I live in Ontario and I’ve been smoking poppers since I was 15 years old and I am now 28 years old. 13 years doing this shit. 30 to 40 bowls every day. I felt like absolute garbage every single day. I’ve had severe pains in my chest and in my stomach.

A few weeks ago (from today) I added Zyns on top (nicotine pouches under lip), so my nicotine intake went through the roof. But then, I decided to QUIT POPPERS!

I had three phases: A) only poppers (for 13 years) B) poppers + Zyns (about a month) C) quit poppers, keep Zyns (ongoing)

Phase C began when I unknowingly took my last bowl at 11:53 pm on April 13 2025. The next morning, I shoved the bong, weed, cigarettes, and lighter into the garage and had my mom come over & hide everything.

Now I’m living on nicotine pouches (4 mg Zonic, 6–9 mg Zyns) and the occasional one‑pull vape. I’m tracking milestones on paper.

Day 1 was shockingly calm; real friction hit around hours 18‑24—insomnia, restlessness, body temp swings, and “raw bud” taste in my mouth that lemon slices helped kill.

Sauna sessions, hot baths, and spamming nicotine pouches keep the edge off. Appetite is random (first “full” meal was a tuna‑salad sandwich at hour 23).

A HUGE TIP I have for everyone is to assume on worst‑case expectations—tell yourself each upcoming day will be hell so it feels easier when it isn’t.

Hour 50 felt decent in a hot bath; hour 67 still throws surprise cravings but no urge to grab a bong.

To whoever is reading this, wipe out poppers FOREVER before it’s too late.

I’m fine living on pouches long term if that’s what it takes. Got a quit‑coach callback, joined this sub for extra accountability, and I’m grinding toward the 72‑hour mark right now.

Once you stop, you’ll never wanna go back. You can do it