Symptoms of Quitting Dip and Chew
Quitting dipping is not an easy thing… if you’re like most of us, when you quit you’ll go through some withdrawal symptoms… These are completely normal. That being said… if you are concerned about a particular symptom, by all means go to a doctor and get checked!!! This will help both your peace of mind and may catch something before it gets serious.
Dip Dreams – you’ve been dipping for years sometimes decades. Your brain is used to thinking a certain way with a certain amount of nic in it… once that’s taken away many people have “dip dreams”. These dreams range from mild to incredibly intense. Many times people will wake up after a dip dream and feel terrible because they really think that they caved. Many have reported that they can taste and smell the dip. Never fear… it’s only a dream.
Sores In Your Mouth (lip, tongue, cheek, etc.) – you’re done dipping… why does your mouth hurt so damn bad? You’ve got more sores in your mouth now than when you were dipping. What’s going on?!? There are a couple of explanations for this one. First, if you’re like most of us, you’ve found something to replace your dip to get you past the oral fixation (See Smokeless Alternatives). If you’re chewing seeds then there’s a TON of salt in your mouth that wasn’t there before. Also once you get dip out of your system the PH balance in your mouth is changing. Bottom line is this – get to a dentist and get checked out. But unless something stays around for more than two weeks you should be good to go.
Can’t Sleep – you’ve quit dipping and now you can’t sleep at all. Never fear, this is completely normal experience. It’ll take a while, but your sleep patterns will return to normal.
The Fog – you’re dizzy… you can’t think straight… your head hurts… you find yourself staring at your computer screen for hours on end not reading anything. Welcome to the dip fog. Your brain can’t handle the fact that you’re no longer feeding it dip. It might last just a couple of days and it might last a couple of weeks. Do not fret… once the fog lifts you’re well on your way to being dip free. Check out this article that Chewie has written about The Fog of Quitting Dip
Headaches – you might have one that brings you to your knees, or you might just have that dull thud feeling all day long — this too shall pass.
Sore Throat – If you’re a dipper and you quit you’re scared of anything that’s “off”. Why when you quit dipping do you suddenly get a sore throat? We’re not sure why but it happens more often than you’d think. Drink lots of water to keep yourself hydrated. This will help flush the nicotine and will help with your sore throat.
Anxiety – for years you’ve been dealing with life while medicating yourself with nicotine — it’s gone now and your body isn’t used to dealing with life without it. This condition will pass though you may want to talk to a doctor about some medication to take the edge off.
Problems “Going” – whether you know it or not, nicotine is a laxative. It’s helped keep you “regular” through all of your years of dipping. It takes some people a while to get their body adjusted to going without their natural dip laxative. Drink plenty of water and eventually this one will be “behind you”.
Hot Flashes – This one has been reported as a real doozy. Face, arms, legs, etc. can be very “warm” with some intense sweats. While this is a “symptom” it’s also been quite the trigger for some folks. Drink some water, get to the site and talk.
Depression – Many people have dipped for years or decades. Removing such an integral (though deadly) part of your life can lead to some pretty serious behavioral issues including depression. Talk to the folks on the boards as this is pretty common. As with any health issue please don’t hesitate to see a doctor as well. For more details about depression as a quitter click here.
There are a variety of other symptoms that have been attributed to quitting dip. If you don’t see yours listed, contact us and let us know about it!
30 year can a day here. I quit drinking alcohol 9 months ago and went on the patch 2 days ago. Having quit before, I know what’s coming. I didn’t go cold turkey due to brain games that may make an intense nic craving also be for alcohol. The withdrawals are still starting, just not as intense as cold turkey. I want to speed up to cold turkey but I’m easing into it in hopes off lessoning the severity of of my withdrawals.I also have a wife and 2 boys that I don’t want to snap at. Any advice on when to rip the patch off? I also have a gum graft coming up and another next year.
Advice on when to rip the patch off = today, right now, pronto, ASAP.
The sooner you do, the sooner you can begin marching toward freedom.
Finally ripped off patch last night. 20 hours in with lockjaw and intense fog. Wife is very supportive and is letting me lay down in bed and giving me space. Probably not going to sleep much for awhile, but I’ve began the march.
New here just quit the can about a month ago i was a 2 can a day dipper for 15 years of course the day i quit is when i found. Red patch in my inner check which is weird thats not where i kept my dip, been to two dentist nobody can give me a straight answer. But that being said i still have light headedness , headaches ,and dry mouth is this normal a month after quitting? Thanks
Believe it or not… yes. Completely normal. Hang in there Joe! Join our Discord server – the BEST place for support, accountability and getting questions answered. https://www.killthecan.org/discord/
I quit the can about 2 weeks ago. I’m still going through the dizziness spells and panic attacks. And now dealing with the throat feeling that there is something stuck and it’s sore been for about a week now. Is that normal??
Yes, remarkably normal. I had a sore / “thick” throat for quite some time after I quit.
Also, don’t underestimate the time of year (allergies) and other potential things (COVID) that may be affecting things.
All of that said, yes, it’s normal.
So today, my tongue is feeling a tad swollen, it looks kind of dry and cracked so to say, and doesn’t feel to comfortable and bled in a spot when I brushed it. Is that “normal”?? Or should I be concerned??
I have been a dipper for about 15 years (Im 35) and decided to quit 3 weeks ago. I have crazy sores in my mouth that have been freaking me out a bit. Very happy to read this blog and hear about others having the same problem when quitting.
One of the reasons I quit is because I have noticed some white spots on my tongue, cheeks, and gums. Any clue if these should go away after a period of time? Obviously, I should go see a dentist but the thought of that alone gives me anxiety. I’m trying to work up the courage but dentists scare the crap out of me.
Short answer… yes, they should go away. And yes, you should go to the dentist and explain EVERYTHING to him about your usage and your quit. Tell him how long you dipped, tell him how often you dipped, tell him what brand you used, ask him to do a full screening.
I understand that this may lead to some anxiety but it will ultimately give you some tremendous peace of mind after you do it.
Day 63 off the dip and counting after a 3 can a week habit for over 30 years. Quit cold turkey a few weeks after being diagnosed with leukemia (CLL). Not treating yet, I am stage 0. Had colonoscopy and endoscopy two weeks after quitting and now have gerd probably from all the tobacco juices. On totally new diet and medication. Lots of fun. Thanks Copenhagen. I threw the two full tins I had in the garbage as I cussed them out for making me so sick and every time I think about a dip I immediately think about how much damage all those years of nicotine did to my body and how lucky I am it wasn’t worse. Life is short, my recommendation to anyone still dipping is to quit now before the damage this poison does finally catches up with you and it will at some point.
The cravings are pretty much gone but I am still fighting the lightheaded/dizziness which is a daily problem. Been to ent not inner ear now mri scheduled. Now wondering if my brain is just having problems adjusting to no more nicotine or something more serious. Anyone else still fighting being lightheaded and dizzy after 2+ months off the dip. Good luck to everyone fighting this monkey, stay head strong and you will win.
Hey Jim – congrats on 63 days of freedom! Sorry you’re dealing with a bunch of other things as well as your quit. Know this… 1 problem plus nicotine equals TWO problems. Keep up the fight!
As for dizziness… believe it or not, yes, this is pretty normal. At least it was for me. I dealt with bouts of ‘dizziness’ well through my 100 day hall of fame. You’re ON TRACK.
Have you joined our Discord community? It’s THE BEST place for questions, support and accountability regardless of where you are in your quit. https://www.killthecan.org/disord/
I’ve been keeping up with this site ever since I quit in April and it has helped me a lot! Almost three months and I’ve been to 3 doctors and a dentist and have a clean bill of health from all but it’s been tough. After a couple weeks dealing with headaches, dizziness, and lack of sleep the depression hit me hard and I always feel as if something is wrong with me. Even after doctor visits I can’t convince myself I’m alright. Have recently been feeling neck and throat tightness and swollen lymph nodes on my left side which I just had a recent appointment and got scoped at ENT. Why can’t I convince myself nothing is wrong?
Is it kind of hard to swallow ?
I am currently having these same symptoms, have been to the doctor multiple times with a clean bill of health. I also have a hard time convincing myself that nothing is wrong. Hang in there.
You guys are dealing with Anxiety. It is normal to worry about ones health, but you can over do it. Just trust your Doctor. We are very lucky to live in a time when science, technology and medicine are where they are. The mind is the hardest battle to overcome.
Quit dip 6 days after an on again off again relationship for years. Going through healing process but woke up with a slightly swollen lip and cheek. Anyone else experience that while healing? Thank you.
Swollen lips / cheeks is VERY normal when quitting. You’d be shocked how much you will bite your lips / cheeks early in your quit. Hang in there!
Hey Guys. Finally decided to Kill the can. Was dipping a tim of copenhagen a day for about 5 years. Now I am 4 full days in and….wtf. Heart palpitations, insomnia, breathing issues. It’s been bad. Hoping to this ends soon
Welcome – and congrats on 4 days on your own! Hop onto our Discord server! https://www.killthecan.org/discord/
i am on day 18 of quitting after 5 years. I’ve been doing zyn for almost 2 years. After 18 days I still am dizzy all day long and random panic attacks nothing too serious because I was able to control it. But the dizziness is concerning me and if I don’t eat enough I seem to get low blood sugar which I never really had a problem with while I was dipping. From what I’ve read it’s normal but I just feel off all day long.
Going on three weeks here😊 I have had some heart pounding and racing panic attacks. Has anyone else had these in the beginning stages of quitting dip?
Heart pounding and racing panic attacks – yep… had both of those. In fact, took myself to the ER twice early in my quit cause I thought I was having a heart attack – it was ‘only’ a panic attack. HANG IN THERE and drink lots of water! Have you joined our DISCORD server yet? https://www.killthecan.org/discord/ – GREAT place for 24/7 support, accountability and questions!
You bet. Similar story as Chewie. Went to ER, and urgent care thinking I was having cardiac, but tests showed normal function. Lasted weeks. Never knew what anxiety really was until my quit. An unreasonable impending sense of doom kept my mind scrambling for what was wrong with me, but it was just withdrawal and fog. Keep it up, this too shall pass. I’m just over 5 years quit and it gets easier.
Has anyone felt extremely fatigued/tired after quitting? I can’t seem to shake it, no matter how much rest I get the night before. It’s been 14 days since quitting.
Yeah I’m about 12 days in and dizziness, heart palipitations, extreme fatigue (like I could sit down and fall asleep just about anywhere) occasional headaches. I’ll say though ironically, I’ve had no urge to continue dipping. If anything this has put me off it even more.
My gums have started peeling since I quit dipping, is this normal?
Believe it or not… yes. I can’t tell why, but this is pretty common. I can only ASSUME it’s layers and layers of dead skin being shed an regrown without dip being smashed on top of them for hours a day.
I’m slowly winging my self off dip been a dipping most of my life and decided to make the change my first step was to replace dipping with nicotine gum that didn’t work out to well , got a bunch of sores in my mouth and really dry mouth and sore throat , so I moved to only a pouch every 4 hours first day then went to every 6 hours next step just twice a day etc .
I quit smoke less tobacco(its like nicotine pouch just put it under lips) im having super hard, I am facing all above symptoms its to the point last night, I was thinking about taking vape or cigarette just to relief the symptoms. im on 5th day my moral is very high and the pain is decreasing daily but mood swings is affecting my lifestyle/office life. Once im done with this crap i would never relapse never its too much of effort to quit this damn thing.
So using nicotine gum and pouches causes sores for you as well
I’m not a dipper but I am a spouse of a EX dipper who has quit in Sept 2021. Nothing seems to make him happy anymore and he is stressed all the time. I feel like I am walking on eggshells. What can I do to help support him in this time? I feel like it’s been long enough for nicotine cessation symptoms to start going away but it’s almost been a year and the symptoms are still there.
While it may seem that 8 months is a long time, and in some respects it is, keep in mind that he’s still dealing with things for the FIRST time as a quitter. This can lead to very real anger / depression issues. https://www.killthecan.org/fall-is-upon-us-here-come-the-seasonal-triggers/
He’s most likely no longer dealing with what we’d refer to as cessation symptoms… he’s learning how to live without nicotine.
Take him to the nearest “Allen Carr Clinic Center” if u could or just order the DVD online and watch it with him it allows using nicotine while going through the film I believe that it will greatly impact his thoughts in a positive and transformative way that’s what has happened to me when i read it. 1st thing it altered my mindset 2nd it removed the fear thoughts i had in the back of my F skull that life would never be the same, social events will suck… I get emotional just talking about it cuz back then i believed i got hooked 4LIFE there was no turning back but now after 11yrs of using I’m 22 now from Morocco btw AND fortunately after i made it through i start to enjoy little things in life like a tree 🎄 animals… I fixed my Dopamine system now I have the energy to run more than 5k a day, lift weights hit the beach and swim as long as i want to. I managed to quit back in 2019 at 5am on the rooftop 100% Cold Turkey thanks to Allen’s book as well as my strong desire to quit and tbh without him probably I’ll be in cemetery now just don’t give up buddy it’s a mental game if i can that mean you can too
I quit dipping about 3 1/2 years ago. I read a lot on this site but never participated. This site did help me and that is why I am writing about it today. It gave me encouragement.
For all those just quitting, or having less than a month, hang in there. I know actual nicotine withdrawal is around 3 days but it felt like a lot longer than that for me. It probably took me 1 1/2 years of life savers, seeds, and gum to get through. My jaws were sore from all of the gum chewing. I also lost a tooth because of the candy (and the dip too). Try and stay away from the sugar.
I would equate quitting dipping to the loss a family member/friend. It is like a divorce.The addiction is that strong. How will I ever be able to fish and hunt again? How will I be able to cut the grass? How can I manage a long drive? How can I do anything??? It is part of your life. It like a third arm. Everything revolves around the next dip. Where is my stupid spit cup??? I LOVE YOU COPENHAGEN more than my FAMILY!!!!
Quitting sucks but you need to regain control of your life. It is hard and not fun. It is work. It is prayer. It is talking to people on this website if necessary. It is doing whatever it takes to quit. Stop making excuses. Stop telling yourself I will quit tomorrow!!!!! That is INSANITY. Trust me I know. the journey is painful and long.
GOOD NEWS!!!! Once you get through it, it GOES AWAY. I can still fish, hunt, work the garden, drive down the road and anything else I want to do without the DEATH in my mouth. I also look at some of my buddies still in the struggle and feel really bad for their wives. Who in the world would want to kiss someone with 1 thousand specs of stinky crap in your teeth, mouth, shirt, beard, lazyboy chair, etc. LOL
NO MORE NASTY SPIT BOTTLES AND DRINKING MY OWN SPIT BECAUSE I FORGOT I SPIT IN IT!!!!!!
HANG IN THERE BROTHERS AND SISTERS. YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
Hey long time listener first time caller. Been chewing for around 15 years, it’s been 4 days cold turkey now. Today has been by far the biggest challenge. Sore throat since the second day is quite annoying, I do get these strange surges of energy where I feel like I just need to do something, I’ve been trying to exercise and productive around the house to get my mind off it. I also have been experiencing this ringing sound in my ears not sure what that’s about but I do think it is related. I don’t feel angry or grumpy or anything just super restless and a relentless hankering and mental fogginess. I’ve been eating everything I can find, I don’t think I’ve ever had an appetite quite like the one I’ve had the last couple of days. Anyways my dad actually told me about this group and Said it helped him so I’ve enjoyed reading other people’s comments and stuff so thank you for that.
So I’m 5 days in and have had depression, dizziness, lock jaw, hot almost numb sensations in my arms and legs, and have been constipated is this normal?
Believe it or not, yes, 100% normal. Check out ‘what to expect’ for a remarkably accurate timeline: https://www.killthecan.org/your-quit/what-to-expect-when-you-quit-dipping/
Also, jump on our Discord server – 24/7 support, accountability, questions answered, etc. https://www.killthecan.org/discord/
Hi all, I had been on the road to quitting but I caved and had a dip yesterday. Before yesterday my last dip was two weeks ago. I am now starting over. Today is back to day 1. What is odd to me is that today I had some of the initial withdrawal symptoms hit me. Specifically a tingling/numbness in the jaw area and some in the arms. I experienced these same feelings about a week into my initial attempt to quit. Just wondering if anyone has gone through a similar experience.
Yes… you’ve just experienced what’s known as ‘the law of addiction’ https://www.killthecan.org/additional-resources/the-law-of-addiction/
“Administration of a drug to an addict will cause reestablishment of chemical dependence upon the addictive substance.”
Thanks Chewie. I am done man, I had no idea of the power that nicotine can have over you. Scary
You’re not alone… head on over to our DISCORD server – you CAN do this. https://www.killthecan.org/discord/
Its been 2 weeks 😪 an its been hell but I’m staying strong
Keep it going Rich – you’re about to turn a corner!
I recently quit dip and have been of it for 10 days. Recently lost a friend who caused me to quit. The sore throat is the scariest symptom especially since its on the same side I used to dip on. Will it ever fade, who knows? Its been going on for 5 days. I pray it doesn’t last a lifetime. Thank for the support on this page, its been a real help.
Congrats on double digit quit! Yep, sore throat is pretty common, but also keep in mind it’s pretty common for NON dippers this time of year. Could be allergies, could be a cold, could be covid, etc. I wouldn’t worry too much that it’s dip related. That said, if you are worried, nothing wrong with going to see your doctor and getting checked. If nothing else it’ll give you some great peace of mind.
Yes, same here. Day 6 off the can after decades of crushing dip every day. Throat feels weird, not like a normal sore throat.
Hang in there LJS – believe it or not, a ‘not normal’ sore throat is actually pretty normal.
Push on through, drink lots of water and, if you haven’t, get involved with our Discord server – http://www.killthecan.org/discord/
I’ve been reading the comments from this page the last few days. Encourages me that many people have went through what I’m going through. I’ve been dipping Copenhagen for about 10 years. I honestly didn’t want to quit, I enjoyed it. There was nothing like putting in a dip early in the morning or after any meal. I still think about it daily. I’m going on 30 days dip free, decided to quit cold turkey. Only symptoms I have dealt with is a sore throat that’s lasted around 3 weeks and still ongoing. Slightly Swollen lymph nodes on one side of my neck and of course the dip cravings. After I quit it scared me to death getting symptoms, do yourself a favor and don’t visit any google sites because all it does it make your anxiety and stress go through the roof. Stay strong all my brothers and we can defeat this together!
Congrats on 30 days of freedom John! As you can see, you’re definitely not alone! Feel free to stick around here (or on our Discord server https://www.killthecan.org/discord/) to get 24/7 access to chat, brotherhood and support!
Today is day number 4 of not dipping. I started in the summer of 1984. Not heavy. Maybe a can every six days but almost 38 dam years. So my lent thing is to say to myself that I have quit by Easter. It is tough. I have had day 4s before. I don’t have a support group. Have patches if it gets too bad and heck there is always alcohol
Hmm… you started out great and went way downhill quickly 🙂
First off… your support group is HERE if you want it – https://www.killthecan.org/discord/ is where you need to be. 24/7 support, questions answered, and ACCOUNTABILITY.
Please… whatever you do… don’t use the patch ‘if it gets too bad’. Patches ‘work’ great to take the edge off… that’s because they contain nicotine. All you’re doing is feeding your addiction with another method. Don’t do it. https://www.killthecan.org/whats-really-in-nrt/
As for alcohol… it may actually make your dip quit MORE difficult. Tread lightly. https://www.killthecan.org/does-drinking-make-it-harder-to-quit-smokeless-tobacco/
It’s been about a month since I’ve quit. Is it normal to have trouble sleeping and to feel out of it?
Congrats on a month of freedom.
Absolutely… 100%… normal. https://www.killthecan.org/sleep-issues-when-quitting-dip/
Two weeks off dip. It’s interesting, but even quitting smoking wasn’t hard once I made my mind up. The problem now is sore mouth and constipation…looking forward to getting back to normal lol.
Congrats on two weeks of freedom! Be on the lookout for the ‘two week weakness’ https://www.killthecan.org/2-week-weakness/
Keep fighting!
Hey everyone! So I am 3 days off dipping.. I’m finding it hard the craving for it is killing me. I have this weird energy too.. can’t sleep! Almost think I shouldn’t have started this journey but I’m still hanging in there. Fighting!
How long after quiting can you get mouth soars?
Well… you can ALWAYS get mouth sores, even if you weren’t a dipper. That said, for me, the worst of them were gone within a few months. However, even YEARS after I quit, I still get canker sores from time to time. https://www.killthecan.org/canker-sores-in-the-mind-of-a-former-dipper/
At this point I don’t think they’re necessarily ‘related’ to my dipping but who knows.
Chest pain? And heart palpitations?
Had them both early in my quit. Took myself to the ER twice… diagnosis… anxiety brought on by withdrawal.
I have been freed from dip for about 5 days now and I have very bad congestion in my chest and nose. Has anyone else experienced that?
It’s amazing what quitting this drug can do to our bodies. Definitely not the first time I’ve heard of congestion, though I won’t say it’s ‘typical’ symptom. Could be just a common cold as it’s the time of year. Could also be… COVID. That’s how it hit me when I had it. If it were any other year I would have told you I was having a really nasty sinus infection.
no man i just quit and got a sore throat and it sucks
Nicotine paralyzes the cilia in your airway. When you stop ingesting nicotine, they begin to start doing the things they were meant to do, which is slowly moving stuff out of your lungs and airways…that’s likely what’s going on.
Of course, you could always just be sick.
Still have heavy brain fog cant sleep past 5am sweating randomly and heart racing when cravings kick in also trouble using the bathroom has been a nightmare but I’m standing strong
yeah dude going through the dizzy shit now… its like taking a dip when i first tried it, but i dont have dip in my lip and I feel buzzzed like i put half a can in my mouth, dizzy with a headache sore throat for me its day 2 for me its sucks
3 weeks free today after dipping a can and a half a day cravings still bad but notice my blood pressure is normal and heart rate is down still have brain fog and dizziness
Way to go Gary – keep it up!
Ok ok,
here I go ,
should I quit this weekend or during the week?
The sooner you quit, the sooner you’ll be free.
No better time than the present.
Day 5: anyone experience a sensitive tongue ? I noticed today it was almost numb but red at the same time. I about said screw and pop another dip in but it ain’t happening. Any help?
I’m at 13 days and my tongue has been extremely sensitive. More so than even I chewed too much for a couple days. Hopefully it’s like they say, nerves rebuilding and reconnecting.
I don’t post like I should, but it will be 13 months next week, and this thread is a huge part of it. I never thought I could get here, but, man, here I am. Keep fighting, guys. All I can say is it’s worth it.
about 8 months i quit when i got the COV and my anxiety level has been off the charts . i have been through everything mentioned on here it is a very long and slow process the stuff your body goes through is crazy i was ever getting heat flashes like i was going through menopause lol .. some crazy shit Smokey Mountain Herbal Dip did help a lot. mix it with your real Dip start with 50/50 and reduce each tin i did’t ever want to dip anymore i just wanted the after effects from quitting to go away they seem to hang in there but i was a long time Dipper so im sure it will take a bit of time for my mind and body to adjust .. your not alone we are in this together nonDippers could never understand what your going through. soon The days of everything is better with a Fat Dip will be history
STAY STRONG & GOOD LUCK ….
Day 3…i am struggling lol
Hang in there – day 3 is typically one of the worst. Get on our Discord Chat and talk it through. You’re NOT alone and you’re doing this! https://www.killthecan.org/discord/
completed 13 days today. As described in “quit Planning Guide” , cravings are slowly vanishing. Mind is getting more stronger day by day. Tongue, teeth, jaws are slowly getting repaired and getting cured. Few times in a day say 5-6 times powerful cravings are coming and going? Is it normal?
Yes… cravings will still be ‘normal’ for a while. The good news is they will be further and further between and less and less intense as you move forward.
The two week mark can give people a hard time – just be on the lookout. https://www.killthecan.org/2-week-weakness/
Keep it going!
Completed 10 days today. Slowly the crave started vanishing. Sometimes it’s so tough to see the world without tobacco. But holding on till second the urge. And will win this battle.
Congrats on 10 days – DOUBLE DIGIT QUIT IS HUGE!!!
Thanks again chewie.
Day 7 today. Last 6 days was just hell without dip and its completely mood swing and quarrel with wife for no reasons. Slowing telling myself to hate dip and tobacco . But during day time a feel like “all lost” kind creeps up and mind is trying to get an excuse to dip back. Struggling. But determined.
Congrats on a week! Keep it going – you’re DOING IT and you’re just about ready to turn a corner. No going back now!
Thanks chewie Defenitely your words help a lot. Yes. No going back.
Has anyone dealt with depression while quitting.I’ve been quite about 10 days.After 5 days I got very depressed.
Absolutely… it’s a very common issue amongst quitters. For most it will go away shortly. That said, nothing wrong with going to see your doctor. If nothing else, it’ll give you great peace of mind that you’ve had a sincere conversation with them about your addiction and your quit. Keep it going man… you’re working on a DOUBLE DIGIT QUIT!
Thank you very much
I am on day 547 of my quit, that’s a year and 6 months. Yes it’s hard, yes nicotine is that nasty bitch that wants you back. Push that shit to the side and move on! That was my mentality and it was hard as hell. I still by alternatives tobacco and nicotine free like outlaws new line. Helps a ton when your hanging in the garage or working the yard. Im here to help, listen or be bitched at after a hard day of quit for anyone here! I’ve been through it and still going through it believe me it gets way better!!!
matt
Way to go Matt and way to give back! Congrats on 500+ days of freedom!
Thank you!! Keep the quit all it’s worth the work!!
Quitting dipping probably wasn’t the sole cause of shingles. You immune system most likely was depressed from something else. Anyone can get shingles if you’ve had chicken pox. Quitting dip makes your body go through some strenuous chemical changes but IMO I don’t think that was the cause.
Anyone get shingles after quitting?
I’d agree with Stillbrewing… quitting dip will make you go through some pretty significant changes but I don’t think Shingles is caused by withdrawal… at least I’ve never heard of it.
I am 5 days in and also have Covid. The nicotine withdrawals on days 2 and 3 were 100x worse than the covid. Now I am looking in the mirror and it looks like I have a shingles rash.
Congrats on 5 days of freedom – hope you kick COVID quickly – hang in there. Gets lots of rest and HYDRATE!
I have known that I needed to quit for years, I am even trained to teach the class. I got some news a couple of days ago that I may have to have a triple fusion of my neck. the Doctor said he didn’t want to do the surgery unless I quit. I am now 25.75 hours with out a dip. I don’t know what caused be to do it this time I normally have made it about 6 to 8 hours before I go back on. this is the longest I have gone in 24 years. I guess something clicked this time, please wish me luck and pray for all those that will deal with me on this journey.
No ‘luck’ necessary – you got this David! Congrats on your first day of freedom!
If you’re going to put the work in to get clean before your surgery there’s NEVER any need to go back. You got this!
Coming up on 8 months. Still having some off days. Things will be good for awhile, then I’ll have a few off days (fog, cravings, etc.) When should this pass? And I guess this is sort of a common experience among the quitters?
Hey Doug – this is remarkably common. It’s tough to say when it will pass completely but I can say this… the periods BETWEEN off days will become longer and longer and those off days themselves will become less and less intense as you move forward.
There’s a part of me, a tiny party, that actually looks forward to those off days… if for nothing more than a reminder of how far I’ve come.
Thank you Chewie. I can’t tell you how helpful this site has been for me. If it weren’t for KTC and the folks, like yourself, I met here I would not have made it this far. Thanks again for all the support.
You got it – happy to help brother!
Just shy of three months off. I’ve been feeling pretty good over the last month or so, and now not feeling well at all, similar to the first couple of weeks off. Have other members experienced anything similar?
Yes I have felt the worst from about 30 to 75 days now got bad again from 100ish to I’m at about 140th day. Just hang in there is shall pass but scary and feels awful at times.
Absolutely! This is the time period that we refer to as ‘the funk’. It’s COMPLETELY normal. Keep pushing through!
https://www.killthecan.org/explaining-the-funk-part-1/
https://www.killthecan.org/explaining-the-funk-part-2/
I quit just over three weeks ago. I have a sporadic numbness/tingle on the tip of my tongue. Happens on and off. Has anyone else experienced this?
I am having this happen to me right now. I’m 1 week off dip but this tongue thing is freaking me out. Any advice?
Anthony, it is normal, but it is also normal to be concerned. Brush, floss, and rinse like you are supposed to. Make an appointment to see the dentist, and roll with it. The best thing that I could have done this time last year was commit to getting my mouth fixed.
I’m 46 days in of no tobacco, nicotine, or alcohol. I’ve still got leukoplakia on my left side but have a dentist appointment on the 26th of this month. Anxiety has been bad and I’ve just been thinking the worst of what it could be. Hoping the dentist tells me good new!
I’ve still got the spots on my right side and I quit almost 2 months ago! Dentist didn’t seem too concerned.
Hello
How did ur appointment with dentist go? Is ur health fine?
Anticipation of reply.
Sorry for the really late reply. The dentist didn’t seem too concerned at all. Just needed to get a cleaning. He said I have Smokeless Tobacco Keratosis which is completely normal for anyone that used to dip. I’m 75 days without and nicotine or tobacco products! Been using a lot of SM wintergreen though
Hi,
I also quit on April last year and doc told me I have tobacco pouch keratosis on my lower lips. It is turning pink slowly. It is our anxiety which fuels out fear.
But don’t return to diping brother.
Harish, Good to see you and happy to see you quit fully. Am on day 5 now and really feeling blurrish, headache, irritation, stomach upset etc etc. I was using RMD for a long period may be 5 pacs a day. last say 20 years. Am deadly detemined to completely stay away from this and alchohol for rest of my life, Any tips for me in this tough period ? Thanks
My husband was forced to quit dipping about 3 weeks ago due to a severe allergic reaction. He had dipped or smoked for about 30 years. What could I or should I do to help him? What support could I give him?
https://www.killthecan.org/community/spousal-support/ Have you looked at this link?
6 weeks in and really starting to think I’ve become a hypochondriac thinking I’ve got ever sort of cancer 🙁
Same here man. I have a numb feeling on the tip of my tongue that comes and goes. Definitely need to stop looking things up.
For real bro me to once I noticed my lymph node was swelled up and my ear hurt a little bit really since I quit dipping 8 days ago I’ve been looking everything up to and all it does is worry the ever loving crap outta me
Hi, I’m 44, have chewed for 20 years. I have chewed grizzly wintergreen pouches for 10 years. In June, I started suffering from panic attacks out of the blue. All the docs have told me my brain chemistry is changing. I tried several meds and they all fucked me up badly mentally. Then I got to thinking, I have a pouch in my mouth sun up to sun down….thats a ton of nicotine and maybe my problem. So I’m 36 hours quit, praying this will cure my panic, but I know it will get worse before it gets better. I’m struggling so hard, how to I get into a group?
Welcome aboard WhiskeySolo and welcome to the world of being FREE from tobacco!
Click here to register for our forums: https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=register
Once you’re registered, click here for the November 2021 Quit Group which you’re a part of (based on your quit date): https://ktcforum.org/index.php?topic=17142.0
Let us know if you need a hand. You are NOT ALONE!
Hi WhiskeySolo. Just passed my five year mark. Was chewing about 1.5 cans a day of grizzly wintergreen for a really really long time. When I wasn’t chewing I had nicotine gum in my mouth. Panic attacks and a complete inability to sleep got me in the Dr. office. I still remember him looking at me while saying “do you think your nicotine addiction has anything to do with your anxiety?” His look was kind but I got the point. I did wind up starting lexapro about six months after I quit and all of that is gone now. It gets so much better. Hope to see you in a group. Will check the November 2021 to see if you are there. It works if you want it to.