d probably stay away from the spray if I could do it all again. Also if you end up having to swallow it - in public this is usually your only option, it really damages your stomach. Didn’t get this side effect with lozenges. Wish you all so well on letting go of your nicotine addiction.
@@tomsimper3108 Hi Tom, I agree. I've been using the spray and just can't quit it! The sprays have increased too and I'm sure it's giving me quite bad anxiety but i just can't stop! Please stay away people.
It really really really feels impossible. I'm in the years category. S it even possible?
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!
My why is I want to be HEALTHY and HAPPY And NATURAL 💕
Never smoked or used any tobacco product. But Nicotine is a Nootropic so naturally I wanted to give it a try. So I tried the lozenges.... and wow.... at first. Eventually the effects became very minimal as my system adjusted. But I would not try this if my research indicated it was highly addictive & so I put it down after 3 weeks.... no problem. The tobacco companies put stuff in their crap to make it addictive. A few weeks later I started using the lozenges again. But not consistently as I would often forget I had them. Again ... not addictive.
More recently I got to where I really liked popping them mint lozenges and a familiar side effect began to present itself... heart palpitations ! These things are sweetened with F%$k!ng Aspartame !!! I have dealt with this before. So I put the lozenges down again. And once more, cold turkey as nicotine alone is not addictive damn it. If you are addicted to Nicotine your problem is addictive personality & a psychologist is what you need.
Thanks for sharing! I agree with you that a big part of the addiction to the lozenges is psychological and emotional. Im with you on that. However, there is a physical component to addiction as well. How severe the physical addiction is depends. believe the physical part of the addiction depends on several factors. How many lozenges per day the person is using, what strength (2mg vs 4mg), and how long has someone been on lozenges, being the main factors. If someone is eating 10 four milligram lozenges per day, and decides to quit cold Turkey without cutting down first…they will experience physical cravings and withdrawal symptoms for a period of time.
@@helpquittingsmoking I was using 4mg lozenges more like 15 a day for about a year this last round. LoL. No withdrawal symptoms when I stopped cold turkey. Maybe there is some very minimal addictive potential and some people are more affected than others. As for more me, part of it may be that I am heavily armored with pure stubborn, LoL.
@@LOCKBEARD ha! Stubbornness can definitely be an asset when you’re working to break an addiction! Sounds like you had a lot of strength to tap into 👍
Ffs so it’s as hard to get off ciggies
😢😢😢😢
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!