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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: bigsky406 on October 25, 2011, 01:58:00 PM
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Hey folks. I've visited this forum a time or two over the years but now that I've committed to quitting, I figured it's time to log-in and say hi. I guess I need some support from experienced quitters...for reasons you'll understand in a few minutes...
I started chewing when I was in about 6th or 7th grade. Soon moved on to smoking, and didn't really chew much for most of my high school and college years, but smoked upwards of a pack a day or more my first two years of college.
Then I met a pretty girl who was disgusted by smoking, so I went back to chewing to hide my nicotine addiction. That worked well for a few years, but from time to time I'd get busted, a fight would ensue, I'd promise to quit chewing, yadayadayada...
A few years went by like this, where I'd chew in the car, at work, when I was working in the yard, while hunting, hiking, etc. Hiding tins and spitters in key locations. Basically, whenever I was by myself I'd chew. I hid it from my wife, most co-workers and friends. I was a closet dipper.
Then my wife and I moved out west, and decided that I just didn't want to be slave to my addiction anymore. I was embarrassed when friends I respected would catch me chewing and they'd act all shocked. One of my closest and most respected friends once said, "You're the only dude I hang out with who chews. That shit is pretty disgusting."
So I started chewing sunflower seeds and regular gum and after a few weeks of cravings, I just gave it up altogether the winter of 2005. I was nicotine-free -- and relatively easily so -- for the next two years. I don't really remember the quit being very hard that first time. I remember just deciding one day I was going to quit and never bought another tin. It wasn't the torture I expected, or experienced later (as you'll read about in a minute) when I relapsed years later.
So after a few years of nicotine free existence my marriage fell apart, I moved to a new town, and I found myself hanging out at bars quite a bit as I tried to meet new people in my new community. Back then the state still allowed smoking in bars, and I soon began smoking again. When I couldn't smoke I'd chew. I'd say I smoked about 10 cigarettes a day and chewed about a tin a week for about two years.
Then I met another pretty girl, who happened to be a competitive marathon runner and all-around athlete and, as you can imagine, was disgusted by smoking. I've found that most pretty girls I'm attracted to have very little interest in kissing dudes who smell and taste like an ashtray. So I gave up the smokes in order to get the girl... but in doing so increased my chewing to about a tin and a half to two tins a week. As work and life stress increased, I gradually found myself chewing two to three tins a week.
The chew really affected my overall well-being. The annoying cravings when I couldn't chew stressed me out and made my cranky. When I did chew I'd get bad heartburn, so I was eating Tums and taking Zantac to combat the acid reflux. I found myself chewing for the sake of chewing even when I wasn't necessarily craving it, but just had that oral fixation to deal with. It was pretty miserable all the way around and I knew I had to quit this shit for good. I tried several times, but I'd only make it a day or two before buying another tin...
Then, about a month ago, an old friend of mine came to visit. He had quit smoking a year or so ago, inspired by his wife and newborn child. In order to combat the occasional intense cravings he always had a few pieces of nicotine gum handy. Well I was really jonesing for a dip one evening and was thinking about sneaking out to buy a tin, when my buddy handed me a piece of the gum and said, "try this." I did, and I was shocked at how it instantly dulled the razors-edge of the craving. I managed to make it through evening without freaking out and actually had a good time drinking wine and playing game with my sweetheart and our friends without dipping.
So a week or so later I decided to drop some coin on a box of gum and give quitting a try once again. Three weeks later haven't had a dip of tobacco.
I chew a few pieces of gum per day and use the Smokey Mountain chew to address the oral fixation and to spread out the nicotine gum doses. When I feel like chewing the gum, I'll use the Smokey Mountain instead and try to buy myself a few hours. I'm trying to rely more on the Smokey Mountain and less on the gum each day. In fact, this past opening weekend of hunting, I think I only chewed two pieces of gum the entire time I was hunting. Didn't even use the Smokey Mountain. A year ago I might have polished off an entire tin over the course of opening weekend. The first few days I was chewing about 10-11 pieces of 4mg gum per day. Now I'm down to around 3-6.
Anyway, after this box of gum is gone I plan to buy one more small package of the 2 mg gum and try to wean myself off that over the course of the next week.
So far I'm feeling really good about not having bought a tin or bummed a dip. I've also let my close friends know about my quit so they can a) encourage me, and B) help prevent me from buying a tin if I hit a weak moment (which usually happens when I drink beers). I've searched my house and trashed any spare tins of chew or snus I had laying around. All the spitters have disappeared.
The real bummer is that my sweetheart didn't know I was regularly chewing, so now I'm hiding the Smokey Mountain and gum from her instead of the tobacco tins and spitters. I've boxed myself into a corner where I can't really share my quit experience with her without acknowledging that I've been chewing the entire time we've been together. Pretty girls like dishonesty about as much as they like licking ashtrays.
That's the worst part about this whole thing. Man, it makes me feel like a heroin addict or something. I actually dated a girl for nearly a year before I found out she was addicted to Oxy. I was shocked, but supportive and did my best to help her beat her addiction. Now I kind of know what it's like to be on the other side of that equation. Nicotine isn't exactly as life-destroying as hillbilly heroin, but it's just as addictive.
Anyway, I've set a goal to be off the gum and the Rocky Mountain chew by the end of November. I'd like to have a month of total quit under my belt before the New Year. Now that I haven't actually had a dip of tobacco in three weeks, my instinct to stop by the store and buy a tin has waned. Just in case I pay at the gas pump nowadays to avoid even going into a gas station where I might be tempted to throw a can of Grizzly on the counter. I even fill up at a different gas station than the one I used to buy chew at. I feel like if I can break as many habits as possible BEFORE giving up the drug altogether I'll be in much better position to take the leap. I just was NOT able to go cold turkey this time. I tried and tried and failed and failed. And failing sucks.
So that's my story and I'm sticking to it. I'm probably too distractable to post roll consistently, so I'm going to start something I won't commit to. But I do want to stop by here from time to time as I do my best to Kill the Can.
Thanks for the forum and I hope I'll be inducted into the hall of fame three months from now.
Cheers,
bigsky406
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Hey folks. I've visited this forum a time or two over the years but now that I've committed to quitting, I figured it's time to log-in and say hi. I guess I need some support from experienced quitters...for reasons you'll understand in a few minutes...
I started chewing when I was in about 6th or 7th grade. Soon moved on to smoking, and didn't really chew much for most of my high school and college years, but smoked upwards of a pack a day or more my first two years of college.
Then I met a pretty girl who was disgusted by smoking, so I went back to chewing to hide my nicotine addiction. That worked well for a few years, but from time to time I'd get busted, a fight would ensue, I'd promise to quit chewing, yadayadayada...
A few years went by like this, where I'd chew in the car, at work, when I was working in the yard, while hunting, hiking, etc. Hiding tins and spitters in key locations. Basically, whenever I was by myself I'd chew. I hid it from my wife, most co-workers and friends. I was a closet dipper.
Then my wife and I moved out west, and decided that I just didn't want to be slave to my addiction anymore. I was embarrassed when friends I respected would catch me chewing and they'd act all shocked. One of my closest and most respected friends once said, "You're the only dude I hang out with who chews. That shit is pretty disgusting."
So I started chewing sunflower seeds and regular gum and after a few weeks of cravings, I just gave it up altogether the winter of 2005. I was nicotine-free -- and relatively easily so -- for the next two years. I don't really remember the quit being very hard that first time. I remember just deciding one day I was going to quit and never bought another tin. It wasn't the torture I expected, or experienced later (as you'll read about in a minute) when I relapsed years later.
So after a few years of nicotine free existence my marriage fell apart, I moved to a new town, and I found myself hanging out at bars quite a bit as I tried to meet new people in my new community. Back then the state still allowed smoking in bars, and I soon began smoking again. When I couldn't smoke I'd chew. I'd say I smoked about 10 cigarettes a day and chewed about a tin a week for about two years.
Then I met another pretty girl, who happened to be a competitive marathon runner and all-around athlete and, as you can imagine, was disgusted by smoking. I've found that most pretty girls I'm attracted to have very little interest in kissing dudes who smell and taste like an ashtray. So I gave up the smokes in order to get the girl... but in doing so increased my chewing to about a tin and a half to two tins a week. As work and life stress increased, I gradually found myself chewing two to three tins a week.
The chew really affected my overall well-being. The annoying cravings when I couldn't chew stressed me out and made my cranky. When I did chew I'd get bad heartburn, so I was eating Tums and taking Zantac to combat the acid reflux. I found myself chewing for the sake of chewing even when I wasn't necessarily craving it, but just had that oral fixation to deal with. It was pretty miserable all the way around and I knew I had to quit this shit for good. I tried several times, but I'd only make it a day or two before buying another tin...
Then, about a month ago, an old friend of mine came to visit. He had quit smoking a year or so ago, inspired by his wife and newborn child. In order to combat the occasional intense cravings he always had a few pieces of nicotine gum handy. Well I was really jonesing for a dip one evening and was thinking about sneaking out to buy a tin, when my buddy handed me a piece of the gum and said, "try this." I did, and I was shocked at how it instantly dulled the razors-edge of the craving. I managed to make it through evening without freaking out and actually had a good time drinking wine and playing game with my sweetheart and our friends without dipping.
So a week or so later I decided to drop some coin on a box of gum and give quitting a try once again. Three weeks later haven't had a dip of tobacco.
I chew a few pieces of gum per day and use the Smokey Mountain chew to address the oral fixation and to spread out the nicotine gum doses. When I feel like chewing the gum, I'll use the Smokey Mountain instead and try to buy myself a few hours. I'm trying to rely more on the Smokey Mountain and less on the gum each day. In fact, this past opening weekend of hunting, I think I only chewed two pieces of gum the entire time I was hunting. Didn't even use the Smokey Mountain. A year ago I might have polished off an entire tin over the course of opening weekend. The first few days I was chewing about 10-11 pieces of 4mg gum per day. Now I'm down to around 3-6.
Anyway, after this box of gum is gone I plan to buy one more small package of the 2 mg gum and try to wean myself off that over the course of the next week.
So far I'm feeling really good about not having bought a tin or bummed a dip. I've also let my close friends know about my quit so they can a) encourage me, and B) help prevent me from buying a tin if I hit a weak moment (which usually happens when I drink beers). I've searched my house and trashed any spare tins of chew or snus I had laying around. All the spitters have disappeared.
The real bummer is that my sweetheart didn't know I was regularly chewing, so now I'm hiding the Smokey Mountain and gum from her instead of the tobacco tins and spitters. I've boxed myself into a corner where I can't really share my quit experience with her without acknowledging that I've been chewing the entire time we've been together. Pretty girls like dishonesty about as much as they like licking ashtrays.
That's the worst part about this whole thing. Man, it makes me feel like a heroin addict or something. I actually dated a girl for nearly a year before I found out she was addicted to Oxy. I was shocked, but supportive and did my best to help her beat her addiction. Now I kind of know what it's like to be on the other side of that equation. Nicotine isn't exactly as life-destroying as hillbilly heroin, but it's just as addictive.
Anyway, I've set a goal to be off the gum and the Rocky Mountain chew by the end of November. I'd like to have a month of total quit under my belt before the New Year. Now that I haven't actually had a dip of tobacco in three weeks, my instinct to stop by the store and buy a tin has waned. Just in case I pay at the gas pump nowadays to avoid even going into a gas station where I might be tempted to throw a can of Grizzly on the counter. I even fill up at a different gas station than the one I used to buy chew at. I feel like if I can break as many habits as possible BEFORE giving up the drug altogether I'll be in much better position to take the leap. I just was NOT able to go cold turkey this time. I tried and tried and failed and failed. And failing sucks.
So that's my story and I'm sticking to it. I'm probably too distractable to post roll consistently, so I'm going to start something I won't commit to. But I do want to stop by here from time to time as I do my best to Kill the Can.
Thanks for the forum and I hope I'll be inducted into the hall of fame three months from now.
Cheers,
bigsky406
I think you talk way too much.
Don't put that shit in your system. Period.
Post roll.
Keep your word.
Repeat.
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I just was NOT able to go cold turkey this time. I tried and tried and failed and failed. And failing sucks.
You will have to quit cold turkey again, when you stop with the gum. You are not addicted to chew, you are addicted to the nicotine that it provides. The nicotine gum is just changing the delivery system for you to get your fix. But when you quit the gum, you will have the same withdrawl symtoms that you would have if you would just quit today.
As for failing and failing, we can help with that. You say you are to unconsistent to post roll call daily. Why. Do you brush your teeth daily? Do you shower daily? What would stop you from posting roll call daily? It takes two minutes of your time and is a proven method to stay quit. It has worked for thousands of quitters here, and it has worked for me the past 92 days.
Through the gum out, head to the February group, and post day 1. I know you want to take control of this addiction. Why would you not want the support of thousands of quitters that know how to do it?
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Wow. Thanks for the kind welcome. That's the inspiration I was looking for...
I guess I'll just stick to my plan and avoid this site after all.
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So that's my story and I'm sticking to it. I'm probably too distractable to post roll consistently, so I'm going to start something I won't commit to. But I do want to stop by here from time to time as I do my best to Kill the Can.
First off....are you COMMITTED or aren't you? You need to commit to posting roll EVERY DAY. It will be your most valuable 45 seconds everyday!
Secondly, your BEST is frankly not good enough. It hasn't been in the past and it won't be in the future without daily posting roll and interacting with this great group of brothers and sisters that know way more about quitting than you do!
Spit the crap in the trash. Get rid of the gum. And don't put either of them in your mouth for today. Then do the same thing tomorrow. You wanna be serious about quitting? Then take the advice of these fine men and women that are doing just that...on a daily basis!
You either commit or don't commit. There is no halfway in this journey!!!
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My previous comment was directed at noonelikesaquitter by the way.
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Wow. Thanks for the kind welcome. That's the inspiration I was looking for...
I guess I'll just stick to my plan and avoid this site after all.
We have a plan that has produced thousands of quitters. If your plan includes nicotine--it will fail.
You are welcome to join us--I have been free from an 18 year addiction now going on 181 days! This place works--come and join us---but you must be nic free!
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Wow. Thanks for the kind welcome. That's the inspiration I was looking for...
I guess I'll just stick to my plan and avoid this site after all.
Really? You write a novel about yourself. Two guys respond with advice and you wanna leave.
Im not sure this place is for you, but I know how to quit. Wanna learn?
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Wow. Thanks for the kind welcome. That's the inspiration I was looking for...
I guess I'll just stick to my plan and avoid this site after all.
Really? You write a novel about yourself. Two guys respond with advice and you wanna leave.
Im not sure this place is for you, but I know how to quit. Wanna learn?
'Popcorn'
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Really? You write a novel about yourself. Two guys respond with advice and you wanna leave.
Im not sure this place is for you, but I know how to quit. Wanna learn? [/QUOTE]
Your pseudo-badass approach is highly unappealing. I'm looking for advice and support, not criticism and not a scolding.
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Your pseudo-badass approach is highly unappealing. I'm looking for advice and support, not criticism and not a scolding.
K then.
Im out.
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So that's my story and I'm sticking to it. I'm probably too distractable to post roll consistently, so I'm going to start something I won't commit to. But I do want to stop by here from time to time as I do my best to Kill the Can.
Thanks for the forum and I hope I'll be inducted into the hall of fame three months from now.
Just these two paragraphs alone tell me everything I need to know about you.
You will fail. Period end of fucking story.
"Probably too distractable to post roll consistently" - I've got news for you... your nicotine isn't distractable. It's got LASER FUCKING FOCUS. If you don't FOCUS on your quit, you'll fail. Sorry.
"I do want to stop by here from time to time as I do my best to Kill The Can." - Your best sucks. Sorry dude. You said it yourself... you've tried and failed over and over again. Assuming you were "trying" your best those times? Fail.
"I hope I'll be inducted into the hall of fame three months from now." - You won't. You've already failed just in your attitude.
Get pissed all you want... I've seen it before. Until you change how your looking at your addiction, you'll fail.
When you're ready come on back. We can help. It's what we do.
chewie
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Wow. Thanks for the kind welcome. That's the inspiration I was looking for...
I guess I'll just stick to my plan and avoid this site after all.
man let me aks you sumpin. how much money are you gonna be pissin aways on gum under your 'plan'?
our plan is free and has the added bonis that your fisical cravins will be behind you afore novemember. with your 'plan' your fisical cravins dont evin start to end afore you take that last gum.
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Wow. Thanks for the kind welcome. That's the inspiration I was looking for...
I guess I'll just stick to my plan and avoid this site after all.
Gonna call bullshit here, brother.
Has it not been made clear that you are addicted to nicotine and not the chew? Though your story sounded like you are progressing from 4mg to 2mg, we here on KTC are all on 0mg and have made a commitment to remain on that dosage for the rest of our lives on this great earth.
Do me a favor. Undo your belt, reach down in your jeans, feel around for a bit and try and find your balls. You will need them to quit and even more to win over your sweetheart.
You've frequented this site from time-to-time and you posted here today. Obviously you don't understand what this site is all about.
Shit, I loved chewing just as much as the next guy on here, but I woke up one morning, threw in a nice two pinch, and was absolutely repulsed by it. So much as to go and throw the rest of the crap away and commit to myself, family, and friends that I wouldn't touch it again after 8 years of dipping.
You are an addict. You were a closet dipper and now you are a closet gum chewer. Give the crap up. You're only costing yourself another day of life, let alone the astronomically high price of poison.
You came here today to quit tomorrow. Fuck that. Quit today and I'll quit with you.
Best,
JMAC
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Really? You write a novel about yourself. Two guys respond with advice and you wanna leave.
Im not sure this place is for you, but I know how to quit. Wanna learn?
Your pseudo-badass approach is highly unappealing. I'm looking for advice and support, not criticism and not a scolding. [/QUOTE]
Sky-guys like you are a dime a dozen. And all of them are either ex-members of ktc, cuz they started something they cannot commit to, or they never got over their addiction in the first place.
Your attitude sux. Good luck with your woman, I hope she finds out your secret. Honesty in a relationship is a huge requirement. Thats also a big fail.
I could go on for hours, but you ain't got the balls to quit, so I won't waste any more space.
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BigSky,
I know some of these replies are harsh. (Go find my intro p. 7, I think - whsii - I too was about to say "fuck off, who needs KTC!) Then, one of the brothers saved my life via PMs. You MUST heed the words of Chewie and the other vets. Look at his Member number and quit date!! He still fights it. We all do. Hell, I'm only 74 days into my quit and am feeling great. But, the nic bitch will always be ready to pounce on our weakness unless we remain vigilant and quit just for today.
You are a junkie! Chewie's a junkie, I'm a junkie, Every single one of is. Until you quit pussy-footing around and deal with this head on, you will always be a junkie.
Throw all of the NRT stuff away and quit with us today. Get up again tomorrow and do it again.
BTW, Chewie and noone's replies were like pillow talk compare to what you'll hear from Souliman.
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Jesus you guys are dicks.
I got the message. Your points are valid and it's good advice, even if you are assholes.
I tossed the NRT shit in the dumpster.
I'll see you pricks in the morning for roll...
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Jesus you guys are dicks.
I got the message. Your points are valid and it's good advice, even if you are assholes.
I tossed the NRT shit in the dumpster.
I'll see you pricks in the morning for roll...
Only if you WANT it.
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I'm only two days in, and I am on fucking edge right now, but like they told me, once you spit that shit out of your mouth and throw away that pussy ass gum... Post roll and make today your day. Tomorrow never comes.
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Welcome to your life, brother.
Trash day better be tomorrow otherwise i'd have tossed that crap in the toilet.
Point is, you've surrounded yourself with nicotine for too long and the longer its in your system, the more you'll fight the need to quit. Stand up to that bitch and promise to yourself that you will not use for the rest of today. Second, go post roll and promise to us and your group that you will not use today. Its your word. It means everything to you. I haven't been here long, but i'll be damned if I ever go back on my word. Most important thing I have.
Proud to quit with you, Bigsky
JMAC
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Jesus you guys are dicks.
I got the message. Your points are valid and it's good advice, even if you are assholes.
I tossed the NRT shit in the dumpster.
I'll see you pricks in the morning for roll...
Now that's the spirit! Stay true to your word and you will beat this!! You gotta want it and you gotta want it bad! You can do this! Now go get in the February 2012 group and post roll today as Day 1 :)
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Congratulations on your decision Bigsky and welcome to Roll Call. Please remember that posting roll call is your promise to not use Nicotine for the day. It's your word, don't break it. And remember to post roll again early tomorrow.
Yes these guys might have some rough edges but they're really a bunch of softies as long as you don't break your word. Try to listen to their advice over the Nic Bitch's screams as she gets flushed from your body. This place works - I haven't fed my addiction for 55 days straight after 38 years of 1+ cans of cope a day.
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Only on day two but not only do you need to take it one day at a time, but one crave at a time, realizing that the last crave has gone away as will the one you are dealing with at any given moment. Congradulations on your decison to a better you
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Awsome! I'm glad you joined us. I'm a planner. I love to plan. I plan my day at work first thing every morning. I plan my time off work. I like to plan vacations, grocery lists, budgets, ... I plan fuckin' everything. Until I found KTC, my quit plan would have been a lot like yours. Maybe even more detailed (if that's possible).
One week ago today, I decited to listen to the guys on here, flushed a full can of copenhagen, grabbed my balls, and held on for the ride. Point being, if I can do this, anyone can. And, I even had a good weekend and feel really good today.
There are actual people, a lot of 'em, who sucessfully quit, offering to give you all the support you need. Today brother, I QUIT WITH YOU. It's a decision, every day. It's your word, to us, to not use any form of nicotine, one day at a time.
MattMan
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Jesus you guys are dicks.
I got the message. Your points are valid and it's good advice, even if you are assholes.
I tossed the NRT shit in the dumpster.
I'll see you pricks in the morning for roll...
Now THAT is the kinda attitude I can get behind... See ya in the morning.
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Jesus you guys are dicks.
I got the message. Your points are valid and it's good advice, even if you are assholes.
I tossed the NRT shit in the dumpster.
I'll see you pricks in the morning for roll...
A lot of dicks and assholes in here...but they're all great dicks and assholes.
Nice work. Get some quit.
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A lot of dicks and assholes in here...but they're all great dicks and assholes.
Nice work. Get some quit.
Well, if that's how it's gonna be, I can roll with it.
See you tomorrow. 'Finger'
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I love it. Ok sky, you have already learned a valuable lesson. That is, everyone of us were able to bullshit girlfriends, wives, etc. The moment we walked in to KTC and started to deal the drug addict bullshit the whole fucking place starts to roll their eyes. "That sounds like the shit I used to say". So welcome to a gang of drug addicts. You can check the bullshit at the door. We can smell it a mile a way.
Read this: http://killthecan.org/robs/ilikechewing.asp (http://killthecan.org/robs/ilikechewing.asp)
It explains why the gum, the cig, the dip took the edge off. I thought of this while I was reading your story.
Also, read this. http://killthecan.org/robs/law.asp (http://killthecan.org/robs/law.asp)
This law is as true as gravity. It is why you get hooked back in so easily.
Anyway, I am glad you are here. Post up tomorrow.
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You can check the bullshit at the door. We can smell it a mile a way.
My fellow running addict pulls double time as a sage. I am stealing this line. Well said my friend.
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A lot of dicks and assholes in here...but they're all great dicks and assholes.
Nice work. Get some quit.
Well, if that's how it's gonna be, I can roll with it.
See you tomorrow. 'Finger'
Not the welcome you may have thought you were going to get, but it is a sincere welcome, none the less.
Something for you to ponder tomorrow when you feel like poking your eyes out - its ok to hate me right now. Also, please remember...you asked for this, and we CAN help you quit.
Your success is entirely up to you.
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I think of these people in here this way: Does nicotine politely tap you on the shoulder and ASK if you want to suck on her tit? No, she slowly starts poking you with needles and then bashes you over the head with a cast iron frying pan. We can either take that treatment from the NIC, or we can take it from our brothers and sisters here at KTC. But only one of those options leads to freedom.
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A lot of dicks and assholes in here...but they're all great dicks and assholes.
Damn you, Souli. No homo, right? :unsure:
Montana, it's Wednesday. Get your ass over to February 2012 and post your day 2.
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A lot of dicks and assholes in here...but they're all great dicks and assholes.
Damn you, Souli. No homo, right? :unsure:
Montana, it's Wednesday. Get your ass over to February 2012 and post your day 2.
No homo indeed.
This is not a pleasure zone. This is a quit arena.
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Jesus you guys are dicks.
I got the message. Your points are valid and it's good advice, even if you are assholes.
I tossed the NRT shit in the dumpster.
I'll see you pricks in the morning for roll...
AWESOME! Sky.....now you are talking like a fucking quitter! You got this! :D
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Jesus you guys are dicks.
I got the message. Your points are valid and it's good advice, even if you are assholes.
I tossed the NRT shit in the dumpster.
I'll see you pricks in the morning for roll...
AWESOME! Sky.....now you are talking like a fucking quitter! You got this! :D
Great to see you made the right choice. You got lots of support waiting for you to post roll today. Let's do this damn thing. Reach out if you need anything.
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Are the quit community rooms just for posting roll or should I post random shit about my quit in there?
So ya'll know, I'm in the Mountain time zone, so I get up later than those of you on the east and Midwest clocks. Second, I usually don't get into work until later in the morning, and I haven't figured out how to post roll from my Droid, so I'll post as soon as I get in. If it's a little later I don't want people to think I've given up. It'll be before noon unless something comes up. I've got an erratic schedule with my job.
On another note...I had a dream that I was at a concert and decided to use the gum to stave off a nic fit. I was so pissed at myself and knew ya'll would let me have it. When I woke up I was VERY relieved that it was just a dream. I didn't want to face the wrath of all my asshole quittin' bros for having to admit I cheated. I think that dream helped, because so far I'm feeling great today. I've got my coffee, a danish, and several packs of CHEWING gum (not the nic shit) at the stand by. Last night was a good test. Had some beers with friends, didn't chew the gum.
Day 2 and feeling good.
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Are the quit community rooms just for posting roll or should I post random shit about my quit in there?
So ya'll know, I'm in the Mountain time zone, so I get up later than those of you on the east and Midwest clocks. Second, I usually don't get into work until later in the morning, and I haven't figured out how to post roll from my Droid, so I'll post as soon as I get in. If it's a little later I don't want people to think I've given up. It'll be before noon unless something comes up. I've got an erratic schedule with my job.
On another note...I had a dream that I was at a concert and decided to use the gum to stave off a nic fit. I was so pissed at myself and knew ya'll would let me have it. When I woke up I was VERY relieved that it was just a dream. I didn't want to face the wrath of all my asshole quittin' bros for having to admit I cheated. I think that dream helped, because so far I'm feeling great today. I've got my coffee, a danish, and several packs of CHEWING gum (not the nic shit) at the stand by. Last night was a good test. Had some beers with friends, didn't chew the gum.
Day 2 and feeling good.
welcome to the club sky. Some need a lil push to get in, but glad you are in. You can post anything you want in your group. Definitely post roll, but feel free to post thoughts, rages, questions about stuff, anything. And you can post roll with any other group on here. In fact, we'd like to have you post with us in December 2010, just tell em tarp sent ya.
Need anything else, PM me and I'll give you me cell #. Having a few #'s is crucial, you never know when you need talking off the ledge. Saved my ass a few times.
tarp
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Are the quit community rooms just for posting roll or should I post random shit about my quit in there?
So ya'll know, I'm in the Mountain time zone, so I get up later than those of you on the east and Midwest clocks. Second, I usually don't get into work until later in the morning, and I haven't figured out how to post roll from my Droid, so I'll post as soon as I get in. If it's a little later I don't want people to think I've given up. It'll be before noon unless something comes up. I've got an erratic schedule with my job.
On another note...I had a dream that I was at a concert and decided to use the gum to stave off a nic fit. I was so pissed at myself and knew ya'll would let me have it. When I woke up I was VERY relieved that it was just a dream. I didn't want to face the wrath of all my asshole quittin' bros for having to admit I cheated. I think that dream helped, because so far I'm feeling great today. I've got my coffee, a danish, and several packs of CHEWING gum (not the nic shit) at the stand by. Last night was a good test. Had some beers with friends, didn't chew the gum.
Day 2 and feeling good.
Sky,
Try to stay away from the beer right now or situations that lead you astray. Make your QUIT priority #1---nothing is more important--NOTHING.
Great job posting roll----you are the first in the February group. As more start joining that group start helping them-----that will make your Quit rock solid.
Also, read everything on this site and educate yourself.
Pm me if you need anything---You got this!!!!
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Are the quit community rooms just for posting roll or should I post random shit about my quit in there?
So ya'll know, I'm in the Mountain time zone, so I get up later than those of you on the east and Midwest clocks. Second, I usually don't get into work until later in the morning, and I haven't figured out how to post roll from my Droid, so I'll post as soon as I get in. If it's a little later I don't want people to think I've given up. It'll be before noon unless something comes up. I've got an erratic schedule with my job.
On another note...I had a dream that I was at a concert and decided to use the gum to stave off a nic fit. I was so pissed at myself and knew ya'll would let me have it. When I woke up I was VERY relieved that it was just a dream. I didn't want to face the wrath of all my asshole quittin' bros for having to admit I cheated. I think that dream helped, because so far I'm feeling great today. I've got my coffee, a danish, and several packs of CHEWING gum (not the nic shit) at the stand by. Last night was a good test. Had some beers with friends, didn't chew the gum.
Day 2 and feeling good.
welcome to the club sky. Some need a lil push to get in, but glad you are in. You can post anything you want in your group. Definitely post roll, but feel free to post thoughts, rages, questions about stuff, anything. And you can post roll with any other group on here. In fact, we'd like to have you post with us in December 2010, just tell em tarp sent ya.
Need anything else, PM me and I'll give you me cell #. Having a few #'s is crucial, you never know when you need talking off the ledge. Saved my ass a few times.
tarp
Ditto every damn word Tarp said.
Well, except you can tell them Rad and Tarp sent you. We're like gods over there, right Tarp? ;)
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Having a few #'s is crucial, you never know when you need talking off the ledge. Saved my ass a few times.
I actually talked to an old friend last night. He was the first person I called after work to tell him I'm quit. He and I used to chew and smoke when we were little kids. He quit a long time ago tho. I was always kinda jealous. He asked me why I was quitting. I said I was sick of feeling like an addict and sick of literally orbiting my entire life around a can of fucking chew. We had a good talk about his quit and mine. Made getting through the rest of the day pretty easy.
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Are the quit community rooms just for posting roll or should I post random shit about my quit in there?
man you can post random shit bout any wheres. but man a lot a that stuff i want to find i post in my intro thred so i no wheres to look for it. speshully the shitty days man. then you can look back and see how far you came as a quiterer. plus man if you post in roll may be like 10 peeple will look at it afore its way down the page. here man tons a peeple will reed it.
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Having a few #'s is crucial, you never know when you need talking off the ledge. Saved my ass a few times.
I actually talked to an old friend last night. He was the first person I called after work to tell him I'm quit. He and I used to chew and smoke when we were little kids. He quit a long time ago tho. I was always kinda jealous. He asked me why I was quitting. I said I was sick of feeling like an addict and sick of literally orbiting my entire life around a can of fucking chew. We had a good talk about his quit and mine. Made getting through the rest of the day pretty easy.
That's great; but we have found that if you get involved with someone on the board, it makes things a lot better.
Not a demand, by any means. It took me a while to give and get numbers. But the few that I do have have been invaluable.
...just sayin'...
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Three weeks without a chew. Three days without the gum. Feeling good.
So far I really haven't had a serious craving. I've had caving dreams, but each time I wake up from one of those I just all that more motivated to stay quit. Seeds, Smokey Mountain for the times I KNOW I'll have a serious crave, and gum are doing the trick. So far no freak-out moments.
I did find myself struggling to pay attention to my girlfriend last night. She was talking about work and I just didn't want to listen to her at all. I was SUPER annoyed as she talked about drama involving co-workers. I just wanted to say, "I don't want to hear any more..." But that would have be a super dickhead thing to do to her, so I chalked it up to the quit and did my best to indulge her. Then I went to bed as fast as I could after that. I think that little period of impatience and anxiousness was the worst of the symptoms so far. Other than that, I've been sailing right along without any problems. Not to say I don't have withdrawal symptoms, but they're definitely manageable.
Turns out the bartender at my happy-hour joint was inspired by my quit. He killed the can about 12 days ago and ripped off his patch as of yesterday. I told him I was with him. I also gave him the link to this website and told him he should join in on the fun. We'll see if he shows up. I told him what huge assholes all you guys were, so maybe, just maybe we'll see him around here soon.
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Three weeks without a chew. Three days without the gum. Feeling good.
So far I really haven't had a serious craving. I've had caving dreams, but each time I wake up from one of those I just all that more motivated to stay quit. Seeds, Smokey Mountain for the times I KNOW I'll have a serious crave, and gum are doing the trick. So far no freak-out moments.
I did find myself struggling to pay attention to my girlfriend last night. She was talking about work and I just didn't want to listen to her at all. I was SUPER annoyed as she talked about drama involving co-workers. I just wanted to say, "I don't want to hear any more..." But that would have be a super dickhead thing to do to her, so I chalked it up to the quit and did my best to indulge her. Then I went to bed as fast as I could after that. I think that little period of impatience and anxiousness was the worst of the symptoms so far. Other than that, I've been sailing right along without any problems. Not to say I don't have withdrawal symptoms, but they're definitely manageable.
Turns out the bartender at my happy-hour joint was inspired by my quit. He killed the can about 12 days ago and ripped off his patch as of yesterday. I told him I was with him. I also gave him the link to this website and told him he should join in on the fun. We'll see if he shows up. I told him what huge assholes all you guys were, so maybe, just maybe we'll see him around here soon.
I don't care what everyone else says about you bigsky... I think your an alright guy.
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I don't care what everyone else says about you bigsky... I think your an alright guy.
Haha. Thanks, DS. Let's just say I might have some personality conflicts with a few folks on this site. All-in-all we're all after the same goal. A common thread binds us...and all that shit.
You're pretty badass yourself DS (I have a hard time actually calling you dippshit, cuz that's what I'd call someone I don't like).
You kickin' ass today? I know you've had a few rough patches. Looking forward to your trip tomorrow?
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Three weeks without a chew. Three days without the gum. Feeling good.
So far I really haven't had a serious craving. I've had caving dreams, but each time I wake up from one of those I just all that more motivated to stay quit. Seeds, Smokey Mountain for the times I KNOW I'll have a serious crave, and gum are doing the trick. So far no freak-out moments.
I did find myself struggling to pay attention to my girlfriend last night. She was talking about work and I just didn't want to listen to her at all. I was SUPER annoyed as she talked about drama involving co-workers. I just wanted to say, "I don't want to hear any more..." But that would have be a super dickhead thing to do to her, so I chalked it up to the quit and did my best to indulge her. Then I went to bed as fast as I could after that. I think that little period of impatience and anxiousness was the worst of the symptoms so far. Other than that, I've been sailing right along without any problems. Not to say I don't have withdrawal symptoms, but they're definitely manageable.
Turns out the bartender at my happy-hour joint was inspired by my quit. He killed the can about 12 days ago and ripped off his patch as of yesterday. I told him I was with him. I also gave him the link to this website and told him he should join in on the fun. We'll see if he shows up. I told him what huge assholes all you guys were, so maybe, just maybe we'll see him around here soon.
I don't care what everyone else says about you bigsky... I think your an alright guy.
It just took him a day or two to realize that we are GOOD assholes! 'arse'
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I don't care what everyone else says about you bigsky... I think your an alright guy.
Haha. Thanks, DS. Let's just say I might have some personality conflicts with a few folks on this site. All-in-all we're all after the same goal. A common thread binds us...and all that shit.
You're pretty badass yourself DS (I have a hard time actually calling you dippshit, cuz that's what I'd call someone I don't like).
You kickin' ass today? I know you've had a few rough patches. Looking forward to your trip tomorrow?
I am pretty bad ass. But I already knew that. And its ok, call me dipshit. Thats what my wife calls me so I am used to it.
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I don't care what everyone else says about you bigsky... I think your an alright guy.
Haha. Thanks, DS. Let's just say I might have some personality conflicts with a few folks on this site. All-in-all we're all after the same goal. A common thread binds us...and all that shit.
You're pretty badass yourself DS (I have a hard time actually calling you dippshit, cuz that's what I'd call someone I don't like).
You kickin' ass today? I know you've had a few rough patches. Looking forward to your trip tomorrow?
I am pretty bad ass. But I already knew that. And its ok, call me dipshit. Thats what my wife calls me so I am used to it.
You two need a room. Fags.
bigsky ----- 'rem' ------ dippshit
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I don't care what everyone else says about you bigsky... I think your an alright guy.
Haha. Thanks, DS. Let's just say I might have some personality conflicts with a few folks on this site. All-in-all we're all after the same goal. A common thread binds us...and all that shit.
You're pretty badass yourself DS (I have a hard time actually calling you dippshit, cuz that's what I'd call someone I don't like).
You kickin' ass today? I know you've had a few rough patches. Looking forward to your trip tomorrow?
I am pretty bad ass. But I already knew that. And its ok, call me dipshit. Thats what my wife calls me so I am used to it.
You two need a room. Fags.
bigsky ----- 'rem' ------ dippshit
Thank you sir may I have another
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I don't care what everyone else says about you bigsky... I think your an alright guy.
Haha. Thanks, DS. Let's just say I might have some personality conflicts with a few folks on this site. All-in-all we're all after the same goal. A common thread binds us...and all that shit.
You're pretty badass yourself DS (I have a hard time actually calling you dippshit, cuz that's what I'd call someone I don't like).
You kickin' ass today? I know you've had a few rough patches. Looking forward to your trip tomorrow?
I am pretty bad ass. But I already knew that. And its ok, call me dipshit. Thats what my wife calls me so I am used to it.
You two need a room. Fags.
bigsky ----- 'rem' ------ dippshit
Come here noonelikesaquitter, ill switch your ass too..
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I don't care what everyone else says about you bigsky... I think your an alright guy.
Haha. Thanks, DS. Let's just say I might have some personality conflicts with a few folks on this site. All-in-all we're all after the same goal. A common thread binds us...and all that shit.
You're pretty badass yourself DS (I have a hard time actually calling you dippshit, cuz that's what I'd call someone I don't like).
You kickin' ass today? I know you've had a few rough patches. Looking forward to your trip tomorrow?
I am pretty bad ass. But I already knew that. And its ok, call me dipshit. Thats what my wife calls me so I am used to it.
You two need a room. Fags.
bigsky ----- 'rem' ------ dippshit
Come here noonelikesaquitter, ill switch your ass too..
You can call me NOLAQ...or 'Big Papa'.
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And its ok, call me dipshit. Thats what my wife calls me so I am used to it.
'crackup' 'crackup' 'crackup' 'crackup' 'crackup'
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I don't care what everyone else says about you bigsky... I think your an alright guy.
Haha. Thanks, DS. Let's just say I might have some personality conflicts with a few folks on this site. All-in-all we're all after the same goal. A common thread binds us...and all that shit.
You're pretty badass yourself DS (I have a hard time actually calling you dippshit, cuz that's what I'd call someone I don't like).
You kickin' ass today? I know you've had a few rough patches. Looking forward to your trip tomorrow?
I am pretty bad ass. But I already knew that. And its ok, call me dipshit. Thats what my wife calls me so I am used to it.
You two need a room. Fags.
bigsky ----- 'rem' ------ dippshit
Come here noonelikesaquitter, ill switch your ass too..
You can call me NOLAQ...or 'Big Papa'.
I don't usually miss stuff, and rarely do I let shit go over my head. But I couldn't for the life of me figure out who the hell NOLAQ was. Now I get it.
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I don't care what everyone else says about you bigsky... I think your an alright guy.
Haha. Thanks, DS. Let's just say I might have some personality conflicts with a few folks on this site. All-in-all we're all after the same goal. A common thread binds us...and all that shit.
You're pretty badass yourself DS (I have a hard time actually calling you dippshit, cuz that's what I'd call someone I don't like).
You kickin' ass today? I know you've had a few rough patches. Looking forward to your trip tomorrow?
I am pretty bad ass. But I already knew that. And its ok, call me dipshit. Thats what my wife calls me so I am used to it.
You two need a room. Fags.
bigsky ----- 'rem' ------ dippshit
Come here noonelikesaquitter, ill switch your ass too..
You can call me NOLAQ...or 'Big Papa'.
I don't usually miss stuff, and rarely do I let shit go over my head. But I couldn't for the life of me figure out who the hell NOLAQ was. Now I get it.
When I first started here I thought NOLAQ was some sort of laxative you took to help with withdrawal.
Welcome aboard bro. Get some quit. Fight for it.
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ooooohhhh. There we go.
The nic bitch must be feeling a little jaded today cuz her overtures are becoming a little more obvious this afternoon. Felt fine the first 48 hours. Still feeling more or less fine, but I've actually felt the crave a few times this afternoon. Nothing serious, but it was definitely there. Funny how that bitch plays mind tricks on you. She reminds me of my ex-wife: she tries to make you forget your quit. Like when I find myself feeling for my wedding ring even tho I haven't worn the fucking thing in four years. I guess I'll deal with the nic bitch the same way I dealt with my ex: ignore her.
Oh well. Just a few more hours till I'm out of work and away from the worst of the triggers. Might have to go for a run today to burn some of the extra calories I'm putting on eating all these goddamned seeds and candy.
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I don't care what everyone else says about you bigsky... I think your an alright guy.
Haha. Thanks, DS. Let's just say I might have some personality conflicts with a few folks on this site. All-in-all we're all after the same goal. A common thread binds us...and all that shit.
You're pretty badass yourself DS (I have a hard time actually calling you dippshit, cuz that's what I'd call someone I don't like).
You kickin' ass today? I know you've had a few rough patches. Looking forward to your trip tomorrow?
I am pretty bad ass. But I already knew that. And its ok, call me dipshit. Thats what my wife calls me so I am used to it.
You two need a room. Fags.
bigsky ----- 'rem' ------ dippshit
Come here noonelikesaquitter, ill switch your ass too..
You can call me NOLAQ...or 'Big Papa'.
I don't usually miss stuff, and rarely do I let shit go over my head. But I couldn't for the life of me figure out who the hell NOLAQ was. Now I get it.
When I first started here I thought NOLAQ was some sort of laxative you took to help with withdrawal.
Welcome aboard bro. Get some quit. Fight for it.
I did not come here to be made sport of.
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I don't care what everyone else says about you bigsky... I think your an alright guy.
Haha. Thanks, DS. Let's just say I might have some personality conflicts with a few folks on this site. All-in-all we're all after the same goal. A common thread binds us...and all that shit.
You're pretty badass yourself DS (I have a hard time actually calling you dippshit, cuz that's what I'd call someone I don't like).
You kickin' ass today? I know you've had a few rough patches. Looking forward to your trip tomorrow?
I am pretty bad ass. But I already knew that. And its ok, call me dipshit. Thats what my wife calls me so I am used to it.
You two need a room. Fags.
bigsky ----- 'rem' ------ dippshit
Come here noonelikesaquitter, ill switch your ass too..
You can call me NOLAQ...or 'Big Papa'.
I don't usually miss stuff, and rarely do I let shit go over my head. But I couldn't for the life of me figure out who the hell NOLAQ was. Now I get it.
When I first started here I thought NOLAQ was some sort of laxative you took to help with withdrawal.
Welcome aboard bro. Get some quit. Fight for it.
I did not come here to be made sport of.
****throws ball at you****
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Posted this on the Feb 12 quit thread, decided to copy here for future reference.
Srodman, I here you buddy. Yesterday was the first big test in terms of craves. First serious craves of the Quit, but I never wavered. I find if you embrace the fact that you're just going to deal with some serious shit...kinda like when you feel a bad cold or the flu coming on and you know their ain't shit you can do about it except deal with it...it's not THAT bad to just suck it up, take it like a man, and deal. Don't get me wrong: I was well aware of the fact that the nic bitch was screaming and pounding on my door begging for another romp like a cock-starved ex, but like my ex, I didn't even think about lettin' her in.
This may sound kinda fucked up, but I'm actually kinda relishing my quit. Embracing the suck if you will. I'm a highly competitive and somewhat masochistic sumbitch anyway, so when I feel those craves I get into a different head space. I turn on this FUCK YOU switch and roll with it.
I have to say last night DID suck. Woke up at 2 a.m. thinking about this fucking forum and just could not get the QUIT out of my head. I bet I tossed and turned for hours. I almost woke my girlfriend up to tell her what was going on, but I just don't have time to really talk it out after dropping a bomb on her (that I've been lying about my nicotine addiction since we met), so I'm going to hold off till Sunday when we both have more time to spend together. Then I'll come clean and the Quit will step up to another level. I'll have another person to be accountable to besides all you assholes.
Feeling GREAT today. Really starting to notice the difference on Day 4. I know I've got a long way to go, there will be ups and downs, but each day is a day of freedom, and so for that I'm grateful EVERY DAY.
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I don't care what everyone else says about you bigsky... I think your an alright guy.
Haha. Thanks, DS. Let's just say I might have some personality conflicts with a few folks on this site. All-in-all we're all after the same goal. A common thread binds us...and all that shit.
You're pretty badass yourself DS (I have a hard time actually calling you dippshit, cuz that's what I'd call someone I don't like).
You kickin' ass today? I know you've had a few rough patches. Looking forward to your trip tomorrow?
I am pretty bad ass. But I already knew that. And its ok, call me dipshit. Thats what my wife calls me so I am used to it.
You two need a room. Fags.
bigsky ----- 'rem' ------ dippshit
Come here noonelikesaquitter, ill switch your ass too..
You can call me NOLAQ...or 'Big Papa'.
I don't usually miss stuff, and rarely do I let shit go over my head. But I couldn't for the life of me figure out who the hell NOLAQ was. Now I get it.
When I first started here I thought NOLAQ was some sort of laxative you took to help with withdrawal.
Welcome aboard bro. Get some quit. Fight for it.
I did not come here to be made sport of.
****throws ball at you****
HaHa, Try a Wrench instead! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iXP9yoc4VY)
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Bigsky. I am proud to be quit with you today brother. I wanted to tell you that I sat with an old friend tonight, drinking beer, as he was sitting there being a nic slave, I abstained. It tested my quit to the max, but I didn't touch the shit.
Stay quit.
The dippshit
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Bigsky. I am proud to be quit with you today brother. I wanted to tell you that I sat with an old friend tonight, drinking beer, as he was sitting there being a nic slave, I abstained. It tested my quit to the max, but I didn't touch the shit.
Stay quit.
The dippshit
You know...as sadistic as this sounds...I kinda like the superior feeling I have as I tell friends who are addicted to nic "no thanks" when they offer it up. I enjoy the look on their face as they realize I'm serious, that I have actually quit. It's like they've lost a family member or something. That's one less person in their life who helps justify their addiction. That's one more person in their life whose mere existence rubs their addiction in their face.
On the flipside...I've got a another buddy who was inspired by my quit and now he's busting his balls to give up the nic. We talk about it a lot and put a lot of encouragement on one another. And you can bet your first born if I see him dipping I'm going to go all NOLAQ on his ass.
I dunno. A week in and I'm feeling fucking awesome. I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop, but I'm loving this quit so much at this point that I really don't have a problem turning my back on the craves. I just LOVE being quit too much to stick that poisonous shit in my mouth. I want to feel proud, not ashamed. One dip and I'll feel like a rotten turd for weeks...maybe months. Just not worth it.
Proud be to quittin with the class of Feb. '12.
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Bigsky. I am proud to be quit with you today brother. I wanted to tell you that I sat with an old friend tonight, drinking beer, as he was sitting there being a nic slave, I abstained. It tested my quit to the max, but I didn't touch the shit.
Stay quit.
The dippshit
You know...as sadistic as this sounds...I kinda like the superior feeling I have as I tell friends who are addicted to nic "no thanks" when they offer it up. I enjoy the look on their face as they realize I'm serious, that I have actually quit. It's like they've lost a family member or something. That's one less person in their life who helps justify their addiction. That's one more person in their life whose mere existence rubs their addiction in their face.
On the flipside...I've got a another buddy who was inspired by my quit and now he's busting his balls to give up the nic. We talk about it a lot and put a lot of encouragement on one another. And you can bet your first born if I see him dipping I'm going to go all NOLAQ on his ass.
I dunno. A week in and I'm feeling fucking awesome. I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop, but I'm loving this quit so much at this point that I really don't have a problem turning my back on the craves. I just LOVE being quit too much to stick that poisonous shit in my mouth. I want to feel proud, not ashamed. One dip and I'll feel like a rotten turd for weeks...maybe months. Just not worth it.
Proud be to quittin with the class of Feb. '12.
I realize I'm a complete tool at times, and you may not give two shits about my opinion, but I am gonna drop it here anyway.
I'm very proud of your quit and your attitude right now.
I do want to caution you on something, though; the other shoe will drop. You can bet a paycheck on it. Just remember this feeling you have now. How proud you are of yourself. How awesome life is when you're not chained to a tin can, cuz when she comes knocking...she's gonna knock hard.
Arm yourself with this site, and it's tools (not necessarily me). While it's great to inspire your buddies, remember - YOUR quit is A-Number One right now.
One week of freedom. Awesome. When you were typing your very first post at the bottom...did you think you would ever go a week?
Well done Sky.
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Bigsky. I am proud to be quit with you today brother. I wanted to tell you that I sat with an old friend tonight, drinking beer, as he was sitting there being a nic slave, I abstained. It tested my quit to the max, but I didn't touch the shit.
Stay quit.
The dippshit
You know...as sadistic as this sounds...I kinda like the superior feeling I have as I tell friends who are addicted to nic "no thanks" when they offer it up. I enjoy the look on their face as they realize I'm serious, that I have actually quit. It's like they've lost a family member or something. That's one less person in their life who helps justify their addiction. That's one more person in their life whose mere existence rubs their addiction in their face.
On the flipside...I've got a another buddy who was inspired by my quit and now he's busting his balls to give up the nic. We talk about it a lot and put a lot of encouragement on one another. And you can bet your first born if I see him dipping I'm going to go all NOLAQ on his ass.
I dunno. A week in and I'm feeling fucking awesome. I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop, but I'm loving this quit so much at this point that I really don't have a problem turning my back on the craves. I just LOVE being quit too much to stick that poisonous shit in my mouth. I want to feel proud, not ashamed. One dip and I'll feel like a rotten turd for weeks...maybe months. Just not worth it.
Proud be to quittin with the class of Feb. '12.
You will begin to notice that users will have a new found respect for you. Deep down, all addicts hate being a slave. Some addicts decide to quit, others continue to use. They may not quit, but they are jealous and think you are a bad ass. You are. Keep bringing the quit 1 day at a time. :)
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I realize I'm a complete tool at times, and you may not give two shits about my opinion, but I am gonna drop it here anyway.
I'm very proud of your quit and your attitude right now.
I do want to caution you on something, though; the other shoe will drop. You can bet a paycheck on it. Just remember this feeling you have now. How proud you are of yourself. How awesome life is when you're not chained to a tin can, cuz when she comes knocking...she's gonna knock hard.
Arm yourself with this site, and it's tools (not necessarily me). While it's great to inspire your buddies, remember - YOUR quit is A-Number One right now.
One week of freedom. Awesome. When you were typing your very first post at the bottom...did you think you would ever go a week?
Well done Sky.
I don't think you're a complete tool, NOLAQ.
Your opinions are valued. I just take the advice on this site À la carte. Advice that's applicable to me and my situation, I take to heart. Advice that might be more suitable for someone else, I take with a grain of salt.
For instance, advice that says, "You're doing great, but..." and then follows with all the pitfalls, temptations and craves I'll face, etc. doesn't necessarily help me. It doesn't work with my psychology. It just pisses me off. I'm what you might call a positive reinforcement kind-of-guy. I know full well what's coming, and I've prepared myself to deal with it when it comes.
The other shoe may or may not drop. But I'm not too worried about it, and I'm not going to worry about it until it happens...if it happens.
I don't obsesses about my quit. I don't think about it all the time. Nicotine doesn't define me anymore. I'm transitioning my mindset from "quitting" to "quit." The sooner I'm quit, rather than quitting, the sooner I can move on with my life.
But yeah, I appreciate your opinion...sometimes. B)
-
I realize I'm a complete tool at times, and you may not give two shits about my opinion, but I am gonna drop it here anyway.
I'm very proud of your quit and your attitude right now.Â
I do want to caution you on something, though; the other shoe will drop. You can bet a paycheck on it. Just remember this feeling you have now. How proud you are of yourself. How awesome life is when you're not chained to a tin can, cuz when she comes knocking...she's gonna knock hard.
Arm yourself with this site, and it's tools (not necessarily me). While it's great to inspire your buddies, remember - YOUR quit is A-Number One right now.Â
One week of freedom. Awesome. When you were typing your very first post at the bottom...did you think you would ever go a week?
Well done Sky.
I don't think you're a complete tool, NOLAQ.
Your opinions are valued. I just take the advice on this site À la carte. Advice that's applicable to me and my situation, I take to heart. Advice that might be more suitable for someone else, I take with a grain of salt.
For instance, advice that says, "You're doing great, but..." and then follows with all the pitfalls, temptations and craves I'll face, etc. doesn't necessarily help me. It doesn't work with my psychology. It just pisses me off. I'm what you might call a positive reinforcement kind-of-guy. I know full well what's coming, and I've prepared myself to deal with it when it comes.
The other shoe may or may not drop. But I'm not too worried about it, and I'm not going to worry about it until it happens...if it happens.
I don't obsesses about my quit. I don't think about it all the time. Nicotine doesn't define me anymore. I'm transitioning my mindset from "quitting" to "quit." The sooner I'm quit, rather than quitting, the sooner I can move on with my life.
But yeah, I appreciate your opinion...sometimes. B)
NOLAQ is correct. The new quit smell fades just like a the new car smell. I like your attitude. Deal with tomorrow when it comes. In our desire to help, we sometimes use the wrong techniques with the wrong folks. Keep the quit. Reach out to me, NOLAQ or anyone when and if necessary. We are 100% behind you.
-
I realize I'm a complete tool at times, and you may not give two shits about my opinion, but I am gonna drop it here anyway.
I'm very proud of your quit and your attitude right now.Â
I do want to caution you on something, though; the other shoe will drop. You can bet a paycheck on it. Just remember this feeling you have now. How proud you are of yourself. How awesome life is when you're not chained to a tin can, cuz when she comes knocking...she's gonna knock hard.
Arm yourself with this site, and it's tools (not necessarily me). While it's great to inspire your buddies, remember - YOUR quit is A-Number One right now.Â
One week of freedom. Awesome. When you were typing your very first post at the bottom...did you think you would ever go a week?
Well done Sky.
I don't think you're a complete tool, NOLAQ.
Your opinions are valued. I just take the advice on this site À la carte. Advice that's applicable to me and my situation, I take to heart. Advice that might be more suitable for someone else, I take with a grain of salt.
For instance, advice that says, "You're doing great, but..." and then follows with all the pitfalls, temptations and craves I'll face, etc. doesn't necessarily help me. It doesn't work with my psychology. It just pisses me off. I'm what you might call a positive reinforcement kind-of-guy. I know full well what's coming, and I've prepared myself to deal with it when it comes.
The other shoe may or may not drop. But I'm not too worried about it, and I'm not going to worry about it until it happens...if it happens.
I don't obsesses about my quit. I don't think about it all the time. Nicotine doesn't define me anymore. I'm transitioning my mindset from "quitting" to "quit." The sooner I'm quit, rather than quitting, the sooner I can move on with my life.
But yeah, I appreciate your opinion...sometimes. B)
NOLAQ is correct. The new quit smell fades just like a the new car smell. I like your attitude. Deal with tomorrow when it comes. In our desire to help, we sometimes use the wrong techniques with the wrong folks. Keep the quit. Reach out to me, NOLAQ or anyone when and if necessary. We are 100% behind you.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not disillusional in thinking it's going to be a field of roses from here on out. I just don't think it makes much sense to deflate a quitter's sense of pride, success or accomplishment when he's high on his quit. Being excited about the quit makes the suck bearable and keeps me motivated.
Sometimes sayin' "Way to go on your kick ass quit. If things turn around and you find the suck wrapping it's hands around your neck, remember your KTC training and get your ass in here ASAP. We're all here to help you..." might work better than, "Glad you're having a good quit today, but it WILL wear off and things will suck ass and you'll fail in your quit if you're not prepared with all of the great advice all us experienced quitters have to offer..."
I'm really not trying to be an asshole here or to just argue with you guys, but I'm not always going to be able to turn to this site when shit gets rough. As great as this site is and as helpful as ya'll are, you're more or less a bunch of random, faceless, nameless dudes who have NO idea who I am or what I'm about. I'm going to have to quit whether I have an Internet connection or not, and sayin' that I've got to rely on this website to get me through is just wrong in my case. That ain't going to work. The accountability aspect and the comradery of the group and the roll is fantastic. But it takes a lot more than that. There's a real world that I have to live in with my quit.
-
I realize I'm a complete tool at times, and you may not give two shits about my opinion, but I am gonna drop it here anyway.
I'm very proud of your quit and your attitude right now.Â
I do want to caution you on something, though; the other shoe will drop. You can bet a paycheck on it. Just remember this feeling you have now. How proud you are of yourself. How awesome life is when you're not chained to a tin can, cuz when she comes knocking...she's gonna knock hard.
Arm yourself with this site, and it's tools (not necessarily me). While it's great to inspire your buddies, remember - YOUR quit is A-Number One right now.Â
One week of freedom. Awesome. When you were typing your very first post at the bottom...did you think you would ever go a week?
Well done Sky.
I don't think you're a complete tool, NOLAQ.
Your opinions are valued. I just take the advice on this site À la carte. Advice that's applicable to me and my situation, I take to heart. Advice that might be more suitable for someone else, I take with a grain of salt.
For instance, advice that says, "You're doing great, but..." and then follows with all the pitfalls, temptations and craves I'll face, etc. doesn't necessarily help me. It doesn't work with my psychology. It just pisses me off. I'm what you might call a positive reinforcement kind-of-guy. I know full well what's coming, and I've prepared myself to deal with it when it comes.
The other shoe may or may not drop. But I'm not too worried about it, and I'm not going to worry about it until it happens...if it happens.
I don't obsesses about my quit. I don't think about it all the time. Nicotine doesn't define me anymore. I'm transitioning my mindset from "quitting" to "quit." The sooner I'm quit, rather than quitting, the sooner I can move on with my life.
But yeah, I appreciate your opinion...sometimes. B)
NOLAQ is correct. The new quit smell fades just like a the new car smell. I like your attitude. Deal with tomorrow when it comes. In our desire to help, we sometimes use the wrong techniques with the wrong folks. Keep the quit. Reach out to me, NOLAQ or anyone when and if necessary. We are 100% behind you.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not disillusional in thinking it's going to be a field of roses from here on out. I just don't think it makes much sense to deflate a quitter's sense of pride, success or accomplishment when he's high on his quit. Being excited about the quit makes the suck bearable and keeps me motivated.
Sometimes sayin' "Way to go on your kick ass quit. If things turn around and you find the suck wrapping it's hands around your neck, remember your KTC training and get your ass in here ASAP. We're all here to help you..." might work better than, "Glad you're having a good quit today, but it WILL wear off and things will suck ass and you'll fail in your quit if you're not prepared with all of the great advice all us experienced quitters have to offer..."
I'm really not trying to be an asshole here or to just argue with you guys, but I'm not always going to be able to turn to this site when shit gets rough. As great as this site is and as helpful as ya'll are, you're more or less a bunch of random, faceless, nameless dudes who have NO idea who I am or what I'm about. I'm going to have to quit whether I have an Internet connection or not, and sayin' that I've got to rely on this website to get me through is just wrong in my case. That ain't going to work. The accountability aspect and the comradery of the group and the roll is fantastic. But it takes a lot more than that. There's a real world that I have to live in with my quit.
Keep bringing the quit and call out if you ever need it. Proud to quit with ya.
-
I realize I'm a complete tool at times, and you may not give two shits about my opinion, but I am gonna drop it here anyway.
I'm very proud of your quit and your attitude right now.Â
I do want to caution you on something, though; the other shoe will drop. You can bet a paycheck on it. Just remember this feeling you have now. How proud you are of yourself. How awesome life is when you're not chained to a tin can, cuz when she comes knocking...she's gonna knock hard.
Arm yourself with this site, and it's tools (not necessarily me). While it's great to inspire your buddies, remember - YOUR quit is A-Number One right now.Â
One week of freedom. Awesome. When you were typing your very first post at the bottom...did you think you would ever go a week?
Well done Sky.
I don't think you're a complete tool, NOLAQ.
Your opinions are valued. I just take the advice on this site À la carte. Advice that's applicable to me and my situation, I take to heart. Advice that might be more suitable for someone else, I take with a grain of salt.
For instance, advice that says, "You're doing great, but..." and then follows with all the pitfalls, temptations and craves I'll face, etc. doesn't necessarily help me. It doesn't work with my psychology. It just pisses me off. I'm what you might call a positive reinforcement kind-of-guy. I know full well what's coming, and I've prepared myself to deal with it when it comes.
The other shoe may or may not drop. But I'm not too worried about it, and I'm not going to worry about it until it happens...if it happens.
I don't obsesses about my quit. I don't think about it all the time. Nicotine doesn't define me anymore. I'm transitioning my mindset from "quitting" to "quit." The sooner I'm quit, rather than quitting, the sooner I can move on with my life.
But yeah, I appreciate your opinion...sometimes. B)
NOLAQ is correct. The new quit smell fades just like a the new car smell. I like your attitude. Deal with tomorrow when it comes. In our desire to help, we sometimes use the wrong techniques with the wrong folks. Keep the quit. Reach out to me, NOLAQ or anyone when and if necessary. We are 100% behind you.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not disillusional in thinking it's going to be a field of roses from here on out. I just don't think it makes much sense to deflate a quitter's sense of pride, success or accomplishment when he's high on his quit. Being excited about the quit makes the suck bearable and keeps me motivated.
Sometimes sayin' "Way to go on your kick ass quit. If things turn around and you find the suck wrapping it's hands around your neck, remember your KTC training and get your ass in here ASAP. We're all here to help you..." might work better than, "Glad you're having a good quit today, but it WILL wear off and things will suck ass and you'll fail in your quit if you're not prepared with all of the great advice all us experienced quitters have to offer..."
I'm really not trying to be an asshole here or to just argue with you guys, but I'm not always going to be able to turn to this site when shit gets rough. As great as this site is and as helpful as ya'll are, you're more or less a bunch of random, faceless, nameless dudes who have NO idea who I am or what I'm about. I'm going to have to quit whether I have an Internet connection or not, and sayin' that I've got to rely on this website to get me through is just wrong in my case. That ain't going to work. The accountability aspect and the comradery of the group and the roll is fantastic. But it takes a lot more than that. There's a real world that I have to live in with my quit.
Keep bringing the quit and call out if you ever need it. Proud to quit with ya.
Big sky,
you are right that you need to find a way to deal with the addiction without the internet.
However I can tell you that many of the vets do tell the guys that are starting to get proud of themselves to watch out.......and that is a good thing
I am currently 80 days into my quit and on a business trip. Found myself thinking about how good a packed lip would feel last night while I was at a local watering hole. I can guaran-fucking-tee you that if it were not for this site i would be fingerbumping a can right now!
the site is the backbone of my quit! I'm glad KTC is here and I'm glad there are som many vets out here to kick some tail every now and then!
-
Keep bringing the quit and call out if you ever need it. Proud to quit with ya.
Back at ya. Thanks for everything.
-
I realize I'm a complete tool at times, and you may not give two shits about my opinion, but I am gonna drop it here anyway.
I'm very proud of your quit and your attitude right now.Â
I do want to caution you on something, though; the other shoe will drop. You can bet a paycheck on it. Just remember this feeling you have now. How proud you are of yourself. How awesome life is when you're not chained to a tin can, cuz when she comes knocking...she's gonna knock hard.
Arm yourself with this site, and it's tools (not necessarily me). While it's great to inspire your buddies, remember - YOUR quit is A-Number One right now.Â
One week of freedom. Awesome. When you were typing your very first post at the bottom...did you think you would ever go a week?
Well done Sky.
I don't think you're a complete tool, NOLAQ.
Your opinions are valued. I just take the advice on this site À la carte. Advice that's applicable to me and my situation, I take to heart. Advice that might be more suitable for someone else, I take with a grain of salt.
For instance, advice that says, "You're doing great, but..." and then follows with all the pitfalls, temptations and craves I'll face, etc. doesn't necessarily help me. It doesn't work with my psychology. It just pisses me off. I'm what you might call a positive reinforcement kind-of-guy. I know full well what's coming, and I've prepared myself to deal with it when it comes.
The other shoe may or may not drop. But I'm not too worried about it, and I'm not going to worry about it until it happens...if it happens.
I don't obsesses about my quit. I don't think about it all the time. Nicotine doesn't define me anymore. I'm transitioning my mindset from "quitting" to "quit." The sooner I'm quit, rather than quitting, the sooner I can move on with my life.
But yeah, I appreciate your opinion...sometimes. B)
NOLAQ is correct. The new quit smell fades just like a the new car smell. I like your attitude. Deal with tomorrow when it comes. In our desire to help, we sometimes use the wrong techniques with the wrong folks. Keep the quit. Reach out to me, NOLAQ or anyone when and if necessary. We are 100% behind you.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not disillusional in thinking it's going to be a field of roses from here on out. I just don't think it makes much sense to deflate a quitter's sense of pride, success or accomplishment when he's high on his quit. Being excited about the quit makes the suck bearable and keeps me motivated.
Sometimes sayin' "Way to go on your kick ass quit. If things turn around and you find the suck wrapping it's hands around your neck, remember your KTC training and get your ass in here ASAP. We're all here to help you..." might work better than, "Glad you're having a good quit today, but it WILL wear off and things will suck ass and you'll fail in your quit if you're not prepared with all of the great advice all us experienced quitters have to offer..."
I'm really not trying to be an asshole here or to just argue with you guys, but I'm not always going to be able to turn to this site when shit gets rough. As great as this site is and as helpful as ya'll are, you're more or less a bunch of random, faceless, nameless dudes who have NO idea who I am or what I'm about. I'm going to have to quit whether I have an Internet connection or not, and sayin' that I've got to rely on this website to get me through is just wrong in my case. That ain't going to work. The accountability aspect and the comradery of the group and the roll is fantastic. But it takes a lot more than that. There's a real world that I have to live in with my quit.
Keep bringing the quit and call out if you ever need it. Proud to quit with ya.
Big sky,
you are right that you need to find a way to deal with the addiction without the internet.
However I can tell you that many of the vets do tell the guys that are starting to get proud of themselves to watch out.......and that is a good thing
I am currently 80 days into my quit and on a business trip. Found myself thinking about how good a packed lip would feel last night while I was at a local watering hole. I can guaran-fucking-tee you that if it were not for this site i would be fingerbumping a can right now!
the site is the backbone of my quit! I'm glad KTC is here and I'm glad there are som many vets out here to kick some tail every now and then!
Wow. Some really deep quit psychology in this here thread. I'm particularly interested in the notion of how we deal with "quit pride", and excitement.
I tend to side with NOLAQ's point of view, and I think that's because I'm looking at this concept from such a high altitude, (3 1/2 years quit).
CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM
Quit pride is great. Revel in it. But know that it will eventually dull. It'll no longer be new or exciting, I can assure you. I've watched many, many quitters wilt when that fresh quit smell wore off. So, yeah...be proud of the fact that you're quit, you earned that pride...BUT know this:
If your quit is fueled by just pride, that's not a long-term recipe for success.
That's where these boards come in. When being quit is no longer a source of deep emotional pride, the accountability offered here can step in and save you. That's why posting long term has kept me and many like me from relapsing to the most powerful addiction man has ever known.
...theo
-
I realize I'm a complete tool at times, and you may not give two shits about my opinion, but I am gonna drop it here anyway.
I'm very proud of your quit and your attitude right now.Â
I do want to caution you on something, though; the other shoe will drop. You can bet a paycheck on it. Just remember this feeling you have now. How proud you are of yourself. How awesome life is when you're not chained to a tin can, cuz when she comes knocking...she's gonna knock hard.
Arm yourself with this site, and it's tools (not necessarily me). While it's great to inspire your buddies, remember - YOUR quit is A-Number One right now.Â
One week of freedom. Awesome. When you were typing your very first post at the bottom...did you think you would ever go a week?
Well done Sky.
I don't think you're a complete tool, NOLAQ.
Your opinions are valued. I just take the advice on this site À la carte. Advice that's applicable to me and my situation, I take to heart. Advice that might be more suitable for someone else, I take with a grain of salt.
For instance, advice that says, "You're doing great, but..." and then follows with all the pitfalls, temptations and craves I'll face, etc. doesn't necessarily help me. It doesn't work with my psychology. It just pisses me off. I'm what you might call a positive reinforcement kind-of-guy. I know full well what's coming, and I've prepared myself to deal with it when it comes.
The other shoe may or may not drop. But I'm not too worried about it, and I'm not going to worry about it until it happens...if it happens.
I don't obsesses about my quit. I don't think about it all the time. Nicotine doesn't define me anymore. I'm transitioning my mindset from "quitting" to "quit." The sooner I'm quit, rather than quitting, the sooner I can move on with my life.
But yeah, I appreciate your opinion...sometimes. B)
NOLAQ is correct. The new quit smell fades just like a the new car smell. I like your attitude. Deal with tomorrow when it comes. In our desire to help, we sometimes use the wrong techniques with the wrong folks. Keep the quit. Reach out to me, NOLAQ or anyone when and if necessary. We are 100% behind you.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not disillusional in thinking it's going to be a field of roses from here on out. I just don't think it makes much sense to deflate a quitter's sense of pride, success or accomplishment when he's high on his quit. Being excited about the quit makes the suck bearable and keeps me motivated.
Sometimes sayin' "Way to go on your kick ass quit. If things turn around and you find the suck wrapping it's hands around your neck, remember your KTC training and get your ass in here ASAP. We're all here to help you..." might work better than, "Glad you're having a good quit today, but it WILL wear off and things will suck ass and you'll fail in your quit if you're not prepared with all of the great advice all us experienced quitters have to offer..."
I'm really not trying to be an asshole here or to just argue with you guys, but I'm not always going to be able to turn to this site when shit gets rough. As great as this site is and as helpful as ya'll are, you're more or less a bunch of random, faceless, nameless dudes who have NO idea who I am or what I'm about. I'm going to have to quit whether I have an Internet connection or not, and sayin' that I've got to rely on this website to get me through is just wrong in my case. That ain't going to work. The accountability aspect and the comradery of the group and the roll is fantastic. But it takes a lot more than that. There's a real world that I have to live in with my quit.
Keep bringing the quit and call out if you ever need it. Proud to quit with ya.
Big sky,
you are right that you need to find a way to deal with the addiction without the internet.
However I can tell you that many of the vets do tell the guys that are starting to get proud of themselves to watch out.......and that is a good thing
I am currently 80 days into my quit and on a business trip. Found myself thinking about how good a packed lip would feel last night while I was at a local watering hole. I can guaran-fucking-tee you that if it were not for this site i would be fingerbumping a can right now!
the site is the backbone of my quit! I'm glad KTC is here and I'm glad there are som many vets out here to kick some tail every now and then!
Wow. Some really deep quit psychology in this here thread. I'm particularly interested in the notion of how we deal with "quit pride", and excitement.
I tend to side with NOLAQ's point of view, and I think that's because I'm looking at this concept from such a high altitude, (3 1/2 years quit).
CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM
Quit pride is great. Revel in it. But know that it will eventually dull. It'll no longer be new or exciting, I can assure you. I've watched many, many quitters wilt when that fresh quit smell wore off. So, yeah...be proud of the fact that you're quit, you earned that pride...BUT know this:
If your quit is fueled by just pride, that's not a long-term recipe for success.
That's where these boards come in. When being quit is no longer a source of deep emotional pride, the accountability offered here can step in and save you. That's why posting long term has kept me and many like me from relapsing to the most powerful addiction man has ever known.
...theo
Hate to say it, but NOLAQ and Theo are spot on. If you won't digest that little nugget, I will. Thanks.
Theo also said, "The only thing nic use does is relieve withdrawal symptoms that come from not using. That's it”. ~ Pure genius.
-
I realize I'm a complete tool at times, and you may not give two shits about my opinion, but I am gonna drop it here anyway.
I'm very proud of your quit and your attitude right now.Â
I do want to caution you on something, though; the other shoe will drop. You can bet a paycheck on it. Just remember this feeling you have now. How proud you are of yourself. How awesome life is when you're not chained to a tin can, cuz when she comes knocking...she's gonna knock hard.
Arm yourself with this site, and it's tools (not necessarily me). While it's great to inspire your buddies, remember - YOUR quit is A-Number One right now.Â
One week of freedom. Awesome. When you were typing your very first post at the bottom...did you think you would ever go a week?
Well done Sky.
I don't think you're a complete tool, NOLAQ.
Your opinions are valued. I just take the advice on this site À la carte. Advice that's applicable to me and my situation, I take to heart. Advice that might be more suitable for someone else, I take with a grain of salt.
For instance, advice that says, "You're doing great, but..." and then follows with all the pitfalls, temptations and craves I'll face, etc. doesn't necessarily help me. It doesn't work with my psychology. It just pisses me off. I'm what you might call a positive reinforcement kind-of-guy. I know full well what's coming, and I've prepared myself to deal with it when it comes.
The other shoe may or may not drop. But I'm not too worried about it, and I'm not going to worry about it until it happens...if it happens.
I don't obsesses about my quit. I don't think about it all the time. Nicotine doesn't define me anymore. I'm transitioning my mindset from "quitting" to "quit." The sooner I'm quit, rather than quitting, the sooner I can move on with my life.
But yeah, I appreciate your opinion...sometimes. B)
NOLAQ is correct. The new quit smell fades just like a the new car smell. I like your attitude. Deal with tomorrow when it comes. In our desire to help, we sometimes use the wrong techniques with the wrong folks. Keep the quit. Reach out to me, NOLAQ or anyone when and if necessary. We are 100% behind you.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not disillusional in thinking it's going to be a field of roses from here on out. I just don't think it makes much sense to deflate a quitter's sense of pride, success or accomplishment when he's high on his quit. Being excited about the quit makes the suck bearable and keeps me motivated.
Sometimes sayin' "Way to go on your kick ass quit. If things turn around and you find the suck wrapping it's hands around your neck, remember your KTC training and get your ass in here ASAP. We're all here to help you..." might work better than, "Glad you're having a good quit today, but it WILL wear off and things will suck ass and you'll fail in your quit if you're not prepared with all of the great advice all us experienced quitters have to offer..."
I'm really not trying to be an asshole here or to just argue with you guys, but I'm not always going to be able to turn to this site when shit gets rough. As great as this site is and as helpful as ya'll are, you're more or less a bunch of random, faceless, nameless dudes who have NO idea who I am or what I'm about. I'm going to have to quit whether I have an Internet connection or not, and sayin' that I've got to rely on this website to get me through is just wrong in my case. That ain't going to work. The accountability aspect and the comradery of the group and the roll is fantastic. But it takes a lot more than that. There's a real world that I have to live in with my quit.
Keep bringing the quit and call out if you ever need it. Proud to quit with ya.
Big sky,
you are right that you need to find a way to deal with the addiction without the internet.
However I can tell you that many of the vets do tell the guys that are starting to get proud of themselves to watch out.......and that is a good thing
I am currently 80 days into my quit and on a business trip. Found myself thinking about how good a packed lip would feel last night while I was at a local watering hole. I can guaran-fucking-tee you that if it were not for this site i would be fingerbumping a can right now!
the site is the backbone of my quit! I'm glad KTC is here and I'm glad there are som many vets out here to kick some tail every now and then!
Wow. Some really deep quit psychology in this here thread. I'm particularly interested in the notion of how we deal with "quit pride", and excitement.
I tend to side with NOLAQ's point of view, and I think that's because I'm looking at this concept from such a high altitude, (3 1/2 years quit).
CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM
Quit pride is great. Revel in it. But know that it will eventually dull. It'll no longer be new or exciting, I can assure you. I've watched many, many quitters wilt when that fresh quit smell wore off. So, yeah...be proud of the fact that you're quit, you earned that pride...BUT know this:
If your quit is fueled by just pride, that's not a long-term recipe for success.
That's where these boards come in. When being quit is no longer a source of deep emotional pride, the accountability offered here can step in and save you. That's why posting long term has kept me and many like me from relapsing to the most powerful addiction man has ever known.
...theo
Hate to say it, but NOLAQ and Theo are spot on. If you won't digest that little nugget, I will. Thanks.
Theo also said, "The only thing nic use does is relieve withdrawal symptoms that come from not using. That's it”. ~ Pure genius.
Man. What a bunch of buzz killers. :wacko:
Oh well. I feel good. I don't see any reason not to enjoy that. Ya'll can have it anyway you want it.
This introduction thread is my quit diary, so I'll document my quit my way. Ya'll are welcome to chime in, and you're even welcome to say "I toldya so" when the crave hits me smack in the temple and I come back here to bitch about it.
But pride isn't the only thing driving my quit so please don't put words in my mouth. All I'm sayin' is ya'll are quick to say "curb your enthusiasm." I don't get why there needs to be all this self loathing and suffering in order for your quit to be successful. If the quit feels good I see no reason why I shouldn't enjoy that. I choose to have a positive attitude about it rather than bitch and whine about how much the suck sucks.
All you vets might be the Brett Favre of the quit, but I'm the fucking Aaron Rodgers of the quit. I'll see you in the HOF.
:D
-
I realize I'm a complete tool at times, and you may not give two shits about my opinion, but I am gonna drop it here anyway.
I'm very proud of your quit and your attitude right now.Â
I do want to caution you on something, though; the other shoe will drop. You can bet a paycheck on it. Just remember this feeling you have now. How proud you are of yourself. How awesome life is when you're not chained to a tin can, cuz when she comes knocking...she's gonna knock hard.
Arm yourself with this site, and it's tools (not necessarily me). While it's great to inspire your buddies, remember - YOUR quit is A-Number One right now.Â
One week of freedom. Awesome. When you were typing your very first post at the bottom...did you think you would ever go a week?
Well done Sky.
I don't think you're a complete tool, NOLAQ.
Your opinions are valued. I just take the advice on this site À la carte. Advice that's applicable to me and my situation, I take to heart. Advice that might be more suitable for someone else, I take with a grain of salt.
For instance, advice that says, "You're doing great, but..." and then follows with all the pitfalls, temptations and craves I'll face, etc. doesn't necessarily help me. It doesn't work with my psychology. It just pisses me off. I'm what you might call a positive reinforcement kind-of-guy. I know full well what's coming, and I've prepared myself to deal with it when it comes.
The other shoe may or may not drop. But I'm not too worried about it, and I'm not going to worry about it until it happens...if it happens.
I don't obsesses about my quit. I don't think about it all the time. Nicotine doesn't define me anymore. I'm transitioning my mindset from "quitting" to "quit." The sooner I'm quit, rather than quitting, the sooner I can move on with my life.
But yeah, I appreciate your opinion...sometimes. B)
NOLAQ is correct. The new quit smell fades just like a the new car smell. I like your attitude. Deal with tomorrow when it comes. In our desire to help, we sometimes use the wrong techniques with the wrong folks. Keep the quit. Reach out to me, NOLAQ or anyone when and if necessary. We are 100% behind you.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not disillusional in thinking it's going to be a field of roses from here on out. I just don't think it makes much sense to deflate a quitter's sense of pride, success or accomplishment when he's high on his quit. Being excited about the quit makes the suck bearable and keeps me motivated.
Sometimes sayin' "Way to go on your kick ass quit. If things turn around and you find the suck wrapping it's hands around your neck, remember your KTC training and get your ass in here ASAP. We're all here to help you..." might work better than, "Glad you're having a good quit today, but it WILL wear off and things will suck ass and you'll fail in your quit if you're not prepared with all of the great advice all us experienced quitters have to offer..."
I'm really not trying to be an asshole here or to just argue with you guys, but I'm not always going to be able to turn to this site when shit gets rough. As great as this site is and as helpful as ya'll are, you're more or less a bunch of random, faceless, nameless dudes who have NO idea who I am or what I'm about. I'm going to have to quit whether I have an Internet connection or not, and sayin' that I've got to rely on this website to get me through is just wrong in my case. That ain't going to work. The accountability aspect and the comradery of the group and the roll is fantastic. But it takes a lot more than that. There's a real world that I have to live in with my quit.
Keep bringing the quit and call out if you ever need it. Proud to quit with ya.
Big sky,
you are right that you need to find a way to deal with the addiction without the internet.
However I can tell you that many of the vets do tell the guys that are starting to get proud of themselves to watch out.......and that is a good thing
I am currently 80 days into my quit and on a business trip. Found myself thinking about how good a packed lip would feel last night while I was at a local watering hole. I can guaran-fucking-tee you that if it were not for this site i would be fingerbumping a can right now!
the site is the backbone of my quit! I'm glad KTC is here and I'm glad there are som many vets out here to kick some tail every now and then!
Wow. Some really deep quit psychology in this here thread. I'm particularly interested in the notion of how we deal with "quit pride", and excitement.
I tend to side with NOLAQ's point of view, and I think that's because I'm looking at this concept from such a high altitude, (3 1/2 years quit).
CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM
Quit pride is great. Revel in it. But know that it will eventually dull. It'll no longer be new or exciting, I can assure you. I've watched many, many quitters wilt when that fresh quit smell wore off. So, yeah...be proud of the fact that you're quit, you earned that pride...BUT know this:
If your quit is fueled by just pride, that's not a long-term recipe for success.
That's where these boards come in. When being quit is no longer a source of deep emotional pride, the accountability offered here can step in and save you. That's why posting long term has kept me and many like me from relapsing to the most powerful addiction man has ever known.
...theo
Hate to say it, but NOLAQ and Theo are spot on. If you won't digest that little nugget, I will. Thanks.
Theo also said, "The only thing nic use does is relieve withdrawal symptoms that come from not using. That's it”. ~ Pure genius.
Man. What a bunch of buzz killers. :wacko:
Oh well. I feel good. I don't see any reason not to enjoy that. Ya'll can have it anyway you want it.
This introduction thread is my quit diary, so I'll document my quit my way. Ya'll are welcome to chime in, and you're even welcome to say "I toldya so" when the crave hits me smack in the temple and I come back here to bitch about it.
But pride isn't the only thing driving my quit so please don't put words in my mouth. All I'm sayin' is ya'll are quick to say "curb your enthusiasm." I don't get why there needs to be all this self loathing and suffering in order for your quit to be successful. If the quit feels good I see no reason why I shouldn't enjoy that. I choose to have a positive attitude about it rather than bitch and whine about how much the suck sucks.
All you vets might be the Brett Favre of the quit, but I'm the fucking Aaron Rodgers of the quit. I'll see you in the HOF.
:D
grizzled old men who text pictures of there cocks of quit. I like it.
-
I realize I'm a complete tool at times, and you may not give two shits about my opinion, but I am gonna drop it here anyway.
I'm very proud of your quit and your attitude right now.Â
I do want to caution you on something, though; the other shoe will drop. You can bet a paycheck on it. Just remember this feeling you have now. How proud you are of yourself. How awesome life is when you're not chained to a tin can, cuz when she comes knocking...she's gonna knock hard.
Arm yourself with this site, and it's tools (not necessarily me). While it's great to inspire your buddies, remember - YOUR quit is A-Number One right now.Â
One week of freedom. Awesome. When you were typing your very first post at the bottom...did you think you would ever go a week?
Well done Sky.
I don't think you're a complete tool, NOLAQ.
Your opinions are valued. I just take the advice on this site À la carte. Advice that's applicable to me and my situation, I take to heart. Advice that might be more suitable for someone else, I take with a grain of salt.
For instance, advice that says, "You're doing great, but..." and then follows with all the pitfalls, temptations and craves I'll face, etc. doesn't necessarily help me. It doesn't work with my psychology. It just pisses me off. I'm what you might call a positive reinforcement kind-of-guy. I know full well what's coming, and I've prepared myself to deal with it when it comes.
The other shoe may or may not drop. But I'm not too worried about it, and I'm not going to worry about it until it happens...if it happens.
I don't obsesses about my quit. I don't think about it all the time. Nicotine doesn't define me anymore. I'm transitioning my mindset from "quitting" to "quit." The sooner I'm quit, rather than quitting, the sooner I can move on with my life.
But yeah, I appreciate your opinion...sometimes. B)
NOLAQ is correct. The new quit smell fades just like a the new car smell. I like your attitude. Deal with tomorrow when it comes. In our desire to help, we sometimes use the wrong techniques with the wrong folks. Keep the quit. Reach out to me, NOLAQ or anyone when and if necessary. We are 100% behind you.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not disillusional in thinking it's going to be a field of roses from here on out. I just don't think it makes much sense to deflate a quitter's sense of pride, success or accomplishment when he's high on his quit. Being excited about the quit makes the suck bearable and keeps me motivated.
Sometimes sayin' "Way to go on your kick ass quit. If things turn around and you find the suck wrapping it's hands around your neck, remember your KTC training and get your ass in here ASAP. We're all here to help you..." might work better than, "Glad you're having a good quit today, but it WILL wear off and things will suck ass and you'll fail in your quit if you're not prepared with all of the great advice all us experienced quitters have to offer..."
I'm really not trying to be an asshole here or to just argue with you guys, but I'm not always going to be able to turn to this site when shit gets rough. As great as this site is and as helpful as ya'll are, you're more or less a bunch of random, faceless, nameless dudes who have NO idea who I am or what I'm about. I'm going to have to quit whether I have an Internet connection or not, and sayin' that I've got to rely on this website to get me through is just wrong in my case. That ain't going to work. The accountability aspect and the comradery of the group and the roll is fantastic. But it takes a lot more than that. There's a real world that I have to live in with my quit.
Keep bringing the quit and call out if you ever need it. Proud to quit with ya.
Big sky,
you are right that you need to find a way to deal with the addiction without the internet.
However I can tell you that many of the vets do tell the guys that are starting to get proud of themselves to watch out.......and that is a good thing
I am currently 80 days into my quit and on a business trip. Found myself thinking about how good a packed lip would feel last night while I was at a local watering hole. I can guaran-fucking-tee you that if it were not for this site i would be fingerbumping a can right now!
the site is the backbone of my quit! I'm glad KTC is here and I'm glad there are som many vets out here to kick some tail every now and then!
Wow. Some really deep quit psychology in this here thread. I'm particularly interested in the notion of how we deal with "quit pride", and excitement.
I tend to side with NOLAQ's point of view, and I think that's because I'm looking at this concept from such a high altitude, (3 1/2 years quit).
CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM
Quit pride is great. Revel in it. But know that it will eventually dull. It'll no longer be new or exciting, I can assure you. I've watched many, many quitters wilt when that fresh quit smell wore off. So, yeah...be proud of the fact that you're quit, you earned that pride...BUT know this:
If your quit is fueled by just pride, that's not a long-term recipe for success.
That's where these boards come in. When being quit is no longer a source of deep emotional pride, the accountability offered here can step in and save you. That's why posting long term has kept me and many like me from relapsing to the most powerful addiction man has ever known.
...theo
Hate to say it, but NOLAQ and Theo are spot on. If you won't digest that little nugget, I will. Thanks.
Theo also said, "The only thing nic use does is relieve withdrawal symptoms that come from not using. That's it”. ~ Pure genius.
Man. What a bunch of buzz killers. :wacko:
Oh well. I feel good. I don't see any reason not to enjoy that. Ya'll can have it anyway you want it.
This introduction thread is my quit diary, so I'll document my quit my way. Ya'll are welcome to chime in, and you're even welcome to say "I toldya so" when the crave hits me smack in the temple and I come back here to bitch about it.
But pride isn't the only thing driving my quit so please don't put words in my mouth. All I'm sayin' is ya'll are quick to say "curb your enthusiasm." I don't get why there needs to be all this self loathing and suffering in order for your quit to be successful. If the quit feels good I see no reason why I shouldn't enjoy that. I choose to have a positive attitude about it rather than bitch and whine about how much the suck sucks.
All you vets might be the Brett Favre of the quit, but I'm the fucking Aaron Rodgers of the quit. I'll see you in the HOF.
:D
grizzled old men who text pictures of there cocks of quit. I like it.
Were you asking for pics of my junk dippshit? :unsure:
-
I realize I'm a complete tool at times, and you may not give two shits about my opinion, but I am gonna drop it here anyway.
I'm very proud of your quit and your attitude right now.Â
I do want to caution you on something, though; the other shoe will drop. You can bet a paycheck on it. Just remember this feeling you have now. How proud you are of yourself. How awesome life is when you're not chained to a tin can, cuz when she comes knocking...she's gonna knock hard.
Arm yourself with this site, and it's tools (not necessarily me). While it's great to inspire your buddies, remember - YOUR quit is A-Number One right now.Â
One week of freedom. Awesome. When you were typing your very first post at the bottom...did you think you would ever go a week?
Well done Sky.
I don't think you're a complete tool, NOLAQ.
Your opinions are valued. I just take the advice on this site À la carte. Advice that's applicable to me and my situation, I take to heart. Advice that might be more suitable for someone else, I take with a grain of salt.
For instance, advice that says, "You're doing great, but..." and then follows with all the pitfalls, temptations and craves I'll face, etc. doesn't necessarily help me. It doesn't work with my psychology. It just pisses me off. I'm what you might call a positive reinforcement kind-of-guy. I know full well what's coming, and I've prepared myself to deal with it when it comes.
The other shoe may or may not drop. But I'm not too worried about it, and I'm not going to worry about it until it happens...if it happens.
I don't obsesses about my quit. I don't think about it all the time. Nicotine doesn't define me anymore. I'm transitioning my mindset from "quitting" to "quit." The sooner I'm quit, rather than quitting, the sooner I can move on with my life.
But yeah, I appreciate your opinion...sometimes. B)
NOLAQ is correct. The new quit smell fades just like a the new car smell. I like your attitude. Deal with tomorrow when it comes. In our desire to help, we sometimes use the wrong techniques with the wrong folks. Keep the quit. Reach out to me, NOLAQ or anyone when and if necessary. We are 100% behind you.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not disillusional in thinking it's going to be a field of roses from here on out. I just don't think it makes much sense to deflate a quitter's sense of pride, success or accomplishment when he's high on his quit. Being excited about the quit makes the suck bearable and keeps me motivated.
Sometimes sayin' "Way to go on your kick ass quit. If things turn around and you find the suck wrapping it's hands around your neck, remember your KTC training and get your ass in here ASAP. We're all here to help you..." might work better than, "Glad you're having a good quit today, but it WILL wear off and things will suck ass and you'll fail in your quit if you're not prepared with all of the great advice all us experienced quitters have to offer..."
I'm really not trying to be an asshole here or to just argue with you guys, but I'm not always going to be able to turn to this site when shit gets rough. As great as this site is and as helpful as ya'll are, you're more or less a bunch of random, faceless, nameless dudes who have NO idea who I am or what I'm about. I'm going to have to quit whether I have an Internet connection or not, and sayin' that I've got to rely on this website to get me through is just wrong in my case. That ain't going to work. The accountability aspect and the comradery of the group and the roll is fantastic. But it takes a lot more than that. There's a real world that I have to live in with my quit.
Keep bringing the quit and call out if you ever need it. Proud to quit with ya.
Big sky,
you are right that you need to find a way to deal with the addiction without the internet.
However I can tell you that many of the vets do tell the guys that are starting to get proud of themselves to watch out.......and that is a good thing
I am currently 80 days into my quit and on a business trip. Found myself thinking about how good a packed lip would feel last night while I was at a local watering hole. I can guaran-fucking-tee you that if it were not for this site i would be fingerbumping a can right now!
the site is the backbone of my quit! I'm glad KTC is here and I'm glad there are som many vets out here to kick some tail every now and then!
Wow. Some really deep quit psychology in this here thread. I'm particularly interested in the notion of how we deal with "quit pride", and excitement.
I tend to side with NOLAQ's point of view, and I think that's because I'm looking at this concept from such a high altitude, (3 1/2 years quit).
CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM
Quit pride is great. Revel in it. But know that it will eventually dull. It'll no longer be new or exciting, I can assure you. I've watched many, many quitters wilt when that fresh quit smell wore off. So, yeah...be proud of the fact that you're quit, you earned that pride...BUT know this:
If your quit is fueled by just pride, that's not a long-term recipe for success.
That's where these boards come in. When being quit is no longer a source of deep emotional pride, the accountability offered here can step in and save you. That's why posting long term has kept me and many like me from relapsing to the most powerful addiction man has ever known.
...theo
Hate to say it, but NOLAQ and Theo are spot on. If you won't digest that little nugget, I will. Thanks.
Theo also said, "The only thing nic use does is relieve withdrawal symptoms that come from not using. That's it”. ~ Pure genius.
Man. What a bunch of buzz killers. :wacko:
Oh well. I feel good. I don't see any reason not to enjoy that. Ya'll can have it anyway you want it.
This introduction thread is my quit diary, so I'll document my quit my way. Ya'll are welcome to chime in, and you're even welcome to say "I toldya so" when the crave hits me smack in the temple and I come back here to bitch about it.
But pride isn't the only thing driving my quit so please don't put words in my mouth. All I'm sayin' is ya'll are quick to say "curb your enthusiasm." I don't get why there needs to be all this self loathing and suffering in order for your quit to be successful. If the quit feels good I see no reason why I shouldn't enjoy that. I choose to have a positive attitude about it rather than bitch and whine about how much the suck sucks.
All you vets might be the Brett Favre of the quit, but I'm the fucking Aaron Rodgers of the quit. I'll see you in the HOF.
:D
grizzled old men who text pictures of there cocks of quit. I like it.
Were you asking for pics of my junk dippshit? :unsure:
I just reported you for sexually soliciting me nolaq.
-
I realize I'm a complete tool at times, and you may not give two shits about my opinion, but I am gonna drop it here anyway.
I'm very proud of your quit and your attitude right now.Â
I do want to caution you on something, though; the other shoe will drop. You can bet a paycheck on it. Just remember this feeling you have now. How proud you are of yourself. How awesome life is when you're not chained to a tin can, cuz when she comes knocking...she's gonna knock hard.
Arm yourself with this site, and it's tools (not necessarily me). While it's great to inspire your buddies, remember - YOUR quit is A-Number One right now.Â
One week of freedom. Awesome. When you were typing your very first post at the bottom...did you think you would ever go a week?
Well done Sky.
I don't think you're a complete tool, NOLAQ.
Your opinions are valued. I just take the advice on this site À la carte. Advice that's applicable to me and my situation, I take to heart. Advice that might be more suitable for someone else, I take with a grain of salt.
For instance, advice that says, "You're doing great, but..." and then follows with all the pitfalls, temptations and craves I'll face, etc. doesn't necessarily help me. It doesn't work with my psychology. It just pisses me off. I'm what you might call a positive reinforcement kind-of-guy. I know full well what's coming, and I've prepared myself to deal with it when it comes.
The other shoe may or may not drop. But I'm not too worried about it, and I'm not going to worry about it until it happens...if it happens.
I don't obsesses about my quit. I don't think about it all the time. Nicotine doesn't define me anymore. I'm transitioning my mindset from "quitting" to "quit." The sooner I'm quit, rather than quitting, the sooner I can move on with my life.
But yeah, I appreciate your opinion...sometimes. B)
NOLAQ is correct. The new quit smell fades just like a the new car smell. I like your attitude. Deal with tomorrow when it comes. In our desire to help, we sometimes use the wrong techniques with the wrong folks. Keep the quit. Reach out to me, NOLAQ or anyone when and if necessary. We are 100% behind you.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not disillusional in thinking it's going to be a field of roses from here on out. I just don't think it makes much sense to deflate a quitter's sense of pride, success or accomplishment when he's high on his quit. Being excited about the quit makes the suck bearable and keeps me motivated.
Sometimes sayin' "Way to go on your kick ass quit. If things turn around and you find the suck wrapping it's hands around your neck, remember your KTC training and get your ass in here ASAP. We're all here to help you..." might work better than, "Glad you're having a good quit today, but it WILL wear off and things will suck ass and you'll fail in your quit if you're not prepared with all of the great advice all us experienced quitters have to offer..."
I'm really not trying to be an asshole here or to just argue with you guys, but I'm not always going to be able to turn to this site when shit gets rough. As great as this site is and as helpful as ya'll are, you're more or less a bunch of random, faceless, nameless dudes who have NO idea who I am or what I'm about. I'm going to have to quit whether I have an Internet connection or not, and sayin' that I've got to rely on this website to get me through is just wrong in my case. That ain't going to work. The accountability aspect and the comradery of the group and the roll is fantastic. But it takes a lot more than that. There's a real world that I have to live in with my quit.
Keep bringing the quit and call out if you ever need it. Proud to quit with ya.
Big sky,
you are right that you need to find a way to deal with the addiction without the internet.
However I can tell you that many of the vets do tell the guys that are starting to get proud of themselves to watch out.......and that is a good thing
I am currently 80 days into my quit and on a business trip. Found myself thinking about how good a packed lip would feel last night while I was at a local watering hole. I can guaran-fucking-tee you that if it were not for this site i would be fingerbumping a can right now!
the site is the backbone of my quit! I'm glad KTC is here and I'm glad there are som many vets out here to kick some tail every now and then!
Wow. Some really deep quit psychology in this here thread. I'm particularly interested in the notion of how we deal with "quit pride", and excitement.
I tend to side with NOLAQ's point of view, and I think that's because I'm looking at this concept from such a high altitude, (3 1/2 years quit).
CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM
Quit pride is great. Revel in it. But know that it will eventually dull. It'll no longer be new or exciting, I can assure you. I've watched many, many quitters wilt when that fresh quit smell wore off. So, yeah...be proud of the fact that you're quit, you earned that pride...BUT know this:
If your quit is fueled by just pride, that's not a long-term recipe for success.
That's where these boards come in. When being quit is no longer a source of deep emotional pride, the accountability offered here can step in and save you. That's why posting long term has kept me and many like me from relapsing to the most powerful addiction man has ever known.
...theo
Hate to say it, but NOLAQ and Theo are spot on. If you won't digest that little nugget, I will. Thanks.
Theo also said, "The only thing nic use does is relieve withdrawal symptoms that come from not using. That's it”. ~ Pure genius.
Man. What a bunch of buzz killers. :wacko:
Oh well. I feel good. I don't see any reason not to enjoy that. Ya'll can have it anyway you want it.
This introduction thread is my quit diary, so I'll document my quit my way. Ya'll are welcome to chime in, and you're even welcome to say "I toldya so" when the crave hits me smack in the temple and I come back here to bitch about it.
But pride isn't the only thing driving my quit so please don't put words in my mouth. All I'm sayin' is ya'll are quick to say "curb your enthusiasm." I don't get why there needs to be all this self loathing and suffering in order for your quit to be successful. If the quit feels good I see no reason why I shouldn't enjoy that. I choose to have a positive attitude about it rather than bitch and whine about how much the suck sucks.
All you vets might be the Brett Favre of the quit, but I'm the fucking Aaron Rodgers of the quit. I'll see you in the HOF.
:D
This is a long, long, long struggle Sky, that's all.
If you get a win today, post it. Celebrate it.
When the suck is thick, and you hate everyone, post it. Embrace it. Remember it.
We will continue to do our best to help you along the path. I'm not a big 'I told you so guy'....awww...who am I kidding.... I LOVE being right! 'na na'
Either way, I'm here to quit. If I can help, I'm all for it. If I'm a distraction to keep you from stuffing your face, fine. If I'm the source and target for your rage that will come...that's ok. I'm a big boy and can take it.
...and doesn't Aaron Rogers lead the NFL in turnovers? :blink:
Go Raiders!
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...and doesn't Aaron Rogers lead the NFL in turnovers? :blink:
Go Raiders!
You wish. Rodgers actually leads the league in every category except INTs. Old Brent Farve owned the INT crown, but Philip Rivers leads the league in turnovers this season.
And I can respect the Raiders, but I bleed green and gold.
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...and doesn't Aaron Rogers lead the NFL in turnovers? :blink:
Go Raiders!
You wish. Rodgers actually leads the league in every category except INTs. Old Brent Farve owned the INT crown, but Philip Rivers leads the league in turnovers this season.
And I can respect the Raiders, but I bleed green and gold.
Rivers. That's who it was, right.
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...and doesn't Aaron Rogers lead the NFL in turnovers?  :blink:
Go Raiders!
You wish. Rodgers actually leads the league in every category except INTs. Old Brent Farve owned the INT crown, but Philip Rivers leads the league in turnovers this season.
And I can respect the Raiders, but I bleed green and gold.
Rivers. That's who it was, right.
For crying out load even vince wilfork picked rivers off this season!
-
I realize I'm a complete tool at times, and you may not give two shits about my opinion, but I am gonna drop it here anyway.
I'm very proud of your quit and your attitude right now.Â
I do want to caution you on something, though; the other shoe will drop. You can bet a paycheck on it. Just remember this feeling you have now. How proud you are of yourself. How awesome life is when you're not chained to a tin can, cuz when she comes knocking...she's gonna knock hard.
Arm yourself with this site, and it's tools (not necessarily me). While it's great to inspire your buddies, remember - YOUR quit is A-Number One right now.Â
One week of freedom. Awesome. When you were typing your very first post at the bottom...did you think you would ever go a week?
Well done Sky.
I don't think you're a complete tool, NOLAQ.
Your opinions are valued. I just take the advice on this site À la carte. Advice that's applicable to me and my situation, I take to heart. Advice that might be more suitable for someone else, I take with a grain of salt.
For instance, advice that says, "You're doing great, but..." and then follows with all the pitfalls, temptations and craves I'll face, etc. doesn't necessarily help me. It doesn't work with my psychology. It just pisses me off. I'm what you might call a positive reinforcement kind-of-guy. I know full well what's coming, and I've prepared myself to deal with it when it comes.
The other shoe may or may not drop. But I'm not too worried about it, and I'm not going to worry about it until it happens...if it happens.
I don't obsesses about my quit. I don't think about it all the time. Nicotine doesn't define me anymore. I'm transitioning my mindset from "quitting" to "quit." The sooner I'm quit, rather than quitting, the sooner I can move on with my life.
But yeah, I appreciate your opinion...sometimes. B)
NOLAQ is correct. The new quit smell fades just like a the new car smell. I like your attitude. Deal with tomorrow when it comes. In our desire to help, we sometimes use the wrong techniques with the wrong folks. Keep the quit. Reach out to me, NOLAQ or anyone when and if necessary. We are 100% behind you.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not disillusional in thinking it's going to be a field of roses from here on out. I just don't think it makes much sense to deflate a quitter's sense of pride, success or accomplishment when he's high on his quit. Being excited about the quit makes the suck bearable and keeps me motivated.
Sometimes sayin' "Way to go on your kick ass quit. If things turn around and you find the suck wrapping it's hands around your neck, remember your KTC training and get your ass in here ASAP. We're all here to help you..." might work better than, "Glad you're having a good quit today, but it WILL wear off and things will suck ass and you'll fail in your quit if you're not prepared with all of the great advice all us experienced quitters have to offer..."
I'm really not trying to be an asshole here or to just argue with you guys, but I'm not always going to be able to turn to this site when shit gets rough. As great as this site is and as helpful as ya'll are, you're more or less a bunch of random, faceless, nameless dudes who have NO idea who I am or what I'm about. I'm going to have to quit whether I have an Internet connection or not, and sayin' that I've got to rely on this website to get me through is just wrong in my case. That ain't going to work. The accountability aspect and the comradery of the group and the roll is fantastic. But it takes a lot more than that. There's a real world that I have to live in with my quit.
Keep bringing the quit and call out if you ever need it. Proud to quit with ya.
Big sky,
you are right that you need to find a way to deal with the addiction without the internet.
However I can tell you that many of the vets do tell the guys that are starting to get proud of themselves to watch out.......and that is a good thing
I am currently 80 days into my quit and on a business trip. Found myself thinking about how good a packed lip would feel last night while I was at a local watering hole. I can guaran-fucking-tee you that if it were not for this site i would be fingerbumping a can right now!
the site is the backbone of my quit! I'm glad KTC is here and I'm glad there are som many vets out here to kick some tail every now and then!
Wow. Some really deep quit psychology in this here thread. I'm particularly interested in the notion of how we deal with "quit pride", and excitement.
I tend to side with NOLAQ's point of view, and I think that's because I'm looking at this concept from such a high altitude, (3 1/2 years quit).
CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM
Quit pride is great. Revel in it. But know that it will eventually dull. It'll no longer be new or exciting, I can assure you. I've watched many, many quitters wilt when that fresh quit smell wore off. So, yeah...be proud of the fact that you're quit, you earned that pride...BUT know this:
If your quit is fueled by just pride, that's not a long-term recipe for success.
That's where these boards come in. When being quit is no longer a source of deep emotional pride, the accountability offered here can step in and save you. That's why posting long term has kept me and many like me from relapsing to the most powerful addiction man has ever known.
...theo
Hate to say it, but NOLAQ and Theo are spot on. If you won't digest that little nugget, I will. Thanks.
Theo also said, "The only thing nic use does is relieve withdrawal symptoms that come from not using. That's it”. ~ Pure genius.
Man. What a bunch of buzz killers. :wacko:
Oh well. I feel good. I don't see any reason not to enjoy that. Ya'll can have it anyway you want it.
This introduction thread is my quit diary, so I'll document my quit my way. Ya'll are welcome to chime in, and you're even welcome to say "I toldya so" when the crave hits me smack in the temple and I come back here to bitch about it.
But pride isn't the only thing driving my quit so please don't put words in my mouth. All I'm sayin' is ya'll are quick to say "curb your enthusiasm." I don't get why there needs to be all this self loathing and suffering in order for your quit to be successful. If the quit feels good I see no reason why I shouldn't enjoy that. I choose to have a positive attitude about it rather than bitch and whine about how much the suck sucks.
All you vets might be the Brett Favre of the quit, but I'm the fucking Aaron Rodgers of the quit. I'll see you in the HOF.
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This is a long, long, long struggle Sky, that's all.
If you get a win today, post it. Celebrate it.
When the suck is thick, and you hate everyone, post it. Embrace it. Remember it.
We will continue to do our best to help you along the path. I'm not a big 'I told you so guy'....awww...who am I kidding.... I LOVE being right! 'na na'
Either way, I'm here to quit. If I can help, I'm all for it. If I'm a distraction to keep you from stuffing your face, fine. If I'm the source and target for your rage that will come...that's ok. I'm a big boy and can take it.
...and doesn't Aaron Rogers lead the NFL in turnovers? :blink:
Go Raiders!
I'm with you on your approach to the quit bigsky. I chose to treat my quit as a joy rather than a burden: whenever I would get a crave, I would treat it as a positive sign - a sign that I was successfully overcoming my addiction. I used each crave as a reminder to pause for a moment and appreciate the fact that I was actually doing this, finally, and owning my fucking quit. I developed a habit of turning any negative feelings into a feeling of gratitude. That's still working for me... 1025 days later.
I hope I'm not putting words in your mouth here, but a lot of what you posted sounded really familiar.
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I'm with you on your approach to the quit bigsky. I chose to treat my quit as a joy rather than a burden: whenever I would get a crave, I would treat it as a positive sign - a sign that I was successfully overcoming my addiction. I used each crave as a reminder to pause for a moment and appreciate the fact that I was actually doing this, finally, and owning my fucking quit. I developed a habit of turning any negative feelings into a feeling of gratitude. That's still working for me... 1025 days later.
I hope I'm not putting words in your mouth here, but a lot of what you posted sounded really familiar.
You took words out of my mouth, actually. That's EXACTLY what I was failing to articulate when I started all this. When I have a crave, and I look at my quit number, I think, "Well shit man, I've gotten this far without caving, what's another day?"
Perhaps you and I are a rare kind of quitter, but that's definitely how I feel about my quit. I'm not having as hard of a time as others seem to be at my point. Thanks for chiming in, and way to go on your AWESOME quit.
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15 days in. I know that's not any kind of a milestone or anything, but tomorrow will mark the one-month anniversary of not chewing tobacco. It's actually been more than a month since I bought the last tin of my life.
I know I've only been off nicotine for 15 days, but to me the day I put in that last dip of Griz will always be my quit day. October 9, 2011 will be like a birthday for me from now on.
I know people have strong feelings about using nicotine replacements, but I'd be lying if I said two weeks of using gum to break the chew habit didn't help me tremendously when I finally decided to kick nic altogether. It might not be as badass as just quitting cold turkey, but when the goal is to quit the nic bitch, the ends are more important than the means.
Though the "new quit smell" is starting to wear off, I'm settling-in nicely with my quit. I still feel great, energized and excited that I can go into the world each day knowing that I won't be dependent on that cancerous lip-turd to get me through. I've had some tough tests in recent days, too. My friend remains in a coma after suffering massive stroke, my brother is going through some very trying personal matters, and I nearly drove my truck into a river over the weekend but was saved by the kindess of a stranger. All pretty stressful stuff. Never once did I even THINK about wavering on my quit.
My quit is strong.
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BigSky,
Well done. Keep up the good work. Stick close to KTC.
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Thirty Two days in and loving the quit. That month seemed to fly by.
Great moments in quit so far.
1) Tossed the gum, grabbed my balls and told NOLAQ to fuck off as I posted Day 1 in Feb. 12.
2) Did not spend 60 minutes on the can "reading" just so I could have one last chew before bed.
3) Told my girlfriend about my horrible addiction, came clean, told her about KTC and was amazed at her understanding and support.
4) Went hunting and didn't dip, despite the fact that one of my hunting partners chewed the same shit I used to.
5) Butchered a deer without a chew.
6) Worked in the garden without a chew.
7) Went to work each day and produced on deadline without a chew.
8) Went to the bars and had drinks with my buddies without a chew.
9) Went skiing and didn't even have the urge to put in a chew on the lift.
10) Didn't chew when personal tragedies affected my life.
11) Called Wastepanel just to thank him and have him post roll for me while hunting.
12) Got a call from a quit brother in crisis and talked him off the ledge. He's still quit.
13) Made it through the holidays without even thinking about chewing.
14) Posted roll on this site every day for the last 32 days whether I was able to get to a computer or not because I've got digits for about a dozen quit brothers who've got my back.
15) Saved $136, most of which I donated to a medical fund for a friend who suffered a massive stroke.
I could go on and on. Anyone who doubts that this site works is a fucking idiot. Period. If you drink the Kool-Aid and participate in this site YOU WILL BE QUIT.
Thanks Chewie and all those brilliant bad-ass quitters who conceived of this site and make it happen every day. We are literally saving lives in here. One day at a time.
That's something I'm thankful for this Thanksgiving.
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Thirty Two days in and loving the quit. That month seemed to fly by.
Great moments in quit so far.
1) Tossed the gum, grabbed my balls and told NOLAQ to fuck off as I posted Day 1 in Feb. 12.
2) Did not spend 60 minutes on the can "reading" just so I could have one last chew before bed.
3) Told my girlfriend about my horrible addiction, came clean, told her about KTC and was amazed at her understanding and support.
4) Went hunting and didn't dip, despite the fact that one of my hunting partners chewed the same shit I used to.
5) Butchered a deer without a chew.
6) Worked in the garden without a chew.
7) Went to work each day and produced on deadline without a chew.
8) Went to the bars and had drinks with my buddies without a chew.
9) Went skiing and didn't even have the urge to put in a chew on the lift.
10) Didn't chew when personal tragedies affected my life.
11) Called Wastepanel just to thank him and have him post roll for me while hunting.
12) Got a call from a quit brother in crisis and talked him off the ledge. He's still quit.
13) Made it through the holidays without even thinking about chewing.
14) Posted roll on this site every day for the last 32 days whether I was able to get to a computer or not because I've got digits for about a dozen quit brothers who've got my back.
15) Saved $136, most of which I donated to a medical fund for a friend who suffered a massive stroke.
I could go on and on. Anyone who doubts that this site works is a fucking idiot. Period. If you drink the Kool-Aid and participate in this site YOU WILL BE QUIT.
Thanks Chewie and all those brilliant bad-ass quitters who conceived of this site and make it happen every day. We are literally saving lives in here. One day at a time.
That's something I'm thankful for this Thanksgiving.
:)
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Thirty Two days in and loving the quit. That month seemed to fly by.
Great moments in quit so far.
1) Tossed the gum, grabbed my balls and told NOLAQ to fuck off as I posted Day 1 in Feb. 12.
2) Did not spend 60 minutes on the can "reading" just so I could have one last chew before bed.
3) Told my girlfriend about my horrible addiction, came clean, told her about KTC and was amazed at her understanding and support.
4) Went hunting and didn't dip, despite the fact that one of my hunting partners chewed the same shit I used to.
5) Butchered a deer without a chew.
6) Worked in the garden without a chew.
7) Went to work each day and produced on deadline without a chew.
8) Went to the bars and had drinks with my buddies without a chew.
9) Went skiing and didn't even have the urge to put in a chew on the lift.
10) Didn't chew when personal tragedies affected my life.
11) Called Wastepanel just to thank him and have him post roll for me while hunting.
12) Got a call from a quit brother in crisis and talked him off the ledge. He's still quit.
13) Made it through the holidays without even thinking about chewing.
14) Posted roll on this site every day for the last 32 days whether I was able to get to a computer or not because I've got digits for about a dozen quit brothers who've got my back.
15) Saved $136, most of which I donated to a medical fund for a friend who suffered a massive stroke.
I could go on and on. Anyone who doubts that this site works is a fucking idiot. Period. If you drink the Kool-Aid and participate in this site YOU WILL BE QUIT.
Thanks Chewie and all those brilliant bad-ass quitters who conceived of this site and make it happen every day. We are literally saving lives in here. One day at a time.
That's something I'm thankful for this Thanksgiving.
:)
This is outstanding shit Biggie. That list right there shows there is a BigSky without the cancer candy.
Keep emphasizing the "you" in the things you do. Let that guy shine. Fuck the addict.
P.S. I do not advise telling NOLAQ off. I'm quite certain that man's quit can transcend the physical and plague your dreams.
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Posted this in Feb group, but thought it'd be worth keeping here as well.
Man. Last night I had a bit of a blow up with my lady. It triggered some serious rage I haven't felt in a long time. I think the nic bitch might have had something to do with it.
I walked out of the house to take a walk and cool off so I didn't say or do anything I'd regret (though walking out of the house was regrettable in and of itself...). While on my walk I texted Wastepanel to tell him how I was raging and how the nic bitch was just begging to have me take her back.
You know what? Just the simple act of text WP, even though I didn't get a reply until this morning (it was super late his time), helped quiet the nic bitch down. Just having that accountability, putting it in writing to a quit brother that you're having a rough time and jonezing, really helped put the bitch back in the bottle.
I was never in any real danger of caving, because I'm committed to my quit and because I'm not stupid enough to think that putting that shit in my face is going to somehow solve whatever problem I happened to be having. It would certainly only make things worse.
Anyway, just another example of how this site helps you in ways you might not even think about until the time comes when you need it.
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Posted this in Feb group, but thought it'd be worth keeping here as well.
Man. Last night I had a bit of a blow up with my lady. It triggered some serious rage I haven't felt in a long time. I think the nic bitch might have had something to do with it.
I walked out of the house to take a walk and cool off so I didn't say or do anything I'd regret (though walking out of the house was regrettable in and of itself...). While on my walk I texted Wastepanel to tell him how I was raging and how the nic bitch was just begging to have me take her back.
You know what? Just the simple act of text WP, even though I didn't get a reply until this morning (it was super late his time), helped quiet the nic bitch down. Just having that accountability, putting it in writing to a quit brother that you're having a rough time and jonezing, really helped put the bitch back in the bottle.
I was never in any real danger of caving, because I'm committed to my quit and because I'm not stupid enough to think that putting that shit in my face is going to somehow solve whatever problem I happened to be having. It would certainly only make things worse.
Anyway, just another example of how this site helps you in ways you might not even think about until the time comes when you need it.
Good stuff. This is the foundation that quit and friendships are made of.
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Thirty Two days in and loving the quit. That month seemed to fly by.
Great moments in quit so far.
1) Tossed the gum, grabbed my balls and told NOLAQ to fuck off as I posted Day 1 in Feb. 12.
2) Did not spend 60 minutes on the can "reading" just so I could have one last chew before bed.
3) Told my girlfriend about my horrible addiction, came clean, told her about KTC and was amazed at her understanding and support.
4) Went hunting and didn't dip, despite the fact that one of my hunting partners chewed the same shit I used to.
5) Butchered a deer without a chew.
6) Worked in the garden without a chew.
7) Went to work each day and produced on deadline without a chew.
8) Went to the bars and had drinks with my buddies without a chew.
9) Went skiing and didn't even have the urge to put in a chew on the lift.
10) Didn't chew when personal tragedies affected my life.
11) Called Wastepanel just to thank him and have him post roll for me while hunting.
12) Got a call from a quit brother in crisis and talked him off the ledge. He's still quit.
13) Made it through the holidays without even thinking about chewing.
14) Posted roll on this site every day for the last 32 days whether I was able to get to a computer or not because I've got digits for about a dozen quit brothers who've got my back.
15) Saved $136, most of which I donated to a medical fund for a friend who suffered a massive stroke.
I could go on and on. Anyone who doubts that this site works is a fucking idiot. Period. If you drink the Kool-Aid and participate in this site YOU WILL BE QUIT.
Thanks Chewie and all those brilliant bad-ass quitters who conceived of this site and make it happen every day. We are literally saving lives in here. One day at a time.
That's something I'm thankful for this Thanksgiving.
:)
This is outstanding shit Biggie. That list right there shows there is a BigSky without the cancer candy.
Keep emphasizing the "you" in the things you do. Let that guy shine. Fuck the addict.
P.S. I do not advise telling NOLAQ off. I'm quite certain that man's quit can transcend the physical and plague your dreams.
Nah, I'm a kitten, really.
I'm just happy the ole' boy jumped in tits deep and drank the kool aid. Even if it comes with the price that I have to get told to fuck off.
I'm a big boy. I can take it. _
On a serious note Sky, well done.
The great thing is, that list you started just keeps getting longer and longer.
Just make sure you never have to repeat #1.
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Cross posting this here for posterity's sake...
Whoa dudes. I had a super intense chew dream last night. I don't remember the specifics, but I remember "waking" up (dream within a dream kinda thing), and not being able to resist putting a chew in my mouth. I was consciously thinking that it would throw my 38 days of quit down the toilet, and I would be betraying my brothers, and I didn't want to do it, but I did it anyway.
I felt like total shit. The only thing I can compare the way I felt in the dream to anything in my real life is the one and only time I ever cheated on a girlfriend. (She had been living out of state for like 8 months and we were on the verge of breaking up, but still). The sick, gut wrenching guilt I felt waking up the next morning was the same thing I felt in the dream.
How fucking amazing of a feeling to wake up and realize that I didn't actually dip and that it was all just a horrible dream.
I have my first dentist appointment in like 6 or 7 years this afternoon. I wonder if that had anything to do with it!
Anyway, thought I would share with the group. Again, this site affects you in more ways that you realize. The more seriously you take this site and your commitment to the quit brothers in here, the more successful you will be in your quit.
Long Live KTC.
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Cross posting this here for posterity's sake...
Whoa dudes. I had a super intense chew dream last night. I don't remember the specifics, but I remember "waking" up (dream within a dream kinda thing), and not being able to resist putting a chew in my mouth. I was consciously thinking that it would throw my 38 days of quit down the toilet, and I would be betraying my brothers, and I didn't want to do it, but I did it anyway.
I felt like total shit. The only thing I can compare the way I felt in the dream to anything in my real life is the one and only time I ever cheated on a girlfriend. (She had been living out of state for like 8 months and we were on the verge of breaking up, but still). The sick, gut wrenching guilt I felt waking up the next morning was the same thing I felt in the dream.
How fucking amazing of a feeling to wake up and realize that I didn't actually dip and that it was all just a horrible dream.
I have my first dentist appointment in like 6 or 7 years this afternoon. I wonder if that had anything to do with it!
Anyway, thought I would share with the group. Again, this site affects you in more ways that you realize. The more seriously you take this site and your commitment to the quit brothers in here, the more successful you will be in your quit.
Long Live KTC.
sad part is man they dont go a way. man i had one in june this yeer bout a month afore i got my comma to. pist me off in dreem world but when i woke up i new it was just a dreem.
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Cross posting this here for posterity's sake...
Whoa dudes. I had a super intense chew dream last night. I don't remember the specifics, but I remember "waking" up (dream within a dream kinda thing), and not being able to resist putting a chew in my mouth. I was consciously thinking that it would throw my 38 days of quit down the toilet, and I would be betraying my brothers, and I didn't want to do it, but I did it anyway.
I felt like total shit. The only thing I can compare the way I felt in the dream to anything in my real life is the one and only time I ever cheated on a girlfriend. (She had been living out of state for like 8 months and we were on the verge of breaking up, but still). The sick, gut wrenching guilt I felt waking up the next morning was the same thing I felt in the dream.
How fucking amazing of a feeling to wake up and realize that I didn't actually dip and that it was all just a horrible dream.
I have my first dentist appointment in like 6 or 7 years this afternoon. I wonder if that had anything to do with it!
Anyway, thought I would share with the group. Again, this site affects you in more ways that you realize. The more seriously you take this site and your commitment to the quit brothers in here, the more successful you will be in your quit.
Long Live KTC.
sad part is man they dont go a way. man i had one in june this yeer bout a month afore i got my comma to. pist me off in dreem world but when i woke up i new it was just a dreem.
I don't know if I ever want them to go away. It's a powerful reminder of how serious this quit business is. Your subconscious mind has a way of telling you want you need to know. Maybe I was thinking about getting lazy, so my brain reminded me what would happen if I did.
I'm thankful for the dream. As much as it sucked, it's a small price to pay for a powerful reminder of the hard work we do here quitting one day at a time.
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Wow. Thanks for the kind welcome. That's the inspiration I was looking for...
I guess I'll just stick to my plan and avoid this site after all.
sky man aint you glad you dint take your ball and go home?
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Wow. Thanks for the kind welcome. That's the inspiration I was looking for...
I guess I'll just stick to my plan and avoid this site after all.
sky man aint you glad you dint take your ball and go home?
I know I am. Sky you were (are) a real asset to our group particularly in the early days. And by asset I mean pain in the ass. I hated you in the fog, but will be forever grateful for you cracking the whip. Still haven't scheduled that trip to MT but it will happen some day.
Thanks Bro.
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Wow. Thanks for the kind welcome. That's the inspiration I was looking for...
I guess I'll just stick to my plan and avoid this site after all.
sky man aint you glad you dint take your ball and go home?
I know I am. Sky you were (are) a real asset to our group particularly in the early days. And by asset I mean pain in the ass. I hated you in the fog, but will be forever grateful for you cracking the whip. Still haven't scheduled that trip to MT but it will happen some day.
Thanks Bro.
My the difference a hundred days of clarity makes. Nice work man.
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Now that was a good read. Good work Big Sky! I'm proud to be quit with you today
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Grats on 100 brother!
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Read this from beginning to end...THANK YOU!
You made my quit that much stronger.
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Read this from beginning to end...THANK YOU!
You made my quit that much stronger.
I'm so fucking proud of you sky.
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Read this from beginning to end...THANK YOU!
You made my quit that much stronger.
I'm so fucking proud of you sky.
Ditto.
Well done Sky.
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BigSky,
You are a great example of what this is all about. I haven't read someone's whole introduction thread until today and I can say that it has given me a fresh perspective on my quit. To see your progression and know that there is someone else here who uses the positives in their lives to push away the negatives is affirmation enough that this can be done. Congratulations on 100 days! I quit with you today.
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Proud to be quit with you bigsky. Lookin forward to second floor.
I remember in the beginning I was secretly fantasizing you would leave the site or cave so bsd, tintin and myself could be the first to hit hasselHOF. When you took the reigns as the captain of our group, i secretly hated you and may have been planning a coupe de etat with other anonymous group members to take the group back to daily name changing shenanigans and unorganized bullshit. Why, I have no idea. I guess I had an aversion to authority. I was probably mostly just jealous. Now that we are where we are, I look back and can see your dedication then and the fruit of your labor now, and let me tell you it is cool to witness. And I am not surprised you hit hasselHOF one bit. It was almost a guaranteed event provided you didnt get murked in the ghettos of montana or lost on a bigsky mountain man expedition. Good shit brother been a wild ride.
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256 days ago I strolled into KTC, took my lumps for thinking I knew better than the vets, and then decided to suck it up, grab my balls, and post roll in Feb. 2012.
Today I just saw a quit brother I thought I'd walk with till I died post Day 1.
It just goes to show ANYONE can fail if they let their guard down and forget what brought them here in the first place, and ignore the tools they developed to protect their quit.
So today I decided to dig up my intro page and bump it because I wanted to make sure I had a reminder of the reason I'm here, and all the hard work I put into my quit.
I was the first to post roll Feb. 12 and I plan to be the last.
Long Live KTC. Long Live the Quit. Down with the Nic Bitch. And FUCK YOU CAVERS.
'Finger'
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256 days ago I strolled into KTC, took my lumps for thinking I knew better than the vets, and then decided to suck it up, grab my balls, and post roll in Feb. 2012.
Today I just saw a quit brother I thought I'd walk with till I died post Day 1.
It just goes to show ANYONE can fail if they let their guard down and forget what brought them here in the first place, and ignore the tools they developed to protect their quit.
So today I decided to dig up my intro page and bump it because I wanted to make sure I had a reminder of the reason I'm here, and all the hard work I put into my quit.
I was the first to post roll Feb. 12 and I plan to be the last.
Long Live KTC. Long Live the Quit. Down with the Nic Bitch. And FUCK YOU CAVERS.
'Finger'
This dude is FU, thanks for doing what you do bigsky, I'm proud to be quit with you today.
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Facebook just informed me that five years ago today I posted that I had been nicotine free for 365 days.
I'm surprised 6 years have gone by so fast since I Killed the Can.
I owe every one of those 2,190 days of nicotine-free existence to the badass quitters I encountered on this site. Thanks ya'll.
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Anybody know where bigsky is nowadays? He hasn't been on for a couple weeks...