Bad time to quit

[Kubiak]

Still hanging in there but going through the mint snuff like crazy. Anybody else go this route? Wondering how hard its gonna be to ditch this crap.. As of now, whenever I get a craving I get a dip of this junk and almost forget its not real. Kinda feels like I havent quit.

Keep stuffing the fake stuff in your face as long as you need to.

Stuff anything in your mouth besides cancer. Anything. Fake. Coffee grounds. Fire balls. Anything.

I had a lot of worries that I would be addicted to a substitute too. I used coffee grounds. Somewhere around the 200 day I just stopped using it. I've heard alot of other reports like this too. Some around 50 days, some around 100 days. Point is, don't worry about it. That "addiction" if you want to call it that will take care of itsself because you aren't really addicted, and eventually it becomes a burden and you get too lazy to keep up with it.

My first two weeks or so I made it a point to stay away from using anything other than gum for fear that I'd either get addicted to seeds/fake chew or it would remind me too much of the real stuff and I'd cave. Thankfully, a couple of vets on this site reminded me that in a life or death battle like this, all tools must be at your disposal. It's like a street fight where there's no rules. Don't worry about beating your oral fixation. Just beat the nicotine first, then let the rest fall into place naturally at its own pace. It could be a slow pace, doesn't matter, because it's not cancer causing to chew gum or seeds.

I totally agree with dgonseaux about the substitutes. I started chewing seeds like a madman around week 3 or 4 up until a week ago or so, week 9. But now it's turning into a hassle and where I used to crave those salsa flavored seeds, I now am just burned out on them. Stay the course and use all your tools. It does get better.

What these guys said.

I used it religiously until December. Then I stopped.

I used it to get me through the beginning, and I knew when I was ready.

You will too.

Here's one that i discovered last week.... coffee beans! Not the grounds, but the whole beans. You can split 'em in half in your mouth like a seed, but they taste like coffee. They aren't covered in salt so you don't get the sores in the mouth. AND you can swallow the spit without getting throat cancer!!!

I had an old bag of whole bean coffee that got stale and it's been perfect.

[wastepanel]

Still hanging in there but going through the mint snuff like crazy. Anybody else go this route? Wondering how hard its gonna be to ditch this crap.. As of now, whenever I get a craving I get a dip of this junk and almost forget its not real. Kinda feels like I havent quit.

Keep stuffing the fake stuff in your face as long as you need to.

Stuff anything in your mouth besides cancer. Anything. Fake. Coffee grounds. Fire balls. Anything.

I had a lot of worries that I would be addicted to a substitute too. I used coffee grounds. Somewhere around the 200 day I just stopped using it. I've heard alot of other reports like this too. Some around 50 days, some around 100 days. Point is, don't worry about it. That "addiction" if you want to call it that will take care of itsself because you aren't really addicted, and eventually it becomes a burden and you get too lazy to keep up with it.

My first two weeks or so I made it a point to stay away from using anything other than gum for fear that I'd either get addicted to seeds/fake chew or it would remind me too much of the real stuff and I'd cave. Thankfully, a couple of vets on this site reminded me that in a life or death battle like this, all tools must be at your disposal. It's like a street fight where there's no rules. Don't worry about beating your oral fixation. Just beat the nicotine first, then let the rest fall into place naturally at its own pace. It could be a slow pace, doesn't matter, because it's not cancer causing to chew gum or seeds.

I totally agree with dgonseaux about the substitutes. I started chewing seeds like a madman around week 3 or 4 up until a week ago or so, week 9. But now it's turning into a hassle and where I used to crave those salsa flavored seeds, I now am just burned out on them. Stay the course and use all your tools. It does get better.

What these guys said.

I used it religiously until December. Then I stopped.

I used it to get me through the beginning, and I knew when I was ready.

You will too.

[cdmavs41]

Still hanging in there but going through the mint snuff like crazy. Anybody else go this route? Wondering how hard its gonna be to ditch this crap.. As of now, whenever I get a craving I get a dip of this junk and almost forget its not real. Kinda feels like I havent quit.

Keep stuffing the fake stuff in your face as long as you need to.

Stuff anything in your mouth besides cancer. Anything. Fake. Coffee grounds. Fire balls. Anything.

I had a lot of worries that I would be addicted to a substitute too. I used coffee grounds. Somewhere around the 200 day I just stopped using it. I've heard alot of other reports like this too. Some around 50 days, some around 100 days. Point is, don't worry about it. That "addiction" if you want to call it that will take care of itsself because you aren't really addicted, and eventually it becomes a burden and you get too lazy to keep up with it.

My first two weeks or so I made it a point to stay away from using anything other than gum for fear that I'd either get addicted to seeds/fake chew or it would remind me too much of the real stuff and I'd cave. Thankfully, a couple of vets on this site reminded me that in a life or death battle like this, all tools must be at your disposal. It's like a street fight where there's no rules. Don't worry about beating your oral fixation. Just beat the nicotine first, then let the rest fall into place naturally at its own pace. It could be a slow pace, doesn't matter, because it's not cancer causing to chew gum or seeds.

I totally agree with dgonseaux about the substitutes. I started chewing seeds like a madman around week 3 or 4 up until a week ago or so, week 9. But now it's turning into a hassle and where I used to crave those salsa flavored seeds, I now am just burned out on them. Stay the course and use all your tools. It does get better.

[dgonseaux]

Still hanging in there but going through the mint snuff like crazy. Anybody else go this route? Wondering how hard its gonna be to ditch this crap.. As of now, whenever I get a craving I get a dip of this junk and almost forget its not real. Kinda feels like I havent quit.

Keep stuffing the fake stuff in your face as long as you need to.

Stuff anything in your mouth besides cancer. Anything. Fake. Coffee grounds. Fire balls. Anything.

I had a lot of worries that I would be addicted to a substitute too. I used coffee grounds. Somewhere around the 200 day I just stopped using it. I've heard alot of other reports like this too. Some around 50 days, some around 100 days. Point is, don't worry about it. That "addiction" if you want to call it that will take care of itsself because you aren't really addicted, and eventually it becomes a burden and you get too lazy to keep up with it.

[Radman]

Still hanging in there but going through the mint snuff like crazy. Anybody else go this route? Wondering how hard its gonna be to ditch this crap.. As of now, whenever I get a craving I get a dip of this junk and almost forget its not real. Kinda feels like I havent quit.

no nicotine = quit. Period. It is that simple.

Whether nicotine dependency was established and/or maintained by being chewed, smoked, drank, snuffed, sprayed, swallowed, sucked, licked or patched, in the end there is only one way out - no nicotine today.

Indeed. The method of delivery is unimportant. Glad you're here, sir.

[Souliman]

Still hanging in there but going through the mint snuff like crazy. Anybody else go this route? Wondering how hard its gonna be to ditch this crap.. As of now, whenever I get a craving I get a dip of this junk and almost forget its not real. Kinda feels like I havent quit.

Keep stuffing the fake stuff in your face as long as you need to.

Stuff anything in your mouth besides cancer. Anything. Fake. Coffee grounds. Fire balls. Anything.

[Kubrick]

Still hanging in there but going through the mint snuff like crazy. Anybody else go this route? Wondering how hard its gonna be to ditch this crap.. As of now, whenever I get a craving I get a dip of this junk and almost forget its not real. Kinda feels like I havent quit.

Keep stuffing the fake stuff in your face as long as you need to.

[Scowick65]

Still hanging in there but going through the mint snuff like crazy. Anybody else go this route? Wondering how hard its gonna be to ditch this crap.. As of now, whenever I get a craving I get a dip of this junk and almost forget its not real. Kinda feels like I havent quit.

no nicotine = quit. Period. It is that simple.

Whether nicotine dependency was established and/or maintained by being chewed, smoked, drank, snuffed, sprayed, swallowed, sucked, licked or patched, in the end there is only one way out - no nicotine today.

[mrsj]

Still hanging in there but going through the mint snuff like crazy. Anybody else go this route? Wondering how hard its gonna be to ditch this crap.. As of now, whenever I get a craving I get a dip of this junk and almost forget its not real. Kinda feels like I havent quit.

[kana]

Outta state working a 9 month job shit is expensive here so I bought 4 rolls before I got here chewed half a roll then quit I guess it's been three weeks haven't really cared to much about the days lately I just told my self this is it I have to be there for my new born baby boy and not share the addiction.

When my wife finally got pregnant I said I'd quit.. 5 yrs later I was still chewing.. I finally pulled my head out of my ass, day 65. Quit for yourself it's the only way.. your family will get the rewards.

[goldenarm89]

Outta state working a 9 month job shit is expensive here so I bought 4 rolls before I got here chewed half a roll then quit I guess it's been three weeks haven't really cared to much about the days lately I just told my self this is it I have to be there for my new born baby boy and not share the addiction.

[Wt57]

Mrsj your title "bad time to quit". There is only one good time to quit,TODAY!!!

Now get your quit ass over to January 13 and figure out how to post roll!

[stump33]

hey my friend you can do it! its rough as hell but possible and it will not kill you we are in this together and we will win, you have done the hardest part, coming here and making that decision, and promising all of us, it is minute by minute hour by hour day by day! I had just purchased a case of grizzly and had 4 tubes on hand when i quit 73 days ago. click on my name and read my introduction, then pm me I will exchange numbers with you, that way I will always be available should ever feel you are going to cave or just need a friend. any one can use it but only the special and strong can say NO!

[copingwithoutcopen]

Stuck on a 40 day refinery shutdown working 7- 13's, out of town and got hit with the urge to quit. This is gonna be a tough one! Im a two can a day dipper going on 17 years now. Bought ten cans at the best price ive seen in a long time 2 days ago when I got here  just chunked the last six. 24 hours and counting...

Mrs. J, Congrats on the best decision you've ever made. The first few days are the worst, then it gets easier every day. There is no bad time to quit...
Take a look at the welcome tab at the header. Post your promise in Jan. '13 and stick to it. Repeat the next day. If you honor your word you'll be successful, the days add up and you'll finally be free. Send me a PM if you've got questions or if there's anything you need.

[mrsj]

Stuck on a 40 day refinery shutdown working 7- 13's, out of town and got hit with the urge to quit. This is gonna be a tough one! Im a two can a day dipper going on 17 years now. Bought ten cans at the best price ive seen in a long time 2 days ago when I got here  just chunked the last six. 24 hours and counting...