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screen_name · 03-06-2007, 02:02 PM

I've tried to quit chewing a bazillion times. And I thought quitting drinking was difficult. It's nothing compared to this.

I know in my head that it's really no different. All the same principles apply. So far, so good.

I just can't seem to get past the four hour mark. I just break down.

I've read everything there is to read and I'm just a bit frustrated right now. I've been sober for nearly three years, I'm healthy, working out 3 to 5 times a week, etc. I've got some financial stress, having started a new commission job a few months ago (I'm waiting to close my first deal), but that's nothing new. It shouldn't be anything that prevents me from quitting.

I think part of the difference is that while my wife likes me better when I'm not drinking, she doesn't like me better when I quit chewing. I get very cranky. I try my best to keep my emotions in check, but I find myself barking even as I'm telling myself to be cool.

The worst part is that I like how my body feels when the nicotine is leaving my system. I'm less anxious, I sleep better, etc.

IOW, there's no lack of motivation on my part. I'm just stuck and rather frustrated about it.

**Cynay** · 03-07-2007, 05:28 AM

I think it is normal to be cranky and out of sorts when you try to stop. You know what might help is the patch. Also maybe the gum?

I know its chewing and not smoking... so maybe if you started with a lower dosage patch it could help you get through the beginning.... that first week sucks.

**historyteach** · 03-07-2007, 05:16 PM

Perhaps you should talk to your doctor?
I don't know anything about chew. But, tobacco is very difficult to quit. That much, I DO know!

Here's an article that may help:
http://www.drugabuse.gov/NIDA_Notes/.../Nicotine.html

I hope this helps. Be sure to check into the daily check in log. It helps to be held accountable!

Shalom!

screen_name · 03-17-2007, 07:35 PM

I'm just over a day now....

Evanna · 03-17-2007, 09:31 PM

Thats brilliant Screen. You just broke the cycle. You can do anything now.

screen_name · 03-18-2007, 05:11 PM

Just over two days....

Yes, Evanna, that's what it feels like. How it happened, I'm still not entirely sure. The only things I've done differently are the yoga and the meditation. I believe they've contributed greatly, but I can't yet determine how much. I've quit for as much as a month before, so we'll see.

03-06-2007, 02:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
screen_name Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: western north america Posts: 62	Little help.... I've tried to quit chewing a bazillion times. And I thought quitting drinking was difficult. It's nothing compared to this. I know in my head that it's really no different. All the same principles apply. So far, so good. I just can't seem to get past the four hour mark. I just break down. I've read everything there is to read and I'm just a bit frustrated right now. I've been sober for nearly three years, I'm healthy, working out 3 to 5 times a week, etc. I've got some financial stress, having started a new commission job a few months ago (I'm waiting to close my first deal), but that's nothing new. It shouldn't be anything that prevents me from quitting. I think part of the difference is that while my wife likes me better when I'm not drinking, she doesn't like me better when I quit chewing. I get very cranky. I try my best to keep my emotions in check, but I find myself barking even as I'm telling myself to be cool. The worst part is that I like how my body feels when the nicotine is leaving my system. I'm less anxious, I sleep better, etc. IOW, there's no lack of motivation on my part. I'm just stuck and rather frustrated about it.

03-07-2007, 05:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cynay Forum Leader Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,696	I think it is normal to be cranky and out of sorts when you try to stop. You know what might help is the patch. Also maybe the gum? I know its chewing and not smoking... so maybe if you started with a lower dosage patch it could help you get through the beginning.... that first week sucks. __________________ Cynay "Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself." Harvey Fierstein

03-07-2007, 05:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: centered again Posts: 8,057	Perhaps you should talk to your doctor? I don't know anything about chew. But, tobacco is very difficult to quit. That much, I DO know! Here's an article that may help: http://www.drugabuse.gov/NIDA_Notes/.../Nicotine.html I hope this helps. Be sure to check into the daily check in log. It helps to be held accountable! Shalom! __________________

03-17-2007, 09:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Evanna Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Our house. Posts: 711	Thats brilliant Screen. You just broke the cycle. You can do anything now. __________________ I used to have a handle on life....but it broke off!

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screen_name Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: western north america Posts: 62	I'm just over a day now....

03-18-2007, 05:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
screen_name Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: western north america Posts: 62	Just over two days.... Yes, Evanna, that's what it feels like. How it happened, I'm still not entirely sure. The only things I've done differently are the yoga and the meditation. I believe they've contributed greatly, but I can't yet determine how much. I've quit for as much as a month before, so we'll see.

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