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I was visiting an old friend over the weekend. He had quit dipping 3 years before I did. We had a long discussion about what worked and what didn’t. We talked about how “Nicotine Replacement Therapy” became “Nicotine Supplement Therapy” and always led back to the can.
More interesting to me is that he mentioned he still gets cravings after more than 5 years off of it.
One thing we absolutely agreed upon was that neither of us can have a dip again, otherwise we’ll die with it in.
Any time I find myself in a situation that I’m tempted, I think back to those first three months. NFW can I ever go through that again.
I wish everyone strength and success with their quits.
This is so very true, I was 6 years quit. Got cocky and had just one dip on a fishing trip. That one dip led to me to the store where I found ZYN which is some BS nicotine pouch they sell in the western states (they will always find new ways to get people hooked on nicotine) 5 of those a day quickly led to having one in all the time unless I was sleeping or eating. And now 9 months later I’m back to 17 days quit and in the fog. Never Again!
Bicycleptic 974 days ODAAT
Well I’m glad to see posts from folks doing well. I’m on day 4 and not doing to terribly bad. This is probably the 100th+ time I’ve quit and hope I can make it stick this time. My longest go was about 9 months. But then I weekend. I’ll try to keep my head out of rectal defilade and geterdun this time. I do sincerely appreciate y’alls posts. At 53 years old and about 40 years of chewing, I got to give it up for good.
Been 804 days and there are still times I could bite barbed wire to have a dip
I’m going on 2 years and still find it hard to concentrate and focus about half the time. The struggle is real and we will never be “fully “ healed or “over it” but you just learn to cope the best way you know how and keep piling up the days.
Bill Dance 673
I know what you mean Bill,I’m on day 898 today and still get urges every now and then. But we make it through one day at a time. Currently hanging with family and my older brother still chews and I sometimes want to ask for some, but I think about all the days I haven’t and don’t want to sacrifice those to start over.
Day 6 chew free I feel ok. The only thing is that I struggle to focus at work. I do flooring as a subcontractor and I can’t seem to focus. I’ve tried seeds and Tobacoo free chew it doesn’t seem to help. Any ideas or how long this might last.
I’m two months into it after a 40 year habit. Still dont feel “Right”. Its funny, its easier when your busy but I question my decision making all the time. Hang in there and focus on the positives of quitting. I bought Nicorette lozenges that take the edge off
ADAM and EJ,
Welcome to the new normal. You can manage these uncomfortable feelings by mastering breathing techniques and exercising regularly. Try Googling Qigong, aka Chi Gong and Xi Gong. https://www.energyarts.com/what-qigong
@sig +1
A lot of people on here say don’t use nicotine gum. I quit dip and used one pack of 4 mg gum, then stepped down to a pack of 2 mg, then I cut the 2mg in half to make 1 mg gum. It worked, I was able to quit without much trouble. I’m 6 weeks tobacco free and one week nicotine free. I have infrequent and manageable urges. Not nearly as bad as when I unsuccessfully quit 7 years ago.
Day 17.
All sorts of worries come up after you quit. Is that normal?
They may just be beginning, I had a major anxiety attack about 6 months after my quit. Find other way to cope with life bullshit.
Here’s another tiny one that’s been working for me:
Proverb invented by me:
If life goes by in a nanosecond when you are on vacation, then life lasts forever when you are quitting Coppenhagen Long Cut.
An hour seems endless.
Oh wow this is so true
Today is my 3 year anniversary. Very thankful and if i can you can.
Good luck
That’s a great milestone. Congrats.
Totally agree with you. I tried to quit many times only to fail. I was always quitting because someone else wanted me to quit. It won’t work that way. YOU have to want to quit yourself. Today is day 367 for me keep up the fight!
I believe that it is so true to want to quit for yourself.
Day 953 for me……can’t believe it. I was a slave to Skoal for 25 years. No more. Thanks for the site. It helped quite a bit. Keep strong fellow quitters. You can do this and you’ll be thankful, believe me.
That’s awesome!! Two years and 5 months is a long time! It also feels really good to not have to make excuses all the time to fit in that last “dip”. I don’t have to lie and my marriage and family life is great!
Well I made it 365 days today!! It’s been a long year but I can honestly say I don’t think about chew every day anymore. My family life has gotten a lot better and I feel free!! Keep up the fight out there!!
Great to hear! First year is a struggle as you do so many things with out the crutch of the dip. My favorite day was when I passed the two year mark because I could honestly say, I haven’t touched that s**t in years. Today is the 2 year, 5 month anniversary of my quit.
ELK,
Great work! Keep us all informed of your progress.
The mind and body are one. NO GIVE UP!
@Sigman45, x 243
I haven’t been on here in sooo long, which I guess is a good thing. Just popped into my head to see how many days it has been. 594 daysssss unreal! I packed lips nearly daily for 13 years of my life and decided to quit cold turkey one day. gum was a savior as well as this site to see what others were dealing with too. It’s mind over matter, you got this!
Probably a really good thing, that you haven’t been here in a while!
Hey man, Congrats! I’m day 579 so I’m not far behind you! Chewed for about the same length too. Keep killing it dude!
I love popping in and checking my progress as well and I can’t help but reading through the tread seeing how great everyone is doing. Stay strong, day 747 for me!
Day 3, after 40 years of dipping. This is tough, but so far so good.
Hey Dale, 40 years on cope fine cut myself. My quit date is coming up Aug 13th. Already paranoid as I did quit once before for 1 1/2 years. Felt great but thought I could have the occasional dip. Wrong, it took one dip to be right back to a can a day. Good luck to ya.
The first week wasn’t so bad. I’m on day 37 but I cracked and bought a can earlier today, after 10 minutes or so I guilt tripped myself into putting it back and getting a refund before I opened it. you’ll probably have slip ups like that during your journey, I’m sure everyone has. but you’ll be fine if you stick with it. I’d highly recommend listening to music that inspires you, Warrior by Disturbed has really helped me fight my urges.
I’m right there with you, man. Day 2 after 40 years on and off (mainly on). Keep it up – you got this.
Hi everyone. I am 131 days quit and I started feeling bad again. I was feeling pretty good for a while and just recently I started getting dizzy again…Real lightheaded at times – and super exhausted, I barely have any energy. Anyone else get a wave of symptoms this far into your quit after feeling good for a while?
Hell yeah, I’m at day 163 and a couple days ago I was sucking. Seemed like every other minute I was at a higher anxiety level. It passed and they always will the juice is so worth the squeeze.
Who are you guys? I would like to connect. I am at the same amount of days and would like to talk about what’s going on with me.
Doug – It’s pretty common right around Day 120-130 to have a pretty major funk. Keep fighting through and remember it’s NOT as bad as those first few weeks. It just feels like it because things have been “smooth sailing” for a little while. It’s going to pass within a few days or so, and you’ll be back to feeling great!
SNH and Dundippin,
Bless you Mi Amigos and Hermanos!
sig “1000+ because of folks like all ya’ll”
Hey!!!! You scared, desperate addict. This is the lighthouse. The info is here. This is where your salvation is. I hate sugar coating it. If you want to quit. This is where you will find stories of experience!!!..period. Period.!! Thank you KTC. All of you people that have taken the time to share your stories of quitting….. I can’t tell you what that had meant to me…August 7, 2017. Day 1.. 365 later. I’m not a great orator, so please, please, please…pretty please. USE this site. Dig in. I start 366 tomorrow. I quit with you.
Well Done Sir, I hope you are stil quit.
I am at day 212 and a few weeks ago started feeling like I was back at day 1. Headaches, fog, everything. Been a few weeks and is slowly starting to get better. Just gotta stick with it and stay positive. Anyone else around day 200 felt back almost at Day 1 again? Really hope I’m not the only one.
I am day 206 and I feel that way. My worst times have been 192-206 thus far. Everyone is different.
Doug I’m on day 123 and still feel like shit!! This buzzed feeling all day have been with me every day since I quit!! Some days are better than others but it’s not a good feeling!! It would be nice to have just 1 day without this buzz. Just have to keep fighting I guess
Coming up on 3 years Aug 28. Day 1066. I tried to quit a million times. I dipped for over 25 years but on Aug 28 2015 I bought some fake dip and gave it another try. Once I had a few weeks under my belt I was unwilling to give up those days and now I am on day 1066. I am not special and no different then anybody else on this forum. If I can, you can. Life is truly better when you are not a slave to a can or worried when its going to kill you. Good luck
Elk,
Stay the course and stay quit.
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Hey Elk,
There are good number of people here that support you. I look forward to seeing your posts. Stay strong and maintain that quit.
Plenty of support right here. Your choice if you choose to use it. Keep it up sir.
I often think back on the stupidity of my habit. For years, I had pre-cancer screenings at the dentist as a precaution. It seems crazy that I acknowledged the danger but kept on dipping anyway. Sadly, often right after I left the dentist’s office, I was dipping.
This morning, I had a routine dental cleaning. Even though, I’ve been quit for over two years now, I still have some anxiety over the cleaning. I always worry that something will turn up. Any innocuous comment from the hygeniest has me worried.
Aside from the gum recession that came with the dipping, everything was just fine.
For people thinking of quitting, it’s completely worth the pain.
I feel the same way, hell sometimes more scared now than when I was dipping. I’m really only replying to say that I like your name a lot. Craft is the best!
Day 3 here for me! But man, I’ve become so inspired and confident about my quit from reading all these posts. So glad I found this site to read everyone’s posts. Man, it’s a trip reading everyone’s stories and having so much in common (besides the f$@)ing can)
Thanks for helping me with my quit yall
Yep, we all went through your pain, if you continued quit, you are on day 5, the NIC is gone from your body, get ready for the mind games. Stay Quit.
well, I’m 14 days nicotine free and I honestly feel pretty good, although, I sometimes have a headache, sore jaw, diarrhea, and I feel pretty foggy. but I guess that comes with quitting cold turkey. although I did cheat and smoke a lot of marijuana the first couple of days. but since then I haven’t had an overwhelming urge to load my lip again, so that’s good I guess.
A Monday Riddle for All:
A Monday Riddle:
If a pig drank a quart of milk before he started
and ran a mile and a half before he farted
and the further he runs, the fuller he gets
how far will run before he shits.
Now in order for me to win this bet
I must take you to where the fart was let
the farmer says he saw the pig pass
with buttermilk squirting out of his ass
the farmer was a mile from where the pig started
and the pig passed just after he farted
it was so funny the farmer had to laugh
that god damn pig ran another mile and a half
now it seems to me if he pours on the gas
and runs like hell with a puckered ass
if he sticks to the trail whilst keeping his wits
He can run 5 miles before he shits.
Hey Sig,
Now that is an original but tough riddle. I know I can not solve that one.
Hope all is well.
I quit with today.
Dundippin day 1046
Dun-
Not my material. My father passed it to me; not sure where he heard it first but I do know he associated with some fine and intelligent WWII Vets. I wouldn’t be surprised if one of them came up with it. I am glad you enjoyed it. @sig
I use medical herb to help with the anxiety and headaches, just dont lean on it too much as another crutch.
365 days ago I decided to take my life back and haven’t looked back since. I have a new appreciation for life and love that has inspired me to be the best me every day. This group has also helped me along my journey. Your stories of trials and triumphs have given me motivation at times when I didn’t think I was going to make it. You have all inspired me in one way or another and I thank you all. My journey doesn’t end here and the fight doesn’t end here either. Keep fighting the good fight all and keep battling to stay quit. One love–Mike
That’s very cool. Proud of you.
You have done a truly wonderful job in your quit, quit on!
Congrats. I found the first year to be the hardest. It’s a year of firsts. First birthday without a dip, first flight, first road trip, and so on. I’m past two years now and it does get easier, but there is still temptation.
The only person you have anything to prove to is yourself. If you slip its all on you. Only hurting yourself.
And if those who you believe care for you refuse to give you another chance or allow you back into whatever you are begging for what then? Give up and start chew again? You need to quit for yourself and nobody else, atleast thats my opinion. Good luck.
Not trying to be a dick… honest question.
What sort of example are you going to show?
ELKSLAYER,
Addicts fail!
Now, pull yourself up by you bootstraps and move forward clean; lesson(s) learned, knowledge gained. You coming back here and sharing your story helps others and yourself. ACCOUNTABILITY, INTEGRITY, TEAM WORK, HUMILITY, TRUST and SHARING will help you on your road to freedom. Thank you ELK.
NO GIVE UP!
Very Respectfully, @sig
Just a quick check in from me. I’m on day 1,168. I still chew a mix of brewed / squeezed out organic tea, pepper and salt. I can’t seem to get over the oral fixation, but I am NOT using nicotine in any way and plan to keep it that way.
Just so you know: It does get easier, but it’s not easy. 35 years of 1.5 cans a day has a serious effect me and you too.
STOP AS SOON AS YOU CAN! It’s SO worth it! Life is SO much better without that crap.
Bill
On day 6 and I still feel like hell in the mornings and throughout the day. But it’s getting more manageable. I figure after 34 years of the crap, my body is just getting even with me. Pushing forward, tomorrow is a new day.
Fight on! The first week was hell for me too. Day 142 today — it is worth it my friend. Think about how potent that stuff must be, if the withdrawals are this strong. Life is so much better without that shit. You are earning your brain back. You are healing. Your body loves you for it, it’s just some temporary discomfort while it readjusts to the absence of poison. Nic is the one trying to punish you and trick you into giving in. Your body is just doing what it’s meant to. Hang in there, you have the right attitude. There’s an army of us quitters fighting with you, right here, right now. Stay the course.
These comments are the ones that most people window shopping see so, GET IN HERE! I am 44 days quit after a 24 year addiction! You can do it too! Is it hard…yes, but its not impossible! Everyone is going through the exact same thing and will support you. I am SO happy with my decision and you will be to! If you sign up now you will be in the October group and it is a great group of quitters! COME ON IN! Look me up when you get registered!
-Capital70
Webmaster,
I appreciate you cherry picking my posts; now go strangle yourself!
Not sure I follow… can you clarify?
CHEWIE,
I stand corrected, some of my posts appeared magically later on the last few days………
Capital70, Jeff, I’m proud of you brother! It’s good to have family in the September Quit Group 2018! You brought me in and although I was solo for the first few, I’m glad you talked me into joining and navigating the site. Now we are quitters. I’m quit today, for me, not for anyone else. 90 days strong!
Quit hard bro, you can do it.
Me too! I had quit for 3 years and was so proud….then I defended two murder cases, back-to-back, and the trial prep triggered my use that has last for 17 months. I’m on my 7th day and jumpy as ever….I do wanna be a quitter!!!
Elk just keep trying. I chewed for 26 years, 14 to 40, I’m atday 344 this time. But I’ve been there before. Mistakes happen, just learn and move on.
Living the quit.
Hey Elk,
So sorry to hear this. I enjoyed watching your journey.
Let this be a lesson to all of us.
All it takes is one and you are back here wishing you were quit with a hundred days under your belt.
If you do one you might as well do a thousand.
You have got to stop that conversation in your head about having just one more.
You have to force that conversation out of your head.
That can never be an option.
If it stays an option then you will wind up like Elkslayer here. Oops I slipped.
Now get back on your quit.
I quit with you today.
Dundippin day 1027
Been dipping for 38yrs: 28yrs Cope snuff til I was in Iraq and all they had was “Formaldahagen”; switched to Skoal Mint for a few years; been dipping Skoal pouches for the last year or so. At my worst, was a 1.5-2 cans/day habit; currently about 1 can/2days. If I don’t have food in my mouth, I have a lipper. I still fall asleep at least once a week with a dip in. Been rolling the dice with my health for too long; especially since I’ve been a gutter my entire time. I need to quit; I want to quit.
Several unsuccessful attempts over the years. The latest was 2yrs ago, when I tried vaping. I got myself down to 0%, but I could never get over the oral fixation, and eventually fell off the wagon…again. The habit of having something stuffed in my lip has always bit me in the ass, and I am back in chains.
So I’ve got to get a better strategy. Knowing myself, I need to address 3 areas: nicotine, oral fixation, and accountability/help.
Nicotine: I’ve seen that several of y’all say to go cold turkey, but 1) this scares the hell out of me, and 2) I was very successful with vaping, and backing down the nic with each bottle…at least I thought I was. What are y’alls thoughts about nicotine replacement, like patches?
Oral Fixation: By far, my biggest problem. One quit attempt involved an alternative; it tasted like crap, was thick and heavy, and cut my mouth worse than the Cope. I’ve been reading the reviews about the alternatives. It seems like TeaZa is a favorite. If I’m going to go cold turkey with the nicotine, I’ll HAVE to have a good alternative. Any new thoughts about who makes the best mint pouches?
Accountability/Help: Found it.
If I drink a six-pack of beer per month, that’s a lot; I don’t play video games; I don’t drink sodas; I still work outside, walk on the treadmill, and hit the Bowflex a couple times a week…but I am an absolute slave when it comes to the worm dirt. I sincerely applaud those of you who were able to quit on-the-spot; I have nowhere near the willpower that you have displayed. I’ve tried that…and failed miserably. I know my weaknesses, and have to address those weaknesses before I quit, or I will fail yet again.
Thank y’all for your time.
Semper Fi,
Sully
USMC Ret.
The bottom line is you have to want it. You need to sit down and really think about your addiction. When i quit i didnt quit because i was afraid of cancer, tooth loss or even the wasted money. I quit because the reality was it wasnt making me feel good anymore. It wasnt giving me a buzz or headrush. I was using just to get by until my next nicotine fit. I was sick of the way it controlled my life. I couldnt sit through and enjoy a 2 hour movie at the theater without having a nic fit. I was sick of that nasty taste in my mouth every morning no matter how much i brushed the night before. The list goes on and on, i do not miss that garbage at all today. If i might make a suggestion, quit drinking atleast for your first year. A couple of things to keep in mind. after your last dip the nicotine is 100% out of your system in 3 days. After that it is all mental. You spent decades creating connections in your brain associating nic with pleasure, every time you fight off a craving you are destroying one of those connections. It takes time but does get easier as you go. Also those craving usually only last a few minutes at most. And lastly keep in mind if you were to cave in that dip may give you a little buzz at first but within a day you would be right back at using just to get by and make the cravings go away. Best of luck. 995
Hey Sully,
You are already a bad ass. Look at your life’s experiences. You can do this.
I agree with Tom S.’s comment below. Your desire has to come from within.
I dipped until I was 59. I parted ways with my company and dipped all I wanted. Then I started having panic attacks and then dip was not helping a bit. It was making things worse.
So, after trying for 40 years, I finally decided to quit.
I was catontic for 5 days. All I did was sleep, eat, pee and got back to sleep.
Once you decide in your head that you are done and stop the conversation in your head about doing just one more, the rest is easy.
Since dipping is not an option, you will only move forward.
Learn to distract your attention with thoughts of anything else anytime that certain thought comes into your head.
Now talk to yourself like you were a commanding officer.
Get this done. Do you understand soldier!
I quit with you today.
Dundippin day 1027.
Sully, I just quit after about 40 years…decided one day I had had enough…looked at those alternatives…and decided on real mint leaves I found in the garden…only needed them for a few days…now about 60 days since I stopped…still have some cravings…but carry gum with me and haven’t broken yet…and every day convince myself I can go one day more…good luck to you and all who are quitting.
ETIENNE SULLIVAN (SULLY),
DAY 1- Dip is the enemy, kill the enemy by any means available.
DAY 2- REPEAT day 1…..
@sigman45, x243
Sully,
1. Dip is the enemy, kill the enemy by any means available.
2. Repeat 1. daily
Well I hit the 100 day mark for the 2nd time. I am ashamed it is the 2nd time as I had one relapse. I went 9 months with no dip and foolishly put one in when I was drunk. It has now been 102 days since that one and I am doing my best to take it one day at a time. For all of you who are close to caving in, don’t do it! I was pretty much symptom free after 9 months, I put in ONE freaking dip and all my withdrawal symptoms came back with a vengeance! I was miserable for another two months because of that one stupid dip. It has now been 102 days and while I still am having a few symptoms, it is starting to get better. I still get dizzy randomly, and still have small bouts of anxiety. Moral of the post, if you are considering putting in “just one” and think you will be ok, please do not do it! It will only make things worse. Thanks to everyone with their words of wisdom and experiences.
Day 19….struggling hard…jet lagged from vacation and all I can think about is putting a plug in. Will power through
Working on Day 4 after 20 years. I started today feeling okay but I just mowed the yard and found myself really wanting to throat punch my neighbor just because he’s a prick. Lol. Thankfully I finished mowing and have now decided to spend the rest of the day inside. The fits of anger and headaches have been brutal the past two days!!
I am with you brother. I am at day 67 my mouth hurts more, I gained 20 lbs, and my mother in law just moved in because she retired to early. You don’t want me to start about my neighbor.
Man I like my mother in law but this would not be the time for her to move in. I’ll be praying for you my friend.
As I sit here this morning, drinking my coffee, and holding my two month old boy I realized that I made the best decision of my life last December. I had been a prisoner to this toxic shit for the past 17 years. It’s incredible how a round can of worm dirt can have so much control of your life. I was at that point to where if I was awake, I had a dip in. I couldn’t go an hour without having one. with all that being said, I know where you new guys are at and where you’re coming from. This journey you’re on is fucking awful but it can be done. You have to hold yourself accountable and power through the cravings…the first 2 weeks are pure hell, but they get better. I have been using Smokey Mountain to help me get past it all. I don’t think I could have made it this long without it. I am a high school football and baseball coach and still struggle at times when I’m out on the grass, but I don’t regret quitting a damn bit. I know this is a long post but this is what was on my mind this morning. I have been looking at this site for the last 6 months but never posted. KTC has helped me regain my freedom, and for that, I am forever grateful!
Day 185 and I am still quitting with you all today! Good luck and god bless you all
BLAKE,
Well stated my my quit brother. I was hooked, line and sinker on Cope Original for 35 years or so. I am on day 1,000 + and feel great with my quit right now. I will stay put here posting everyday because it works well for me and I know from experience that the NICOTINE Bitch is always just ONE pinch away. Stay quit Mi Amigo. Sig45 x243
day 7 of kicking this demon
Little bit of a humble brag but today marks my 2 year anniversary of kicking the can! The day I started dating my amazing gf was the day I decided I wanted to be around to start a family someday and not look like an idiot all the time. Don’t get me wrong, I miss it from time to time but it’s like that old friend you have fond memories of but will never go back to. The hardest part for me was doing the thing that I loved which ALWAYS included a dip. Hunting, fishing, going out with buddies, watching sports, it all felt like something was missing and I’m sure I’m not alone in that regard. With all that being said I am so happy I decided to quit because now, even though it seems like a tiny piece of me is missing, at least I know that piece that’s missing isn’t my jaw or my cheek bone. Stay quit everyone, keep pushing and NEVER go back. We all wth have slip ups, believe me, I did. But once that pride builds of going month, 2 month, a year, you will build the will power to never touch that crap again. God bless everyone, and keep KICKING THE CAN!!
hey on my last dip today. I tried to quit five years ago and it only lasted a week. hopefully I’ll quit the dip forever.
Tomorrow is today. How’s your first day of your quit treating you?
I failed pretty hard tbh. but since then I’ve only been dipping twice a day instead of the five or six that I normally do.
338 days into my quit. It gets better keep pushin and you will make it.
First day of quitting today after 18 years of dipping… I been visiting this forum from the past few weeks and I am looking forward to a rollercoaster ride for the next few days, but I know it’s still worth it. Got an 8-month old daughter at home and I don’t want her to ever see me with a wad under my lips again. Posted my roll in the morning and flushed all the leftover quid down the loo. Feeling proud of myself for being able to make this decision! Please wish me luck!!!
I’m quitting tomorrow, have my last dip in my mouth and already feel foggy and jittery. good luck sir.
I got kids too and it hurts me to do it and be a bad influence
31 days, no dip. Thanks for the site. I have been passive in my quit but I have benefited from the advice. Keep pushin’ on…
25 days until my YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!! Been a long, hard year but soooo worth it. My health hasn’t been this good in years and I’m no longer a slave to the tin. Jake’s fake stuff has worked for me and dedication to living and eating well. Put your focus on other things. Find a hobby that doesn’t trigger your addiction. Tell yourself you WON’T DIP TODAY!! And then wake up tomorrow and tell yourself the same thing. After a can a day for 25 years I had to make a decision. Continue killing myself or to start living my life to the fullest. Quitting is was the best thing I ever did.
congrats michael s i am day 2 and i am so foggy but it helps reading the post time is standing still for me though
I quit 4 months ago after 35 years but feel like I’m just starting to feel all of the affects of the quit … has anyone else had a delayed reaction like this ??
Seems like everyone has different experiences with the quit. My best advice is find a hobby. For me it was focusing on my physical health. If I was gonna be quit, I was also gonna watch what I ate and exercise more. And familial support is huge!! Having your wife or husband and kids support you every day is the best support. Early on in my quit, I’d wake up to a note next to my smoothie that said “Congrats-you didn’t give in to temptation yesterday, me and the kids are happy” Next thing I knew, I was doing yoga and walking with my wife and dog every night. Next thing I knew, I wasn’t thinking about it every morning when I woke up. I had other things on my mind. Make it your life’s goal to quit. Do it for your family, but mostly do it for yourself. Kill the nic bitch once and for all!!! Good Luck Shawn and Keith
Thanks! I have since stopped carrying any with me at work. There’s one at home but so far I stay away. Idk why I find it comforting in some weird way to see the one can at home on the night stand. Just like knowing it’s there. Next week Thursday will be one month!
It isn’t comforting to you. It is comforting to your addiction. Throw it away. Flush the worm dirt (or have someone do it for you would be all the better) and toss the can away. Would someone on a diet be good to go with a cake in their night stand? Congrats on your month!! Keep on keepin’ on!
I’m almost to 1 year (338 days) I still have my last 1/2 can on my top of the refrigerator. If it helps you, leave it there.
Copenhgnbarbie,
If I may make another suggestion. One of the most empowering moments you will have with this quit is ditching that snuff can for good and never looking back. All of us come to the realization that the Tobacco is not necessary anymore and I am good to go without it. @Sigman45 x 243
I’ve been chewing nearly daily for about 4-5 years now (can’t exactly remember when it truly started). It helps me relax from the bullshit of my home life (parents on verge of divorce; alcoholic, unemployed dad who refuses to see he has a problem). I know I need to quit and want to quit but damn it’s just so hard. What has worked for you guys to quit? I’m only 22 but I can’t keep dipping and knowingly taking the risk of ruining my health. My friend who actually got me into dipping when we were getting ready to go to college quit and he keeps telling me you just have to do it. I’ve tried and I only last maybe a day or two before I give in.
Mike,
I’m 38 and have 4 kids. I wish I would have quit a long time ago. YOU have to truly want to quit. All those things you mentioned are part of life and if you actually think dip helps you will never quit. My wife has threatened to divorce me too. The difference is I know that dip won’t make that outcome any different. When my kids melt down dip doesn’t magically make them stop. That’s a lie
I believed for way to long. When you are ready to grow a pair and quit start posting roll everyday. Make a promise to quit for one day. Then wake up and do the same thing the next morning. Be a man of your word. It’s not easy to quit but it’s not impossible. Bad asses quit. Anyone can stay addicted. So are you a bad ass or not?
hey Mike, try to find something to take its place temporarily like ice cream or chipolte. You will gain weight either way. Get through the first week with whatever you have to do. No one is judging you for it except for you.
Smokey Mountain Nicotine and Tobacco free saved my life. It takes care of the oral fixation. Gives you good spit. Ween(spelling?) Yourself off of that over a few months. One thing I want you to do. Take an empty can of your present chew. Have a friend write a stupid command in it (cluck like a chicken for 10 seconds every hour on the hour. Or something like that. Make sure the don’t tell you what it is. Next. Take replace your present can with the empty can and put it in your pocket. Next time you reach for a dip, you do the command he put in the empty can. This will show you the power the addiction has on you. You, knowing it is dangerous, put something dangerous in your body. Damn. Aren’t we all idiots!
Have had a few good “test” days at work. Was training a new guy and absolutely NOTHING was working right on the machine. Another day was just stressful period. I’m proud to say I made it through all of it without caving! Found myself reaching for it a few times but I haven’t been keeping it that close by. Getting easier I THINK.
I was Skol fine cut dipper, it has been1742 days since my last dip, I was able to kick it you can too.
Great work Copenhgnbarbie. If I may make a suggestion, if you have a can anywhere near you ditch it immediately.Know your stress triggers and stress release techniques well. Take it one day at a time, keep an open mind and learn from others here. @Sig45
Day 1000
I still remember day 1, it was living hell.
But remember, first you start with a second, then a minute, then an hour and then a day.
The next thing you know you are at day 100 and then at day 1,000.
Great community here.
We do not all think and speak the same, embrace those you connect with, ignore those who irritate you.
Thank you KillTheCan
I quit with you today,
Dundippin, day 1,000
To two of my favorite people – Sigman and Steve no Happy.
Congratulations
I normally would not admit this on a website but I am a recovering alcoholic with over 2 years of sobriety. Although the road to sobriety was rough I can honestly it was a breeze compared to quitting dip. Holy cow!!! This addiction is brutal. Granted, I was a hard drinker for about 15 years and a nicotine addict for about 30 years. Thanks for all the comments and posts, they really do help. I am only 3 days into being nicotine free and am feeling awful. This is far worse than when I was trying to get sober. The pangs and aches wanting me to dip are relentless and non-stop.
Great job on the alcohol. Its certainly way harder than I thought it would ever be. I hope you’re still hanging in there.
I’m only on day 15, so what do I know in terms of being able to comment, but here’s what I’ve learned after 4 or 5 tries at quitting —- each time I quit and failed I learned something to prepare me for the next try.
What I learned this time was that for me, I could no smoke cigars either. Some people can.
I did’t relapse back to dip or keep smoking, but the bad feelings came back like it’s day one or two all over again, angry, depressed, tired, edgy, scared about cancer etc.
Today is day 3 after cigars. Won’t be doing that again.
The old yarn about taking one day at a time works for me. All I can control is this very moment.
Best
Two days to go to hit the big 1,000. Still feeling some pangs especially in times of high tension like running for office.
Hey If any of you live in Harford County MD – Please vote for me for County Council President. Frank “Bud” Hines.
My wife is running for Maryland State Senate District 7. Donna Hines
You have to advertise any way you can.
I quit with you today.
Dundippin day 998