Quitting Dipping

[jtw61194]

OK, I'm going to try. I'm really worried about the sleep aspect, because the times I've tried before, that's what's kept me from going cold turkey. Any suggestions, thoughts, or tips would be appreciated. I've quit just about everything else (for months at a time) without any withdrawal/drawbacks, but this really spooks me. I've told my students that tobacco is my crack. HELP!!!

[imported_elp6n]

Not being a dipper I don't know what the withdrawal would be like. Does it cause you to lose sleep, have poor sleep? If that's the case you could try taking melatonin about an hour before bed - it's not as harsh as sleep aids.

Would Chantix help with breaking the addiction to smokeless?

[jtw61194]

I had my annual poke and prod yesterday and talked to my doctor about quitting. She gave me a prescription for Chantix and told me about the side effects. I tore it up when I left the office. Sleep is the only issue I have. I can exercise around the other stuff. Sleep tends to be the "great multiplier." Don't sleep, complete prick, kids are around, etc., etc. Melatonin, huh? Is it like Benadryl?

[imported_elp6n]

I use Melatonin from time to time, seems to work for me.
I can't use other sleep aids unless I have about 24 spare, work-free hours ahead of me.

http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders...tonin-overview

You can get it at any drug store.

[NotSoSilentBob]

You should have kept the Chantix prescription. It is different for everyone, but I've never slept as good as I did when I too Chantix.

The only side effect I experienced (other than terrific sleep) was great dreams.

The stuff works.

[imported_elp6n]

Chantix worked well for my mother too - a 40+ year smoker and She didn't report any side effects.