Hello all,
I started this addiction almost six years ago. In that time I've only tried to quit once, it lasted a month before i fell victim to the "only one" trap, something I never plan on doing again.
I am currently 20 minutes into day 4 without smokeless tobacco, and to be honest; I am feeling super optimistic and extremely excited to start my life without dip. :D
Since I have absolutely nothing to do at 1 am I guess I'll write more and give you all some background about me. My name is Mike, I am 21 and will be graduating college in approximately 54 days (not that I'm counting or anything 'winker'). I plan on starting a career in law enforcement and am currently in the hiring process for a few local departments here in Colorado, so if there are any LEO's on here I'd love to get some advice from ya'll.
I started using chewing tobacco in the summer between my sophomore and junior year of high school while working at a local grocery store, a co-worker gave me my first dip (cope pouches) while collecting shopping carts one night. My addiction (as I assume most of yours) started slowly with an occasional dip maybe once every other day or only once while at work, twice a day, etc. but before I knew it I was addicted.
Four days ago I made the decision to quit; I didn't make this decision to appease my friends or family; I made this decision for myself, for my future, for my health, and it is a decision that I will stick with through the ups and downs. This is my promise to myself to stay tobacco free for the rest of my hopefully long life.
Thank you for reading my novel, I look forward to meeting you all and quitting with you.
MCO