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Offline Huntfishmic

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Re: I'm out of the November Group
« Reply #57 on: October 31, 2018, 01:21:54 PM »
Quote from: aikiguy on October 31, 2018, 01:05:59 PM
Good Afternoon,

I caved.  I'm sorry to announce this to my November HOF group.  I'm dealing with 2 addictions (the other is alcohol). I need to focus on just one.  Quitting 2 was too much to handle.  I've been alcohol free for almost as long as i had been without chew - 80+ days - which is no small task given how much i used to consume.  For those who ask, did I reach out?  No.  I did reach out with regard to alcohol.  I do know that community is where it's at with staying off any addictive drug.  I just need to be clear of one before I get back going on the other.  I got a sobriety group here that suits me. 
For those of you hitting your 90 -- keep going!



....my chew quit makes me want to quit alcohol,  feeds off it...

Anyone else out there feel that too?
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I'm out of the November Group
« Reply #56 on: October 31, 2018, 01:05:59 PM »
Good Afternoon,

I caved.  I'm sorry to announce this to my November HOF group.  I'm dealing with 2 addictions (the other is alcohol). I need to focus on just one.  Quitting 2 was too much to handle.  I've been alcohol free for almost as long as i had been without chew - 80+ days - which is no small task given how much i used to consume.  For those who ask, did I reach out?  No.  I did reach out with regard to alcohol.  I do know that community is where it's at with staying off any addictive drug.  I just need to be clear of one before I get back going on the other.  I got a sobriety group here that suits me. 
For those of you hitting your 90 -- keep going!
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Re: General Discussion - 2018
« Reply #55 on: October 30, 2018, 05:43:54 PM »
Quote from: Keith0617 on October 19, 2018, 01:41:09 PM
PM me your digits or give me a call if you want to talk. Here for you brother.


Can't sleep... but not bc of cravings... more about overthinking symptoms, never were this (noticeable?) In past quits


I think when we make that choice of quitting for the last time our mind knows this. The symptoms become more severe because this is for real.

I totally believe this. When I stopped for a month, it was easy. I look back and think, "Why can't my real quit be that easy???" I think the brain knows when it's for good or not.
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Re: General Discussion - 2018
« Reply #54 on: October 30, 2018, 12:12:52 PM »
Had a dip dream last night.   Quit 6+ years and it still snuck in out of nowhere.

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Re: General Discussion - 2018
« Reply #53 on: October 29, 2018, 08:30:31 PM »
Quote from: Keith0617 on October 29, 2018, 08:58:22 AM
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The only bad thing would be if I fucking caved, I'd have to have all those dates changed (NOT GONNA HAPPEN TODAY, because I made my promise).
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Re: General Discussion - 2018
« Reply #52 on: October 29, 2018, 08:58:22 AM »
25 days in and thinking of getting a tattoo. I have 2 pieces in mind. Has anyone gotten a tattoo that they would suggest?


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Re: General Discussion - 2018
« Reply #51 on: October 24, 2018, 02:13:45 PM »
If you are here and you are quit, you are a badass!  IQWYT!
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Re: General Discussion - 2018
« Reply #50 on: October 19, 2018, 01:41:09 PM »
PM me your digits or give me a call if you want to talk. Here for you brother.


Can't sleep... but not bc of cravings... more about overthinking symptoms, never were this (noticeable?) In past quits


I think when we make that choice of quitting for the last time our mind knows this. The symptoms become more severe because this is for real.
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Re: General Discussion - 2018
« Reply #49 on: October 19, 2018, 09:24:07 AM »


Can't sleep... but not bc of cravings... more about overthinking symptoms, never were this (noticeable?) In past quits


I think when we make that choice of quitting for the last time our mind knows this. The symptoms become more severe because this is for real.
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Re: General Discussion - 2018
« Reply #48 on: October 19, 2018, 09:21:34 AM »
Quote from: Huntfishmic on October 19, 2018, 01:16:21 AM
Quote from: Huntfishmic on October 19, 2018, 01:06:01 AM
Quote from: Huntfishmic on October 18, 2018, 11:11:49 PM
12 days... jaw pain still lingers... but getting better slowly... Interesting that mind are body are so divided on this one... in my mind I have no interest in chewing, none whatsoever... I am in around old triggers everyday.. driving.. fishing, working in garage... but there is no desire to chew.... but the jaw and throat soreness is saying otherwise... weird that the mind doesn't want it but the body still shows symptoms...

Its building a great mental base for staying clean forever, once these physical symptoms go away.. and I can be more confident that I am actually in the clear...  I feel like i will born again, with a new lease on life...


Another thing I've done that i find helps..  i have an appointment reminder set in my phone,  8am, every 3 days, that says "you saved 30 bucks"    ....

Can't sleep... but not bc of cravings... more about overthinking symptoms, never were this (noticeable?) In past quits...

Could my mind actually be mind-f#(¥!ng my body into over reacting because it kniws this ones for good?

I'm probably the biggest hypochondriac you'll ever meet.

Can you mind me mindfucking your body into symptoms? ABSOLUTELY. It has happened to me MANY times over the years.

Stay the course. I will offer this. Going to see your doctor / dentist and having a good frank conversation about your usage and now your quit will do you a WORLD of a good from a peace of mind standpoint.

Chewie
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Re: General Discussion - 2018
« Reply #47 on: October 19, 2018, 01:16:21 AM »
Quote from: Huntfishmic on October 19, 2018, 01:06:01 AM
Quote from: Huntfishmic on October 18, 2018, 11:11:49 PM
12 days... jaw pain still lingers... but getting better slowly... Interesting that mind are body are so divided on this one... in my mind I have no interest in chewing, none whatsoever... I am in around old triggers everyday.. driving.. fishing, working in garage... but there is no desire to chew.... but the jaw and throat soreness is saying otherwise... weird that the mind doesn't want it but the body still shows symptoms...

Its building a great mental base for staying clean forever, once these physical symptoms go away.. and I can be more confident that I am actually in the clear...  I feel like i will born again, with a new lease on life...


Another thing I've done that i find helps..  i have an appointment reminder set in my phone,  8am, every 3 days, that says "you saved 30 bucks"    ....

Can't sleep... but not bc of cravings... more about overthinking symptoms, never were this (noticeable?) In past quits...

Could my mind actually be mind-f#(¥!ng my body into over reacting because it kniws this ones for good?
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Re: General Discussion - 2018
« Reply #46 on: October 19, 2018, 01:06:01 AM »
Quote from: Huntfishmic on October 18, 2018, 11:11:49 PM
12 days... jaw pain still lingers... but getting better slowly... Interesting that mind are body are so divided on this one... in my mind I have no interest in chewing, none whatsoever... I am in around old triggers everyday.. driving.. fishing, working in garage... but there is no desire to chew.... but the jaw and throat soreness is saying otherwise... weird that the mind doesn't want it but the body still shows symptoms...

Its building a great mental base for staying clean forever, once these physical symptoms go away.. and I can be more confident that I am actually in the clear...  I feel like i will born again, with a new lease on life...


Another thing I've done that i find helps..  i have an appointment reminder set in my phone,  8am, every 3 days, that says "you saved 30 bucks"    ....
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Re: General Discussion - 2018
« Reply #45 on: October 18, 2018, 11:11:49 PM »
12 days... jaw pain still lingers... but getting better slowly... Interesting that mind are body are so divided on this one... in my mind I have no interest in chewing, none whatsoever... I am in around old triggers everyday.. driving.. fishing, working in garage... but there is no desire to chew.... but the jaw and throat soreness is saying otherwise... weird that the mind doesn't want it but the body still shows symptoms...

Its building a great mental base for staying clean forever, once these physical symptoms go away.. and I can be more confident that I am actually in the clear...  I feel like i will born again, with a new lease on life...
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Re: General Discussion - 2018
« Reply #44 on: October 18, 2018, 08:37:18 PM »
Quote from: Seadotsea on October 18, 2018, 08:05:24 PM
Risen,

First off you are not alone! My first week was beyond awful. I cried for the first time in front of my wife. I had nights of pure terror and despair. Nic withdraw is brutal.

Secondly, it will get better. I promise you it will. I’m 67 days in myself and it’s night and day from my first week. You are quitting one of the hardest drugs to quit however you can quit.

Finally a thing that helped me was cold showers. When I got to low I would literally throw myself into an ice cold shower. There is science showing cold therapy releases endorphins in the brain which promote happiness!


I will try it out for sure. I’ve quit for 3 months before so it’s possible. Just seems like the nicotine in these cans get stronger and more gripping than when we started chewing years ago lol.
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Re: General Discussion - 2018
« Reply #43 on: October 18, 2018, 08:05:24 PM »
Risen,

First off you are not alone! My first week was beyond awful. I cried for the first time in front of my wife. I had nights of pure terror and despair. Nic withdraw is brutal.

Secondly, it will get better. I promise you it will. I’m 67 days in myself and it’s night and day from my first week. You are quitting one of the hardest drugs to quit however you can quit.

Finally a thing that helped me was cold showers. When I got to low I would literally throw myself into an ice cold shower. There is science showing cold therapy releases endorphins in the brain which promote happiness!
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