Day 1

[Cherokee]

This is my introduction, I'm 37, been a long haul trucker for 16 years, never used tobacco until about 2006, when I was working with some fellas and I decided I needed something to make me "cool", and I absolutely hate smoking, so that was not an option.

Anyway Ive been wanting to quit for at least 10 years, Ive had a few short successful tries in the last 6 months, lasting a week or two. Last time I thought I had it licked,until I got home and started drinking beer,and my brain told me I just had to have a dip :/ , and I was right back to where I started. But I never realized until I started reading on here,and the web, just how dangerous dip is. I thought the bad stuff was only for smokers, like heart disease and stuff. I was astonished to learn that 1 can of chew equals 4 packs of cigs in nicotine. I mean OMG, if I was smoking 4 packs a day, I'd say to myself, Ive got a serious problem! But in fact thats exactly what Ive been doing all along.

I just want to get this crap out of me, and beat it once and for ALL! I rely heavily on Life savers and other kinds of candy for oral support during my quitting phases.

Rich G.

Welcome Trucker! You sure as hell came to the right place. I was a smoker, moved to dip and never made it quit until I came here..

Post roll and let anybody here know if you need a hand. Sharing phone numbers seems odd at first (at least it did to me) but itÂ’s a lifesaver when you need it most. IÂ’ll send you a PM.

Good luck in October!

[BBQchips]

This is my introduction, I'm 37, been a long haul trucker for 16 years, never used tobacco until about 2006, when I was working with some fellas and I decided I needed something to make me "cool", and I absolutely hate smoking, so that was not an option.

Anyway Ive been wanting to quit for at least 10 years, Ive had a few short successful tries in the last 6 months, lasting a week or two. Last time I thought I had it licked,until I got home and started drinking beer,and my brain told me I just had to have a dip :/ , and I was right back to where I started. But I never realized until I started reading on here,and the web, just how dangerous dip is. I thought the bad stuff was only for smokers, like heart disease and stuff. I was astonished to learn that 1 can of chew equals 4 packs of cigs in nicotine. I mean OMG, if I was smoking 4 packs a day, I'd say to myself, Ive got a serious problem! But in fact thats exactly what Ive been doing all along.

I just want to get this crap out of me, and beat it once and for ALL! I rely heavily on Life savers and other kinds of candy for oral support during my quitting phases.

Rich G.

Welcome to the community Trucker. This is a tight knit group in here and the beauty is we all get it and are quitting together.

Post roll tomorrow (first thing if you can). Look forward to quitting with you in the October group. If you need a text, shoot me a PM, happy to give you my cell.

[Capital70]

This is my introduction, I'm 37, been a long haul trucker for 16 years, never used tobacco until about 2006, when I was working with some fellas and I decided I needed something to make me "cool", and I absolutely hate smoking, so that was not an option.

Anyway Ive been wanting to quit for at least 10 years, Ive had a few short successful tries in the last 6 months, lasting a week or two. Last time I thought I had it licked,until I got home and started drinking beer,and my brain told me I just had to have a dip :/ , and I was right back to where I started. But I never realized until I started reading on here,and the web, just how dangerous dip is. I thought the bad stuff was only for smokers, like heart disease and stuff. I was astonished to learn that 1 can of chew equals 4 packs of cigs in nicotine. I mean OMG, if I was smoking 4 packs a day, I'd say to myself, Ive got a serious problem! But in fact thats exactly what Ive been doing all along.

I just want to get this crap out of me, and beat it once and for ALL! I rely heavily on Life savers and other kinds of candy for oral support during my quitting phases.

Rich G.

FIRE UP THE BIG RIG WE GOT A QUITTER! Check your PMÂ’s. Sent you my number! We are both in Ohio which we know is the greatest state in the olÂ’ US of A. Reach out anytime! Those October guys will take good care of you!

[TruckerRich]

This is my introduction, I'm 37, been a long haul trucker for 16 years, never used tobacco until about 2006, when I was working with some fellas and I decided I needed something to make me "cool", and I absolutely hate smoking, so that was not an option.

Anyway Ive been wanting to quit for at least 10 years, Ive had a few short successful tries in the last 6 months, lasting a week or two. Last time I thought I had it licked,until I got home and started drinking beer,and my brain told me I just had to have a dip :/ , and I was right back to where I started. But I never realized until I started reading on here,and the web, just how dangerous dip is. I thought the bad stuff was only for smokers, like heart disease and stuff. I was astonished to learn that 1 can of chew equals 4 packs of cigs in nicotine. I mean OMG, if I was smoking 4 packs a day, I'd say to myself, Ive got a serious problem! But in fact thats exactly what Ive been doing all along.

I just want to get this crap out of me, and beat it once and for ALL! I rely heavily on Life savers and other kinds of candy for oral support during my quitting phases.

Rich G.