Decided it is time. After a co-worker recently had a spot removed on his gums I figured that was a good sign to stop dipping.
I'm 26 and I've only been dipping 2-3 years and not that often until recently. It used to be every once in awhile on the drive home from work i'd throw in a chew and that would be all. Now it's basically ANY time I drive my truck I have to have a dip in or I get stir crazy. It's going to be hard for me because i still view it as something fun/cool. I still really enjoy it, it's not as if I'm disgusted with myself, or have a wife nagging me to stop. It gave me something I truly looked forward to at the end of each work day.
So i think the first most important step for me is to find an alternative for while I'm driving. I started making a mug of coffee in the morning which is great. I tried some of the herbal Hooch stuff and couldn't stand it. It would just fall apart and become a complete mess! Anyone have suggestions on what packs better?? Thinking about trying some of the Teaza Energy pouches. Looking for something that produces alot of saliva, as the physical spitting was my favorite part of dipping.
There were several points before I decided to quit that I tried to justify my habit. I felt like I was at a lower risk and could chew safely for the following reasons:
-I only chew about two times a day (1-2 cans a week)
-I only leave the dip in for about 15 minutes at a time tops
-I've developed impeccable oral hygiene since i started dipping (brush, floss, mouthwash 2x a day)
-No family history of cancer
-My dad's been smoking for 45+ years and he's fine
-I can't quit after just 3 years, all my friends still do it, i don't want to be a pu$$y
PLEASE someone shoot down all of the arguments above!
This site has been a great resource already and one of the main reasons i decided to quit. I look forward to becoming part of this community. Please let me know if you have any questions. I am open to any and all conversations!
Day 2...
