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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: 13usted on December 31, 2015, 10:01:00 AM
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Well, I planned on quitting tomorrow (New Year Resolution), but after reading and following the suggestions in the Welcome Center and reading some of the stories I thought screw it, I'm quitting right now. I've been chewing for 26 years. It started when I was 19 y.o. and in the military, and the only two times I've stopped was for a few days because I needed to get a blood test for a life insurance policy and a few years ago when I thought I wanted to quit and tried using a prescription anti-anxiety medication to help which made me feel way too messed up so I was back on chewing after 5 days. My wife wants me to quit, but doesn't pressure me. My kids want me to quit but don't hassle me and right now, honestly, I am afraid I am going to fail because since I started I truly never stopped. As I write this my mind is thinking about all those comfortable moments with a chew in my mouth, which is odd because I will go hours without chewing for any variety of reasons and not start thinking about that when I wasn't planning on quitting. I've thought about this so many times over the years, thinking I had to get my mind in the right place first, but, I am starting to think that isn't possible so let's just do this. I appreciate your help.
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Good on ya bud, today IS better then tomorrow! Learn how to post roll in the welcome center, and Start 2016 on Day 2!
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Well done posting roll!
13 is on board. Pm a couple guys in your group. Pass a few digits around.
Keep reading here. Drink water.
Read some more.
I Quit with you today.
Rawls 409
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The more I read this site, the more I've come to understand the qualities that separate success from failure. They seem to be (among other things) commitment, humility and strength of heart. Here, that means we post roll every damn day, no matter what. This has to be your new reality. Educate yourself and understand your addiction. Make a plan with plenty of contingencies in place to address each component of that addiction. Acquire the tools of battle and don't be afraid to use them. No more lies and we never give up.
It's that easy, bro. Freedom from nicotine is that simple. Latter on, you'll see how these concepts spark some positive changes in almost every aspect of your life. Your cost? A daily promise, an interweb connection or wireless plan and a com device.
This is a daily resolution backed up by a little resolve. You can do anything for a day. The proof is all around.
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Great job 13 posting your promise! It's gonna suck till it don't my friend. Stay focused on your quit, stay close to the site for a while, it definitely helps. Have any problems go to your group and let everyone know, that's what this place is all about. You're never alone in your quit journey. Quit on my friend!
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Welcome and congrats on making this decision. Remember, you need to quit for you and you alone. It won't work unless it is for you. Others will benefit yes, but it your addiction and your life and you must take control of it. You actually get to be selfish now. Don't let anything get in the way of your quit. Every person here has had a day one, self doubt, fear and anxiety over our quit but each of us will tell you that it is worth it. Just keep going today. That's all you ever need to concentrate on....today.
Quit hard.
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Thanks to all of you and your advice.
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Thanks to all of you and your advice.
What it's all about 13!
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Thanks to all of you and your advice.
Let's thank you as well. You've made this decision and myself I thank you for that. The greatest decision an addict can make. Have you figured out how to post roll?
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Thanks to all of you and your advice.
Let's thank you as well. You've made this decision and myself I thank you for that. The greatest decision an addict can make. Have you figured out how to post roll?
Yes, I've been posting roll. I have exchanged email with 1 other member and I'm fighting the suck of the first few days here, which hasnt been quite what I expected, but sucking none-the-less.
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Your life matters.
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Day 7 - Just to keep track of my quit so I can look back on this time (everyone says to remember this time).
Observations
The suck isn't what I thought it was going to be, I thought I would feel more urges on the conscious level, but most of the suck has revolved around insomnia. I am a sleep deprived, foggy quitter. I spend a little too much time reading posts on here just to read them, not because I need support at the moment. LOL. I haven't experienced nightmares, phantom feelings, tingling sensations, sickness or some of the other stuff I've heard about. I am thankful for that.
Physical Health
No issues; I did feel better than usual busting out a couple miles on the elliptical machine, I had to wonder if my blood is already carrying more oxygen than before.
Mental Health
Feeling good about the quit. Using Smokey Mountain Wintergreen to fulfill need to chew spit for now, but I will begin ditching that in awhile as well. Need to get past the foggy suck first. The people here are amazing help, both the veteran quitters and the few new ones I have exchanged communication with. It has helped me and makes a person want to help others.
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Day 8
Observations
Today was a good day. So far the fog is lifting, but I still woke up every 3 hours like clockwork last night.
Physical Health
No issues still.
Mental Health
Like I said, a good day. Was busy, the fog is lessening, I am thinking that I need to enjoy these days and suspect there will still be crap ones coming. Still using the SM Wintergreen crutch, if I get a few good days in a row we will start working on that one.
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Day 8
Observations
Today was a good day. So far the fog is lifting, but I still woke up every 3 hours like clockwork last night.
Physical Health
No issues still.
Mental Health
Like I said, a good day. Was busy, the fog is lessening, I am thinking that I need to enjoy these days and suspect there will still be crap ones coming. Still using the SM Wintergreen crutch, if I get a few good days in a row we will start working on that one.
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Day 8
Observations
Today was a good day. So far the fog is lifting, but I still woke up every 3 hours like clockwork last night.
Physical Health
No issues still.
Mental Health
Like I said, a good day. Was busy, the fog is lessening, I am thinking that I need to enjoy these days and suspect there will still be crap ones coming. Still using the SM Wintergreen crutch, if I get a few good days in a row we will start working on that one.
Sleep will come. I woke up like that for a week or so. Now I sleep great. I get up before the alarm each day, and feel good as the day goes on.
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Day 21
Observations
Much better now. The insomnia seems to have gone away as I've gotten 4 good nights of sleep in a row (So it took until Day 17 until I slept right).
Physical Health
No issues still.
Mental Health
No fog, finally getting sleep and still being hit by the cravings at typical times (first thing in the morning, after breakfast, after lunch, after dinner). Not as strong for certain, but now I am thinking about weaning myself off the fake stuff that helps with the cravings. I'm doing this by choosing to fight certain cravings (the first thing in the morning and after dinner) instead of using fake.
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Day 21
Observations
Much better now. The insomnia seems to have gone away as I've gotten 4 good nights of sleep in a row (So it took until Day 17 until I slept right).
Physical Health
No issues still.
Mental Health
No fog, finally getting sleep and still being hit by the cravings at typical times (first thing in the morning, after breakfast, after lunch, after dinner). Not as strong for certain, but now I am thinking about weaning myself off the fake stuff that helps with the cravings. I'm doing this by choosing to fight certain cravings (the first thing in the morning and after dinner) instead of using fake.
Wow! 3 weeks is awesome! You quit nic, you can do whatever you put your mind too! You control your life now! Damn proud of you, Quit on!