New Quitter

[Matt2517]

I woke up on Day 3 with an incredibly sore throat, drinking water felt like swallowing razor blades. Of course in my current state of mind I felt like I needed a dip to stop being such a pus. I went to the doc this afternoon and it turns out I do have strep. He didn't think it was related to my quit, but this has happened every other time I have tried to quit, so I disagree.

Great work going to the doctor, did you tell him about your chewing history?
Get on meds and give it a couple weeks, if it doesn't go away, go back or get a second opinion.
I lost a lot of sleep thinking every tingle was cancer, the mind can really convince you.
Stay active, quit, and heal each day.

I did tell him about it and I had told him before. He didn't seem to think it had much of a correlation. As an aside, I live in Philly and I don't think that a lot of doctors have a lot of experience with dip.

[Idaho Spuds]

I woke up on Day 3 with an incredibly sore throat, drinking water felt like swallowing razor blades. Of course in my current state of mind I felt like I needed a dip to stop being such a pus. I went to the doc this afternoon and it turns out I do have strep. He didn't think it was related to my quit, but this has happened every other time I have tried to quit, so I disagree.

Great work going to the doctor, did you tell him about your chewing history?
Get on meds and give it a couple weeks, if it doesn't go away, go back or get a second opinion.
I lost a lot of sleep thinking every tingle was cancer, the mind can really convince you.
Stay active, quit, and heal each day.

[Matt2517]

I woke up on Day 3 with an incredibly sore throat, drinking water felt like swallowing razor blades. Of course in my current state of mind I felt like I needed a dip to stop being such a pus. I went to the doc this afternoon and it turns out I do have strep. He didn't think it was related to my quit, but this has happened every other time I have tried to quit, so I disagree.

[Idaho Spuds]

Welcome and congrats,
This is step one to freedom! This place will help you if you invest in other and yourself.
Here is your quit group May 2016May 2016


Lastly, most people post roll from their phones, there is no excuse, morning dump, post roll.

Buckle down and invest in your quit, we have all been where you are sitting and it gets better!
Idaho Spuds 541
I am 36 as well 17 year user, two boys. I have been free for 541 days, it gets better and better. check your inbox

[RollTideRoll]

Glad your here.

Get in your group and post the promise not to use nic everyday when you get up. I never tried to quit before after 9years of dipping and I am on day 55. Its hard but has been totally worth it.

Best wishes you quitter!!

[Matt2517]

Today is Day 2 of my final quit. I am a 36 year old who has dipped on and off (mostly on) for 17 years. I have a great wife and 3 little boys. I have come up with some of the most creative excuses to start dipping again that it is scary. I am now at the point that it is causing health issues, mostly blood pressure related and know that I need to quit for good.

I haven't quit in a few years and always used the patch or gum in the past with varied results. I am going cold turkey this time, but have to say I feel like crap. It literally is painful to swallow and i am so achy/sore I feel like I played in the Super Bowl.

I have read a bunch of posts here and I am inspired by all of your mental toughness and fortitude. I look forward to getting to know some of you and leaning on you one day at a time.