Hi I've been chewing now for about two year. I chewed about a can a day for 3 months and the rest of the time I would have a few dips a day. I've heard weening off is a good way to go so I started this summer about 3 months ago only chewing Camel Snus. It has a lower nicotine so I'm hoping it's easier to quit. I have a few questions and want some support for this journey. I've noticed if I don't have a chew I get pretty gnarly headaches and that is only after 8+ hours. I'm worried that this quit will trigger my pre existing anxiety and make it worse. Does having artificial chews like coffee grind and stuff like that make it any easier? I'm to the point where I want to quit because i feel quoting this addiction is better 2 years into it rather than 20. I play baseball so I'm around chew non stop which might make it pretty hard. What should I expect??
Glad to have you here trojan.
1. Weening only makes it harder. That's one of those dirty little lies we let nicotine tell us when we want to quit. Pull the band aid off and go cold turkey, it'll be a lot easier on you after the first couple weeks.
2. If you decide to go cold turkey, you have tons of support here. People will give you advice of chew substitutes, how to deal with the side effects of quitting, and just being ears to listen to you. When I have a craving I go into the live chat and talk to quitters.
3. Kill the Can helps those who help themselves. If you are willing to put in the effort that it takes to quit and you post roll here every day to make your promise to be quit for that day, this place will lift you up with support.
I hope I've answered some of your questions.
