Snus for Recent Ex-Smoker?

[zoomzoom9]

If you are off the smokes, and don't have nic cravings, I really would recommend not doing snus, even though it's way better in all areas compared with smoking, it's still a vice, and you'll get addicted to it. I can only speak for myself, but I got into snus really to fight the extreme boredom of my job, as I had quit regular smoking long before, only occasionally smoking when drinking, but now I snus all the time, and even picked up dip and chew, and nasal snuff. And while all these things are enjoyable, apart from some gum wear concerns I have, I am now thinking about quitting it all at times, but then, I've been doing this for over a year, and this thought is a tug of war. So really, if you don't use nic regularly now, regardless if one might think it pleasurable, it's best to not.

Well that's the thing...I think about smoking quite a bit but I actually am pretty turned off by the idea of it now. I've found myself chewing a lot of gum recently whereas I hardly ever chewed gum before. I didn't even notice I was doing it until someone asked me if I'm chewing gum a lot more now that I quit smoking. I really gave up smoking for my wife and soon-to-be baby; I think if it hadn't been for that, I'd probably still be smoking. I've been avoiding alcohol as well because as soon as I have a drink or two, I get a craving for a cigarette and am worried that'll bring back the habit. I don't drink that often, but the fact that I'm avoiding alcohol for that fact bothers me, I'd like to be able to have a beer without worrying about relapsing. I know a lot of people who have quit smoking for months and then relapsed, and I really don't want that to be me. I'd prefer to be addicted to Snus over smoking since Snus won't affect my wife or baby.

[Frosted]

I really gave up smoking for my wife and soon-to-be baby; I think if it hadn't been for that, I'd probably still be smoking. I've been avoiding alcohol as well because as soon as I have a drink or two, I get a craving for a cigarette and am worried that'll bring back the habit. I don't drink that often, but the fact that I'm avoiding alcohol for that fact bothers me, I'd like to be able to have a beer without worrying about relapsing. I know a lot of people who have quit smoking for months and then relapsed, and I really don't want that to be me. I'd prefer to be addicted to Snus over smoking since Snus won't affect my wife or baby.

That was precisely my predicament.

[tom502]

Another item I hear lots of pros about, and a few cons, is the electronic cig. It seems many have quit using this, and it give the similar allusion to regular smoking. I haven't used one myself, but it does have a slight interest for me.

[Frosted]

I've tried e-cigs many years ago and thought they were dreadful. They're expensive too.

[tom502]

They do have their fans though. And it does emulate the act of smoking.

[zoomzoom9]

Yeah, I tried a few electronic cigarettes, didn't like it. Plus, it doesn't keep you from getting away from the "act" of smoking, so it kind of reinforces it. The Snus, on the other hand, I enjoyed.

[timholian]

I was a huge smoker (well compared to most) and if you're just looking for a nic buzz without all the crap that comes with cigarettes, go the way of the snus. I quit cigarettes in 3 days with snus and I honestly didn't try hard. I went from spending most of the day planing my next cig to just popping a snus when the mood suits me. Snus isn't perfect but its damned close to it!

[tom502]

Of course in a short time, the buzz stops happening. I don't get a nic buzz with anything.

[timholian]

Of course in a short time, the buzz stops happening. I don't get a nic buzz with anything.

This is true but if he only uses every so often, he may not run into this problem.

[Jonnymh1]

Another item I hear lots of pros about, and a few cons, is the electronic cig. It seems many have quit using this, and it give the similar allusion to regular smoking. I haven't used one myself, but it does have a slight interest for me.

Forget about e-cigs. I bought one at the beginning of the year and tried to quit smoking. It was extremely difficult to inhale hard enough to get the e-cig to activate. I felt very ill after two days of using it. I don't know if all the "hard" inhaling made me sick or if I wasn't getting enough nic. I do know that after two days, I felt a ton better when I picked up a real pack of cigarettes and smoked a couple, so it could have been withdraw.

I think e-cigs are great for the hand to mouth addiction, but I wouldn't rely on them for decent nicotine delivery. Snus is far better at that...

I would agree though that if you can go without nicotine completely, then don't try snus. I, though, like many others here have a hard time going without nicotine. I've tried weaning myself off of it, but was never successful. So if you think you have to have nicotine, snus is the way to go... And I've also been using nasal snuff, which is pretty decent, but it does make a mess of your nose.

[GENERAL BILLY]

I agree with the sentiment that all things being equal it would be better to not use any nicotine products but,and don't take this the wrong way, it sounds like you're fiending a bit. I would pick up some snus, maybe some snuff as well and take it slow but have it on hand. Better that then slipping into old habits. The great thing about snusing as opposed to every other time I quit is that I am not constantly thinking about cigarettes. To do so, even with nominally negative thoughts seems like an easy slide back into smoking. Good luck!

[krahv]

If u like the habbit you could just get e-cig. Lots of vapor and juices are with 0 nic too.

I recomend Janty eGo, most powerful and very long battery life.

[zoomzoom9]

I just wanted to report back and let you know how it's been working out for me. I have been snusing for the past month and a half or so, and I am happy to say, I have had NO cravings for a cigarette! It really has been great, I've been loving it and trying a few different flavors. Definitely going to look at trying more different ones, I've been sticking mostly to General mint, and recently went to wintergreen, which I like better. I really wish the place I buy it at carried the wintergreen minis because I prefer to use the minis when I'm at work because although I don't think anyone can see it when I have it in, they make me feel a little less self-conscious about it. Overall though, I've been very happy with the results!

[krahv]

congrats, i myself have been smoke free for 6 weeks

[Mr. Snuffleupagus]

Thanks for the update. Glad it's working out for you. Congrats!