Hey all. Finally quit.
I'm 41 now. First chewed at 11, Redman from my older brother. Made me sick, but I stuck with it. By 13 I was chewing Skoal everyday. By 18 I was chewing pretty much all day, every day. Sometime in my early 30's I switched to Red Seal after Skoal upped their price for the umpteenth time. By then I was often going through more than a can a day.
Had my last pinch of tobacco Jan 24, 2014. Started nicotine gum then. Tortured myself with that, 4mg to 2mg, until March 23, 2014 when I really quit nicotine.
Tried chewing gum, but apparently I'm allergic to sorbitrol (sp?), which is basically gum. I was seriously struggling to function without something in my mouth. On April 14 I was at my wit's end. I decided to Google for a solution before heading for the store. Found this place the alternative chew reviews. Still went to the store, but bought Smokey Mountain instead.
Thanks to those that posted that info. I'm now holding strong!