What To Expect When You Quit Dipping
So you want to quit dipping and you would like to know what to expect when you do. We’re not going to pull any punches around here, it’s tough. That’s why we’re all here. This timeline has been put together over the years with the input of THOUSANDS of quitters. It has been shown to be remarkably accurate from the time you STOP USING NICOTINE.
Days 1 through 3 – Pure hell. You will walk in the fog. Nothing will seem real. Your brain is wondering where the hell its fix is and it is going to punish you until you come up with it. 72 hours, that’s all you need to get the nicotine out of your system. This is where you start to deal with the physical withdrawal associated with quitting dip. Drink lots of water. Read, post, read and post. Don’t take your anger out on your loved ones. We always tell everyone………Make this quit about YOU. If you quit for your wife, girlfriend, boyfriend, kids, mommy or daddy, you will resent them during this period. Quit for yourself and come in here to rant. Yell at us. Bitch at us. We can take it. We’ve been there.
Days 4 through 20 – Here comes the mind games. The nicotine is out of your system now. You will still have some physical things to deal with.
- Cravings
- Irritability
- Insomnia
- Fatigue
- Inability to Concentrate
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Constipation, gas, stomach pain
- Dry mouth
- Sore tongue and/or gums
Yep, you have this to look forward to. Your brain is rewiring itself. It isn’t used to being in an oxygen rich environment. Your body is responding in kind. Everything is a mind game now. All the cravings you have are actually due to triggers. Triggers are events where you are in a situation you would normally dip in. Mowing the grass, playing poker online, playing golf, working on the car………you get the picture. Keep drinking water, use seeds, the fake stuff, whatever you need to keep the dip out of your mouth. Remember, oral fixation is part of our habit, something you will eventually need to break. For now though, use all the tools you have.
Days 20 – 50 – You’re winning. Life isn’t great, but you probably had a couple of nights where you actually got some sleep. You might notice you’re going to bed earlier than you normally do. Not staying up to get in that last dip. You may notice some sores in your mouth. You’re thinking, “great, I quit dipping and now I have cancer.” You almost certainly don’t. Your mouth is healing itself. Tiny ulcers you’ve had for a long time are healing. We recommend you visit your dentist around the 30 day mark. Don’t be a pansy, just do it. He or she will be very supportive and they can explain the sores much better than we can. Don’t let your guard down. Don’t go out drinking with the fellas or the girls. We also recommend that you don’t drink for at least the first 50 days. Drinking is a huge trigger event and it weakens your resolve.
Days 50 – 70 – Cruise control. Life is really good. You still think about it, but this is good stuff here. Some people may suffer anxiety attacks during or a little before this stage. Some doctors say we dipped to relieve anxiety anyway. Some people can push right through this, others need a little help. Talk to your doctor before you quit or immediately after you quit. They will know what to do. Some give Wellbutrin or Lexapro. Lots of people in the support community take or have taken these medicines and can help you with the affects. Don’t wait till you get to this stage of the game to talk to a doctor. You’ll cruise through this stage much easier if you know how to take care of the anxiety or at least know it’s coming.
Days 70 – 90 – Late term craves, the doldrums, the blahs, the blues. Some people end up feeling like they are right back at day 1. The fog, the haze, the craves. It can be a tough time. You need to let people in your group know this is happening. Time to circle the wagons to get through it. It usually only lasts a few days. Fight through this and make sure your order your HOF Knife or Coin. Here are a couple of articles about this time period which we refer to as “The Funk”
Days 90 – HOF – Houston, resume the countdown. Enjoy the hell out of these last 10 days. You will be celebrating with your group as you all enter the HOF. It is a great feeling and an accomplishment you should not take lightly. Do something special for yourself and your family. They put up with your sorry ass for the last 90 days and they deserve something too.
100+ Days – Stay vigilant. Use the tools you have, to continue beating back any cravings or urges. You will still experience dip dreams and longings, but you are fully qualified to beat them down. Continue to post roll with your group. Get into the newer groups and help somebody out. Pass it along. Live the dream.
Hey guys, just stopping by to share another year of quit. On October 22, I completed 7 Years without Nicotine. I have to say thanks to all the guys in here for helping on those first days, weeks, months. Hang in there, you all can do it too.
Great job !!!!¡
Thanks Kenny.
Nice job DDD. You weee with me at Jayp at the beginning. I just hit 0 yearsp
Yes sir, I never forgot you guys and shiva and the others. Hope y’all doing alright.
Great Job DDD!
7 years makes you a pro-quitter! Good to see you pop thru. I don’t spend much time here, guess I’m passing the torch after 10 years quit.
If I can quit a shitty 25-30 year habit, everyone wanting to can.
If you’re here reading the comments, know we were you are at one time. You can do it! It won’t be easy, I won’t lie. But take the 100 day challenge, then build from there. Use this site, meet others sharing your misery, IT HELPS!! What you feel when quitting, is temporary!!
“This Too …Shall Pass”
I am happy to hear you made it 7 DDD. Jeff, nice to see you chiming in too. Haven’t heard from the 4th, Shiva in a bit. Hope he is well too.
Take care fellas, you’re badasses in my book!
JP
It seems like I rely on my nicotine to get through the work day, I started this because depression had me paralyzed, nicotine helped me get things done and now it’s time to quit.
I need my nicotine fix to deal with work, I guess after quitting I’ll still find the motivation somewhere
You definitely don’t NEED your nicotine fix to deal with work. You may think you do… but trust me… you don’t. You CAN do this.
Thanks Chewie yeah I appreciate it and I’m lucky that I’ve only been dipping for less than 4 months, started Aug 3rd this year, but I can already feel the needs pulling on me or certain work tasks that I blow through them with my fix.
Thanks, I’m 38 hours in and I can feel the stress. I’ll be ok. Thanks for the support
No you don’t. It’s the nic bitch working you. We all fought that bitch. Day after day… but the more you fight the closer you get to 100 days. If you cave. Start again. I know it’s hard…if you can win each day… it get better. I promise you. Get to day 100
Jeff. 8-6-2014 quit date
Thanks jeff for the encouraging words. I know 4 months of dipping isn’t much but it found me during depression and I know it’s easier to kick it early. When you don’t feel like doing anything, dipping gives you that kick in the butt to get day started.
Hello, I’m new here been chewing for 36 yrs now, tried several times to quit but can’t make it past the second week, been under terrible stress lately finding out that I have bone narrow cancer doesn’t help. I chew 2 tins a day and it’s hurting me financially.
I would love to quit chewing, need help
Welcome Allan! I’m sorry to hear about your diagnosis – good thoughts your way. FIGHT.
I’d strongly urge you to join our Discord server at http://www.killthecan.org/discord – we’ve got thousands of members, just like you, dealing with our nicotine addiction one day at a time. It’s the best place on the web to get questions answered, support and accountability as you go through your journey.
Sorry about your DX .. Should you quit ? yes . Can it wait until your battle with Cancer is showing signs of progress/ improvement? Pick the hill you’re willing to die on first
Allan! You are dealing with some serious stress .., but try to get to day 20. If you can.. get to day 40. I am sorry to hear you have such a terrible disease, I myself am a cancer survivor.. I had to fight stage 3 neck cancer.., I focused on each day., I chewed since 1979 and quit in 2014. I know how it is, do does everyone else here.., I hope you can also earn the title of cancer survivor.,, I am around if you want to talk
Jeff
Quit 8-2014
56 hours cope free. it’s a motherrrr! worst part is eating something and your brain automatically getting all exciting because you are about to have an aftermeal and then realizing you don’t get one. 😩 it’s all good tho. pushing through.
Congrats on 56+ hours of freedom – you got this! Keep pushing through!
You’re on track and doing fine . The actual nicotine addition is almost over for you . You will have that beaten shortly .
The rest is willpower and you can do it .
My hands needed something to do instead of reaching for the stupid can . I dabbled with
spearmint chew , then lemon drop candy , then just lemon drop candy at home only , and then I just stopped craving . I don’t gain weight , I lost weight .
persevere !!
This is day five without my 20 year one and a half can a day habit. I have been sitting in a class room for training everyday for 8 hours so that was bad timing but all in all it’s getting better. My buddy I was doing it with fell out but I’m still here. Gave booze up 4 years ago and this takes the cake. Going through a can of ritual pouches a day now but slowly feeling the need less and less. Keep pushing gents. It gets better.
Congrats on day 5 Adam! Way to go! You’re well on the path… and you’re not alone! Have you joined our Discord community yet? http://www.killthecan.org/discord/
Great job keep up the fight
I’m new here, I want to quit dipping but I’m so afraid. I’m a firefighter and been dipping for 10 years but I have and need to quit because it’s taking a tole on me financially. Any tips?
You’ve come to the right place… you will NOT be alone on this journey – far from it. Don’t worry about ‘forever’ – quit today. Deal with tomorrow when you get there.
If you haven’t yet, join our Discord server at http://www.killthecan.org/discord – it’s THE BEST place on the web to get support, accountability and questions answered by people who are going through just what you are.
You got this!
Hey, does anyone else suffer from a “fiery” throat that feels better when you. get the mucus out? Had a really bad flu that last for about 2.weeks heavy coughing especially during the nightx not coughing anymore but throat feels llike it’s on fire and the mucus that comes out is rather thick but clear colour. Quit July 9th 2024 (been dipping for 8 years)
I’m not sure I’d describe mine as firey, but I can DEFINITELY tell you that I had a massive ‘sore’ throat when I quit and a TON of phlegm. I felt like I was hacking like a smoker after I quit. My timeline was similar to yours (quit 7.24.2006) and by the time I hit the 100 Day Hall of Fame (10.31.2006) I was starting to feel better… but had already dealt with a huge uptick in acid reflux, had had my throat scoped due to the soreness and burning, etc.
That’s a long way of saying, what you’re dealing with is, believe it or not, pretty normal. Keep pushing forward… one day at a time. It’s totally worth it.
I am in day 4 of my quit.. have t really had a hard time this time..I’ve quit so many times I know what to expect at this point… quitting a 2 can a day Copenhagen habit is very tough…just trying to stay busy by hitting the gym every day regardless of how I feel. It’s 3:46 in the morning and I’m wide awake ..dip dreams are no joke ..thank you to this group for the awesome support…I got this
Congrats on day 4 of your journey Jeff. Curious… what are you going to do differently this time to ensure success vs. those past failed attempts?
If you haven’t, I’d strongly urge you to join our Discord server. It’s the best place on the web to get support, accountability and questions answered from people who are going through just what you are. http://www.killthecan.org/discord/
Hope to see you there – honored to be quit with you today!
Update I am now on day 60 of my quit.. feeling absolutely incredible I can’t believe how good I feel every day…I do catch myself sometimes reaching for my tin of snuff..I just keep myself focused mentally and hit the gym every day….I am so happy it’s hard to explain
Day 3 – one small inconvenience away from losing my shit
Congrats on day 3 – that’s THE big one! Hang in there! Have you linked up with our Discord server yet? http://www.killthecan.org/discord/
Does anyone else have this problem
I quit dipping April 13th after 50 years.
now I have constant Phlegm that I can’t get rid of
Phlegm after quitting is pretty common actually. I found that increasing my water intake helped quit a bit.
Well, Day one……. It’s been 13hrs of dip free. What the hell is happening to me. I’m dizzy brain fog like no other, can’t concentrate. I feel like I’m in a dream of a dream if that makes any sense.
Congrats on beginning a great journey – it won’t be easy, but it’s so worth it. Believe it or not, you’re right on track.
If you haven’t yet, head over to our Discord server – thousands of people just like you quitting one day at a time. http://www.killthecan.org/discord/
It’s THE best place to get support, accountability and questions answered from people who know what you’re going through.
Hi, my husband who’s 84, just had left carotid artery surgery 7/14, he hasn’t had any dip since the day before his surgery. So on day 3 without any. Recovery from surgery has been hard & I’m wondering if it’s also from not dipping. I told him he has to quit. Right now he has not had any dip. I do I help him through this? Thank you
Hi Donna – if he’s recovering from surgery AND withdrawing from nicotine that could certainly be why he’s having a rough time. Withdrawal should NOT hinder his recovery – in fact quite the opposite, he should be healthier without nicotine. That said, he may be VERY grumpy for several days as you’ve read on this article.
it’s in your head . your body will be rid of the nicotine addiction in a week . good luck with your surgeries
🇺🇲Hey I’m just wondering how long my sleep an guts are goin ta be messed up I ain’t slept more the 2…3 hrs. A night since I guit Dippin it’s really startin ta chap my hide I’ve read some about it but? I’m worn out ya know this all started cause I need surgery on my ankle doc says they don’t do surgery on any thing below the knee if ya smoke or chew so I’m a sittin here in misery with a broken ankle that healed up crooked an dealin with withdrawals Damit ta hell oh do me tell an misery on me deep dark depression eternal misery if it weren’t for bad luck I’d have no luck attall do me spare an misery on me LOL tryin ta have a sense of humor 🤪
jayp. Good to hear from you! I hope DDD and shiva chime in. 10 years went fast in my book! I remember our year one anniversary… what a good feeling after 10 years we are still dropping in now and then. Chewie, jayp is correct, you simple words motivate so many… congratulations for helping us hit 10 years( 8-14-24) for me.
New quitters. If we can do it. So can you. This site has saved so many of us from that habit. My family thanks KTC for what I have accomplished and maybe saved my life
Jayp…. DDD. Where are you????. Jayp is at 10 years of kicking ass. I will be 10 years aug 14 2024. Shiva. You must be close also. We all made it. Not once did I give up… after all
These years, still remember those first few weeks. I am thankful for Shiva, Jayp and DDD. For those just starting… look at us… we had the same fight as you are doing now. It’s hard, but with a good support system here on KTC, u can do it. Just don’t give up.
Hey Jeff, yes sir, it was 10 years clean on 07/15/24!
I don’t come around here much anymore. But the people I met here (including you, DDD and Shiva) were a HUGE help with my quit.
Anyone just starting your quit, get out here daily, make connections with others going thru the same.
I hope you are well Jeff (DDD and Shiva too).
Here’s to 10 more!!
JayP
BOOM! Congrats on 10 years of freedom JAYP! Way to go!
Absolutely LOVE watching the Jeff, Shiva, JAYP trifecta through the years… honored to be quit with you all.
Chewie, it was you that answered my “Nic Bitch” 3 days in. You might not ever know how that short reply motivated me to continue on. I appreciate that sir👍
And thank you for having an “AA” place for people wanting to get away from this terrible habit. It had me for dam near 30 years.
Toughest and Bravest thing I ever did was dump the dip. And you played a big part in it too… THANK YOU!
Twelve hours into day 1. This is about the 10th time that I’ve attempted to quit, but it will be the last. So far it hasn’t been terrible, but I know that’s coming. More to come later…The insomnia is the worst part of the process for me.
Join us on Discord – THOUSANDS of quitters just like you, quitting one day at a time. You are NOT alone. http://www.killthecan.org/discord/
Hey Noveske this all new to me it’s my first time trying ta guit I’ve been chewin snff fur over 50ty years an im not done that’s fur sure but my grandpa always told me ya got ta want it worse then the other guy I don’t know if that makes sense but it works for me I wish you the best an the power to resist good luck ✌️
Can’t sleep crazy burning up so hot Wiggin out twitching kinda can’t control my body don’t feel like I’m in control of myself or anything else dam praying for this ta stop my feet feel like there on fire
Keep pushing through – you’re about to turn a corner!
so all I wanted to say was thank you for this program I know I haven’t been on it a lot but it’s been there when I really needed it in my weakest moment well it seems to be getting a little easier night time is the worst the pain the dreams nightmares my damn feet feel like they’re on fire like burning up when I try to go to bed I no I’m not done yet so I don’t want to get too cocky actually went into town today that was kind of weird again thank you so much
Oh my lord still in pain still can’t sleep hardly eat loss alota of weight been up fur days it seems like 😫 this is very crazy haven’t touched any tabacky try to stay busy but the pain is no joke could probably be suicidal if I was a weaker man it’s crossed my mind but I don’t have the guts for that shit done alot a prayin but I believe Jesus in a busy man I’m so dam tired I’m just spitin words out tryin ta eas my mind get shit outa my head an I couldn’t do this not even close with out my wife she’s my rock right now it’s warein her out all so I’m just praying for safe passage sorry people just venting got a long day ahead of me sure em glad I’m retired cause there ain’t no way in hell I could of went to work dealing with this stay strong people odious
Hang in there Jesse – believe it or not, you’re on the right path. Have you joined our Discord server yet? Thousands of people just like you, quitting in REAL time. http://www.killthecan.org/discord/
Oh my lord I’m still in pain can’t sleep hardly eat
Day 1 of quitting and it’s absolutely awful. I had no idea it had a hold on me like this. I can’t think straight at all.
Congratulations on an awesome decision to quit Patrick! Believe it or not, how you’re feeling is completely normal. If you haven’t yet, I’d strongly urge you to join our Discord server at http://www.killthecan.org/discord/ – it’s the best place on the web to get questions answered, support and most importantly ACCOUNTABILITY as you move forward in your quit. You are NOT alone!
Hang in there man don’t give in
This is on the top 3 hardest things I’ve had to beat I beat stage 4 throat cancer while chewin Copenhagen snuff I know Crazy this is my 10th day
3 months or maybe a little over 3 months since I quit I feel a lot better waking up with natural energy life is pretty good right now went to the dentist about 40 days after I quit they said they didn’t see no signs of mouth cancer got my teeth cleaned for the first time need a lot of dental work but man it’s expensive lol I’ve had a white coating on my tongue like right before I quit still get sore throat alot but I’m glad I quit after about 12 or 13 years I started dipping when I was 13 or 14 I’m 26 now I quit back and February and it’s definitely worth it food tastes a lot better now and I seem to eat more I’ve always had a high metabolism but since I quit dipping I eat a lot more as well
That’s awesome brother. Really glad to hear!
Thanks bro
I’m in day 4 of quitting and the brain fog is tough. My work is slow now which is why I decided to go ahead and quit because I don’t think I could work with this fog. How long will the brain fog last?
Hey Ben – congrats on 4 days of freedom!
Check out this article on THE FOG https://www.killthecan.org/the-fog-of-quitting-dip/ and this PODACAST I did https://www.killthecan.org/the-fog-of-quitting-dip-episode-18/
If you haven’t yet, head on over to our Discord community http://www.killthecan.org/discord/
Hello. In April 2015 I found KTC and decided to try and quit after 25 years. It was the hardest thing I ever did… Now it’s the greatest thing I ever did… If you’re just starting on your quit, hang in there. Trust me, it gets better. Never go back to day 1.
I stay quit with all of you today
Peace
Franco
Currently on day 14!! Of quitting.
Have you got any lumps or patches in your mouth ? After withdrawal is that lump gone ? currently day 7 without any form of nicotine .
I had all sorts of lumps and patches for a few weeks after I quit. They all went away. Nothing wrong with going to get checked out by a dentist for some peace of mind, but most likely nothing to worry about.
Oh man This is great to hear. yeah will do the dentist checkup after one month if the the lump is not going off
Any of y’all’s lips get chapped and bleed after quitting dip that’s what I got going on right now
I don’t think it’s necessarily ’caused by’ your quit, but could definitely be ‘related to’ your quit, if that makes any sense. Chapped / bleeding lips can be caused due to dehydration as well… make sure you’re drinking a ton of water.
I have been maybe need to drink more water just flipped me out a little bit
For sure… I remember being hyper sensitive to any and all changes in my body after I quit.
So true, Chewie, but only strengthened my resolve to remain quit. Been 8 years now and have never looked back. Stay the course, Mark….you got this!
Appreciate it bro
I keep Carmex (gel kind that squeezes) chapstick in one pocket and a mouth guard to chew on in the other to help. Day 13 but after 32 years and a grand baby on the way, I know it is possible.
Congrats on 13 days of freedom Grace (as well as that grandbaby!)
YES – it absolutely IS possible! Keep up the great work!
I am 3 days, 22 hours into my quit. So I think that puts me at 94 hours since my last dip. Nicotine addict since I was 17. I’m 39 now. About a half tin/day habit for the past 10 years.
I wouldn’t describe the first 72 hours as pure hell. When I woke up to start day 4 … I definitely felt it a bit more.
Reading these message boards have been helpful for me. I don’t have the luxury of giving up on my quit.
I MUST quit. I have wanted to quit for years (who doesn’t) but I can appreciate that there is an enormous rift between people that are doing this because they “want to” and “have to”. I have been out of work for 2 years and have a job opportunity in front of me that is with a “nicotine free” hospital administrator. Being an unemployed father of two beautiful girls, just barely getting by on his wife’s income is more painful than any withdrawal or detox.
Am I uncomfortable? Yes. Do I want to throw in a dip? Absolutely. Do I want to stop walking around in a sweatsuit all day to expedite clearing the cotinine out of my system? Yep. Am I looking for some sort of assurance that I will feel better in the next two days? Absolutely. DO ANY OF THOSE THINGS MATTER? Not one bit. I need a job and if I have to quit a 20 year habit to get one … bring the pain!!!
Mike – congrats on 4 days of freedom from nicotine. Thanks for sharing your story… good thoughts your way and please know that if there’s anything that we can do to help you along this journey, consider it done. You got this!
Day 23 now of no dip feeling pretty good it’s hit or miss tho tongue burns alot and get dizzy here and there
Congrats Mark – you’re on the right track. That dizziness will remain here and there for a while. Drink lots of water and keep pushing through.
I’m still free of dip. I feel weird posting at this point. I feel like I am monopolizing the message board but I haven’t posted in 7 months and I feel, to a certain degree, the last year and how it’s affected me can be inspiring, because there are a lot of ways I don’t recognize myself and all of them are positive.
I’m coming up on a year now. I don’t know the day. I’ve been going to the gym almost a year, because I put my dipping money towards the gym. Because I go to the gym more I’m not going out to bars or whatever to meet people, because I’ve got friends who want to better themselves at the gym. Because I’m not going out to eat 2-3 times a week I’m saving way more money than I used to. Hopefully this time next year I’m telling you about moving into my first house.
Porn has been a struggle. I go back and forth on which habit is the most important to quit. When I’m good about not consuming porn everything is better. I have more energy. My diet is stricter (I am down over 20 lbs). My work is more satisfying. I negotiate conflict better. However, it’s hard to avoid moments alone. So, this is to say, it almost feels like quitting porn is more important. However, when I have these backslides in other frontiers of my life I know I’m almost a year quit and I can do pretty much anything I put my mind to.
I wish you guys luck on your quits. I’ll be lurking for a while. This is the best decision you guys have ever made.
You’re absolutely NOT monopolizing – post away – that’s why we’re here! Sounds like you’re making several significant positive changes – keep it going!
22 days today with no chew, been chewing Copenhagen long cut and pouches for 15years, I’m 31 years old now, first week and half or 2 was easy, got sick with the flu and stomach bug and also battling diverticulitis so made it easier I believe since was on antibiotics and didn’t really want anything anyway, but last week and this week definitely feel the cravings, especially after eating, im hungry all time it seems like now, I got some jack links jerky chew and it seems to help a lot with wanting that chew feeling in your mouth, determined not pick it up again, come from a small town and everyone I know chews, family and friends
Keep up the great work Ryan – you’re on the path, and believe it or not, people knowing about your quit can be a HUGE benefit!
Are you on our Discord server yet? http://www.killthecan.org/discord – thousands of people posting daily. It’s the best place to get support, questions answered and daily accountability!
March 12th will be 8 years for me. I still can’t believe that I quit sometimes. I rarely get cravings nowadays. It’s very tough, but it can be done. My biggest piece of advice is to keep in contact with other ex chewers.
Amazing – congratulations on 8 years of freedom Andrew!
Quit just before New Years. Had the brain fog something serious for the first several weeks. Went away for a while and it is back with a vengeance. Ugh. Feels like I am stoned all the time.
Welcome to THE FUNK my friend… keep pushing through. It’ll pass.
https://www.killthecan.org/explaining-the-funk-part-1/
https://www.killthecan.org/explaining-the-funk-part-2/
Still feel the same, if not a bit worse. Ready for this to be over with.
Question – are you talking with other folks about your addiction / recovery? You may find it helps… http://www.killthecan.org/discord/
Started chewing at 18. Quit chewing at 41 on new years of 2024. It’s been 52 days. I don’t miss the nicotine but I miss the taste and the feel of it in my lip. Started the process of quiting back in the summer. Stopped buying tobacco and bought black Buffalo. It had nicotine still but no tobacco. Then I ordered the zero nicotine from black Buffalo and started new years day. I been using them. But the last few days man. The cravings of the taste of Grizlzy straight or Redman has been a struggle for sure. Been staying strong. I feel better kinda. But my adhd is in over drive. That’s why I started was to focus on something. Any way. Stay strong. I need support lol
Congrats on 52 days of freedom Darin! You’re off to an amazing start – no need to ever go back now. If you’re looking for more additional REAL TIME support, check out our Discord server at http://www.killthecan.org/discord – thousands of quitters just like you, quitting one day at a time.
Day 5 neck sore and chest tightness feel like sumthink in back or throat this normal
100% normal. Keep fighting… you’re about to turn a corner.
Checking in with you… how you feeling? Starting to get some relief?
Little big Just wonder how long the dizziness an sore throat gone but still next sore little
Hello All, Happy to say that now i have completed 2 years after quitting tobacco. Would like to thank the community and chewie who encouraged during my initial days of quitting. Now i would say i dont have any cravings only. And now become an advisor for people who need help in quitting this shitty addiction. Cheers
My stomach is tight and head is pounding . Seems no end in sight
Pretty typical actually. What day are you on?
Reading these posts.
I think I will sign on for the support.
Im just starting a quit. I chewed in my late 20’s for several years. Then quit for like 15 yrs. Quitting the first time was no big deal compared to this time. Im 53 and its brutal now! I quit 3 years ago, and started the zyn pouches. But got addicted. 2 years ago I attempted to quit zyns. Got thru 70 days! Started again not for cravings but couldnt take the bloating and reflux any longer. Now I have to cause they are brutal to your digestive system.
currently I am down to 3 a day. Im doing good, but concerned about what might await me when Im nicotine free again. Does anyone here have any stomach/digestive advice and for how long might I expect to deal with issues after. Last time like I said, 70 days and no relief in sight.
thanks for any replies.
Bob – you’re down to three ZYN pouches per day? How many were you using? Honestly, in my experience, digestive issues after the initial few days/weeks get FAR better after quitting nicotine.
The last time you attempted to quit, did you begin eating differently / more than you had when you were using? That’s very common and possibly the reason for your issues.
When you’re ready to go nicotine free, head on over to our Discord server – you’ll get more support and accountability than you know what to do with: http://www.killthecan.org/discord/
Have been a dipper for 30 yrs and stopped Friday at 6 pm almost to day 4.i am having a really hard time not buying a can today I quit for 2 yrs then started back on my mother’s passing.went to rehab and stopped alcohol as well I am a mess right now.
Congrats on a great decision to quit (again) Timothy – get onto our Discord server for accountability and help as you walk this path again! http://www.killthecan.org/discord/
Hey everyone,
34 year dipper on day 42.
I’ve quit couple times for a year or two but life happens and get ulked back in. Getting to old for this crap so has to be it.
It is difficult. Have to do it for yourself.
Been reading these posts off and n feel r years. Finally jumping back in.
Good luck to all
John
This might be an odd question but I have no idea who else may know. My husband is on day 1 of his no dip life. He is in prison so there are not really any options that I can think of to help him such as the hard candy thing which is what he really is wanting. Can anyone here think of anything that I can suggest to him that maybe useful. He’s prayin and wanting to sleep but come Monday when he has to go back to work the sleeping isn’t going to be an option.
Hi Margie – there are several fake dip (nicotine free / tobacco free) products that may be good, if you have an opportunity to get him those: http://www.killthecan.org/fakedip/
I’m curious – how is it that he has access to the real thing but not hard candy?
Oh how I wish I could send him fake dip cause I would send him hard candy too but I can’t even send him books!
Tobacco is a HUGE money maker for the prisons. A pack of Newports are $17 and I think a can of dip is $13. Money makes the world go ’round. I’m not sure why they can’t get hard candy maybe they’re afraid someone will choke or there’s not a high enough addiction rate?
This is so helpful, with this knowledge on my day one I will move…. I quit for 3 days then had a dip, now am starting all over again…I noticed acne on my face on the third day, I thought it’s a side effect too.
As I’m sure you know… you’re making it worse when you re-introduce dip / nicotine into your system. If you can get to three days (72 hours) your body is 100% nicotine free. https://www.killthecan.org/additional-resources/the-law-of-addiction/
Keep fighting!
Amazing to read because all these things are me right now
Back in 2018, I quit for a year and a half then gave in in a moment of weakness. I’ve chewed since then, heavily. 10/19/23 was when I decided once again to put the can down for good. I’m on day 5, it’s been tough, but this group is amazing and it’s been a real support system. One day at a time.
Congrats on a great decision to quit Morgan and welcome back! If you haven’t yet, I’d strongly urge you to join our Discord server for daily accountability and support. http://www.killthecan.org/discord/
Good job to face the nic bitch twice. You know you can do it, get it done !
My buddy DDD caved at day 99. He came back an we just celebrated 5 years quit
Jeffj
8-2014
It’s very hard to quit after 35 years
Today marks my 5th year of being tobacco free. 22-Oct-2023
It’s been years since I’ve gone to church, today I went, I looked at the date on the projection slides and it reminded me of my quit. So i came here and posted. I quit with you all one more day and God help us all.
DDD
you stud. You had some ride brother… you started with me and Jayp. You failed, but like the bad ass that you are , you came back and conquered that nasty nic bitch! To me … everyone here should know your story… this guy might have failed once, but he came back… true warrior!!
jeffj
8-2014 quit day
Great Job DDD, way to stay the course. I passed 9 years in July. Seems such a long time ago, but I’ll tell you, I still can remember that 100 day struggle like yesterday. Congratulations to you and I seen Jeff Chimed in too. Great to see you both out here, helping where you can. I don’t pop in as much anymore, but I still wanted to say congrats.
And to all you other BRAVE souls out here that are taking the plunge to quit, stay the course!
They’ll be some tough days, buty battle cry was “This too, shall pass” and it does!!
Take care you all
JP
Quit Date
07/15/2014
Thanks JayP. It’s great to hear from you also. The only one that’s missing is Shiva, I know he is trailing right behind me on his quit. Maybe he’ll pop in when his time comes. Crazy huh? I would have been 9 years quit like you and Jeff, but 5 years is a decent amount of time. I am glad you guys took me back and kept encouraging me during those 100 days, Thank you! The rest of you newbies, keep up the good fight!!!
I have used Copenhagen for most of my 52 years of life. My last dip was Sept 20th and I am really doing pretty well. I miss the habit way more than the tobacco. I have had trouble sleeping and concentrating at work. They have been great and are offering to do anything to help me quit. I will keep you posted, probably.
Congratulations on an awesome start to your quit Jim! It’s wonderful that you’ve got support at your workplace. If you’re looking for more, check out our Discord server where you’ll get more support and accountability than you’ll know what to do with! http://www.killthecan.org/discord/
I’m 51 and samething I’ve been dipping my whole life since 13-14. This is so hard right now
2.5 years quit after chewing for over 16 years. Can a day of grizzly every single day. Just here to tell you guys that it does get easier. The first month or two I felt like I was going to have a heart attack, was convinced I had cancer, and every other bad thing under the sun. All that will pass and you will be better off when you get to the other side. Stay strong fellas!
Thanks for stopping by Dustin and MASSIVE congrats on 2.5 years of freedom!
75 hours in. Holy shit, do I feel awful. I drank coffee for the first time in years and it barely took the edge off. Dipped for 17 years, I knew it wasn’t going to be easy, but I’ll win. The no sleep is what is the worst for me and high anxiety. Everything seems overwhelming
Hey man. It’s the process. Hang in there It’s a fight no lie … remember your long term goal is to be free of the nic bitch I had a few great friends that helped me with my journey. DDD, Shiva, Jayp. We all had the same fight. Do not give up. I had anxiety I didn’t sleep, I was a bit grumpy. Hahah. Each day is a victory.
I will swing by now and then and check your progress.
my wife gave me carrots. For some reason it worked.
jeffj
8-14-2014 quite date
Hey JeffJ, good to hear you’re back in here encouraging the newbies. To tell you the truth, I’d forgotten my quit date until I saw yours posted. On October 22, I’ll be 5 years quit. I remember we all quit at the same time, then I caved in, but i came back and that time, it was permanent. Shiva chimed in the other day, but I have not heard much from JayP, I hope he is doing good. Well, take care. I’ll post in here on my 5th year.
Day 30 for me and by god it’s the first time I’d punch my mom in the face for a dip. Made it this far somehow it got tougher even after a weekend surrounded by smokers and booze not craving one.
Congrats on 30 days of freedom Tim! Did you join our Discord server yet? You don’t have to go this alone!
Day 4 right now for me. Been dipping for 14 years. Quit for 4 months back in 2011 but after basic training I went right back to it. With age brings the reality of how expensive and harmful it really is. Willpower is what I’m relying on. Trying to break the nicotine and the lip fixation habit at the same time. No time like the present!
First off… thank you for your service.
Secondly… congrats on 4 days of FREEDOM! That’s massive. I’d strongly urge you to jump into our Discord server – thousands of people there on a daily basis quitting one day at at time. Support, questions and ACCOUNTABILITY. http://www.killthecan.org/discord – hope to see you there!