I'm 34 and have dipped snuff for 19 years. I also use to smoke 2 packs a day but was able to put em down and leave em alone without much trouble. But dipping is a real challenge to let go, for me anyways. I think it is way more addictive than cigs.

So my question to you smokeless tobacco users is: Do you have any secrets or hints on being able to quit?

Welcome BAR940,

There are a lot of good folks and info here.

www.whyquit.com

Thanks Bass Border. Saved it to my favorites and will give it a thorough lookin over, over the next few days.

Just quit. Make sure you understand "triggers". It isn't easy. After almost 3 months I still get hit with the "triggers" and I'm often tempted, but my desire to be a quiter prevails.

Stay with and exercise some discipline.

Good luck.

Bar90,

I'm a smoker. Lots of people have quit both with the use of gum, sunflower seeds, flavored toothpicks, peanuts. Anything that will keep the mouth and hands busy. :-D

Hang in there and post here often when needed. One thing someone told me. Is when you have a crave and you want to dip/smoke post here and wait for three responses. If you still crave after that wait for three more.

"Dismiss and Distract"

Dismiss the craving (trigger) by immediately doing something else - take a 5-minute walk, go to the potty & meditate for a few minutes, say the "Serenity Prayer" - you have the courage to change the things you are capable of changing, I know it.

Distract your addictive brain with a sugar-free cough drop or Tic-Tac or something.... if you don't the craving will overcome your rational mind.

Then go on about your day without tobacco - once you stack up a couple of days you'll feel so good about your quit you won't want to buy a can ever again.

Good luck amigo. Good folks in here.