I first tried dipping a little over 5 years ago. I was introduced to it when I was in the Navy by a fellow sailor when we were deployed. I hated it at first, but it helped me stay awake during long watches or missions, and soon it became a habit. Sometimes I could go a month without dipping, but I always ended up coming back to it. I always said that I would quit once I was a civilian again. Well, I got out of the Navy last September, and I finally decided to quit two weeks ago.
Living in San Diego, and losing one of our favorite sons today in Tony Gwynn, has me determined to make sure that this time is the last time I have to quit.
I've perused the site before, but now that I have truly decided that I no longer want to dip, I figure that I can use all the help I can get.