Today, I quit chewing

[pab1964]

I was a 1.5 can user a day. I loved it too. I "quit" 40-50 times in 17 years. Then I decided I hated chewing and everything about it in March 2014. And it still took a month for me to quit. This addiction we share is horrible, yet can be controlled. You have to want to be quit as bad as you have ever wanted anything. Even after a year there are bad days, but I have a network of quitters now that I can go to and get the help I need.

Do you want it bad enough?

Hey Frank take this ^^^^ and ask yourself if you're ready! It takes alot of want to, to get this done. We all rooting for you but you've got to help yourself as well as letting us help you! I quit with you today!

[Thumblewort]

I was a 1.5 can user a day. I loved it too. I "quit" 40-50 times in 17 years. Then I decided I hated chewing and everything about it in March 2014. And it still took a month for me to quit. This addiction we share is horrible, yet can be controlled. You have to want to be quit as bad as you have ever wanted anything. Even after a year there are bad days, but I have a network of quitters now that I can go to and get the help I need.

Do you want it bad enough?

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[CastleHusky]

Frank,

Welcome to KTC. Fellow 26 y/o former ninja dipper. These other guys have already made some good points so I won't waste too much of your time being an echo, but a couple things:

You've done well listing the reasons you want to quit. As time goes on sometimes we can forget and I think you'll find it extremely helpful to have something to look back on the will remind you how you felt in the beginning. However, I would focus more on your disdain for dip and less on what you like about it. It's your job to remember why you want to quit and nicotine will be doing it's damnedest to remind you why you shouldn't; if you're going to be successful in this I wouldn't make it any easier on her.

Addictive personality is a cop out and it's learned. Don't give yourself any reason to fail and "I gave up because I have an addictive personality" is not acceptable. You give any person an addictive substance and they will become an addict. Now is the time for you to reprogram yourself and get back to where you were prior to dip.

Coping can be a struggle for a ninja dipper. There is no one in your life who knows that you're fighting something and no one to relate. In this community we can fill that void. Someone is bound to have gone through the same things as you and will be able to relate so do not be afraid to reach out. Also feel free to use us as a punching bag if any quitting stress starts to bleed into your social life.

Glad you found this place and I'm sure you can be successful in this. Move forward with confidence for what you're going to be and hatred for what you were.

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[greeno]

Hello all,

I just joined and wish to gain a group of support to go along on my journey to stop chewing. I'm 26 and I have been chewing since I was around 16 years old. 10 YEARS. Holy S*** it's really insane to think about that. I started with, I believe, Skoal straight. One of my buddies had me try it (yep, peer pressure's a motha****a). From there I moved onto Grizzly Wintergreen in college, then onto Copenhagen Wintergreen, then Copenhagen Wintergreen Pouches, and now I've been on a stint of throwing over that $7 a can (I'm in the silicon valley) to the Copenhagen Long Cut for the passed 6-8 months. I have also been known to have the few social cigarettes as well when out on the town, I don't wish to substitute I loathe cigs, but I LOVE chew. Chewing is something that gives me that relaxing feeling I strive to find elsewhere. It may sound weird, but I love the feeling of it tearing into my gums/lip. I don't know why in the world it is pleasant to me, but its something I look forward to. I have cleared my surroundings of it and haven't had anyone around me that chews for a long time, except my father whom I am an hour and a half from, but head straight for his pouches when I'm back home. This is however my only worry in my journey. I really want him to join me too... but he has made several attempts with no luck. I really hope my journey inspires him to quit as well.

I believe I have a mildly addictive personality when it comes to chewing. I don't have an issue quitting cold turkey at first. I get some headaches which can send me running to the can, but I have had enough. Here's why:

1. Its incredibly disgusting (like for real, my mouth sometimes smells like the damn garbage can on the side yard)
2. I focused on chewing because its SO easy to hide, which is incredibly inconvenient and worrisome, a huge problem.
3. It's another facet to add to my struggling control over my will power. I chew after meals to control my appetite. This is a huge problem for me because I have always struggled with my weight. Not obese to say, but just overweight. This has been a method to control NOT to keep eating because I have a chew in. Currently still overweight, been hitting the gym a lot more though and almost into my 7th week of my 12 week program, but not anywhere near where I want to be.
4. Cost. As I said before $7 dollars for the good stuff for around 6-8 months, maybe 1-2 cans sometimes a week. Ouch wallet, ouch.
5. And the kicker... A 2-can-a-week snuff dipper gets as much nicotine as a 1-1/2 pack-a-day smoker does. THIS FACT ALONE.

Taking some tips about my quit day... I can't really turn to many I know to build a support group because, in fact, they have no idea I chew. I have kept it THAT under wraps. People I live with, girlfriends, best friends. NOPE. Nobody. So I look for your tips, advice, best substitutes you have used. I have found that it is an oral fixation type of addiction for me so anything to substitute the feeling of having a chew in your mouth.

Thank you all and maybe if you have had a similar story or experience with chew and are looking to quit. Reach out. I'm more than up to discuss your journey and mine. We're in this together! :D

Take care and wish me luck,

Frank

P.S. anyone see this emoticon? 'boob' awesome.

Frank,

As a fellow ninja I just want to say that you'll have more than enough support from your KTC brothers. Go load up on fake dip and seeds and stop using nicotine right now.

What you should worry about is posting roll today and promising everyone here that you won't use nicotine today. Keep your promise. Repeat. That's it.


greeno - 261

PS this one is better:

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[drstober]

Frank, I'm glad you're here. But you're swerving all over road getting here. But, let me start to set you straight. Learn how and why we post roll. Then do it. Then read everything else on this site. Then re-read everything else on this site. Keep doing that until you realize that you HATE dipping, and that luck has nothing to do with quitting.

Dipping is relaxing is BULLSHIT. Nicotine withdrawals cause nervous anxiety. You just keep answering the call. In short, you're a slave. It's okay...we all were.

That shit about your dad making it harder to quit if user rationalization BULLSHIT. If you're good and goddam serious about quitting, you would rather cut your fingers off than use them to put your daddy's snuff in your mouth. GET ANGRY. You can't win by glamorizing your own stupid suicide.

Your dad may not make this journey with you. Nobody can do this for you...or him. You have to want it more than a drowning man wants air. YOU HAVE TO GET SERIOUS. If you think you're up for the fight, then come on. You can do this...and it won't be because you lucked into anything. Hope and luck are bullshit. You've got to decide that you won't put that shit in your face come Hell or high water. And then YOU have to keep your word. We're here to support. But this fight is about YOU.

The good news is that you can do it. Check out the Quit Groups. All those bad ass quitters have been right where you are right now and are living free ONE DAY AT A TIME. Join us.

Nevermind, just read what he said again. I can't break it down any better than that.

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