Quitting Snus-Quit Date May 3

[FLLipOut]

Life without nicotine is fantastic, Justin!  Believe that - believe what all of us ahead of you in day count are going to tell you...the suck you are going through now won't last and is just a small step in this journey you are on.  There will be some ups and downs and twists and turns, no doubt, but this road is leading to freedom.  And if you let it, it may just change your life for the better in all sorts of ways you couldn't have imagined. 

Until then, one day at a time, keep plugging on, and trust us when we say this gets sooo much better!

[RDB]

Welcome, nice job posting roll.

Like Palp said, we take it one day at a time here. Make your promise (by posting roll), and keep your promise. Do the same thing tomorrow, and every tomorrow afterward, and you won't fail. Simple as can be. Hard as hell, but simple.

What is life like without nicotine? Much better than with. At least after the fog has lifted. When will the fog lift? It's different for everyone, and it's a gradual process. But you are likely near the end. But still be ready for ups and downs. Even after 100 days quit, you'll get what I call "come out of nowhere and smack you between the eyes" craves. That's when your daily promise is so important.

Buy into the method here, and you will succeed. Get to know the guys in your group, exchange digits, read all your schedule will allow.

[Palpatine]

Hello All,

I am finally ready to quit this terrible addiction for good.  I want to quit for myself and for my family.  I have nightmares that I will be the reason why my five year old son will become addicted some day in the future.  I want to break the chain, as I learned tobacco use from my dad and I do not want my son to learn it from me.  I would not wish this addiction on my worst enemy, let alone my son.
I am 34 years old and have been addicted to nicotine since I was 16.  Used Cope for many years and then switched to Swedish Snus in 2007.  I have been using snus everyday since then, so about 12 years.  It is time to be a man and embrace the suck.  I am on day 4-5 and I feel extremely weird.  Brain fog and inability to concentrate, time standing still, strong cravings, mental games.  I want to know what life is like without nicotine and so I will move forward one day at a time.  Very happy to be part of this forum.

Justin

Welcome Justin!  One day at a time. 

Think about it this way...if you wanted to climb Mount Everist, you'd probably want to prepare for that...you wouldn't just fly over there and start climbing it right away without any guidance, right?  You'd likely just say, "Screw this...I'm giving up" and then go back to what you were doing.  Same goes with dipping.  Quitting forever is and can be an unachievable feat in itself just thinking about it.  But - quitting for today?  Well, 24 hours is achievable.  Just take it step by step...one day at a time.  Do it today...be victorious and then wake up and do it again tomorrow.  I've been doing that for 1218 days in a row and I'm still quit today.  Never had I quit for more than 30 days in my 22 years using.  I'm an addict...I'll always be addicted but I am managing my addiction by quitting one day at a time.

Get in that mind set and jump in here.  It is successful if you use the program.  Glad you made the decision for YOU! 

[Redwood]

Hello All,

I am finally ready to quit this terrible addiction for good.  I want to quit for myself and for my family.  I have nightmares that I will be the reason why my five year old son will become addicted some day in the future.  I want to break the chain, as I learned tobacco use from my dad and I do not want my son to learn it from me.  I would not wish this addiction on my worst enemy, let alone my son.
I am 34 years old and have been addicted to nicotine since I was 16.  Used Cope for many years and then switched to Swedish Snus in 2007.  I have been using snus everyday since then, so about 12 years.  It is time to be a man and embrace the suck.  I am on day 4-5 and I feel extremely weird.  Brain fog and inability to concentrate, time standing still, strong cravings, mental games.  I want to know what life is like without nicotine and so I will move forward one day at a time.  Very happy to be part of this forum.

Justin