"I miss having something in my mouth like a cigarette."

If you chose this box, you should:

• Learn to keep your hands and mouth busy with something else.
• Try and take note of every time your mouth craves attention.
• Be careful of what you put in your mouth instead!  (Stick to low-fat foods.)

These are some tips that helped people like you quit:

When the urge comes instead of reaching for candy or rich food, reach for a seasoned carrot stick. I cut crisp raw carrots into strips and sprinkled them lightly with garlic salt. The carrot sticks are long and slim and you can go through the motion of reaching out.

Brush your teeth frequently to get rid of the tobacco taste and stains.

Visit your dentist after you quit and have your teeth cleaned to get rid of the tobacco stains.

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