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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: Hunter4life on October 14, 2019, 07:44:47 PM
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Hello all. I am a 39 year old guy from South Louisiana. I have been dipping since I was 15. A recent sore throat from a sinus infection scared me enough to “kill the can.” I hope that with your help, I can do this.
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Hello all. I am a 39 year old guy from South Louisiana. I have been dipping since I was 15. A recent sore throat from a sinus infection scared me enough to “kill the can.” I hope that with your help, I can do this.
Welcome Hunter,
You have made a great decision. Make sure you are quit for yourself and no one else.
Head on over to the JANUARY 2020 Pre_HOF Quit Group (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?topic=15899.1620) and post roll there. Posting roll is our daily promise to ourselves and our quit brothers and sisters that we will remain nicotine free for the next 24 hours. We Wake Up, Piss and Post (WUPP) or promise Every Damn Day (EDD), weekends and holidays included, One Day At A Time (ODAAT).
The process is simple:
1. Post your promise early in the day
2. Keep your word
3. Repeat Daily.
It will will suck for awhile until it doesn't suck as bad. Embrace the suck. Write about it here in your intro so you can remember what it felt like so you never want to do it again.
Exchange phone numbers with other quitters through the "Private Message" feature. Those numbers will give you instant access to support if you need it, they are also the building blocks of your web of accountability and brotherhood.
So go post and make that promise and come back tomorrow and do it again.
Chris (chris2alaska) 635 days of freedom.
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Hello all. I am a 39 year old guy from South Louisiana. I have been dipping since I was 15. A recent sore throat from a sinus infection scared me enough to “kill the can.” I hope that with your help, I can do this.
Welcome to the Jan 20 quit group, I am a 50 year old guy from southeast Texas, I had been dipping since I was 17 (33 years). I have been quit for 14 days now. Some things that help and keep me going are. 1. Quit ....ONE DAY AT A TIME. 2. Post your promise everyday. 3. share your number with your group and others on the site. 4. I quit for myself...not for the wife...not for the kids...I quit for myself. Stay focused you can do this. I am quit with you. Your brain will play games with you...do not let your brain talk you into the nicotine. If you need me message me ...share your number and if are feeling like you are going to cave....contact any of us in our group or anyone on this forum....I am sure @chris2alaska (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=130) gave you his number...call him ...text him ...these next few days will be tough, but DO NOT GIVE IN TO THE NIC BITCH!
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Hello all. I am a 39 year old guy from South Louisiana. I have been dipping since I was 15. A recent sore throat from a sinus infection scared me enough to “kill the can.” I hope that with your help, I can do this.
You can do this, Hunter. It is going to be really tough, but just get through the hard moments, one moment at a time, one day at a time, and keep quit. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water and if possible, start replacing the bad habit with a good one, like working out with weights, running, treadmill, anything... you get the point. When you get pissed off, need to rage, bring it in here; we like to fight. Don’t take that stuff around your family, friends, or coworkers, bring it here and get it out of your system.
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Thank you fellas! My oldest brother died from cancer back in 1998. I dont want to follow in his foot steps. I know it wont be easy, but I WILL do it. Thanks again for the warm welcome.
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Well day 1 has come and went, and I am well into day 2. Things I’ve noticed so far: my mouth feels less dry, and my food tastes different.
I find that staying busy helps greatly. I’m sure my boss is wondering wtf is up with this dude? Been finding shit to do all day.
Last night, I dreamed that I was dipping. I woke up pissed off that I caved already. Then I realized it never happened. Crazy shit. I told the wife to prepare for some pissy moments and it will not last forever.
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Well day 1 has come and went, and I am well into day 2. Things I’ve noticed so far: my mouth feels less dry, and my food tastes different.
I find that staying busy helps greatly. I’m sure my boss is wondering wtf is up with this dude? Been finding shit to do all day.
Last night, I dreamed that I was dipping. I woke up pissed off that I caved already. Then I realized it never happened. Crazy shit. I told the wife to prepare for some pissy moments and it will not last forever.
Keep it up!!! Food is going to keep tasting better and better! Enjoy it! You can lose the weight you put on later.. not a big deal.
Send this link to your wife: https://www.killthecan.org/community/spousal-support/
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Well day 1 has come and went, and I am well into day 2. Things I’ve noticed so far: my mouth feels less dry, and my food tastes different.
I find that staying busy helps greatly. I’m sure my boss is wondering wtf is up with this dude? Been finding shit to do all day.
Last night, I dreamed that I was dipping. I woke up pissed off that I caved already. Then I realized it never happened. Crazy shit. I told the wife to prepare for some pissy moments and it will not last forever.
Keep it up!!! Food is going to keep tasting better and better! Enjoy it! You can lose the weight you put on later.. not a big deal.
Send this link to your wife: https://www.killthecan.org/community/spousal-support/
Not only are you saving money daily, but you may get a raise if you keep looking for stuff to do to stay busy! Remember, when the rage comes, and it will, walk away from the situation as fast as possible, get on here and let us have it, we understand and can take it (at least most of us can) so bring it on...
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Day 3. I didn’t dream about dip last night. Staying busy has lessened the amount of triggers. My wife’s support and understanding are helping tremendously. Reading everyone’s stories and tips are also helping.
...another thing I’ve noticed, my daily heartburn has been non existent these last few days.
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Day 4. Urges were the strongest today. I hit the woods. Managed to shoot a few bushy tails. Hunting is the hardest, that’s where I missed the dip. Guess what, I knew it would be hard. Jerky is a badass tide over. I ate the shit out of it and made day 4 a success. As of right now, I am officially at 4 days. I got this shit! I AINT NO BITCH! Screw tobacco. Next up, day 5. Bring it bitch!! It’s nice knowing others are fighting with me. Thanks for forcing me to know you got my six, @chris2alaska (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=130). I’m a bad mofo. I AINT gonna call, but it’s nice to know you will call the shit out of my phone if I turn up missing. Thanks bro.
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Day 4. Urges were the strongest today. I hit the woods. Managed to shoot a few bushy tails. Hunting is the hardest, that’s where I missed the dip. Guess what, I knew it would be hard. Jerky is a badass tide over. I ate the shit out of it and made day 4 a success. As of right now, I am officially at 4 days. I got this shit! I AINT NO BITCH! Screw tobacco. Next up, day 5. Bring it bitch!! It’s nice knowing others are fighting with me. Thanks for forcing me to know you got my six, @chris2alaska (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=130). I’m a bad mofo. I AINT gonna call, but it’s nice to know you will call the shit out of my phone if I turn up missing. Thanks bro.
Damn Skippy @Hunter4life (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15792)
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Well day 1 has come and went, and I am well into day 2. Things I’ve noticed so far: my mouth feels less dry, and my food tastes different.
I find that staying busy helps greatly. I’m sure my boss is wondering wtf is up with this dude? Been finding shit to do all day.
Last night, I dreamed that I was dipping. I woke up pissed off that I caved already. Then I realized it never happened. Crazy shit. I told the wife to prepare for some pissy moments and it will not last forever.
Keep it up!!! Food is going to keep tasting better and better! Enjoy it! You can lose the weight you put on later.. not a big deal.
Send this link to your wife: https://www.killthecan.org/community/spousal-support/
@Sand44 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1442), thanks. Sent the link to my wife. The look in her eyes let’s me know that she knows I’m serious this time.
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Well, day 5 has come and went, and I begin day 6. I no longer have nicotine in my body. The urges have dropped a good bit. I’ve been eating jerky and sunflower seeds when those triggers hit. It seems to be getting a lot easier. I also find myself going to bed much earlier.
I’m also disappointed in the members that are no-shows lately.
Thanks fellas for having my six.
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Well, day 5 has come and went, and I begin day 6. I no longer have nicotine in my body. The urges have dropped a good bit. I’ve been eating jerky and sunflower seeds when those triggers hit. It seems to be getting a lot easier. I also find myself going to bed much earlier.
I’m also disappointed in the members that are no-shows lately.
Thanks fellas for having my six.
You are doing great. Keeping drinking a ton of water and get some exercise. It does get easier but you find that the fog and craves keep rolling in periodically so stay prepared and faithful to your routine. You can’t quit for others. Support and hold them accountable. But don’t let them negatively affect your quit.
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Well, day 5 has come and went, and I begin day 6. I no longer have nicotine in my body. The urges have dropped a good bit. I’ve been eating jerky and sunflower seeds when those triggers hit. It seems to be getting a lot easier. I also find myself going to bed much earlier.
I’m also disappointed in the members that are no-shows lately.
Thanks fellas for having my six.
You are doing great. Keeping drinking a ton of water and get some exercise. It does get easier but you find that the fog and craves keep rolling in periodically so stay prepared and faithful to your routine. You can’t quit for others. Support and hold them accountable. But don’t let them negatively affect your quit.
Keith, thank you brotha. As I write this, I’m finishing up day 7. It has gotten a shit ton easier. Just like everyone has said. One week! I can believe it! Odaat.
I’ve got a texting buddy and we keep up daily. @jsjohnson (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15659) has my six, and I got his. Thanks for the support. I urge everyone reading this to find at least one person to text back and forth with daily. It helps. I promise.
Since one week is done, I’m sleeping better, tasing my food better, my teeth are getting whiter, and my fits have subsided.
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Well, day 5 has come and went, and I begin day 6. I no longer have nicotine in my body. The urges have dropped a good bit. I’ve been eating jerky and sunflower seeds when those triggers hit. It seems to be getting a lot easier. I also find myself going to bed much earlier.
I’m also disappointed in the members that are no-shows lately.
Thanks fellas for having my six.
You are doing great. Keeping drinking a ton of water and get some exercise. It does get easier but you find that the fog and craves keep rolling in periodically so stay prepared and faithful to your routine. You can’t quit for others. Support and hold them accountable. But don’t let them negatively affect your quit.
Keith, thank you brotha. As I write this, I’m finishing up day 7. It has gotten a shit ton easier. Just like everyone has said. One week! I can believe it! Odaat.
I’ve got a texting buddy and we keep up daily. @jsjohnson (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15659) has my six, and I got his. Thanks for the support. I urge everyone reading this to find at least one person to text back and forth with daily. It helps. I promise.
Since one week is done, I’m sleeping better, tasing my food better, my teeth are getting whiter, and my fits have subsided.
Sounds great. Recommend getting a few more sisters/brothers on speed dial. Those quitters posting up top with you are fellow January quitters. Shoot them a pm and exchange digits. They have a tone of knowledge that will you.
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Day 8. Today was easy. Even with the stress of bringing my daughter to the emergency room (for what turned out to be nothing), I made another successful day. The urges still come, but only last a minute or so, while the first several days they lasted for hours. I watched a coworker dip today, and for the first time, I was turned off by it. I introduced him to this site and told him he’s got support when he’s ready to quit. I’ll be sure to stay on him ;)
@Caleb Stone (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15859) (Day 1), and I transferred a few texts, and will be updating each other with our days quit every day.
@jsjohnson (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15659) keep with it brotha. Text you again tomorrow!
For the newer guys, it gets easier every day. Set your goal each day. ODAAT.
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Day 9. “The suck” is definitely over. The last few days have been nothing like the beginning. All I have to do now is make that decision and promise EDD. Made one milestone I never have before, I’ve never been without dip for one week in 24 years. Tomorrow is day 10, and another milestone. I WILL MAKE MANY MORE.
If you are reading this and you want to quit, or just quit, LISTEN WELL, PUSH THROUGH THE SUCK, life on the other side is much better. For me, there’s no turning back. EDDODAAT!!
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Day 9. “The suck” is definitely over. The last few days have been nothing like the beginning. All I have to do now is make that decision and promise EDD. Made one milestone I never have before, I’ve never been without dip for one week in 24 years. Tomorrow is day 10, and another milestone. I WILL MAKE MANY MORE.
If you are reading this and you want to quit, or just quit, LISTEN WELL, PUSH THROUGH THE SUCK, life on the other side is much better. For me, there’s no turning back. EDDODAAT!!
One more thing for Day 9. After a while without dipping, you will be able be able to shit like a wild man....
I guess the nicotine was affecting my digestion as well.
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Day 9. “The suck” is definitely over. The last few days have been nothing like the beginning. All I have to do now is make that decision and promise EDD. Made one milestone I never have before, I’ve never been without dip for one week in 24 years. Tomorrow is day 10, and another milestone. I WILL MAKE MANY MORE.
If you are reading this and you want to quit, or just quit, LISTEN WELL, PUSH THROUGH THE SUCK, life on the other side is much better. For me, there’s no turning back. EDDODAAT!!
One more thing for Day 9. After a while without dipping, you will be able be able to shit like a wild man....
I guess the nicotine was affecting my digestion as well.
@Hunter4life (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15792) read the story from DeantheCoot, linked in my signature below. roflmao
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Day 9. “The suck” is definitely over. The last few days have been nothing like the beginning. All I have to do now is make that decision and promise EDD. Made one milestone I never have before, I’ve never been without dip for one week in 24 years. Tomorrow is day 10, and another milestone. I WILL MAKE MANY MORE.
If you are reading this and you want to quit, or just quit, LISTEN WELL, PUSH THROUGH THE SUCK, life on the other side is much better. For me, there’s no turning back. EDDODAAT!!
One more thing for Day 9. After a while without dipping, you will be able be able to shit like a wild man....
I guess the nicotine was affecting my digestion as well.
@Hunter4life (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15792) read the story from DeantheCoot, linked in my signature below. roflmao
Lmao, that’s some funny shit right there (pun intended).
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Here I am. Day 10. Double digits. First time in 24 years I’m nicotine free for that damn long. It’s like a fricken dream. I took a flashlight and looked in my mouth today. For once, the bottom part looked like the top. I have saliva, my teeth are clean, and i feel great. Yes, the cravings come and go. They are brief, however. It’s much easier. It’s like I crossed a great divide where the nic bitch doesn’t sparkle as brightly. It’s like a beautiful woman that pissed you off one too many times. Yeah, she’s pretty, but I’m done with her shit. Bye! Lol. (Im not too good with words).
Either way, I got this!! Still strong!!
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Here I am. Day 10. Double digits. First time in 24 years I’m nicotine free for that damn long. It’s like a fricken dream. I took a flashlight and looked in my mouth today. For once, the bottom part looked like the top. I have saliva, my teeth are clean, and i feel great. Yes, the cravings come and go. They are brief, however. It’s much easier. It’s like I crossed a great divide where the nic bitch doesn’t sparkle as brightly. It’s like a beautiful woman that pissed you off one too many times. Yeah, she’s pretty, but I’m done with her shit. Bye! Lol. (Im not too good with words).
Either way, I got this!! Still strong!!
Congrats on the 0, Hunter, proud of you, brother. She’s also very tricky, will attack when you are weak, and is just waiting for that moment - ODAAT!!
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Here I am. Day 10. Double digits. First time in 24 years I’m nicotine free for that damn long. It’s like a fricken dream. I took a flashlight and looked in my mouth today. For once, the bottom part looked like the top. I have saliva, my teeth are clean, and i feel great. Yes, the cravings come and go. They are brief, however. It’s much easier. It’s like I crossed a great divide where the nic bitch doesn’t sparkle as brightly. It’s like a beautiful woman that pissed you off one too many times. Yeah, she’s pretty, but I’m done with her shit. Bye! Lol. (Im not too good with words).
Either way, I got this!! Still strong!!
Congrats on the 0, Hunter, proud of you, brother. She’s also very tricky, will attack when you are weak, and is just waiting for that moment - ODAAT!!
@Judaculla (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15048). I know it brotha. I’ve got a watchful eye on her. I AINT NO BITCH! Thanks for having my back.
I haven’t found the need to call out, (I’m a tough mofo), but the daily updates and texts from my fellow brothers makes all the difference in the world. It’s nice to know I’m not alone and if I turn up missing, y’all will be out in full force looking for me. Guys, I promise, I’ll never put y’all in that position. If I don’t show up, something bad has happened, and it’s not a cave....
I am grateful for @chris2alaska (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=130), @jsjohnson (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15659), and my buddy that I have taken under my wing, @Caleb Stone (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15859). Y’all are all instrumental to my quit. Don’t let me down!!
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Here I am. Day 10. Double digits. First time in 24 years I’m nicotine free for that damn long. It’s like a fricken dream. I took a flashlight and looked in my mouth today. For once, the bottom part looked like the top. I have saliva, my teeth are clean, and i feel great. Yes, the cravings come and go. They are brief, however. It’s much easier. It’s like I crossed a great divide where the nic bitch doesn’t sparkle as brightly. It’s like a beautiful woman that pissed you off one too many times. Yeah, she’s pretty, but I’m done with her shit. Bye! Lol. (Im not too good with words).
Either way, I got this!! Still strong!!
Congrats on the 0, Hunter, proud of you, brother. She’s also very tricky, will attack when you are weak, and is just waiting for that moment - ODAAT!!
@Judaculla (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15048). I know it brotha. I’ve got a watchful eye on her. I AINT NO BITCH! Thanks for having my back.
I haven’t found the need to call out, (I’m a tough mofo), but the daily updates and texts from my fellow brothers makes all the difference in the world. It’s nice to know I’m not alone and if I turn up missing, y’all will be out in full force looking for me. Guys, I promise, I’ll never put y’all in that position. If I don’t show up, something bad has happened, and it’s not a cave....
I am grateful for @chris2alaska (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=130), @jsjohnson (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15659), and my buddy that I have taken under my wing, @Caleb Stone (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15859). Y’all are all instrumental to my quit. Don’t let me down!!
We got you @Hunter4life (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15792)
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Here I am. Day 10. Double digits. First time in 24 years I’m nicotine free for that damn long. It’s like a fricken dream. I took a flashlight and looked in my mouth today. For once, the bottom part looked like the top. I have saliva, my teeth are clean, and i feel great. Yes, the cravings come and go. They are brief, however. It’s much easier. It’s like I crossed a great divide where the nic bitch doesn’t sparkle as brightly. It’s like a beautiful woman that pissed you off one too many times. Yeah, she’s pretty, but I’m done with her shit. Bye! Lol. (Im not too good with words).
Either way, I got this!! Still strong!!
Congrats on the 0, Hunter, proud of you, brother. She’s also very tricky, will attack when you are weak, and is just waiting for that moment - ODAAT!!
@Judaculla (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15048). I know it brotha. I’ve got a watchful eye on her. I AINT NO BITCH! Thanks for having my back.
I haven’t found the need to call out, (I’m a tough mofo), but the daily updates and texts from my fellow brothers makes all the difference in the world. It’s nice to know I’m not alone and if I turn up missing, y’all will be out in full force looking for me. Guys, I promise, I’ll never put y’all in that position. If I don’t show up, something bad has happened, and it’s not a cave....
I am grateful for @chris2alaska (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=130), @jsjohnson (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15659), and my buddy that I have taken under my wing, @Caleb Stone (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15859). Y’all are all instrumental to my quit. Don’t let me down!!
We got you @Hunter4life (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15792)
Hey, @chris2alaska (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=130), I went to the doctor today and got confirmation that my scare was truly only a sinus infection. No mass on my neck. Sore throat was only a warning. Got two shots in the ass and a 50# sack of antibiotics and steroids.
Way better than a death payment to the wife.
I’m seriously done with this dip shit. People better wake up! Wish my brother would have listened to the signs.... I could sure enjoy a visit with him right now....
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Here I am. Day 10. Double digits. First time in 24 years I’m nicotine free for that damn long. It’s like a fricken dream. I took a flashlight and looked in my mouth today. For once, the bottom part looked like the top. I have saliva, my teeth are clean, and i feel great. Yes, the cravings come and go. They are brief, however. It’s much easier. It’s like I crossed a great divide where the nic bitch doesn’t sparkle as brightly. It’s like a beautiful woman that pissed you off one too many times. Yeah, she’s pretty, but I’m done with her shit. Bye! Lol. (Im not too good with words).
Either way, I got this!! Still strong!!
Congrats on the 0, Hunter, proud of you, brother. She’s also very tricky, will attack when you are weak, and is just waiting for that moment - ODAAT!!
@Judaculla (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15048). I know it brotha. I’ve got a watchful eye on her. I AINT NO BITCH! Thanks for having my back.
I haven’t found the need to call out, (I’m a tough mofo), but the daily updates and texts from my fellow brothers makes all the difference in the world. It’s nice to know I’m not alone and if I turn up missing, y’all will be out in full force looking for me. Guys, I promise, I’ll never put y’all in that position. If I don’t show up, something bad has happened, and it’s not a cave....
I am grateful for @chris2alaska (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=130), @jsjohnson (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15659), and my buddy that I have taken under my wing, @Caleb Stone (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15859). Y’all are all instrumental to my quit. Don’t let me down!!
@Hunter4life (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15792) Keep up the fight...I am proud of your double digits...I am quit with you today!!
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Here I am. Day 10. Double digits. First time in 24 years I’m nicotine free for that damn long. It’s like a fricken dream. I took a flashlight and looked in my mouth today. For once, the bottom part looked like the top. I have saliva, my teeth are clean, and i feel great. Yes, the cravings come and go. They are brief, however. It’s much easier. It’s like I crossed a great divide where the nic bitch doesn’t sparkle as brightly. It’s like a beautiful woman that pissed you off one too many times. Yeah, she’s pretty, but I’m done with her shit. Bye! Lol. (Im not too good with words).
Either way, I got this!! Still strong!!
Congrats on the 0, Hunter, proud of you, brother. She’s also very tricky, will attack when you are weak, and is just waiting for that moment - ODAAT!!
@Judaculla (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15048). I know it brotha. I’ve got a watchful eye on her. I AINT NO BITCH! Thanks for having my back.
I haven’t found the need to call out, (I’m a tough mofo), but the daily updates and texts from my fellow brothers makes all the difference in the world. It’s nice to know I’m not alone and if I turn up missing, y’all will be out in full force looking for me. Guys, I promise, I’ll never put y’all in that position. If I don’t show up, something bad has happened, and it’s not a cave....
I am grateful for @chris2alaska (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=130), @jsjohnson (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15659), and my buddy that I have taken under my wing, @Caleb Stone (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15859). Y’all are all instrumental to my quit. Don’t let me down!!
@Hunter4life (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15792) Keep up the fight...I am proud of your double digits...I am quit with you today!!
That's awesome news Hunter. So sorry about your brother.
You should share this info in your group too. A lot of them will benefit because I'm sure some of them have issues they are currently scared to get checked out and if they see you went and got checked, then they may follow suit.
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Here I am. Day 10. Double digits. First time in 24 years I’m nicotine free for that damn long. It’s like a fricken dream. I took a flashlight and looked in my mouth today. For once, the bottom part looked like the top. I have saliva, my teeth are clean, and i feel great. Yes, the cravings come and go. They are brief, however. It’s much easier. It’s like I crossed a great divide where the nic bitch doesn’t sparkle as brightly. It’s like a beautiful woman that pissed you off one too many times. Yeah, she’s pretty, but I’m done with her shit. Bye! Lol. (Im not too good with words).
Either way, I got this!! Still strong!!
Congrats on the 0, Hunter, proud of you, brother. She’s also very tricky, will attack when you are weak, and is just waiting for that moment - ODAAT!!
@Judaculla (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15048). I know it brotha. I’ve got a watchful eye on her. I AINT NO BITCH! Thanks for having my back.
I haven’t found the need to call out, (I’m a tough mofo), but the daily updates and texts from my fellow brothers makes all the difference in the world. It’s nice to know I’m not alone and if I turn up missing, y’all will be out in full force looking for me. Guys, I promise, I’ll never put y’all in that position. If I don’t show up, something bad has happened, and it’s not a cave....
I am grateful for @chris2alaska (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=130), @jsjohnson (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15659), and my buddy that I have taken under my wing, @Caleb Stone (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15859). Y’all are all instrumental to my quit. Don’t let me down!!
@Hunter4life (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15792) Keep up the fight...I am proud of your double digits...I am quit with you today!!
That's awesome news Hunter. So sorry about your brother.
You should share this info in your group too. A lot of them will benefit because I'm sure some of them have issues they are currently scared to get checked out and if they see you went and got checked, then they may follow suit.
Will do. Thanks.
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Here I am. Day 10. Double digits. First time in 24 years I’m nicotine free for that damn long. It’s like a fricken dream. I took a flashlight and looked in my mouth today. For once, the bottom part looked like the top. I have saliva, my teeth are clean, and i feel great. Yes, the cravings come and go. They are brief, however. It’s much easier. It’s like I crossed a great divide where the nic bitch doesn’t sparkle as brightly. It’s like a beautiful woman that pissed you off one too many times. Yeah, she’s pretty, but I’m done with her shit. Bye! Lol. (Im not too good with words).
Either way, I got this!! Still strong!!
Congrats on the 0, Hunter, proud of you, brother. She’s also very tricky, will attack when you are weak, and is just waiting for that moment - ODAAT!!
@Judaculla (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15048). I know it brotha. I’ve got a watchful eye on her. I AINT NO BITCH! Thanks for having my back.
I haven’t found the need to call out, (I’m a tough mofo), but the daily updates and texts from my fellow brothers makes all the difference in the world. It’s nice to know I’m not alone and if I turn up missing, y’all will be out in full force looking for me. Guys, I promise, I’ll never put y’all in that position. If I don’t show up, something bad has happened, and it’s not a cave....
I am grateful for @chris2alaska (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=130), @jsjohnson (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15659), and my buddy that I have taken under my wing, @Caleb Stone (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15859). Y’all are all instrumental to my quit. Don’t let me down!!
@Hunter4life (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15792) Keep up the fight...I am proud of your double digits...I am quit with you today!!
That's awesome news Hunter. So sorry about your brother.
You should share this info in your group too. A lot of them will benefit because I'm sure some of them have issues they are currently scared to get checked out and if they see you went and got checked, then they may follow suit.
Will do. Thanks.
@Hunter4life (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15792) i aint gonna let you down bro.. day 4 feeling good. I did wake up Wednesday evening having my first dip dream. Other than that im ok, and i hope everyone else is doing good. We can do this, we must stay strong, and dont give in
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Day 12! Still strong. It has gotten a lot easier to ignore the cravings. And they have subsided a good bit. I finally slept all night. Gained a few more pen pals in here. It’s good to know I’m supported while supporting others. I don’t think I could have pushed through “the suck” without this site.
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Day 15. What can I say? Life is much easier. The cravings still come, but way easier to manage. I’m loving life right now. No more hiding from myself. My mouth feels so much better.
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Hello all. I am a 39 year old guy from South Louisiana. I have been dipping since I was 15. A recent sore throat from a sinus infection scared me enough to “kill the can.” I hope that with your help, I can do this.
Welcome Hunter,
You have made a great decision. Make sure you are quit for yourself and no one else.
Head on over to the JANUARY 2020 Pre_HOF Quit Group (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?topic=15899.1620) and post roll there. Posting roll is our daily promise to ourselves and our quit brothers and sisters that we will remain nicotine free for the next 24 hours. We Wake Up, Piss and Post (WUPP) or promise Every Damn Day (EDD), weekends and holidays included, One Day At A Time (ODAAT).
The process is simple:
1. Post your promise early in the day
2. Keep your word
3. Repeat Daily.
It will will suck for awhile until it doesn't suck as bad. Embrace the suck. Write about it here in your intro so you can remember what it felt like so you never want to do it again.
Exchange phone numbers with other quitters through the "Private Message" feature. Those numbers will give you instant access to support if you need it, they are also the building blocks of your web of accountability and brotherhood.
So go post and make that promise and come back tomorrow and do it again.
Chris (chris2alaska) 635 days of freedom.
Day 17.
As you may notice, I’m no longer posting daily updates in the introduction section, but I do stop by to leave you newbies a bit of guidance.
@chris2alaska (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=130) was dead on here people. “It sucked until it didn’t suck as bad.” I did as he said, and I’m still quit. Don’t be afraid of giving your digits to someone. You can keep all of your info private if you want to. Countless times during my initial struggle, someone would text me their daily promise. It was enough to let me know if they can do it, so can I.
Do like I did. Find a guy who has more time quit than you for guidance, and then find one who has less, and you guide him. It works.
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Day 23.
It has become apparent that I will always have at least one point during the day where I will crave. However, I still promise daily, and I am still quit.
...but life is much better now. :fbmiddle: Nicotine!
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Day 23.
It has become apparent that I will always have at least one point during the day where I will crave. However, I still promise daily, and I am still quit.
...but life is much better now. :fbmiddle: Nicotine!
One day the craves will only be an occassional nuisance you will just swat away, Hunter. But your brain still has some rewiring to do. You are crushing it, keep it up!
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Day 36. I’m well into this and “the suck” is just a memory. One thing I will say, is this. I gave up dip, and I also gave up and refused to satisfy my oral fixation after “the suck” was over. For the first week I nearly chewed my tongue off. However, at my day 36, I’m seeing brothers still hanging on to seeds, gum, grinds, and bacoff. Guys, if you can, find a way to beat the fixation. You’re one step closer to another pinch in my opinion. Not saying there’s anything wrong with it, or that you have to do it. I’m just saying I didn’t trust myself, and now that I have overcome oral fixation, life is much easier.
P.S. It was just as hard to beat as dip, but to me, it helps.
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Day 36. I’m well into this and “the suck” is just a memory. One thing I will say, is this. I gave up dip, and I also gave up and refused to satisfy my oral fixation after “the suck” was over. For the first week I nearly chewed my tongue off. However, at my day 36, I’m seeing brothers still hanging on to seeds, gum, grinds, and bacoff. Guys, if you can, find a way to beat the fixation. You’re one step closer to another pinch in my opinion. Not saying there’s anything wrong with it, or that you have to do it. I’m just saying I didn’t trust myself, and now that I have overcome oral fixation, life is much easier.
P.S. It was just as hard to beat as dip, but to me, it helps.
Hey hunter,
Good on you for breaking the habit part of our addiction. I tried the fake crap but quickly disposed of it and just went with seeds for about 30-40 days or so and finally got to a point where I just didn't need it anymore. Most people naturally lose the oral fixation habit over the course of some time. Others are still shoving grinds in their pie hole after 1,000 days. It's really to each their own and whatever works to keep them off the nicotine.
You sir are doing a bad ass job and I'm proud to quit with you everyday.
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Day 36. I’m well into this and “the suck” is just a memory. One thing I will say, is this. I gave up dip, and I also gave up and refused to satisfy my oral fixation after “the suck” was over. For the first week I nearly chewed my tongue off. However, at my day 36, I’m seeing brothers still hanging on to seeds, gum, grinds, and bacoff. Guys, if you can, find a way to beat the fixation. You’re one step closer to another pinch in my opinion. Not saying there’s anything wrong with it, or that you have to do it. I’m just saying I didn’t trust myself, and now that I have overcome oral fixation, life is much easier.
P.S. It was just as hard to beat as dip, but to me, it helps.
Hey hunter,
Good on you for breaking the habit part of our addiction. I tried the fake crap but quickly disposed of it and just went with seeds for about 30-40 days or so and finally got to a point where I just didn't need it anymore. Most people naturally lose the oral fixation habit over the course of some time. Others are still shoving grinds in their pie hole after 1,000 days. It's really to each their own and whatever works to keep them off the nicotine.
You sir are doing a bad ass job and I'm proud to quit with you everyday.
Yeah @chris2alaska (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=130), you’re right. To each his own. And hey, whatever it takes. I didn’t trust myself, and I’m glad I didn’t.
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Day 71. Checking in. Still going strong. Even having days where I don’t even think about a dip.
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Day 108. HOF, a thing of the past. I’m spending time in other groups. I have a newbie from each group that I text daily. Now it’s about them. Cravings still come, but last only a few seconds. Nothing like the first seven days. I’m proud to be finally quit.
Went to the dentist today. The dentist visit was awesome. My teeth feel so much better. They asked me how I beat the nic bitch. Showed em my coin. They never heard of KTC. They took a pic, and will advertise it. Proud of all my brothers and sisters. Thanks for being by my side! I’m so grateful....
I’m still thanking @chris2alaska (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=130) for staying on me till I gave out my digits. Thanks buddy. Hope the house building/planning is going well.
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Day 108. HOF, a thing of the past. I’m spending time in other groups. I have a newbie from each group that I text daily. Now it’s about them. Cravings still come, but last only a few seconds. Nothing like the first seven days. I’m proud to be finally quit.
Went to the dentist today. The dentist visit was awesome. My teeth feel so much better. They asked me how I beat the nic bitch. Showed em my coin. They never heard of KTC. They took a pic, and will advertise it. Proud of all my brothers and sisters. Thanks for being by my side! I’m so grateful....
I’m still thanking @chris2alaska (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=130) for staying on me till I gave out my digits. Thanks buddy. Hope the house building/planning is going well.
The pleasure of constantly annoying you into divulging your digits is completely and totally mine. roflmao
Just need the weather to arm up a few degrees and we can get things started. Old house is just about ready to go on the market,
Very proud of you my brother, you quit is strong and you are now glimpsing the total freedom that awaits you.
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Day 301. Wow. I would have never thought I’d be here when I made that first promise. Here I am though. Rocking this shit. It’s definitely easier to remain quit. I gained 15 pounds since last October, but I’m chopping away at it by limiting my calories to 1500 a day. Other than that, life is good right now.
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Day 301. Wow. I would have never thought I’d be here when I made that first promise. Here I am though. Rocking this shit. It’s definitely easier to remain quit. I gained 15 pounds since last October, but I’m chopping away at it by limiting my calories to 1500 a day. Other than that, life is good right now.
Good job, ill be there in 2 weeks but 1500 calories seems really extreme. What do you think your base calories are?
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Day 301. Wow. I would have never thought I’d be here when I made that first promise. Here I am though. Rocking this shit. It’s definitely easier to remain quit. I gained 15 pounds since last October, but I’m chopping away at it by limiting my calories to 1500 a day. Other than that, life is good right now.
Good job, ill be there in 2 weeks but 1500 calories seems really extreme. What do you think your base calories are?
@Indrek (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=16194).
2000 to 2300 will maintain my weight based on MyFitness pal app. Goes by height and weight. I used it in 2017 to lose 30 pounds. Did it in 3 months. Back then my calorie target was 1200 and very aggressive. I held off the weight until I quit dipping. I was a hungry son of a gun early on until my stomach seemingly shrunk.
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Great job Hunter4life, I am a bit behind you at 159 and its gets easier to stay quit each day like you say. I have been seeing you post around the site and that helped inspire me to reach out more. It is awesome that the vets reached out to help me and now I am helping the newbies. Thank you for being vocal as its people like you that get people to stay quit then help others stay quit to. God bless ya brother and be safe in the wild but then again its safer there then in the city.
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Great job Hunter4life, I am a bit behind you at 159 and its gets easier to stay quit each day like you say. I have been seeing you post around the site and that helped inspire me to reach out more. It is awesome that the vets reached out to help me and now I am helping the newbies. Thank you for being vocal as its people like you that get people to stay quit then help others stay quit to. God bless ya brother and be safe in the wild but then again its safer there then in the city.
@Thefranks5 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=17642)
Thanks man. I give it all I got because it solidifies my quit. How could I possibly Let myself cave after Helping so many people. Well, at least that’s how I feel. It keeps me motivated. Glad that to hear that my actions have inspired you. God bless you too.
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Day 301. Wow. I would have never thought I’d be here when I made that first promise. Here I am though. Rocking this shit. It’s definitely easier to remain quit. I gained 15 pounds since last October, but I’m chopping away at it by limiting my calories to 1500 a day. Other than that, life is good right now.
Wow. I haven’t posted an update in over 300 days. 633 days free of the nic bitch today. Still doing it one day at a time. It gets easier people. Just don’t stop quitting every morning. Replace the dip with a daily promise. It worked for me. 25 years of dipping gone. Cold Turkey.