mari_m
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03 Jan 2019
23 Jul 2019
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Hi Tiny2018, I used the patch for 10 weeks as I was determined to be successful on quitting this time around. But as I was not sleeping very well, the helpline suggested I take it off overnight. That worked but I was concerned about cravings upon waking. so I set my alarm for an hour earlier, put a new patch on, and then just stayed in bed for that hour to give the patch a chance to work. I slept better and the mornings were ok. Every time a problem arose, I decided there would be a way to work around or through it. Some things I tried worked and some didn't, but the thing was not to give up but to just keep trying until I got through it. After awhile I started thinking of these cravings as a huge challenge to have to figure out how to survive through them. I also talked to myself sometimes out loud, and said ok "Bring it on" or "Is that all you got?" Humour does help at times, and the support from this helpline and the people that post really made all the difference to my quit. And remember you are not alone, we are all here to help each other. -m