My first real attempt to quit

[auburn]

the place I went didn't have it, so I can back to nothing. I did buy one of those cans of beef jerky and tossed some in my lip. I like the taste so much I can't keep it between my lip though. Can is about gone haha.

No more substitutions. I obviously don't need them. Made it 2 days without them.

[magnum9]

Would it be a bad idea to get a can of the smokey mountain or hooch HERBAL snuff?  Would that be a step backwards for me?  THere is no nicotine or tobacco, but wanted your thoughts on this.  Would it bring too much need back?

What is everyone's thoughts on this?

I am very dedicated to beating this addiction.  Especially after reading Tom Kern's story.  Nothing like shedding tears at work.  Next time I have to read from home.  250lb man crying like a baby!

You will probably hear both sides here. Some guys say the fake stuff is too much like the real stuff... Others day put what every you want in your mouth EXCEPT TOBACCO.

Personally, I have used the fake stuff some. I found Jake's Mint Chew to be the best (interestingly I never like flavored snuff, just Cope. Longcut). Jake's has a similar texture and feeling.

I have been quit for 87 days today. Along with sunflower seeds and beef jerky, Jake's mint helped me keep copenhagen out of my mouth and nicotine out of my veins. At first I was concerned it would be difficult to quit the fake stuff... but I'm almost out and the can I have now has lasted over a week. At first I was conforting just to have the can in my pocket, but now I don't carry it with me...

So, IMOH, I'm cool with it. It can help you get over some rough times and not cave.

For what this is worth, I used the fake stuff for the first 60-ish days, can't really remember. And I struggled mightily with cravings after I stopped using it. If I could do it again I would not have picked it up. But it did help ease the tension the first few days.

IMHO, if you have made the decision that you are done with dip, DONE, no more, I don't see a reason to use it.

By the way, Glad to see you here!

[MattMan]

Would it be a bad idea to get a can of the smokey mountain or hooch HERBAL snuff? Would that be a step backwards for me? THere is no nicotine or tobacco, but wanted your thoughts on this. Would it bring too much need back?

What is everyone's thoughts on this?

I am very dedicated to beating this addiction. Especially after reading Tom Kern's story. Nothing like shedding tears at work. Next time I have to read from home. 250lb man crying like a baby!

You will probably hear both sides here. Some guys say the fake stuff is too much like the real stuff... Others day put what every you want in your mouth EXCEPT TOBACCO.

Personally, I have used the fake stuff some. I found Jake's Mint Chew to be the best (interestingly I never like flavored snuff, just Cope. Longcut). Jake's has a similar texture and feeling.

I have been quit for 87 days today. Along with sunflower seeds and beef jerky, Jake's mint helped me keep copenhagen out of my mouth and nicotine out of my veins. At first I was concerned it would be difficult to quit the fake stuff... but I'm almost out and the can I have now has lasted over a week. At first I was conforting just to have the can in my pocket, but now I don't carry it with me...

So, IMOH, I'm cool with it. It can help you get over some rough times and not cave.

[auburn]

Would it be a bad idea to get a can of the smokey mountain or hooch HERBAL snuff? Would that be a step backwards for me? THere is no nicotine or tobacco, but wanted your thoughts on this. Would it bring too much need back?

What is everyone's thoughts on this?

I am very dedicated to beating this addiction. Especially after reading Tom Kern's story. Nothing like shedding tears at work. Next time I have to read from home. 250lb man crying like a baby!

[Keddy]

So 2 days in, I found that lunch time is the hardest for me. Right after eating lunch, I would toss a dip in and leave it there for the rest of the work day. Yesterday, 2 hours right after lunch was the hardest.

Today, I am not feeling it AS much as I did yesterday. Still foggy and craving, but not having the headaches and sharp pains.

After the 72 hours of being nicotine free is done, does it get easier? I have head that the first few days are the hardest while others have said what to follow is more difficult.

What will happen next?

Will I slowly get fewer cravings? Will I continue to want it for the next 100+ days?
Just curious what to expect next. I am a VERY strong willed person, so I look forward to kicking the addiction.

After the first three days the battle takes a different turn. After the nic is out of your system, it becomes a "head game" fight with the craves.

Check out this link: http://www.killthecan.org/yourquit/what.asp

You can do this!!!

[auburn]

So 2 days in, I found that lunch time is the hardest for me. Right after eating lunch, I would toss a dip in and leave it there for the rest of the work day. Yesterday, 2 hours right after lunch was the hardest.

Today, I am not feeling it AS much as I did yesterday. Still foggy and craving, but not having the headaches and sharp pains.

After the 72 hours of being nicotine free is done, does it get easier? I have head that the first few days are the hardest while others have said what to follow is more difficult.

What will happen next?

Will I slowly get fewer cravings? Will I continue to want it for the next 100+ days?
Just curious what to expect next. I am a VERY strong willed person, so I look forward to kicking the addiction.

[Keddy]

Welcome to the fun, Auburn! If you need anything, just send me a PM.
Your life is worth fighting for!

[auburn]

leave it to a bama fan to be the first to respond. Congrats on the title and thanks for the support :-)

WDE!

[Parputt]

Great to have you here auburn. You sound like you are committed to this and have a pretty good understanding of what is ahead. Keep posting roll and reach out to your fellow quitters if you feel weak. Stay strong and congratulations on the best decision of your life.

[bigbamadan]

welcome aboard. we are all proof this can be done. quit minute by minute if you have to....you can do anything for a min.

check out the welcome center: index.php?showforum=13

then head on over to April 2012 and post roll. keep your word. repeat.

holler if you need anything. there will be someone there to help.

[auburn]

Well, I am exactly 34 hours into my first attempt to quit. Actually, let me rephrase...I am 34 hours into never dipping again.

I am Brian...from Iowa. I have been dipping Copenhagen Snuff and Skoal Wintergreen Finecut and Skoal Key for the past 19 years. I have always joked about quitting and how if I really wanted to, it would not be difficult. Well, to be honest, I have tried MANY times but never made it through 1 night. I would cave in and run to the gas station to buy another tin.

I was watching the biggest loser with my wife and kids the other day, and one of the contestants was a dipper. The doctor explained how bad it was and it got me thinking as well. I decided to quit cold turkey. 34 hours later, here i am.

I have DEFINITELY craved a dip. I actually miss doing it too. I didn't so much enjoy the flavor, but if not harmful, I would continue to dip. The joy of having something in my lip was nice for me. (I am hoping this feeling goes away after being away from it for longer periods of time).

I am not sure, but I would say I am in "the fog" currently. It feels like a mix between a headache and having water in your ears. Certain things seem to echo...it's hard to concentrate...and it's kind of a state of euphoria honestly. It's not a BAD feeling for me, except I will get the occasional sharp pain in my head. The actual feeling appears to be somewhat like being drunk..without being uncoordinated.

I am sure things will get tougher, but at the 34th hour of my quit, I am hanging in there. No real cravings yet today. I normally get a terrible craving at noon. Yesterday was very bad at this time.

From going to 1/2 - 1 can per day to nothing is very tough. Others told me I was crazy for not weening myself off. I call them crazy for thinking I couldn't do it :-)