Quitting sucks

[Wt57]

Hi, I am 20 years old and trying to quit snus, dip, chew, or basically any nicotine that doesn't involve smoke. I didn't start until i got to college, i live in new york city so its not common for kids to get in to dip, and I've never been able to smoke because of my asthma. But then i started playing rugby at school and was introduced to it. Thats where I found that  nicotine high.
It was like floating on air, it was like being somewhere else but still being able to concentrate. The calm that i had and concentration that i had that first semester got me a 3.6 in freshman year. Nicotine gave me the ability  to concentrate and do my best work. This has been the biggest problem on my road to quitting. I have ADHD, and nicotine has been therapeutic in calming me and allowing me to concentrate.
Now that i realize i can't do this for the rest of my life, i am trying to quit. But its really hard the chemical withdrawal exacerbates my ADHD symptoms to the point where i can't do anything and i barely can get out of bed. Secondly, now sitting down to write or focus on a subject without a lip in is impossible because it is integral to my study routine.
I was wondering if anyone else has AD/HD and has successfully quit and can share their experiences to help guide me through this process.

jesI applaud your desire to quit. You can continue to use dip the rest of your life, a lot of people do. Sometimes that life is cut short, sometimes it isn't, its a gamble addicts take. I've been addicted for over 38 yrs, I have used every excuse in the book to keep using, I do not want to come across as ignorant or arrogant in my remarks but plane and simple "YOU CAN'T BULLSHIT A BULLSHITTER" 1st Nicotine doesn't help you relax, it may help you escape into another realm of depression or stupor but it doesn't do what you really need. There are true medications that can help you deal with whatever condition that you think you suffer from. I've been dealing with clinical depression and suicidal thoughts, and about every other form of depression and anxiety for most of my adult life and used that as an excuse to self medicate myself with my favorite past time DIPPING. When I'd get meds to help me with my depression, that worked; did I quit HELL NO I needed the dip for other reasons. Maybe it was to deal with people that were assholes in my life, maybe it was to give me that little boost of energy, and my favorite to keep me awake through long days of hard work. No disrespect to you but you don't NEED nicotine you WANT NICOTINE. Until you hate it so bad that the thought of living with it for 1 more day makes you want to throw up, You will not stay quit. I can tell you right now it will do no good to try to quit trying is another way of planning to cave!! I can not tell you how many times I've tried to quit. You have far to much romantic thoughts for the bitch still.
Now if you feel that you need something to help you with some medical conditions, seek a Doctors help. ( Don't accept another form of nicotine) That is more bullshit I've been that route also. When you are fully committed to quitting you will know that you are done with the mouth of death. I see that you got posted in september and if you have the integrity to keep your word and post early everyday promising to not use nicotine for that day you will stay quit. Start making friends and quit contacts to help you through the rough times ahead, they are just beginning. Contact me anytime I am more than glad to support you in your quit. I QUIT WITH INTEGRITY NOW (QWIN) with you.

[shoogie]

Hi, I am 20 years old and trying to quit snus, dip, chew, or basically any nicotine that doesn't involve smoke. I didn't start until i got to college, i live in new york city so its not common for kids to get in to dip, and I've never been able to smoke because of my asthma. But then i started playing rugby at school and was introduced to it. Thats where I found that  nicotine high.
It was like floating on air, it was like being somewhere else but still being able to concentrate. The calm that i had and concentration that i had that first semester got me a 3.6 in freshman year. Nicotine gave me the ability  to concentrate and do my best work. This has been the biggest problem on my road to quitting. I have ADHD, and nicotine has been therapeutic in calming me and allowing me to concentrate.
Now that i realize i can't do this for the rest of my life, i am trying to quit. But its really hard the chemical withdrawal exerbates my ADHD symptoms to the point where i can't do anything and i barely can get out of bed. Secondly, now sitting down to write or focus on a subject without a lip in is impossible because it is integral to my study routine.
I was wondering if anyone else has AD/HD and has successfully quit and can share their experiences to help guide me through this process.

Like Zam, I am no DR or have any 1st hand knowledge of ADHD, but like you I came here recently to get help in quitting. I'm only 2 days in and I can tell you it sucks, but at the same time I am extremely happy that I have made it this far. Take it minute by minute, hour by hour and day by day. Dont get too far ahead of yourself, and stop using your ADHD as a crutch to hold on to the dip. If your not truely ready to let it go, then you never will. Best of luck and hit me up anytime you need to vent or need some support.

[rleapline]

Hi, I am 20 years old and trying to quit snus, dip, chew, or basically any nicotine that doesn't involve smoke. I didn't start until i got to college, i live in new york city so its not common for kids to get in to dip, and I've never been able to smoke because of my asthma. But then i started playing rugby at school and was introduced to it. Thats where I found that  nicotine high.
It was like floating on air, it was like being somewhere else but still being able to concentrate. The calm that i had and concentration that i had that first semester got me a 3.6 in freshman year. Nicotine gave me the ability  to concentrate and do my best work. This has been the biggest problem on my road to quitting. I have ADHD, and nicotine has been therapeutic in calming me and allowing me to concentrate.
Now that i realize i can't do this for the rest of my life, i am trying to quit. But its really hard the chemical withdrawal exerbates my ADHD symptoms to the point where i can't do anything and i barely can get out of bed. Secondly, now sitting down to write or focus on a subject without a lip in is impossible because it is integral to my study routine.
I was wondering if anyone else has AD/HD and has successfully quit and can share their experiences to help guide me through this process.

Welcome, and good call researching KTC. As with anyone that comes here, I recommend that you read everything in the WELCOME CENTER as a starter, then read everything else you can.

I have no experience with or knowledge about ADHD. From your initial post, my fear would be that until you figure out your ADHD, you may use that as an excuse to justify a cave (return to nicotine use). Quitting is hard enough without you thinking that nicotine is a the key to controlling a health issue. I seriously doubt that nicotine helps you concentrate anymore than it did me, but I'm no doctor. I only say that because I THOUGHT it helped me concentrate better. For me, it was a lie.

Anyway, welcome to the freakshow! and I'm glad your'e looking to end the addiction. Feel free to send a PM anytime if you have any questions or need help.

Sam

I am happy to see you here wanting to quit. I came here 49 days ago looking for the help and answers I needed to make this quit stick. It was one of the hardest things Ive ever done.
I to thought it made me calmer, only because I didn't remember what it was like with out it.
After 49 days I still crave it but I am no calmer now than I was then.
Long story short you came to the right place for help and answers.
So if you truly want to quit, Than do it. I could of came up with a million excuses why not to, or why I need it. The freedom of knowing I'm not gonna die from it is awesome, and the extra 10 bucks a day is nice to.

If there is anything I can do to help feel free to message me.

[zam]

Hi, I am 20 years old and trying to quit snus, dip, chew, or basically any nicotine that doesn't involve smoke. I didn't start until i got to college, i live in new york city so its not common for kids to get in to dip, and I've never been able to smoke because of my asthma. But then i started playing rugby at school and was introduced to it. Thats where I found that  nicotine high.
It was like floating on air, it was like being somewhere else but still being able to concentrate. The calm that i had and concentration that i had that first semester got me a 3.6 in freshman year. Nicotine gave me the ability  to concentrate and do my best work. This has been the biggest problem on my road to quitting. I have ADHD, and nicotine has been therapeutic in calming me and allowing me to concentrate.
Now that i realize i can't do this for the rest of my life, i am trying to quit. But its really hard the chemical withdrawal exerbates my ADHD symptoms to the point where i can't do anything and i barely can get out of bed. Secondly, now sitting down to write or focus on a subject without a lip in is impossible because it is integral to my study routine.
I was wondering if anyone else has AD/HD and has successfully quit and can share their experiences to help guide me through this process.

Welcome, and good call researching KTC. As with anyone that comes here, I recommend that you read everything in the WELCOME CENTER as a starter, then read everything else you can.

I have no experience with or knowledge about ADHD. From your initial post, my fear would be that until you figure out your ADHD, you may use that as an excuse to justify a cave (return to nicotine use). Quitting is hard enough without you thinking that nicotine is a the key to controlling a health issue. I seriously doubt that nicotine helps you concentrate anymore than it did me, but I'm no doctor. I only say that because I THOUGHT it helped me concentrate better. For me, it was a lie.

Anyway, welcome to the freakshow! and I'm glad your'e looking to end the addiction. Feel free to send a PM anytime if you have any questions or need help.

Sam

[jes252]

Hi, I am 20 years old and trying to quit snus, dip, chew, or basically any nicotine that doesn't involve smoke. I didn't start until i got to college, i live in new york city so its not common for kids to get in to dip, and I've never been able to smoke because of my asthma. But then i started playing rugby at school and was introduced to it. Thats where I found that nicotine high.
It was like floating on air, it was like being somewhere else but still being able to concentrate. The calm that i had and concentration that i had that first semester got me a 3.6 in freshman year. Nicotine gave me the ability to concentrate and do my best work. This has been the biggest problem on my road to quitting. I have ADHD, and nicotine has been therapeutic in calming me and allowing me to concentrate.
Now that i realize i can't do this for the rest of my life, i am trying to quit. But its really hard the chemical withdrawal exerbates my ADHD symptoms to the point where i can't do anything and i barely can get out of bed. Secondly, now sitting down to write or focus on a subject without a lip in is impossible because it is integral to my study routine.
I was wondering if anyone else has AD/HD and has successfully quit and can share their experiences to help guide me through this process.