Hi Everybody,
I am 27 years old and am in my 6th day of my quit. I used a combination of snus and dip for 3 years. I began using snus in college while studying, and moved my way to dip over the past year. I can honestly say that the past 3 years have been filled with a general embarrassment about my addiction. I have decided to quit countless times, and have "had my last dip" hundreds of times. I joined this group at KTC because I truly want this out of my life.
I recently got married and I know that my habit has been tough on my wife. I didn't quit only for her, but I desire to live a long healthy life, without the constant deception and ninja style dips. I owe it to my family and myself to truly rid my life of that poison that I have chosen to flood my system with.
I am two years completely sober from alcohol, and I used nicotine as a "justified" addiction. I have been battling with addiction since I was 15, and nicotine has been that "innocent" addiction that is the lesser of two evils. Well, not anymore, I'm done, and by the Grace of God I will stay quit.
Like I said, I'm on day 6. I'm still having a lot of trouble, but I'm going to push through it no matter what. The hardest part is my irritability and to be quite honest, anger. I'm not being aggressive, but I'm having a truly inner battle with my thoughts and a terrible feeling of discomfort. I want to be the sweet and loving husband that my wife deserves. If anybody has any advice or encouraging words I would greatly appreciate it. I am so grateful for this community.KTC has been a true blessing, thank you all of listening.
-tsmithvermont