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jjlank
jjlank
10 years ago

Hey all, really glad I found the site. I’ve been thinking about quitting for a while now, but usually never make it past 3-5 days. I am currently 20 years old and I have only been dipping pouches for about 8 months. I’ve read a lot on this site lately…but I am just wondering if you guys have any tips to help with the first week. Anything would be much appreciated…I am feeling like this quit attempt might be the real thing!

Paul
Paul
10 years ago
Reply to  jjlank

JJ, for sure have to stay strong. When tempted think of all the damage to your body that you are avoiding by not giving in. Give yourself a pep talk “I’m Not a Slave to Anything!!!” . Think of the teeth that you will have when your older.

jjlank
jjlank
10 years ago
Reply to  Paul

Thank you for the response Paul…it means a lot! 12 hours in….taking it one hour at a time for now.

TJ
TJ
10 years ago

HEck if I know. I am trying to begin weaning off the nicotine gum. If possible continue or start an exercise program that works for you. That has helped me in trying to turn the corner.

TJ
TJ
10 years ago

Day 45 for me, Boys! I only wish I had the resolve to do this years ago.

Jp
Jp
10 years ago

Hello!Im JP and on day 2 of my quit.drinking alot of water and using smokey mountain wintergreen.trying to stay strong for myself and my family.

Paul
Paul
10 years ago

After 12 year’s of smoking I quit and started chewing. So for the past 8 year’s I’ve chewed and am currently on day 7 of quitting. This is one of the hardest things I’ve done but I know once I’m past it will be worth it. Any advice would be appreciated.

John dowling
John dowling
10 years ago

Day 1 is today , 28 years of Kodiak , I’m done , the only time I didn’t have a dip in was when I was eating other then that it was around the clock , even when I was sleeping, been gutting it for at least 15 years I can only image what my insides must look like. This wont be easy I know so I’m looking to see if anyone thinks a prescription or an over the counter aid is a good idea? Thanks for any input.

John Dowling
John Dowling
10 years ago
Reply to  Chewie

How about the fake stuff is the anything that you would recommend?

Howard Morse
Howard Morse
10 years ago
Reply to  John dowling

Hey John I chewed for over 40 years and this is day 8 for me and it is not easy but I have been using fake chew called smoky Mountain and some of that nicotine gum and it really helps . Good luck

Timbo
Timbo
10 years ago

I have quite many times only to take that one dip because it is only one. Whether I was fishing, hunting, cutting firewood, or whatever I found that only one led right back down the path to addiction. This time I WILL DO IT!!!! I hate dipping but I can’t seem to get through the first day. There is always an excuse but this time I have to do it. I only use about a can every three days, sometimes it only lasts 2 days. Tonight I am throwing my last can in the trash after I flush the remaining dip down the crapper. I am glad I found this site because I know that I will need the support.

Lex & Ty
Lex & Ty
10 years ago

Here representing my boyfriend because while he has looked at the site, I don’t think he’d post himself. He is almost 18, has been dipping for 4 years and has tried to quit a couple of times before. Monday he swore to me he would throw away his can and never chew again, and I watched him do it.

Four days in now and it’s terrible. He can’t concentrate, is shaky, is hot tempered and has a constant pounding headache. He says he’s doing it more for me than himself, but I know he’s also wants it for him, because he’s told me. I think his want for it just outweighs his want to stop right now…he misses and hates it at the same time, he says.

He can’t think right now, and when he does, it’s about chew. The longest he’s ever gone without it is almost two weeks and he had a headache constantly and gave in. He’s so close to stopping now.

Please. Anyone. I need help. Suggestions to ease the pain, encouragement, an insight for the days to come…anything. Please.

Sincerely, Lexi and Tyler.

TuckingFypo
TuckingFypo
10 years ago
Reply to  Lex & Ty

Go to the doctor and get Wellbutrin. I have tried Wellbrutrin and Chantix. They both worked for me. Chantix blocks the nicotine receptors in the brain and Wellbutrin works with the anxiety and depression.

TuckingFypo
TuckingFypo
10 years ago
Reply to  Lex & Ty

-For every 1000 tons of tobacco produced in the US 1000 people die.
-People who use dip increase their chances of cancer by 50%.
-These are nasty painful cancers too. Pancreatic cancer is included in that…

TuckingFypo
TuckingFypo
10 years ago
Reply to  Lex & Ty

Sorry for the repeated post…
The symptoms your boyfriend is having is the quit standard. Quitting is very difficult and it is the same way for everyone. As quitters we need to remember quitting is not an excuse to treat your family and friends like shit. As family members and friends it is your job to try to understand what the quitter is going thru. Please give some the quitter some leeway.
When I quit I challenged myself. I didn’t want anyone to notice that I had quit. I kept my attitude in check at all times and by ALL means no tobacco.
People did eventually notice I had quit because I stopped all the spitting and shit like that. They were amazed I didn’t wine about it the whole time and they didn’t notice either.

Lex & Ty
Lex & Ty
10 years ago
Reply to  TuckingFypo

Thank you for all of your suggestions. Friday evening we got into a massive fight over it, and he’s started again… This is so difficult. I don’t want to make him miserable, because I know he enjoys it, but I also can’t stand to watch his hurt himself and put his health and future at risk. What should we do? Anyone’s help would be greatly appreciated..

Sincerely, Lexi & Tyler.

John
John
10 years ago

Day 96, while I still consider myself someone that’s trying to quit, I wasn’t mindful that one day I would be an Ex- chewer, strange to think that I’m a quitter and proud if it. I miss my best friend(that little can of Skoal) It’s still not easy but it did get better after day 75 when the cravings really diminished. Day 100 is a few days away. I’m not sure what real milestone it is but I’ve never gone this far before without having a pinch. It would be a complete waste of time, aggravation, anger, suffering and pride if I have a small pinch. Like a recovering alcoholic I can’t even have a sip or I’d be right back where I started

cocaine joe
cocaine joe
10 years ago

2 hours without a dip and my wife already has a black eye

Vinny
10 years ago
Reply to  cocaine joe

well that makes you a respectable scumbag.

Brock
10 years ago

Starting to quit today. I’m only 19 but I’ve been chewing for 3 years now. Hopefully I can kick it this time

Derek Nielsen
10 years ago

Day 12 and all is well. Still want a pinch of grizzly long cut straight, but dont want to play in to the devils hand. So, smokey moumtain here i come. Just found some straight. Pretty good. Best part is no tobacco and no nicotine.

Trae Bryant
Trae Bryant
10 years ago

Is an e- cig a good idea to help quit or should I go cold turkey?

Gary Williams Jr.
10 years ago

day 1 of quitting chewing any suggestions?

gary
gary
10 years ago

day 1 of quitting chewing anyone have any suggestions for me?

Levi
Levi
10 years ago

I started duct taping all of my cans after every pinch. I wrote “QUIT” in big letters on the duct tape. Every time I wanted a pinch, I would have to get up, grab a knife, cut through the duct tape and throw one in…It got annoying after a while and wasn’t worth me getting up to dig into the can anymore. Try it out. I was chewing for 4 years and almost 3 cans a week…Now I’m on day 32. Work is easier now. When a problem arrives at work, I don’t have to leave and have a pinch…I just work through it…

TuckingFypo
TuckingFypo
10 years ago

Think about your kids, your wife, your family. They don’t deserve this!
My wife is a nurse. Cancer is killing young people. She sees it everyday.

TuckingFypo
TuckingFypo
10 years ago

The only thing that will take away withdrawal problems is time. With time it will get much easier. I am in week 5 and I dipped all day at least 1.5 cans a day.
Tobacco addiction is substance abuse.

It is not easy to quit but is as simple as this:
1) Quitting is very difficult.
2) Quitting is very difficult for everyone. Your situation is not different.
3) You can quit.

There are not anymore bullshit reasons why you shouldn’t quit today. You want and need to do quit.!

Jason
Jason
10 years ago

76 days in and I’ve never felt better physically just feel fog here and there when working outside but I know im better than turning back to something. I wanna be the inspiration for my dad to quit he’s been doing it for 15 years compared to me for 2. 76 days in with the help of friends. Never Give Up Never Look Back Destined For Greatness

Derek Nielsen
10 years ago

Hello everyone, i am now 10 days tobacco and nic free. Smokey mountain is awesome for the physical side. Has made my quit easier,

ryan j
ryan j
10 years ago

i’m 19 years old i’ve been dipping for about 3 years now and i’m already developing minor periodontitis problems, my dentist said i could lose teeth by the time i’m 30 (he didn’t even know i dipped) if i didn’t get a laser scaling procedure done and regular checkups every 6 months. i brush my teeth twice a day, floss, mouthwash etc. and only go through a can a week, has anyone else had a similar problem? it shocks me how this could be happening to me at such a young age when i take such good care of my teeth.

Cole
Cole
10 years ago
Reply to  ryan j

Hey man, I’m going through the same thing. I’m 19 and have been dipping since 15 and don’t really know what to do. Kinda scary but hopefully quitting this shit will stop the teeth problems. Good luck to you

Colleen
10 years ago

I have chewed since I was 13 and am now 40, the only time I don’t have a chew in is when I’m eating, sometimes sleeping. This isn’t going to be easy. Are there any natural remedies that can help with cravings?

Derek Nielsen
Derek Nielsen
10 years ago
Reply to  Colleen

Hey Colleen, I just want to say good luck with your quit. I actually have 10 days today, and not sure if I could have done it without Smokey Mountain. The web site is http://www.smokeysnuff.com. You can buy it there or check for a location around you.

Will
Will
10 years ago

im only on day 2 and im having serious withdrawals- shaky,anxiety,dizzy…i was doing 1-2 cans a day….now im trying to hard to quit…this is tough….anything i can do to get rid of these symptoms? i dont want to throw a dip in.Thanks

Durhee
10 years ago

Day 35! Tough weekend, but I haven’t dipped! Now to try and lose the 15 + lbs. I have put on…

Rich Tasker
Rich Tasker
10 years ago

Today is day one, after 6 years in the United States Marine Corps i had my first dip in Afghanistan, when i got a craving and the fact that booze was not an option. I was always against smoking because i was an athlete in High School, and the physical nature of the Corps, a buddy suggested a dip to me and i was all in, this was back in 2007, i got out and now im attempting to quit because a superior of mine that used to dip recently came down with the big C, he was not only my leader, but a father figure and mentor, im sure it will be a hard task but if i could survive some of the things i went through in the Corps i NEED to put my big boy pants on and do this thing!

tinkermo
tinkermo
10 years ago

2 weeks in no chew. 10 days no nicotine. I am finding the cravings to actually be increasing lately, and I am very dependent on the Smokey Mountain snuff, it works for the immediate cravings. Staying strong.

tinkermo
tinkermo
10 years ago
Reply to  tinkermo

Had a big test last night, Poker and beer, thanks to Smokey Mountain, and a supportive friend, I made it through without reaching for the can, and there were several in the room.

The craving is still there, but the desire to quit is far greater. I can do this, and i will do this.

Derek Nielsen
10 years ago

Wow. Aftet using tobacco for over 30 yrs, i am one week tobacco/nicotine free and it feels great

Joe green
10 years ago

Just wanted to check in. Folks I tried stopping every day for about 20 years. I failed and failed and went to bed licking my gums wondering if I had mouth cancer, as my kids slept in bed. No joke, this site helped me. It’s been almost two years and I can’t believe it. That said, it gets easy, then hard, then easy, them hard, especially during stressful times. F it. We need to man up and tackle this. If Macho green could call it quits and hit day 710 (yep, way beyond the HOF) you all can too. Just man the F up and next thing you know you’ll be sharing your story with others years out and not worrying about dumb shit like mouth cancer.

Derek Nielsen
10 years ago

day 6 and going strong. can’t believe it. didn’t think I’d be able to make it this far. I’m doing good with smokey. I’m glad i was able to find it local.

Chris
Chris
10 years ago

Made it a week!! Not really having cravings to bad. I started hitting Smokey Mountain heavier towards the end of the week. Hopefully the worst is behind me.

justin
justin
10 years ago

been almost two months no chew! I chewed for 14 years and it has been a battle I crave a chew every day! but I just keep telling myself you came this far you can do it.

Derek Nielsen
10 years ago

Well, here i am at day 5. Feeling better about the quit. But, i started having nightmares and twitching a lot last night. Is that normal?

Howard Morse
Howard Morse
10 years ago

I have been chewing for over 40 years don’t know if I can but want to quit

Howard Morse
Howard Morse
10 years ago
Reply to  Howard Morse

I don’t believe i have seen the fake stuff can you get it anywhere?

Chris
Chris
10 years ago
Reply to  Howard Morse

Smokey Mountain has a website that you can order off of – other than that, I get mine at the local gas station.

Howard Morse
Howard Morse
10 years ago
Reply to  Howard Morse

After a 43 year journey with tobacco today it comes to a stop , I am calling it quits on chewing I hope I can be strong enough to do it , l found smokey mountain hope it helps

Josh
Josh
10 years ago
Reply to  Howard Morse

My favorite fake is made by Oregon Mint Snuff. I was a Grizzly Wintergreen guy. They sell it at cheap tobacco store near my house. Keep trying all of the fakes until you find one that works for ya! Good luck!

JLee88
JLee88
10 years ago

How much is too much? I am dating someone who says he wants to quit, but he does 8 cans a week. This seems like an insane amount of dip to me.

Teesha
Teesha
10 years ago

My husband is on day 145. He says he still craves it everyday. Anyone else in the same boat does it ever go away?

andy
andy
10 years ago

114 days today brothers. Cravings are still hitting me everyday. But the crave will only last a few mins then go away. You can do this guys.

Btandon
Btandon
10 years ago

I quit smoking and dipping 6 years ago. Started back dipping about 1 month ago. I dont know why….I can tell its starting to take a hold on me. I dont know what to do. I want fo quit again, but I keep craving it. Im on antidepressant s and I think the nicotine is messing with me where it releases the seratonine in your brain. Any suggestions?

Derek Nielsen
10 years ago

I am on day 4 now. I think my body is realizing that it is not getting the nicotine. I am using hooch and it is working very well with the physical addiction. All we can do is one day at a time. Be strong.

Owen
Owen
10 years ago

Day 1: it is very hard not to go and put a dip in. This is a living hell

BRIAN
BRIAN
10 years ago
Reply to  Owen

Hang in there man, it’s definitely doable…..everyday’s a victory. That sounds corny as hell, but it’s just the plain truth. Get as many days as you can between you and your 1st day quit. It gets easier. The satisfaction of ditching that little wicked can should propel you on past the first 3 days. Remember, it does get easier to the point of becoming a new norm., and that in itself is so sweet.

Whit
10 years ago
Reply to  Owen

Yes, Owen, it is a living hell. You cannot know bliss without knowing pain. The pain will subside; the bliss is forever. Trust your quit, and trust the people on this forum. You are there.

Derek Nielsen
10 years ago

Now on day 3. Using hooch to help me out. Been a great alternative so far.

Daniel
Daniel
10 years ago

Just hit two weeks. I feel great. I just keep telling myself when I feel a craving “I don’t even want it, I’ve already beat this.”

Tinkermo
Tinkermo
10 years ago

Stay strong. You can do this.

Tinkermo
Tinkermo
10 years ago

Alright. I am a week in to no chew, and 5 days into no nicotine. I have made it through several triggers (long flights, long drives, delays in airports). Now I am worried about the upcoming weekend. Charity poker tournament, with beer. This will be my toughest test to date. I am trying to find a local store for smokey mountain or the other faux chew. Jakes is an ok placebo for me, but I am hopeful the other brands are better. Staying strong, kill the can.

Chris
Chris
10 years ago
Reply to  Tinkermo

Smokey Mountain seems to be the best one, for me at least. I have tried a couple of different fake chews, but Smokey Mountain comes closest to the real thing.

tinkermo
tinkermo
10 years ago
Reply to  Tinkermo

Thanks Chris. I just picked up a few tins of Smokey Mountain Wintergreen. It is good, almost too good. I believe I truly fooled my head, as I clearly got an endorphin rush when I put my first dip of SM into my lip.This will definitely help, especially with long flights.

Derek Nielsen
10 years ago

Well, it has begun. 24hrs since my last dip. I have dipped about 1.5 cans a day for the last 17 years. I am ready and my family is ready for me to quit. I know it will be difficult. But anything worth ih usually is. Wish me luck.

Andy
Andy
10 years ago

One week down… First week without dip in over 7 years. Seems to be getting a little easier

Jim
Jim
10 years ago
Reply to  Andy

I am on day 8 of kicking this habit. I recently broke my collarbone and the bone would not heal. My orthapedic DR advised me to quit all nicotine as it prevents bone growth. I now have a frozen shoulder, broken collarbone, quit pain killers 1 month ago(easy) and now fighting to quit snuff. I am 50 years old and have been dipping for 37 years. Life is still good….

Howard Morse
Howard Morse
10 years ago
Reply to  Jim

You can do it Jim, I had that stuff in my mouth for 43 years and I decided the 24th of last month to quit and im still going strong . If it will help get some fake stuff I am using smoky Mountain and it helps . Hope your shoulder heals and good luck . HOWARD

Kevin
Kevin
10 years ago

I started dip when I was 16. I will be 40 in August of this year. I suppose that I am lucky that I didn’t get mouth cancer. I dipped probably 8 hours a day. I quit cold turkey on Dec 8 2013. Today is day 70 something and I am craving a dip pretty bad. Normally, the cravings aren’t this strong. Thanks to this website, I will tough it out…..I’m bound and determined to beat this. Stay strong everyone.

Tony C
Tony C
10 years ago

Day 1. Second time I’ve had a day one. Dipped for 9 years and quit cold turkey for 2 years. Thought to myself one day “one couldn’t hurt” and two years later here I am trying to quit again. Don’t do what I did. One does matter. Once you quit, stay there. The guilt of failure and my kids birthday coming up make me realize I can and need to do this and I will for good this time. I love the support site. Good luck everyone.

SteveN
SteveN
10 years ago

Day 106 here and I think it’s over for good! Just very infrequent and very short “moments”. I wouldn’t even call them “cravings” rather more a habitual thing as opposed to an addiction thing. Like I’m suppose to be doing something rather than I’m missing something. If that makes sense.
That’s 32 years of chewing 1 can Kodiak a day and Beechnut here and there between.

Cody
Cody
10 years ago
Reply to  SteveN

when you were dipping did you ever have problems with gum recession?

Chris
Chris
10 years ago

Started my quit today. I threw away a full can of Cope on the way to work. I have been experiencing a pain in my jaw for a couple of days now and it has got me a little freaked out. OK, I lot freaked out. I have a doctors appointment this afternoon to see what is going on. here is hoping for the best.

jdobbs
jdobbs
10 years ago
Reply to  Chris

Chris hopefully the dr. appt went well. Last week i was in the same boat. convincing myself after 15 years i had cancer because of a jaw issue. Went to the dentist and there was no cancer present. It scared me so much that i will never be a slave to the nicotine again.

Chris
Chris
10 years ago
Reply to  jdobbs

Thanks JDOBBS – the doctor said I have some nasty canker sores on my gums and tongue. I never had any on my gums before. But the Dr. said they were so bad that my lymph noids are swollen. One thing is for sure, I have not been thinking about taking a dip this whole weekend. Between the pain that is currently in my mouth, and the fact that I was scared crapless I am done for good.

bigdilg
10 years ago

day 3 here and i keep thinking. what would one dip hurt? but then i come on here and it helps so truly thank you all

Stephanie
Stephanie
10 years ago
Reply to  Chewie

I am on here looking for help to figure out how to convince my boyfriend to quit chewing. I swore after living with my dad and never understanding why he couldn’t quit when I begged him to that I’d never be with a man that chews. But it’s too late for that. I told him he can’t chew in my house but when he comes over for a couple hours to watch a movie and have dinner he begs me to just let him have one. Do you think if I had some nicotine gum and the fake stuff you all mentioned that would get him through that craving enough to wear I can stick to my guns without seeming like a total B word?

Dan Jackson
Dan Jackson
10 years ago
Reply to  Stephanie

Try seeds thats what im doing, and just the motion of chewing something in my mouth then spitting it out helps a ton.

i_quit_so_can_you
i_quit_so_can_you
10 years ago
Reply to  Stephanie

he’s gotta wanna quit, if he doesn’t wanna quit for you, then i’m not sure anything will convince him, i’m 112 days going strong, and feeling good. Until you stop and realize all the benefits you gain, its tough to convince someone. I kept count on my whiteboard in my house. Each day, I didn’t have one, I would add it to the whiteboard. After a couple days I felt good and I realized I never wanna have to erase that count, and write a day 1 back up there.

bigdilg
10 years ago

Im proud to say things have gotten much better since that day. 37 days strong and don’t ever want to be back at a day 1. Theres no way to convince someone to quit they honestly have to want to do it for themselves or it will never work

Brennan
Brennan
10 years ago

I am in day 112 and having a rough night. I literally was just about to go by a tin and logged on to this site and read your post, which kept me from heading to pick up a tin.
Thank you!!!!

Doc
Doc
10 years ago
Reply to  Stephanie

You might as well just have a can ready for him when he gets there, because he will walk away from your house just as addicted as when he came in if he uses nic gum. The fake stuff won’t help him with nic gum around to keep his addiction alive….

tarp
tarp
10 years ago
Reply to  Stephanie

Steph-you have seen first hand the stranglehold nicotene holds on its victims. Gotta have the fix. He’s got to come to his own terms with quitting. Most of us long term users would find many things to quit for-our children, our wives, the dentist said so….but we always go back. We had to figure out that we need to quit for ourselves. Sometimes its easy, sometimes not. But in order to quit, you have to want it and want it bad. Because it is not easy.

You can keep your rules in your home, make him go outside to have his fix. Or stand your ground. either way, you pushing it on him will most likely have the opposite effect. No B word, unless you want to lay the law down harder than that such as my way or highway. But that might not work, because nic users are addicts and will lie/cheat/steal to get their fix. He will go ninja on you and say he’s quit, but not. Common.

Sorry I don’t have better news than this, you should point him here, let him see how the site works. As a user for 23 years and many failed attempts at quitting, this site and the tools/resources it provides has kept me quit for 3+ years. The best way to quit and stay quit in my opinion.

let me know how it goes !

tobacco face
tobacco face
10 years ago
Reply to  Stephanie

He is hooked hard just like everybody else. its not even him wanting to do it its just his addiction urging him. Don’t be a complete b**ch to him because it isn’t him its a very powerful drug that you couldn’t possibly understand unless you have been on it for years. I’ve been off for 60 days after 20 years which doesn’t seem like much but i’ll tell you it took at least a month and a half to get to the point I didn’t crave it all day long every day. My ex wife was the same way and I hid it from her as much as I could. She even told me before we were married that it was sexy that I smoked when we were out partying, (I was 24-27 at that time). I’m 33 now and have had a girlfriend that smokes for the past 2 years. She tries to quit several times a year. I know exactly what she’s going through

tobacco face
tobacco face
10 years ago
Reply to  tobacco face

I picked my username tobacco face because that’s what my ex wife would grab me by the throat and slap me upside the head and call me for what I was doing. She is a hospice social worker and said it would be sad when I was 70 something and couldn’t get up and beat someones ass to protect my family because I would be copd and helpless. I’m 33 now and still tough as hell so it might still be a long way off but she is right, She was and still is the best friend ive ever had. We have a son who is almost six. I’ve been coaching tball for the last 2 years and she is my scorekeeper and she’s remarried and has a child with her new man. (if that tells you anything) (If you and your ex don’t have a good relationship you didn’t have a good one to begin with) Anyways, tobacco is the easiest thing out there to get hooked on, only takes about a week and is available to buy at any store, but is by far the hardest thing to give up. What I have found after quitting is that nicotine is the ultimate pacifier: oh I’m stressed-get a dip or smoke, now I feel better. Its subliminal in your mind but that’s the sequence. Over and over and over for years. It keeps a person from focusing on what they really want to do, we remain locked in the short term forever. Its not the person doing it, its the drug.(And it is a drug, even if its legal) One thing that makes it seem so useless for me is that I have a buddy that is a straight up pothead. Many people on here can relate to this. He smokes pot daily, is very functional and even makes more money than I do in a years time. What is so pitiful is that he gets a very relaxing weed high going in the afternoon for probably the same amount of money that the rest of us dippers or smokers spend on our habit that does nothing other than fixing the same problem that it creates: withdrawal and relief. The ongoing saga. It never stops until we finally get fed up and decide to stop. “COLD TURKEY” After a couple months without it completely do you finally see what it is; the lamest habit you can have. No high no nothing. Oh sure a dip or a cigarette will make you feel warm and fuzzy for little bit but nothing more. That’s it, that’s all. It’s not worth anyones time. What would be nice would be to be the type of person who could have a smoke or dip after a night out with friends and leave it at that but that is a lot to ask.

Tstat
Tstat
9 years ago
Reply to  Stephanie

Get Smokey Mountain Wintergreen. They sell it at Walmart. I quit using it.

Quinn
10 years ago
Reply to  Chewie

Im on day 6 of my quit, I feel great. My only issue is that I cant fall asleep, I stay laying awake for hours, then when I do fall asleep its only for like 2 hours.

Gunney45
Gunney45
10 years ago
Reply to  Quinn

It took me about 2 weeks before I could get to sleep and when I finally could I slept like a rock! It was great not to stay up late trying to get in that last dip or getting up early so I could start the day with a dip. I’m on Day 420 quit after 30 years of dipping: stick with it. Only you can want it and only you can make it happen.

Kevin
Kevin
10 years ago
Reply to  bigdilg

Day 71 here. Don’t give in.

Jason
Jason
10 years ago
Reply to  Kevin

Day 70 here stay strong

journeyingrick
10 years ago
Reply to  bigdilg

Day 798 here. I don’t miss it one bit though in the first few weeks I thought I would die. That’s just the inner addict talking – and the nic bitch. For me there’s no one dip; it’s being quit and clear about myself. And choosing that clarity with tobacco helps me have that clarity in my life overall. Stay quit @BIGDILG! you got this.

mike
mike
10 years ago
Reply to  bigdilg

I am ready to give in to my crave because I am much happier when I have a dip in I joined this site looking for help and support but I feel that it is all bullshit and a waste of time to navigate this site. I know that this quit is tough and I am only in the middle of day 1 can’t get to groups can’t read half of the post on here so I feel I am wasting my time.

Derek Nielsen
10 years ago
Reply to  mike

Hey Mike, i had a hard time navigating the site when i first found this site. But let me tell you, once you find what you are looking for it is an awesome support channel. I am on day 18 of my quit after using tobacco for over 30 years. But, i knew i was ready to quit, and the biopsy they pulled out of my mouth two days ago confirmed it. Look, this is something you have to do. We can only be there through the process. Believe me, we all have had a day 1. But if ypu are serious about the quit, then quit coming up with excuses to continue using. If you want to join a group, go into the forums section and click on quit groups. Find your quit date and click. Email one of the guys there and they will help you. Thats what i did and i havent had any problems.

Andrew
Andrew
10 years ago
Reply to  bigdilg

I’m 14 and need a chew help

pat
pat
10 years ago
Reply to  bigdilg

just wanted to expand on your thank you to this sight. I am on day 60 (34 yrs of Cope) If it wasn’t for this sight I honestly don’t think i could have made it this far. I think i have gone through every misery that is possible when quitting. It is soooo nice to be able to come to this sight, read the posts and see that I am not dying, and that other people have gone through this too. Thank you soooo much!

Glen
Glen
10 years ago
Reply to  bigdilg

I have been free 44 days. I use and go ahead and laugh but it works for me, woven mint flavored dental floss. It has to be WOVEN. Don’t miss the cope at all now.

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