I finally did it...

Congrats man, don't go back to it. I was at two cans a day before I thought I might have an issue. It's been 16 years chew free. Good luck

You guys make me feel like an ass for having no interest in quitting...

Congrats though man. That really is a great thing to do for yourself.

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Originally Posted by redneck122

I quit chewing and smoking.

Friday night as soon as i got home from work, i threw out my last can and pack of smokes. Today is the three day mark, and it sure as hell sucks. But i'm gunna do it this time, i will not fail.


That is all.

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I am an experienced chew quitter. Every time I quit, I start thinking a month later "Geez, it was so easy to quit the last time, one little chew won't hurt me." A couple days pass, and I have a couple more. Before I know it I'm chewing 1.5 cans a day. I've done it at least 3 or 4 times over the past few years.

I myself quit last week again. I've got kids now, and I just picture their faces when I think about having a chew and it seems to be working so far.

The secret to not starting again seems to be "Not even once". Don't have one ever again, no matter how innocent it seems.

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Originally Posted by generalmeow

The secret to not starting again seems to be "Not even once". Don't have one ever again, no matter how innocent it seems.

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^^ This ^^

I've been told by alcoholics that tobacco is harder to kick. I've heard (because I don't know anyone) that tobacco is also harder to kick than heroin.

Never again is the key. Because alcohol lowers your inhibitions, social drinking around other smokers was the hardest thing for me. The secret is to just suck it up and avoid those crowds for a while.

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Originally Posted by brutal

^^ This ^^

I've been told by alcoholics that tobacco is harder to kick. I've heard (because I don't know anyone) that tobacco is also harder to kick than heroin.

Never again is the key. Because alcohol lowers your inhibitions, social drinking around other smokers was the hardest thing for me. The secret is to just suck it up and avoid those crowds for a while.

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Very true . you are the crowd you keep! I was MIA for about four months cause all my buddies chewed. No rodeo or bars in that time and got me on the right path. My buddies understood and didn't bust my balls to bad. It's tuff but it can be done!

Good decision

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Originally Posted by Guylee

You guys make me feel like an ass for having no interest in quitting...

Congrats though man. That really is a great thing to do for yourself.

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^^This, for several years now. I know I should, if not for myself then at least for the family. Just have no interest or desire.

Major Fail.



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Congrats and keep it up!

You'll have certain behaviors that trigger wanting a smoke or a pinch...but it does get better with time.

All at once? Good lord. Congrats and if you can tough out the first few months, you're good.

Things that helped me:
Gum
Sunflower seeds
Jolly ranchers

First week was hardest for me.