Any advice on what to do about side effects of tobacco withdrawl?

My boyfriend is trying to quit chewing tobacco. He is having a very hard time with the with-drawl symptoms. (anger; moodiness; irritability) Any help would be appreciated.Any advice on what to do about side effects of tobacco withdrawl?
good for him! They're also nicotine which is what he's trying to get away from. Suggest he drink lots of water, exercise and stay focused on the reasons he wants to quit. What ever he does, don't start focusing on using again. Any advice on what to do about side effects of tobacco withdrawl?
Get him the patch, it will replace the nicotine he's withdrawing from and gradually lower the level until he's weaned off from it. Quitting chewing is just as hard as quitting smoking!


It can also help to keep suckers, life savers, something in your purse for him to substitute for his chew, so his mouth still has something to do. Kiss him a lot and tell him how wonderful it is and how irresistible he is with the tobacco taste gone. If he's really having a hard time, a doctor can give him antidepressants to help him get past the first few months; I know Wellbutrin works well for some folks . . . .
I don't know about chewing tobacco. I was a smoker for almost three decades. I started smoking since my teens in the early 70s when it was the fashion of the day and a ';sign of civilization.'; If you watch those days films, smoking was allowed even in conference halls. I watched 13 days about the Cuba missile crisis, the big guys of the day were smoking during all their meetings discussing all options. Even the girls of the day were not interested to date a non smoker. Now, it is out of fashion. We are deceived for decades. Now, it is known smoking kills. In USA 435,000 persons are dying due to smoking. Smoking affects your social life. Many employers don't want to employ smokers. Universities are reluctant to give scholarship to smokers. Hotels are even reluctant to book rooms for smokers. Hotels have designated poorly equipped rooms and nearer to the kitchen and toilet for smokers. Go to any hotel they ask you whether or not you are a smoker. Smokers are these days regarded as mentally unstable, of weak character, depressed etc. Why should you suffer so much because of an extra habit which has no use except destroying your health, your social life, and your economy. The withdrawal effect you are currently worried about is very minor, insignificant and transient. It is too temporary. I suggest you visit the following website http://www.smokefree.gov/resources.html and download the free material that will help you tremendously. It helped me to give up smoking. I was like a chimney, smoking over two packs a day. It is now well over a year since I quited smoking.
1. Decide on a stopping date. Tell others when it will be so they can encourage you.


2. Throw all your cigarettes and any related items such as your lighter or matches away. Do not put them where you can get them again ';if you need them';.


3. Do not drink or use any beverages or medicines that contain caffeine or alcohol. During the time you are trying to break your cigarette habit, using any other addicting substances will cause you to be less successful. In addition, this is a good time to strongly consider giving these habits up also, as they are strong stimulants to smoking.


4. Drink plenty of water and juices during the first week you are quitting. Try to drink at least 6 glasses of water per day. Getting the nicotine out of your system is helped with increased amounts of drinks that do not contain caffeine or alcohol.


5. At any time during the day that you are at work and crave a cigarette, take a drink of water and go for a 10-20 minute walk. If you are at home, take a cool shower. It is difficult to smoke while in the shower.


6. Eat simple foods such as salads, fruits, vegetables, and whole wheat breads. Avoid overly spicy and rich foods because they may contribute to the craving for a cigarette. Avoid foods made with white flour, white rice and refined foods. Without the complete vitamins, especially B vitamins, the body often develops cravings.


7. Do not skip breakfast and then go for a ';coffee break';. This is a sure time to need a cigarette. Instead, eat a hearty breakfast of cereals, fruit and whole-wheat toast. Avoid high fat foods such as bacon and eggs and pastries.


8. Go to bed early. An adequate rest may naturally help to reduce the need for a cigarette to keep you calm.


9. Thoroughly air out your house; sleep with the windows open.


10. Don't wish that you could have ';just one more smoke';. Remember that you have just given up a disgusting habit that could kill you, and gained a freedom that will be with you for life, and improve your health dramatically.


11. If someone knows that you smoked in the past and offers you a cigarette, tell them that you are an ex-smoker. This reinforces your decision to be a non-smoker.


12. Ask God to help you. Many people fail at quitting smoking, but God honors those who trust in Him and he will supply all your needs, and help you overcome this habit if you ask Him.
When I quit smoking, when this came upon me I took off running. Not only was it good for my lungs and vascular system, but gave me a release from the symptoms. I would run until I was completely out of breath...( did a lot of running ! ).





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