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Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life!!!
When you’ve made the decision to quit dipping you need support. You’ll get it right here at KillTheCan! This site is dedicated to helping people QUIT dip, smokeless & chewing tobacco! It will be a long & difficult road, but we are confident that you too can be successful and quit dip!
All articles on KillTheCan.org are written by members of our forums. These are people who understand what it means to quit. They write these articles from the perspective of a quitter. Don’t believe the “experts” that you find out there on the web – believe someone that has successfully QUIT DIP.
Day 1 in the books. I am definitely dealing with the fog. I refuse to be controlled by nicotine any more. New chapter to my life. Luckily i have a few buddies who i am quitting with. Pray for me.
Day 376!!! Just realized today that I forgot my 1 yr. Dip free. Can’t say its always been easy. Honestly I still feel that urge to go buy a tin. I still try to avoid long drives, sporting events, large groups of people, and drinking more that 2 or 3 “beverages” in a day. Good luck brothers, no road worth traveling doesn’t have a few bumps..
Well I’m trying again starting today. This will be at least my 10th time trying to quit.
I’m on day 5….I found myself in a 7-11 last night but walked out without buying anything. Longest I’ve been without dip since I started 10 years ago.
Today is the day I quit. I’m done with dip. I started dipping when I was 17, and now I’m 25. Wasted too much time and money on that crap. I’m just hoping I can make it.
Hey guys, all your comments and support for eachother is really wonderful to see. Started chewing at 15 when I started playing major-junior hockey, I’m 22 now, and after a can-a-day for about 3 years, I’m getting ready to get off the stuff. Taking a dip was the worst decision of my life. Making a quit date (my first true attempt to quit) might be the best decision of my life. I made this decision after realizing how madly in love I am with my girlfriend of three years. It dawned upon me one day how devastated I would be without her in my life. I’ve realized the negative effects of chewing and it came to my mind she probably would be equally devastated without me, and that’s not fair to do to her. I have the world of support with me (from her and this forum) and I ask for all your well-wishes and good luck as I embark on this journey. I wish you all the best of luck. Lets get this stuff the fuck out of our mouths. Day 1 coming 11/12/14 (my girlfriends birthday, one of my many gifts to her)
With best regards,
Connor.
I haven’t chewed in 9 days and i have developed a bit of a sore throat. Also when I am sleeping I wake up every hour or two. How long till these symptoms go away?
Reed – sore throat and sleep issues are VERY common when quitting. Here’s a pretty good timeline of how long things will last:
https://www.killthecan.org/your-quit/what-to-expect-when-you-quit-dipping/
and here’s a great list of symptoms that you may experience:
https://www.killthecan.org/your-quit/symptoms-of-quitting-dip-chew/
Hang in there… double digits on the horizon!
Reed , like chewie says, these things are common, happens to all of us. Don’t give up, it is just your body reacting to the absence of the thousands of elements being kicked out of your body. i don’t know if you drink, but it is kind of like that, the alcohol poisoning gets metabolized within a day, but nicotine and other things that are in the dip, well, that takes a little while longer. No biggie though, its gotta be done, pretty soon you’ll see the results. hang in there.
Two weeks and about one day dip free. Happy to say I’m still doing great as far as cravings go. I have had some problems with anxiety but that has little to nothing to do with the nic. It’s just something I’ve had to deal with for some time now. But otherwise these last few weeks have been excellent and my only regret is that I couldn’t find this strength years ago.
No Sweat dude, glad you are quiting now.
Today is my 100 day of quiting. You can do it too.
Hey guys, I live in Georgia & dip is everywhere around me. I’ve switched from various Skoal fruity flavors to mainly Copenhagen southern cut. I started dipping at 19, now I’m 23 & the heartburn & stomach pains are too intense to ignore. I dipped wintergreen smokey mountain for a few months back in the Spring, I’m gonna try that again. Wish me luck
Good Luck Bill.
Coffee pouches at getgrinds.com can help
On day 5. Feeling pretty good! I’m 33 years old and have been dippin since 15. Grizzly has been my brand. While I must admit I miss it I never plan on having another. I want to see my son grow up and I want to spend many more good years with my wife. I love this site…it’s been huge for me thus far.
good for you, may I ask if you ever tried to quit before? and What made you quit this time other than your son and wife? that by itself is enough, but what is it about yourself that want to do it?
6 days without a pinch. Never thought id say that. 3rd day was killer so the past days seem great by comparison. Any idea of how long it takes to ‘forget about’ putting one in? My schedule is the same almost everyday so certain times a day are a nightmare to combat since I’ve thrown a pinch in at those times for the past 10 years. How long until that part goes away? Haha…
Ben
I am day 82, I still think about a dip. What has changed is the “craves” are not as often, yet , although not as often, they seem to be powerful.
At my stage, when I have a crave, I have my own tools to deal with it.
1) use fake stuff. Smokey mountain
2)post here
3)read other vets posting
4) I can now identify the crave and know it will be gone within 3 minutes, so I ignore it as much as I can
5) I want to quit, so I am very disciplined on keeping my quit
6) use sunflower seeds
7) I ate a to. Of carrots
I know guys here that are over 100 days, and at times still have craves, get past day 20, after your fog, and things will get a bit easier
Keep posting!!
Jeff
Day 82
Hey guys, new to the site. Day 2 of quitting and for some reason I feel really good. I don’t have any of the typical symptoms. I do find myself just thinking about it at times but for whatever reason I’m able to talk myself out of it unlike the last time I tried to quit. The hardest part for me honestly is the boredom after work, on breaks at work, driving around, or free time, etc. What did most of you guys do to ease that and does it get better?
Tom – fake dip (no nicotine, no tobacco) can really help with the “boredom” you’re experiencing as it will allow you to fulfill the oral fixation you’re missing. Links, reviews, etc. here https://www.killthecan.org/your-quit/smokeless-alternatives/.
As for when it gets better, here’s a pretty good timeline. Even though you’re not dealing with most of this stuff now, prepare yourself as you very well may in the future. https://www.killthecan.org/your-quit/what-to-expect-when-you-quit-dipping/
24 hours without dip. That’s all I have to say about that.
Chuck, Tom
Keep on going, don’t give into the nic bitch, do exactly what chewie suggests, get some fake chew.
Check the timeline on what to expect, it pretty accurate!
Jeff
Day 81
Keep the fight going chuck!
Post and let us know how your doing
Jeff
Day 81
Im only 20 and ive been dipping for about 7 years. my lip and gums are raw. what are some good ways to help cut back and eventually quit?
25 hours in for me . 35 years dipping. My whole life is a trigger. I run a farm and can dip anytime I want. This is gonna be hard
Welby,
Let us know your still hanging in there!!!
Jeff
Day81
I know what you Mean Welby, the hardest part is to start, you already did that, now lets go for the second step now.
i need help guys. bout to dip. need suppport
dissuade me please
Dude I am at 17 days. You can do it. I used to chew from the time I got up til I went to sleep except when I ate. Yea it sucks to stop but you’ll get piece of mind. Somebody on this website had a great phrase that I will here
“The only thing tobacco is good for-is keeping you addicted to tobacco!”
Don’t give up dude.
Rick, Deepy, thank you guys for your responses. It’s been ten days since I first started quitting. Once during the second day my cravings were so bad that I ran my ring finger around a leftover can to get any tobacco residue into my system. I was dip-free again until the 29th when I got wasted, wrote that post, and did the same thing.
My problem now is not the dip. Even though I’ve fallen off the wagon twice, regardless of how little the amounts were, I have, like almost all of us here, needed to replace the habit with something. I would dip most around bed time, and now that I don’t have that ritual, about half of the ten days I’ve been quitting I have taken Xanax and drank booze. In fact, I’m sad to say I don’t even remember posting that plea for help and I feel badly for taking advantage of your guys’ help by making a drunken plea. Anyway I’m dipping less, but I’m developing this other habit that is not good either and definitely not safe. Please let me know what you guys think is a healthier way to handle this problem.
Thanks for your help guys. I enjoy reading encouraging things from everyone here.
Absolutely Jasper, you have come to the right place for help. Why don’t you start by telling us and yourself, what has made you quit? How long did you do it? how many cans a day? share a little bit about yourself. One thing I can offer you right away as a quitter myself, You have to really want to quit and not do it for anyone else.
Rick, Deepy, thank you guys for your responses. It’s been ten days since I first started quitting. Once during the second day my cravings were so bad that I ran my ring finger around a leftover can to get any tobacco residue into my system. I was dip-free again until the 29th when I got wasted, wrote that post, and did the same thing.
My problem now is not the dip. Even though I’ve fallen off the wagon twice, regardless of how little the amounts were, I have, like almost all of us here, needed to replace the habit with something. I would dip most around bed time, and now that I don’t have that ritual, about half of the ten days I’ve been quitting I have taken Xanax and drank booze. In fact, I’m sad to say I don’t even remember posting that plea for help and I feel badly for taking advantage of your guys’ help by making a drunken plea. Anyway I’m dipping less, but I’m developing this other habit that is not good either and definitely not safe. Please let me know what you guys think is a healthier way to handle this problem.
Thanks for your help guys. I enjoy reading encouraging things from everyone here.
Jasper
Hang in there my man. Yes quitting is hard, very hard, we are addicts.
My fight started 81 days ago, and the first 3 days was hell, but once you get past three days, go for 4 days, before you know it you made it a week.
Some of us that’s post a lot have said, it takes a tough man to quit. And your a tough dude!
Day 100 may seem impossible and so far away, and really, it isn’t. My plan was make it a week, which in turn I was at a month, then two months.
Fight bro. U can do it,,, post as often as you can, you have a bunch if guys here rooting you on
Jeff
Day 81
No Problem,
We are addicted just like you, we struggled like hell also to start kicking the habit. Like you, we had our cave ins and all that, we substituded the habit with other dangerous things, that’s nothing new, the bottom line: We were just not ready.
At some point something came up powerful enough that scares the shit out of you or shames you so bad that makes you realize “It is time to quit”, but you are the only one that can make that decision, because you and only you will have to walk that walk. Sooner or later.
For Me, it was a Medical issue, nothing else would stop me, but that was able to stop me. You can wait until you have no choice but stop or you can make that decision on your own now.
i aint lecturing, just offering what I learned from all this shit had to go through.
Day 12 dip free. Kinda sad I had a dream I started back up. But still going strong! Some days are worse than others but I couldn’t be happier with my choice to quit. We need to make kill the can shirts!
On day 4. I dipped grizzly wintergreen for 5 years and this is by far the hardest thing I’ve done in a while. the cravings are some serious shit. just wanna throw a whole can in my mouth. i am doing it for my health, family and girlfriend. I am a college student athlete and stressed out most days with school and dip really helps my stress and anxiety. I’m hoping to overcome this nasty habit so I’m not reliant on dip anymore. I am doing it cold turkey so far and chewing gum every now and then. i may end up getting that snuff.
Day 6, almost at the week mark. First three days I was highly irritable – dare I say depressed – and the cravings were massive. Almost a week out and I am feeling better. The cravings have waned but the fog is still around.
And last night I went out drinking and resisted all types of tobacco, and I’m proud of that. I also wanted to thank the guys for creating this website and everyone who comments. Knowing there are people who are struggling with the same things as me is motivational and supportive.
Officially one week three hours and ten minutes (give or take a few) completely nic free! I felt the fog and the weird depression the first few days but so far this whole experience has been great! I’m rediscovering all the things that I lost because I had to hide for an hour with a damn dip in my mouth. I feel incredibly fortunate to have things going so smoothly so far. Still so far to go but I am so happy to report that I’m still on the path to beating this thing!
awesome dude, you are a lucky one. keep posting so we know how you doing, a lot of us go through some really hellacious time and it lasts for a lot longer than a week, so please do share.
Day 4..doing it cold turkey…main thing getting me through it is gum and your website! I’ve even curbed the gum and increased the visits to your site. Early sat morning everyone else is asleep except me and the nic bitch….trying to get her to get out
Hang in there Dude, complete your week, you and Patrick up there are on the way, Keep posting here, tell us how you doing, cuss at us, ask questions, that’s why we are all here for.
DDD
3rd try… Starting day 3 without chew. I need to figure out a way to remember this a permanent decision and not just a ‘five day challenge’. Everytime I fail the addiction/use gets far worse and the spiral takes me further down. Absolutely anything can set me off right now and I just need it to pass.
Patrick, congratulations on your decision to quit, day 3 is the hardest of them all, today you should be on your way out, it is the first day of your climb up to recovery, hang in there, complete your week and post your experiences, it sure helps a lot.
Keep kickin ass Patrick! Your surrounded with help and cheering you and Boober on! We want you to succeed!
I am 48 hours dip free, quit a couple of years ago and then fell off the horse when I thought I could handle just one for old times sake. This fog sucks, The nicorette gum helps very little. The fog sucks, but I won’t cave, this battle is a mental battle, I will win.
Here’s a couple of thoughts on “just one”
https://www.killthecan.org/additional-resources/just-one-little-chew/
https://www.killthecan.org/facts-figures/the-pride-of-just-one/
I’d urge you to drop that nic gum – you’re actually just keeping your addiction alive by chewing it. Sure it “takes the edge off” but that’s cause it contains nicotine. Go 100% nic free so you can truly begin your recovery!
One week dip free. Getting harder for me.
Come on now…keep it clean…a week in that’s the hard part..if u can get through a week let’s shoot for another week! Ur body is healing …keep up the good work..
One week Down, Hot Dam, you made it Dalton, you are there, it is at this point when the tobacco has left your body, now its all you against yourself wrestling with the idea of going back, Keep in mind, you are fighting an idea, something that is not real, get it?, that idea is nothing without you putting you mind and body into it. Not really sure how to explain it.
I hope it makes sense. Keep up the good work.
Thank you ! Today is one of those shitty days where I want to go and get a tin. But made it this far why give up now. Thank guys for the support!
Dalton, I ain’t nobody to give advise, but I made it cold turkey until I was 85 days. I could no longer do it without something in my lip. So I bought that nicotine and tobacco free junk to help me, and I am not sure if this is a new habit or not, but it has kept me from doing the real thing.. Good luck and keep up the good fight.
Officially one day, one hour, and twenty minutes without any tobacco. So far I’ve been doing well. Of course it’s almost always right there in the back of my mind begging me to just run up town and get one more can. Just one last hurrah and then we can quit for real. But I’m committed this time. I haven’t made it this far since I started back up five years ago. I know I can do this. Thank you all for the stories and I wish you all the best as we kick this things ass together!
Day 34 for me. I bought two 10 packs of the nicotine gum (2 and 4mg respectively) when I picked my quit date to get through the difficult physical withdrawal part. I promised myself I wouldn’t buy any more of the gum in after running out. The last thing I wanted was to move my addiction from chew to the gum. I ran out after two days and kept my promise so I’m 32 days nicotine free today. Reading through the inspirational stories on this site helped me and still does today if I find myself having difficulty. Its good to have a place to come to where others relate. Keep the faith and good luck.
Good Job, got one month done, now lets work on the next one.
Hope you guys are right tired of feelin like shit.
I know what you mean, I went through it myself, the easy part is to get back to it and face the consequences, the hard part is to stay quit and regain our health, strength and the will power to defeat one of the hardest habits to break on earth. If you can do this, you can do anything you put your mind to it.
Think about it this way, You probably dipped for a couple of years, to reverse all the damage done will take a little while. Tough it out and Just do it one day at a time.
Day 3 no dip. How long till this feelings over??
Day 3 is typically one of the worst as it takes nicotine 72 hours to work its way out of your body. It will take some time yet before you start feeling “normal” but you’re through one of the roughest patches and at this point, you’re 100% nicotine free. No going back now!!! https://www.killthecan.org/your-quit/what-to-expect-when-you-quit-dipping/
That’s right Dalton, Chewie is right, the nicotine detoxification is finally processed all of it out of your liver, blood and brain. You are on your way out of that addiction, the next step is going to be all mental, it’s gonna suck like Hell, but you can do it. Just keep posting here and ask questions or rant away like the rest of us. I am on day 83 myself and I still rant in here it helps me, it should help you too.
I am trying to make the decision to quit after almost 17 years of dipping. I started at a VERY young age and it has had a hold of me ever since. I am in the Army and my work gets pretty stressful at times which triggers my use. I started on Cope and swtiched to Grizzly when I was 18. I have tried to quit, but caved every time. I want to quit to save money and not expose my young kids to a bad habit. I just need some solid advice on how to kick it. I tried that herbal crap and couldnt stomach the taste, and then I tried pouches, but went right back to long cut straight. Please, any advice from some of you guys that have kicked the habit would be greatly appreciated.
Shad I am on day 83, by reading your post, it seems that you tried pretty much everything out there and nothing worked.
Here is how I did it. I joined a gym and worked my ass off everyday, I mean like a freaking beast to work off all that pent up energy I built during the day while at work.
It sucked like a MF I aint gonna lie.
The other thing I did, is carried a bottle of water, every time I had the urge, I would stuff my face with water, so all day I would be sucking water and pissing like a horse, you see the urge to piss distracts your brain from the tobacco craving.
Another thing I tried, and I know it sounds psycho, but it is taught in the marines, I would hit myself on my thigh to shift the pain? or count just start counting until the crave passes.
Try that and believe in yourself, think about your kids and get mad, i mean get mean mad at that GRIZZLY, tell it you aint gonna get me no more bitch. I aint going down no more!!!
Then come back here and let us know how you did…
Good Luck Shad.
I dipped copenhagen since I was 15 years old (to spit and lose water weight for wrestling…go figure) and just stopped cold turkey on 10/12/2014. I am having a hell of a time today…have not slept well in 2 days…eating everything in sight…feeling restless…how much longer before I am back to normal?
It can take a while to return to “normal”. There were things that I NEVER did without a dip (drove, cut the grass, etc.) so I literally had to re-learn how to do things because “normal” WAS with a dip. That said, here’s an outstanding timeline that will give you some insight: https://www.killthecan.org/your-quit/what-to-expect-when-you-quit-dipping/
J walk: no bullshit here! It takes some time to get to ” normal” I asked the same question when I started my quit..
I couldn’t sleep, ate like a pig in heat… Use fake stuff… All of this is plus more is our path to end nic.
Good news.. If you continue and fight each day… Things do get better. Keep up the fight, I for one will follow your quit, so post when you can, and keep up the fight
Jeff. Day 67
(Jj)
Day 25,After 25 yrs of dipping 1-2 tins a day.Still have fogginess,I hope this goes away soon.Just want to feel normal again.
Stewie, I quit on the 13th of Oct, in the 72 hrs now. I started in 1975 chewing copenhagen. I told myself i would quit for 40 years and now that my 50th is coming up, I made the commitment. I knew it was going to be hard… and it is. But I can and will be successful. And so will you. If you truly want it, make it happen.
Hang tough Dan ! Keep posting. You can do this
I am 18 and I started chewing when I was 12 I am done with the stuff starting tomorrow I am tired of when I am brushing my teeth blood pouring out of my gums and my teeth starting to have a yellow tint. If anyone wants to give me any tip please tell me because I don’t want to have dentures at the age of 25.
Hey Stewie – congrats on a great decision to start your journey toward freedom! My #1 tip would be to join our forums at http://forum.killthecan.org/ We’ve got over 21,000 members who “get it” cause we’ve all been right where you are. Let me know how we can help!
Day 325 today, I still think about it daily, i miss it every once in a while. I won’t have any though, I never thought after 31 years I would be able to quit, just 40 more days to my 1 year of freedom
Excellent post. I can understand your plight too. My name is John, I dipped for 35 years and I am now quit for 200+ days. I too still think about it daily – usually 6-10 times a day for me. It still lurks constantly in the background. “Wouldn’t it be nice….” I have to tell myself “Hell No”. So thanks for posting and providing strength for me. I hit 1 year on 4 MAR 2015. Thanks for sharing this John.
I used to think about it 20 times a day, as time went by I thought about it less, now, for the most part I think about it every other day. I originally quit using Chantix, after a month and a half I felt I could do it without the pills, I was right, with very little will power Ive made it to day 326. If I gave in now I wouldn’t be able to forgive myself. Good luck on your quit and please don’t ever give in, don’t ever let anything or anyone be the cause of you giving in.
Day 335, just 30 more days to my 1 year anniversary
The countdown is underway, today is day 341, 24 more days to my 1 year being tobacco free, not one cheat, no lies, NO TOBACCO !!!!
Congrats John
Jeff day 81
24hours clean as of right now. I started this crap again 10 years ago. This is my second cessation. It seems harder this time. Cravings are intense but they actually pass after 15 minutes or so. Hard candy, lemon drops are great, sunflower seeds, specifically Spitz cracked pepper. I hope I’m here after another 24 hours!
Ed, be tough man. Are you still with us? hang in there, we know what you are going through.
I’m on day 4 and feel terrible. I’m angry and jumpy and my anxiety is threw the roof I chewed 1 tin a day of Griz wintergreen for 9 years . I’m really determined to quit Not just for my family but for myself as well. Any quit tips would be great .
Kevin – if you haven’t yet, I’d strongly urge you to join our forums at http://forum.killthecan.org/ – with over 21,000 members, it’s the best place on the web to get support, questions answered and tips from folks that “get it” cause we’ve all been right where you are.
Day 6 after 15 years so far so good. Still has a hold of my mind! But I can do it!
Yes You can, keep posting and tell us about your quit Thomas.
Hang in there I’m on day 87 and I still feel that way. As tough as it is every day you got to tell yourself it’s worth it. The “fog” is not fun but we can all beat it
My name is jake I’m 14 and been dipping for 1 year tonight I read a lot of post an got encouraged to quit I’ve been dipping cope long cut for one year and switched to skoal mint pouches and dipped the last one today I’ve been thinking about telling my parents after I quit and I also been worrying about cancer a lot so tomarro I’m starting a dip free life
So it has been ten hours since I have had a dip. This is by far the longest I have ever been without a pinch of snuff. I have been chewing gum to just help the craving. What have others found that is useful to them and helped you through the first week of hell?
Day 44!! Chewed cope for 30yrs! It’s getting better every day but I’m in this terrible fog that won’t go away! Headaches , lightheaded blurred vision does this shit go away!
I am 468 days dip free now I am trying to lose weight with with not dipping it has made me want to try to wrestle again but quiting dipping has shown me that I can do whatever I want as long as i put my mind and heart to it
I’m 19 and have been dipping for about 4 months and this stuff has already got me addicted! I’ve toned it down to 1 dip/chew a day and decided today was my last day. Glad I found a page where I can find support most my friends dip so this is all I got
Dipped for 28 years (mostly Skoal…moved to pouches about 10 years ago). Not only dipping, but swallowing for most of that time. Decided to quit cold turkey on my 43rd birthday (9/13) and had my last dip on 9/15. I have to say thanks to those of you who have posted before me. Reading some of your comments have been very helpful.
First couple of days were a bitch. Twitchy, shaky, cranky…basically all the tell tale symptoms. Started using the Teaza pouches, and those for the most part have helped with the oral issues. However now, almost a month later, it’s like I’m going thru withdrawal again. Cloudy brain, mood swings. Craving a dip….Wondering if anyone had ever experienced this? I mean….it’s almost a month and now I feel like I did three days after I quite…..
Yo Tony, Don’t you worry about a thing, it happens to all of us. You are on the right track, keep it up. Seems to happen in a cycle, you feel good for a while then some days are crappy. Here is a link on this site that has a timeline of all symptoms that happens during a quit.
https://www.killthecan.org/your-quit/what-to-expect-when-you-quit-dipping/
Good Luck.
My name is chris and im 31 days free after two cans a day for over 5 years. Its all mental buddy after watching my 6 yr old boy pack and tuck a pinch of jerky chew cause he wanted to be like me. I remember why I quit and why im stronger than a damp can of skoal. I miss it but no more than I miss having control over my life. You can do it man. Trust me its possible.
i decided to quit back in july after 11years of dipping from 13 to 24 years old it was getting boring an i felt like a slave to it and notice i was going through a can a day and had two white spots that hurt on my bottom lip i was like i gotta quit this dip! So they healed up, but i ordered Smokey Mountain, and then got Elicit and Triumph to help me in the nicotine dept without the chemicals . Every two weeks i got a can of tobacco and felt guilty that i caved in. But now after this Sunday i threw my Wolf Peach away after 4 dips. And going to try to be tobacco free. i still using nic but staying away from The Evil Tobacco with all those nasty chemicals, it has gave me body and mouth pain, Anxiety and stress i hate that cant even fall asleep fast. pray for me guys i’m conquering this beast and can’t wait for it to be a month and than a year!
Chris, Are you doing ok? Have you been able to keep the quit?
just surpassed my first month chew free, feeling good about it. my journey has just began and I’m ready for the long road i have ahead of myself, good luck to the rest of you. kill the can
I dipped today and threw up. Then I coughed blood. Do I have cancer
Assuming this is a joke… a bad one at that. Short answer… probably not.
Glad I found this website. I’ve only been dipping constantly for about 2 years now but it has really taken a toll on me. I typically go through 4 cans a week and that shit drains my wallet I am sick of it. I am 20 years old and my father is always dipping, he even makes me go buy it for him at the store. I find it difficult to quit when there are cans laying around my house all the time and I see him packing lips all day..it’s a terrible environment to quit in but so far it’s been about 48 hours since my last chew and that’s the longest I’ve gone in a while..these cravings are making me go crazy! Does the fact that I’ve only dipped for a few years make it any more easy to quit? Or will I experience the same discomfort and cravings as someone who has done it for decades?
Michael – I can’t say for sure as I was one of those decade + guys. That said, I think unfortunately you’re in for the same type of withdrawal that we all have. The GOOD news in that (if there is any) is that you’re among literally THOUSANDS of folks that have done it… and you can too.
Hey guys hows it going, I recently started trying to quit. I have chewed about 2 cans a day for six years and I am down to one lip a day in hope of quitting. Its just very hard because all of my roomates dip and its hard not to throw one in while were sitting around doing nothing. Any tips?
Mike – tip #1 would be to join our forums – http://forum.killthecan.org – with over 21,000 members, it’s the best place on the web to get support from people who “get it”.