A bit if history.. I was a smoker for about 4 years and quit on a whim one day at work because I didn't feel like smoking anymore. I took straight to the Nicorettw Quickmist and have been on it for about 5 years.
The spray has become such an awful habit to the extent that I can have a cigarette (ocasionally) and feel like (and have) a spray immediately after. I started with 1 spray and then went up to 2 and sometimes its 3.
There are times I have it so often it actually makes me feel physically sick. I get awful tastes in my mouth frequently like a rotting tooth taste but my teeth are fine (dentist checked), I have frequent throat problems like clearing my throat constantly and obviously it's causing side effects. I go through a 3 pack of spray every week.
If I can't find my spray immediately when I feel like one I start having a mild anxiety attack. I could be lying on it for all I know but I'll turn a room upside down to try to find it. I feel without it I can't socialise, I feel on edge and feel different to my normal self. It's become my security blanket and I practically sleep with it in my hand. This is bad!!
Im down to finally contemplating quitting cold Turkey and have been going nuts on the thing trying to make the most of my last few sprays but I feel anxious in advance for when it's gone.
I sought help from the doctor and she just recommended me to a psychiatrist 😂
Tell me there is hope in quitting this horrid addiction... please.
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Hi! I'm in the same position as you, except I've been able to cut out cigarettes completely. Sadly, I'm incredibly stuck on the quick mist and it's draining my bank like no tomorrow. I've posted on here before and from what I've seen, there is hope! Some people have managed to quit cold turkey, but I think it's better to try to cut down before going cold turkey.I've gone about a week without it, then a week back to it, then a week again without. Somehow I can't seem to get past that point though yet, only on 7 day rotations. I'm back on it again (and hard as ever) due to family health stress and the usual, but after this last cartridge runs out I plan to have another go at quitting for a week and seeing if I can turn that week into a little bit longer.
Once you start quitting, it's not as scary because you'll find out exactly how you can cope with it. For me personally, I didn't have any physical symptoms but the boredom was intense. All the times I would have normally used quick mist felt like I was missing out on something important. As if I were trying to eat a meal without cutlery. But, you get used to it, and eventually one day, you will barely even remember what quickmist was.
As a side note, I tried using patches during the times I was quitting and found it helped somewhat. Perhaps it was just placebo, or peace of mind, but I convinced myself that I was getting lower dosages of nicotine to help me get off the mist.
Oh, and also I highly recommend keeping a journal about what you feel when you quit. Even if you can't go for more than a few hours or a day without it, just try. And write down everything you feel and think when the cravings come (even if it's all the time). For me, I found reading, watching a movie or TV show would help distract me even for just a little bit. Do you have any hobbies? Or a routine that you can keep to? You need to change your habits surrounding the quick mist spray so that it's no longer associated with a part of your daily life.
No matter what it is you're quitting, you'll learn more about yourself once you give it a go. There is hope, and other people have successfully quit so hang in there.
I remind myself that there are so many health risks related to nicotine usage (not just the cigarettes), and using such a high dosage of nicotine for a long time is most likely going to affect my heart, blood pressure, and brain. And of course, my savings. What are some things you could spend the money on aside from nicotine?
You'll get there, I'm positive we both will. We just have to make it through one day at a time. And a relapse means you just have to keep trying.
Good advice I never used the mist that ur talking about but I did smoke 2 & 3 packs a day for over 25 yrs. My husband & I quit the same time! You have to get your mind on a new track, start thinking totally different & make a list of reasons why you want to quit what ever you decide to quit. That does help & you can add or subtract from your list any time you want! We are now over 21 yrs quit smoking. I will add you both to my prayer list. God bless both of you. Mary
Nicorette Quickmist is a really nasty and addictive substance, I had been smoking for about 25 years I quit in January and I was using the Quickmist. I found it so addictive and I was waking up with horrible nicotine hangovers that gave way to more intense cravings.
In the end I got so sick and tired of it that I threw all of them away and went cold turkey, and boy was that tough, constant cravings, cold like symptoms, lack of sleep, depression ect ect. I have been off the Quickmist for about two weeks now and I feel so much better mentally and physically.
I still crave for it but there is absolutely no way I am ever going back to that stuff it's actually evil that they give this to smokers as a quit aid. It is way more addictive than cigarettes or other forms of NRT, I also started to realise that it was the nicotine addiction that was the main issue and as long as I was consuming it I was not facing up to the real problem.
The only thing that got me off the spray was shear determination and the fact that I do not want to live my life as junkie enslaved by Nicorette Quickmist. Yes it was painful but so was being on that spray and the pain of giving it up was worth it to be free.
Don't fall for it calling you in, Nicorette Quickmist is like an abusive partner and the only way forward is to end the relationship !
I can relate totally - exactly the same experience on Nicotinell lozenges. They are the epitome of evil and I am now 6 days into what is definitely my last attempt to get off them. I'm so angry that this stuff is just available to buy off the shelf in the supermarket too - not even behind a pharmacist's counter.
Hi Redelly, hope you're coping with kicking the e-cigarette habit. The Champix really works for a tobacco habit, but I'd be interested to know how it works with vapes or e-cigarettes. Holding thumbs that it works well! 👍
I am sorry to hear that, but wish you well in this brave endeavour! Stay strong, although one doesn't really know how bad vaping is, but it is surely better than cigarettes!
I’m so addicted to Quickmist too, for the last 2 years. Before that the lozenges. I’m finally facing up to it and reading these posts is helping me realise I can stop. I just need to decide to stop! The Quickmist is my security, my entertainment, my comfort, my help, it’s with me everywhere I go, it calmed me, it excites me. But I am sick of being it’s slave. Plus I know it must be bad for me. I can feel it. It’s such a mental and physical addiction that even deciding if I want to stop is a battle. Half of me says “carry on” and the other half says “stop”.
I did quit finally three years ago. I’d had enough of being slave to the spray which had taken over every aspect of my day and I could not go on doing it. I went Cold turkey! It was tough with real physical sickness withdrawing. But mentally I was sure I had to stop so it kept me going. After 10 days the physical subsided and I was left knowing I’d done the right thing.
Today , now I feel free and I’ll never go back. Did you ? Good luck with it all
Being addicted is extremely difficult and painful. Not only physically, but also mentally. You are almost nothing but a shadow of your past. Sounds pompous but I happened to go through addiction and luckily I did overcome it. I know what it means. I read about rehabs on ukat.co.uk/ , gathered some info and chose one. After a while, I started to feel much better. I do hope I never go this way again.
I have exactly the same problem. I always have quite a few in my draw at home, but if I can’t find any, I get quite panicky. I’m thinking of trying the patches again as I’m sure Nicotine is bad for you anyway. If anybody else has some suggestions, it might help both of us. I think the Quickmist is more addictive than cigarettes!
I’m in exactly the same boat, but been using quickmist for 11 years. All the same as you - panic when running low, always in my hand etc. Get through 4-5 a week which equates to way too much basically. Quick 2 days ago. Borderline suicidal, episodes of acute rage. Eyes gone weird, voice weird. Don’t want alcohol. I’m just so so sad - grieving really. I reckon another 2 days of this misery and symptoms + signs will start to reduce.
hey, I’m exactly the same, if I’m running low I panic, it’s expensive and I normally 2 sprays each time, sometimes I’m having too much and I can feel my heart racing, I’ve been give up years, better than smoking I think but very addictive!
I am in a similar boat! The only thing is is that before I started the spray I was a "social smoker" usually when I was having a drink or two. So I bought the spray to occasionally use at those times, but then instantly fell in love with the spray. I don't know what it was, but I thought, this stuff is awesome! Then, I quit drinking, and justified the spray as my "one guilty pleasure." Next thing you know, it's 4 years later and I'm going through one Quickmist a week! I have to admit I enjoy it so much! Life is hard and it's a crutch: "at least I have my must!". It's become a security blanket!
The last few weeks, I've been going through the mist more quickly. I thought, is there less mist in them now?! Shrinkfkation? I'm probably amping up my use is what, but either way, this mist habit is not sustainable. I spend easily over $100/month and I can't afford that.
So, because I can't afford it, I've gone cold turkey for two days. I'm feeling a bit of grief for my sweet/spicy mist! I'm somewhat anxious and uncomfortable and find my mind occasionally wanders to imagining how I can get some mist, but I need to push through. The gum is cheaper but it gives me heartburn and I don't like it, really. Makes me want to buy the mist, is all.
Sorry to dump, but in my effort to get off this stuff I've come across these conversations and they are so helpful! Thank you and thanks everyone!
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