Here we go!

[Cornholio]

Congrats on the double digits today. 10 days in. Keep that rolling!

[78Dentside]

I like the outlook on attitude AppleJack. I am pissed off I ever started, and can definitely use that.

I think this is going to be more of a mental battle than physical battle for me. Not feeling all the supposed effects from Nicotine withdrawal. Bought some of the Teaza Energy Pouches to keep me occupied while I drive. Really diggin' them so far!

Day 5.

[AppleJack]

I really appreciate all the replies. Both encouraging, and harsh truth. Was listening to a podcast today that was discussing the warriors ethos, basically a state of mind in which failure is not an option. I took this as a sign and have already applied it to my quit. I know it will not be easy but in my mind i've already won, and that's the mindset I am sticking to.

The cravings are real and nearly impossible to ignore. I am glad I had the foresight to try and stop this now, i can only imagine it gets exponentially harder as the years go on.

Hey DentSide, just checking on you brother. I quit with you today. We can do this! Your not alone.
Cantoo - day 6

Cantoo isn't alone but it appears that Dent is doing it alone. Just another typical young pussy that doesn't want to commit. Lack of commitment leaves the door open for caving.

Dentside, I don't see you on roll. You already cured?

Completely cured, it's a miracle!

Nah, it's actually pretty fucking hard...but feeling good about it. I just couldn't figure out how to post roll yesterday. Got it now though!

Obviously i'm very early in my quit (Day 4), and so far everyday feels like a grind and I am constantly thinking about not buying chew, or quitting, or what i can do instead. How long does it take to get to the point where it's not even on my mind in anyway? I would imagine a looooooong time.

Oh and Wt57, I ain't no pussy 'arse'

Dude... it is a grind. You will think about it constantly. Ain't no way around that. What's cool, though, is that your thoughts will shift from a sense of longing to, in most cases, being outright pissed off that you did this to yourself.

Roll with pissed off. It'll serve you well.

Don't sweat a time frame. That's actually a little detrimental to your quit. It will take however long it takes for you to turn the page. It's a bit masochistic but... you need to revel in "the suck". Take some joy in how fucking awful quitting is. Never forget that this sucks more than anything... ever. Own it. Wear the suffering as a badge that you're quitting something that breaks most people. My mom is sick as hell and dying in a hospital right now because she let nicotine own her. She won't give it up.

You're on the path to freedom... stay on it. Be better. Be bigger.

[78Dentside]

I really appreciate all the replies. Both encouraging, and harsh truth. Was listening to a podcast today that was discussing the warriors ethos, basically a state of mind in which failure is not an option. I took this as a sign and have already applied it to my quit. I know it will not be easy but in my mind i've already won, and that's the mindset I am sticking to.

The cravings are real and nearly impossible to ignore. I am glad I had the foresight to try and stop this now, i can only imagine it gets exponentially harder as the years go on.

Hey DentSide, just checking on you brother. I quit with you today. We can do this! Your not alone.
Cantoo - day 6

Cantoo isn't alone but it appears that Dent is doing it alone. Just another typical young pussy that doesn't want to commit. Lack of commitment leaves the door open for caving.

Dentside, I don't see you on roll. You already cured?

Completely cured, it's a miracle!

Nah, it's actually pretty fucking hard...but feeling good about it. I just couldn't figure out how to post roll yesterday. Got it now though!

Obviously i'm very early in my quit (Day 4), and so far everyday feels like a grind and I am constantly thinking about not buying chew, or quitting, or what i can do instead. How long does it take to get to the point where it's not even on my mind in anyway? I would imagine a looooooong time.

Oh and Wt57, I ain't no pussy 'arse'

[Supplehands]

I really appreciate all the replies. Both encouraging, and harsh truth. Was listening to a podcast today that was discussing the warriors ethos, basically a state of mind in which failure is not an option. I took this as a sign and have already applied it to my quit. I know it will not be easy but in my mind i've already won, and that's the mindset I am sticking to.

The cravings are real and nearly impossible to ignore. I am glad I had the foresight to try and stop this now, i can only imagine it gets exponentially harder as the years go on.

Hey DentSide, just checking on you brother. I quit with you today. We can do this! Your not alone.
Cantoo - day 6

Cantoo isn't alone but it appears that Dent is doing it alone. Just another typical young pussy that doesn't want to commit. Lack of commitment leaves the door open for caving.

Dentside, I don't see you on roll. You already cured?

[Wt57]

I really appreciate all the replies. Both encouraging, and harsh truth. Was listening to a podcast today that was discussing the warriors ethos, basically a state of mind in which failure is not an option. I took this as a sign and have already applied it to my quit. I know it will not be easy but in my mind i've already won, and that's the mindset I am sticking to.

The cravings are real and nearly impossible to ignore. I am glad I had the foresight to try and stop this now, i can only imagine it gets exponentially harder as the years go on.

Hey DentSide, just checking on you brother. I quit with you today. We can do this! Your not alone.
Cantoo - day 6

Cantoo isn't alone but it appears that Dent is doing it alone. Just another typical young pussy that doesn't want to commit. Lack of commitment leaves the door open for caving.

[Cantoo]

I really appreciate all the replies. Both encouraging, and harsh truth. Was listening to a podcast today that was discussing the warriors ethos, basically a state of mind in which failure is not an option. I took this as a sign and have already applied it to my quit. I know it will not be easy but in my mind i've already won, and that's the mindset I am sticking to.

The cravings are real and nearly impossible to ignore. I am glad I had the foresight to try and stop this now, i can only imagine it gets exponentially harder as the years go on.

Hey DentSide, just checking on you brother. I quit with you today. We can do this! Your not alone.
Cantoo - day 6

[Rawls]

When you get back in here.....
Post roll here:
topic/11465559/
Come taste a little freedom...way better than that worm dirt rat turd.

[Evan Russell]

Dentside,

Welcome brother, I quit with you! You can quit if you really want to. When you start rationalizing why you can keep dipping, then you are not going to really quit. I rationalized my way through dipping for 7 years. I started dipping in the military, and I used to always tell myself "I'll quit when I get out of the Army." Well, guess what, that time came and went, and I still dipped for 2.5 more years, because I was always rationalized my addiction. Just decide to quit. And like you said, the warrior ethos says failure is not an option. I can tell you that is very true from my time overseas. Keep that mantra! You can quit this disgusting drug!

[78Dentside]

I really appreciate all the replies. Both encouraging, and harsh truth. Was listening to a podcast today that was discussing the warriors ethos, basically a state of mind in which failure is not an option. I took this as a sign and have already applied it to my quit. I know it will not be easy but in my mind i've already won, and that's the mindset I am sticking to.

The cravings are real and nearly impossible to ignore. I am glad I had the foresight to try and stop this now, i can only imagine it gets exponentially harder as the years go on.

[Cantoo]

Hey bud, you can quit this nic shit. But it seems your not totally on board. Look, I only dipped a can a week. But I dipped everyday all day for 38 fucking years just left it in longer and hardly ever spit. I thought, man I don't dip like some of these other brothers in here do. I've got a problem, they have an addiction! Wrong! Quit being a dumbass like I was. You and I are no better than anyone else in here regarding addiction. We are all ADDICTS. Just quit man, join roll call everyday with me. I quit with you. BE STRONG. We can do this.
Cantoo -5-

[Supplehands]

Hey Dent. I'm replying to your intro because you are sort of similar to me. I'm 25 (dipped longer, about 7 years) and had a slower dip speed than alot of people (can every 3-4 days). So it sounds like you may relate to me a bit.

I can tell you, unequivocally, why you should stop: because one day your going to realize that a year or two of dipping turned into 10 or 15 years. We all make excuse why we can continue dipping (I haven't done it long, I don't dip much, my friends haven't quit yet, I'm too stressed, I'm too bored at work, I'm too bored driving my route, my friends wedding is coming up, new years eve party is coming, I'll quit next spring when I change jobs...then you wake up, and you walk to the bathroom to take a piss. You look at yourself in the mirror and you realize its been 20 years.

The best time to quit is right now. Today. Because today is the only fucking day that matters in life. Tomorrow is a figment of your imagination. I told myself I'd dip for a year, I dipped for 7. That's a lot of excuses. I don't make excuses anymore because I'm busy living my life.

Stay strong. Dive into things here. Today is what matters.

[Wt57]

Well I'm gonna be much less kind. From your intro I really don't think your really ready to quit and I don't believe that you will quit now. I was where you are about 40 years ago. Then I was the one that had the spots removed a dozen years later. Then a few years later I started losing teeth. At 20 years of addiction my brother got stage 4 melanoma and I was warned to get checked annually. Did I quit? Hell no, I couldn't, I was too addicted. I tried and tried but always gave up. Nicotine was the only thing that would relieve the withdrawal pains. Well sir, 1375 days ago the pain of living with nicotine became worse than the pain of quitting. You said that you don't want to be a pussy! Well, you are a pussy and so was I. The pussy is the addict that gives into their addiction. Can you quit? Of course you can, look at all of us that do it daily.
You don't chew much, true. But, it will escalate, I can promise you that. Your father has smoked for 45+ years and had no problem. True, but my neighbor smoked for 40 years and he had no problem toll his nonsmoking wife died of lung cancer. You are a typical young addict with all the excuses. I hate watching young quitter that don't take this serious. You remind me of my failed adult life. I hate the fact that I didn't grow a set of balls till I turned 55, how sad is that.

If you don't want to be a pussy prove your a man.

[southgafarmer]

Just remember, no amount or time of tobacco use "causes" cancer. One dip may start the ball rolling, and a million other factors come into play. Why risk it? Who cares about looking cool if you're dead? You may never get cancer from dip or tobacco, but it damn sure ain't worth the risk!

[Rawls]

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...

Welcome Dent!

Glad you allowing reality to make a difference in your way of thinking.

Regarding your statements your wanting us too shoot down.

Answer me this.
If nicotine has never help a person in history......
And has been a couse for millions of slow cancerous deaths.
Why would anyone use it?

You have been sold a lie that it is good.
Not one doctor will agree. For any reason.

Find something else to try and kill yourself with!

Flush it..... Post roll here every morning. Help yourself live a life unlike no other.
You be an example for your friends to follow.
Lead them.... With the truth.
I quit with you today.
Rawls 414