Give and get support around quitting
To Whom it may concern,
I used to chew about a tin every 3-4 days and I was a closet case similar to Sam S. I felt weak for not being able to quit, and I thought it was shameful enough that I did it without many people knowing. Only my close friends knew. However I was lucky enough to get a job that moved me to New Zealand, and then Australia. When I first got here I looked for chewing tobacco but wasn't able to find it. I didn't look too hard though because I was searching for a way to quit for quite some time. I have now been tobacco free for about a year and a half. I will however be heading back to the States in January, and just hope that I will be able to stay tobacco free when I get there. I think it should be easy though. I personally cannot stand the smell of smoke, and I have asthma too, so smoking was and is never an option. However I don't even crave it anymore. I am feeling pretty confident, but only time will tell.
Thank you to everyone who is willing to listen and I hope everyone can be as fortunate/successful with quitting as I have.
I have dipped since I was 17 (am 25 now) off and on. I have never really had a big problem with withdrawals, it is the triggers they talk about on this website. Also, the fact that dip is easier to keep a secret from everyone helps a lot in maintaining the lie that I am nicotine free. I never liked dipping around people so I would smoke in social situations, which I did for a couple of years. Now, I am at least cigarette free however, the dip has got to go. It makes me feel like crap when I do it but when I do not dip for a few days, I feel like something is missing. Its almost turned into this love-hate relationship, or like a bad ex-gf you just can't get out of your head. I am going to try and work on the triggers and see how it helps, I just want to end this cycle.
6 days and counting also i have working hard to keep busy got my crown done and my son glasses today
See kickthecan.com
Hi, I'm new, quit Chewing last week. 2 weeks on Chantix, things great so far....
Welcome ronc
It's been a bit since this part of the community has been active. No worries, glad you found us and posted. The only person I recognize is DOCmarkC, since I've been managing the community. Perhaps some others( indnprincess , liana3, jay3 and Demando ) will stop by and let us know how they are. Great to hear that you're using Chantix if that will help you stop. We do have Chantix-ers and there is also many who have experience with nicotine addiction in our Conversations. So please don't limit yourself in getting the support you need to just Chewing Tobacco group.
Mark
EX Community Manager
My primary nic supply was using Skoal original Wintergreen and went to Copenhagen. Wintergreen Long Cut.i use them from the time I get up to bed.
I did smoke whatever brand my wife smoked at the time. But usually just about 4/5 a day. When I did get a pack. I smoked and had a dip at the same time and smoked like a chimney. My lungs and chest hurt like hell and yet I kept going. Having asthma ,ended up in the hospital for pneumonia.
I did quit smoking cigs about 2 years ago but still have nic in control of me.
I am quitting on the 5 of Nov 2019 and can't wait for my new journey to start.
Ronwv How are you doing? I'm not sure how many people are still active in this thread. Hopefully there are a couple that were chewers that have quit and can impart some knowledge from their experiences and share what worked for them and also what didn't.
Mark
EX Community Manager