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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: famous205 on November 02, 2020, 01:44:43 PM
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Hey all, my name is Kyle and I have been dipping for going on 12 years now. It all started when I was 19 and one of my best buddies had just got back from Basic training in the military. When he came back home, he had this tin of Grizzly Wintergreen long cut. I was curious what it tasted like and asked him if I could try it. When I first tried dip, the taste was terrible and the buzz was insane. It never made me sick, but looking back on those days, I wish it would have. My addiction started out, like many of you, to fit in with my friends. Over the years, I went from bumming dips from friends, to buying my own can.
I got married in 2016 and hid it from my wife. I went from living on my own, dipping whenever I wanted, to hiding it from her. She found my stash several times throughout the years, but I would downplay my addiction and tell her I only do it on random occasions. In 2018, my first child was born and I told myself I would quit then, but didn't. Fast forward to October of this year. My child and I go to the store to pickup some groceries, and my wife goes into my office to get something and sees my backpack open with my Grizzly cans in clear view. She tells me about it that night and broke down into tears. It made me really think about my addiction to this shit.
I then made it my mission to get rid of this nasty habit not only for myself, but for my wife and daughter who love me dearly. No more spending 45 minutes in the bathroom to dip, or staying up late into the night after everyone is asleep to get that last dip of the night. I've missed out on too many opportunities because I would rather be by myself and dip.
Today is the day, Day 1 of my quit journey. It will be tough, but I'm determined to not let this thing beat me.
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Hey all, my name is Kyle and I have been dipping for going on 12 years now. It all started when I was 19 and one of my best buddies had just got back from Basic training in the military. When he came back home, he had this tin of Grizzly Wintergreen long cut. I was curious what it tasted like and asked him if I could try it. When I first tried dip, the taste was terrible and the buzz was insane. It never made me sick, but looking back on those days, I wish it would have. My addiction started out, like many of you, to fit in with my friends. Over the years, I went from bumming dips from friends, to buying my own can.
I got married in 2016 and hid it from my wife. I went from living on my own, dipping whenever I wanted, to hiding it from her. She found my stash several times throughout the years, but I would downplay my addiction and tell her I only do it on random occasions. In 2018, my first child was born and I told myself I would quit then, but didn't. Fast forward to October of this year. My child and I go to the store to pickup some groceries, and my wife goes into my office to get something and sees my backpack open with my Grizzly cans in clear view. She tells me about it that night and broke down into tears. It made me really think about my addiction to this shit.
I then made it my mission to get rid of this nasty habit not only for myself, but for my wife and daughter who love me dearly. No more spending 45 minutes in the bathroom to dip, or staying up late into the night after everyone is asleep to get that last dip of the night. I've missed out on too many opportunities because I would rather be by myself and dip.
Today is the day, Day 1 of my quit journey. It will be tough, but I'm determined to not let this thing beat me.
Welcome @famous205 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=18652) . Here is the link to taking your freedom back https://ktcforum.org/index.php?topic=16776.msg8241732#msg8241732 . We wake up, piss, and post our promise to stay nicotine free for the day and then keep our work. Repeat the process the following day. Worry about quitting today only. We will deal with tomorrow when it gets here. Make some connections with fellow quitters. Those relationships will come in huge on hard days.
Few words to think about. Make sure you are quitting for yourself and not your wife and daughter. You have to want to do this for you. It isn't a nasty habit, it is a full blown addiction.
If you really want this you can do it. Reach out if I can help.
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Thanks for the information, @Keith0617 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1356). Posting this from my phone because internet has been out for a few hours. As soon as it comes back, I will post roll.
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Thanks for the information, @Keith0617 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1356). Posting this from my phone because internet has been out for a few hours. As soon as it comes back, I will post roll.
You can post roll from your phone as well. I do it a fair bit. Happy to walk you through it. Check your messages as I will send you my digits.
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Hey all, my name is Kyle and I have been dipping for going on 12 years now. It all started when I was 19 and one of my best buddies had just got back from Basic training in the military. When he came back home, he had this tin of Grizzly Wintergreen long cut. I was curious what it tasted like and asked him if I could try it. When I first tried dip, the taste was terrible and the buzz was insane. It never made me sick, but looking back on those days, I wish it would have. My addiction started out, like many of you, to fit in with my friends. Over the years, I went from bumming dips from friends, to buying my own can.
I got married in 2016 and hid it from my wife. I went from living on my own, dipping whenever I wanted, to hiding it from her. She found my stash several times throughout the years, but I would downplay my addiction and tell her I only do it on random occasions. In 2018, my first child was born and I told myself I would quit then, but didn't. Fast forward to October of this year. My child and I go to the store to pickup some groceries, and my wife goes into my office to get something and sees my backpack open with my Grizzly cans in clear view. She tells me about it that night and broke down into tears. It made me really think about my addiction to this shit.
I then made it my mission to get rid of this nasty habit not only for myself, but for my wife and daughter who love me dearly. No more spending 45 minutes in the bathroom to dip, or staying up late into the night after everyone is asleep to get that last dip of the night. I've missed out on too many opportunities because I would rather be by myself and dip.
Today is the day, Day 1 of my quit journey. It will be tough, but I'm determined to not let this thing beat me.
Welcome @famous205 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=18652) . Here is the link to taking your freedom back https://ktcforum.org/index.php?topic=16776.msg8241732#msg8241732 . We wake up, piss, and post our promise to stay nicotine free for the day and then keep our work. Repeat the process the following day. Worry about quitting today only. We will deal with tomorrow when it gets here. Make some connections with fellow quitters. Those relationships will come in huge on hard days.
Few words to think about. Make sure you are quitting for yourself and not your wife and daughter. You have to want to do this for you. It isn't a nasty habit, it is a full blown addiction.
If you really want this you can do it. Reach out if I can help.
Nicotine is toxic, and so is guilt...
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Kyle,
I’ve been here a week as a member. I hid behind the scenes reading all the great info and posts for 68 days of my quit. I started to really feel the negative side of my withdrawals and signed up. (check out my intro)Almost instantly I was contacted by members of the KTC brotherhood. You’re making a good choice! If you ever have any thoughts of what the hell is going on with me, I’m sure someone has/is going through the same ordeal. The fellas here have had my back since day one and I’m so happy these guys were man enough to reach out and express their experiences. Keep fighting that urge and congrats on getting your arms around this thing!
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Quitting with famous205.
Wake up piss & post to roll.
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Coming to the end of day 3 and it has not been fun, but I'm making it. I Slept for maybe 2 hours last night and woke up with a cold, so I took today off of work. The only good thing about being sick is that I don't crave a dip when I'm sick. Silver lining, right?
The cravings so far have only really been bad at night when my wife and kid are in bed, and I'm in my office all to myself, but I'm determined to beat this habit.
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Coming to the end of day 3 and it has not been fun, but I'm making it. I Slept for maybe 2 hours last night and woke up with a cold, so I took today off of work. The only good thing about being sick is that I don't crave a dip when I'm sick. Silver lining, right?
The cravings so far have only really been bad at night when my wife and kid are in bed, and I'm in my office all to myself, but I'm determined to beat this habit.
It isn’t a habit brother. It is an addiction. Big difference. Consider adjusting your routine and stay out of the office at night for a while. Also have some substitutes - gum, fake dip, etc. Collect and use those digits in the hard times. That means you need to develop some relationships.
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Coming to the end of day 3 and it has not been fun, but I'm making it. I Slept for maybe 2 hours last night and woke up with a cold, so I took today off of work. The only good thing about being sick is that I don't crave a dip when I'm sick. Silver lining, right?
The cravings so far have only really been bad at night when my wife and kid are in bed, and I'm in my office all to myself, but I'm determined to beat this habit.
It isn’t a habit brother. It is an addiction. Big difference. Consider adjusting your routine and stay out of the office at night for a while. Also have some substitutes - gum, fake dip, etc. Collect and use those digits in the hard times. That means you need to develop some relationships.
I used to be in my office every night after bedtime alone getting the last dip (or 2, or 3) in. I ended up having the worst cravings then, too. Eventually I just started going to bed early to avoid it entirely. Nowadays I'm awake before everyone else and I go to bed right after my daughter. I ended up having to stop or change a whole lot of smaller habits that I associated with my addiction to be able to stay quit.
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Coming to the end of day 3 and it has not been fun, but I'm making it. I Slept for maybe 2 hours last night and woke up with a cold, so I took today off of work. The only good thing about being sick is that I don't crave a dip when I'm sick. Silver lining, right?
The cravings so far have only really been bad at night when my wife and kid are in bed, and I'm in my office all to myself, but I'm determined to beat this habit.
It isn’t a habit brother. It is an addiction. Big difference. Consider adjusting your routine and stay out of the office at night for a while. Also have some substitutes - gum, fake dip, etc. Collect and use those digits in the hard times. That means you need to develop some relationships.
I used to be in my office every night after bedtime alone getting the last dip (or 2, or 3) in. I ended up having the worst cravings then, too. Eventually I just started going to bed early to avoid it entirely. Nowadays I'm awake before everyone else and I go to bed right after my daughter. I ended up having to stop or change a whole lot of smaller habits that I associated with my addiction to be able to stay quit.
Yeah, that may be what I start doing. I was staying up too late anyways when I was dipping, and would be exhausted the next day. More sleep and feeling better throughout the day is definitely a positive thing.
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Day 8
My first week of being quit honestly hasn't been all that bad. I am just now recovering from a cold, which started after my 1st day being quit. When I'm sick, especially with sinus/throat issues, the last thing I want is a dip. Today was actually my first time to leave the house since I quit. My daughter and I went to Walmart to get some things, and on the way out, we passed by the tobacco section and the temptation to buy it just wasn't there.
My wife told me today that she can already see a change in me. Even when I was dipping, I never missed out on opportunities with my daughter. My father was never in my life from the time I was born, so I made damn sure that I will always be there for her. But it feels different now. I feel like I have more energy and that my mind is fully there when I spend time with my family. It's a relief to give them my full attention 100% of the time because I don't have the thoughts in the back of my mind that were saying, "man, I can't wait for tonight so I can have my nicotine fix." I can't express to you all how happy that makes me feel!
I know that I have a long road ahead, and I'm just taking all of this one day at a time (ODAAT). I'm committed to staying quit for good, for myself, but also for my wife and child who love me dearly.
Shoutout to @ankape (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15914), @Keith0617 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1356) and my Feb 2021 HOF group for helping me along this journey.
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Day 14
Since the pandemic happened, I've been fortunate enough to work from home. I work in cyber security and my job can be done 100% remote, and I do really enjoy being home. It's made my quit journey a little easier in the sense that I don't have to drive in to work by myself passing gas station after gas station. This past Thursday was my first real test. My wife, child and I were going to the in-laws which is about 2 and a half hour drive. They left earlier on Thursday, and I left after I got off work about 5pm. In the past, I would pack up, take my Adderall and enjoy the drive with a big ole' fatty in while I listened to my favorite security podcast. However, this time was going to be different, as I'm quit now, so I was nervous for this drive. I loaded up me and the dogs and the temptation to stop and buy a can of dip just wasn't there. When I start feeling a crave come on, I just think of my family and my quit group and this site, and tell myself that I'm stronger than some dumb ass plant that is trying to kill me.
As some in my group may know, I've been using my time at nights to start developing a website to house quit data from you awesome people. Less than a week into it, I've already got some awesome numbers to display and the numbers automatically increase each second. This is a great learning opportunity for me, as I've never done something like this before, but have always wanted to. The link below is what I have build so far, and I'm currently working on getting my domain setup to display this.
https://imgur.com/a/jeikgLZ (https://imgur.com/a/jeikgLZ)
I'm still here, and I'm still quit.
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Day 14
Since the pandemic happened, I've been fortunate enough to work from home. I work in cyber security and my job can be done 100% remote, and I do really enjoy being home. It's made my quit journey a little easier in the sense that I don't have to drive in to work by myself passing gas station after gas station. This past Thursday was my first real test. My wife, child and I were going to the in-laws which is about 2 and a half hour drive. They left earlier on Thursday, and I left after I got off work about 5pm. In the past, I would pack up, take my Adderall and enjoy the drive with a big ole' fatty in while I listened to my favorite security podcast. However, this time was going to be different, as I'm quit now, so I was nervous for this drive. I loaded up me and the dogs and the temptation to stop and buy a can of dip just wasn't there. When I start feeling a crave come on, I just think of my family and my quit group and this site, and tell myself that I'm stronger than some dumb ass plant that is trying to kill me.
As some in my group may know, I've been using my time at nights to start developing a website to house quit data from you awesome people. Less than a week into it, I've already got some awesome numbers to display and the numbers automatically increase each second. This is a great learning opportunity for me, as I've never done something like this before, but have always wanted to. The link below is what I have build so far, and I'm currently working on getting my domain setup to display this.
https://imgur.com/a/jeikgLZ (https://imgur.com/a/jeikgLZ)
I'm still here, and I'm still quit.
I love this, Kyle! Such a cool idea. And you are wise to replace that time you used to spend dipping with something rewarding! Excited to see this grow.
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Day 22
Me and the family are at the in-laws this week for Thanksgiving. Before I quit dipping, this would be a time where I would have stayed home until closer to the holiday and dipped as much as possible while alone. I told my wife early in my quit that I don't feel comfortable staying home alone until I get further along in my quit; The temptation would just be too strong. The past two days have been tough for some reason. Another night of insomnia on Day 21, which caused me to take today off work since I got no sleep.
Like before, during the day when I'm with the family, I don't have any cravings. However, the past two nights when I'm up after everyone is in bed have been rough. It feels like a bad breakup where I know that I'm better off, but I still have thoughts of missing tobacco. It feels like a part of me is dead, even though that part that died is toxic and trying to kill me. I know this feeling will pass, but it doesn't make it any easier. I am just taking this one day at a time and keep reminding myself that this decision is for the best. As I get higher up on my number of days quit, the more I don't want to have to start this process all over again. Never again tobacco, never again.
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Day 22
Me and the family are at the in-laws this week for Thanksgiving. Before I quit dipping, this would be a time where I would have stayed home until closer to the holiday and dipped as much as possible while alone. I told my wife early in my quit that I don't feel comfortable staying home alone until I get further along in my quit; The temptation would just be too strong. The past two days have been tough for some reason. Another night of insomnia on Day 21, which caused me to take today off work since I got no sleep.
Like before, during the day when I'm with the family, I don't have any cravings. However, the past two nights when I'm up after everyone is in bed have been rough. It feels like a bad breakup where I know that I'm better off, but I still have thoughts of missing tobacco. It feels like a part of me is dead, even though that part that died is toxic and trying to kill me. I know this feeling will pass, but it doesn't make it any easier. I am just taking this one day at a time and keep reminding myself that this decision is for the best. As I get higher up on my number of days quit, the more I don't want to have to start this process all over again. Never again tobacco, never again.
I sure do appreciate you blogging this out. I forget what a slog it was at times. I do hope you've got some digits and are establishing a web of accountability. The cool thing is - you never have to go through this again! Quitting with you today.
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Day 22
Me and the family are at the in-laws this week for Thanksgiving. Before I quit dipping, this would be a time where I would have stayed home until closer to the holiday and dipped as much as possible while alone. I told my wife early in my quit that I don't feel comfortable staying home alone until I get further along in my quit; The temptation would just be too strong. The past two days have been tough for some reason. Another night of insomnia on Day 21, which caused me to take today off work since I got no sleep.
Like before, during the day when I'm with the family, I don't have any cravings. However, the past two nights when I'm up after everyone is in bed have been rough. It feels like a bad breakup where I know that I'm better off, but I still have thoughts of missing tobacco. It feels like a part of me is dead, even though that part that died is toxic and trying to kill me. I know this feeling will pass, but it doesn't make it any easier. I am just taking this one day at a time and keep reminding myself that this decision is for the best. As I get higher up on my number of days quit, the more I don't want to have to start this process all over again. Never again tobacco, never again.
We are here with you brother! ODAAT for sure is the only way to go...Proud to be quit with you Kyle!!
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Day 22
Me and the family are at the in-laws this week for Thanksgiving. Before I quit dipping, this would be a time where I would have stayed home until closer to the holiday and dipped as much as possible while alone. I told my wife early in my quit that I don't feel comfortable staying home alone until I get further along in my quit; The temptation would just be too strong. The past two days have been tough for some reason. Another night of insomnia on Day 21, which caused me to take today off work since I got no sleep.
Like before, during the day when I'm with the family, I don't have any cravings. However, the past two nights when I'm up after everyone is in bed have been rough. It feels like a bad breakup where I know that I'm better off, but I still have thoughts of missing tobacco. It feels like a part of me is dead, even though that part that died is toxic and trying to kill me. I know this feeling will pass, but it doesn't make it any easier. I am just taking this one day at a time and keep reminding myself that this decision is for the best. As I get higher up on my number of days quit, the more I don't want to have to start this process all over again. Never again tobacco, never again.
We are here with you brother! ODAAT for sure is the only way to go...Proud to be quit with you Kyle!!
@famous205 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=18652) you will never regret quitting but you will always regret caving. You have my digits. Usage them as needed. You have people here that care about you and your quit.
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Day 22
Me and the family are at the in-laws this week for Thanksgiving. Before I quit dipping, this would be a time where I would have stayed home until closer to the holiday and dipped as much as possible while alone. I told my wife early in my quit that I don't feel comfortable staying home alone until I get further along in my quit; The temptation would just be too strong. The past two days have been tough for some reason. Another night of insomnia on Day 21, which caused me to take today off work since I got no sleep.
Like before, during the day when I'm with the family, I don't have any cravings. However, the past two nights when I'm up after everyone is in bed have been rough. It feels like a bad breakup where I know that I'm better off, but I still have thoughts of missing tobacco. It feels like a part of me is dead, even though that part that died is toxic and trying to kill me. I know this feeling will pass, but it doesn't make it any easier. I am just taking this one day at a time and keep reminding myself that this decision is for the best. As I get higher up on my number of days quit, the more I don't want to have to start this process all over again. Never again tobacco, never again.
We are here with you brother! ODAAT for sure is the only way to go...Proud to be quit with you Kyle!!
@famous205 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=18652) you will never regret quitting but you will always regret caving. You have my digits. Usage them as needed. You have people here that care about you and your quit.
This is good shiz m’man.
You need to know that these funks, these milestones of change in your brain and body, are real. They have no power over you, of course... but they ARE real. They’re typically a precursor to a really nice level up in your quit mo jo. With your attitude... no problem. The level of rewire that has to take place is kind of staggering. Especially if you’ve dipped for a loooooong time. Not that long term equals a greater level of addiction. Nope. The actual habit of the motions of the addiction AND what we tie it to in terms of pleasure/relaxation/productivity/etc become pretty damn hardwired.
Rewiring sucks.
Re-associating takes a helluva long time... or not. Everyone is different. Took me quite awhile BUT (I can’t stress this enough) this place helped. It worked. Without all the distraction that KTC provided I wouldn’t have made it.
Power through and be badass. You’re on that road and freedom is there with you. It’s worth it, man. Every bit. Ask me how I know...
AJ... 2,779 days and QLF
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Day 32
This quit so far has been quite the journey. It's a journey that I knew would come in my 12 years of stuffing my lip with cat shit. I'm grateful for the support of my family, friends and the people on KTC who are here with me on my journey. As I've stated since I joined this site, my worst triggers happen at night, after everyone has gone to sleep. Recently, I've used this time to reflect on my quit and state the things I am grateful for in my life. 2020 has been a shit year for a lot of people, and here I am healthy with a loving wife and precious daughter, able to work from home with my job, and am surrounded by people who care about me. It's easy to sit back and feel sorry for yourself, but it takes work to appreciate what you have.
I've made it a goal to change my daily routine. I have ADHD and am very routine driven. My old routine was toxic and unhealthy not only for myself, but for my family. Last week I came across a video on YouTube that I have listened to when I need a pick me up for the day, and I think it would be beneficial for others to watch as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBuIGBCF9jc&list=LL&index=1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBuIGBCF9jc&list=LL&index=1)
Admiral McRaven is the speaker in the video and lists 10 lessons he learned in Seal training that can be applied to everyone's daily life. The one that stuck out to me most was #10 (Never give up). In seal training, there is a brass bell that hangs in the center of the compound for everyone to see. All you have to do to quit is ring the bell. Ring the bell if you want to give up; Ring the bell if it gets too hard to handle; Ring the bell and you can go back to your old ways. I'm here to say that I will not ring the fucking bell.
I'm proud to be quit with you all.
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Day 32
This quit so far has been quite the journey. It's a journey that I knew would come in my 12 years of stuffing my lip with cat shit. I'm grateful for the support of my family, friends and the people on KTC who are here with me on my journey. As I've stated since I joined this site, my worst triggers happen at night, after everyone has gone to sleep. Recently, I've used this time to reflect on my quit and state the things I am grateful for in my life. 2020 has been a shit year for a lot of people, and here I am healthy with a loving wife and precious daughter, able to work from home with my job, and am surrounded by people who care about me. It's easy to sit back and feel sorry for yourself, but it takes work to appreciate what you have.
I've made it a goal to change my daily routine. I have ADHD and am very routine driven. My old routine was toxic and unhealthy not only for myself, but for my family. Last week I came across a video on YouTube that I have listened to when I need a pick me up for the day, and I think it would be beneficial for others to watch as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBuIGBCF9jc&list=LL&index=1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBuIGBCF9jc&list=LL&index=1)
Admiral McRaven is the speaker in the video and lists 10 lessons he learned in Seal training that can be applied to everyone's daily life. The one that stuck out to me most was #10 (Never give up). In seal training, there is a brass bell that hangs in the center of the compound for everyone to see. All you have to do to quit is ring the bell. Ring the bell if you want to give up; Ring the bell if it gets too hard to handle; Ring the bell and you can go back to your old ways. I'm here to say that I will not ring the fucking bell.
I'm proud to be quit with you all.
Keep blogging it out brother. Not only is it great therapy and a record of your struggle but you would be surprised what it does for others. You have a great plan for your quit and your life after tobacco. You have recognized what needs to be done as most people don't and wander aimlessly. Your doing great my friend and if you need anything let me know.
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Day 32
This quit so far has been quite the journey. It's a journey that I knew would come in my 12 years of stuffing my lip with cat shit. I'm grateful for the support of my family, friends and the people on KTC who are here with me on my journey. As I've stated since I joined this site, my worst triggers happen at night, after everyone has gone to sleep. Recently, I've used this time to reflect on my quit and state the things I am grateful for in my life. 2020 has been a shit year for a lot of people, and here I am healthy with a loving wife and precious daughter, able to work from home with my job, and am surrounded by people who care about me. It's easy to sit back and feel sorry for yourself, but it takes work to appreciate what you have.
I've made it a goal to change my daily routine. I have ADHD and am very routine driven. My old routine was toxic and unhealthy not only for myself, but for my family. Last week I came across a video on YouTube that I have listened to when I need a pick me up for the day, and I think it would be beneficial for others to watch as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBuIGBCF9jc&list=LL&index=1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBuIGBCF9jc&list=LL&index=1)
Admiral McRaven is the speaker in the video and lists 10 lessons he learned in Seal training that can be applied to everyone's daily life. The one that stuck out to me most was #10 (Never give up). In seal training, there is a brass bell that hangs in the center of the compound for everyone to see. All you have to do to quit is ring the bell. Ring the bell if you want to give up; Ring the bell if it gets too hard to handle; Ring the bell and you can go back to your old ways. I'm here to say that I will not ring the fucking bell.
I'm proud to be quit with you all.
Proud to be quit with you brother!! Keep slaying!
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Day 57
Christmas has come and gone and I have really enjoyed the time off of work and being able to spend it with my family, especially being dip free. It really is a freeing feeling to not have to constantly worry about getting caught or if I have enough with me. Honestly, as I get further along in my quit, I find myself not really thinking about dip all that often. I really think that taking the month of October to ween myself off has really helped in staying quit.
I also tallied up all of my bank statements from January 2020 - October 2020 to see exactly how much I spent on tobacco (I always bought from the same store). For those 10 months, I spent $1,500 on tobacco. It was eye opening just how much money I was spending on a product that is only trying to kill me.
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Day 57
Christmas has come and gone and I have really enjoyed the time off of work and being able to spend it with my family, especially being dip free. It really is a freeing feeling to not have to constantly worry about getting caught or if I have enough with me. Honestly, as I get further along in my quit, I find myself not really thinking about dip all that often. I really think that taking the month of October to ween myself off has really helped in staying quit.
I also tallied up all of my bank statements from January 2020 - October 2020 to see exactly how much I spent on tobacco (I always bought from the same store). For those 10 months, I spent $1,500 on tobacco. It was eye opening just how much money I was spending on a product that is only trying to kill me.
@famous205 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=18652) Brother your are crushing it! Keep up the great work! It really is freeing, isn't it?!
Proud to be quit with you today!
-Jeff "jump"
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Day 57
Christmas has come and gone and I have really enjoyed the time off of work and being able to spend it with my family, especially being dip free. It really is a freeing feeling to not have to constantly worry about getting caught or if I have enough with me. Honestly, as I get further along in my quit, I find myself not really thinking about dip all that often. I really think that taking the month of October to ween myself off has really helped in staying quit.
I also tallied up all of my bank statements from January 2020 - October 2020 to see exactly how much I spent on tobacco (I always bought from the same store). For those 10 months, I spent $1,500 on tobacco. It was eye opening just how much money I was spending on a product that is only trying to kill me.
@famous205 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=18652) Brother your are crushing it! Keep up the great work! It really is freeing, isn't it?!
Proud to be quit with you today!
-Jeff "jump"
@famous205 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=18652) keep up the great quit you got going! There may be some funks coming your way, but you and your badass group will power right through! ODAAT. Proud to quit with you.
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Day 57
Christmas has come and gone and I have really enjoyed the time off of work and being able to spend it with my family, especially being dip free. It really is a freeing feeling to not have to constantly worry about getting caught or if I have enough with me. Honestly, as I get further along in my quit, I find myself not really thinking about dip all that often. I really think that taking the month of October to ween myself off has really helped in staying quit.
I also tallied up all of my bank statements from January 2020 - October 2020 to see exactly how much I spent on tobacco (I always bought from the same store). For those 10 months, I spent $1,500 on tobacco. It was eye opening just how much money I was spending on a product that is only trying to kill me.
@famous205 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=18652) Brother your are crushing it! Keep up the great work! It really is freeing, isn't it?!
Proud to be quit with you today!
-Jeff "jump"
@famous205 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=18652) keep up the great quit you got going! There may be some funks coming your way, but you and your badass group will power right through! ODAAT. Proud to quit with you.
^^^^^ What she said^^^^^. You're doing great brother. Just make sure you have a plan if the going gets tougher. Plenty of us around and waiting to send some support if needed. Keep up the good work man, keep those wins coming and be sure to reach out if/when you need it. Proud to be holding the line with you my friend.
~HAG
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Keep crushing it! There is no turning back now. You've tasted freedom.
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Day 96
Small victory today. Since I quit, I did not feel comfortable staying at home by myself over night because I thought the temptation wouldn't be healthy for my quit. See, in the past when I was home alone, I would dip twice as much as I usually would. Well, today my wife and kid left to go out of town for the weekend to her parents house and I decided to stay here alone because I was confident that the temptation to dip would not be there. I had to run a few errands and the thought never even crossed my mind to buy a can. I can't control what will happen tomorrow, but I can say that today, I am still quit.
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Day 96
Small victory today. Since I quit, I did not feel comfortable staying at home by myself over night because I thought the temptation wouldn't be healthy for my quit. See, in the past when I was home alone, I would dip twice as much as I usually would. Well, today my wife and kid left to go out of town for the weekend to her parents house and I decided to stay here alone because I was confident that the temptation to dip would not be there. I had to run a few errands and the thought never even crossed my mind to buy a can. I can't control what will happen tomorrow, but I can say that today, I am still quit.
Awesome to hear and while she is gone keep your quit buddies at right there with ya. It can be a tough time right now even at 100 days and if you need help send me a pm and my digits are yours. You have come a long way to throw it all away.
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Day 96
Small victory today. Since I quit, I did not feel comfortable staying at home by myself over night because I thought the temptation wouldn't be healthy for my quit. See, in the past when I was home alone, I would dip twice as much as I usually would. Well, today my wife and kid left to go out of town for the weekend to her parents house and I decided to stay here alone because I was confident that the temptation to dip would not be there. I had to run a few errands and the thought never even crossed my mind to buy a can. I can't control what will happen tomorrow, but I can say that today, I am still quit.
Awesome to hear and while she is gone keep your quit buddies at right there with ya. It can be a tough time right now even at 100 days and if you need help send me a pm and my digits are yours. You have come a long way to throw it all away.
Congrats on the win. Keep your tools ready and and have a plan because the nic bitch will come back to visit one day.
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Day 96
Small victory today. Since I quit, I did not feel comfortable staying at home by myself over night because I thought the temptation wouldn't be healthy for my quit. See, in the past when I was home alone, I would dip twice as much as I usually would. Well, today my wife and kid left to go out of town for the weekend to her parents house and I decided to stay here alone because I was confident that the temptation to dip would not be there. I had to run a few errands and the thought never even crossed my mind to buy a can. I can't control what will happen tomorrow, but I can say that today, I am still quit.
Awesome to hear and while she is gone keep your quit buddies at right there with ya. It can be a tough time right now even at 100 days and if you need help send me a pm and my digits are yours. You have come a long way to throw it all away.
Congrats on the win. Keep your tools ready and and have a plan because the nic bitch will come back to visit one day.
Congrats on the victory! They all add up to staying quit!
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Day 96
Small victory today. Since I quit, I did not feel comfortable staying at home by myself over night because I thought the temptation wouldn't be healthy for my quit. See, in the past when I was home alone, I would dip twice as much as I usually would. Well, today my wife and kid left to go out of town for the weekend to her parents house and I decided to stay here alone because I was confident that the temptation to dip would not be there. I had to run a few errands and the thought never even crossed my mind to buy a can. I can't control what will happen tomorrow, but I can say that today, I am still quit.
Awesome to hear and while she is gone keep your quit buddies at right there with ya. It can be a tough time right now even at 100 days and if you need help send me a pm and my digits are yours. You have come a long way to throw it all away.
Congrats on the win. Keep your tools ready and and have a plan because the nic bitch will come back to visit one day.
Congrats on the victory! They all add up to staying quit!
You got this! Reach out if the hint of a sniff of a beginning of a ghost of a crave starts. We all got your back.
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Day 96
Small victory today. Since I quit, I did not feel comfortable staying at home by myself over night because I thought the temptation wouldn't be healthy for my quit. See, in the past when I was home alone, I would dip twice as much as I usually would. Well, today my wife and kid left to go out of town for the weekend to her parents house and I decided to stay here alone because I was confident that the temptation to dip would not be there. I had to run a few errands and the thought never even crossed my mind to buy a can. I can't control what will happen tomorrow, but I can say that today, I am still quit.
Awesome to hear and while she is gone keep your quit buddies at right there with ya. It can be a tough time right now even at 100 days and if you need help send me a pm and my digits are yours. You have come a long way to throw it all away.
Congrats on the win. Keep your tools ready and and have a plan because the nic bitch will come back to visit one day.
Congrats on the victory! They all add up to staying quit!
You got this! Reach out if the hint of a sniff of a beginning of a ghost of a crave starts. We all got your back.
Great win Famous. My wife being away killed many of my early stoppages. NO MORE!! Every one of these wins fortifies your quit. Keep banging' away.
Holding the line with you brother
~HAG
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Day 96
Small victory today. Since I quit, I did not feel comfortable staying at home by myself over night because I thought the temptation wouldn't be healthy for my quit. See, in the past when I was home alone, I would dip twice as much as I usually would. Well, today my wife and kid left to go out of town for the weekend to her parents house and I decided to stay here alone because I was confident that the temptation to dip would not be there. I had to run a few errands and the thought never even crossed my mind to buy a can. I can't control what will happen tomorrow, but I can say that today, I am still quit.
Awesome to hear and while she is gone keep your quit buddies at right there with ya. It can be a tough time right now even at 100 days and if you need help send me a pm and my digits are yours. You have come a long way to throw it all away.
Congrats on the win. Keep your tools ready and and have a plan because the nic bitch will come back to visit one day.
Congrats on the victory! They all add up to staying quit!
You got this! Reach out if the hint of a sniff of a beginning of a ghost of a crave starts. We all got your back.
Great win Famous. My wife being away killed many of my early stoppages. NO MORE!! Every one of these wins fortifies your quit. Keep banging' away.
Holding the line with you brother
~HAG
Not a small victory...WINNING!!!!
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Hell yeah! First 100 down. You're a quit inspiration. Thanks for running our spreadsheet and flipping roll. Without you the group would be a lot weaker and less put together. I'm proud to be quit with you! Here's to another 100.
:gmann: 'wave' :gmann:
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Hell yeah! First 100 down. You're a quit inspiration. Thanks for running our spreadsheet and flipping roll. Without you the group would be a lot weaker and less put together. I'm proud to be quit with you! Here's to another 100.
:gmann: 'wave' :gmann:
Thank you, Sajax and everyone for the kind words! It really does mean a lot to me and I'm proud to be quit with each and every one of you.
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Hell yeah! First 100 down. You're a quit inspiration. Thanks for running our spreadsheet and flipping roll. Without you the group would be a lot weaker and less put together. I'm proud to be quit with you! Here's to another 100.
:gmann: 'wave' :gmann:
Thank you, Sajax and everyone for the kind words! It really does mean a lot to me and I'm proud to be quit with each and every one of you.
Congrats @famous205 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=18652) . Well done. Just stay loyal to the routine that got you here.
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Hell yeah! First 100 down. You're a quit inspiration. Thanks for running our spreadsheet and flipping roll. Without you the group would be a lot weaker and less put together. I'm proud to be quit with you! Here's to another 100.
:gmann: 'wave' :gmann:
Thank you, Sajax and everyone for the kind words! It really does mean a lot to me and I'm proud to be quit with each and every one of you.
Congrats @famous205 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=18652) . Well done. Just stay loyal to the routine that got you here.
Congrats sir, and just like everyone said above, now is not the time to change anything. Keep doing what you've been doing
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@famous205 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=18652)
Congratulations man!! It's a big deal, celebrate it. Don't forget what got you here.
Proud to be quit with you brother!
-Jeff
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Day 175
It's been a while since I have posted here. These past 175 days have gone by pretty damn quick, and it feels damn good to not have spent the last 175 days with shit in my mouth. I find myself rarely having a thought about dip, even during trigger moments where I use to always have a dip in my lip. A few weeks ago I was at my in-laws and found my uncle-in-laws spit cup that was full to the brim. The look and smell looked like diarrhea in a cup and had gnats flying in and around it. The smell about made me throw up. Moments like those make me proud to not do this shit anymore.
If anyone reading this is struggling with quitting, please reach out to me and I will help anyway I can. You can do it and it does get easier.
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Day 250
Since the last time I've posted an update here, I have had quite a few tests in my quit. A few weeks ago, I went back home to visit family and friends. Some of those friends are still dippers. They are the ones who I hang around the most, since we enjoy playing golf. Since I started playing golf a few years ago, golf and dip always went hand-in-hand. I was quite nervous for this trip, and I talked with my wife before we went. She understood my concern and like always, re-assured me that I've come this far, don't mess it up now. I went to the golf course my 2nd day home and sure enough, my buddies all threw in dips on the 1st tee box. I explained that I had quit and they were very supportive of my decision and we ended up having a good time.
This week, my wife and I are house sitting for a family friend in this huge house. It has been like a mini vacation for us all (It's not very often you get to stay in a 2 million dollar home with land and a nice ass pool). Well, the owner dips and I have found a few of his Copenhagen cans laying around. You can just smell the Copenhagen aroma coming from the can. The thought of dipping did cross my mind, but quickly faded. I am 250 days into my quit; why fuck it up now?
Anyways, I am still here and still quit. Some days are still tough, but I'm happy to still be quit.
If you are struggling to quit please reach out to me and I will help anyway I can. You can do it and it does get easier.
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Day 250
Since the last time I've posted an update here, I have had quite a few tests in my quit. A few weeks ago, I went back home to visit family and friends. Some of those friends are still dippers. They are the ones who I hang around the most, since we enjoy playing golf. Since I started playing golf a few years ago, golf and dip always went hand-in-hand. I was quite nervous for this trip, and I talked with my wife before we went. She understood my concern and like always, re-assured me that I've come this far, don't mess it up now. I went to the golf course my 2nd day home and sure enough, my buddies all threw in dips on the 1st tee box. I explained that I had quit and they were very supportive of my decision and we ended up having a good time.
This week, my wife and I are house sitting for a family friend in this huge house. It has been like a mini vacation for us all (It's not very often you get to stay in a 2 million dollar home with land and a nice ass pool). Well, the owner dips and I have found a few of his Copenhagen cans laying around. You can just smell the Copenhagen aroma coming from the can. The thought of dipping did cross my mind, but quickly faded. I am 250 days into my quit; why fuck it up now?
Anyways, I am still here and still quit. Some days are still tough, but I'm happy to still be quit.
If you are struggling to quit please reach out to me and I will help anyway I can. You can do it and it does get easier.
Those are great wins man! ONWARD and UPWARD! congrats on that half floor. The effort you put in for these wins will make that 1 year mark so much more special. Thank you for Sharing!
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Day 250
Since the last time I've posted an update here, I have had quite a few tests in my quit. A few weeks ago, I went back home to visit family and friends. Some of those friends are still dippers. They are the ones who I hang around the most, since we enjoy playing golf. Since I started playing golf a few years ago, golf and dip always went hand-in-hand. I was quite nervous for this trip, and I talked with my wife before we went. She understood my concern and like always, re-assured me that I've come this far, don't mess it up now. I went to the golf course my 2nd day home and sure enough, my buddies all threw in dips on the 1st tee box. I explained that I had quit and they were very supportive of my decision and we ended up having a good time.
This week, my wife and I are house sitting for a family friend in this huge house. It has been like a mini vacation for us all (It's not very often you get to stay in a 2 million dollar home with land and a nice ass pool). Well, the owner dips and I have found a few of his Copenhagen cans laying around. You can just smell the Copenhagen aroma coming from the can. The thought of dipping did cross my mind, but quickly faded. I am 250 days into my quit; why fuck it up now?
Anyways, I am still here and still quit. Some days are still tough, but I'm happy to still be quit.
If you are struggling to quit please reach out to me and I will help anyway I can. You can do it and it does get easier.
Those are great wins man! ONWARD and UPWARD! congrats on that half floor. The effort you put in for these wins will make that 1 year mark so much more special. Thank you for Sharing!
Awesome to hear that you have a plan and it is working. Quitting can be done and that can will be kept at bay. Keep doing what you are doing and if you need help I am a pm away. PTBQWYT
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Day 250
Since the last time I've posted an update here, I have had quite a few tests in my quit. A few weeks ago, I went back home to visit family and friends. Some of those friends are still dippers. They are the ones who I hang around the most, since we enjoy playing golf. Since I started playing golf a few years ago, golf and dip always went hand-in-hand. I was quite nervous for this trip, and I talked with my wife before we went. She understood my concern and like always, re-assured me that I've come this far, don't mess it up now. I went to the golf course my 2nd day home and sure enough, my buddies all threw in dips on the 1st tee box. I explained that I had quit and they were very supportive of my decision and we ended up having a good time.
This week, my wife and I are house sitting for a family friend in this huge house. It has been like a mini vacation for us all (It's not very often you get to stay in a 2 million dollar home with land and a nice ass pool). Well, the owner dips and I have found a few of his Copenhagen cans laying around. You can just smell the Copenhagen aroma coming from the can. The thought of dipping did cross my mind, but quickly faded. I am 250 days into my quit; why fuck it up now?
Anyways, I am still here and still quit. Some days are still tough, but I'm happy to still be quit.
If you are struggling to quit please reach out to me and I will help anyway I can. You can do it and it does get easier.
Those are great wins man! ONWARD and UPWARD! congrats on that half floor. The effort you put in for these wins will make that 1 year mark so much more special. Thank you for Sharing!
Awesome to hear that you have a plan and it is working. Quitting can be done and that can will be kept at bay. Keep doing what you are doing and if you need help I am a pm away. PTBQWYT
Those are good friends if they were supportive of you in your quit. I had friends like that and it helped a ton. Congrats on those great wins!