I'm 32 years old and I have been dipping for over a year.
I know that may not sound like a long time but I have learned this stuff can become quite addicting in a short time.
It all started with me getting stressed at work and somebody offered a dip. I loved it. Next thing you know I'm doing a few cans a week, swallowing the juice.
I did Copenhagen straight and long cut.
I have tries to stop 3 different times and failed. The headaches and withdrawal symptoms drove me crazy.
I have kept dipping a secret from my wife. I chew gum and brush my teeth often and she doesn't know. I have made up reasons to go to the store so I can dip. I keep my tins and spit bottles hidden well. I dip in the shower and mowing the yard. I would go extra slow mowing the yard to savor a fatty.
All this makes me disgusted so I decided a few weeks back to quit over the Easter weekend.
I switched to camel snus a few weeks ago because they seem weaker and taste like candy. I figured when I quit I could substitute something that tastes like snus and maybe it will be easier that way.
So I had my last pouch on 4/17/14 and on Day 1 the withdrawls hit.
Bad headaches, fits of rage. I was depressed yesterday and was in a fog.
I chose this weekend because I was off work for 4 days and is rather be at home feeing sick.
Tomorrow is the test. I return to work where everyone dips and it's a major trigger for me.
So I'm 4 days in and it's hellacious. But I got to quit for my family and for myself, I want to be here for my 3 year old.