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This page will attempt to answer some of the questions that you may have when you first visit not only KillTheCan.org, but also our Discord Server and our forums.
- Mission Statement – Why We’re All Here
- Quit Groups — What do they mean?
- How to Post ROLL CALL — Roll Call Instructions
- Roll Call — Why we do it…
- Hall of Fame Speeches — What they are and why we do it
- The Playground — Objects of Mass Distraction
- The Veterans — Why we stay around after 100 days
- Guests & Visitors PLEASE Read! An Open Invitation
Was off chew for a year, but about a year ago I got offered an on nicotine pouch, just like that I was hooked again. I am 6 days cold turkey
Damn. Sorry to hear you threw away that year… glad you’re back. Let me know how we can help. Have you joined our Discord server?
After 4 and a half years of quitting, I relapsed into dipping again. Then after some time, I decided to quit again, with me being currently 2 months away from my 1-year anniversary. The second attempt to quit again was much easier than the first. The food cravings, however – are much harder to deal with. I have gotten to an age where my diet has to be stricter (39), otherwise exercise will have very little impact on weight loss, no matter how often I work out or intense it is. Hopefully after a year, it gets a little more manageable.
Well, I’ve been keeping dipping from my wife and I left a spit bottle in her jeep on tuesday. I had planned to tell her after her birthday (friday) that I needed her help quitting because she’s the only person that I don’t feel the urge to dip around.
It moved up my timeline.
I’m about to leave work and threw everything out.
4:58pm is when I started….wish me luck…hope it sticks this time….
No ‘luck’ necessary – you got this man! Join our Discord server for more support and accountability than you’ll know what to do with! http://www.killthecan.org/discord/
My wife found out in similar fashion and that was over 12 years ago. Still quit today!
Hey what’s up ! I’m ready to quit tobacco how do I sign up ?!
Congrats on a great decision! Head on over to our Discord server an join today! SUPER simple! http://www.killthecan.org/discord/
Good morning,
I’m on day 3 of my quit and the fog is much better today. I still feel short tempered and dizzy when I bend down but the seeds and mints/hard candy are helping and prayer. I’ve dipped for about 12 years and this is hard…. Really hard. I’m not sure if I should stick with the cold turkey or try to use some nicotine and tobacco free alternatives to help with the oral cravings.
If you’re on day 3 you should ABSOLUTELY NOT reintroduce nicotine into your system. 3 days / 72 hours is how long it takes your body to flush it. At this point you’re 100% nicotine free. KEEP MOVING FORWARD. You got this!
Friends,
I’ve been following this page for years. This is my first comment. I empathize with your struggle. You. Can. Do. It. I Killed The Can on August 17, 2015. You. Can. Too.
2939 days. Thats right. 8 years without a dip. You. Got. This. One day at a time.
It’s worth it.
Cheers,
Steve
Congratulations on 8 years of freedom – glad to have you part of the conversation!
I’m 48 days deep. Weeks 2-3 sucked more than I imagined they could. This from a guy who’s done a legit 30 day detox stint… But all is good now. I’ve developed quite a romantic memory of copenhagen and miss it dearly on occasion. But have no desire to start this process over – Ever again!!
I’m writing cause I started getting a headache yesterday and again right now. I can count the number of times I’ve had a headache on one hand. It just dawned on me this headache is identical to what I experienced a week or 2 after quitting.
Could these be related? Any group experience with detox symptoms recurring 7 weeks in? Or do I need to search elsewhere for my mystery headache…
I’ve never posted but I was lurking around through the early days of my quit. Thanks and God bless to all who spend time helping others.
Hey Mathias – congrats on 48 days of freedom! YES, this is pretty typical actually (the recurrence of withdrawal symptoms a few weeks into your quit). Prepare yourself for another ‘funk’ around day 80-90. https://www.killthecan.org/explaining-the-funk-part-1/
KEEP FIGHTING. You’ve already done the heavy lifting… and the beautiful thing is you NEVER have to go through it again. Just don’t reintroduce nicotine int your system.
If you haven’t yet I’d strongly urge you to join our Discord server at http://www.killthecan.org/discord – thousands of quitters just like you quitting one day at a time. It’s the best place on the web to get support, questions answered and most importantly ACCOUNTABILITY in your quit.
You Rock Chewie
I’ll take this as good news – it was buggin me not knowing why my head was acting up… And I appreciate the heads up on “the funk”
I know you’ve likely heard it all before but i still feel the need to write it – maybe for someone else… I’m proud to say I only quit once but it did take me over 20 years to make that decision (really more like 30 considering I used dip to quit smoking). I was completely blindsided by just how difficult those first 3 weeks were. By day 2 I was scouring the internet looking for any and all advice. This site was a Godsend and in particular, your many additions to the site.
God bless you Chewie
the gas station is right down the street
if i have more than $6 on me ill get a can
I was like that too… being addicted sucks.
im 3 weeks quit. Been trying some zero tobacco alternatives to help. I have had some crazy mouth pain for about 2 weeks now, it comes and goes, some days the pain is there and some days it’s not. Has anyone else experienced the pain? I don’t have visible sores, my mouth just hurts.
Thanks
Koe, Yes Pain is a way for your body to heal. I had pain that lasted 2 months. Some Days it’s there and others it’s No pain. Keep it up you will continue to get better everyday. What has helped me is Coffee Pouches and for me it helps with my cravings. What are you using or nothing at all.
Totally normal – I had a TON of pain after I quit – far worse than it ever was when I was a user. Nothing wrong with going to see you dentist / doctor for some peace of mind but most likely just a normal part of quitting.
Hi Chewie it’s James again.
I’m on day 10 of not dipping and it’s been hard. I checked out that video on Sean Marsee just now and it was SO eye-opening. I was familiar with his story before but hearing it from someone who knew him and saw what he went through was insane. I feel more motivated than ever to quit now. Something else I was wondering is how long does it “usually” take for a dipper to get cancer from dip?
I made it 15 days before I relapsed
Um… congrats? I guess?
You need to change your mindset bro. Your comment suggests that 15 days is good, but that it was just a matter of time before you failed. That’s not the mindset you’ll need for long term success.
TAKE TOBACCO OFF THE TABLE IN YOUR MIND. It’s no longer an option.
You can do this. But you have to want it. Get involved. Join our community. Me amongst other people who know what you’re going through. Don’t ‘try’ to quit… QUIT.
Don’t expect failure… expect success and FREEDOM from tobacco. Your choice.