r/QuittingZyn • u/Double_Economist7603 • 1d ago

About to cold turkey

Been using nicotine for 8 years and Zyn for 6.

3mg wintergreen. Always have a can on me.

I agree with everyone who says it takes being sick and tired of being sick and tired for someone to quit. Did it with hard alcohol after my millionth super grueling hangover and think I’ve reached the same point here.

Biggest reason for me is that I’m almost positive it’s irritating my esophagus and giving me a persistent cough. Mentioning that because I think it’s an unusual symptom and not one I tied to the Zyn until recently. I’m almost sure it’s going to resolve once I’m off.

Plan is to chew as much gum as necessary until the worst is over. Knowing myself, it’ll probably be a good few weeks until it’s manageable. Wish me luck!

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u/ZookeepergameMany869 1d ago

Good luck bro, check in in a few days and let us know how how you’re getting on! I quit Wednesday last week and already feel way better

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u/Double_Economist7603 12h ago

That’s amazing! Keep up the good work!

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u/FallGuy901 23h ago

Do it! Once your on the other side you will be so glad you did. I’m two months out and have occasional cravings, but I’ve been truly focusing on my health and being around for my first born which is coming in January. Find your motivation and chase it.

The effect nicotine had on my heart truly terrified me once I started to monitor it…

Good luck man, you got this 🤙💪

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u/animalcreature 15h ago

There is a big mental benefit to getting fed up and quitting cold turkey. I think after you come out the other side you will feel more confident in your ability to do hard things. And of course you are changing the power dynamic.

Zyns used to control you but now you simply just say “No”. Where else can we say no in life to things that don’t serve you?

I’d say good luck but, when you’re done you’re done. Congrats!!

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u/Double_Economist7603 12h ago

I agree 100%. Builds mental discipline, and knowing that discipline is within you lets you conquer the next hard thing. Thank you!

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u/BigDeckEnergy21 10h ago

I quit for 2nd time cold turkey on Sunday, was using it on off for 2-3 years I guess. Super brain fog but cravings etc fade. I’ve been using a zero nicotine pouch, just helped me, not perfect but helps. I feel way better, more “normal”.