Hello all,
Yes, I have reached that point with chew. I have been chewing since 16 with the exception of 2.5 years that I just up and quit. I just turned 24 on the 1st of Feb. It hasn't seemed to me to be that long, until I write it out and count the years.
As I said, I quit for about 2.5 years, without any hiccups during those 2.5 years. I quit along with my younger brother where we had a bet of who stay away the longest. The loser would pay $100 if they caved. It was a very rewarding experience and I just remember thinking the whole time that it wasn't that big of a deal. It was difficult for the first month I would say, but after that it became increasingly easier.
My first time quitting I remember feeling the same way that I feel now. I can hardly keep a dip in for more than about 10-15 minutes. My mouth becomes so dry after that I can't develop much spit. The taste is becoming repulsive to me, just as before, but nonetheless I put up with it and keep buying cans and using them. I use roughly 4 cans a week, for as long as I chewed. Sometimes when I remove the wad in my lip, I gag taking it out. For me, the time to spit the thing out comes when I get that gagging feeling, a dry mouth and throat feeling, and not when the dip is finished. I used to never chew at work, only when I got home at night where I would have maybe 3 or so before bed. So I guess I probably used less 5 years ago than I do now. I have always been pretty secretive about the habit, and only a few people know about it. But now, I chew at work, in the car, and in public in certain circumstances. My level of shame for it has certainly changed. I guess I'm so tired of it, and that I've reached the point where I can't hardly even enjoy it, that makes me realize it once again, unfortunately that I HAVE to quit. Especially before severe issues from chew come around.
So cheers 'Popcorn' I'm here to be serious and learn, even if I have to read things that scare me. :unsure:
Also, how to I do the Roll Call thingy?
Thanks
NP
