I Finally Quit Chewing Snuff.

shilala · 05-07-2013, 03:07 PM

After at least 36 years, I finally quit chewing snuff.
I did it by mixing my snuff with Mint Snuff (that's the brand name) in ever lowering ratios of snuff to mint. By the time I got to 2 parts mint to 1 part snuff I preferred straight Mint Snuff to the mixed stuff.

I started this effort about 6 months ago, I'm thinking. I failed the first time, it drove me nuts. I just chewed less and less until I weaned off. I couldn't stand it, it made me nuts. I didn't use the Mint Snuff.
With this Mint, I chew much less and don't desire it like I do snuff. I'm guessing I'll just stop chewing it before long.

This took a whole lot of "want to" and an immense amount of prayer and faith that it'd get done. It had nothing to do with "willpower" because I really have none whatsoever. If I had any, I'd have quit years ago. What I do know is that Christ has ALWAYS given me anything I asked for, without fail. This is just another one of those proofs.

Now I just need to not pick it back up. That shouldn't be too tough, I feel tons better and I have plenty of the Mint Snuff to hold me over.

Subvet642 · 05-07-2013, 03:17 PM

Way to go, Scott!

mahtofire14 · 05-07-2013, 03:18 PM

Nice job Scott! I've been going through this battle for the last six months myself. It's an uphill battle the whole way. I have associated it with golf and work so whenever I'm doing those things I want it. The girlfriend doesn't like either cigars or chewing so I had to pick one. Cigars won out. Good luck with battle and switching flavors is an interested idea. May have to try that!

shilala · 05-07-2013, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mahtofire14

Nice job Scott! I've been going through this battle for the last six months myself. It's an uphill battle the whole way. I have associated it with golf and work so whenever I'm doing those things I want it. The girlfriend doesn't like either cigars or chewing so I had to pick one. Cigars won out. Good luck with battle and switching flavors is an interested idea. May have to try that!

Pete, I don't think I made it clear that Mint Snuff is just what it says. It's 100% mint, no tobacco.
It has a nice little burn to it and it tastes really good, unlike a bunch of the other snuff substitutes out there, and there's lots of them.
There are "sampler packs" on Amazon that are pretty cheap. You should give it a try.
My neighbor quit by switching to this stuff, as well. We're both pretty stoked about it.

Mattso3000 · 05-07-2013, 03:31 PM

Nice Scott, keep it up.

pektel · 05-07-2013, 03:57 PM

Awesome news, Scott! Congrats!

BHalbrooks · 05-07-2013, 04:13 PM

Great job Scott

icehog3 · 05-07-2013, 05:28 PM

Good job, Scott!

EricF · 05-07-2013, 05:51 PM

Keep up the good work Scott!!!

kelmac07 · 05-07-2013, 05:59 PM

Congrats Scott!! Does that mean that you can send me those "crazy discounted" Copenhagen coupons now?

shilala · 05-07-2013, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Congrats Scott!! Does that mean that you can send me those "crazy discounted" Copenhagen coupons now?

LOL, I used all of those years ago, brother. I will sell you another wine cooler, though.

big_jaygee · 05-07-2013, 06:23 PM

Congrats Scott keep up the good work.

equetefue · 05-07-2013, 07:49 PM

Congrats Scott. Not an easy accomplishment by any means. You should feel super proud of yourself.

Kudos!

the jiggler · 05-07-2013, 09:02 PM

Great testimony Scott. Blessings as you continue. You have encouraged me in my faith and given me a practical idea to try. Dip has been kicking my fanny for years. Thanks!

yourchoice · 05-07-2013, 09:06 PM

Congrats, Scott!

Scottw · 05-07-2013, 09:07 PM

Congrats Scott! Your faith and willpower are admirable for sure!

Zane · 05-07-2013, 09:11 PM

That's great! Keep up the good work!

E.J. · 05-07-2013, 09:14 PM

Excellent! Congrats!

racerX · 05-07-2013, 10:48 PM

Proud of you. Nice job

awsmith4 · 05-08-2013, 12:00 AM

For me, dipping was harder to quit than cigarettes. I put down cigs fairly easy but dip lasted another year. For me I could dip whenever but only smoke in certain places. Once I finally quit, I have never looked back. Food/cigars/drink tastes better, I don't ever accidentally drink a dip cup (don't act like that hasn't happened to you), and my gums are good again.

Good for you brother, it is worth the struggle

05-07-2013, 03:07 PM	#1
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	I Finally Quit Chewing Snuff. After at least 36 years, I finally quit chewing snuff. I did it by mixing my snuff with Mint Snuff (that's the brand name) in ever lowering ratios of snuff to mint. By the time I got to 2 parts mint to 1 part snuff I preferred straight Mint Snuff to the mixed stuff. I started this effort about 6 months ago, I'm thinking. I failed the first time, it drove me nuts. I just chewed less and less until I weaned off. I couldn't stand it, it made me nuts. I didn't use the Mint Snuff. With this Mint, I chew much less and don't desire it like I do snuff. I'm guessing I'll just stop chewing it before long. This took a whole lot of "want to" and an immense amount of prayer and faith that it'd get done. It had nothing to do with "willpower" because I really have none whatsoever. If I had any, I'd have quit years ago. What I do know is that Christ has ALWAYS given me anything I asked for, without fail. This is just another one of those proofs. Now I just need to not pick it back up. That shouldn't be too tough, I feel tons better and I have plenty of the Mint Snuff to hold me over. __________________

05-07-2013, 03:17 PM	#2
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: I Finally Quit Chewing Snuff. Way to go, Scott! __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

05-07-2013, 03:18 PM	#3
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,588 Trading: (16)	Re: I Finally Quit Chewing Snuff. Nice job Scott! I've been going through this battle for the last six months myself. It's an uphill battle the whole way. I have associated it with golf and work so whenever I'm doing those things I want it. The girlfriend doesn't like either cigars or chewing so I had to pick one. Cigars won out. Good luck with battle and switching flavors is an interested idea. May have to try that! __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

05-07-2013, 03:31 PM	#5
Mattso3000 Will ninja for beer Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Matt Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,842 Trading: (20)	Re: I Finally Quit Chewing Snuff. Nice Scott, keep it up. __________________ Please Support the Troop Support Contest!

05-07-2013, 03:57 PM	#6
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: I Finally Quit Chewing Snuff. Awesome news, Scott! Congrats! __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

05-07-2013, 04:13 PM	#7
BHalbrooks Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: B Location: Texas Posts: 1,122 Trading: (5)	Re: I Finally Quit Chewing Snuff. Great job Scott

05-07-2013, 05:28 PM	#8
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,441 Trading: (60)	Re: I Finally Quit Chewing Snuff. Good job, Scott! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

05-07-2013, 05:51 PM	#9
EricF Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Eric Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,004 Trading: (116)	Re: I Finally Quit Chewing Snuff. Keep up the good work Scott!!! __________________ It might taste crummy, but at least it's huge.

05-07-2013, 05:59 PM	#10
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: I Finally Quit Chewing Snuff. Congrats Scott!! Does that mean that you can send me those "crazy discounted" Copenhagen coupons now? __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

05-07-2013, 06:23 PM	#12
big_jaygee I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Jason Location: Houston Posts: 3,914 Trading: (59)	Re: I Finally Quit Chewing Snuff. Congrats Scott keep up the good work.

05-07-2013, 07:49 PM	#13
equetefue Liga Privada Hoarder Join Date: Jun 2012 First Name: Edwin Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,348 Trading: (17)	Re: I Finally Quit Chewing Snuff. Congrats Scott. Not an easy accomplishment by any means. You should feel super proud of yourself. Kudos!

05-07-2013, 09:02 PM	#14
the jiggler ¡taste my pirate paddy! Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Craig Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 917 Trading: (24)	Re: I Finally Quit Chewing Snuff. Great testimony Scott. Blessings as you continue. You have encouraged me in my faith and given me a practical idea to try. Dip has been kicking my fanny for years. Thanks! __________________ Hecho exclusivamente para el jefe. Support the Troop Support Contest 2014!!!

05-07-2013, 09:06 PM	#15
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,095 Trading: (36)	Re: I Finally Quit Chewing Snuff. Congrats, Scott!

05-07-2013, 09:07 PM	#16
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: I Finally Quit Chewing Snuff. Congrats Scott! Your faith and willpower are admirable for sure! __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

05-07-2013, 09:11 PM	#17
Zane Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2012 First Name: Zane Location: Noblesville, IN Posts: 1,508 Trading: (23)	Re: I Finally Quit Chewing Snuff. That's great! Keep up the good work! __________________ COO BlindMan's Puff

05-07-2013, 09:14 PM	#18
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: I Finally Quit Chewing Snuff. Excellent! Congrats!

05-07-2013, 10:48 PM	#19
racerX Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: john Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 261 Trading: (0)	Re: I Finally Quit Chewing Snuff. Proud of you. Nice job

05-08-2013, 12:00 AM	#20
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: I Finally Quit Chewing Snuff. For me, dipping was harder to quit than cigarettes. I put down cigs fairly easy but dip lasted another year. For me I could dip whenever but only smoke in certain places. Once I finally quit, I have never looked back. Food/cigars/drink tastes better, I don't ever accidentally drink a dip cup (don't act like that hasn't happened to you), and my gums are good again. Good for you brother, it is worth the struggle __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops