Hello,
I quit smoking for about 1.5 years now. I started chewing nicotine gum (6-7 per day) and it really helped me stay away from smoking. BUT now , I am addicted to these nicotine gums. I can’t skip a single day without chewing these nicotine gums.
I am worried about this and I really want to STOP taking these gums. I tried many times but I failed. So I need your advice.
Thanks.!
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Here are some ways that help to resist the urge
*. Avoid triggers
Identify your trigger situations and have a plan in place to avoid them entirely or get through
*. Delay
If you feel like you're going to give in to your craving, tell yourself that you must first wait 10 more minutes — and then do something to distract yourself for that period of time.
*. Chew on it
Give your mouth something to do to fight a craving. Chew on sugarless gum or hard candy, or munch on raw carrots, celery, nuts or sunflower seeds — something crunchy and satisfying.
*. Don't have 'just one'
You might be tempted to have just one to satisfy your craving. But don't fool yourself into believing that you can stop there. More often than not, having just one leads to another— and you may end up using it again.
*. Get physical
Physical activity can help distract you from cravings and reduce their intensity. Even short burst of physical activity — such as running up and down the stairs a few times — can make your craving go away. Get out for a walk or jog.
If you're stuck at home or the office, try squats, deep knee bends, pushups, running in place, or walking up and down a set of stairs. If physical activity doesn't interest you, try prayer, needlework, woodwork or journaling. Or do chores for distraction, such as vacuuming or filing paperwork.
*. Practice relaxation techniques
practicing relaxation techniques, such as deep-breathing exercises, muscle relaxation, yoga, visualization, massage or listening to calming music.
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Hello dear don't worry, U have not get benefits of quit smoking because U have dependence of another form of tobaco(nicotine) U have lack of determination, Now U want to quit nicotine gums that is good sign for your transformation, Divert your mind towards spirituality Read spiritual literature of noble people like Swami Vivekanand G Swami Dayanand G,SWAMI RAM KRISHNA PARAMHANS , they were Real Brahmchari ,Take Brahmrasayana 1 tsf bid,Tab Ashvagandha Himalaya drug 2 bid,Vish ,Tinduk Vati 2 tabs bid All the best God help you,. DR.SHIV KUMAR SHARMA TRAINED PSYCHIATRIST FROM G B PANT HOSPITAL NEW DELHI IN ASSOCIATION WITH VIMHANS THROUGH IMA GOVT OF INDIA,Life time member of Ayurveda mental health society RAJ DEPARTMENT OF AYURVEDA
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