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[Moondawggy]

I'm James McGillis. I'm 19 years old, and have only been dipping a couple of months. I smoked for about 6 months, until "quitting" and started dip. I haven't been dipping to an extreme amount, probably 2 cans a week, but I've definitely had a nicotine addiction for well over a year. I've been getting sores in my mouth, and I know now is the time to quit. I don't really think that it's anything serious, but I have wanted to be free of this addiction since it started. I'm just looking for advice, what to expect, etc. Thanks!


James, you're 19 and you're about to make an incredibly smart decision. I think you'll be surprised how difficult it is to quit nicotine even with your relatively short term use.

I started when I was 13, and I wish I never had. I'm 31 now, and quitting is proving to be one of the most difficult things I've ever done.

Making the decison to not be part of this ridiculous addiction at a young age is great. Your life will be filled with many important decisions. Imagine not having to worry about whether or not your tobacco use will influence your children because you quit when you were 19... Think about being able to tell your insurance guy to go ahead and give you the premium elite rate, because you're not a dumbass. Think about going to the dentist without him getting that big toothbrush out and showing you how to brush your teeth like you're a damn child because he thinks you have no dental hygiene.

And think about significantly decreasing the odds of hearing this sentence "Mr. Mgillis, you have cancer."

Quit it.

[RatedRKO16]

Nice talking to you in the chat tonight! Doesn't matter how long you've been doing it, all that matters is you're making the right choice by saying no more! Water, gum, lifesavers, jolly ranchers... have something to suck/chew on at all times. You can do it!!

[Tsmith17]

I'm James McGillis. I'm 19 years old, and have only been dipping a couple of months. I smoked for about 6 months, until "quitting" and started dip. I haven't been dipping to an extreme amount, probably 2 cans a week, but I've definitely had a nicotine addiction for well over a year. I've been getting sores in my mouth, and I know now is the time to quit. I don't really think that it's anything serious, but I have wanted to be free of this addiction since it started. I'm just looking for advice, what to expect, etc. Thanks!

There are people here that have been using chewing tobacco at a rate of a can a day for decades. Members here will tell you that they wished that had the bright idea of quitting when they had only been using for as long as you have. If you quit now, you will be saving yourself thousands of dollars over your lifetime, not to mention the fact that you will be less likely to die from your addiction. Never forget that you are an addict. We all are.

My advice to you is to post roll, like right now. Read how at this link: index.php?showtopic=50
You need to know that by posting roll you give your word to all of us that you will not use nicotine for that whole day in any shape or form. Your word is your reputation. Post roll everyday and stick close to this site. You are about to go through the worst and hardest part of your quit. It is going to be rough going at first but it WILL get easier. I recommend drinking lots of water and chewing sugar-free gum or sunflower seeds. Be sure to let us know if you have any questions. We are all here to provide help, you just gotta ask for it. Stay quit man.

[mcgillisj]

I'm James McGillis. I'm 19 years old, and have only been dipping a couple of months. I smoked for about 6 months, until "quitting" and started dip. I haven't been dipping to an extreme amount, probably 2 cans a week, but I've definitely had a nicotine addiction for well over a year. I've been getting sores in my mouth, and I know now is the time to quit. I don't really think that it's anything serious, but I have wanted to be free of this addiction since it started. I'm just looking for advice, what to expect, etc. Thanks!