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stopping again.....nicorette and oral cancer risk??
Hi I'm 59 and also smoking since 12.I'm new to this community...I've stopped and started so many times I have lost count...and with always some cheating, except for one 3 month period when I needed to undergo surgery, thought I had it beat!!
As of today I am once again QUITTING...and want to try the support route this time around. I think the trick is in REALLY REALLY WANTING TO QUIT!! the mind is a powerful tool.
My question today is does anyone know of or had personal experience with the use of nicotine gum and oral cancer?
Its always been a worry for me, I know smoking can also do this, however the gum remains in your mouth for even longer than the nicotine from a cig.
thx Pat
As of today I am once again QUITTING...and want to try the support route this time around. I think the trick is in REALLY REALLY WANTING TO QUIT!! the mind is a powerful tool.
My question today is does anyone know of or had personal experience with the use of nicotine gum and oral cancer?
Its always been a worry for me, I know smoking can also do this, however the gum remains in your mouth for even longer than the nicotine from a cig.
thx Pat
The withdrawal from the physical addiction is about 72 hours but the emotional addiction may be a lifetime. The best chance at quitting for good is to acknowledge that and to understand what makes us this way. The more educated you get about your personal addiction, the more you can prepare yourself for the inevitable urges that will come along and how to combat them. You can't hope to change a lifelong addiction overnight but you can arm yourself with the knowledge of just "how to" handle the craving, and believe it or not, those urges become less and less.
At 1 yr. and 8 months, I can honestly say that I get a "thought" every few days, but a craving maybe every few weeks. With every craving, I take a walk, read an article, vacuum or distract myself for a minute or two, and then it's gone, just like that ; )
I am in control of my life and no longer a slave to cigs and it's very empowering. I never feel shame anymore and my kids as well as nieces & nephews have a more improved role model......I like that : )
Lets kick some butts Pat!
At 1 yr. and 8 months, I can honestly say that I get a "thought" every few days, but a craving maybe every few weeks. With every craving, I take a walk, read an article, vacuum or distract myself for a minute or two, and then it's gone, just like that ; )
I am in control of my life and no longer a slave to cigs and it's very empowering. I never feel shame anymore and my kids as well as nieces & nephews have a more improved role model......I like that : )
Lets kick some butts Pat!
thx for your comments...one day at a time eh!
I cannot use chantix....because of there being risks of worsening depression issues.
As for the patch, I prefer the gum because I prefer to just use as the urge gets overpowering and not have a steady dose of nicotine into my system....and after a few weeks I am successful at stopping the gum altogether...I should mention I only chew 3-4 pieces max per day at my worst.....
this time I am using the 21mg patch temp. than will switch to the gum...don't know if this is wise or not but has worked for me in the past( for a few months)....I believe its mostly a mental thing like I said one HAS to have the non smoker mindset!
I will look into the website you provided and thx...congrats to u on your long term success!
Pat
I cannot use chantix....because of there being risks of worsening depression issues.
As for the patch, I prefer the gum because I prefer to just use as the urge gets overpowering and not have a steady dose of nicotine into my system....and after a few weeks I am successful at stopping the gum altogether...I should mention I only chew 3-4 pieces max per day at my worst.....
this time I am using the 21mg patch temp. than will switch to the gum...don't know if this is wise or not but has worked for me in the past( for a few months)....I believe its mostly a mental thing like I said one HAS to have the non smoker mindset!
I will look into the website you provided and thx...congrats to u on your long term success!
Pat
Hi Pat,
Congrats on your decision to quit! I too believe that you really have to want it before you can make it happen.
I too started at 12 and quit at 52. It was the hardest thing I have ever done and it was the absolute best thing too.
Support is so very important and I think it's what makes a quit successful. We are here for you, for as long as it takes and as long as you want to stay active : ) I have been here a year & 8 months! I have also quit for that length of time. I used Chantix but I am wondering why you are going with the gum? I have no personal experience with it, but I do know many who have used it, are still using it, even many years after their quit. It appears that it's a trade-off in addictions. There was also a thread on here about the gum. Here is the link to it:
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Smoking-Addiction/Effects-of-Long-Term-Nicorette-Use/show/730769?post_id=post_4517392
Make sure you research the alternatives. The patch seems to be the #1 choice but the best way is probably cold turkey.
There is a wonderful website, whyquit.com that will help you get through some rough times. The site supports a cold turkey quit, but you can read all of the articles which are very helpful : )
Everyone here on the forum are at different stages of their quit and can give you their own perspectives ; ) I already gave you mine and I stand by it.
Write often and say whatever you need to. You can speak your mind here and we will all understand where you are coming from.
My best advice would be to read. Educate yourself. Why do I smoke. What does it do for me and then what is it doing to me. When you understand why, then you are ready for when.
We are here for you : )
Congrats on your decision to quit! I too believe that you really have to want it before you can make it happen.
I too started at 12 and quit at 52. It was the hardest thing I have ever done and it was the absolute best thing too.
Support is so very important and I think it's what makes a quit successful. We are here for you, for as long as it takes and as long as you want to stay active : ) I have been here a year & 8 months! I have also quit for that length of time. I used Chantix but I am wondering why you are going with the gum? I have no personal experience with it, but I do know many who have used it, are still using it, even many years after their quit. It appears that it's a trade-off in addictions. There was also a thread on here about the gum. Here is the link to it:
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Smoking-Addiction/Effects-of-Long-Term-Nicorette-Use/show/730769?post_id=post_4517392
Make sure you research the alternatives. The patch seems to be the #1 choice but the best way is probably cold turkey.
There is a wonderful website, whyquit.com that will help you get through some rough times. The site supports a cold turkey quit, but you can read all of the articles which are very helpful : )
Everyone here on the forum are at different stages of their quit and can give you their own perspectives ; ) I already gave you mine and I stand by it.
Write often and say whatever you need to. You can speak your mind here and we will all understand where you are coming from.
My best advice would be to read. Educate yourself. Why do I smoke. What does it do for me and then what is it doing to me. When you understand why, then you are ready for when.
We are here for you : )
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