Hi all. I am a 25 yr old 2nd year medical student who has dipped for about 10 years. I chewed 2-3 cans/week. I have quit for a few months here and there throughout my experience, but have always had that ONE that drew me back in. I recently decided enough is enough, and have not had a chew for 9 days. Let me tell you it has been awful. I have never went through anything so terrible in my life. I have had heartburn all day and all night (I have never had heartburn) which is completely taking over my life. I have taken many medications and it is not getting better. I have hardly been eating anything because i have no appetite, and I am lucky if i get more than 4 hours of sleep a night. The worst thing has been the ANXIETY. I feel like a nutcase. I have tests coming up in a couple of days which is not helping one bit. I worry about everything, every disease I learn about I magically have in my head. This is really effecting my sleep. I have been constipated from the little food I have been eating.
Is all of this normal? Could some of you share your own experiences with heartburn, insomnia, ANXIETY, and lack of appetite. I would really like to hear about your specific symptoms and would love any tips you may or may not have. Thanks!
