My name is Scott and I have been dipping for 28 years. I started dipping hawkin at age 12 and graduated up to Skoal wintergreen quickly. I then switched over to Skoal straight long cut and stayed with that brand until I switched over to the cheaper Grizzley and Timberwolf pouches a few years ago. I was and am the text book definition of an addict. It had got to the point that I would dip in bed with my wife laying there next to me. I dipped at work, home and all places in between. I could not imagine a life without dip in it. I had commented with fellow long time dippers that it would be easier to give up sex than dipping. I had settled with the fact that I would never be able to quit the habit, period.
Recently, I came to the point in my life where I was tired of this terrible habit having complete control over me. I prayed to God for his help to quit and then I quit. That was on April 29th. On April 30th, I went to my doctor and told him what I was doing. He was very supportive and prescribed me some medication to help with the physical withdrawls that were already setting in. I have a good support system but felt like you all would be yet another way for me to be accountable to someone. For me, this will be key. Things are going surprisingly well so far, other than the daily "triggers" that I battle. I am coping with them well so far. Thank you for your time and any suggestions or comments will always be appreciated.
