Day 6 of Quitting

I used a can of 6mg cool mint Zyns daily for the past four years and never had a reason to quit until last week. I have dealt with anxiety since college and managed to cope, but for the past two weeks, it became crippling. I experienced heart palpitations, nervous twitches, trouble sleeping, and a constant feeling of dread.

I discovered a subreddit discussing Zyn and its potential links to heart palpitations, chest pain, and serious heart complications. Many people shared similar experiences, noting that their issues began around the time they started using Zyn. This information convinced me to quit cold turkey and discard my remaining cans.

Now, on day 6, I feel incredible. I have a new sense of motivation, increased appetite, and significantly reduced anxiety. The cravings and brain fog were intense during the first four days, but they are gradually subsiding each day. Magnesium glycinate during the day to help with anxiety and hemp/melatonin gummies at night have been a lifesaver.

I’m genuinely surprised by how smoothly my quitting process has been. I know there’s still a long way to go, but I’m fully committed, and the thought of using Zyn again would ruin my pride. Those first few days really suck. You quite literally feel like a zombie, but it gets better if you keep pushing. I just keep reminding myself, “In two weeks, you’ll feel better than you have in years.” If you want to quit, commit to just five days. If you can make it that long, you can quit for good.