I'm on day 15. I trying to give up the fake shit (smokey mountain) a week ago but needed it Saturday night as I felt I was on the verge of caving.  I feel using the fake stuff is keeping the mental addiction alive and want to break with it.  I'm also worried about the sugar from the molasses staying next to the teeth for long periods of time.  Wasn't worried about all the chemicals in the snuff for 25 years was I? 'Crazy'
Now to my question, does anyone have the insane desire to press on, even press your finger nail into, or apply pressure to their gums where they used to keep the dip? Its almost a nervous tick of mine and I wanted to know when this went away for others? I've noticed my gums are coming back to life and looking more healthy. They used to look inflamed, rough, loose, and almost grey. I also had my teeth cleaned and whitened last week in an effort to seal the deal. I figured I would be less likely to put that shit in my mouth if I would ruin a whitening.  As a bonus they found *only* three cavities. Should of read that large print about tooth loss and gum disease on the thousands of cans over the years 'bang head'.
Thanks,
Rob
Day 806.
I lived on Hooch Spitfire for the first 200+ days or so. I used it just like I used to dip 'Hagen.
One day...I just didn't put one in. I forgot to. Then I kept forgetting that I 'needed' it.
Eventually, I gave my last can that I had to Norton when he first quit.
I don't use it. I don't feel like I want to 'pack a can'. I don't run my tongue over my gums where I used to keep my dip.
It goes away. Trust me.
But don't expect miracles at Day 15.
Quit today, and keep putting those 'todays' together.
It gets much, much better.
I certainly understand wanting to break free of all dip related chains. I wanted to do the exact same thing....then around 20 something days I decided I wanted to stay quit more than instantly breaking all chains. I was craving hard core and the fake became a big part of my quit arsenal. I used it in stretches through my first year. Like NOLAQ one day you'll just forget about it.
Do what it takes to stay quit.
Just because you can fly doesn't mean you need to touch the sun, my friend.
Slow down, and keep a steady wing.
Pay attention to your flight, and never forget that you aren't a god.
15 days is fucking awesome, but you are still so very fresh in your quit. Do what's kept you quit for those days now.
If fake stuff is really bothering you, learn how to chew sunflower seeds and pack those in your lip. Use coffee grounds. Clean out your cat box and stick that turd in there. Put anything you want to into your mouth but do not put in that real stuff.
