Hey everyone!
I found this site because I am quitting here in about 4 hours. The million times I have tried, well, I don't think I took seriously, as in the back of my mind I knew I would start again.
A little history: I grew up in a small town in Wyoming and just but everyone chewed in high school. The big thing after practice was to meet by the river, throw in a dip and discuss sports, girls, parties, and how we thought we knew everything at that age. I'll never forget hating the fact I hated chew the first few times I tried it, almost puking.
Fast forward to now, 21 years later. I love it, but hate it. After reading comments and whatnot, I've realized it controls my life. Literally. I've never been so honest, but I pretty much chew from the moment I wake up until I go to bed. Hell sometimes I fall asleep with one in. I have used about a can to a can and a half per day. I constantly have a dip in. I have even gotten to the point that I can eat with a dip in, if I take smaller bites. Yes, I do this so I don't have to take it out. The funny thing is, about 90% of the people I've met the past 10 years don't even know I chew. I'm ashamed of being a chewer, but it's all I think about. It's a constant in my life, but I hide it. Back to my point, I've taken a step back and realized how much it controls me and my life. I want to be in control of what I do. I want to do more instead of laying around chewing on my "free" days.
I also realize I can't do this alone, as much as I hate to admit it. I need help.
I have a little bit left I my can, will chew until it's time for work (16 hr shift). First time since I was 24 I will have a chew out of my mouth for more than an hour.
I will do this....
Rule #1
This is a nic free site. You don't post if you're on nicotine.
I'm glad you're making your decision, but don't post another thing until you've quit nic completely (including any nic gum or patches) and thrown it all in the trash.
Having said that, once you've done that, and posted your Day 1 in August, you'll be free. It's going to suck. Bad. But the freedom is worth it.
If you can grind it out and lean on this site, you can do it. It will change your life. It changed mine 133 days ago.
But again, get the fuck out of here with that "imma finish this can" bullshit.