Hello. IÂ’ve been meaning to post here for awhile. Mostly I read everyoneÂ’s stuff and never post. Figured I would share, especially today, since the cravings are terrible.
After 30 years of skoal, mostly one can a day, I quit on April 20th this year. ItÂ’s the first time IÂ’ve tried to stop with any seriousness. All the other times it was maybe a few days and there wasnÂ’t a real desire to stop. Cold freaking turkey friends this time. ItÂ’s the only way for me. Just stopped and threw everything out.
ItÂ’s been terrible. IÂ’ve experienced many of the withdrawal symptoms that all you have. Lack of sleep, headaches, etc. yÂ’all know. ItÂ’s sucks. I have also gained some weight. I was already overweight and had lost a ton of weight but now gaining some back. ThatÂ’s my next fight but thats for another post....
BUT!!! As bad as the last 2 months have been, IÂ’m so damn glad I QUIT. My life was really revolving around this crap. It really was down to dipping or my family and friends seriously.
I didnÂ’t see how selfish I was being by using this. Really, wife and kids love you and all I was worried about half the time was getting my next fix. Well no more dammit.
60 plus days and going strong. Today sucked ass. I think about dip every day, every single day. I come read here as often as I can. Helps some.
I do feel better and I know thereÂ’s is no way IÂ’ll go back to that stuff. Thx to all the posters. Reading what everyone is experiencing and thinking really does help.
Stay strong
AJ 'Remshot'
