So, I'm making the jump. I currently have a wide awakening scare going on. I have, what looks like a hole forming in my gums. For the past 13 years I've been dipping and this is the result. Plus, I need to save money. I figure my total per year for spending on dip is over $2k. That's a mortgage payment, a few new rifles, debts, I can pay off.
My biggest fear is the stress and short temper. I was infantry in the Marine Corps, and I've been to hell and back and during that time, I dipped. It made me feel calmer, more focused.
Now that I'm a civ. and I have everyday stresses, its going to be hard.