Switching from Sterks to regular portions.

[TheBlackVomit]

I've been snusing for about 3 years. In that time I've really only ever used sterks or multiple portions. For a long time I only used 2 regular portions at once. I eventually moved down to just es portions (Thunder and Grov mostly) and really big pinches of Los. I'm wanting to start using regular strength portions sometimes just because there
s more variety and I don't want my nicotine intake to get too insane. Has anybody that used exclusively sterks switched down to regular portions? Is it easy to lose the extra nicotine?

[Ansel]

I've been snusing for about 3 years. In that time I've really only ever used sterks or multiple portions. For a long time I only used 2 regular portions at once. I eventually moved down to just es portions (Thunder and Grov mostly) and really big pinches of Los. I'm wanting to start using regular strength portions sometimes just because there
s more variety and I don't want my nicotine intake to get too insane. Has anybody that used exclusively sterks switched down to regular portions? Is it easy to lose the extra nicotine?

i was worried but here's what i did that made it easy: you are using a sterk then go to bed as normal (without a snus in) and then when you wake up after 7 or so hours without nic then start using the 8mgs or whatever. Worked for me. Good luck.

[Ansel]

Going the other way (stepping up your nic) is much easier... you just put in the sterk anytime of day after using regulars.

[chadizzy1]

I've been snusing for about 3 years. In that time I've really only ever used sterks or multiple portions. For a long time I only used 2 regular portions at once. I eventually moved down to just es portions (Thunder and Grov mostly) and really big pinches of Los. I'm wanting to start using regular strength portions sometimes just because there
s more variety and I don't want my nicotine intake to get too insane. Has anybody that used exclusively sterks switched down to regular portions? Is it easy to lose the extra nicotine?

I recently found out I have a heart condition, and to decrease my stimulants, so I quit caffeine, and cut back to regular strength portions only at the same time. It took a few weeks to adjust, but I've been using just regular strength snus for a few months now and I do just fine. I'll use a sterk (like Islay Whisky Snus, or stronger portions I review on Snubie.com) from time to time, but 99% of my daily usage is regular strength snus. It's not too hard, it can be done. Good luck!

[Tristik]

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I used Thunder for awhile as just about my only snus. I decided I didn't require the higher nicotine and switched to Offroad and Oden's 8mg portions.

Honestly, I never noticed the increase in nicotine anyway, I only bought Frosted for the flavor. As long as there's lots of flavor coming through, I'm good to go.
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[trebli]

Chad, I'm sorry to hear about your medical condition. I know how that feels as I have had a few health problems myself in recent years.

[Frosted]

It's really easy to go down to 8 mg. I went straight from sterks to regular after years of the strong stuff and don't miss them. It's easy.

[CoderGuy]

I chain sterks but usually leave it in for 2-3 hours. When I switched to 8mg I found I was changing every hour, so I went back to sterks.

[TheBlackVomit]

I chain sterks but usually leave it in for 2-3 hours. When I switched to 8mg I found I was changing every hour, so I went back to sterks.

That's what I've learned. It's not that the 8mg isn't satisfying it just doesn't seem like the flavor or feeling lasts for that long.

[Frosted]

Odens 69 white dry lasts for aaaaages which is why I use only that.

[alopezg1]

Chad

Is that some form of tachycardia or arhythmia if you don't mind me asking? I am having those and its really been getting to me . I to have cut down on the stimulants, no more drinking, one cup of coffe a day, but still get these episodes of racing heart rate and fluttery chest . I only really use regular strength los .

[codyg140]

Well I went from ES to Strong no problem and am looking at getting some regular strength soon and ill post how that goes. While we're all being honest I recently passed out at work and have been off for the past few weeks and ended up getting a ekg for my speeding heart rate and now I'm getting a heart monitor for 48 hours to make sure I don't have a bum ticker but also have to get a ultrasound on my prostate to check for any problems because of issues "down stairs" and hell I'm only 26. Hopefully we all come out of this without a scratch on us

[codyg140]

Chad

Is that some form of tachycardia or arhythmia if you don't mind me asking? I am having those and its really been getting to me . I to have cut down on the stimulants, no more drinking, one cup of coffe a day, but still get these episodes of racing heart rate and fluttery chest . I only really use regular strength los .

Also I was dealing with the same thing had a couple friends die, found out wife was preggers, car cost me 4k in under a week and lots of it seemed to be stress. Like I got to a point that I would look out my living room window and start having panic attacks that sound just like you describe. I've actually entered counselling through my job and it's helped a lot. Gone from about 20 attacks a day to maybe 3 depending on the day.

[alopezg1]

Cody i am glad you are getting to grips with it. It can be very distressing indeed. I think my episodes may have to do with anxiety as well , but lately i have been noticing that seem to always happen
just after eating , so i don't know what that means , suppose i should go to the doctors instead of discussing here. Haven't been able to as i have been living in New Zealand for 8 months but back home in the uk
healthcare is free. Long live the NHS

[alopezg1]

I find meditation immensley helpful for anxiety . And spear fishing, although not at the same time