Greg, 20+ yr dipper

[shoogie]

Yeah, I'm not worried about it being too close to the real shit. I've used it a couple of times now in the past couple of days. It actuallt doesnt taste too bad, it's the feeling of it that I dont care for, it's very sticky. Maybe I will try the Hooch.

Day 5 has had some rough patches. I was outside doing some yard work and got really dizzy and got the shakes something awful. Had to come in and eat something and sit on the couch for a little bit. Feeling better now.

[Wt57]

So I tried the fake shit and meh. I think I was more curious then anything. Will keep it for an emergency, but dont think I will be using it anymore. My gum tastes much better.

I tried the fake stuff too. I hated it, plus I am a believer that putting anything similar in my lip is a bad idea. That is just my opinion though. Stay Quit

I agree with Buddy. I did everything to cut it out. However there was a period of time that I tried seeds. (Hated it, I felt like a damn bird with no beak) I did get some Australian licorice. It was soft with Apple flavor. It was good to chew and suck on for about a week.

Today, I chew gum occasionally but the oral fixation isn't what it used to be.

Shoo I've been using fake dip since about 3 days before I actually quit. I have hung onto it but don't use it nearly as often now. I do like having it around for when the bad craves come. I think I convinced myself early on that I needed it so I did need it. I truly admire those who don't use the fake but on the other hand being nic free is the goal.
Just a side note i met Mthomas he looks kinda like a bird without a beak. I can't get the picture of Him setting on the bird feeder pecking at the seeds with his little pecker beak out of my head!

[Mthomas3824]

So I tried the fake shit and meh. I think I was more curious then anything. Will keep it for an emergency, but dont think I will be using it anymore. My gum tastes much better.

I tried the fake stuff too. I hated it, plus I am a believer that putting anything similar in my lip is a bad idea. That is just my opinion though. Stay Quit

I agree with Buddy. I did everything to cut it out. However there was a period of time that I tried seeds. (Hated it, I felt like a damn bird with no beak) I did get some Australian licorice. It was soft with Apple flavor. It was good to chew and suck on for about a week.

Today, I chew gum occasionally but the oral fixation isn't what it used to be.

[Buddy Mac]

So I tried the fake shit and meh. I think I was more curious then anything. Will keep it for an emergency, but dont think I will be using it anymore. My gum tastes much better.

I tried the fake stuff too. I hated it, plus I am a believer that putting anything similar in my lip is a bad idea. That is just my opinion though. Stay Quit

[Grizzly25]

I had a dip in when I did anything, video games were no different. I dont play them much anymore though as I used to only play when the wife went to bed, which I considered "my time". But since I'm quit, I'm going to bed earlier then her now, which I think is a big reason for me being able to handle this pretty good. If I was staying up late I would be tired and cranky the next morning which would just add to the stress of the quit, but I'm getting a good nights sleep and feeling awake and refreshed the next morning which is helping my with the early morning crave. I'm day 5 and I am QLF and proud of it!

Good stuff brother!

You will soon enough re-wire your mind to enjoy those activities without using nicotene but for now you do whatever you have to to stay quit!!!!

The toughest days are almost done, and soon you will be enjoying your video games again.

PM me if you need any numbers or help!

[shoogie]

I had a dip in when I did anything, video games were no different. I dont play them much anymore though as I used to only play when the wife went to bed, which I considered "my time". But since I'm quit, I'm going to bed earlier then her now, which I think is a big reason for me being able to handle this pretty good. If I was staying up late I would be tired and cranky the next morning which would just add to the stress of the quit, but I'm getting a good nights sleep and feeling awake and refreshed the next morning which is helping my with the early morning crave. I'm day 5 and I am QLF and proud of it!

[30isEnuff]

When you played video games did you always have a dip in then?
I was told by the veterans of this site to use water, I'm following their advice. Drinking a gallon of water between wake up and lunch. Helps with the craves so I don't cave.
What I am doing:
lots of water, talking alot, reading this site, exercising way more, I have a regular toothpick in my mouth, I don't chew it, it just rests there. I move it from side to side, and it helps. When I get a bad crave, I run to drink the cold water and drink a whole glass. The toothpick helps me not do gum (which i know would make my jaw sore) cause I am an addict and know that I would chew the hell out of the gum like a maniac.
day 7 here and it is very much worth it.
proud to be quit with YOU.

[shoogie]

So I tried the fake shit and meh. I think I was more curious then anything. Will keep it for an emergency, but dont think I will be using it anymore. My gum tastes much better.

[30isEnuff]

You're doing it Shoogie! You can do it all the way! Don't dip "anything", it isn't worth it. To me, For me, dipping any fake stuff is just way to close to the real thing? I actually bought 7 cans from the internet (baccoff) it arrive on day 2 of my quit. I opened a can, smelled it (wintergreen) and said, you know Mike (that's me) you really don't have to do this. Okay, lets try "not" doing this and quitting without help of the fake stuff. Anyway I still have the 7 cans, unused, 1 opened and full.
I am in love with "Burn your bridges MEN! Don't leave anything for the nic Bitch to rebuild with!" Day 6 and Proud to quit with you SHOOGIE!

So far, day 4 is not bad at all. No hot flashes, no cravings either. I'm about to hit the 72 hr mark. I dropped my sons off at preschool, I stopped at a couple of stores on the way home looking for some fake dip just to try it out, but couldnt find any. Anybody have any experience with that stuff? I was reading some of the reviews on this site and looked online, but some of that shit is $5 a can. I dont want to spend that if the shit is horrible.

I use Smokey Mountain Wintergreen you can usually buy it at a Wal-Mart near you!

Alot of guys on here swear by Hooch chew but I havent tried that as of yet, I only occasionally use the fake stuff and really doubt I will buy the Hooch but thats all I got!

QUIT on QUITER!!!

Your getting that shitty drug out of your system and the re-wiring process will be starting, stay strong and focused brother!

[Grizzly25]

So far, day 4 is not bad at all. No hot flashes, no cravings either. I'm about to hit the 72 hr mark. I dropped my sons off at preschool, I stopped at a couple of stores on the way home looking for some fake dip just to try it out, but couldnt find any. Anybody have any experience with that stuff? I was reading some of the reviews on this site and looked online, but some of that shit is $5 a can. I dont want to spend that if the shit is horrible.

I use Smokey Mountain Wintergreen you can usually buy it at a Wal-Mart near you!

Alot of guys on here swear by Hooch chew but I havent tried that as of yet, I only occasionally use the fake stuff and really doubt I will buy the Hooch but thats all I got!

QUIT on QUITER!!!

Your getting that shitty drug out of your system and the re-wiring process will be starting, stay strong and focused brother!

[shoogie]

So far, day 4 is not bad at all. No hot flashes, no cravings either. I'm about to hit the 72 hr mark. I dropped my sons off at preschool, I stopped at a couple of stores on the way home looking for some fake dip just to try it out, but couldnt find any. Anybody have any experience with that stuff? I was reading some of the reviews on this site and looked online, but some of that shit is $5 a can. I dont want to spend that if the shit is horrible.

[Kubrick]

Yesterday, day 3, wasnt so bad. Had a few bouts of some intense hot flashes, but that was about it. I tried to stay busy for the most part to keep my mind from thinking about it, and it worked pretty well. I was worried about night time though. Wasnt sure about going to bed, was nervous about getting some sleep. So I took some seeds and a book up to bed with me and read a few chapters until my eyes started going all buggy and then went to bed and slept like a freaking baby!

Today I am having a hard time waking up. I got a good nights sleep and feel rested, just cant seem to wake up. My eyes are having a hard time focusing and I cant seem to concentrate very well. Just out of it at the moment. Hopefully after a big breakfest it will pass.

Welcome to day 4! Day 4 was my worst day, I think I just stared into space or at my computer monitor all day.

[30isEnuff]

Shoogie, you're the man! First 3 days are really pure hell...but you're doing it. I am day 6 in my quit. You can do this, I PROMISE you! One day at a time. Water, lots of water helps with the crave. Board, read the boards. I am proud to quit with you. Sleep, will get better with time. Reading yourself to sleep is what I do too! Works pretty good for you and me. YOU ROCK!

[shoogie]

Yesterday, day 3, wasnt so bad. Had a few bouts of some intense hot flashes, but that was about it. I tried to stay busy for the most part to keep my mind from thinking about it, and it worked pretty well. I was worried about night time though. Wasnt sure about going to bed, was nervous about getting some sleep. So I took some seeds and a book up to bed with me and read a few chapters until my eyes started going all buggy and then went to bed and slept like a freaking baby!

Today I am having a hard time waking up. I got a good nights sleep and feel rested, just cant seem to wake up. My eyes are having a hard time focusing and I cant seem to concentrate very well. Just out of it at the moment. Hopefully after a big breakfest it will pass.

[willmichaelson]

Shoo you are doing great!  72 hr, and getting it out of your system will be great but don't be fooled the bitch will want back in and your addicted mind will want to give her another chance.  Remember who put the poison in your mouth, when the rage hits you get away from the family. I'm on day 59 and had to send the family away Saturday.  This was my 2nd bad rage, my 1st was day 6  7.    Life without nicotine is awesome.

Yeah, I have no illusions of the struggle being over after the 72hrs, it's just going to be nice to know that that shit is no longer flowing through my body.

Good job, bro! It's a struggle those first few days, but when you realize your mouth isn't as torn up anymore, it's a phenomenal feeling. I've been buying bags of sunflower seeds, and my car's center console has more gum than I care to admit. Whatever you need to shut that nic-bitch out, do it!