I have been meaning to quit nicotine since i was around 28 years old. I am now 44. I started dip at age 14(helped me study), switched to cigs at 22, both at 28, then only chew at 38. I stopped once with the help of patches 4 years ago but only lasted 8 months. I now have 2 kids with my GF and I started to feel stunned that this habit had such control of me. I was watching the last lunar eclipse with the family and something in my mind just switched, I realized whats important, and that i had to do whatever I could to preserve my health. I decided on the spot to not put another dip into my lip. And to look at the coming battle with my addiction as a fun test of my strength. To gain energy from the pain I knew was waiting. Well it has worked so far. Two weeks of freedom from that crutch. I feel clear headed, more motivated, better rested, and a better partner to my family. I want this to last......forever
(I copied this from my post in the roll page 1 week ago so I could have a formal intro here in the right section. I am so happy to be quit now for three weeks with my fellow DOG army.)