Greetings everyone. I've browsed the site and forums a few times in the past but it's time that I sign up and start interacting. I probably have a familiar story that many other tobacco users have. I tried dip 3, maybe 4 times in high school and never liked it. I thought it was pointless. More than anything, I hated the loose feel of dip and the thought of having to clean my teeth of debris after a dip.
And about 5 years later, I tried my first Skoal pouch. I immediately loved it. At first, I would only throw in a pouch during an extended drive or long road trip. Before I knew it, I was bringing cans inside and dipping while I read or watched TV. Over the years, it has gotten to the point that I feel completely in chains. I will toss in a pouch before having coffee in the morning and because I do a lot of work at home, I'll often chain dip throughout the day. I absolutely hate it and I'm sick of being imprisoned by a stupid can. The habit has gotten progressively worse over the 8 years that I've dipped and I'm tired of having a can control my days.
I've tried to quit twice and failed both times. I need accountability. I hope that with your help and Jake's Mint Chew, I can beat this thing for good. I want to be more healthy, for myself and for my wife. I'm looking forward to reading your success stories and I hope to share my own one day so that I can help others who have struggled with this. Today is my first day of quitting and I want to continue to rack up those nicotine-free days in the future. Thanks!
