Starting Over

[ThinBlueLine]

Hello All,

I am having to start over today......I went for 7 days then caved. Today I begin again. A little about me I have dipped for 46 years I'm now 58 years old. I don't remember life without a dip in. I do ok with my quit till about the 7th through 10th day then I cave. My biggest problem is the finality of the quit. Its been a part of my life for so long I dont know how to experience life without it but know I must. My health is good but have pushed that envelope and taken that chance far too long now. How do you get past the finality of it in your mind so I can get to the other side....

Please help 

Thanks

[YoungAtHeart]

You only have to get through today (and sometimes this hour, or this minute) - then repeat.  Don't think of it as forever; just think of it as "for now."  Each day you get through will help you get to the time when it gets easier.  Do some reading so you understand your addiction.  You will probably be surprised at what you didn't know.

Find something to put in your mouth instead - maybe some licorice, or Fireballs, or Sour Patch Kids, or sugarfree gum or mints.  Brush your teeth a LOT - and enjoy how fresh your mouth tastes.  Keep a cold bottle of water handy from which to sip.It's helpful if you think about all you are gaining instead of lamenting losing that hit of dopamine.....because that's ALL nicotine does for you, and you can get that in other ways.  How to Increase Dopamine Naturally (comprehensive review) | Be Brain Fit.

It's important that you start in again NOW - just do it1

[Trisha76]

NEVER think about tomorrow or next week with addictions.  You just have to get thru the day and go to bed at night

as a winner.  It just becomes too overwhelming if you look ahead and really sets you up to fail in my mind.  I agree with  Youngatheart .7.4.12 that you need to do lots of reading so you can learn what to do or what works for you.

[Cousin-Itt]

I only think of my quit in 2 days The day I quit and today.   No matter if you are on day one or 20 years Today is the most important day of anyone s quit. Just take it a day at a time Look how long you dipped I can't tell you when you will get to the other side  What I can tell you and promise you it will be a very short amount of time compared to 46 years.  At times you just have to did in and not give in.   

I'm sure you can do this

Carl

[sweetplt]

ThinBlueLine Hi hon...so happy you are back in the journey...you may want to check out this groupChewing and Smokeless Tobacco  along with the information we already provided for you.  Honestly, sometimes it takes a few try’s until the quit finally sticks...keep close to us...~ Colleen 

[Barbscloud]

Glad your back and haven't given up on your journey.  For me, it was best not to think about forever--it's just overwhelming.  Everything we did and felt involved nicotine.  That's why it's important to create new associations so that you're prepared when you hit that time frame.  Remember to reach out before you dip, not after.

Barb