I tried the patch. They failed miserably for me because the concentrated nicotine in the patch made my sensitive skin break out horribly. I previously quit for a year and a half (before stupidly picking them back up) and did it by using toothpicks. I would chew/suck a toothpick when I had a really bad craving. For about a week I went through a 100+ box of toothpicks a day but it helped me with the oral fixation and to keep my fingers busy.

I would love to know how it works for you and wish you the absolute best I need to quit again... less

My doctor just had the prescription for the patch filled. 85 whopping dollars. but hey if it works i save a lot more in the long run.
so I have smoke for 13 years, everyone in my family just quit and i am ready. i have one pack left, when its gone im starting.
the only tip my doc gave me was pop a mint when in need, distract myself at the obvious times i usually would smoke and cut a straw in half and hold it like a smoke if i need to for the habit.
so have any of you tried the patch? did it work for you? was it hard? any tips?
(i cant take chantex bc of my meds im on and i tried the e cigs and neithr worked, nor can i quit cold turkey) less

My doctor just had the prescription for the patch filled. 85 whopping dollars. but hey if it works i save a lot more in the long run.
so I have smoke for 13 years, everyone in my family just quit and i am ready. i have one pack left, when its gone im starting.
the only tip my doc gave me was pop a mint when in need, distract myself at the obvious times i usually would smoke and cut a straw in half and hold it like a smoke if i need to for the habit.
so have any of you tried the patch? did it work for you? was it hard? any tips?
(i cant take chantex bc of my meds im on and i tried the e cigs and neithr worked, nor can i quit cold turkey) less

I have not used the patch and don't think I will. I have tried the pills and with my bi polar they made me sick and suicidal. It took me a bit to figure out why. This was when it was first coming out with them and the doctor's did not know much about the side effects. Let me tell you I was heated. So I am scared to try anything else right now.

I have used the Ecigs and did well for a couple of weeks. At some point I want to get a big kit with the juice refills. I think that would be better. I think also I would have went longer if the company I got them from was good. The cartridges were supposed to last me 3 months at least but it only lasted 3 days. I was heated. I had brought extra too. Then when I tried to contact them I never got a response back. less

That's why I haven't tried it -- it's too expensive.

That's great that you're doing this, though! I hope you'll update and let us know how it works for you. I'd really, really like to know! Heck, you might could even do some articles on your journey!

I wish I could give you advice, but I have none. My mom and grandfather tried Chantix and they had very nasty side effects. My grandfather passed away shortly after, so I don't know for sure if it was even a little bit of help for him, but I know the side effects were getting dangerous and I was pretty sure he'd had to quit using it before he became ill anyways. less

This is exactly what some of my family members experienced! The depression and negative thoughts. I even noticed a change in one of their attitudes and just a change in how they acted in general. They weren't happy. I'm honestly glad my family quit taking it, even though they continued to smoke, I was getting worried over the bad side effects.

I tried E-cigs too, and the ones I used weren't cutting it and was costing me double what I paid for smokes, so I had to ditch that scam. I'd like to try another one, a better one though! My dad started using an E-cig just last week. I'll have to remember to ask him how it's going for him. He's extremely strong willed though and has quit numerous times, so I know the E-cig would really be a big help for him.

See, I had the same problem as you! The cartidges were "supposed" to last and the package promises to save you all this money, and then... bam. You're out and you're craving a cig and you're disappointed as hell.

Which did you use because I too got in touch with the manufacturers who made ours and they promised to send a free one for our "troubles" when I just wanted my $ back, but said I'd just agree to the free one. The scamming assholes never sent it! I bet it was the same company you dealt with! less

I havent had one since yesterday woot woot! I have had 2 major cravings, but i pushed thru them. the only side effects I have had from the patch our a slight headache, my arm (where the patch is located) is slightly achy and crazy ass dreams.lol..but it is helping soo much! less