Day 4 Of Quitting Snuff... - Page 2

Ismith75 · 08-26-2012, 01:15 AM

I used to dip notoriously in college during finals. I would always chew on a cigar to try and keep my mind off it.

Remo · 08-26-2012, 01:20 AM

Man, I have been on Copenhagen for 20 some odd years, I quit for 6 months once using Bacc-Off...that stuff works pretty well. Good luck bro

shilala · 08-26-2012, 11:55 AM

Welp, it's Day 5. This thing has gotten progressively suckier every moment from the instant I quit. If I had a basket of kittens to stomp on, I'd feel WAY better.
On a positive note, it seems to be making an impact on my neural problems. I don't have any choice but to see this thing out, even if I go nuts.

Thanks to everyone for your support!!!

LostAbbott · 08-26-2012, 12:04 PM

Keep up the good work Scott. While it is not something I have any knowledge I know it can be hard to quit and I will be pulling for you.
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EricF · 08-26-2012, 12:30 PM

Keep up the good work Scott!!!

One day at a time!

PCR · 08-26-2012, 02:00 PM

Day five here too Scott, I was thinking of you earlier today. Keep up the good fight, it's gonna get better. I know it's not easy. Go do something to take your mind away.

G G · 08-26-2012, 02:17 PM

hang in there Scott, wish i had the courage for doing it too.

shilala · 08-26-2012, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PCR

Day five here too Scott, I was thinking of you earlier today. Keep up the good fight, it's gonna get better. I know it's not easy. Go do something to take your mind away.

We have Family Day every Sunday, and the whole family says it's all downhill from here, Paul. Thank God, now I can quit stressing out.

The day is almost over and I'm chilling out, I hope you didn't have too bad a go of it today.
Tomorrow I'm gonna pray a lot more and whine a lot less. I figure if I quit focusing on it so hard it'll get a lot easier.
I'll be hangin with ya, brother. Stick in there!!!

PCR · 08-26-2012, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala

We have Family Day every Sunday, and the whole family says it's all downhill from here, Paul. Thank God, now I can quit stressing out.

The day is almost over and I'm chilling out, I hope you didn't have too bad a go of it today.
Tomorrow I'm gonna pray a lot more and whine a lot less. I figure if I quit focusing on it so hard it'll get a lot easier.
I'll be hangin with ya, brother. Stick in there!!!

That's the idea, don't focus on it. Good job Scott, we'll check in with each other tomorrow. +1 with lots of prayers. Hey, we're gonna beat this!

Blak Smyth · 08-27-2012, 06:57 AM

Good luck Scott, you are in my thoughts.

I remember the last time I tried chew.
I was snow boarding on Bear Mountain in Big Bear CA with a friend and we decided to be awesome and chew. It wasn't more than a couple runs before I was vomiting over the side of the chair lift. Good times. Never chewed again, I guess I should consider myself lucky.

akumushi · 08-27-2012, 07:15 AM

Best of luck Scott. Weather the the first month and it'll be lot easier. Try to stay away from any heavy dippers you know until you're past the stage of intense craving. After about a year you won't miss it. Sounds like you're doing everything right.

PCR · 08-27-2012, 07:23 AM

Ok, day seven Scott. Let's fill the day with good and not even think of the stuff. Like it never existed.

shilala · 08-27-2012, 02:36 PM

It's only day six, Paul, but if you want to move it up a day, I'm with ya!!!

This whole thing has been much less difficult today. I'm not half as mental as the last two days.
I had a Dr. appt today and she had all sorts of good stuff to tell me about quitting, none of which I remember. I have another Dr. appt tomorrow, I hope he has more stuff to add. At least all that will be out of the way.

Really, I'm surprised how calm I am today. I only got wound up twice so far and that didn't last long at all.

RobR1205 · 08-27-2012, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala

It's only day six, Paul, but if you want to move it up a day, I'm with ya!!!

This whole thing has been much less difficult today. I'm not half as mental as the last two days.
I had a Dr. appt today and she had all sorts of good stuff to tell me about quitting, none of which I remember. I have another Dr. appt tomorrow, I hope he has more stuff to add. At least all that will be out of the way.

Really, I'm surprised how calm I am today. I only got wound up twice so far and that didn't last long at all.

I can't imagine the insanity of quitting after so long, but glad it's getting easier, Scott!

Keep it up, almost there.

King James · 08-27-2012, 03:41 PM

I quit a few months ago. For me, it was more missing the action of chewing than actually having problems with a nicotine addiction. I tried chewing seeds, which seemed to help. Hope you can continue to go strong!

PCR · 08-27-2012, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala

It's only day six, Paul, but if you want to move it up a day, I'm with ya!!!

This whole thing has been much less difficult today. I'm not half as mental as the last two days.
I had a Dr. appt today and she had all sorts of good stuff to tell me about quitting, none of which I remember. I have another Dr. appt tomorrow, I hope he has more stuff to add. At least all that will be out of the way.

Really, I'm surprised how calm I am today. I only got wound up twice so far and that didn't last long at all.

Oops, ok wrong day...
It would be great to hear what your Doc has to say. Seems as a few days go by this may be getting a little easier. Kind of like replacing one habit for another. Ok let's keep the good going here!

shilala · 08-29-2012, 12:25 PM

Day 8:
Meh. Some minutes I'm going nuts, others I could care less. If I could say anything specifically, it's all peaks and valleys.
I think this should smooth out in a week or so.
If I could have found a can of snuff in the house last night around midnight, I'd have caved.

Remo · 08-29-2012, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala

Day 8:
Meh. Some minutes I'm going nuts, others I could care less. If I could say anything specifically, it's all peaks and valleys.
I think this should smooth out in a week or so.
If I could have found a can of snuff in the house last night around midnight, I'd have caved.

Keep at it bro....but remember "No one likes a quitter"

I kid....I kid...stay strong!

poriggity · 08-29-2012, 02:09 PM

Stay strong bro! You're doing great!!

acarr · 08-29-2012, 02:20 PM

I would not advise this because the drug is worse than the snuff, but my doctor had me on prednisone for a while. My blood pressure went so high when I chewed, I could feel it in my head. That was it for me!

08-26-2012, 01:15 AM	#21
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08-26-2012, 01:20 AM	#22
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Day 4 Of Quitting Snuff... Man, I have been on Copenhagen for 20 some odd years, I quit for 6 months once using Bacc-Off...that stuff works pretty well. Good luck bro __________________

08-26-2012, 11:55 AM	#23
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Day 4 Of Quitting Snuff... Welp, it's Day 5. This thing has gotten progressively suckier every moment from the instant I quit. If I had a basket of kittens to stomp on, I'd feel WAY better. On a positive note, it seems to be making an impact on my neural problems. I don't have any choice but to see this thing out, even if I go nuts. Thanks to everyone for your support!!! __________________

08-26-2012, 12:04 PM	#24
LostAbbott Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Mychal Location: Seattle Posts: 1,165 Trading: (23)	Re: Day 4 Of Quitting Snuff... Keep up the good work Scott. While it is not something I have any knowledge I know it can be hard to quit and I will be pulling for you. Posted via Mobile Device

08-26-2012, 12:30 PM	#25
EricF Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Eric Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,004 Trading: (116)	Re: Day 4 Of Quitting Snuff... Keep up the good work Scott!!! One day at a time! __________________ It might taste crummy, but at least it's huge.

08-26-2012, 02:00 PM	#26
PCR Maduro! Maduro? Maduro. Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Paul Location: NW Washington State Posts: 429 Trading: (6)	Re: Day 4 Of Quitting Snuff... Day five here too Scott, I was thinking of you earlier today. Keep up the good fight, it's gonna get better. I know it's not easy. Go do something to take your mind away. __________________ "I smoke cigars when I win, to celebrate ... and I smoke cigars when I lose to console myself." -Winston Churchill

08-26-2012, 02:17 PM	#27
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,726 Trading: (10)	Re: Day 4 Of Quitting Snuff... hang in there Scott, wish i had the courage for doing it too.

08-27-2012, 06:57 AM	#30
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Day 4 Of Quitting Snuff... Good luck Scott, you are in my thoughts. I remember the last time I tried chew. I was snow boarding on Bear Mountain in Big Bear CA with a friend and we decided to be awesome and chew. It wasn't more than a couple runs before I was vomiting over the side of the chair lift. Good times. Never chewed again, I guess I should consider myself lucky. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

08-27-2012, 07:15 AM	#31
akumushi Habanos Apologist Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,298 Trading: (11)	Re: Day 4 Of Quitting Snuff... Best of luck Scott. Weather the the first month and it'll be lot easier. Try to stay away from any heavy dippers you know until you're past the stage of intense craving. After about a year you won't miss it. Sounds like you're doing everything right. __________________ "Eventually, however, every ash must drop. And the drop usually is as sudden as it is final."

08-27-2012, 07:23 AM	#32
PCR Maduro! Maduro? Maduro. Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Paul Location: NW Washington State Posts: 429 Trading: (6)	Re: Day 4 Of Quitting Snuff... Ok, day seven Scott. Let's fill the day with good and not even think of the stuff. Like it never existed. __________________ "I smoke cigars when I win, to celebrate ... and I smoke cigars when I lose to console myself." -Winston Churchill

08-27-2012, 02:36 PM	#33
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Day 4 Of Quitting Snuff... It's only day six, Paul, but if you want to move it up a day, I'm with ya!!! This whole thing has been much less difficult today. I'm not half as mental as the last two days. I had a Dr. appt today and she had all sorts of good stuff to tell me about quitting, none of which I remember. I have another Dr. appt tomorrow, I hope he has more stuff to add. At least all that will be out of the way. Really, I'm surprised how calm I am today. I only got wound up twice so far and that didn't last long at all. __________________

08-27-2012, 03:41 PM	#35
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: Day 4 Of Quitting Snuff... I quit a few months ago. For me, it was more missing the action of chewing than actually having problems with a nicotine addiction. I tried chewing seeds, which seemed to help. Hope you can continue to go strong! __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

08-29-2012, 12:25 PM	#37
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Day 4 Of Quitting Snuff... Day 8: Meh. Some minutes I'm going nuts, others I could care less. If I could say anything specifically, it's all peaks and valleys. I think this should smooth out in a week or so. If I could have found a can of snuff in the house last night around midnight, I'd have caved. __________________

08-29-2012, 02:09 PM	#39
poriggity Cigar Zombie Fo Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Lake Arrowhead, Ca Posts: 806 Trading: (13)	Re: Day 4 Of Quitting Snuff... Stay strong bro! You're doing great!! __________________ Bearded Dad Blog

08-29-2012, 02:20 PM	#40
acarr Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,307 Trading: (34)	Re: Day 4 Of Quitting Snuff... I would not advise this because the drug is worse than the snuff, but my doctor had me on prednisone for a while. My blood pressure went so high when I chewed, I could feel it in my head. That was it for me!