Greenspidy Intro

[Tuco]

I tried the fake shit back in February. I guess it "helped" in the sense that it allowed me a reasonable facsimile of the dipping experience without the nicotine. In actuality, I believe what it really did was allow me to continue romanticizing the real stuff and put it on a pedestal. Fuck that noise. That shit belongs in the trash, right where I dumped it.

That said, whatever it takes to keep you quit TODAY, that's what matters most.

QLF and keep it up!

[indycolts727]

Thanks guys. One question tho... Any of u have an opinion on the fake shit? I tried it once and thought if was awful. That was 10 years ago and i see new brands out. My vice was Grizzly Straight Long Cut. Not sure if there is anything out there close... Never liked any flavored shit. Part of me doesn't even wanna put anything in my lip. I have been chewing the shit out of cinnamon gum, even wedging it in my lip. Truthfully the physical part has been bearable. The mental part is harder. Thanks for the feedback....

A fly-by post since I haven't hung around regularly for awhile (and feel guilty now and need to 'give back' to guys like you...)

I quit just about two years ago and haven't gone back since. When I was going through the first couple of months I did anything I could to get my mind off the mental cravings - gum, sunflower seeds, and the fake stuff. The fake stuff wasn't great, but it served a purpose. It got me over the fixation of having the dip in my mouth, but after about 2-months I got to the point where I was like, 'this stuff doesn't taste that great, it's a bitch to clean out of my teeth, and it's giving me absolutely no buzz... WTF??' After that, I was good to go.

I can now do things dip-free that I used to mentally 'require' myself to put in a dip - things I wondered if I'd ever be able to do without a dip. I know you have things like that, too, but trust me - a few months from now you'll be doing those things and then suddenly you'll think to yourself, "I'm doing this and I don't have a dip in!"

Indy

[greenspidy]

Thanks guys. One question tho... Any of u have an opinion on the fake shit? I tried it once and thought if was awful. That was 10 years ago and i see new brands out. My vice was Grizzly Straight Long Cut. Not sure if there is anything out there close... Never liked any flavored shit. Part of me doesn't even wanna put anything in my lip. I have been chewing the shit out of cinnamon gum, even wedging it in my lip. Truthfully the physical part has been bearable. The mental part is harder. Thanks for the feedback....

Never liked the fake stuff. Tried mint leaves and shredded beef jerky years ago and both did nothing for me. Sunflower seeds are my next attempt for a go to. Let me know what you try and how it's works for you. Today I quit with you my friend.

I've been surviving with Dentyne Fire gum. Load up a wad and put it in my lip. I get the satisfaction of SOMETHING being there. No satisfaction of spitting tho, as stupid as that sounds. May try seeds for that. I'm really digging this accountability aspect. I've lied to myself b4. As well as this group, I signed a paper with my kids swearing to not dip. No excuses. They know I will be an asshole occaisionaLLY. Thanks for your support, brother.

[greenspidy]

Thanks guys. One question tho... Any of u have an opinion on the fake shit? I tried it once and thought if was awful. That was 10 years ago and i see new brands out. My vice was Grizzly Straight Long Cut. Not sure if there is anything out there close... Never liked any flavored shit. Part of me doesn't even wanna put anything in my lip. I have been chewing the shit out of cinnamon gum, even wedging it in my lip. Truthfully the physical part has been bearable. The mental part is harder. Thanks for the feedback....

I used Smokey Mountain. They make a straight cut version that's not terrible. I say use what ever you can not to put nic back in your lip. Some feel fake is to close to the real thing, I used it for about 2 months then stopped when I felt I didn't need it anymore.

I'm of the same mindset that the fake shit may be too close. Gonna attempt sunflower seeds and stick with gum. If it gets to the point where I feel I may need the fake shit I'll give it another whirl but I'm doing pretty good so far. Thanks for the reply my friend.

[schaef418]

Thanks guys. One question tho... Any of u have an opinion on the fake shit? I tried it once and thought if was awful. That was 10 years ago and i see new brands out. My vice was Grizzly Straight Long Cut. Not sure if there is anything out there close... Never liked any flavored shit. Part of me doesn't even wanna put anything in my lip. I have been chewing the shit out of cinnamon gum, even wedging it in my lip. Truthfully the physical part has been bearable. The mental part is harder. Thanks for the feedback....

Never liked the fake stuff. Tried mint leaves and shredded beef jerky years ago and both did nothing for me. Sunflower seeds are my next attempt for a go to. Let me know what you try and how it's works for you. Today I quit with you my friend.

[MCO]

Thanks guys. One question tho... Any of u have an opinion on the fake shit? I tried it once and thought if was awful. That was 10 years ago and i see new brands out. My vice was Grizzly Straight Long Cut. Not sure if there is anything out there close... Never liked any flavored shit. Part of me doesn't even wanna put anything in my lip. I have been chewing the shit out of cinnamon gum, even wedging it in my lip. Truthfully the physical part has been bearable. The mental part is harder. Thanks for the feedback....

I used Smokey Mountain. They make a straight cut version that's not terrible. I say use what ever you can not to put nic back in your lip. Some feel fake is to close to the real thing, I used it for about 2 months then stopped when I felt I didn't need it anymore.

[greenspidy]

Thanks guys. One question tho... Any of u have an opinion on the fake shit? I tried it once and thought if was awful. That was 10 years ago and i see new brands out. My vice was Grizzly Straight Long Cut. Not sure if there is anything out there close... Never liked any flavored shit. Part of me doesn't even wanna put anything in my lip. I have been chewing the shit out of cinnamon gum, even wedging it in my lip. Truthfully the physical part has been bearable. The mental part is harder. Thanks for the feedback....

[Spence249]

New to this. Forgive me if this is in the wrong area.... Figure I have half-assed trying to quit in the past. Never serious to myself or others. I have recognized that. I've tried to ween myself off but that's just an excuse to use a lil longer. Cold turkey and support is my plan and i have made it through the hardest part (for me), that dreaded first 3 days. I know I have a long road but i am committed.... My name is Tommy. I'm 44 years old. Been dipping for 30 years. I will be of any help or assistance to anyone that may need or want it as I hope I can expect likewise from any of you. Not gonna pretend to be an expert on anything but I do know this: This shit has had a control on me for 3 fucking decades and I am done playing victim. Thanks for this group. My quit day was 7/30/14. the last day I was a victim.

Welcome to KTC.
Read as much as you can.
Educate yourself on what you're up against.
Quitting isn't easy, but it's so worth it.

[MCO]

New to this. Forgive me if this is in the wrong area.... Figure I have half-assed trying to quit in the past. Never serious to myself or others. I have recognized that. I've tried to ween myself off but that's just an excuse to use a lil longer. Cold turkey and support is my plan and i have made it through the hardest part (for me), that dreaded first 3 days. I know I have a long road but i am committed.... My name is Tommy. I'm 44 years old. Been dipping for 30 years. I will be of any help or assistance to anyone that may need or want it as I hope I can expect likewise from any of you. Not gonna pretend to be an expert on anything but I do know this: This shit has had a control on me for 3 fucking decades and I am done playing victim. Thanks for this group. My quit day was 7/30/14. the last day I was a victim.

Welcome Tommy, sounds like you're serious about your quit Some advice as you move from the physical withdrawal to the mental. Start off by getting involved here; get to know your quit group but also the vets. Post and read as much as you can. Also get some alternatives...sun flower seeds, jolly ranchers, fake dip, etc as they all help satisfy that oral fixation. Drink the Kool - Aid and you'll stay quit. PM me if you need anything.

MCO

[basshaug]

New to this. Forgive me if this is in the wrong area.... Figure I have half-assed trying to quit in the past. Never serious to myself or others. I have recognized that. I've tried to ween myself off but that's just an excuse to use a lil longer. Cold turkey and support is my plan and i have made it through the hardest part (for me), that dreaded first 3 days. I know I have a long road but i am committed.... My name is Tommy. I'm 44 years old. Been dipping for 30 years. I will be of any help or assistance to anyone that may need or want it as I hope I can expect likewise from any of you. Not gonna pretend to be an expert on anything but I do know this: This shit has had a control on me for 3 fucking decades and I am done playing victim. Thanks for this group. My quit day was 7/30/14. the last day I was a victim.

Welcome spidy. It sounds like you have the right attitude and are fed up with this poison. Have you posted roll yet?

If not. Head to the welcome center. It will explain what roll (our daily promise to ourselves and our quit brothers not to use nicotine) and how to post it. You are in the November quit group. Its a little hectic in there at the moment but we can help you get on roll. PM me and I can fill any holes in.

Oh hell you've been on roll today and yesterday! Welcome spidy. Thanks for letting us know a little about yourself. Keep on reading on this site, lots of great info to help you. Don't hesitate to fill us in on how things are going. Get to know your group as well as some old timers. Its great to get different perspectives.

[basshaug]

New to this. Forgive me if this is in the wrong area.... Figure I have half-assed trying to quit in the past. Never serious to myself or others. I have recognized that. I've tried to ween myself off but that's just an excuse to use a lil longer. Cold turkey and support is my plan and i have made it through the hardest part (for me), that dreaded first 3 days. I know I have a long road but i am committed.... My name is Tommy. I'm 44 years old. Been dipping for 30 years. I will be of any help or assistance to anyone that may need or want it as I hope I can expect likewise from any of you. Not gonna pretend to be an expert on anything but I do know this: This shit has had a control on me for 3 fucking decades and I am done playing victim. Thanks for this group. My quit day was 7/30/14. the last day I was a victim.

Welcome spidy. It sounds like you have the right attitude and are fed up with this poison. Have you posted roll yet?

If not. Head to the welcome center. It will explain what roll (our daily promise to ourselves and our quit brothers not to use nicotine) and how to post it. You are in the November quit group. Its a little hectic in there at the moment but we can help you get on roll. PM me and I can fill any holes in.

[greenspidy]

New to this. Forgive me if this is in the wrong area.... Figure I have half-assed trying to quit in the past. Never serious to myself or others. I have recognized that. I've tried to ween myself off but that's just an excuse to use a lil longer. Cold turkey and support is my plan and i have made it through the hardest part (for me), that dreaded first 3 days. I know I have a long road but i am committed.... My name is Tommy. I'm 44 years old. Been dipping for 30 years. I will be of any help or assistance to anyone that may need or want it as I hope I can expect likewise from any of you. Not gonna pretend to be an expert on anything but I do know this: This shit has had a control on me for 3 fucking decades and I am done playing victim. Thanks for this group. My quit day was 7/30/14. the last day I was a victim.