Wellness Basics

Start here 👇 Trying to quit smoking? Nicotine replacement (gum/lozenges/patches) often has the same active ingredient across brands—at very different prices. Reply with what you use (or a photo of the box) and we’ll help you compare. #QuitWithUs

Final Friday wins of the month 🎉 This has been an incredible 30 days. Drop your biggest win below. Not just this week. The whole month. #QuitWithUs Celebrate. You’ve earned it.

Do OTC medicines expire? Yes. Expiration date = potency guaranteed until then. Tablets often last longer; liquids degrade faster. When in doubt: replace. Save this for your next cabinet cleanout.

4) If you slip, don’t spiral. One cigarette isn’t a restart. Get right back to your plan and keep going. Month 2 is maintenance - not perfection.

3) Plan for the sneaky triggers. Bad sleep. Alcohol. Arguments. Boredom. Keep gum/lozenges where slips happen (car, desk, nightstand).

You made it 30 days. Now what? Here’s what happens in months 2-3 of your quit journey - and how to adjust your NRT. (thread) #QuitWithUs

You’re 3 days from completing a full month smoke-free. 30 days ago, this felt impossible. Today, it’s your reality. Keep the lozenges close. Keep the community closer. #QuitWithUs 3 days to go. Who’s finishing the month? 🎉

Day 25. If you’ve been with us since Day 1, your body has changed: - Blood pressure normalizing - Lung function improving - Carbon monoxide gone - Energy increasing You can’t always feel it. But it’s happening. Trust the process. #QuitWithUs Day 25. Check in. 💪

3) Common side effects: next-day grogginess, dry mouth, constipation. Not ideal for everyone - especially if you take other meds.

2) It helps you fall asleep - it doesn’t fix the reason you’re not sleeping. Stress, caffeine timing, screens, and schedule still matter.

Can’t sleep? Before you reach for a sleep aid, read this. A quick thread on how OTC sleep aids actually work. (thread)

Week 4 Monday check-in. You’re almost through the first month. The cravings are softer now. The habits are shifting. How are you feeling? Tell us everything. #QuitWithUs Reply below. This space is yours.

@QuittingZyn 100% agree - lozenges are a bridge, not the finish line. Slow taper + keeping something for the hand-to-mouth habit helps a ton (gum, water bottle, toothpick). And always follow the label / ask a pharmacist if you’re unsure. What taper pace worked best for you?

@The_WellBasics Lozenges were a game changer for me too. The key is using them as a bridge not a replacement. Taper down from 4mg to 2mg to 1mg over a few weeks and then jump off completely. Breaking the hand-to-mouth habit is half the battle

Can nicotine lozenges help you quit vaping? Yes. Here’s how to use NRT as a bridge while you break the habit loops. (thread)

Friday wins, Week 3 🎉 Drop your quit win below. Ran without stopping? Saved $50? Made it through a stressful day? Went out with smoker friends and didn’t cave? Every win. Every one. Reply. Celebrate. You earned it.

4) What if I slip and smoke? One slip isn’t a restart. Get right back to your plan. Cravings come in waves - you’re learning to ride them.

3) Side effects? Common ones are hiccups, throat/mouth irritation, nausea - usually from using too fast. Slow down. Let it dissolve.

The 5 most common questions about nicotine lozenges, answered. (thread) #QuitWithUs