Copenhagen

Good job guys. You two seem to setting the bar.
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Anyone else out there taking a run at quitting?

I know guys and gals who have tried several times before they got past the first 30 days. They hung in and beat it. It can be done.
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I've been off the stuff for over four years. Prior to that I chewed Copenhagen for ten years. I had so many scares, I was sick of wondering when it would finally catch up with me. I decided that I would give myself one less thing to worry about, and quit. The hard part is trying to replace it with something else. I tried, but it never worked. I quit at least 20 times before I finally kicked the habit. Nothing else gives you that burn, that flavor, or that satisfaction. Once I realized that I was not going to be able to replace it, and I accepted the fact that I was simply going to have to live without something I enjoyed, I was able to let go. Don't give up. Just let it go.
 
Last night I found a can of Copenhagen, In my house that got left here by a friend new years eve, He told me he lost it somewhere but did not remember where (sat it somewhere while drinking ha ha)

Any ways I took it to the wife and said hang on to this or throw it away or give it to him when he gets back in town in a day or 2 I dont care.

I did smell it before I gave it to her. And to tell you the truth. It didn't smell as good as I thought it would! In the past 5 years I haven't gone longer than 12 hours with out a dip. Sure feels good to be done...

Keep up the good work Chupa
 
My last dip was three years ago yesterday. If I can quit after using it for 35 years, so can you. Just hang in there and take it one day at a time. Every day is a victory.
 
Guys,
Been watching this site for quite some time. Honestly, this topic is what pushed me to register. If I could listen to all this advice on calling, why can't I listen to guys giving advice on quitting, right? I quit Dec 22 after 20+ years Cope and cigs. It ain't easy, nothing replaces it, but I'm loving it being done. I use all the tips: sunflower seeds, mints, saving the $$ I would have spent, and unfortunately snacks. So, thanks for all the info and support. And Chupa and Clayne, you are not alone--march on brothers.
Doing a little dreaming: a year from now--the 1st annual quitters coyote hunt?
 
Can add my own story to this. Smoked for 42 years. Last few kept thinking about quitting, but didn't do much at first. Then tried patches and Chantix. Patches kinda worked, but only for a while each time. The Chantix messed with my head too much. At a friends suggestion I tried the electronic cigarettes and finally made real progress. Been off 'real smokes' for over 6 months and I feel and smell better. I think I look kinda strange sometimes, but it is better. I agree with others on here, no one thing works for everybody. Keep trying and you will find what works for you!
 
I have so much respect for you guys that are toughin it out and quittin for your kids. It shows what's most important in your lives. I don't drink, smoke, or do any drugs. I never have done any of it and I'll be 38 in April. Most of my friends drink and chew but I figure I've made it this long without it so why start now. I can only imagine how hard it must be for some of you. I'm glad Redfrog left this post. It has been an inspiration to me just reading it. I may not be kicking a tobacco habit but if has just reassured me that when you put your mind and heart into doin something then nothing is impossible. My hat is off to all you guys and wish you the best. Good luck fellas!!!!!
 
Originally Posted By: Field MedicIf you quit a number of times ..... Then you never really quit!!!????

Yes, I suppose your right, but it's good practice. It lets you build confidence that can lead to finally kicking the habit. I was way different than most people who try to quit chewing. For me the first week was easy, liberating almost. Then the next couple weeks, I pretty much forgot about it, and thought I was done for good.

I would get into trouble around day 30, 60, or even 90. Something would happen to trigger a relapse, and it was usually situational. Duck hunting was the worst. It's pretty hard to sit in a cold duck blind and not chew, when you know you want to, and all your buddies are doing it.

So I would chew until duck season was over, and quit for another month or two. Then I would head out to the lake to do some ice fishing, and the same problem would arise. I love to chew when I'm ice fishing, and to this day I want a dip while I'm doing it. I doubt that will ever change.

Every time I took that single dip, I would chew several cans before quitting again. Then a month or two would go by and guess what...spring snow goose season, or turkey hunting, or shooting carp with my buddy, or whatever it may be. In a way I guess you could say that my love for the outdoors contributed to my chewing, because that's whenI loved to do it most.

I never felt the urge to chew that much while at home with my wife and kids, it was always when I was doing something fun with my buddies.

All I'm saying is that quitting is a marathon, not a race. And just because your previous attempts to quit were unsuccessful, does not mean that you can't do it. I've enjoyed reading this thread, I know what you guys are going through and all I can say is hang in there. Your doing the right thing.
 
yup, i can understand where your coming from. (kinda) im only 17, but started when i was 12.. grizzly is where its at because its the cheapest where i live.. ive quit for 2 months at a time before i break down and end up buying a new can. its not easy, but you can do it man. try chewing gum every time you get a craving, like right after a meal, gotta do something to keep your mind off of it. good luck to you. my goal is to drop it by the time im out side of high school, my dad and brother started at the same age as me, my dad stopped right out of high school, my brother is now 23, and hasn't even looked back.. ive told him that i would quit with him in a heart beat, but he has no interest.
 
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Been Marlboro free for damm near 5 years now. I ain't gonna lie. I enjoyed smoking and probably wouldn't of quit if I hadn't heard the dreaded words of a surgeon saying "We found a mass around your appendix that is likely cancer". And it was.

Was cigarettes the cause? Was it from the 30 years worth of breathing welding, cutting, paint fumes and grinding dust? Would I of got it if I lived the life of a saint? Who knows.

I do know you don't want to hear the words "you have cancer".

DO IT GUYS. JUST DO IT. YOU CAN DO IT.
 
Originally Posted By: Clayne_B23 Days... wow time flys

Originally Posted By: ChupathingyDay 20 in the books. I guess me and Clayne are the only dippers who want to quit, or the only 2 dippers with balls big enough to do it?


Chupa

Keep on keeping on fellas... We all have enough stuff that can go wrong that are out of our control, figure this is one thing that you can do to eliminate some of the bullets flying at your heads!
 
Originally Posted By: KashDay one in the books.

Atta boy Kash, remain focused the next couple of days and the physical addiction passes.


Chupa
 
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