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Good job! Keep turning away from those cravings. Because giving in is like...

^^^ This! It's how the addicted brain works. Gratification is elusive because the only thing a nicotine hit does for us is make us want another nicotine hit. Lozenges, gum or patches are better than smoking - for sure. But I found that when I was using NRT I was in a more or less constant state of withdrawal. It wasn't until after I quit the NRT that the cravings finally started to shift and ultimately dissipate. Fruit Tic Tacs, Flavigny rose and licorice pastilles, mini butter mints, Glitterati and Columbina all were helpful to me. The occasional pack of Pop Rocks, LOL. Also lots of fresh carrots (not the horrible "baby" ones that come in packages), fresh radishes, baby cucumbers and young turnips. Do whatever works for you... the oral fixations are temporary. Keep fighting! Sweet freedom awaits.

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Gday I found fisherman’s friends and mints etc tended to burn my taste buds. Especially at the amount I was consuming. Sugarless gum well just read the label. To much consumption can have a laxitive effect…… I settled on fruit tic tacs. I enjoyed having a “packet” to carry around. It also gave me a ritual. I’d stop open the lid take out one without dropping any and pop it in my mouth. Put the little box iback in my pocket. Had the added advantage of having less than 2 cal per serve. They say a black coffee and 2 tic tacs are the breakfast of super models

Your personal choice. Go down the candy lane in a store & look for "fruity" substitutions if that's your preference. I encourage you though to pick out a few different ones to try. Size and texture really shouldn't matter (in my lowly opinion ) because remember you are building new habits, new go to's (at least for now as subs). It takes a while for anything new to become our new normal (feel right). BTW you are not alone in thinking mint/menthol may not be the way to go (for you). I know a few that feel those flavors are addictive to them too. Good listening to yourself! You sound like a winner to me. Keep it up!

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G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min,Hour, Day as required.)

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As the other ppl said, try sugar free gum, hard candy, lolly pops, or even cut up crunch veggies, such as carrots, celery or broccoli with dip. What worked for me was using cinnamon sticks to pretend I was smoking a cigarette, but since you are addicted now to the lozenges, I think the gum, candy or crunchy veggies will help you. You can do it!!! One day at a time!! Keep coming on this site as it will help you to be focused!

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Stay strong P you know you can do it … We know you can do it … Smoking stinks … Ya …

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So glad you didn't give in @Pilgrim Keep coming on here and you definitely will succeed!!! We all know how difficult it is in the beginning, but it definitely can be done and YOU CAN DO IT!!!