Started getting chest burn after using Zyn daily - thinking it’s time to quit
My first Zyn was in Oct 2024, and honestly the hit felt amazing. Before that, I used to smoke cigarettes occasionally and hit nicotine vapes here and there, but I never owned one because I always knew nicotine could get addictive. Usually it was just socially with friends once every couple of months.
After Oct 2024, I started using Zyn 6mg maybe once a week, mostly on days when I had deadlines because it genuinely sharpened my focus. Throughout 2025, I never really went crazy with it. I’d buy a pack, use maybe 2–3 pouches, then take at least a 5-day break.
Now I’m in Thailand, and Zyn is harder to find and way more expensive than back home. I’ve been here about a month and had a friend bring me five packs of 3mg. I also smoked quite a few cigarettes last week since we were traveling.
But over the past 20 days, I’ve noticed I’m taking around two 3mg pouches every day, which is definitely more consistent than before. Recently I started feeling a slight burning sensation in my chest, and that’s what made me find this community.
I honestly think I should probably quit completely before this turns into a real habit. Right now it doesn’t feel impossible to stop, but I’d love to hear thoughts from people who’ve been through something similar.