How To Quit Chewing Tobacco Fast ?
Kicking the dip or chew habit can be tough, but it can be done, and you can do it.
The best way to quit smokeless tobacco is to have a quit date and a quitting plan. These methods make it easier. Try what you think will work best for you.
Decide to quit
Quitting smokeless tobacco is not something you do on a whim. You have to want to quit to make it through those first few weeks off tobacco. You know your reasons for stopping. Don’t let outside influence -like peer pressure- get in your way. Focus on all you don’t like about dipping and chewing.
Pick a quit date
Pick your quit date. Even if you think you’re ready to quit now, take at least a week to get ready. But don’t put off setting a date.
Get psyched up for quitting
Cut back before you quit by tapering down.
Have your physician or dentist check your mouth. Ask whether you need nicotine replacement therapy (gum, nicotine patches, etc.).
There is no “ideal” time to quit, but low-stress times are best. Having a quit date in mind is important, no matter how far off it is. But it’s best to pick a date in the next two weeks, so you don’t put it off too long.
Cut back before you quit
Some people are able to quit smokeless tobacco “cold turkey”. Others find that cutting back makes quitting easier. There are many ways to cut back.
Taper down. Cut back to half of your usual amount before you quit. If you usually carry your tin or pouch with you, try leaving it behind. Carry substitutes instead–sugar-free chewing gum or hard candies, and sunflower seeds. During this period, you might also try a mint-leaf snuff.
Cut back on when and where you dip or chew. First, notice when your cravings are strongest. What events trigger dipping or chewing for you? Do you always reach for a dip after meals? When you work out? In your car or truck? On your job? Don’t carry your pouch or tin. Use a substitute instead. Go as long as you possibly can without giving into a craving, at least 10 minutes. Try to go longer and longer as you approach your quit day. Now, pick three of your strongest triggers and stop dipping or chewing at those times. This will be hard at first. The day will come when you are used to going without tobacco at the times you want it most.
Notice what friends and coworkers who don’t dip or chew are doing at these times. This will give you ideas for dip or chew substitutes. It’s a good idea to avoid your dipping and chewing pals while you’re trying to quit. That will help you avoid the urge to reach for a can or chew.
Switch to a lower nicotine tobacco product. This way, you cut down your nicotine dose while you’re getting ready to quit. This can help to prevent strong withdrawal when you quit.
Don’t switch to other tobacco products like cigarettes or cigars! In fact, if you already smoke, this is a good time to quit smoking. That way you can get over all your nicotine addiction at once.
Withdrawal symptoms don’t last long.
Symptoms are strongest the first week after you quit. The worst part is over after 2 weeks. As time passes, you’ll feel better than when you dipped or chewed. So be patient with yourself.
Urges to dip, cravings — especially in the places you used to dip the most
Wait it out . Deep breathing and exercise help you feel better right away.
Feeling irritable, tense, restless, impatient
Walk away from the situation. Deep breathing and exercise help to blow off steam. Ask others to be patient.
Constipation/irregularity
Add fiber to your diet (whole grain breads and cereals, fresh fruits and vegetables).
Dealing with 2nd & 3rd week can be understood by watching the video…