General Discussion - 2016

[Grandpa]

As of today, 40 days quit. This is after 33 years of Skoal straight which I started using to quit a 10 year smoking habit. Damage done prior to quitting: heart attack, high blood pressure, lost and loose teeth. I finally became honest with myself and admitted nicotine caused the known problems.
Now I am stressing about the unknown problems. I know I need to go to the dentist. I need loose teeth and bad gums dealt with before I have to eat only liquids. I am terrified to have the dentist check me out for cancer. Wimp, chicken, pussy, whatever you want to call me. I am sweating typing this.
My quit date is June 11, 2016, so I believe I belong in th September quit group.

[William3208]

Hi =)
I am looking to quit chew ...I had a scare last month , I was referred to a ENT because I had a ulcer that appeared on My tongue that would not go away .After trying several meds with no luck...They did a biopsy which came back negative for cancer ...I have tried several times which has only lasted a short period of time ...The last time I tried the nicotine gum but then that caused My TMJ to flare up ....So I am here looking for some advice on how to do this ...I know it's not going to be easy ..

Some advice - read some threads to tell you who we are and what we're about here...

Welcome Center

We quit cold turkey here, nicotine is not allowed in any form. When you have flushed all of your cans and are nicotine free go here to post roll.

October 2016 Quit Group

We promise not to use nicotine every day as soon as we wake up in the morning. Your promise is for 24 hours. Make your promise, keep your promise, and if you still want to quit repeat the next morning. It isn't easy but you will quit and you will have support from your quit brothers in October and the veterans on this site. B)B

I understand what this site is about , wasn't sure where to start ...Was looking for some advice ..Nice way you welcome someone =/

[DjPorkchop]

Hi =)
I am looking to quit chew ...I had a scare last month , I was referred to a ENT because I had a ulcer that appeared on My tongue that would not go away .After trying several meds with no luck...They did a biopsy which came back negative for cancer ...I have tried several times which has only lasted a short period of time ...The last time I tried the nicotine gum but then that caused My TMJ to flare up ....So I am here looking for some advice on how to do this ...I know it's not going to be easy ..

Some advice - read some threads to tell you who we are and what we're about here...

Welcome Center

We quit cold turkey here, nicotine is not allowed in any form. When you have flushed all of your cans and are nicotine free go here to post roll.

October 2016 Quit Group

We promise not to use nicotine every day as soon as we wake up in the morning. Your promise is for 24 hours. Make your promise, keep your promise, and if you still want to quit repeat the next morning. It isn't easy but you will quit and you will have support from your quit brothers in October and the veterans on this site. B)B

^^^^ What Stranger said.

Yeah man, no nic anything. It only prolongs the suck. The nic is gone out of your body in 3 days man. Then it is all mental.

A doctor once told me to get some black licorice, can't be red, and chomp on it until it is mush and then pack it in your lip like a dip. Something about the anise oil in the licorice will help curb the craves naturally unlike putting a nic substitute like gum or lozenges or patch in you. I never tried it so I can't say for certain if it works. I used the patch instead. that was 13 or 14 years ago to quit smoking. I would have to say it is the same for dip. Might be worth a shot man.

Want further support from me? Go ahead and get things in order like flushing dip and rinsing cans and posting roll. I'll be more than glad to support any time of day!

Take care and kick this bitch today man!

[Stranger999]

Hi =)
I am looking to quit chew ...I had a scare last month , I was referred to a ENT because I had a ulcer that appeared on My tongue that would not go away .After trying several meds with no luck...They did a biopsy which came back negative for cancer ...I have tried several times which has only lasted a short period of time ...The last time I tried the nicotine gum but then that caused My TMJ to flare up ....So I am here looking for some advice on how to do this ...I know it's not going to be easy ..

Some advice - read some threads to tell you who we are and what we're about here...

Welcome Center

We quit cold turkey here, nicotine is not allowed in any form. When you have flushed all of your cans and are nicotine free go here to post roll.

October 2016 Quit Group

We promise not to use nicotine every day as soon as we wake up in the morning. Your promise is for 24 hours. Make your promise, keep your promise, and if you still want to quit repeat the next morning. It isn't easy but you will quit and you will have support from your quit brothers in October and the veterans on this site. B)B

[William3208]

Hi =)
I am looking to quit chew ...I had a scare last month , I was referred to a ENT because I had a ulcer that appeared on My tongue that would not go away .After trying several meds with no luck...They did a biopsy which came back negative for cancer ...I have tried several times which has only lasted a short period of time ...The last time I tried the nicotine gum but then that caused My TMJ to flare up ....So I am here looking for some advice on how to do this ...I know it's not going to be easy ..

[Stranger999]

Attention all Pennsylvania dippers! Did you know your taxes will be going up on August 1st? While the new 1$ per pack cigarette tax is getting all of the attention, they will also be adding a tax of 55 cents per ounce of chew. That means you will be paying an extra 66 cents for each and every can!

Want to avoid paying through the nose? QUIT TODAY!!!

[DjPorkchop]

Hi Mr. Solo. I see you made it on roll. Good job man. I'm glad you made it.

I would take the time to get to know your quit group REAl well. Post in other quit groups to . it's all good. Great resources to say the least. Read some Hall Of Fame Speeches and Words of Wisdom. GREAT materials. Also we have a Live Chat you can join in on. Sometimes its busy as all get out, other times not. Just give it a shot any time you want.

Stick with this. It really works. Things get better day by day. I often see guys come in that say they have been going it alone for X amount of days now and they are just miserable as all can be. Much like a dry drunk. That is because they are going it alone. You don't ever have to feel that way man. We are all here for you.

Take care and if you ever need anything, give me a shout!

Ray - 305

Thanks Ray, I appreciate it and I'm sure I'll need help along the way. At this point in the game, I'm only five days in...a small victory but not shit yet. The mind games are in full effect, not so much having to restrain myself from buying a can, but the nonstop rhetorical questions. However, great resoucres on here to assist as you point out. Thanks again.

Don't sell yourself short. Every single day you post and then keep your promise is a victory. 5 days is awesome. Think of all the users out there that wish they could say they were 5 days quit.

Yeah I have to agree. 5 days is freakin awesome! I just was talking to a feller in chat who lol'ed at 3 days. NO! 3 days is awesome, 5 days is bad ass! You are quit today man and that is what counts. Tomorrow does not matter yet as it is not here. Yesterday is gone so who cares. Today is very important.

Wake up tomorrow and post your roll and do it all over again one day at a time man.

[KingNothing]

Hi Mr. Solo. I see you made it on roll. Good job man. I'm glad you made it.

I would take the time to get to know your quit group REAl well. Post in other quit groups to . it's all good. Great resources to say the least. Read some Hall Of Fame Speeches and Words of Wisdom. GREAT materials. Also we have a Live Chat you can join in on. Sometimes its busy as all get out, other times not. Just give it a shot any time you want.

Stick with this. It really works. Things get better day by day. I often see guys come in that say they have been going it alone for X amount of days now and they are just miserable as all can be. Much like a dry drunk. That is because they are going it alone. You don't ever have to feel that way man. We are all here for you.

Take care and if you ever need anything, give me a shout!

Ray - 305

Thanks Ray, I appreciate it and I'm sure I'll need help along the way. At this point in the game, I'm only five days in...a small victory but not shit yet. The mind games are in full effect, not so much having to restrain myself from buying a can, but the nonstop rhetorical questions. However, great resoucres on here to assist as you point out. Thanks again.

Don't sell yourself short. Every single day you post and then keep your promise is a victory. 5 days is awesome. Think of all the users out there that wish they could say they were 5 days quit.

[MR. SOLO]

Hi Mr. Solo. I see you made it on roll. Good job man. I'm glad you made it.

I would take the time to get to know your quit group REAl well. Post in other quit groups to . it's all good. Great resources to say the least. Read some Hall Of Fame Speeches and Words of Wisdom. GREAT materials. Also we have a Live Chat you can join in on. Sometimes its busy as all get out, other times not. Just give it a shot any time you want.

Stick with this. It really works. Things get better day by day. I often see guys come in that say they have been going it alone for X amount of days now and they are just miserable as all can be. Much like a dry drunk. That is because they are going it alone. You don't ever have to feel that way man. We are all here for you.

Take care and if you ever need anything, give me a shout!

Ray - 305

Thanks Ray, I appreciate it and I'm sure I'll need help along the way. At this point in the game, I'm only five days in...a small victory but not shit yet. The mind games are in full effect, not so much having to restrain myself from buying a can, but the nonstop rhetorical questions. However, great resoucres on here to assist as you point out. Thanks again.

[pky1520]

So then I get home with nachos for me and my wife, chicken fingers for my daughter and pizza for my son. Outrageous $40 take out order but what the hell we deserved it. Even stopped to get milk on the way home too.
Then I go out to the patio and see this big frown on my daughter. Guess the chicken fingers and fries were cold. At this point I lost it and just went off on her. Was that the Kodia.talking? I don't know, I think maybe she kind of deserved it. I don't know. But this wasn't the first time I lost it. I think I have gone through at least two cans of Smoky Mountain in the last 24 hours.
...see this is the kind of thing I need. Or maybe I just need to post roll because we can assume every has the same boring stories.

Kodiak, no one's going to beg you dude. The August group is there and rolling. We'd love to have you, love to help you. But if you decide not to post, we'll keep on rolling anyway.

Trust me man, it's a great support system. Every one of these guys is on here every day. Almost all are willing to exchange numbers.

There's no win too small or challenge too tough. The support and commitment of this group is as strong as you will get.

You just have to ask for it and show up every damn day

[Edward]

Afternoon everyone, this is a hell of a resource to have. I already owe the majority of a successful day 4 quit to this site. If anyone minds giving pointers to a new guy on navigating around here, I'd greatly appreciate it. 7/13/16- quit, now seeking those double digit days under my belt.

Mr. Solo,

You'll be with us in the October Group.

Post roll with us every day, and we will be your Brothers of quitting. Ask around and collect some phone numbers, get to know they guys in the group, and we will help to keep you on the right path.

[DjPorkchop]

Hi Mr. Solo. I see you made it on roll. Good job man. I'm glad you made it.

I would take the time to get to know your quit group REAl well. Post in other quit groups to . it's all good. Great resources to say the least. Read some Hall Of Fame Speeches and Words of Wisdom. GREAT materials. Also we have a Live Chat you can join in on. Sometimes its busy as all get out, other times not. Just give it a shot any time you want.

Stick with this. It really works. Things get better day by day. I often see guys come in that say they have been going it alone for X amount of days now and they are just miserable as all can be. Much like a dry drunk. That is because they are going it alone. You don't ever have to feel that way man. We are all here for you.

Take care and if you ever need anything, give me a shout!

Ray - 305

[MR. SOLO]

Afternoon everyone, this is a hell of a resource to have. I already owe the majority of a successful day 4 quit to this site. If anyone minds giving pointers to a new guy on navigating around here, I'd greatly appreciate it. 7/13/16- quit, now seeking those double digit days under my belt.

[KingNothing]

Read the previous post and post roll. 1 problem + nicotine = 2 problems

[Kodiak Quitter]

So then I get home with nachos for me and my wife, chicken fingers for my daughter and pizza for my son. Outrageous $40 take out order but what the hell we deserved it. Even stopped to get milk on the way home too.
Then I go out to the patio and see this big frown on my daughter. Guess the chicken fingers and fries were cold. At this point I lost it and just went off on her. Was that the Kodia.talking? I don't know, I think maybe she kind of deserved it. I don't know. But this wasn't the first time I lost it. I think I have gone through at least two cans of Smoky Mountain in the last 24 hours.
...see this is the kind of thing I need. Or maybe I just need to post roll because we can assume every has the same boring stories.