Quit before I went to bed last night (July 4) for my 35th birthday..
After I first started, I kept the can around for fun times like races and cook-out. Then I started doing it alone. I liked the country boy aspect of it when I moved to the city. But really I just loved the nicotine juice in my mouth, throat and belly.
If it wasn't unhealthy, I'd never quit because dipping is great. But it is unhealthy. I think it is the main cause of my chronic heartburn and elevated pulse (I work out a lot and should have a nice low resting pulse). I'm here for the support and to encourage others.
I started Chantix 10 days ago and tapered down to last night. I think it really helped me get to today. It's off-label but for me, having dipped at least a can a day as recently as 12 days ago, I needed it.
Marcus.