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Lennon037

Updated 1y ago

Dealing with Withdrawal and Addiction

How do you deal with withdrawal/addiction to something your trying not to do.

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TyeDarkSoul

2y

Sunflower seeds, and gum. That's at least what helps me.
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Lennon037

2y

I'll try that. And it just sounds good to eat anyway.
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upsettispaghetti

2y

If it's smoking or something oral you may have an oral fixation. My grandma used to smoke so when he stopped he always had toothpicks in his mouth to help and some people also use mints or whatever to satisfy that oral fixation (the craving of having something in your mouth)
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upsettispaghetti

2y

You can also pray :)
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upsettispaghetti

2y

*grandpa
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Lennon037

2y

Good to know, I'll keep that in mind for the people I know that smoke. I was talking about a addiction to a specific habit
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NelCat

2y

Having healthy distractions and being around people of good influence are a must! I also practice mindfulness in order to be aware of my triggers and to observe why I feel the compulsion to do ______.
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scorpubus

2y

Distraction

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