Quitting dipping snuff..... - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

jigman586 · 02-25-2008, 07:50 PM

any of you guys had this nasty habit and quit? im in the process while taking Chantix to control the craving.I have to say today has been the most challenging day of my life

.that crap has a nasty hold on me after 25 yrs and a can a day. i have had a headache most of the day from the withdrawal. Any words of encouragement will be greatly appreciacted.

**DanTheEldest** · 02-25-2008, 07:52 PM

I've never used tobacco, but all deep-seated habits and addictions are difficult to overcome. You have my admiration and encouragement for taking a stand and beginning the effort to quit.

Keep it up--your family (and wallet) will thank you.

bigun · 02-25-2008, 07:53 PM

Stay away from firearms for at least 2 weeks. I've quit 4 times in the last 25 years, the longest I've gone was 2 years got stressed out and went right back. I'm in the same boat, trying to quit again. Good luck.

jtkratzer · 02-25-2008, 07:54 PM

Good to hear...I posted this on another forum after someone found out he tested negative on a cancer test:

Quote:

Great news...most people don't realize cancer affects 1 of every 3 Americans and 3 our of every 4 families, 1 out of every 4 deaths is cancer related, cancer is the second leading killing disease among children ages 1-14. 90% of cancers are non hereditary.

This is why cancer insurance is a huge industry right now.

**rufusdog** · 02-25-2008, 07:56 PM

yes I had the habit along with smoking and did both for 46 years and quit three years ago. Snuff was harder to stop then smoking. I was in the hospital getting an artery in my leg opened. I was in a day and half without a smoke and just decided not to have one after that. The snuff I stopped a few weeks before that because I could smoke to curb the need for it. I wish you luck and know it's not easy. I did both cold turkey and after a few days I was good to go...Best of Luck

Thesparkens · 02-25-2008, 08:01 PM

Yes, nine times for me "Copenhagen" last time was 6 months. I almost had to stay out of any small convenience store. Fishing and beer always did me in.

jigman586 · 02-25-2008, 08:05 PM

Im tryin to get the wife to agree to let me take the 3 bucks or so a day i spent and save it for a gun fund

. I could get at least one firearm a year doing that !

Mike TRT · 02-25-2008, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jigman586

any of you guys had this nasty habit and quit? im in the process while taking Chantix to control the craving.I have to say today has been the most challenging day of my life

.that crap has a nasty hold on me after 25 yrs and a can a day. i have had a headache most of the day from the withdrawal. Any words of encouragement will be greatly appreciacted.

its brutal isn't it? the "bear" has me captive.......I "quit" awhile ago, but like mentioned above, shooting makes it even harder. While I had "quit" I participated in a sniper school for swat, long days shooting, running etc etc, I was out of my mind needing a dipper, caved in and here I am typing with a big ole dip in. I'll quit, but its going to be when I'm fed up with it, unless your truly ready it won't work.......good luck

**XDONBOARD** · 02-25-2008, 08:15 PM

Good for you!

longtalltechsan · 02-25-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jigman586

any of you guys had this nasty habit and quit? im in the process while taking Chantix to control the craving.I have to say today has been the most challenging day of my life

.that crap has a nasty hold on me after 25 yrs and a can a day. i have had a headache most of the day from the withdrawal. Any words of encouragement will be greatly appreciacted.

Got a dip in now as I type this too. Good luck to you! I know how hard it can be as I have "quit" 100 times. I wish to God I had never started this awful habit.

02-25-2008, 07:50 PM	#1
jigman586 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Georgia(Southernhalf) Posts: 205	Quitting dipping snuff..... any of you guys had this nasty habit and quit? im in the process while taking Chantix to control the craving.I have to say today has been the most challenging day of my life.that crap has a nasty hold on me after 25 yrs and a can a day. i have had a headache most of the day from the withdrawal. Any words of encouragement will be greatly appreciacted. __________________ "You tellem im comin' and hells comin' with me!!"-Wyatt Earp; Tombstone

02-25-2008, 07:52 PM	#2
DanTheEldest XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,100	I've never used tobacco, but all deep-seated habits and addictions are difficult to overcome. You have my admiration and encouragement for taking a stand and beginning the effort to quit. Keep it up--your family (and wallet) will thank you. __________________ The AK-47: Designed to be field-stripped and used effectively by a half-drunk, half-frozen illiterate conscript who found it buried in Mother Russia's mud after last year's Regiment exercises. SOP: retrieve from ground, pee in action, cycle bolt, go back to work. I cannot and will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. Here I stand, I can do no other, so help me God. --Martin Luther

02-25-2008, 07:53 PM	#3
bigun XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 2,333	Stay away from firearms for at least 2 weeks. I've quit 4 times in the last 25 years, the longest I've gone was 2 years got stressed out and went right back. I'm in the same boat, trying to quit again. Good luck. __________________ Remington Rand 1911A1, Kimber Pro CDP 2, Kimber Custom Target, Ruger mark2 Govt model with Bushnell Holo site, Beretta 92D 9mm, Kahr K-40, Coming soon Kimber Warrior or Springfield Operator.

02-25-2008, 08:01 PM	#6
Thesparkens XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 37	Yes, nine times for me "Copenhagen" last time was 6 months. I almost had to stay out of any small convenience store. Fishing and beer always did me in. __________________ Thank's Paul XD40 SC XD40 Service Beretta M9 .40cal Glock G22 S&W M&P15 AR15

02-25-2008, 08:05 PM	#7
jigman586 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Georgia(Southernhalf) Posts: 205	Im tryin to get the wife to agree to let me take the 3 bucks or so a day i spent and save it for a gun fund. I could get at least one firearm a year doing that ! __________________ "You tellem im comin' and hells comin' with me!!"-Wyatt Earp; Tombstone

02-25-2008, 07:56 PM	#5
rufusdog XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 886	yes I had the habit along with smoking and did both for 46 years and quit three years ago. Snuff was harder to stop then smoking. I was in the hospital getting an artery in my leg opened. I was in a day and half without a smoke and just decided not to have one after that. The snuff I stopped a few weeks before that because I could smoke to curb the need for it. I wish you luck and know it's not easy. I did both cold turkey and after a few days I was good to go...Best of Luck

02-25-2008, 08:15 PM	#9
XDONBOARD XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North Peoria, AZ Posts: 3,236	Good for you! __________________ Michael XD-45 compact XD-40 sub-compact XD-9 sub-compact I'd rather have my XD and not need it, then need it and not have it.... I hereby certify that the person described hereon has been granted the privilege of carrying a concealed weapon in compliance with Arizona revised statute 13-3112.

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