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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!
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It’s been 41 days. I really thought the fog would be gone but it’s not. I feel really dizzy,weak and lots of anxious thought.I’m really hoping this gets better soon! It feels like pure hell and it seems like family members just don’t understand. But one thing I got going for me. I’m still quit through all this shit!
Hi my name is Chandler I quit dipping yesterday and it has been hard because I have been getting urges to dip and I keep reminding my self not to and I keep reminding my self not to buy any dip and I have been thinking of different things I can do to control the urges is there any suggestions on not get rid of the urges
hey Chandler – I’m on day 3 myself. I get the same urges, you’ve just got to be committed to quitting and knowing that its whats best for you.
Get gum, seeds, or some replacement for anytime you have an urge. Drink a lot of water and take some vitamins. Exercise helps too.
Hang in there!
Also – did you join the July 2016 pre-HOF group? Come over and make sure you post roll every day. You give your word and commitment to the others in the group and it helps! We’re all here to support each other!
Keep reminding your self why you quit .Be proud that you have the mental stamina to get clean from the junk. Change you’re life style altogether. To be clean of nicotine requires a total change. Drink lots of water a cranbury juice. You can do it.
Get some seeds, fake, candy, gum anything for the oral fixation. Drink a lot of water and exercise as much as you can.
I quit yesterday. Don’t buy a can. Stay busy. Stay around people you don’t want to chew around. Stay quit. Let’s make it to 10 days together.
Sun flower seeds. It is baseball season after all.
Yes, CHANDLER: Exercise! It will work wonders! Use all of that ‘angry’ energy to get healthier. Your body will thank you for this later. Keep fighting!
Im going to quit april 15th. Im taking smaller and smaller amounts. It just costs way too much. Id rather buy things other than the stuff. I already have seeds and everything to use to help. Wish me luck!
Does anyone feel like they eat alot more since they quit? Feels like I can’t pass by the kitchen without grabbing something to snack on, especially when I am craving.
Yes, it is completely normal! I have been eating a lot more! Because you are no longer under the influence of nicotine, your blood sugar levels are more reliant on you to maintain them rather than the nicotine. This explains why you were able to ‘skip’ meals when you wished. Somewhere, on this forum, there is a good explanation of all this. I’m sorry I cannot remember where it is or I would tell you. Stay strong, JOSH!
Today is day 240. After 41 years with the can under my nose, I am happy to say that I don’t miss it like I thought I would. You can quit if you want to quit. Stay quit and live a longer life!
Day 62, feels great. Don’t miss it & seeing others with a fat lip in make me wonder why I did that to myself for so long. Remember, it’s easy to give up & cave in, it takes guts to stick this out. Keep it up.
I chewed at least a tin a day for a better part of 14 years. I quit cold turkey and I am on day 36. This has been extremely difficult- I am also a narcoleptic and nicotine helped keep me awake and less tired throughout the day. Before I quit, I used to say I was tired of being tired. They say everyday for a narcoleptic person is like not sleeping for 36 hours. For the first two or three weeks after I quit I was either pissed off or felt completely dead to the world I was so tired. I have had little support from my wife and laughed at the comment “I too felt the same resentment towards my wife for not giving me a standing ovation every time I walk through the door”. That comment made me feel like at least someone partially knew what I was going through. My wife actually said to me- maybe I should start chewing again for better quality of life. Did I want to quit? NO I loved that nasty shit. Do I still want to chew- Hell Yeah. Has quitting made my life even more difficult than it already was? ABSOLUTELY. BUT I never will chew again, because I quit for two reasons: 1. PRIDE- because I know I can do it and I am mentally strong, I will prove it to myself. 2. My kids- because I figure that maybe if I do not chew, I can live to be with them a few extra days before all the other meds I am on for Narcolepsy kill me. My only hope is that it will one day get better for me as I know it will for all of you. Stay strong, have pride in yourselves- We all have our own problems, I have to remind myself everyday it could be a lot worse. It doesn’t mean I am at peace with this because FUCK THIS. I will manage though as will all of you.
Pride I’m really pulling for ya brother! Always stay quit my friend!!!!!
Hello everyone. Dipped pouches while in the Marines. Was on about 10 cans a week for 4 years. December 2015 I started the patch and smokey mountain. Kicked smokey mountain after about a week and finished dip free after the 10 week patch. Made it to March of this year and had hip surgery. I was miserable and bought a can. Now a month later and I am killing the can once and for all. Going cold turkey this time. I cannot be a slave to this. I worry about every little thing going on with my mouth and the thing I used to use to relax now causes me great anxiety. At 24 hours now and just need the right kind of support this time!
Way to go man! You got the experience to do it, now it’s just 24 hrs at a time. I hit 7 days in about 4 hrs. Best/ worst week of my life. Day 3 was the worst. Day 5 I slept like a baby! Just keep plugging away. Gum and seeds helped me and are still packed everywhere I use to dip. Car, bathroom, office, gym bag… Everywhere. Keep it up!
I quit today. I’ve dipped for 15 years now. 1 can a day. It’s been a tough day. Tried quitting countless times but found this website and know with the support I can do it this time.
Doug hang in there brother! Today makes 42 days for me. Yes I still check to see if I have a can(s) in my bag before leaving the house! I am just getting to the point were I am sleeping ok and not as “foggy”. I got tons of respect for what you are doing along with everyone on this site to include family members putting you with us.
Quick update. Kicked day 2 in the teeth, went through a bag of sunflower seeds but just felt good. Slept great, woke up refreshed and day 3 is going great. Made it this far many times but not with this great of a mood. Going to wait until the two week mark to even mention to my wife because, well she has heard thus tooany times before but I know this is it!
Congratulations on your new quit. Hang in there and just know we’re all pulling for you AND with you. Be careful not telling your wife. I tried that and my wife actually got really upset with me. I didn’t tell her for the exact reason as. You but she told me that that was important information that I shouldn’t have kept from her. Just a thought. Day 59. I quit with you brother.
Day 4 isn’t going as well. I was dipping in every dream last night and woke up with my first thought being well I will grab a can on my way to work. Got a coffee instead but certainly feeling the urge today!
I know this place isn’t really for those who are close to those who are quitting, but I found this site and just had to get it out. My s/o is on his 15th day today, and things are worse now than they were in the beginning. Most of the posts on here said the fog lifted after two weeks, and for him, things are just getting bad. It’s all he can talk about and we fight SO much. I’m terrified that I’m going to lose him over this.. We fight more than we ever have, and splitting up seems to come up every day. I understand that this is hard and stressful. Probably the hardest thing he’ll do in his entire life. But I just want to know how the hell I can make this easier.. Not only for me but for him as well. I say I’m there for him and he snaps at me. I say I’m going to give him space, and he snaps at me. I ask him what I can do, and he snaps at me. I’m at a loss on what to do..
Ask him if he truly wants to quit. If he says yes, then ask him if he wants your help. If he does, ask how he wants you to help. If he doesn’t want help, then tell him he can’t be taking this out on you. That’s not fair. Stand up for yourself… And stand up for the both of you. That’s a pathetic way to end a relationship. I know quitting is stressful, but don’t let him be a jerk because of it.
This site is here for anyone who needs it. Idk if theres much more you can do for him right now. Just know that he will get better and in time he will be even more relaxed than when he was using chew. The first month is the roughest, i would bite the heads off costco workers, amazon employees, you got in my way id roll right over ya. 5m days and ill have 6 months and i can guarantee you it does get better. He may seem bad now but the worst is over. I hope he keeps in mind he doesnt want to go through those first 2 weeks again if he screws up. Im no expert but i would say give him alittle space and dont take what he says personally. He is in pain right now. When you used nicotine you created connections in your brain that associate nicotine with pleasure and everytime you fight off an urge you destroy them slowly. As you go along and your brain is healing it becomes easier to just say no and ignore the urges to use. Theres no fast way through it but i guarantee he will be much happier in the end. I want to say it took me about 1month for my temper to start calming down and by 2months i was like a different person. I just hope he keeps in mind the worst is already over, nicotine is out of your body in 36 hours. most nicotine fits last about 2-3 minutes although they seem longer. Anyway best of luck.
I appreciate it, really! And little thing I can do to help him get through this, I will! I know he can do it and I’m so proud that he is. Thank you for your reply!
don’t do anything … do what he asks you to do and nothing more and nothing less … he will eventually lose the angry feelings and believe me he will become closer than you’ve ever been … you have to not give up (stay … don’t leave) and weather the storm until the storm is over … he’ll love you more for it and you’ll love him more for not actually killing you physically 🙂 good luck!
Maybe its just me, but this sounds pretty sexist.
If it helps, I guess I’ll do anything at this point..
Day 35 – Does anyone still get random soreness in the mouth? Not sores, but just a sore feeling.
One day shy of 6 weeks – Yes, my gums in the bottom front are especially sore when I wake up in the morning. I can’t understand why?! Also insides of my cheeks are really dry.
I occasionally experience some jaw pain, and just the other day I had a terrible sore throat.
Rory
I have the same soreness at day 40. Did yours ever go away?
Used Snuff for 32 yrs, last brand was Timberwolf LCW. On my first day and using the patch. Within the first couple of hours and I had to buy a can. But I noticed, I didn’t have to use as much as before and I took it out as soon as the need was over. I see the biggest issue being after I eat and wake up. I see this fight being harder than when I quit smoking. Chomping on gum as we speak…
I recommend cutting nicotine all together. It sounds rough, but trust me it’s the best way. Using the nic alternatives just delays your quit. Look into getting some smokey mountain fake chew. Stuff works great for the oral fixation. Grit your teeth we and hold on for the ride of your life. It’s gonna be anl roller coaster of emotions during the quit.
Today is day 14 for me and I can’t tell ya how much better I feel. I dipped on and off (mostly on) a can and a half a day for 5 years but finally wanna just be done with dip for good. Seems like I can focus alot better. The first week sucked bad I was getting irritated every day about something even if nothing triggered it. Sometimes id take it out on my wife and itd make me feel bad but she said she understands. The biggest reason I quit is reading cancer stories and people not making it through and thinking i can never leave my family because of a stupid choice I made. And the fact I had a couple of abnormal bumps in my mouth that weren’t going away that scared me to death but they either went away or I went to the dentist to have it checked out. I hope everyone is able to stay strong and continue to kick the nasty ass habit
Day 34 – Things are slowly but surely getting better, feels really good to have made it to this point.
Everyone keep up the fight
I’m on day 2 and let me tell you, aside from helping deliver my baby bro from my mom’s placenta and cutting the umbilical cord with my own teeth, this is the most difficult but rewarding thing in my life. I feel you guys when you say you get short with the people around you… THEY DON’T GET IT!! Either way, I support everyone here and think you’re doing a great thing so keep up the great work. Let me know if you need anything
Hey Dimitri, I feel your pain man. It ain’t easy bein greazy but you seem to make it look effortless
Dimitri…hang in there man…whenever I felt the urge to dip in the first week of quitting I cranked one out to relieve the stress. Helped me…good luck my friend
Dimitri you don’t know half of it man. You think you’re saving the world over there well you ain’t. I fought in ‘Nam, WWII, and Iraq. I have more than 20 confirmed kills. Chew is all have going for me in my life and I had to quit as my teeth started falling out. When you get on my level, call me.
I’m quit for 2 and a half weeks now. Dipped for 8 years. I don’t know if this is fog or what but I feel angry about it. My temper is much shorter. I’ve almost caved because of it. I get pissed and start to think it would be better just to dip than to be mad all the time. I even get annoyed that my wife isnt giving me a ton of praise for quitting. Haven’t caved yet though. I feel a little disoriented. Kind of dizzy feeling from time to time. I’m going to keep hanging in there. I was at about half can a day and quit cold turkey. Still don’t even know how I did it. Anyways, guess I just needed to vent a little. Thankful for this site.
I’m in day 55 and I still feel your pain bro. I’m still pretty short with everyone but I think it’s getting a little better. I too felt the same resentment towards my wife for not giving me a standing ovation every time I walk through the door and conquered another dip free day! I realize now that this quit is for ME and me alone. I think that’s what’s different about this quit than any other I’ve attempted. Hang in there buddy! It’ll get better. We’re all fighting the same fight together. Each day is a new quit!
I just keep trying to tell myself “she never been addicted to dip so why would she understand how hard this is!” Still tough though. Day 55… awesome!!
Govols, I had the same problem bud. Mad at the world, Wife, dog, work, and everyone around me. That will pass. Good job. Stay strong my friend
Just keep going, GOVOLS1998!
Stay tough im about two and half weeks in and I cant focus im angry can barely focus on this but.I try to think of my son when I want.to.cave and how I dont want.him to.see me enslaved to something so selfish I want to be.able to be myself without it
Hang in there man, I know these feelings all to well! I used to try and find any reason to cave, my wife and I fight.. Time for chew. It’s your brain trying to find any reason to chew. I am on day 123 right now, my wife and I had our first real blow up since like week 1 of my quit. Usually like you, I would want to run to the thing that would make me feel better in stressful times. My brain is slowly wiring it’s self to not want chew, I left and drove around to clear my head like I always do. My wife instantly thought I went out and chewed since it is how I cave every time. I can honestly say chewing didn’t cross my mind at all during this drive! Do not cave, you will feel so much better real soon. The pride you feel after a while is way better than any high Dip can give you!
Good for you man! That’s an accomplishment.
Today is Day 140! Wow! I really need to wrap my head around this for a moment…the process has NOT BEEN EASY! THIS IS THE HARDEST TEST I HAVE EVER BEEN THROUGH! So far, I believe I’m passing it. Slowly, my brain is putting my emotions, my reasoning, my sense of well being, and my self-confidence back together again. As I stated before, it is remarkable the level of control that nicotine has over your body and mind! There is no secret to tell you; I just keep shooting for the stars. When that “little voice” begins to speak, I ROAR back! Do not put a question mark where there is a PERIOD already. You got this! You can do this! Each hour, each day, is a crucial victory over our addiction! Stay strong and NEVER GIVE IN!
Grats on your 140! It is crazy how much nicotine affects you. I never thought about nicotine as a real drug when using and just assumed it was only a brief reaction because the high doesnt last long or towards the end it wasnt a high at all just took away the jitters. After quitting and my brain started healing its amazing how much has changed. When i would chew i lived my life in between dips. My biggest excuse for screwing up was when i would talk myself into it thinking a chew would make things more enjoyable like a movie or hobby. Now i get alot more enjoyment from my life and it is so much more than i got when chewing. i dont have the chemical crash/ nicotine fit when the effects start wearing off. I was just thinking that this morning how horribly i used to sleep because no matter how much i brushed that nasty taste of gum disease or chew would wake me up eventually.
Well said, Tom! And thank-you! That stuff makes your breath stink horribly! I don’t miss it!
Congratulations man! 140 is huge. You da man!
Thank you, Grizzly!
Day 25. I chewed Grizzly Wintergreen Long cut. Had to stop because my teeth were rotting/coming out. yesterday I decided to clean out the old dip cans/bottles in my Dodge. I got so tempted, I decided to drink the bottles, I puked and then ate the puke. I don’t know what to do anymore, so I decided to chew Skoal so maybe that will help?! I hope this helps you all quit.
Josh A, Keep quit. Doing a dip is not going to majically get your fiance and daughter back. Show them you love them by sticking with your quit. Send her a letter telling her how much you care, how quitting snuff is like quitting heroin, and you are doing this to make your life together better.
I believe she will understand. Do not forget to apologize for your behavior. Also, everytime you do xyz you promise you will do _____ to make it worth her while to stick through this with you. Your fiance is only human. How would you react to your behavior.
Now stick with the quit. I quit with you today.
Josh A. Stay strong buddy accountability is just group forum away
Day 171 i was just researching a new sleeping bag (black pine grizzly bag) to buy on youtube and accidently stumbled across a video of some guy taking a big fat dip of grizzly chew. My first reaction was thats disgusting, why would i have ever done that? I have to admit though the curiosity of what nicotine would feel like tempts me and it will probably always be there in some minor way. i still think about it atleast a few times a day, i dont brood over it long though. not like i am thinking of using or craving, just remember when i used to use or how many days i have now. its pretty easy to change the subject now and think about something else. I think im doing pretty well. I passed my biggest test last week when i had my wisdom teeth pulled, still under the effects of anesthesia i was shown the door then walking about 300 yards to see my driver had totalled the front end of my car. I came pretty close to screwing up but somehow, even under the influence of drugs i was able to resist. Now im just looking forward to my camping/ backpacking trips this year. I need a better sleeping bag though. Anyway stay strong people, if i can do it anyone can.
I went 30 hours and I’m sorry to say, but I caved in. The fog hit me at about 21 hours while I was driving to work. I couldn’t concentrate on the road and getting to work didn’t help much, but I made it through work, then the fog hit again on my way home and I bought a can. The problem I’m having is the sunflower seeds are tearing my mouth up and smokey mountain costs the same amount, but I’m using more of it. I going to restart again in the morning, any tips would be greatly appreciated! God bless!!
Hey there Skoalmint, Like Chewie always says just quit one day at time. Quit today, only worry about today and then do it again the next day. Quitting forever is a HUGE undertaking that none of us are up for. One day at a time bro. You can do it!
Day 52 here.
Shoalmint you aren’t alone in this fight. We have all gone through it. Hell I am still going through it as I am only on day 52 but it is a lot easier than at first. Join up if you haven’t already and this group is awesome support. As Grizzlymint said one day at a time. We get up, post roll and commit to another day of no nicitine, everyday. We are addicts brother but together we can lick this bitch.
MADDOG looks like our quit date is the same!
I’m on day 11. This is my first time trying to quit after picking up grizzly about 6 1/2 years ago. The fog is there, but I’m beginning to be able to focus on objectives a Lil better day by day. Today itself has been pretty rough. My fiance is pretty passed at me and is going away with my 2.5 yr old baby girl. Traditionally I would ease a pain like this with a couple tins and a bottle of crown…maybe a few beers, and some time with buddies…. not quite sure what I’m going to do today…. just hoping I don’t fold and buy a tin. Have a good day bros, and keep up the good fight. I’ll check in, in a week or so.
Sorry Josh. I hope everything works out for the best. A dip isn’t going to make it better. 1 problem+Nicotine= 2 problems. Have you joined a group yet? I strongly recommend it. It is a great way to hold yourself and other accountable to their quit. For addicts like us, going a week alone is risky business. Stay close to us and we will help you get through it.
SKOALMINT, why don’t you just put your big boy pants on and suck it up? Just like Craig said, you are in a battle for your life. No one can fight it for you. You have to be willing to do it. But we can help. Get in a group and start holding yourself accountable to others who have quit around the same time. You will find relief knowing that there are others going through the same thing you are. So what if your using more Smokey Mtn, you not putting cancer in your lip fucking idiot. That’s an excuse. The sooner you realize that, the sooner you will be ready to quit. Get in a group now!
Dude talking like a fucking cock sucker and talking down/tuff to people who are in need of help is not the way to do things. Go to an AA, NA, CA meeting to see how to actually talk to people in need of help.
I’m sorry. Do you need some suger coating? I call it like I see it. Quiting is not for the weak. You have to WANT to do it. Quitting for 30 hours proves your not ready to man up. So keep your pussy ass mouth shut if you can’t handle the truth. I said nothing to this guy that he didn’t need to hear.
I dipped for 38 years and Skoal was my dip of choice. You have to want to quit and do whatever it takes to stay quit. The first 3 days will be hell but you have to power through it. I’ve been around here a few days and this place works if you follow the plan. I too tried different ways to quit and this is the one that worked for me. My quit date was April 1st 2009 today I have been nicotine free for 7 years thanks to this place. You mentioned cost while they may cost the same or more for replacement look at it this way. Tobacco = poison fake dip = a chance to break the chain. I have a new life thanks to this place but you have to work at it. Quitting was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. It also is one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. So Skoalmint man up and get back in here failure is not an option is the attitude you must have.
Skoalmint, I recommend quitting on a weekend and taking Monday off from work. My first 3 days I spent in bed. The only thing I did was sleep and eat. It is really hard to quit during a normal work day so try doing it on a weekend. Less stress, get yourself setup so you do not have to do anything but hibernate. Not everyone can do this. But, if you can, it will make it easier. If you can’t, then you just need to will yourself through the first 3 days. I recommend drinking plenty of OJ your first few weeks. It helps restore the sugar in your brain that the snuff used to produce.
Now get back on that quit. I quit with you today.
Well, i havent joined a group or posted roll or anything like that cuz i wasnt sure how the site was set up.. But I chewed for 6 years (Im 21 now) so it was a big part of my life. I found this site while researching health symptoms i was dealing with, and that was it. I quit on February 3rd, so im just about 2 months off. I feel great. I was a griz green guy so smokey mountain has helped a lot. But this site has helped so much, just reading encouragement every day and seeing that its possible was definitely my driving force. Just wanted to thank everyone for that. Its still a battle, but its a battle im winning day by day. I even convinced my brother to quit!!! So thanks everybody, il be back regularly.
Nate V
Nate, you should join a group! According to your quit day you might even be in mine.
Join a group. Become accountable for yourself, and to others. We make a daily promise to not use nicotine every morning and that promise, gives everyone accountability. This site is amazing and so are the people on it. There is not doubt in my mind that you can help a lot of people in here Nate. Look what you have already done for your brother.
I’ve been a Copenhagen chewer for over 30 years. I have quit a few times. The last was cold turkey and the withdrawal symptoms was like having the flu. I was free for over 1 year. Today I’ve made the decision to quit once again. You see I’m in the health field and the company I work for is a tobacco free environment. It’s my job or go tobacco free.
Day 4 and the tightness in my chest and anxiety is crazy!!! Feels like my breastbone is curling up into a ball. Makes me want to take a dip but I have just dealt with the tightness. Hopefully it gets better soon. I will say for anyone else exercise was a temporary relief.
Hang in there, whatabeating! Yes, the anxiety and chest pains are horrifying! I thought only smokers got the chest pains! It turns out, we get them too. It is part of the nicotine withdrawal. This is the hardest thing I have ever done in my life is to quit chewing! It becomes a bit easier with each day.
Good work and keep it up. I’m working on almost 3 months and I too have had chest pains and anxiety. The cravings are almost gone completely and the chest pain is slowly getting better. Keep pushing.
Two days of driving everyone crazy. People at work want to string me up, and everyone is telling me to drop a chew. Seeing how I can’t shake this foggy head, productivity is down, and anything can set me off. I about gave in and bought a can on my way home. Dumped it out without ever taking a pinch. I don’t know why, but it felt good. Hope tomorrow goes better.
Congrats on making a GREAT decision (dumping the can) after you made a TERRIBLE one (buying the can). Keep fighting!
Stay strong, Mike! You got this!
I need help too man. Dipping for 8 years, Skoal mint. How do I stop???
Day 3 and the Fog Was not as bad. Actually today was pretty easy. Lots of stress at work but didn’t cave and take a dip. Drinking a few beers to relax and end the day. Mind over matter! The first two days were tough but don’t give in.. It’s downhill from there people.
Dipped for the last 20 years, 1/2 a can a day and I am day 9 tobacco free. I feel like I haven’t had it too bad. Only once was I really tempted and that was when I had a couple of beers, besides that it hasn’t been too bad. My dad just passed from lung and brain cancer and it scared me straight. Good luck everyone, stay strong.
Hockey 12 I dipped the same amount for 25 years plus and now i am on day 216. I quit with you today
End of Day 2 and this is a beating! After 2 cans a day for over 12 years I figured let’s just see what cold turkey feels like. WELL, it feels like hell. Had the fog all day and so much for being focused at work!! I will say that heartburn has already decreased and I know the benefits will outweigh this lack of concentration and fog feeling. One day at a time. Went all day yesterday at the bbq with no dip, no dip sitting in traffic, and no dip all day and night. Mind over matter people… I will drink a few beers tonight and try and get some sleep.
Stay with it brother. So worth it. I’m at day 48. Believe it or not it does get easier. I will say, be careful with those beers. Turns out that’s the time I crave a a fat dip the most is when I’m having a few beers!
use ambien or a tylenol pm ( advil pm) or just see the doctor
Lack of sleep creates the fog
You got this….a relapse at this point means you suffered for no good reason
Have used chewing tobacco for 6 1/2 years non stop. Just turned 24 and realized I have been killing myself for too long. On day 20 now and every pain in my mouth jaw and throat makes me convinced I have cancer. That reason along with everyone’s motivation on this site is enough for me to quit.
Day 26
Cravings have pretty much subsided, however the insomnia continues to be an issue, the days are starting to blend together. Gotta keep pressing.
NOOTF
Try sleep hypnosis videos of YouTube. I took a couple times of listening to them to help me but it helped regulate my sleep. Give it a try it might work. Day 81
These do help, much appreciated
Very good words Mark G. You’re correct, every little emotion is felt. I guess nicotine covers your feelings up somewhat. Hopefully that all calms done soon. It better or my wife will kill me LOL. Congratulations on your successful quit!
Did you figure out how to post roll yet…
I’ve been posting roll but not in a quit group. It’s kind of strange. I’m not real sure if I do it right or not. You almost need to have class on how all this works LOL. Or maybe just me.
I agree. They could streamline this site and make it better. I have been quit for 829 days. I never posted roll. Never really figured it out. But this site was huge in getting me thinking right. I am forever grateful!
I understand now what you all mean by coming out of the fog. I never had a fog after quitting but had my wisdom teeth pulled wed. Besides my driver totaling my car on the way to pick me up i had 0 time to recover from anesthesia being put under because i had to get out there and talk to the cops while i was spitting gob after gob of bloody chunks all over the concrete to be able to talk to them. Anyway i am just now finally starting to come out of it. Remind me no more anesthesia or opioids. Thank god i didnt screw up and go get some nicotine, i was really considering going to get some cigarettes the first night but i was really sick and didnt want to walk.
Day 131! Anxiety continues to hold. I still feel disconnected and isolated. A mixture of sadness and uncertainty plagues my thoughts. It’s really weird how I feel. Food does taste better and my energy levels are improving, substantially, everyday. I do not get cravings to chew; that is such a WONDERFUL feeling! The only thing that is kinda scary is how you are able to pickup on every little emotion, sensation, and reactions that normally you would never notice; it’s if as though you have a HEIGHTENED sense of self awareness now. Is this good or bad? Time will tell. I can think clearer and my powers of concentration are improving. What a process this all has been; in the beginning, time was your WORST enemy because you had too much of it…with no nicotine! Now, time is your BEST friend(as some have already wrote on here)because your perceptions on things and on subjects are more gratifying! The race is long and the process is slow; however, I WILL NEVER PUT THAT SHIT IN MY MOUTH AGAIN! This NEW LIFE is WONDERFUL and FULFILLING! WE ARE NEVER OUT OF THE FIGHT! Stay strong, Guys! P.S. One more thing:my mouth feels so much CLEANER and FRESH since I do not permit no more late night or morning chews! It’s nice that my breath no longer smells like a dead rat! Yes, your breath always stunk from that shit!!!!!!!!!
February 10 2016 is my quit date
Now your quit group will be the month your 100 days fall on once you have registered for the forum it will be under quit groups under hof section in those groups
Today is my 75th day quit and I’m feeling damn good about it! Yeah I think I deserve to brag a little about that considering what a degenerate, compulsive, and careless dipper I used to be. I chewed 2 cans a day on average and 3 cans on a good night of boozing for nearly 30 years.
This road that I took with this web site is the reason I’ve come this far. It was and will continue to be the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do! For those just getting started its going to feel like it can’t be done but I swear to you it can be. Stay quit my friends!
Keep it up, CBASS!
You would be in my group pre hof may
Can someone from that group send me an invite or something? I can’t figure it out to save my life! I’m technology challenged at times LOL. I would even share my phone number for someone to call and explain it to me.
No but go back in where you were in pre hof may group and say that on post or go to bottom of phase you will see rex79 click my name and hit pms I have sent you a private message with my #
I sent you an email
I’m 4 days into quitting… I think I’ve dipped for around 6.5-7 years or so, usually around a half a tin a day i guess… grizzly wintergreen. I’m scared shitless. I have a 2 yr old baby girl, and I can’t imagine not being here for her. It’s been a while since I’ve been to the dentist, so my plan was to continue with this quit plan, use smokey mountain to help with any cravings, and meet with my dentist in a month or so for a check up, and to let them know that I’ve recently quit. I just wish I wasn’t dumb when I was in my early 20s, and started a habit that could have such a negative impact on the ones I love around me.
I’m glad you found this site, Josh! Hang in there!
Josh,
Hang tough man, was also on grizz wintergreen for 6-7 years, I am currently on Day 26 not in any way out of the woods yet but I know I am on the right path which feels good, now you are too.
The first 4-5 days was a nightmare, was absolutely terrified all the time, couldn’t focus on anything; this will get better I can assure you.
My advice is to just focus on being as healthy as you can (avoid drinking, chug water, eat healthy, and definitely workout, I have found that to be very helpful).
You got this
Never out of the fight
Thanks guys….its getting better as the days go on. I do need to drink more water…..I’m a powerlifter, and I train 3 days week, so hopefully taking Grizz out of the equation will only make things better. My senses seem very sensitive right now. Every little pain, every weird feeling, I attribute to being long lasting effects of dip. I will be making my daughters first dentist appointment very soon, and hopefully I can sack up, and make one for myself to set my mind at ease. I have about 12 friends that still currently chew, trying to get them to quit with me….easier said than done though hahaha.
Keep working it, GRIZZLYMINT!
I posted about a month ago that I was quitting. I made it a whopping 2 days before I gave in to my cravings. Pretty pathetic I know. Well right now Im on day 6 and it’s the longest I’ve gone in 23 years (Im 39). The first 3 days were tough in a different way than the last 3. The first 3 I craved it but slept rather fine. The last 3 days I’ve woken up several times sopping wet. It’s miserable but I love the fact that Im winning. I realize it’s going to be a grind but Im ready to see this through this time.
Hang in there buddy!
Day 1 for me after 8 years of dipping. Can someone tell me it’s easy??
If anyone tells you it’s easy they’re lying or selling something.
It’s not easy, but it’s simple. Wake up. Quit. Give your promise. Repeat tomorrow.
Don’t try to quit forever… it’s too big. Quit for today. Worry about tomorrow when you get there.
Day 36 for anyone who hasn’t joined a quit group in the quit forum it’s a must I joined Last night and with in min I had 7 people practically pledge to help me All within the same time as my quit and some vets for Q&A I have just unlocked an amazing gift and if you don’t know about it or are in the air join so we can all Kill the can together I’ve never felt more positive than I do know
I would LOVE to know how to join a quit group. Especially with people around my same wuit date. I never have been able to figure out how though!
If you haven’t, register for the forums here: http://forum.killthecan.org/register/
The quit groups are here: http://forum.killthecan.org/forum/55566/
Under each group are the dates associated with that particular group. What is your quit date? Happy to point you in the right direction…
Im trying to post on the quit group as well. I know which group Im in just don’t know exactly how to post.
Do it grizz I’ve always looked for your posts since I found this site you and chaseman about same time I know you would fit in a groups and benefit right away plus mostly those guys in those groups need you ….strikeT it’s the quote at bottom of each section enter in top box but you wanna learn to post roll #1
Day #21 – The combination of the fog, anxiety, and sleep issues is a potent mix. Also experiencing some digestion issues. This is really tough.
Never out of the fight
What kind of digestion problems if you don’t mind me asking?
Constipation
Day 127. Anxiety is still hanging. Listen to the other folks on here! Exercise! Exercise! Exercise! Drink a ton of water! Keep your mind active! The anxiety comes in waves; the mornings are the worst! That said, I am getting more energy than I ever had while I chewed! It it difficult for me to accept how nicotine was controlling my life. I feel both stupid and sad. The fog is SLOWLY lifting. I’m looking forward to seeing the rainbow and blue skies! Hang in there, guys! You are NEVER out of the fight!
Looks like our quit was about the same time. I’m on day 126. Still at least one craving a day. Keep up the quit Mark.
I intend to, Josh! I just hope it gets a bit easier soon.
Day #20 – Sleep continues to be an issue, got maybe 2 hours last night, I have been incredibly exhausted all day at work. Slight headaches here and there. Mind is drifting. Does anyone recommend Z-Quil or Unisom?
Never out of the fight
You could try melatonin it’s all natural I use it works 85% of the time for me but I got Restless leg syndrome Hope it works if you try it stay strong and quit
Anyway to change my previous comment with full name? Didn’t notice it posted the name from that.
All set Brock – previous comment has been edited per your request.
Help me chewie!! I’ve been dipping for 8 years and every time I try to quit I just keep chewing…
I wish I could quit for you man… but sadly it’s on you. Quitting isn’t easy, but it’s simple.
Wake up. Quit. Give your promise. Repeat tomorrow.
Get fed up. Get sick and tired of being a slave to that little can. Only then will you be able to make that decision for yourself. Sounds like you’re getting close. When you do we’ll be here.
Hi,
Looking to finally quit….again. Was done for around a year through nov. 2013 to september 2014,and eventually smoked a cigarette drinking with friends one night. I haven’t dipped today but already feel like I’m losing my mind. Seems much harder quitting this second time than the previous. Any suggestions to get me through my current constant irritation and anger. Anyone else notice their second time being much worse than the first? Also I’m not looking to gain much weight this time does anyone have tips to keep weight gain minimal?
Any specific antioxidants you found most helpful?
Day 208 and I will not dip today. Stay strong one day at a time. Dipped for 25 years plus. If I can do it You can do it
I quit on June 21, 2015 after 8 or 9 years of. Being a slave to the can. I made it up until October with not too much trouble. Sure I had my moments but it was bearable. One night I just reached over and grabbed my buddies can without thinking about it and was back at it again. I’ve tried several times since then and just make it a few days at a time. My jaw will start hurting and I’ll start panicking “oh it’s cancer” and I say I gotta quit this. As soon as the jaw pain mouth sore, etc… Goes away I’m back at it again. I know I have to kick this habit, how would I go home and tell me kids their daddy might die or might lose half his face over something stupid? I don’t know how I could ever forgive myself if that were to happen. I’m tired of the money I spend, the sores I get, the bad breath, the teeth looking disgusting. I’m done. I had my last dip yesterday and this quit will be for good. No more. I woke up this morning and whent to put my can in my pocket and said screw it and left it on the dresser. When I get home it’s going straight in the trash
Good luck man. What I’ve found different about this time is I’m doin it for me. I finally decided I wanted to quit for myself. It’s way different this time. It’s like I’m playing a game with myself and I’m NOT going to lose. I’m no longer going to be a slave to the tin can (plastic Grizzly can in my case). Day 41 here! You’ve got this! Set your mind to it and do it.
day 70 wow its still though mainly when i first wake up but hanging strong longest ive ever gone since boot camp in 1975
Hi everyone again my name dumb ass not laughing I am a nicotine addic I love it to the core I had it made over 600 days in thought oh one cigar was okay packs later I am right back to chewing I hate myself for it I just threw all that away I have read post after post thinking not me again. If I was going through a rough time I would go and read some of the early quitters post and think I don’t want to go through that again well here I am this will be my third attempt back at day one I wish I was on here posting my success but instead I’m on here posting my failure wish I could take everything back from when I took that first dip at the age of twelve I’m now thirty nine?
Sorry to hear this. What will be different this time? Have you joined our forums? If you’re looking for some long term accountability you can get it there…
Hey, you are human. You did something stupid and let your guard down and now you are paying for it. The way to quit is to not think about what you are quitting but to think about anything but that. Start focusing on something else and get started once again and find your new quit group. Glad you were smart enough to come back. I quit with you today.
Day 33 think I might have over estimated my quit a lil on an emotional lever or some shit I’m getting some huge urges body pain light head aches that don’t seem to go away I used melatonin to help sleep but not working the way it was first couple weeks almost feel like I’m repeating week 1 think I’m being humbled I’m just super frustrated and anxious is there any thing I can do I’m gonna stay strong wife kids good support at home prob just need a nap
Exercise really worked for me. Especially cardio work.
you guys can come help me plant a flower garden haha
Just keep in mind it will pass. I know im one to talk after almost screwing up last week but i dont want to start over from day one and i bet you dont either. One thing i noticed early on in my quit is it seemed like i was more sensitive to catching illness but i think its more along the lines of when i chewed i was numb to it because i always felt like crap. That could explain your headaches? Nicotine constricts the blood vessels, when you quit it starts flowing easier. That can result it pain as they open up. I also found my gums would bleeding more and was scared it was something serious the dentist last week said i just need my wisdom teeth pulled and that was it? In all honesty ive had it pretty easy as far as being frustrated or anxious. Last week really caught me off guard and idk how i made it. not having a crutch like nicotine to hold me up is something that i still work at. Last week i went for a walk and somehow forgot about stopping at the store on my way home, took some tylynol pm and when i woke up the next morning i wasnt as upset.
The fog sucks. You are detoxing from a powerful and addictive drug that is very happy to kill people. You’re not crazy for struggling. I’m quit day 1545 today; it was awful at first, I promise, it gets better. Just don’t use tobacco today – pray walk work out watch a movie think of your kids drink water go outside WHATEVER works.
Scott,Tom and Rick
I would like to thank you for Reaching out I do own a treadmill and should dust it off i just might have wanted to get ahead of my quit then where I am because I want this for myself so bad
Can anyone give me a lil help here. Been chewing for 30 F’in years unbelievable that I’m not dead from the shit. I have quit a few x year here year there but this time for good. I feel like I have destroyed my brain and it will only function normally under heavy doses of nicotine. I am 2 weeks free but am in a daze. Heavy fog horrendous sleep nightmares excessive irritability and unrelenting fatigue. I mean I can barely function. Please someone tell me it gets easier. I’ve done it before but I don’t remember feeling like a zombie in that walking dead show. I need some good sleep !! Help me my chew free brothers I don’t want to go back to hell on earth Chewville!
thanks brother keep up the quit man Ill do likewise. Poison is exactly what the shit is. Its like legalized Meth being sold at 7-11 – whole thing is a scam from US Tobacco
I agree with Scott. I’ve been walking with my wife ~5km after work every day and it helps with the sleep issue and urges. The further you go along it seems the urges are just not as strong…
Thanks Eddie I will. I do have some lbs to lose and if it takes my mind of dip and makes it easier to sleep I’m gonna Do it.
It’s really tough! First of, all those reasons you want to quit are good however what I’ve learned is its not possible unless you’re quitting for you! I’ve tried to quit several times for my wife. Every time I did whenever she made me mad I’d just go right back to the can to show her! Quitting for yourself there are no excuses. Good luck buddy.
So, why do you guys hang around outside all the time? Get in here, find a quit group and put in work.
You guys do know that loitering is a crime in most civilized countries, right?
I cant speak for anyone else but one i never even knew about quit geoups u til after my first 100 days and two just trying to sign up and when i try to create it tells me the email is already in use then when i try to reset the password for this email it tells me theres no record of my email address? Thats why i am not in a quit group.
I’m quitting for first time. I’ve chewed since I was 12. I run my own construction company and I feel like I use that as an excuse to chew. I HAVE to quit. I’m getting married and there is a kid on the way. She is pushing me hard and I know I should. It’s difficult. I’m around it all the time and that I can’t change unless I wanna get rid of my employees and start over. I’ve chewed as less as 4 days a can day and I’ve chewed as much as 2 cans a day. I’ve cut back thinking that a cutting down will help me quit. Never actually quit. FRICK!!! I can literally make any excuse to chew. My new one is I’m getting married in 3 weeks and having a kind July 21. To be honest they are both bs excuses but yet I can’t stop. I have the mentality that it should be easy but as you all know, it’s not. Advice! Know that I can’t avoid being around it. I think I just need to get my mind right and I’ll be fine.
get a bunch of that fake chew and load up with vitamins. you can do it man.
Day 30 Happy St. Patrick’s day
May your day be touched
by a bit of Irish luck,
brightened by a song in your heart,
and warmed by the smiles
of the people you love.
Stay strong ladies and gentlemen
And Kill the can !
Ok i am so fucking pissed off right now, i am seriously considering going and getting a can of chew!! Was referred to get my wisdom teeth pulled on mon, i went in and they made the appt for that wed(today). The only insteuctions i was given was i had to have someone to drive me even thoug i live 5 friggen min walk from there and do NOT eat or DRINK anything for 10 hours before. I spent all day yesterday scrambling trying to find someone to drive me, getting everything talen care of because i would be out of it for a while, up all night worrying about how much fun it would be to have my teeth pulled out, getting my aunt to rearrange her schedule so she could pick up my medications when she gets off work because i wont be able to drive, i get there on time and half way through the paperwork and they cancel it. They say because i didnt take my meds? So how the fuck do they expect me to take them chew them up dry? They never even asked me if i was on meds and i had no clue if they would react to the meds they were giving me? A can of chew or even a pack a cigarrettes sounds so nice right now. If i fuck up i am finished trying to quit!!
Tom do not cave! Things will get straighten out with your dentist. Keep remembering all the days you suceeded without chew! Please do not throw them away!
Tom don’t let that Bullshit bring you down don’t give them the satisfaction of making you a nicotine user screw them and screw nicotine just breathe and listen to some music go to today’s roll call sign in but dont let nicotine win Maybe listen to Allen watts on YouTube
Tom,
You gotta keep pressing man, if you give in I promise you will regret it.
Bob is right, shit will all get figured out with ur dentist. I know ur pissed and annoyed but going and getting a can is just going to prolong that.
Never out of the fight
Tom, something you need to understand. 1 problem + nicotine = 2 problems. There will always be tough days ahead. I personally would be beyond pissed if that happened to me. However, you need to find a way to deal with stress that doesn’t involve nicotine. All this is easier said then done, but look at it this way. There are millions of people in the world that go through hard times that don’t have to reach for a can to get through it. If they can do it, so can you.
Appriciate the support. I was so pissed, i havnt been that pissed in along time. After pacing around the house i decided fuck it ill get some chew on my way home from the dog park. Walked my dog for about an and left and i completely forgot about stopping at the store and didnt remember until i got home. I took some Tylenol pm and just went to sleep. Still alittle pissed this morning but if my wisdom teeth had been pulled i would be in alot of pain and not eating anything this morning… Of course i get a week to contemplate it instead of it just being over with. So somehow i managed to not screw up and still have my quit. 155 days
Good job Tom! The fact that you forgot to go to the store proves you have lost your dependency. You would have felt like shit if you caved. Stay strong my friend. ODAAT