So I'm trying something different this time in regards to quitting. I bought a pack of clove cigs off amazon, these are tobacco and nicotine free. Going to see how long I can go without nicotine and HOPEFULLY the clove cigs at least trick my brain into thinking I'm getting my nic fix. Three days is the threshold to pass for the chemical to leave your body and brain so maybe this will bridge the gap.
I have leftover patches and gum if the cravings get too severe and I need one for my mental health.
clove cigs don't have tobacco? what are they made of?
in any case: good luck to you!
studies show that the thing most people who successfully quit smoking have in common is that they make multiple attempts. 4 is average but it can take more. I had a friend who counted every time they quit smoking till one day it worked, I forget the number but it was like attempt #231 or something.
there is no such thing as failing to quit, it is always practice for next attempt. hopefully your previous practice will be enough to get you there this time!
idk it says so on the packaging I bought, but google says it contains 60% or so with cloves added so I'm not sure.
Well I did a websearch and there are lots of nic-free clove cigs. Top hit
Ingredients: • Damiana leaf • Marshmallow leaf • Mullein leaf • Clove bud • Skullcap leaf & flower • Coltsfoot leaf & flower • Nutmeg seed • Vanilla bean
damiana and skullcap are both herbs that have purported high-inducing effects in one form or another. Nutmeg I think only when eaten. I tried rolling spliffs with skullcap a long time ago and it was unsmokeably harsh. marshmallow, mullein and coltsfoot I believe not to have; just neutral fillers. (Based on very old knowledge that may not have been accurate when I learned it.) Dose is everything.
If you take any prescription medications might be worthwhile to google them in combination with the ingredients if you end up keeping this plan longer than a couple of days just to be aware of any known interactions.
But are they any good, do you think you'll keep it up?
Thanks, I planned on quitting after 3 days anyway, this is just to get me over the hump of cravings nicotine as it leaves my body.