Pretty F'n Scary!

[Picker.of.Strings]

Day 4 started well. I felt rested and strong. That lasted most of the day. For dinner I ate a shit load of pizza and was really full after.... of course you all know what you want after a big meal right? I sucked on some life savers and smoky mountain and played with the kids.... got through it. Then I remembered my humidor. See I have some really fucking good cigars in there and I haven't thought about the humidor at all since I began my quit earlier this week. Instead of going to the humidor I came down to my office and logged on here and started reading, replying, and hanging out on the site. That's where I am now. When I'm done here I'll go up to bed.... not going anywhere near the humidor. Not even to destroy the cigars. If I open it up I may be more tempted so I'll stay away from it today and will get rid of them tomorrow.

[Picker.of.Strings]

Haha, I tried the tea thing too.... not bad actually. I think I'm gonna stick with the life savers though. I think the fake stuff feels a lot like the real thing and I want to get past the urge for both the nicotine AND the feel of having a dip in. I think I'll do that best just changing things up all together. Ill keep a can of this smoky mountain stuff around just in case but life savers are working for me. Hey if they work for Hank Jr. why not me?

[Funktronic42]

Almost day 4.... This Smokey Mountain stuff sucks. This classic shit tastes like old tires and wintergreen reminds me of those wax teeth we used to have when we were kids. Oh well. Guess I'm sticking with Life Savers.

Congrats on posting up 4 days! Awesome work. I hear ya on the fake stuff, none of it is the same. Some like me think it's great you just have to find the one you like, others like your experience just find it's not worth it. Whatever works for ya!

Hell yeah, Day 4. I slept great last night and feel good today.

do what you gotta do my man. Check out the blog for other fake stuff ideas. Smokey Mountain is not the only thing out there. I have been trying all kinds of things. Even made some of my own out of Earl grey tea leaves, honey and lemon juice. Your doing good work. keep it up.

[Picker.of.Strings]

Almost day 4.... This Smokey Mountain stuff sucks. This classic shit tastes like old tires and wintergreen reminds me of those wax teeth we used to have when we were kids. Oh well. Guess I'm sticking with Life Savers.

Congrats on posting up 4 days! Awesome work. I hear ya on the fake stuff, none of it is the same. Some like me think it's great you just have to find the one you like, others like your experience just find it's not worth it. Whatever works for ya!

Hell yeah, Day 4. I slept great last night and feel good today.

[Mike from AB]

Almost day 4.... This Smokey Mountain stuff sucks. This classic shit tastes like old tires and wintergreen reminds me of those wax teeth we used to have when we were kids. Oh well. Guess I'm sticking with Life Savers.

Congrats on posting up 4 days! Awesome work. I hear ya on the fake stuff, none of it is the same. Some like me think it's great you just have to find the one you like, others like your experience just find it's not worth it. Whatever works for ya!

[Coquiter]

Almost day 4.... This Smokey Mountain stuff sucks. This classic shit tastes like old tires and wintergreen reminds me of those wax teeth we used to have when we were kids. Oh well. Guess I'm sticking with Life Savers.

Anything that doesnt have nic in it, I hated as well. I ordered every fake on the market...hated those too. Some swear by the fake but for me personally, I used it for a short time like a pacifier and then ditched it. It was pissing my brain off.

As for sleep...try this.

Take a hot shower before bed but when you're almost done turn the hot water off and stand under the cold water for 5 seconds. Brush your teeth with extra toothpaste and get into bed. Make sure all is quiet and lay on your back like your in a coffin with your hands on your stomach. Take normal even breaths from your stomach. Note your hands going rising and falling with your stomach as you breath. Try not to think of anything else. Not what happened today or what tomorrow will bring, just concentrate on your hands rising and falling in rhythm with your stomach. Keep your mind clear and you will be out in no time.

If this does not work. Beat off TWICE. You'll be out like a baby.

LMAO. That's great.

We're here for you, Strings! Stick with us quitters and watch your days of quit pile up. Day 31 here for me and I am telling you, it gets better... Things WILL normalize.

Proud to be quit with you today.

What's up bro... Day 29 here.. It will get better bro! Leave your macho at the door and this site will work for you... I didn't have discoloration in my mouth but I a few days of pains... get it checked bro.... The fellas around here know what they are talking about when it comes to quitten...

One day at a time my man...

Keep your head up... I'm here, quit with you too.....

Chris

[Sgt12]

Almost day 4.... This Smokey Mountain stuff sucks. This classic shit tastes like old tires and wintergreen reminds me of those wax teeth we used to have when we were kids. Oh well. Guess I'm sticking with Life Savers.

Anything that doesnt have nic in it, I hated as well. I ordered every fake on the market...hated those too. Some swear by the fake but for me personally, I used it for a short time like a pacifier and then ditched it. It was pissing my brain off.

As for sleep...try this.

Take a hot shower before bed but when you're almost done turn the hot water off and stand under the cold water for 5 seconds. Brush your teeth with extra toothpaste and get into bed. Make sure all is quiet and lay on your back like your in a coffin with your hands on your stomach. Take normal even breaths from your stomach. Note your hands going rising and falling with your stomach as you breath. Try not to think of anything else. Not what happened today or what tomorrow will bring, just concentrate on your hands rising and falling in rhythm with your stomach. Keep your mind clear and you will be out in no time.

If this does not work. Beat off TWICE. You'll be out like a baby.

LMAO. That's great.

We're here for you, Strings! Stick with us quitters and watch your days of quit pile up. Day 31 here for me and I am telling you, it gets better... Things WILL normalize.

Proud to be quit with you today.

[Diesel2112]

Almost day 4.... This Smokey Mountain stuff sucks. This classic shit tastes like old tires and wintergreen reminds me of those wax teeth we used to have when we were kids. Oh well. Guess I'm sticking with Life Savers.

Anything that doesnt have nic in it, I hated as well. I ordered every fake on the market...hated those too. Some swear by the fake but for me personally, I used it for a short time like a pacifier and then ditched it. It was pissing my brain off.

As for sleep...try this.

Take a hot shower before bed but when you're almost done turn the hot water off and stand under the cold water for 5 seconds. Brush your teeth with extra toothpaste and get into bed. Make sure all is quiet and lay on your back like your in a coffin with your hands on your stomach. Take normal even breaths from your stomach. Note your hands going rising and falling with your stomach as you breath. Try not to think of anything else. Not what happened today or what tomorrow will bring, just concentrate on your hands rising and falling in rhythm with your stomach. Keep your mind clear and you will be out in no time.

If this does not work. Beat off TWICE. You'll be out like a baby.

[Picker.of.Strings]

Almost day 4.... This Smokey Mountain stuff sucks. This classic shit tastes like old tires and wintergreen reminds me of those wax teeth we used to have when we were kids. Oh well. Guess I'm sticking with Life Savers.

[Picker.of.Strings]

As tees guys have said, it's normal. I'm on day 21 and I haven't had a decent nights sleep in a few weeks now. Small price to pay though. I just drink more coffee, lol

More coffee? Maybe that's why you're not sleepin' right man! haha.

I'll be alright. Was just curious if it was a common thing

[Punkin]

As tees guys have said, it's normal. I'm on day 21 and I haven't had a decent nights sleep in a few weeks now. Small price to pay though. I just drink more coffee, lol

[RAZD611]

It took me appx 30 days before I began to sleep what I would call normal.

It is highly overrated anyway and one day you will get all you need and then some.

You can do this.

[30isEnuff]

Thanks yall.... I appreciate the support and advice. The dentist visit went well.... nothing to worry about. She was a little amazed at how badly my gums have receded though. On the bright side.... she is extremely hot so I'm sure I'll keep up with the check-ups.

Anyway I'm very grateful for this wake-up call and I am 100% in for the long fight. Is it common to have a very hard time sleeping when first quitting? I sleep for about 30 minutes to an hour then wake up and fight to get back to sleep.... I've never had a problem sleeping in my life until a couple nights ago. I figure it's the body adjusting.... any thoughts?

Absolutely NORMAL!

READ

some quitters use melatonin. It helps a great deal while your body is re-wiring!
Remember, we weren't born with this poison in our mouths!!
Quit On!

[Picker.of.Strings]

Thanks yall.... I appreciate the support and advice. The dentist visit went well.... nothing to worry about. She was a little amazed at how badly my gums have receded though. On the bright side.... she is extremely hot so I'm sure I'll keep up with the check-ups.

Anyway I'm very grateful for this wake-up call and I am 100% in for the long fight. Is it common to have a very hard time sleeping when first quitting? I sleep for about 30 minutes to an hour then wake up and fight to get back to sleep.... I've never had a problem sleeping in my life until a couple nights ago. I figure it's the body adjusting.... any thoughts?

[Mike from AB]

I've been dipping for 24 years.... today is day 2 with no nicotine! At the beginning of this week I noticed a white spot on my tongue.... obviously that's pretty F'n scary. That night I dumped the rest of my can in the trash and decided to quit. I have an appointment with the dentist tomorrow morning to check this thing out and make sure it's not something serious. I have three kids and an amazing wife.... this shit isn't worth it man! I'm done!

All the best with the dentist tomorrow! There's nothing so relaxing as a clean bill of health. Which could be about the time when it seems alright to have a dip again. So I hope  pray the appt turns out well  you get peace of mind from it, and you use it to fuel your quit!