Well it has been probably 32 years ago when I put my first dip in and I remember that buzz like it was yesterday. If only I could have foreseen how that buzz made me a prisoner to tobacco maybe I would of declined that first dip. I have tried enormous times to quit this habit with tobacco aids and such but have always failed. I am 50 years old now, children are grown, have a couple of Grandkids, and I have been relativity healthy. However, getting older has made me realize how lucky I have been not dying years ago from sticking this s__t in my mouth every day. So I have decided I quitting the dipping cold turkey this time and not going back. I started declining my use of snuff over the last week and today is the first day without tobacco. I am glad I found this site and know the support it provides will help me succeed in moving beyond my addiction.
Rudy NC, first of all welcome to KTC. We are glad you found us. I do however want to point out one thing to you, this is an addiction not a habit. It sounds like you started with a weening effort but today is your first real day without nicotine. I will also not lie to you and say it is easy. When I first started my quit it was the hardest thing in the world, I struggled to make it through one day of the fog (feeling like you are a different you, nothing is clear and every second is tough). But finally the fog cleared after a few weeks and I had regular bowel movements again, food started to taste different, my whole life was taking a different turn. It truly shaped a new me, and believe me lots fo shit changed in the real me.
I urge you to read some of the stories on here, read the introduction threads of other people on here, check out some of the links I left you here and pour yourself 100% into your quit. If I could heal you with my magic quit wand I would, but I will be damned if that thing can change the M.O. of others. Also, take the time to meet another quitter face to face, make this shit real, not just a internet thing.
Get your spouse involved -
Spousal SupportWhat to expectWords of WisdomRead, read, read, exchange numbers with others (use this for a reminder, for a friend, for an ear to bend or vent to), you are welcome to my number, just ask. Always remember that you are an addict because of choices you made. Never ever get angry with someone else because you are a raging prick trying to quit tobacco. Exercise when you get rage, drink lots of water and always stash a bug out bag of candy or anything that will get you over a hurdle and nto turn you into a quit diva.
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