Hello.
I am quitting once again. I just got out of the military and saw on my medical record to the Veterans Administration "has dipped for 20+ years." This fact, my age, recent fractured vertebrae, going from being super fit to barely walking and super fat in a matter of two years has got me rethinking my lifestyle, a lot.
I love dip. I love it. I especially love Copenhagen snuff, long cut, and pouches.. I require it for long drives and when deployed or under stress for long periods. It helps me focus. The post workout or run dips are the best... It helps when I must be alone. Without it, I get pangs of anxiety, night sweats, and difficulty concentrating. Fishing, working on race car, and long drives are things I love, but will surely now dread.. It's weird, when I am with my family I only use when I drive for more than 40 minutes. But, since 1990, I've not been with family for more than a few months at a time.
I have receding gums and some tooth pain. MY gums and inner lip texture is different where I use, bottom and top shelf.
The last time I quit, I purchased one can of long cut, two cans of pouches, and 6 tins of snus and was able to go about 13 months tobacco free. This time I am going to use one can pouches and 4 tins of snus. The, lots of gum.
Best.