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Hey guys, i’m on day 3 of quitting dip. Started dipping 4 in a half years ago when I played baseball. If anybody is having any questions about quitting, I found switching to different chew products that had less nicotine in it was a good way to start. Chew something you don’t care for, for me it was dark grizz long cut. Cope was my favorite but whenever I tried to quit cold turkey from that it was nearly impossible to do so. This time quitting, since I switched products I found the cravings to be a little more manageable and easier to deal with. They still suck though, the fogginess is still lingering and felt even a little nauseous yesterday. Can’t wait for the first week to be done. Good luck to you guys.
Have now gone 48 hours as of 2-15-2017 Don’t know if I will make 48 more without copenhagen. Need something to put in mouth. Keep eating things but soon to full to eat any more.
Well today i made the decision to quit chewing tobacco. I have been chewing a can and a half a day for 8 years. Im only 24 and I really dont want this bad habbit to control my life anymore… Here goes nothing!
You can do it! Day 28 for me
Today is day 7 tobacco free for me. I miss it big time, but a little less each day. Any healthy alternatives you could recommend? I was a Kodiak user for 20 years and miss that minty burn…
Smoky mountain is a good substitute.
I was a Kodak user for 30 years. I’m on day 180. I had to drink coffee at night because that’s when cravings hit me the most. It has worked for me. The key is to find something that to occupy your time.
Today makes me a year tobacco free, couldn’t have done if I never found this site, thanks guys.
That’s awesome. Great choice in your life. Inspiring.
I am on day 345 and approaching that anniversary date. I too could not have done it without the support on this site. Cravings get less and less everyday.
Congrats!!! That’s quite an accomplishment!
The mental games are real. It’s easy physically but so much stuff makes you want to put another one in. I’m spitting my last chew out right now. Of course cancer can happen to anyone at anytime. But I’d rather not let this be the cause. Pray for me and others❤️
Luke, hope you’re still in there, the mental part is so real. You can be down the road two, three weeks and some devil pops up in your head and says, one can’t hurt. I will pray for you.
Anyone remember Ernest from Ernest goes to camp, Ernest goes to jail etc? I couldnt remember what happened to him? Looking online turns he was a heavy smoker and died of cancer. According to imdb when he found out he had cancer he threw away his cigarettes and quit cold turkey but it was too late. Everyone on here just starting out on your quit or considering quitting keep that in mind, when you get diagnosed with cancer you will quit anyway but it will be too late. Idk why just thought id share that, i had no idea he was dead?
It’s the sobering truth. Well put.
Today is day 199. I hit 200 days of freedom tomorrow. Unbelievable. It just proves it can be done. 41 years of bandage. Long gone pecan.
Hey Doug, my fiancée just started to quit today. I know he could really use someone who can understand what he’s about to go through. If you are willing I’d love to get you guys to connect. My email is lr_rock@hotmail.com. He has been dipping since he was a kid and he is 41 now.
Congratulations on hitting those 200 days of freedom! I’m impressed.
Hey Laura. It is hard to quit and your fiancé will need your help and support. I am doing it without support but I know how great it would have been to have someone there for me. Stay strong. I’m on day 188. Most days I’m fine but I still get urges. I’m sure one dip would put me back to day one. Good luck !!’
I recently decided to quit thanks to a close family friend who has known me since I was born. We were heading to a gun show and I put a chew in and he said “You should really quit that” I replied “Why you do it” and laughed. He said ” He said my life is half over you have plenty of time to change yours, I’ve been doing this shit longer than you’ve been alive.” I’m 24 and have been chewing for 4 years. My wife and I are also expecting so that is added motivation.
Quitting is hard, but if you don’t you’ll lose more than your dignity. I’m 28 and I’ve lost most of my teeth and have gum disease.
Wanting to quit, any tips for the first few days. Also any tips for convincing myself to start day 1?
If you’re looking for convincing, you’re not ready.
You need to make your decision. https://www.killthecan.org/facts-figures/the-decision-to-quit-dip/
Only YOU can make it. When you do, you’re in the right place. Check out our forums: http://forum.killthecan.org/ With nearly 30,000 members it’s the best place going to get support and questions answered by people who know exactly what you’re dealing with.
Chewie, this site is awesome. Day 188 and could not have done it without this site and the daily reminder it brings. Just reading the entries on this site is enough to keep you going. Thank you Chewie.
Look @ the pictures & think of yourself!! It is a reality!!! Make sure you are doing this for you #1!! You have the most to gain – long term!! Depending on the amount that you chew, you may want to cut down first, for a week! Then go cold turkey. It only takes 3 days for it to get out of your system – physically!! Then the mental game begins. Know what to be expecting along the way. Stay Busy exersizing – working around the home etc… Tell whom ever you live with on how to help for the first few days. Walk away from the emotions and go cool off! I have been cold turkey for 19 days after chewing for 30 yrs. So I am w/ you!!!!!
Josh…..Good man !! Proud of you brother, I’m rock solid at 52 days after 34 years, can a day….back at farm , my helpers chew every day, doesn’t bother me one bit….
I absolutely cannot go through that first 10 days again…. I would love to eat the top off of a skoal can and I’m not going to do it…. I’m golden gentleman…. ALL OF U CAN DO THIS…. I did…..
Tips? It’s called Smokey Mountain Wintergreen and Triumph Wintergreen herbal chews. Don’t know exactly what kind you dip but I was always a Wintergreen guy. Do NOT and I mean DO NOT put a dip in or smoke a cigarette whatever you do. My advice is to go with the nicotine free herbal chews, but if you feel like you needs to ween yourself off nicotine Triumph is designed to do that for you as they have different levels of nicotine in their fake chew. I’m on day 36 of my quit after 15 years of the nasty habit brother. If I can do it anyone can. Your first month is really gonna suck if you decide to go cold turkey, but I can tell you slowly but surely the withdrawal symptoms get better. Come back to the site if you ever feel the need to vent your frustrations because of withdrawal. We’ll all be here. As one already mentioned. Look st the pictures of what this crap can do to you. That is one of the biggest motivators that makes me stay quit.
Go and Google pictures of mouth cancer…..if you still need any convincing after that then you are beyond help
Bill D…day 109
so true so true
Day 385, accomplishment yes, but not really when I dipped for 25 years. I’ll take it though. Never thought I could do it. Still dip fake which I need to stop for the cost of it. Being so long without nic I realize how powerful the drug is. I could buy a can today and start right back up. I won’t because I don’t want to be a slave again.
Hang in there new quitters. I’m past a year on a 25 year can a day habit. Once you realize you don’t need it, things get much, much easier. Stay strong.
100 days today. Just wanted to share because no one else in my life seems to care. They hate it when I dipped and constantly said to quit, now that I quit they act like I just took out the trash. “Oh you quit, that’s nice” is all I get. Good thing I was doing this for myself. This is a big achievement for me that I didn’t think I could do at many points in my life. I finally did it, and it’s bitter sweet.
Congratulations!!! 100 days is a HUGE accomplishment whether anyone else recognizes it or not. As you said, you’re quitting for YOURSELF. YOU own your quit and you alone get to bask in the glory of what you have achieved. As you move forward in your quit each day will be more and more rewarding. Congratulations quitter. Proud to be quit with you today!
Congratulations on 100 days! That’s huge!! You have a big support group here that knows exactly what kind of hell you are going through! I’m on 23 days now and I feel so much better. I’m still struggling from time to time but it’s getting easier knowing people like you have my back and are right here fighting the same fight. Very proud of you bud! keep it up!!
Let me congratulate you to,those first 100 days really suck.Congrats REDTRUCKER.
That’s awesome and something to be proud of. I’m almost a week free, do you have any advice or “tricks”?
I felt I had 2 main hurdles to overcome, the physical problems with quitting and the mental problems with quitting. I overcame the mental problems by reminding myself of my motivation for quitting. Personally it was because I came to the realization that nicotine starved your brain for oxygen by constricting the blood vessels. I’ve just always been very wary when something affects my brain. Another facet of the mental problems were the habitual triggers that would set my cravings in motion. I tried to expose myself to these triggers intentionally when I was in a good mindset so I was stronger to resist them and break my habits.
Physically, I had fatigue and oral cravings. I sucked on Ginseng root and cinnamon sticks to counter this. Ginseng helped with the fatigue and cinnamon sticks were just for oral fixation with a pleasant taste. Of course my quit wasn’t ideal. I’ve gained weight from snacking when I would normally dip, because I was uncomfortable with the idleness.
In short, I don’t think there are any cure-all methods of quitting, even the drugs designed to help. I think that it all stems from and must be continuallybe reinforced by your initial desire to quit, whatever that may be.
GOOD for you bud, Im still dipping but I imagine it might be the same thing on my end when I go to quit. Ive been thinking about it for a while mainly because of the money but now that the recall has happened I think this is a good time to start.
Keep kicking some ass!!
for quitters only site jackass
Quitters started as users.
When you’re ready Jesse, we’ll be here.
Ray is so classy, keyboard warrior. Stay here, keep reading the positive comments.
I care! I’m looking forward to reaching my 100th day and accomplishing what you already have. Good job, stay strong, and keep going.
Your family never will understand what a great accomplishment you have achieved and that’s okay. As long as you truly understand the strength and struggle it took to get you where you are today. Congrats on that ?, you’ve definitely earned it my friend!!!
Red….so proud of you brother….it’;s brutal….Man I am with you….34 years, can a day….I’m like 50…. I’m good mentally… I just don’t want it anymore….hang in there bud… I have your back….. Johnny…..Huge bro…..Huge
I’m 5 days in myself and my girlfriend thinks it’s like I stopped eating potatoe chips, we get it hang in there bud.
Day 530. I quit a 25 year plus habit in Aug of 2015. I never thought i could quit but that year i gained custody of my children in a divorce. I thought if i died from dipping i would be the biggest jack ass. I decided to buy some fake dip and give it a try. I found this site where tons of guys and some gals were dealing with the same addiction and were beating it. Long story short its 530 days later, I still have an occasional Jakes mint or throw in a teaza before working out but i do not miss my demon Kodiak at all. Truly blessed and if i can do it so can you. Nic free in 17.
Good luck
Hey guys I’m new and I plan on quitting any advise?
You’re in the right spot Jake. If you haven’t yet, get involved with our forums at http://forum.killthecan.org/ where we have nearly 30,000 members who “get it” because we’ve all been there before. Take it one day at a time, drink lots of water and buckle that chinstrap… it’s going to be bumpy for a while but 100% worth it.
Although I did not go cold turkey with nicotine on the first week I am now at day 26 without tobacco. I chewed 1 2mg piece of gum a day for the first week and then I just stopped chewing that. I dipped for 22 years about a half a can a day. No physical withdrawals now just psychological ones. I miss it but I know I must quit for my health. Exercise and lifting have really helped. I do cardio twice a day and lift once a day. It keeps me from the urge.
Any tips on how to quit ? I’m 28 years old. Started dipping when I was 13. I can go through a can in a days times. Sometimes more. Really Wanting to quit
I would say get a quit day about 2 weeks in advanced. I have been off nicotine for 40 days! Loving it and this is the longest I have been. I did a can a day for at least 5 years and been dipping around 7 years. One day just said I want more time spent with my family. Have saved 200 dollars! Just do it and think of everything you want to quit for.
Also get prepared for some of the worst withdrawal symptoms you’ve ever experienced. You might be different because not everyone gets the same symptoms, but if your symptoms are anything like mine your gonna need someone to vent your frustration to.
I dipped about the same amount of years you did. From age 17-32. I’m on day 29 right now. Go cold turkey if you can. Quickest way to get rid of nicotine. If you don’t feel like you can go cold turkey I would suggest starting with nicotine gum ( but only when you absolutely need it). I started doing 5 pieces a day, worked myself down to 2 pieces a day and I haven’t had any nicotine gum in the last 5 days. I would highly suggest fake dip for the oral fixation. I use Smokey Mountain Wintergreen and Triumph Wintergreen (All nicotine and tobacco free). I dipped cope wintergreen for almost 6 years (did skoal Wintergreen for 9 years before that). Triumph is the best fake dip I’ve ran into (Trust me I tried them all). They even have different levels of nicotine in them to help ween your nicotine levels down to zero. They have a full, half, quarter, and zero nicotine option. Whatever you do man DO NOT and I repeat DO NOT use any real tobacco once during your quit. Fight it to the very freaking end if you have to. If you need support or tips just reply on this site to me or the other guys. We quit with you!!!
I’m starting day 7. I have been dipping for 16 years. At my peak, I dipped 3-5cans a week, Kodak wintergreen and then Grizzly Straight. I quit at one point for nearly three months but started back, a couple years ago. I’m doing cold turkey. I’m miserable, but as you said, you have to fight it. I have my little one at home. My dad quit 2 years ago, after 40 plus years, so anybody can. He had been trying for nearly a decade.
A good way to start your quit is to make yourself look at the cancer pics. It really puts chewing into perspective. It made me sick to my stomach looking at them but it strengthened my resolve.
Only one way, get some fake dip, candy, seeds, whatever it takes to help combat the cravings, then throw the can in the trash. Cold turkey is the only way to go. It sucks but you can do it. Check in here as often as you can.
Water. Drink a shit load of water at least for the first couple days. And keep yourself busy doing things that don’t remind you of chewing.
I’m on day 268. I ran out one day and just said screw it. I was a can a day or so.
Hey all. This coming weekend will be 500 days since I quit dipping. At my worst, I basically had a dip in anytime I wasn’t eating. Don’t build quitting up in your head as some impossible thing. It’s not. People do it every day. It’ll get better and it’ll get easier. Good luck!
Congrats Mike!! I was just like you, dipping anytime I was not eating> So I understand that part!! 30 yrs of doing this. 3 cans per week! I am only on my day12 but as you say it can be done! Doing this for myself #1 to feel free again and 2nd to my 12 year old daughter that anything can be done if you are sincere about it enough!!
You are a great example of support for me and many others I assume!! Thanks!!
Awesome man! I have to second what Mike says. I’m on day 21 after dipping over a can a day for 6 years. The biggest thing holding me back from quitting was that I had created this false idea that quitting was an impossible act and that I wasn’t capable as a man to fight the cravings. Biggest lie i’ve ever told myself. Quitting dip has given me confidence in so many other areas of my life.
Craigselk66,
I was looking for you in our members list and did not find you. I think you go by a different name in the site. Please message me on the site. Would love to touch base.
Dundippin
Craigselk66,
I see you signed up. I sent you a note. Please come in you will see a message. Look forward to chatting with you.
Question for everyone here. I’ve been tobacco free for 26 days now and nicotine free for 3 days. My withdrawal symptoms have gotten better but I still sometimes feel some jaw pain, pressure on my lymph nodes, and like something is inside the left side of my throat (the side I used to dip most on). The doc gave me some amoxicylyn which seems to have helped some but I’m still experiencing these symptoms.
Does this crap every go away? My buddy said he had the same symptoms for almost two months when he quit. Has anyone here had these same experiences? I’m going back to the doc on Wednesday to have some screenings done to make sure everything is good.
Thanks,
Josh
All normal, but you should really think about signing up for the forum and get daily support.
Josh,
I put down the can just yesterday because of these symptoms. Soar jaw line on side I chewed, swollen cheek, and ear ache. I’ve read here and there that this is what can happen but I’ve also read these things can mean the worst. I’m interested who else had these feelings and did they go away??
Rob – Glad to hear your quitting. Lots of support on this site. Also lots of different stories and experiences which is also good. When i quit 98 days ago i made appointments with my dentist and doctor. I told them both i was quitting, that I was concerned about oral cancer and asked for as full a work up they could give me. I got CT scans, blood work, scaling/planing of teeth, etc. For me all has been good and Im happy they went overboard for me. In a way, by my doctors doing that for me i felt i owed them to stay quit. Another thing if you are new to quitting, anxiety could be bad. Tobacco can be a good “pacifier” for anxiety and once its gone, anxiety can/will rage. It sucks. Fortunately, my episodes are getting further and further apart. Dont be afraid to talk to your doctor about it and and get medication if needed. I was prescribed Xanax. Im still on my 1st prescription and havent had to take 1 for about 10 days. So hour by hour, day by day or week by week – whatever short term goals you set for yourself, stick to them and stay quit. Again, there is a lot of support here but end of day, this is your journey and will come down to how bad do you want it. God Bless and Good Luck.
I’m at day 141 and the past 2 weeks have been hell. The brain fog comes everyday. It’s debilitating. It was bad in month 1 but it’s back and will not clear. I’m thinking about seeing my doctor for some meds next week. I’ve read on here that a lot of folks have needed meds to help with the fog and anxiety. I think it’s my turn to try. My brain hasn’t totally re-wired since my quit. I did break down and had one dip 2 weeks ago. Surely that didn’t reset my progress. I need some advice.
Buddy it goes away. I quit cold turkey july 30 2016, 40 years in the making Im 54 and had the same symptoms – don’t waste time with the Dr, especially with Obamacrapcare. It just takes time. drink lots of water and sweat as much as you can. That moves the poisons out of your system.. My wife teaches how to cope with change like this- so she refers to your urges as the wave- when you have the urge, ride the wave for 3 minutes .. then revisit the urge, it usually is gone. u got this-
Day 474 I have a question? Can nicotine be stored in fat cells? Ive said before one thing that really helped me especially early in my quit is excercising/lifting weights. Last oct when we had the fire by my house i messed up my back and had to stop. It had been killing me not being able to lift but i kept restraining my back. About two weeks ago i finally started again and i have been going nuts lifting. I was feeling really good last week. Then the last 3-4 nights ive been sleeping very uneasy and waking up feeling nervous? When i was at a doctors office last week i see ive lost 20 pounds since i quit nicotine. I am wondering if nicotine or even medications could be stored in my fat cells and now being released? Last month i also completely cut sodas out of my diet. I drink water mostly but also a few glasses of OJ?
Hi TomS if you lift heavy to often your central nervous system doesn’t get a chance to recover and it affects your sleep.Weightlifting triggered two massive anxiety attacks when I was 70-80 days quit.
??? No Sht?? I did not know that but that explains alot. I took today off so hopefully ill sleep better tonight. thanks for the info.
Interesting conversation you have going on here Tom S. and SteveB. I am at day 505 and you are making me feel better about what I went through.
I will tell you that I do vary my lifts so I lift heavy on my benches one day, do cardio the next, lift heavy with back work the next day, cardio the next, then lift heavy with my legs and then cardio and then take a day off.
So I do vary my workout, but when I went heavy for consecutive weeks I went into major rages. Terrible. My darling wife of 29 years was becoming fearful of me.
I reduced the amount of weight I was lifting but did the same number of reps. I eased up on pushing myself constantly and added more stretching and cardio after my lifts.
This helped me become “human” again.
So to any of you quitting and lifting, be on the lookout for those lifting rages and reduce the amount of weight you are trying to lift when those rages hit.
Instead of going heavy every week, try just going heavy every two or three weeks. Change up how often you go heavy to make sure others can live with you and you can live with yourself.
We have enough issues with the rages when quitting without adding to the possibility.
I hope this helps someone out there.
Dunndippin I’ve lifted for years and never had any of these crazy and mean crazy things happened while lifting or right after until I quit dipping cope for 29 yrs. Congratulations on 505 days I’m 250 and it helps to know how you guys ahead of us are doing.
Idk i am somewhat new at working out. I lifted weights(kinda) when i chewed but one thing i noticed is when i chewed i saw/felt no benifits i still always just felt out of energy. After quitting chew i really started noticing how much better i felt when i exercised. When i hurt my back i had to quit for months so when i started i was going nuts. I was curling 60 pounds in reps of 20 and doing 20 sets of those. Idk if thats good or not but doing standing curls my back cant handle more than that much weight. I want to join a gym and start cardio but i need to get some shoes. Right now all i have is my keens and i dont want to tear them up jogging. I think SteveB was right, im not going apesht everyday lifting
. Im still feeling good but am also not getting that nervous or restless feeling trying to sleep.
Hey TomS that’s a lot,you lifted 24,000 pounds,no wonder your tired.If you go to bed 10:00 pm and wake up at 1:00 am and can’t sleep the rest of the night your central nervous system hasn’t cooled off(sort of) it’s a little more comlicated than that,but that’s a good indicator your pushing to hard.Always lift weights nice and calm,don’t get psyched up just lift the weights like it’s a job.It makes no difference if your lifting 60lbs or 600lbs,also leave a rep or two in the tank you will get stronger faster and recover quicker.I’m no expert,this is just my own experience and from what I’ve read.
Its easy to start. Throw your can away amd dont dip no more. Easy.
Some times things just don’t seem that easy….But, I will fight it to the end period
Do they make this fake stuff in long cut and a brand and flavor close to straight?
They make a good straight flavor in Smokey Mountain.
Scroll up, on the left side it says Your Quit, click on that, then click on Smokeless Alternatives. A ton of information in there. Smokey Mt & Hooch make long cuts, Hooch makes a Rough Cut, similiar to long cut. I’m partial to Hooch, but checkout the review sections. Most of the companies make sample packets that are a really good deal. Warning, I advise all people checking out fake dips for the 1st time, you need to dumb down your expectations. There ia nothing gonna replace that crap laced with addictive chemicals you put in your lips for yrs. But the fake dips serve as a great tool & have helped me stay quit for 2 yrs next month.
Wow one month! It’s been 32 days I quit the day after Christmas. The reason being it’s been 5 years held up by chew. I have lost 10 pounds that I initially gained and plan on losing more! This is the longest I have gone and I am ready for my future without dip! Thanks for everyone’s stories and can’t wait to post on my 100 days!
I’m ready how do you start. I was going to use a pill but at $400 a month I about shit myself. Jan 28,017 is the day
Hey Ted! All I did was quit cold turkey! After 5 days I felt okay and just started to work out twice a day because I was so angry and wanted to push myself! Has been the best decision! After a month feeling great and a lot better shape because of it! I’m about to propose to my girlfriend of 6 years she is so excited I quit!
Iowacorn, congrats I hope she says yes after all those years. I just made it to 48 hrs, I am still going strong chewing the hell out of some gum.
Grats!!! You got this. Just keep in mind what you have to lose. Theres no excuse for turning back now throwing away all you have fought for. Thats nuts, i was at a docs office yesterday and weighed myself. Ive lost 20 pounds 471 days ago since i quit.
My day 500 Post Today:
Dundippin – day 500, no nic today. I quit with @Sigman45 and all of Dec, Mike1966, Johnnodip, Boelker62 and all our supporters! I am amazed at how far we have come. The craves are finally over and I finally feel “normal”. Thanks to all of you who quit with me every damn day.
Thank you KTC for being here and helping us all to quit.
How long before the cravings are completely gone? I know everyone is different, but how long before they were gone for you? I’m on day 8.
Corey K,
I had cravings up to my 450s. It takes forever to leave. I found that the longer you go the longer the span between craves but they still come. You always need to keep your guard up.
I quit with you today.
Corey like you said it is different for most. But I did not feel great till day 139. Hope you do better way before that ! Quit On.
I don’t feel terrible at day 12, but it’s just a continuous lingering feeling of wanting a dip. Might try that fake stuff. Feel like I’m just missing the feeling more than the craving.
Craigselk66, thank you so much for your kind words. Brought tears to my eyes. I worry at times that I am more of a loner and known as one of those guys who post and run.
I am happy to know my words have helped at least one fellow member.
Thank you so much and congratulations on being so close to the big 500!
I look forward to celebrating your 500!
Im on day 91. Im currently on an annual golf trip with a bunch of guys and as you can imagine there is a lot of tobacco within the group. I give thanks to God for the strength and thanks to all of you for the accountability this site provides. Tomorrow I will be 92 days dip/cigar/tobacco/nicotine free.
467 days 4am Just woke up from a dream where i had screwed up and started using tobacco again. Damn i hate those dreams. Idk why but i have a splitting headache also. Took me a few minutes to get my bearings and realize i hadnt messed up, it was only a dream. I cannot imagine throwing away 467 days. I am just glad i dont have these dreams very often.
Hey Tom, day 497 and I have not had one of those dreams for about 50 d ays. It scared me to death. I was thinking all that time dedicated to my quit and I broke. I was so glad it was just a dream.
I quit with you today.
Funny i usually dream about weird stuff like being batman fighting tony stark, giant killer rats taking over the world, Tigers at the dog park, being a secret agent on black ops in red russia, etc and usually i wake up laughing but a dream where i am using tobacco has left me shaken. I have gained so much in the last 15 months. All you guys early in your quit dont give up.
I’m on day 1 again. I’m on year 14 of dipping. Quit multiple times, once for 2 months, a couple weeks and probably 4 times for 4 days. I put myself through hell 4 times just to go back to it after getting over the initial stage. Trying again, my gums feel like they’re falling apart, small white pieces coming off, receding gums… really bad stuff and I’m in my early 30’s. This time I’m quitting for good.
you got this
It will be five years in April for me. Feels great to not be addicted. You got this!
Same situation here. I chewed last night after 2 months of quitting. I have had extremely bad insomnia for 2 weeks and I had had enough. Hoping it’s just a 1 day thing, but I’m not sure. Going nights with zero sleep is hell.
You can do it. I’m on day 3 now even after watching my Packers lose. I feel like I’m going to die all the time, but we won’t. It’s the worst experience I could imagine, but we will succeed! We can and will beat this!
That’s what the nic bitch wants people to think to keep that hold on you I really really hate that shit more everyday for what it has done to me and countless others
Wiki the insomnia absolutely sucks,when you get past this part your sleep will be more restful even if you get less hours you will feel better.Do not give up.
Been quit since Sept 13. I was over all the mental clarity and fog issues. Then i caved and had a whole tin one stressful week. I feel like I am going through those symptoms all over again. The dizziness and concentration, mental focus and memory issues are back. I hate this addiction. It’s crazy how the high is worth the pain at that given moment. I need to stay stronger than the urge to grab a dip.
You start back on the quitting path again? I’m on day 7 and still going strong! Have my ups and downs, but trying to stay strong.
you need to copy/ paste and save what you just typed so that next time you even think about reaching for that can, you have a fresh reminder of why you even wanted to quit in the first place
You can do this for good, gotta have faith, I’m on day 22 and yes sometimes I feel like buying a can but I tell myself no no no why throw it all away just to start all over again, eventually the urge passes just gotta be strong and fight one day at a time
I had quit 7 days ago. I was using Grinds and Jake’s MintChew and I fell off the wagon today. School started and I was having massive anxiety attacks to the point I wanted to quit school (Junior Engineering Major). Just found this website… I hope using KTC will help me stay on the path.
I dipped skoal wintergreen for 9 years and cope wintergreen pouches for 6 years. Dipped 15 years total man. I’m on day 14 of my quit. The best fake chew I’ve found so far (and I’ve tried almost all of them) is Triumph wintergreen and Smokey Mountain Wintergreen. I’m working myself down with nicotine gum as well. I chewed 6 pieces a day my first week and I’m down to 5 pieces a day here in 14 second week. Most of my major withdrawal symptoms are gone (except for the feeling that something is sticking in the left side of my throat). I only try to put in a piece of nicotine gum if my urge or craving gets so bad that I feel like I’m gonna cave completely. You just gotta find your own method that works for you man. I can tell you after the first 10 days I’ve felt a lot better and I don’t think about Copenhagen 24/7.
Josh – glad your trying to quit but if you are still chewing nicotine gum everyday, then nicotine is still in your system which means you haven’t had the full pleasure of withdrawl yet. Throw it all away and get on with real quitting. I understand this may sound harsh but it’s the best way. Good luck!
Josh if your using the gum and still have all those symptoms the gums not helping,you don’t need it.
Gary, when you get the anxiety attacks, try meditating. Visualize yourself successfully completing your assignments, contributing in class and writing whatever papers you will be assigned to write. Visual and then believe in your success.
You also need to quit thinking that dip is a magic bullet under your lip that is helping you. It is not. It is keeping you distracted and focused on where to dip, where to spit, when to do your next dip, when are you going to run out, how much to have on hand, can you do a dip in class with no one noticing, what happens if you have a dip and that cute girl comes up to speak with you……..
Give it up. Quit debating whether to do another dip or not and just stop.
Then come on the site. Post your introduction, post roll call today and every other day of your life.
I quit with you today.
Heads up Jake’s Mint Chew users, they are running a 20% off special till Friday.
Day 174. Saved $1134.00 so far. Haven’t even thought about a dip today. Just here to check on you cats. Stay strong. I’m thinking about all of you.
Great job – I am on Day 319 and have saved $3400 – for everyone out there – you can do it – just drop the nicotine and the nicotine supplements like gum – they only make it worse.
day one is going alright, I’ve proved to myself that i can do it. mentally i feel like i can stay level headed. physically i fell like a wreck. I feel like I’m gonna puke, I’m not talkative, and i don’t feel like doing anything. lol work is going to be a struggle today.
You can do it brother. I’m on day 11 of my quit. My first 7 days were rough. I had jaw pain, feeling of something stuck in my throat, swollen nodes, sore throat. You name it. Yesterday my cravings were really hitting me but I powered through it. If you need the oral fixation I suggest get some fake nic free snuff. That’s what I’ve been using. If you feel like your about to cave in just keep coming to this site. I check it everyday. I still have some jaw and throats problems but it’s been slowly but surely receding over time.
Had a cave in Saturday. Was on the nicotine gum
Did you fight the urge Zach?
I’m about 80 days into my quit and just like everyone here, some of my days are better than others. Today I came across a Bible verse that I think defines/sums up what we are all trying to do here on this site and thought I would share. 1st Corinthians 16:13 “Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like Men, be Strong”
On day 8. Jaw hurts, dizziness, sore throat, nausea, stomach problems, swollen glands and nodes, headaches, insomnia and feeling like something’s stuck in my throat. I feel absolutely horrible right now but I’m not giving up. I was in the store today and could see the beloved cope wintergreen pouches I once knew. Instead, I bought a can of smokey mountain herbal chew. You guys are really inspiring me right now. If you have any other suggestions to help with quiting I’m all ears. I’m currently on 3 pieces of nicotine gum a day but damn I can still feel the nicotine withdrawal. Please pray for me. I’m gonna go get some x-rays and other stuff done in a couple of weeks just to make sure I’m cancer free. Started dipping at age 17. I’m 32 now.
I’m with you man. Put your faith in God and it will pass. I had the same symptoms and panic attacks. My blood work came back great. It will be ok. Don’t panic. Get rest and know that your body is cleaning. Pray!
Hey Josh,good.All of the trips to the doctor and dentist will help ease your mind but it’s just going to take time.Give it some time.Get rid of the gum.
Josh everything you are experiencing is completely normal. Dump the nic gum its just prolonging your withdrawal!!!! Look up at the top of the page right hand corner click on quit groups. Go find April 17 and post your pledge to not use nicotine for the day then keep your promise. You can go one day without nic can’t you? There will be plenty of people to help you there. If not go into live chat and there will be some BAQ in there who can help. One thing we don’t allow nicotine in form in the quit groups. With the help of KTC I am 506 days nicotine free after being addicted for 30 year.
Josh, hang in there bro. I’m day 17, 34 years can a day…I have the exact same symptoms you do, but I’m done with it.
If I can do it you can… I’m not craving it and I don’t want it, I just want to get some days under my belt, eventually months, get the skeletons to move on.
Hey Johnny, hang in there. I’m at 164 after 36 years. It hasn’t been easy but as most will say on this site, it gets a little better each day. One day at a time brother. Good luck, I quit with you today.
Thanks Bob…. I’m golden, I do not want it any more, cold turkey, nothing for me, 34 years….can a day.
Hang in there Josh, ditch the gum bro, get on with it….your good bro, I got your back
I’m day 22 and finally starting to feel better…my head is still plugged up, horrible sinus headache but my mouth and gums feel great, sore throat….
Thanks men for the kind words….. it is pure evil…. why in the heck did we go so long ??
I’m only on day 2 and having tough time ! Can anyone tell me what the worst stretch will be ? Paranoid about jaw pain and throat pain because I will start to think it’s cancer or something !
id say the first 10 days are the worst as far as cravings and all go but the mouth and jaw pain will come and go for months throughout your quit, then around the 70s the cravings will come back in full effect, almost as bad as they were to start with….and all this after you have been on cruise control for weeks. The good news is, by this time you have already trained your mind to ignore all the old tricks and you are to smart to fall victim to Dr Nic. The whole quit things is 95% mental and 5% everything else. Take it from a can a day guy for over 22 years
Is it normal I’m
On day 4 and have a spot on inside of my cheek !
Today is day 2 for me also. The worst stretch is all the time it feels like. I’ve been using grinds to mane it easier but it’s been brutal quitting. “You can’t have no in your heart.” – Joe Dirt
Hey guys, just joined the HOF April group with my quit date on 1/10/17 after years of college hockey and a home repairs job, then onto reading stuff all day at my new job with one in. Been a little out and about and haven’t been around my computer much outside work, where we block everything so I haven’t been able to post much. My days are pure hell. My wife is the best and asks me about it a lot, but the guy who sits across from me in cubicle land dips, so there are triggers all the time. I told him about this site and he set abwuit date for 2/1/17 and he only chews sunflower seeds at work in front of me. Mental fog, anxiety, all of it is all day, but I’m more productive in the morning, am saving money and spending time with my wife, it feels awesome. This site is so helpful and it’s good to read everyone struggling too, reminds you that you’re not alone.
I have made a few attempts in the past, but failed. I decided I was going to make another attempt on Monday (1/9/17). To start, I cut down (I highly recommend to do first) my intake on Monday by 50% (from 10 to 4-5 chews a day) and kept it steady on Tuesday (1/10/17). To be honest, cutting back is not easy, but will get your body to start ridding itself of nicotine and get you ready for a higher level of abstinence. I worked with time. I timed myself between chews—I tried to keep it 4 or more hours between chews. This will help as you completely stop or reduce your chews to 0. To be continued…..
The time and date being shown is not the same as my present location so you’ll notice a difference in the dates I’m providing. Anyway, on Wednesday (1/11/17) Day 1 I made it through 14 hours from the time I woke up 6:30AM to 8:30PM before I became weak and mixed another chew. Although it’s been just that many hours, I experienced a high that I didn’t like and a very minor headache. This gave me 1 more reason to quit–NOT Liking it anymore.
It’s a battle! I used my distractions/replacements: toothpicks, gum, hard candy, snacks (VERY IMPORTANT) to get me through the day. The last 2 may be unhealthy, but I don’t want to be choosy or picky with what I use to deal with cravings…whatever I think will work, I’m using it.
To not chew after meals, I kept my meals at a acceptable size or portion; I think it’s a bad idea to eat to a full stomach. After having lunch, I stepped out of the office and just went to the nearest Price Costco and walked around until I felt my craving dissipate.
Right now, it’s Thursday (1/12/17) 10AM and still notice that the cravings are still strong, but gonna take it a second, minute, an hour at a time with my distractions ready for me. NOT going for that 1 chew like last night…..nope…didn’t like the feeling.
I need to get this out of my life. It has taken control of most of my life so far and I’m angry I waited this long to fight this at a higher level. I want to defeat this as soon as I can–better now or late then never, right?
Geralt- being on the site is a step in the right direction. I think you will hear from most on this site that Cold Turkey is the only way to go. 72 hrs is what it takes to get nic out of your system. I think you will also find everyone on this site is very serious about their quit and because of that will speak in a very blunt fashion. So with that in mind, cutting back is not quitting, it is rationalizing staying an addict. Throw the can away and get on with it. Post Roll and start working towards HOF. If you quit (and stay that way) you will find suport and empathy here.
Thank you for your response Justapinch and hope to have more motivation and support as I continue this struggle. I am very serious about my quit (16 straight years of chewing). I will continue to post any important updates or experiences that may help. Thank you!
As justapinch stated, cold turkey is the only way.
It hit me like a ton of bricks on Tuesday the 9th and I was just done! I celebrated the 48hr mark last night and I’m really excited to hit my 72hrs tonight.
From there, it’s all the habitual crap we do and not the nicotine.
I am not a veteran by any means, but cold turkey is the only way you can call yourself quit. I am quit 103 days today, and there have been some really rough spells, fog, anxiety, all that stuff, but every day you are quit is another notch on the belt. When you decide you have had your last dip…find your roll and post your promise EVERY DAY (a lesson I had to learn the hard way) that you won’t dip THAT day. One day at a time….and trust me it will get easier and lots of great men and women on this site to help you thru that bad shit. But you and you alone can determine when that quit date is.
Much agreed!
Hello self, it’s been a while. Nice to see my first posts in this site and realize where I’m at now DAY 36. I did cave a few times after doing these (1/11/2017) posts, but my progress improved once I joined a quit group and started getting active in it. Wow, humbled and appreciative of the struggle I went through so far. IPNCT
I am watching the congressional hearings and realizing that I could have never sat still in that type of pressure situation for such a long period of time. I would have to take a break every hour or so to do a dip or I would have lost it. It is great to see so many people able to sit so long under grueling circumstances. At least they are not addicted. They should count their blessings.
Hey All. I’m new to KTC and I decided to lean on this site and its members to quit for good.
I have used dip for about 4-5 years with some breaks here and there but have recently decided, Enough is enough!
I am an anxious person anyway, so the stimulants in tobacco don’t help. Of course the withdrawal between “doses” doesn’t help either.
So my last dip was last night at 6pm. Today is my first day with zero tobacco and I’m excited to never use again. Between what I’ve learned, what you all have to share and most importantly the guidance GOD gives…. I will beat this!
Zane, congratulations on your decision. I too decided to quit after getting over anxious and after doing all the snuff I could do I realized it was not helping.
The way to quit successfully, is to decide you are quit and stop debating in your head whether you are going to dip one more time or not.
So make that decision and the rest will be much easier.
Go to the introduction section and announce yourself and tell us your story. Then go and post roll call under your HOF group. Let us know if you need help with this.
I quit with you today.
Dundippin, day 485, quit at the age of 59 after more than 40 years of dippin.
Thanks for the kind words and support. I’m really happy that I found this site!
I went in and introduced myself and am now figuring out the roll call and HOF.
Zane, congratulations on your quit! Glad you joined the group. Welcome.
I will now find you in the intro section and provide my contact info in case you need someone to chat with.
I quit with you today.
Thank you! I really appreciate that.
He will give you strength Zane
Indeed. This is day 3 now and the Lord has been amazing to me!
Last Friday I went in for every dippers nightmare, a dentist appointment. My dentist found an infection in my wisdom tooth and sent me into emergency surgery after discovering a tumor the size of a thumb nail in my jaw (where I put my dip). I am still awaiting the biopsy of the tumor to find out if it is cancerous or not. With that said, I have not dipped in 5 days. I plan to quit regardless of the results. I never saw myself quitting and didn’t even mind spending what little money I had on dip (college). Just wanted to share my story with you guys because you are all quitting for the right reasons. Stay true to your goal and don’t give up. This has been a tough few days and with patience and helpful tips from this website I hope to be tobacco free forever.
I’m sorry to hear of your troubles. I’m a new member who just quit. I to have an abnormality on my mouth and need to have it checked.
Be strong and pray to God for support. God is great with all of lifes challenges!
He will give you strength brother.
Good luck John, please keep us posted buddy.
Good Luck buddy, when everything comes back clear, stay quit. C’mon back for encouragement. 🙂
Hello,
I’ve dipped for 15 years (and smoked on and off). I decided on 5 January 2017 to quit. It’s only been 5 days but this is the longest I’ve went without any tobacco. I hope I can keep going. Every time I feel the urge to throw a huge chaw in my lip I think of my six year old daughter.
One day I just thought to myself “Is this really worth it? All I’m doing is paying a company to destroy my health for me.” and I threw an entire new roll of Copenhagen in the trash that day.
Heck yea brother. I’m right there with you. You got this!
Day 16 and curious if anyone else is experiencing a lot of anger like myself. I’ve had anger issues in the past and they are coming back on almost a daily basis since I’ve quit and I thought now at 29 years old I was over them
Ray- quit now for 1 week. I am pissed off and angry as well. Been working out, drinking lots of water and using fake dip. Just going to take some time – I take great satisfaction knowing I am beating this addiction!
Hi Ray. Yes, I felt alot of anger and went through alot of rages even into my early 400s. Day 484 and have finally been free and clear of that anger. Make sure you eat at least 3 square meals a day, drink plenty of water, get plenty of sleep and make sure you work out regularly. You may have to vary your workout, especially if you lift weights and adjust to minimize your rage. That is what I had to do.
So, my bad news is that it will probably go on much longer than you wish. Good news is that we are all different and hopefully your rages will die down sooner than mine.
However, once they are gone, you do not have to revisit.
Stay focused on how great it is that you are quit, you made it through the first three days which are hell and you continue to reinforce that quit every day.
I quit with you today.
The power of this website is that it lets people know what they’re going through is normal and if they can endure life will be better.
I’m on Day 6 brother and I can relate. It’s because your starving your body of the nicotine it craves. If your disciplined enough I would say buy some nicotine gum and chew 2-3 pieces a day. It will help calm it down.
Well I did it, 365 days without any tobacco! I’m 44 now and finally free of the bullshit and baggage that follows chewing tobacco. This past year was a constant fight but a very necessary fight for my freedom. I just need to thank this web site and all the other fighters on it for picking me up when I was down. Is life perfect now, ” hell no”, but it sure feels nice to be free!
Congrats, CBASS! That’s quite an achievement! Kudos to you!
Thank you M.G.
Congrats CBASS, that is awesome.
Started Copenhagen snuff in 1994 as a freshman in high school. Up to a couple cans a day by the 20 year mark. Tried to quit a couple times but could never get away from the nagging part of me that just wanted the early morning snuff after breakfast, coffee, and throughout the day.
Long story short….I found that most people make a big deal out of quitting because they need an accomplishment, or because they fail, and can’t admit how week and foolish it is to continue the habit: So they make quitting out to be a very hard thing. Even though most people probably don’t mean to be so negative, they are in telling others how hard quitting is, and about nagging thoughts years after they quit. So most people are defeated in the first few days of quitting because they think everyday of the rest of their life will be a struggle, like the first few days.
I blocked out all advice, and conversation from people who were stuck in a negative, and realized that just as easily as I started I could quit. I didn’t struggle to make a habit out of dipping in 1994 so why struggle to not dip in 2016 ??
The mental victory over a habit and other people’s negative comments were more than enough to drown the desire for nicotine, and I did it without a without a bad attitude. Positivity is the key and strength from GOD.
It may take some time to align your focus, and to recognize any negativity that you may need to ignore, but if you stay positive, concentrate on something that will prosper you, and most important is don’t concentrate on failure. 95% of quitting is mental awareness and focus. 5% is drinking plenty of water, and dealing with 2 or 3 days of very light physical withdrawals.
I quit 12/4/2016 and have no desire, or cravings. Even though my friends and work mates use Copenhagen or other smokeless tobacco. Don’t make quitting a mountain you can’t climb.
Hey Scott that’s outstanding,the withdrawals for me were heavy for 170 days.I’m on day 225,the cravings not an issue,after 29 years dipping cope I had enough.But still have withdrawal symptoms,dizziness,anxiety,things are much better but it was brutal at times.I come on this site and see guys in their 300’s still suffering and I know that’s gonna be me too.
I did try and fail a few times and I know something about what your saying, but just refuse to believe quitting has to be a struggle. Maybe better planning or physical condition would benefit you. All I’m saying is don’t let others define your circumstances. I quit 12/4/2016 and on the 3rd day I felt better than I had in years. Now I did quit eating fast food and soft drinks in 2013 so maybe that helped me physically. Concentration and focus on positivity is the difference.
Thanks for that Scott. I’m on day 1 & have been looking for motivation. It’s good to hear a different perspective.
Hey guys, I’m 23 years old. Been dipping for almost 10 years, and for 8 years I’ve been goin through a can and a half a day. This is my first time quitting “cold turkey” without the use of nic gum or patches. I’m on day 5… I’m about to go insane. But I won’t cave ✊?, told myself I’m done with this shit running my life.
Keep it up brotha …. day 17 here and feel like a new person…. smoked 1 or 2 cigars since then when times got hard but besides that I’m doing great.
hate to break it to you and certainly don’t wanna be a Debbie downer but unless those cigars were nicotine free (and I have never seen any that were) then you have not quit cold turkey and are not on day 17
: ( i know. good news is im not dipping. bad new is still consuming nicotine.
I don’t often post on the Internet. But when I do, it’s on Kill The Can. Thanks to All. 165 days free after 40+ years of captivity.
Bravo Doug! Simply an amazing accomplishment!
I’m quitting today and I’m 18. I’ve been dipping since around 16 and I need to quit with this crap. Is there any alternatives out there besides fake dip to use to give me the oral sensation that I get from dip?
Some people use coffee grounds. Scroll down a few, Chewie posted a link to alternatives. Checkout Grinds & Teaza. There are pouch alternatives you can swallow. I like Teaza myself. Kudos to you for realizing you should quit at such a young age, good luck Caleb.
Thanks bro. I started trying out smokey mountain and it ain’t that bad
Overcoming the oral sensation is a big thing. Try some of these options; sunflower seeds, toothpicks (I’d suggest plastic ones), gum, hard candy.
Hey guys my name is anthony and I am 19 years old I started chewing when I was 14, I’ve tried to quit several times and every time I quit I just go right back to it. I’ve tired every way, so far nothing has worked. I feel at this point chew and nicotine have handcuffed me and will never let go, so i need some suggestions and help on how to quit for good and never look back on it
There is only one way. Cold Turkey! You have to do it and plow through the tuff days ahead. It is well worth the fight
Kize is 100% on it, COLD TURKEY. If you proctastinate or make excuses to why you aren’t quitting, you’re just giving lip service. Walk away buddy, you can do it.
I looked up pictures of mouth and younger cancer on the internet. That seemed to motivate me
Meant tongue cancer not younger
This is day 1 for me. I’m going cold turkey. This morning on my way to work I just said screw it. Don’t stop for dip. Why not now? I’m sick of spending all that money and nothing to show for it. It’s only been 9 hours and I feel like I can’t quench my thirst and my face and arm have tingles. I don’t know. Could be in my head. This site is awesome. I just happened to be googling what to expect when you quit dip for physical stuff that’ll happen. This site popped up. The 100 reasons to quit article was hilarious. I keep going back to that to laugh and it helps with cravings because so many of them apply to us all.
What does QSX stand for on the merchandise and stuff?
Hey Paul – congrats on day 1!!!
The QSX stands for our original name, Quit, Smokeless, eXtreme
Thanks Chewie.
Hey he wise my brother won’t stop dipping and I’m only 11 my brother is 14 and he keeps getting in trouble by seeking it behind my mom back how can I stop him pls help and respond back. Thank you
Today is day one. I have only been chewing for a year but I got up to a can a day. I’ve noticed that my gun line has receded and I know it’s time to stop I need help
Read everything you can on this site. Then sign up and you will have lots of help. I’m clean 45 days now.
Right there with ya Paul! I quit on the 3rd cold turkey. I’ve been quit in the past and it lasted over a year. It’s totally worth it, not really sure why I started again. Perhaps I thought I could keep it to a minimum. Well now I know I can’t I’m done with it forever.
Hi, my names is Alex and I’m struggling to stop dipping. Been dipping since I was 16. started off with skoal mint longcut and cut it back to pouches over last 5-6 years.
Im at a tin a day. 2 on a bad day. i feel like i am setting myself up for disaster down the road if i dont quit now.
Also I quit drinking and doing drugs about 1 and half years ago so my tobacco use has been something i have tried to avoid.
Any help here would be awesome.
Many Thanks.
Hi Alex, I am 45 yrs old, 1st dip when I was 10. Will be 2 yrs quit in Feb, nothing easy about it. Read through the posts here, exercise, drink water, stay away from your idiot friends that don’t support you (I had those), skip alcohol for now, look into fake dips. It can be done, but it takes work. Good luck.
My New Years Resolution is to quit. Going to need help.
Well Bill you have came to the rite place for help we as a group have all been thru just about every pain and suffering thing a person can go thru quitting the nic. Bitch
Read my response to Alex NYC, you can do it.
Day 245 and it still seriously sucks.!!!!! Will this ever go away.?? After over 6 months NIC free I thought it would long be over
The longer you are quit the less you feel the craves. Make sure you take care of the basics – 3 square meals a day, exercise every day and get at least 8 hours of sleep. Even with that you will still get those craves during high stress conditions. Just remember that you are done. It will get better but it takes years to go away.
I quit with you today.
My quit day starts tomorrow morning guys going to need help
Good luck brother! It’s a rough road but tough it out. I promise, you’ll come back to this site a couple years from now and have no desire to chew or even smell it for that matter. I know, I’ve been in your shoes and with the right mindset, soon you’ll be in mine. The best advice I can give it pick a day and never look back.
Hey Chewie, I’m just curious about how many members there are now?
Nearly 29,000 as of this AM.