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Offline Baylor05

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Re: 10 years dipping
« Reply #54 on: September 09, 2015, 03:16:00 PM »
Hey there Bobca,

I am on day 2 of my first time trying to quit (cope snuff, 15 yrs, one can per day). Looking forward to quitting this with you!
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Offline BobcaTexan

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Re: 10 years dipping
« Reply #53 on: September 09, 2015, 03:04:00 PM »
This is my second time on the site. I quit back in 2011, made my 100 days, got the accolades, and felt really good about what I'd accomplished (before anyone makes a comment, I'm sorry for another profile--I can't remember my original username and/or the email it was attached to so I'm starting over, but I don't want to mislead anyone into thinking I'm brand new).

After I made that 100 days I fell off the site. Quit engaging, quit posting roll and I was doing really good for months,

Until Dove Season.

So armed with a sense of accomplishment and no accountability I had a dip from a buddy. Then another. That night I bought a can--
and here I am almost 3 years later.

I've been a Ninja too, dipping in bathrooms, while my wife is at work or out of town, or running errands.

It seems that my life revolves around a gold topped can, and while I can't believe it happened again, if I continue to deny it I'll find myself 3 years from now, dealing with the addiction I should have killed in 2011.

There's certainly enough reason to quit. I've been married for a little over a year now to my best friend, and in March we're expecting our first so I have plenty to look forward to in place of filling my mouth with tobacco, but a little denial and a little procrastination make for a virtual treasure trove of excuses and absolution.

Today is the day though.


Had I never left I could have gotten my comma almost a full year ago. Instead, I'm starting at Day 1 again getting ready for the 72 hour withdraw and the inevitable fog that follows.

The reason I'm quit is because I want a life without the specter of mouth/throat/lip cancer, and the reason I'm back is because this site works.

To the new guys reading this message in the throes of withdraw, it will get better. Stay with your quit group, post your name everyday, and participate in the site. It strengthens your bond to your buddies, in turn strengthening your quit.

To the old guard who've read a hundred posts just like mine, you're advice and involvement on the page is what keeps people quit (while they're here). Thanks for keeping this site alive, because prodigals like me need it.

Here's to a new quit.
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Offline Leahy16

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Re: 10 years dipping
« Reply #52 on: August 03, 2011, 11:30:00 AM »
Highway, I just read this thread and your other intro thread and I have to say...congratulations on a great decision.

It's scary to quit. We know. We also know you can do this.

Yes, it will suck for a few days. We also know you CAN do this.

Just today. Concern yourself ONLY with today...
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Offline dchogs

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Re: 10 years dipping
« Reply #51 on: August 03, 2011, 10:47:00 AM »
Quote from: Highwayman1890
Thanks to all for the support. Posted roll this morning and it looks like it's something I'll be looking forward to doing daily. Can't tell you how much your conviction and dedication to the quit has motivated and impacted me.


"When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on"
-FDR
excellent job, HM. posting roll is one of the best parts of my day, and i have to practice some self-control to not spend too much time here during the work day. bask in the support and wisdom. submit yourself to the process. be a part of someone else's solution.

proud to be quit with you.
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"He which hath no stomach to this fight let him depart. But we in it shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers! For he today, that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother." (Wm. Shakespeare). For August '11.

Who dares, wins.

Stay quit... it is life or death and that is the undeniable truth.

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Offline Highwayman1890

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Re: 10 years dipping
« Reply #50 on: August 03, 2011, 10:42:00 AM »
Thanks to all for the support. Posted roll this morning and it looks like it's something I'll be looking forward to doing daily. Can't tell you how much your conviction and dedication to the quit has motivated and impacted me.


"When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on"
-FDR
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Re: 10 years dipping
« Reply #49 on: August 03, 2011, 06:49:00 AM »
you have also actualized your balls.

'crackup'

Soul that is epic!
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Re: 10 years dipping
« Reply #48 on: August 03, 2011, 12:05:00 AM »
Welcome! Let's get to quittin'!
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Re: 10 years dipping
« Reply #47 on: August 02, 2011, 11:16:00 PM »
I'm 7 days into my quit and standing side by side with you. Pain is only weakness leaving the body - those pains you will feel truly are just weaknesses - you don't need that filthy bitch anymore! I'm feeling it so came to the gym to transfer that pain to weight reps - seeing another person going thru it with me motivates me more. Send a shout out if you need anything.

Paul
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Re: 10 years dipping
« Reply #46 on: August 02, 2011, 10:56:00 PM »
Highwayman - I don't know you. You don't know me. But I am so fricken proud of you for your decision. Seeing somebody recognize this method works when they were so committed to another way...

You sir, have something to be proud of today. And I'm proud to be quit with you.
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Re: 10 years dipping
« Reply #45 on: August 02, 2011, 10:13:00 PM »
Highwayman, you have seen the light. Welcome to Freedom. I am in your corner and proud to be quit with you, sir.
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Re: 10 years dipping
« Reply #44 on: August 02, 2011, 09:49:00 PM »
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Fuck.  That seems to be the overall word that seems to circle around, and around, and around in my mind.  It's there because I'm wrong and I've spent 2 days defending an idea-- a perspective that I thought was right in the beginning but seems after reading research, testimonials, postings, and responses on this site-- seems inexperienced.  I've argued, thought, argued, fought, and argued and no one's stance on the matter ever changed. The scary thing about those who won't compromise their belief for a "better way", or a newer way is that they don't make excuses either.  I figure that's a pretty good way to live. I also figure that this site is full of nicotine free, violently angry (sometimes) people who are trying to make a perpetual change in their life.  One that wouldn't need to be made if dipping wasn't so damn convenient, and so damn temporarily effective. So, starting right now at 6:40 pm I'm nicotine free. No gum, no nothing. I AM sick of the excuses and you guys just sat there while I basically ripped into everything you've accomplished, everything you've gone through and just kept on.  I guess this is my roll call for the day ( I still can't say I totally get how to do that yet) and another one will be in tomorrow morning around 8:30am).  After roughly 10 years, 4 months and five pieces of nicotine gum I'm out.


---See you boys in the mornin'.
After reading your other introduction and then this one, Ready tips his hat and says, "welcome quitter."

I have high expectations of you now that I have read all of it.
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Re: 10 years dipping
« Reply #43 on: August 02, 2011, 09:44:00 PM »
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By the way, if we weren't concerned about helping you get quit, there would be nothing here but your first post.
Gold. Pure fucking gold.
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Re: 10 years dipping
« Reply #42 on: August 02, 2011, 09:30:00 PM »
Congrats on your quit! You got this, If I can do this, anyone can. I am quit with you today.
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Re: 10 years dipping
« Reply #41 on: August 02, 2011, 09:25:00 PM »
You have made a wise choice. Not only have you decided to save your life but you have also actualized your balls. You will see just how fucking strong a guy you are once you start battling the bitch and winning. Everyone on this thread has backbone. Everyone knows that battle and are winning. Congrats brother. I'm real happy you have changed your mind. See...no anger. Calm, accepting brother with open arms over here.
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Re: 10 years dipping
« Reply #40 on: August 02, 2011, 09:23:00 PM »
You can do this.
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