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Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life!!!
When you’ve made the decision to quit dipping you need support. You’ll get it right here at KillTheCan! This site is dedicated to helping people QUIT dip, smokeless & chewing tobacco! It will be a long & difficult road, but we are confident that you too can be successful and quit dip!
All articles on KillTheCan.org are written by members of our forums. These are people who understand what it means to quit. They write these articles from the perspective of a quitter. Don’t believe the “experts” that you find out there on the web – believe someone that has successfully QUIT DIP.
Omg. What a great day. Im 8 days off chew. 15 year dipper. at least 2 cans a day for the past 15 years. Ive had a lump on my gum for the past 5 years. Never wanted to see the dentist because i didnt want to have the dentist tell me it was a tumor or cancer. Well i got a oral exam today. I was so anxious and nervous. found out its just some petruding bone. Which sucks also but ill take it over the C. The dentist also said my teeth look good not great but nothing bad. 2 teeth with 5 cavities on those two teeth. I know this sounds bad but i consider this a win day. Hadnt been to the dentist in 13 years. Im 34. So im gonna get my cavities fixed and move forward. No more chew and im looking forward to taking care of my teeth. So if u have been dipping for a long time, there is hope.
Way to step up and face it, finally. Everyone is here to support the quit. Day 59 quitter here….
When you are in the process of quitting or before you decide to start quitting get your mind right.
-Life is going to suck for about 2 weeks.
-This is going to be very difficult.
-I can quit.
-There’s no plan B.
-Quitting is very difficult. It is difficult for everyone. Not just you.
Your life will nearly return to normal after about 2 weeks.
The first 3 days are proving to be very difficult no surprise there… sun flour seeds don’t help as much as I had hoped
DAY 7. 15 year dipper never going back… Not even a chance. YOU cant be half way in. There is only a plan A. No need for a backup plan cause i aint going there.
Our teen daughters and their softball team mates will play their first game without a coach that has been with them since most were 4 years old. Five of those girls including one of our own have been together since tee-ball. 32 years of tobacco use took their coach, my husband, the father of two girls who need their daddy! In May, 2013 he thought he had a toothache at the end of the season. Four months after several surgeries to replace his jaw, chemo, intense radiation, feeding tubes, trachs, and horrible pain, we said goodbye to him. It took four months for the cancer to go insane and tear through him. He didn’t even look the same. We would watch his cancer grow day by day….it did the same in his lungs…..NOTHING!!!!! NOTHING!!!! Nothing is worth a 13 year old and an 17 year old watching their dad die from something he couldn’t quit!!!!! He should be with them on that field tomorrow when the first ball is thrown! Prayers for all trying to quit! Praying you look at your wives, little children, siblings, parents, friends, etc. and know they need you. My husband was only 47 years old! We were supposed to grow old together!
Just got through day one… Not easy and I know it’s only going to get worse any ideas with how to get over the cravings?
Again i lost. dipped yesterday. personal life going very tough for me. so i lost again after 25 days of quit. dont know what to do.
Hey JK22, You did not lose after 25 days of quit, think of it this way: In the last 26 days you are 25-1, that is 25 wins vs 1 loss. Now see how many days you can go in a row this time. You can do it!
Just keep at it. You can do it. It will get better.
Tomorrow is quit day…for good this time. Tried several times, but this one is it. I’m 31, and have been dipping for 16 years. I’m tired of being a prisoner to this addiction. It will not rule me anymore!!!
32 days in, I’m a 26 year old wildland firefighter and have been chewing a steady can a day for the last 7-8 years, and more often than not 2 cans a day. Anyone who knows wildland fire knows that Copenhagen is about as common in a firefighters arsenal as his gear. I honestly thought I’d never quit but about a month ago I finally said fuck it I’m doing it. The first 3 days were awful, awful, awful! I felt like shit, physically ill, jello brain and extremely irritated. Loud noises and any little stressor all of the sudden amplified tenfold. I used a lot of cinnamon gum and cinnamon jolly ranchers. I heard somewhere that cinnamon flavored stuff helps tobacco cravings. Well after day 3 I physically felt better, I hit the gym a ton and sweated it out. My gym had a sauna and I spent time in there as well just flushing myself out. Chewed a shit load of smokey mountain snuff. Drank a lot of fresh green juice that I made every morning. 1 cucumber,1 apple, 4 celery stalks, 4-5 leaves kale, lemon juice and a chunk of ginger. Helped put nutrients back into my body and help me feel better. After a week the fog finally started to lift and the cravings slowed down a lot. 2 weeks in and cravings almost non existent. Kept chewing the smokey mountain and still chew it from time to time. I’m hear to say that yes it really does suck going thru the withdrawals, especially the first week or so, but it gets better! Good luck everyone!
I’m also gonna add that the one day at a time approach is a method to help with quitting. This is the approach I use. If the end of the day seems like too far then break your day down to smaller parts, lunch breaks,hours, minutes, etc. I know the one day at a time thing seems cliche but I used this to quit drinking as well. That was 535 days ago! It works for me, and being a stubborn fucker doesn’t hurt either.
Day 1 for me, by accident. We got snowed in, and I had no CHEW in the house. I lapped up every speck from my old tins, and rechewed (gross) for awhile. I got out of the house 2 days ago, but couldn’t make it all the way to the market where they still sell chew. I did make it to the grocery, and so I bought some nicorrette. I am using the last 3 days as a jump off point to not chew again. Wish me luck
I had been roughly 5 cans per week combination of pouches and regular Grizzly Wintergreen for 5 years. I used Nicorett gum (1 Pack, 4MG) so I didn’t lose my mind. I am currently tobacco free for 30 days and do not wake up with that hungover feeling anymore. Honestly, Anxiety has also decreased and my overall health has improved as I have been working out 5 times a week to pass the time. My mindset used to be “Always a good time for a chew.” Now it’s get off the couch and do something.
1st 3 days I had to take some serious Tylenol and just keep walking around. Also had ridiculous dreams.
Can’t wait to hit the 2 month mark!
2 months no dip, feeling great, no urges as such. keeping busy helps. the only drawback I’d say is the sleepiness lol..I can sleep for hours! and the hunger for food!
4th day. Never going back. Never. 15 yr dipper…
Don’t worry about needing the Smokey Mtn. I was the same as Chewie. I lived on the smokey mountain for 6-8 months and then I just stopped using it. 835 days later I don’t even think about the fake stuff. All you guys can do this. Just quit one day at a time, then repeat the next day.
Just beacuse you decided to quit does not mean you have an excuse to treat your friends and family like shit.
Every time you beat a craving think about the hardships you have helped your family avoid
Lets all lean on each other and quit this killer addiction.
It will kill you. Just google oral cancer.
If you are a closet dipper you are not doing anybody any favors. You are just secretly killing yourself. Oh surprise honey I have been closet dipping for years. I have cancer. Ha fooled ya…!
I have been a member of this site for 5 minutes. I have seen it and read the posts a bunch of times when I have considered quitting before but never followed through. My wife just caught me dipping for the 4th time in three years. I have been a ninja dipper ever since we agreed I would quit three years ago. I am a liar. She just came home early from work and caught me. She left the house immediately thereafter. I could see and hear the amount of distrust in her face and voice. I never want to feel like this again. I am quitting now.
I read that The Easyway to Stop Smoking book by Allen Carr that was on this thread. its so interesting it got rid of the void feeling for me. really kinda makes quitting easier.
To help a early quitter:
Do whatever it takes to keep it out of your mouth.
Toothpicks, menthol cough drops, cotton ball soaked in mouthwash, beef jerkey, big red gum.
If you fight you can win!!!!
I am talking to you….
Here’s the facts: You started this nasty addiction. So you must man up and quit. It will not be easy but it will get easier as every day and week goes by. Quit being so selfish. There are people that care about you. Don’t think cancer won’t happen to you, IT WILL. Get out a mirror and look in your mouth. The image you see is your body saying STOP. Damn you are killing yourself.
Quit using today. It is never a good time. Just quit.!!
Keep using this and you will most likely die early of cancer…cancer kills young people all the time!!!
I’m a 22 year old college baseball player dipping 2 cans of cope gold top every day. I have now been dip free for 24 hours and actually feel pretty good. A little foggy and a minor headache, but I am committed to this more than I ever have been before. Does anybody have any suggestions with some way to help me stay focus on the field and most importantly in the classroom while I’m in this little fog for a while? Thank you!
Day 3 and my head is killing me. This has been the worst day so far. Thought about buying the fake stuff but dont want to rely on having to have something in my lip. Guess I will keep plugging away with nothing.
Hey Guys,
I’m six months off of the dip now. Used to go through a tin a day easy. Cope Whiskey…still miss the smell. Having dip dreams a lot lately. Getting harder and harder to resist the urge to just go buy a tin. One lip right it won’t hurt…..
Making it through it though. One day at a time…
Day 57 and I feel wonderful, bracelet is a constant reminder that I am a better person in my life without that substance now.
Made it through day one. Drank about five gallons of water yesterday and popped about 2000mg vitamin c throughout the day. I feel pretty good today. Slept like crap though. Woke up a bunch of times. Plus attention span had been down
Going on day two…just pissed off at the world. Feels good to finally have the balls to get just one day under my belt. One day at a time.
25 days in brothers. IT GETS EASIER. i did get a sore throat and tightness of my neck muscles at around the 2.5 week mark. after that, it’s easy sailing. keep up the good work guys.
Hey. I’ve been a slave to chew for the last 19 years. It has literally controlled me. I am not happy when I do it, and am terrified to be without it. I am also a true addict. Anything you put in front of me I take to extremes. I have quit before for a month or so several times, but I always say I will just have one. That’s the thing about addictions. There is no just having one. If I have one drink, I don’t know what will happen because I can’t stop, so I don’t drink anymore. Some people are just wired that way. The same goes for chew. I am quitting today. I haven’t had one yet and I’m not going to. It’s a decision. In order to quit any addiction for good you have to recognize that you are powerless over it. Being powerless over something sucks. So the only way to not be powerless over it is to just not do it today. That’s it. I don’t care about what I’m going to feel like tomorrow. In order to quit and stay quit, I ask god in the morning to help me not pick up chew, just for today. God is powerful and he will answer my prayer. I know I am going to make it this time
As of last night when I was driving home from work instead of throwin in a dip,I desided maybe its time to quit. I usely made a can last 2 or 3 days but I noticed lately it was becoming more of a 1-2 day thing. I went all day yesterday (2/3) without one do to bein slamed with work. Comin home desided hell why not ya aint benifitin from it. But I know itll be hard because the last time I tried to quit after about 3 days cold turkey I was ready to break anything that irritated me the slightest bit. After looking on google for advice I ran across this site. Alot of helpful advise and stories. I started smokin when I was 16 then to quit that I started dippin at 19. Now its time to end it all at 24. Wish me luck and ill be prayin for yall.
Hey Guys (and Gals?),
I’ve been a smokeless tobacco user for 25 years without going more than 7 days without. I successfully transitioned to Camel Snus about three years ago, thinking this was a safer, less conspicuous means of getting that nicotine fix. While those are true, it has become much more expensive (1-1/2 cans / day) and seems to be more difficult to quit. Additionally, I believe a chronic case of sleep onset insomnia that I’ve been dealing with for nearly a year now is related.
I have attempted to quit twice in the last year, informing loved ones and coworkers of my intentions, welcoming their support and guidance, and failed both times–right at the 7 day mark!
Both times I went 6 days with very little trouble. But on day 7 it was like the reward / pleasure centers of my brain just took over all executive functions and saw to it that I proceed to the nearest store for a fix. Damn, talk about no self control.
I’m going again, and with the help of this community I’m going to see to it that this is the LAST time I ever quit.
Thank you in advance for your support,
Bryan
32 days now chew and I’m feeling good! Chewed for 14 years and I miss it every day but time to man up! All u guys stick with your goal u will be happy u did!
Day 72, some days the cravings are strong, most days they’re not. Wish it was spring so I can be busy outside and not think about it
I have just quit about five days ago and I’m goin insane I started when I was in 7th grade and have dipped at least a can or more a day and never have really gone without. I am 19 now and decided I need to quit after almost 8 years. I am just tired of keepin it from my girlfriend or the girl I’m talkin to wonderin what she will say and stuff. It’s so hard I don’t wanna give in but it’s just to hard
Today is 96 days dip free. And today has been the most craving day I have had. It all started with dip dreams all night long. And now on day 96, i have cravings so bad that I have almost gone down and bought a can a few times. This site is the only reason i haven’t gone out and bought a can. Thanks chewie for the resoures and the support of “the former chewers brotherhood” without it, there is no telling when day 1 would be again
Quitting will be VERY difficult. When you quit stay positive and be tough. I have quit for weeks and I dipped for about 15 years 2 cans a day. Wake up people this causes cancer !!!!!
Just quit being a crybaby whip and show yourself you can be a man and work thru this. It is very hard for everybody to do.
20 Years of dipping. When I quit on September 20, 2013, I didn’t think I was going to be able to do it. I did a lot of research on Nicotine and pulled together all that I read and applied to my quitting plan.
1. I went to the local Walmart and bought Smoky Mountain Chew to assist with the physical part of dipping.
2. I also drank a lot of Cranberry Juice and Grapefruit Juice for the first 3 days to help clean out my system.
3. I recruited 2 other people to quit with me for the support.
After 3 days, the hard part is over. I was in a fog and had an anxiety attack during that time but made it.
Nicotine is a drug whether we like to admit it or not. Do the research! It’s the 3rd most addictive drug out there.
I continued to dip the Smoky Mountain Chew for a long time and even told myself I might as well get a can of Copenhagen. As time progressed, my urge to even have the “fake” stuff has diminished. My only time I enjoy it now is when I hunt or any outdoor activity. I now have been using the same can of “fake” chew for over 2 or 3 weeks.
Today is 134 days and I am proud to say I did it cold Turkey and with God’s help.
14 years, 1-2 cans a day. Day 1, I need to do this!
Great choice Evan. It’s rough, but we’ll worth it.
Used to dip about half a can a day since i was 15. I am now 19 and have been dip and completly tobacco free for 49 days! Just wondering when the cravings will go away because I still want a dip all the time?
Has anyone noticed a change in their sleep habits while quitting? I have noticed I have a hard time staying asleep and wake up feeling exhausted. Just curious if anyone has experienced this.
Mike
I have the same thing. Sleep off and on all night and struggle to get my butt out of bed. Then in a fog all day. I’m sure this is only temporary we can push through this. I sure we will both feel a lot better soon.
Day 1, have felt dizzy on and off all day, extremely difficult to focus, struggling to even finish reading other comments. THIS IS GOING TO BE HELL!
Ive been dipping a tin a day for the past 5 years. I started before going into highschool during the summer. Ive decided to quit because Im sick of not being able to feel normal without stuffing my face full of dip. Ive tried quitting multiple times but nothing seems to help. Any advice?
You’re in the right place Joey – head to our forums http://forum.killthecan.org and get involved. It’s the best place on the web to get support and questions answered about quitting. You’re not alone!
I’m back to Day 3. I quit on 10/06/13 and made it just under 3 months. Another 3/4 pound tub of Stoker’s fine cut natural and I’m working my quit again. Although I was upset that I ruined my quit, I’m glad I was back on the snuff for less than a month this time. I need to be ready to quit and it’s usually more than a year between attempts. I think the closeness of quits this time is a reflection of my seriousness. I’m really ready to be quit this time.
The withdraw is very real and more intense than it was in October. I still kick myself for caving. It’s behind me though now. Onward and upward. I look forward to passing the 3-month mark this time around. It really does get so much easier.
Thank God. day 3 is almost over. 20 years ive been hooked on this stuff. Finally time to give it up!
Going on 7 days without a dip. Chewed Skoal Straight and Copenhagen Straight for almost 18 years. Felt so liberating when I finally decided to throw that shit away. Two days after I quit though, I am feeling as if something is stuck in my throat. Horrible feeling and it is driving me insane. Anyone else have this reaction after they quit chewing? Any help would be appreciated!!!
I had the same thing- I think its an inflammatory reaction, and the good news it subsided with time. Its probably your throat healing after so many years of abuse. Hopefully you are still going, and if not get back on the horse.
104 Days today!! I feel amazing, don’t have any cravings. But odd enough I do have lots of dip dreams. Guys you can do it stick to it and leave the can in the past!! God Bless and Good Luck.
92 days dip free. Hard to believe that in 92 days I have saved enough money to almost make a full month mortgage payment
I’m dip free since last 8 days. Its feeling very difficult for me.
Here fake dips are not available. So Keeping fake dips of Fennel seeds, Black Cumin seeds(Jeera), Tea Powder etc.
One day I’m unable to get anything to keep, so i kept sand also.
I cant explain what phase im going through..
Life looking like hell to me. I just cant explain what is going on
No support from wife. She killing me everyway.
Having lot of health problems. Back ear lymph node swelling for more than 3 months now.Frequent sore throat.
Feeling like lost everything. God take me soon.
Chewed for 10 years. Started at 15. Took out my last dip last night at around 10pm. My mouth feels much better already but I can feel my gums/jaw ache from the cravings. Jack Links teriyaki chew jerky has done wonders for me. Obviously it doesn’t have any nic, but it fills that void in my lip/cheek.
Last chew was last night at 8pm. I threw out all my cans. I have a cold or flu and I don’t think this is going to work. I really want to be nicotine free. Thanks for having this form
If you don’t buy it you can’t chew it. Don’t just try and quit. Make a plan to quit. I did, I talked to my doctor and took Chantix for 2 months and used Smokey mountain to get me thru the cravings. I still get the physical addiction cravings once in a while but that chantix is what got me off the nicotine. By the way, In on day 65. Good luck !!!
Hi, my name is Justin I quit chewing at the beginning of the month going on 26 days no chew at all! I started chewing cope when I was in 5th grade now I’m 27 years old it’s been really tough but I’m determined to stop! Still think about it every day. It’s been a hard month and been grumpy and light headed. This site is awesome happy I found it. All u guys stick in there and stay positive!
Day 64 still crave it at least once a day but can’t give in. Truly surprised I made it this long after 31 years of chewing fine cut skoal
26 Days in after a can a day for 24 years…haven’t loved the fakes (got Bacc Off and Jakes) but did help if I was having some drinks. Noticed cravings not as strong, def drinking a little more coffee, hanging in there. Weird, not sure if anyone else noticed this, sleeping habits completely changed, like 9:30 I am exhausted, 5:00 Am up and ready to go????
I been chewing 4 years Justin I have been trying to quit but twice now at day 3i have caved in any tips that have worked for you? I’m on layoff for 2 months to go I’ve bout lost my mind
I’ve been dip free for 89 days, its still rough certain days.
Especially lately. Moving, death in the family, teenage daughter…(need I saw more) I still crave grizz wintergreen a lot