If anyone is confused, dipping is tabacco
you put between your lip and
gums(copenhagen), picked it up in
baseball. Also called chew up north I
think. Just wondering if anyone has been
able to overcome this addiction, and how.
I've tried to quit countless of times but
it just seems every road trip, or when I
play a video game, or when i'm bored, well
you get the idea. Even tried nicotine gum
which took the craving away at the time
but I still have the addiction of having
that feeling in my mouth. I also take
adderall when I study for tests, which
makes me crave a dip. So i'd appreciate
some suggestions. Thanks
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IceAgent
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Oct 2003 Posts: 13 Location: Edmonton, AB
A nicotine addiction is a tough one to
beat but it is possible. I have been
smoke free for 1.5 years now and I feel
like a new person!
Wishing you well
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tiredofit
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Aug 2004 Posts: 4 Location: midwest
Oh Yes, Copenhagen Posted: 08-22-04 10:47am
I have chewed since I was 13 and I am in
my 40,s now. I chew about a can every
1.5 days and don't spit. I would like to
quit as well. I am also trying to quit
drinking and I have had some doctors tell
me not to quit too much too fast. I quit
one time some 10 years ago with the help
of a fellow dipper, but went on vacation
and smoked some cigars and was right back
on it. One thing that will help you with
the habit is get some clover chew and put
that in when you get the craving. But
for me, I think cold turkey is the best.
After three days, the craving should
subside. Using the clover helps with the
desire to put something in you mouth. If
you would like to try to quit together, I
am serously considering it now. It is
the toughest of all drugs to kick (other
than meth). By the way, copenhagan is my
chew also.
Hope this helped.....Tiredofit
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groundzero
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 Aug 2005 Posts: 1 Location: Michigan
Quitting Dip Posted: 08-21-05 12:19pm
I had quite in the past, back to it again
=/.
Things I did to help.
1. Brush your teeth alot, notice your
gums getting healthier as incentive.
2. For a scaire find some pictures of
mouth cancer or talk to your dentist,
these people specialize in scare
tactics.
3. Make your tin harder to get to. I
wrapped it in aluminum foil, making me
thing twice about opening.
4. Put the $ you haven't used on tobacco
into a bank, for some reason opening it
and seeing all the money was a good
motivator.
5. Lots of candy, sunflower seeds and
things to keep your mouth busy, while you
drive or after you eat. Avoid coffee
triggers that intensify the urge.
I did cold turkey and after a couple weeks
I was over it.
