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is there anyway for me to just cut down alot and keep away from those teeth so they heal
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"Tobacco users often say, "Don't tell me why to quit, tell me how." There is no one right way to quit, but there are some key elements in quitting successfully. These 4 factors are crucial:
making the decision to quit
setting a quit date and choosing a quit plan
dealing with withdrawal
staying quit (maintenance)
Withdrawal symptoms can include any of the following:
dizziness
depression
feelings of frustration and anger
irritability
trouble sleeping
trouble concentrating
restlessness
headaches
tiredness
increased appetite
Here are some steps to help you prepare for your Quit Day:
Pick the date and mark it on your calendar.
Tell friends, family, and co-workers about your Quit Day, and let them know how they can help.
Stock up on oral substitutes – sunflower seeds, sugarless gum, carrot sticks, beef jerky, cinnamon sticks, and/or hard candy.
Decide on a plan. Will you use nicotine replacement therapy? Will you attend a class? If so, sign up now.
Consider seeing your doctor or dentist. Have them check your mouth, and discuss your plan for quitting with them.
Set up a support system. This could be a group class, Nicotine Anonymous, or a friend or family member who has quit and is willing to help you.
Make a list of your “triggers” – situations, places, or emotions that make you more likely to chew or dip. Being aware of these can help you avoid them or at least be ready for them.
On your Quit Day, follow these suggestions:
Don’t use tobacco.
Get rid of all snuff or chew and related products.
Keep active – try walking, exercising, or doing other activities or hobbies.
Keep oral substitutes handy.
Drink lots of water and juices.
Begin using nicotine replacement if that is your choice.
Call a Quitline, attend a tobacco cessation class, or start following a self-help plan.
Avoid situations where the urge to dip or chew is strong.
Reduce or avoid alcohol.
Avoid people and places where you are tempted to use tobacco. Later on you will be able to handle these with more confidence.
Alter your habits. For example, switch to juices or water instead of alcohol or coffee. Take a different route to work; take a brisk walk instead of a chew.
Alternatives. Use oral substitutes such as sunflower seeds, sugarless gum or hard candy, or raw vegetables such as carrot sticks.
Activities. Exercise or do hobbies that keep your hands busy (such as woodworking, puzzles, gardening) and can help distract you from the urge to use.
Deep breathing. When the urge to use strikes, breathe deeply and picture your lungs filling with fresh, clean air. Remind yourself of why you are quitting and the benefits you'll gain.
Delay. If you feel that you are on the verge of giving in, delay. Tell yourself you must wait at least 10 minutes. Often this simple trick will allow you to move beyond the immediate urge to use tobacco."
As you can see, it's quite a long process to cut down or give up dipping.
Chewing nictine gum helps alot. So try and get hold of some. If not, chew regular gum or suck hard sweets.
You can't just give up right away. That's normal and I think you know that already! But cutting down like you want to do is the first step which will make it so much easier.
Curing the addiction is hard for the first few weeks. But if you believe in yourself and prove you don't actually need it, it becomes a doddle :)
Don't forget if you need any more help or advice, I'm happy to help you with this.
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