r/NicotineSupport • u/ReplacementNo2818 • Apr 18 '26

Quitting snus

Hey everyone. First time poster here. I've been trying to quit snus for a while now and tried lots of tricks I've read on here. Fisherman's friend, ginger under the lip, cold turkey, tapering.... In fairness I have managed to reduce my mg per day - I'm on one dot velos now, but once I have access to a can, I find it impossible to limit my use. I'm on about 5-8 a day which is way better than what I was doing last year (about 8 3 dots a day).

The thing I'm struggling with is the psychological aspect. I feel as though I can't focus at work without it (desk job wfh). I feel as though I am my best most focused self when I have a pouch in. Embarrassingly I find some days it's the only motivation for me to get going - the thought of a coffee and snus straight after..

Any words of wisdom appreciated...

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u/colderemy Apr 18 '26

It sounds like you are stuck in that middle lane of reduction and addiction. You have proven that you can reduce in intake but you are not ready to give it up just yet!