Quit the chew: cost me a fortune

[cwen]

After close to 15 years of chewing tobacco, I stoped over a month ago. Today was a huge test as a buddy and I went to Cabelas on a few hour journey and I loved to do it on trips.  I passed the test. However, since I knew I would be saving over $1000 this year from stopping, I have been spending money like water. Lots of new lures, swimbait rod, swimbaits that cost a few $$. Althpough I am happy that I quit, I feel I would have been better off financially had I kept doing it.

[Grey Wolf]

Who knows but you may have prolonged your life.

[Hammer 4]

Spend some of that $$$ on "Chewing Gum"...

[5bass]

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[ww2farmer]

It's tough, I have struggled with for almost 20 years myself. I have been dip free for almost 8 months now. I have other spells where I was off it for as long as a year, and a few other times for a few months, to as little as a few weeks. I HAVE to stay off it this time. I ain't getting any younger, and I don't want it to do any (more) damage.

[K_Mac]

After close to 15 years of chewing tobacco, I stoped over a month ago. Today was a huge test as a buddy and I went to Cabelas on a few hour journey and I loved to do it on trips. I passed the test. However, since I knew I would be saving over $1000 this year from stopping, I have been spending money like water. Lots of new lures, swimbait rod, swimbaits that cost a few $$. Althpough I am happy that I quit, I feel I would have been better off financially had I kept doing it.

That is one addiction I haven't dealt with. : As a long time smoker who has been a non-smoker for many years I can tell you that the biggest savings from quitting will likely be in reduced medical costs long term. It does not take much health care to equal the cost of a boat load of tackle. Hang in there. Good luck.

[fourbizz]

Can a day for the last 7 years here.

Solidarity.

[burleytog]

Nobody likes a quitter.

[uicdent11]

Keep it up. The rough areas on the inside of your lip, smokers keratosis, is actually a precancerous lesion. The longer you chew, the more likely it is to develop into oral cancer. Very nasty stuff there.

The money spending, well... I do not think that is precancerous so you should be ok. 

[skunked_again]

i love the smell of chew. the good thing for me is as soon as it hits my mouth the clock is ticking for me to blow chow.

thats my habit right there.

[b.Lee]

Hey only a congats is in order for you.  You have done yourself and family a huge favor.

[Mattlures]

Congrats on your quitting.

mmmmmmmmm Beeeaaachnuuuuut !!!!!! yummy

I chewed for about 15 years about 2 pouches a week and then I just decided to quit , so I did. I had quit before for several months at a time. No biggy for me. I can quit when I want to. The last time I quit it was for about 4 or 5 years. Then just recently I felt like buying a bag. It was glorious!!!!! I know its bad for me so I figure one or two bags a month. I do like it though, If it wasnt bad for me I would do it a lot more. I dont like the can stuff. I want chaw!

[Pitchinkid]

Id like to quit one day. But stress level is at all time highs right now and i can not foresee me quitting anytime soon. Maybe later when my jaw falls off i might quit..

[Michigangler]

I've been dipping for about 3 years now (Grizzly Straight). I've "quit" a few times but between working and college its a stress reliever as bad of an excuse as that is. I guess new years is around the corner though

Congrats on quitting!

[bassfisherjk]

Good for you  I know it's hard to quit.I haven't had a chew of snuff since last Jan. I chewed Skoal for 35 years,I stopped for health and money reasons. Good Luck!

[hjerk24]

When my jaw falls off I might quit? Is that what you really mean?

I don't chew, (tried once, got sick as a dog), but do teach about it's harmful consequences to my Middle School students.

If any of you do chew, I hope you can quit. I'd hate to see any of you have to go through what this guy has endured.

Good Luck

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