Hey all. I quit smoking Cigarettes in 2019. I'm now smoking again, 3 cigarillos a day. Dutch Master's. Need your support. Trying the patch and Lozenges w/o any success.

Thanks all. Glad to be back but not for smoking again.

Hi @Sal. So great that you've come back. This is 100% the right place to get support and ditch those smokes once and for all!

I quit using patches and the occasional lozenge to help me get through the initial withdrawal phase. That approach can definitely work if you combine it with a true commitment to quitting. The next time you have the urge to smoke, try popping a lozenge and doing something different to distract yourself. I did a LOT of wall push-ups and house-cleaning chores for those first few weeks, to stay busy and keep my mind off of the cravings. It's tough at first, but it gets easier.

You can do this! Let us know how it goes.

On 8/30/2026 at 1:24 PM, DenaliBlues said:

Hi @Sal. So great that you've come back. This is 100% the right place to get support and ditch those smokes once and for all!

I quit using patches and the occasional lozenge to help me get through the initial withdrawal phase. That approach can definitely work if you combine it with a true commitment to quitting. The next time you have the urge to smoke, try popping a lozenge and doing something different to distract yourself. I did a LOT of wall push-ups and house-cleaning chores for those first few weeks, to stay busy and keep my mind off of the cravings. It's tough at first, but it gets easier.

You can do this! Let us know how it goes.

Thanks, but I'm failing with the patches and lozenges this time around. Cravings are crazy bad, so disappointed in myself. Trying to stay busy though and take naps when I can to pass time. Seeing a Pulmonologist this month. Maybe that will get my butt in gear.

Keep reading the information here …

There is so much to help you along …

Videos to watch …games to,play …

Plenty of stuff to keep you busy 🐸

Hi @Sal Glad you came back on here. We all understand how you feel as we have been there. This is my 2nd time quitting, first time I used Chantix (2009), (I am not sure, if it's still available, but if it is, check it out.) It was a wonder drug for me back then. It made me forget to smoke. Unfortunately, I went back after 6 years because my husband had to have a heart procedure, and I was so nervous and upset. Thankfully, he did well, but I went back to smoking!😠 I realized after a while that me going back to smoking wasn't going to change the outcome of his procedure no matter what I did. This time I have been quit for over 3 years and I basically did it cold turkey, starting from weaning, (DO NOT QUIT WITH WEANING, IT DOES NOT WORK!!) You will be in a perpetual withdrawal that is just horrible, worse than cold turkey! Honestly!

My advice to staying quit is come on here EVERY SINGLE DAY and doing the Daily NOPE pledge, at least for the first year! I am serious, (I come on every single day), I honestly believe that works, becauss it helped me as it kept me focused!!👍Another tip, if you like cinnamon get the sticks and pretend that the sticks are a cigarette. Keep it with you, and when you get an urge pretend it's a cig. You will suck in the air and pretend to blow it out like a cigarette, and it will taste really nice. I kept one in my pocketbook and a couple of them around the house. If you don't like cinnamon, you could use cut up straws. Listen to my advice @Sal, it will help you!!👍

YOU CAN DO THIS!!

Edited September 8Sep 8 by QuittingGirl

Most people realize after they've lit up again that it was a big mistake and they regret it but unfortunately, the addiction's already been awakened by the time you realize that and you have to start the quitting process all over again.

As you're finding out, there's no easy way to quit ... no way to completely avoid those compelling cravings so you simply must not listen to your junkie brain when it tells you you need a smoke - You Don't! That's just your addiction talking and wanting to control your daily life again. Don't let it @Sal

You have already received great advise from others on how to avoid lighting up again while trying to quit. Follow that advice and just get it done ... NO excuses! That's the only way back to freedom Sal! Wishing you strength and commitment

Welcome back @Sal and I'm sorry you went back smoking after a few years. You're definitely in the right place here, How are you doing now? Are you still using the patches and lozenges? I thinking weaning off smoking doesn't work, it just prolongs things. It would help you to check in here daily if you can to get yourself in the mindset of quitting for good. 😊

@Sal Welcome back! Know what made you smoke again & be on guard. Post in SOS if needed.

Welcome back. You did it once and you can do it again. Stay strong and busy. Best wishes.

Patches, lozenges, and still smoking

Is not good , you can overdose with Nicotine .

There is no magic fix …

You have to work through the withdrawals

You need to make a date and stick to it

Try being here 24/7 I was at the beginning

You can do it again 🐸

Hey all. Thanks for the response. Been busy with my Physical therapy for a Meniscus tear. Right knee. Still struggling with the smoking. I have a million reasons to quit and a million reasons why I haven't. Going through a lot right now being one. So, stressed out! Family issues got me down lately. I didn't realize that these Dutch master cigars were so addictive. I still don't have cravings for regular cigarettes, however. Strange?

Anyways, have an SOS calling out to you all. I am having a Breathing test on the 24th and want to pass it so bad. I have COPD also and use an inhaler and a nebulizer 4x a day. You think that would deter me from smoking, but the urge is very strong. I feel so weak. ☹️

Any more help is appreciated.

I'm very sorry to hear that you are struggling so much @Sal One thing I will tell you is that smoking NEVER took away anyone's problems. The urge is very strong because you are still smoking. Once you give it up, after a while the urge will go away. I can promise you that! Yes, in the beginning it's difficult but the longer you stay quit, the easier it will become. You need to throw away all of the smoking paraphanalia, the cigars, ash trays, lighters, etc. If you want to pass your breathing test, you must stop smoking!! Since you have COPD and use an inhaler and a nebulizer, don't you constantly cough?

We can offer you advice and pep talks, but you are the one who has to do the quitting, we can't do that for you! You can do this @Sal . Come on here every day, not only when you need an SOS, but every single day, read through all the material, watch the videos and do the daily Nope pledge, EVERY SINGLE DAY!!! It will keep you focused.

You got this!!

Thanks for reaching out to me. I'm feeling very weak right now on quitting. It took months to quit cigarettes, 2019 was the year, haven't smoked once since but the cigars are winning right now. I know I will quit but need the magic tools I call them to do so. I have a breathing test on September 24th. I'm getting nervous. Maybe it will be the kick in the ass that I need to quit.

I have to figure it all out on my own maybe with all your help some. Are there medications to help? I've tried the patch but have failed. The last time I was forced to quit. Was in the hospital for a few weeks. Long story.

This is my SOS for all your help. Anyone reach out to me for guidance please!!!!!

@Sal There are no magic tools, just the advice that we have all given you. But, the quitting has to come from you, we cannot quit for you. The only medication that I know of is called Chantix. I used it the first time I quit. It sort of makes you forgrt to smoke. I'm not sure if it's still available, and if it is, you need to get a script from the doctor.

We all know how hard it is to quit, whether its quitting cigarettes or cigars. It's an addiction and it's not easy to quit, BUT it is very doable as we can all attest to. I smoked for 40 years, some even longer. We know how hard it is with the withdrawal, but the longer you stay quit, the faster they will go away! Trust me on this! In the beginning of my quit I was climbing the walls. I look back at some of my old posts on here and I can't believe I was like that; but I was. I felt horrible, but after a while it does go away. Sal, you have to do this on your own!!! We can't quit for you, but we can give you advice. As I said in one of my other posts, you have to come on here every day, especially in the beginning. I do believe that if I found this forum the first time I quit, I would have never gone back to smoking. Quit Train and it's members have been a Godsend for me. Take our advice and you will succeed!

Focus your mind elesewhere @Sal !

I know I'm making it sound simple & easy but I know it's NOT when you're in the midst of overwhelming cravings to smoke. I know that! I've been there Sal! We all have been there but you simply MUST overcome the junkie thinking and focus on anything else until the cravings subside.

Go outside for a walk. - Take and very long shower - Do a chore you've been avoiding - do ANYTHING other than sitting there thinking about how badly you want to smoke. Trust me, it does work if you keep doing that each & every time those tough craves set in and try to control your thinking.

Sal; no one ever died or went crazy from denying those terrible cravings. They DO subside and they DO become less frequent over time. You simply have to endure the hard early quit time using what ever tools you can that will work for you. That's what we have all had to do. As Quitting Girl said Sal, we can't quit for you but we can and do give you tips and advice on what has worked for others to help them climb the quitting mountain. So roll up your sleeves and let's get you quit for good!

Oh mate .. I can so relate , I smoked 52 years, my body went bananas when I quit

I fought , with everything I had , I wanted to be a non smoker so bad

I stayed on the forum 24/7 I soaked up all the help and information I could get

Of course it was hard .. so dam hard

But I fought for my freedom

Now look … I come here everyday and talk smoking , do I want one … never

Once you reach that freedom place it’s the best feeling in the world ,

You can do it

I’m not special .. I just didn’t smoke 🐸

Thanks again all! I cancelled my upcoming breathing test. Not ready and don't want to waste anyone's time plus need to get my Covid and Flu shot. I still wear a mask when inside at medical facilities such as the hospital where it was supposed to take place. I need to get this habit kicked before doing so. I did it before and I know I can do it again. Need to be stronger and more willing. Not having too much trouble with cravings after meals and try to minimize how much I do smoke. Having troubles sleeping. Seeing myself at times searching for a smoke in my dreams. It's so disturbing and frustrating. I'll be 60 on October 14th and want to give myself a present to quit on that day if at all possible. : )

I love this website because everyone here is or was a former smoker and know exactly what I'm going through.

I also suffer from anxiety and depression. Both being taken care with medicine, but the anxiety is creeping up on me about all and everything.

My dad died in 1992, at the age of 58 from a heart attack. I don't want that for me and wish to live a lot longer. I know that it's the right choice to quit now before things get even worse.

Please comment anyone. Take care!

Hi Sal, I recommend to read as much as possible about nicotine and nicotine addiction. Also watch the stop smoking videos.

Knowledge helped me to understand what was going on, why and that it was temporary! I quit 10 months ago, still remember the tough first weeks. But after that I start feeling better. So much better.

If you quit today you will feel so good on the 14th of October!!

13 minutes ago, GonSo said:

Hi Sal, I recommend to read as much as possible about nicotine and nicotine addiction. Also watch the stop smoking videos.

Knowledge helped me to understand what was going on, why and that it was temporary! I quit 10 months ago, still remember the tough first weeks. But after that I start feeling better. So much better.

If you quit today you will feel so good on the 14th of October!!

Thanks for the comments. I love the support here. I have it at home and my wife is a tough one when it comes to me quitting. I just need to be strong and trust my journey away from tobacco. The patch helped me before. I trust it will again, forever this time.

I'll agree with @GonSo Sal and recommend that you quit as soon as possible. Why delay being free from the clutches of nicotine? The sooner you start, the sooner you'll be free!

The other issue with setting a quit date is that you'll make and excuse to delay as that date draws closer - that's just not you, it applies to ALL of us. We're all humans and that is simply a human reaction to something you really would prefer not to have to do.

We're all here to support you and here to help guide you with suggestions based on our own quit experiences. That's all we can do. The actual quitting is up to you and be assured, it IS possible for all of us🙂

Edited 1 hour ago1 hr by Reciprocity

I wish o could transport you what it feels like to finally kick the cigarettes

I carnt

I can only tell you how wonderful it feels

Do all you can to be free 🐸

@Sal As I keep telling you and telling every other new quitter who comes to this site, come on here every day and do the Daily Nope pledge. It will keep you focused. Start your quit today, why wait? Posponing it will not help at all. We all know that quitting is not easy but it can be done. Look at all of us who have quit.

You can do this!!!

Edited 9 hours ago9 hr by QuittingGirl

Hi, @Sal. I quit using the patch, supplemented by the occasional lozenge. But I procrastinated for a long time. I told myself I was "preparing myself" or "gearing up" or "gathering my will" to quit. But the reality was that I was scared... scared of missing smoking, scared of failing to quit (again), scared of how much suffering withdrawal would be, scared that I'd be miserable forever. Withdrawal was no fun. But it was temporary. Here on the other side, I feel way better than I ever imagined. You will, too! Step forward and claim your very own freedom!