Be careful what you snus for...

[RobsanX]

Hey guys... I just wanted to share an experience I had today. I am a smoker that is trying to switch exclusively to snus... Today I was sitting in my office snusing as usual, but for some reason I was just dying for a cigarette... My craving was so bad that halfway through a Roda Lacket portion I tossed a General portion in on the other side just to try and quell the urge to smoke... Almost instantly I felt the nicotine rush, even more intensely than I ever had, yet I was still really craving a smoke...

I finally realized that I was so busy at work this morning that I hadn't eaten anything since last night... Normally if I'm hungry, but didn't have time to eat, I would stop for a few minutes and go outside for quick smoke... It seems that even though I had a wealth of nicotine in my system, over the years I had conditioned my body to produce a cigarette craving when all I really wanted was a snack... To me that's a scary testament to the power of cigarette addiction...

I've heard countless stories about people quitting smoking only to start packing on the pounds... However, I still plan to have plenty of healthy snacks on hand for those time that I'm craving a cig, and the snus isn't helping... I just wanted to convey this to the others here trying to get over their addiction to cigarettes, thanks for letting me share my story...

[Xobeloot]

Just keep with it man. I was just like you described for a while.

Now I am the complete opposite. I can sit and chainsmoke a full pack of cigs, get more than enough nicotine, yet still not be satisfied until I've packed my icetool full of some Phantom.

[desirexe]

Smoking is one of those 'ritual' type addictions. Just like today for example, I was at work and became extremely bored. I found myself craving a cigarette because I guess 'boredom' was the trigger. (I quit smoking about a year ago, however I have my slip-ups) My morning coffee is another trigger as well as just driving my car and drinking a beer. Not to make it sound easy, but when I get these cravings I fight them and thank god snus is there to help a little. I'm not perfect though and have caved in to the cravings. Fortunately for me, every time after I have given in and had a cigarette, the awful taste and smell that stayed with me long after I have smoked is enough to make me NOT go back to smoking. Stick with the snus and don't beat yourself up if you 'cheat.' When I first started using snus, the cravings for a cigarette were crazy but I am one of many on here who can finally say that I've given up one form of tobacco for another. The first month of quitting smoking was insane though, I had a portion in my mouth probably 12 hours a day, one right after another.

[holnrew]

I've realised that even with nicotine from snus you can still crave cigarettes... I crave cigarettes when I'm depressed and recently had to change antidepressants which meant going through a period of them not having any effect on me so I started smoking again, but after this pack I'm definitely quitting again, I'm starting uni soon and don't want to go and be known as a smoker, "that guy who has that weird Swedish tobacco" is fine with me though.

[snusjus]

How long have you quit cigarettes for? It takes time for your brain to readjust to triggers that prompt cigarette smoking (stress, waking up in the morning, drinking, lunch breaks...), but the habitual factor of cigarette smoking will eventually fade away. Personally, I think the hardest part about quitting smoking is the nicotine withdrawal that lasts for months on end and never fades away; that's why I use snus now.

[RobsanX]

I'm about a week and a half smoke free now (save one little transgression at the bar, and I didn't even inhale )... I'm just now getting to where I'm not chain snusing... I can keep a portion in for about an hour and wait about a half an hour before I crave the salty goodness again...

[ponysoprano]

Speaking of inhalation, I find it refreshing that quite awhile ago, Obama was asked about pot use, a journalist asked if he inhaled, he replied "Yes, that was the point." I hate politicians in general, but I find that type of honesty bold and refreshing, just like my Catch white eucalyptus portion.

[holnrew]

:lol: Nice product placement!

[ponysoprano]

:lol: Nice product placement!

hey thanks! my occupational forte seems to be marketing, promotion and advertising, though you wouldn't think it, looking at my meager paychecks and partial unemployment checks! ops: