3 Weeks and it’s Worth it But
I've been a smokeing for about 3 years (give or take, who's counting?) and a full-blown snus enthusiast for 4 years. I finally hit the brakes because, surprise, my chest decided it was auditioning for a horror movie and serving up some truly terrible pain.
Don't get it twisted, I'm a specimen! I'm hitting the full-body gym routine four times a week, basically a walking muscle diagram. (Seriously, check the receipts—I've got the pics if you doubt the gains.) This chest drama started about a year ago, maybe even earlier, but now it's a full-time resident that won't go away.
I tried everything short of an exorcism before ditching the snus. Three weeks clean and feeling gloriously free and healthy... except for the fact that the chest pain is still hanging around like a bad smell. Now I'm just playing the delightful waiting game for an MRI.
So here’s my real question for all you guys: Is this chest pain discussed in the sub actually real, or are we all just being dramatic? Personally, I think I'm a victim of 'too much muscle.' My genius theory is that I’ve overtrained a muscle that needs, like, months of rest. But let's be honest, taking a break is terrifying because GAINS, BRO. I’m pretty sure anyone else here with my symptoms is trapped in the same loop of 'Gotta keep the muscle, must ignore the pain.'
Thoughts welcome..