30 Hours so Far

[paul-san]

So, I'm 54 days into being quit. I'm glad that I quit. My anxiety of health has been better on a day to day basis. However, I think my anxiety spikes in a huge way dealing with health issues as a result of my quit. The mouth healing has brought canker sores like crazy, much more intense TMJ because I am clenching my jaw in my sleep. This week I had 2 canker sores come up that have also caused my lymph nodes to swell up. It's probably tooth related as well.

I notice guys buying a can a lot more than I used to. Sometimes I think I should tell them about this sight, and honestly sometimes I have that second of "I want some". I wonder if that split second ever goes away? I immediately shake it off but it is still there long enough for me to realize it.

Interesting....

Cowmus,

Thanks for sharing. I am still clenching my jaw and grinding my teeth at night. I use night guards that I purchase over the counter and they help prevent damage that can occur due to the grinding. Seems to be working for me now.

I am sure it will be a while until we are past the trigger of watching folks buy chew and us having a desire to want some. We are rewiring our brains and that'll take some time depending on how long we've chewed and how strong our addiction was.

Proud to be quit with you in our Aug 2016 group!

[CowMus]

So, I'm 54 days into being quit. I'm glad that I quit. My anxiety of health has been better on a day to day basis. However, I think my anxiety spikes in a huge way dealing with health issues as a result of my quit. The mouth healing has brought canker sores like crazy, much more intense TMJ because I am clenching my jaw in my sleep. This week I had 2 canker sores come up that have also caused my lymph nodes to swell up. It's probably tooth related as well.

I notice guys buying a can a lot more than I used to. Sometimes I think I should tell them about this sight, and honestly sometimes I have that second of "I want some". I wonder if that split second ever goes away? I immediately shake it off but it is still there long enough for me to realize it.

Interesting....

[Bert75]

Stay focused. Some real good quittin' going on here. Better days ahead for sure! For me sugar free gum has worked the best. I love seeds but they shred my mouth (I would burn thru the whole damn bag at once).

[FISHFLORIDA]

Welcome aboard Steven. You count minutes if you like as everyone one of them is special being quit! Proud to be quit with you and look forward to your many successes with your quit.

Now I am at 10 days. It feels like it has been 30 at least! Time seems to be moving at a nasty slow pace.
I'm using the Smokey Mountain chew, so not feeling as crazy with oral fixation. But I really want to cut that out too. My mouth seems ultra sensitive since the QUIT.

Canker sore way up high on cheek that has lasted a good 8 days. Sore on my tongue just showed up. Jaw and tooth pain intermittent. And I'm a fucking asshole to be around....

But, I AM QUIT.

Brother CowMus, Appreciate the post and hang in there! Just a few days behind you at 6 and having some of the same issues. My oral fixation isn't that bad, nothing that a quick fake with a licorice drop cant subdue. At least so far. No sores for me but I am experiencing jaw and tooth pain. The pain is typically at night and it's more of a dull soreness with twinges of pain. Although this is primarily a night experience, there have been a couple of pain/soreness flashes during the day for me.

AS far as being an asshole to be around, at least you'll be around. I figure, explain to loved ones what's up and beg support and forgiveness.

With you, I am QUIT!

Appreciate the supportive comments, Paul. It makes a difference.

Also, I like hearing that my symptoms are normal.....hell, I guess we all want to be normal. Haha

Steven

It's day 7 for me and I swear I can actually feel my teeth tingle. It's is the absolute weirdest feeling. I'm glad to hear someone else has similar.

[ZillahCowboy]

Some good quittin' going on in here. Good job guys, keep it up. Life gets better with every day quit. Guaranteed.

[Dundippin]

Steven,

Congratulations on your quit. I waited till I was 59 to quit and am on day 252. I recommend drinking plenty of Orange Juice as it replaces the sugar generated by your brain when using snuff. It will give you extra energy and help you to think.

You will be in a fog for an unknown number of days until you aren't. When the flog lifts it will be wonderful. Remember to distract your mind and think about something else when the craves come. They will come just when you think you have this thing handled. Be ready for it and fight through. Do not let your guard down.

I quit with you today.

Dundippin/Bud

[CowMus]

Welcome aboard Steven. You count minutes if you like as everyone one of them is special being quit! Proud to be quit with you and look forward to your many successes with your quit.

Now I am at 10 days. It feels like it has been 30 at least! Time seems to be moving at a nasty slow pace.
I'm using the Smokey Mountain chew, so not feeling as crazy with oral fixation. But I really want to cut that out too. My mouth seems ultra sensitive since the QUIT.

Canker sore way up high on cheek that has lasted a good 8 days. Sore on my tongue just showed up. Jaw and tooth pain intermittent. And I'm a fucking asshole to be around....

But, I AM QUIT.

Brother CowMus, Appreciate the post and hang in there! Just a few days behind you at 6 and having some of the same issues. My oral fixation isn't that bad, nothing that a quick fake with a licorice drop cant subdue. At least so far. No sores for me but I am experiencing jaw and tooth pain. The pain is typically at night and it's more of a dull soreness with twinges of pain. Although this is primarily a night experience, there have been a couple of pain/soreness flashes during the day for me.

AS far as being an asshole to be around, at least you'll be around. I figure, explain to loved ones what's up and beg support and forgiveness.

With you, I am QUIT!

Appreciate the supportive comments, Paul. It makes a difference.

Also, I like hearing that my symptoms are normal.....hell, I guess we all want to be normal. Haha

Steven

[paul-san]

Welcome aboard Steven. You count minutes if you like as everyone one of them is special being quit! Proud to be quit with you and look forward to your many successes with your quit.

Now I am at 10 days. It feels like it has been 30 at least! Time seems to be moving at a nasty slow pace.
I'm using the Smokey Mountain chew, so not feeling as crazy with oral fixation. But I really want to cut that out too. My mouth seems ultra sensitive since the QUIT.

Canker sore way up high on cheek that has lasted a good 8 days. Sore on my tongue just showed up. Jaw and tooth pain intermittent. And I'm a fucking asshole to be around....

But, I AM QUIT.

Brother CowMus, Appreciate the post and hang in there! Just a few days behind you at 6 and having some of the same issues. My oral fixation isn't that bad, nothing that a quick fake with a licorice drop cant subdue. At least so far. No sores for me but I am experiencing jaw and tooth pain. The pain is typically at night and it's more of a dull soreness with twinges of pain. Although this is primarily a night experience, there have been a couple of pain/soreness flashes during the day for me.

AS far as being an asshole to be around, at least you'll be around. I figure, explain to loved ones what's up and beg support and forgiveness.

With you, I am QUIT!

[CowMus]

Welcome aboard Steven. You count minutes if you like as everyone one of them is special being quit! Proud to be quit with you and look forward to your many successes with your quit.

Now I am at 10 days. It feels like it has been 30 at least! Time seems to be moving at a nasty slow pace.
I'm using the Smokey Mountain chew, so not feeling as crazy with oral fixation. But I really want to cut that out too. My mouth seems ultra sensitive since the QUIT.

Canker sore way up high on cheek that has lasted a good 8 days. Sore on my tongue just showed up. Jaw and tooth pain intermittent. And I'm a fucking asshole to be around....

But, I AM QUIT.

[Maddog59]

Welcome aboard Steven. You count minutes if you like as everyone one of them is special being quit! Proud to be quit with you and look forward to your many successes with your quit.

[CowMus]

Welcome to the site Steven. I'm also in the August 2016 group. One day at a time. Sometimes one hour or minute at a time. I've been using Smokey Mountain snuff as well. Whatever it takes man.

Thanks for the encouragement Gentlemen!

So now I have been without nicotine for 101 hours. I keep counting hours rather than days. Maybe because I emptied my lip of that shit at 5:00 Wednesday, 5/11/16 and didn't count a whole first day until Thursday at 5:00.
Steven

[Shaun_737]

Welcome to the site Steven. I'm also in the August 2016 group. One day at a time. Sometimes one hour or minute at a time. I've been using Smokey Mountain snuff as well. Whatever it takes man.

[DWEIRICK]

Welcome man! Many of us here punished our bodies for many of years! There is still hope all you have to do is give your promise everyday! Go to August 2016 and make that First step you wont regret it trust me.......

[mattlock]

You definitely made the right decision Steven. Welcome aboard. Head on over to the August Quit Group and post roll. That's your promise not to use nicotine in any form for 24 hours, then keep your word for 24 hours. The plan is simple but the implementation can be difficult. That's where your brothers and sisters in your quit group come in. Get their numbers and give yours out. They will lean on you when you are strong and give you someone to lean on when you aren't quite up to it. Brotherhood + accountability = success.

As for the withdrawal symptoms it will suck until it doesn't. Embrace it and remember it. Drink lots and lots of water. It will help with the headaches, fogginess and getting that crap flushed out. Exercise also helps with the insomnia and fogginess I found. I used Smokey Mountain as well when I first started but use seeds, gum, whatever you need to to get you through it.

[CowMus]

My name is Steven. I live in the DFW metroplex and have been in this area a long time. I started dipping regularly when I was about 30 and have kept it up for 22 years.

I have had health issues that I believe are directly linked to my nicotine/tobacco use. So I decided after a few weeks of anxiety and stupid 'maybe's', that I would quit.

I have to say that I don't feel that well at all...but I'm happy to have quit. I'm using the Smokey Mountain chew (although it kinda makes me queasy)

Slept ok last night, but having a very hard time going to sleep tonight.

Steven