I am a smoker of about 20 years that smoked about a pack a day. I loved having one to relax, enjoy weather on the patio or with a drink. To be clear, I have never wanted to stop smoking, but I knew it was something that needed to happen. I have attempted to stop three times and I will take the time to highlight my failed and successful attempts because it is worth it. Before we start, smoking is a chemical and psychological addiction, which I think we all know. I see two factors to it. Not only are we addicted to the nicotine, but we are addicted to the habit and emotional responses that are tied to the habit.First Attempt (not successful):This attempt was a long time ago. I used Chantix and it assisted in no way for me. Personally, I don't recommend this.Second attempt (more successful):I was prescribed Buproprian or Wellbutrin. Buproprian assists with the nicotine withdraws. It took about a week to get used to the medication and it was uncomfortable the first few days like with any medication. It initially made me really tired and I slept a lot. I was also really emotional about breaking up with smoking. It felt like a true breakup because I was so attached to the habit. You feel the new chemical in your body. You smoke for two weeks while on the medication and select a hard cutoff date. I found the medication extremely helpful with curving cravings. In addition to the medication, I used a vape with liquid that contained no nicotine. I was successful with this for 6 months. HERE IS WHERE I FAILED: The vape kept the addiction to the habit and when I went out to have drinks socially, towards the end, I gave myself allowances by having a drag or just smoking one. Eventually it leads to more than one, then just one pack and finally, you are smoking again. You CANNOT give yourself allowances.Last attempt (most successful):I was already on Lexapro (anti-depressant/anxiety/10MG) this time which is also supposed to assist with the withdraws and curve cravings. I added Buproprian (150MG) again. While both assist with withdraws, I assume that Buproprian alone will work, but have not tested that with the rest of the factors I am about to list. This combo made me extremely tired where I slept all day. So I cut both medications in half and that worked in regard to the medications. If I was only taking Buproprian without Lexapro, I would take the full amount and not half it. In addition, I added the patch to it. I knew this time, no vape and no allowances. First few days: I wanted a cigarette, but didn't need one. 1-3 weeks, you minds breaks ties with the habit part (i.e.--being outside on your favorite patio, smoking after eating). It is kind of a trip, you think "oh, I need to go smoke a cigarette right now". Not because you are craving it, but because you trained yourself to. You then remember that you cannot. After 2-3 weeks, you have already replaced the habit portion with other daily habits--even if it is being in all of the same places, but with the absence of smoking.I have tested many options and read 1000s of reviews on how to stop smoking. If you don't want to spin your wheels and become discouraged, I suggest looking into the last option I listed. As a once hardcore smoker that couldn't imagine my life without it. I can say that the first couple of days are a little uncomfortable, you forget about the habit a few weeks in. I feel like the craving goes away before your miss of the actual habit. Ultimately, there is some residual. Maybe once a month, a thought pops into my head that a cigarette would taste really good right now, but it quickly goes away. It is nothing I would act on again. The residual is missing the memories of the taste.Hope this helps. Good luck!! Read more

Smoked about 17 years(horribly unhealthy)Vaped 6 years(headaches, annoying, musclecramps)Nicorette minis 4 years(headaches,dont work if you are sipping coffee, drinking,...too many ruled)NOTHING beats the patch for nicotine fulfillment, mental stability, energy, health, hapiness, ease of use. I advise you to order medical tape or use high quality band aids to ensure patch stays on tight. Yes, a few cons:1. Can irratate skin2. Doesnt always feed heavy cravings when drinking alcoholBUT! Like I said, overall by far the best and healthiest nicotine supplement on the market. The other patches are less expensive but they are garbage. They fall off easily and the bond to skin is weak even with tape.Your health and vitality will improve immddiately. AND you will not be a slave to the vape, or cigs. Plus. I always vaped or smoked too much when I craved leading to Nicotine Overdose(headache, fatigue, dizzy, foggy)Hope this helps and good luck on your journey to a much healthier, energetic, happier life! ))) Read more

I started smoking when I was 15 years old and now I'm 37. I've tried to stop smoking in the past and was not successful. As soon as I applied the patch I could feel the immediate relief of the anxiety I was feeling. That said, I did not want to also be dependent on the patches. With discipline I only used the patch during business hours (working from home lol) or first thing the am when I would have my coffee and normally a cigarettes. I didn't apply one later that day, just one a day. I made sure I didn't drive anywhere, be around anyone who smokes, or have any "back-up smokes" around. Later in the day I chewed peppermint flavor gum. I did that for the first few days and then I started using the patch every other day, then only as I felt the need. Read more

I LOVE LOVE LOVE THESE PATCHES 💛 IM ALMOST DONE AND I LITERALLY WAKE UP WITHOUT CRAVING CIG I HAVE 1 IN MY ASHTRAY JUST TO LOOK AT IT AND TALK TO IT TELL IT HOW IT RUINED ME AND IM RELEASING IT FOREVER FOR GOOD‼ Read more

Came in on time and advertised. I should be using these next week and can rate the quality. But I've always used this brand and it works.If someone is new to patches, make sure the skin is clean. If I haven't just stepped out of the shower, I use alcohol to clean the skin oil off.Also, during those moments that the urge is strong, scratch the patch and you will get a jolt to get you over the craving. Read more

I smoked cigarettes for 20+ years. Like many others I tried EVERYTHING in EVERY way to quit. I must say HANDS DOWN this is the most effective way of quitting. From DAY 1 this patch took the smokers taste COMPLETELY out of my mouth. Trust and believe I was severely addicted to smoking and I cannot and will not lie. This is the best method of quitting on the market HANDS DOWN. I am trying to be as real as possible about my addiction and now recovery. This is for all those like me who are searching for the 'cure. THIS ISH WORKS!!!! GOOD LUCK! STAY POSITIVE! YOU CAN DO IT! I BELIEVE IN YOU!!!!! Read more

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Arrived earlier than expected. :) Very pleased with the price and will anticipate an easier time quitting smoking. Thank you! Read more