New to Snus

[drhamsterville]

Ok, please be kind here, i just started using snus today, I got a can of General White Portion. Now, my first packet, to be honest it made me a bit sick, because I have heard you don't spit you just swallow, but I haven't dipped or anything, just smoked. Is it normal to feel a bit sick the first few times? My second time I spit most of it, and swallowed a little bit of it, is this a good way to get used to it? Thanks all.

BTW, I LOVE Snus (well except for the feeling sick part :roll: )

[cocsp2002]

Yeah, feeling a little queasy at first isn't unusual; you're not used to such a big dose of nicotine all at once, added to the fact that your throat isn't used to the spiciness of the juice. You'll be fine in a few days.

[drhamsterville]

Yeah, feeling a little queasy at first isn't unusual; you're not used to such a big dose of nicotine all at once, added to the fact that your throat isn't used to the spiciness of the juice. You'll be fine in a few days.

Ok. thanks!

[TBD]

It also helps to keep a bit of something to drink close by. I can swallow most of the yummy snus juice ,but sometimes need a chaser.

[drhamsterville]

It also helps to keep a bit of something to drink close by. I can swallow most of the yummy snus juice ,but sometimes need a chaser.

I'll try that too. Thanks.

[mwood72]

If the regular white Generals are making you feel a little sick you might like to try some General mini whites 1st. I found the regular portions a little too much to start with and so stuck to the minis for a while and kind of worked up from there.

[Andy1992]

If the regular white Generals are making you feel a little sick you might like to try some General mini whites 1st. I found the regular portions a little too much to start with and so stuck to the minis for a while and kind of worked up from there.

in the start i spit alot and when you are used to use snus then you can stop it

[airwoodstock]

If the regular white Generals are making you feel a little sick you might like to try some General mini whites 1st. I found the regular portions a little too much to start with and so stuck to the minis for a while and kind of worked up from there.

Welcome to snus drhamsterville!!

I agree mwood. Mini white portions are the way to go when starting out. There is no law or rule that states you have to swallow the juice in order to get the nic hit. While some of the juice has nicotine, the majority of the nicotine gets absorbed thru the gums.

It will take a bit of time to get used to swallowing it. Just go with what you feel comfortable with. Hope this helps.

[drhamsterville]

If the regular white Generals are making you feel a little sick you might like to try some General mini whites 1st. I found the regular portions a little too much to start with and so stuck to the minis for a while and kind of worked up from there.

Welcome to snus drhamsterville!!

I agree mwood. Mini white portions are the way to go when starting out. There is no law or rule that states you have to swallow the juice in order to get the nic hit. While some of the juice has nicotine, the majority of the nicotine gets absorbed thru the gums.

It will take a bit of time to get used to swallowing it. Just go with what you feel comfortable with. Hope this helps.

I did much better today! Thanks everyone!

[drhamsterville]

Doing WAY better! No longer spitting, although I do like to keep something handy to drink. Walked around town this morning with my snus in my lip without a hitch. Thanks for all the tips guys.

[RobsanX]

Great to hear it Dr.! I always have a drink with me when I snus. It just chases away that scratchiness that comes up sometimes.

[TheJR]

Welcome to the wide world of snus lad!

[Jason]

Yep, no law against spitting; I still do when I get a really juicy one. :P

[airwoodstock]

Yep, no law against spitting; I still do when I get a really juicy one. :P

Same here! Especially when I was trying to use up the last of my Elixyr PE!!!!! :shock: :shock: :shock:

I'm too anal about wasting snus. :lol: :lol:

[mercvrivs]

Shamans used to make tobacco water and drink it until they ingested sufficient amounts to induce hallucination and death-like comatose states.