JoJO,

I was diagnosed with oral cancer 5 years after I quit smoking at the age of 34. I also chewed a bit many years ago, with an occasional cigar, even after dumping the dreaded cigs. My advice, the sooner you quit the better. My heart aches and I cringe when I see people putt in a "dip" or light up after my experience with this. I quit cigarettes using Zyban. It can also be prescribed as Welbutrin (an anti-depressant) so most insurances will cover. Talk to your doctor about the options, it can't hurt. Also, after I quit, I chewed a TON of HOT cinnamon gum. I think I had a piece (or two) in my mouth all day long, except when I was eating. After 2 weeks I remember saying, "if I had known it was going to be this easy after only 2 weeks, I would have quit long ago". Two weeks to a month is about when the mood swings ended as well. Prayer and meditation helped as well. Best of luck to you!!!

Rick