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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: SmokeyMountainExpress on January 09, 2020, 09:14:00 AM
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hello all,
I quit on 11/12/2019 and have been reading all of the posts on this site since 11/13/2019 and it has been very helpful in keeping me quit. Its been hell, but I am still quit. I finally decided to start posting roll everyday to help keep my resolve. So far I have had all the side effects you could imagine. Ive been to the ER with an anxiety attack, been to the doctor thinking I was dying from cancer and wasted plenty of money on tests. Hoping I am pass the worst of it, but everyday brings a new challenge.
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hello all,
I quit on 11/12/2019 and have been reading all of the posts on this site since 11/13/2019 and it has been very helpful in keeping me quit. Its been hell, but I am still quit. I finally decided to start posting roll everyday to help keep my resolve. So far I have had all the side effects you could imagine. Ive been to the ER with an anxiety attack, been to the doctor thinking I was dying from cancer and wasted plenty of money on tests. Hoping I am pass the worst of it, but everyday brings a new challenge.
Now you’re quitting!
That’s the weird magic of getting on roll and getting involved with a bunch of people who are going through the same thing... there’s strength in that process that kinda blows the mind. You’re not alone.
Get involved and STAY involved.
It works.
Ask me how I know...
AJ... 2,459 days ‘o’ freedom
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SmokeyMountainExpress hang in there it will get better. I was like you, I found this site on my 37th day. I was not lurking around, i just found site late while looking for symptoms. I am posting roll since then, didn't miss a day. I am still doing WUPP every day. It helps, I am at 279 days and I can assure you it gets better. I am still going through some funks but posting roll and talking on group Me and also on forum helps a lot. If you haven't exchange digits, exchange it. Be involve in your group like help maintaining SSOA or flipping roll call, it helps. PM me for digits. stay engage stay quit. IPTQWYT.
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hello all,
I quit on 11/12/2019 and have been reading all of the posts on this site since 11/13/2019 and it has been very helpful in keeping me quit. Its been hell, but I am still quit. I finally decided to start posting roll everyday to help keep my resolve. So far I have had all the side effects you could imagine. Ive been to the ER with an anxiety attack, been to the doctor thinking I was dying from cancer and wasted plenty of money on tests. Hoping I am pass the worst of it, but everyday brings a new challenge.
Great job posting roll. Check your messages as fellow quitters will be reaching out to you. Only exchange digits through personal messages and never on the Intro section or forum. POst your promise every day and keep your word. You can do it and we are here to help.
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Day 61 - still working through anxiety, and being overall just down about everything. Today I was paranoid about the sides of my tongue and mouth just not feeling right. About got to the point of a anxiety attack, but was able to find something to do to sidetrack my mind.
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Day 61 - still working through anxiety, and being overall just down about everything. Today I was paranoid about the sides of my tongue and mouth just not feeling right. About got to the point of a anxiety attack, but was able to find something to do to sidetrack my mind.
Through about day 100 - 125 your do you is going through a lot. Be patient, realize what you are describing is normal, and let those days add up. It gets sooooooo much better. You can do it and we are here to help. Keep WUPP EDD and make some solid contacts. You got this.
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day 64- been feeling better the last couple of days. my tongue and mouth are feeling somewhat normal, and my anxiety is relatively low. glad to be on the good side of the pendulum for now! Drinking gallons of water, and talking on live chat when anxiety gets high... have been the greatest help in coping for me so far.
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day 64- been feeling better the last couple of days. my tongue and mouth are feeling somewhat normal, and my anxiety is relatively low. glad to be on the good side of the pendulum for now! Drinking gallons of water, and talking on live chat when anxiety gets high... have been the greatest help in coping for me so far.
If you don't mind sharing, what kinds of symptoms were you having post-quit? I'm trying to find reference points for my own symptoms. I've got pain in my gums and jaw, headaches, and a persistent sore throat. Like you, I've been worried about it so I'm curious about other people's experience.
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day 64- been feeling better the last couple of days. my tongue and mouth are feeling somewhat normal, and my anxiety is relatively low. glad to be on the good side of the pendulum for now! Drinking gallons of water, and talking on live chat when anxiety gets high... have been the greatest help in coping for me so far.
If you don't mind sharing, what kinds of symptoms were you having post-quit? I'm trying to find reference points for my own symptoms. I've got pain in my gums and jaw, headaches, and a persistent sore throat. Like you, I've been worried about it so I'm curious about other people's experience.
Terry - I had a persistent sore throat as well on the left side close to my voice box, and sometimes I would get anxiety when eating and it would swell up making swallowing hard. As far as my mouth I would describe it as a dull annoying almost numbing feeling on the side of my tongue, and on the inside of my lips.
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Geez brother, that's about as serious as I've seen regarding the physical withdrawal. Good job sacking up and seeing the doctor about it - sticking your head in the sand never solved anything. Whatever befalls you now, it will encounter a free man, not a slave. That's always a good thing. Keep blogging it out - you're helping others even as you help yourself.
Qutting with you today
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day 64- been feeling better the last couple of days. my tongue and mouth are feeling somewhat normal, and my anxiety is relatively low. glad to be on the good side of the pendulum for now! Drinking gallons of water, and talking on live chat when anxiety gets high... have been the greatest help in coping for me so far.
If you don't mind sharing, what kinds of symptoms were you having post-quit? I'm trying to find reference points for my own symptoms. I've got pain in my gums and jaw, headaches, and a persistent sore throat. Like you, I've been worried about it so I'm curious about other people's experience.
Terry - I had a persistent sore throat as well on the left side close to my voice box, and sometimes I would get anxiety when eating and it would swell up making swallowing hard. As far as my mouth I would describe it as a dull annoying almost numbing feeling on the side of my tongue, and on the inside of my lips.
I have the exact same sore throat. It's on the left side by my voice box. It feels dry all the time, like I just can't stay hydrated, and feels like it makes swallowing harder. It's in the same spot where I experienced pain last year and had an ultrasound that came back normal. I'm going to just give it time and see how it feels after more and more days/weeks of quitting.
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day 64- been feeling better the last couple of days. my tongue and mouth are feeling somewhat normal, and my anxiety is relatively low. glad to be on the good side of the pendulum for now! Drinking gallons of water, and talking on live chat when anxiety gets high... have been the greatest help in coping for me so far.
If you don't mind sharing, what kinds of symptoms were you having post-quit? I'm trying to find reference points for my own symptoms. I've got pain in my gums and jaw, headaches, and a persistent sore throat. Like you, I've been worried about it so I'm curious about other people's experience.
Terry - I had a persistent sore throat as well on the left side close to my voice box, and sometimes I would get anxiety when eating and it would swell up making swallowing hard. As far as my mouth I would describe it as a dull annoying almost numbing feeling on the side of my tongue, and on the inside of my lips.
I have the exact same sore throat. It's on the left side by my voice box. It feels dry all the time, like I just can't stay hydrated, and feels like it makes swallowing harder. It's in the same spot where I experienced pain last year and had an ultrasound that came back normal. I'm going to just give it time and see how it feels after more and more days/weeks of quitting.
Wow, guys.
Hardcore... super proud of you for grabbin’ nuts and powering through. That’s real quitting.
A couple things come to mind as I’m reading your discussion. PLEASE keep in mind this is in NO way medical advice or anything close to a professional grade offering.
1... This is what nicotine did to you. Let that soak in. All this fear and anxiety is what nicotine did to your mind and physical well-being. It sucks right? It sucks big fat balls, right? If that ain’t reason enough to be permanently turned off nic AND fuel a lifelong hate... I don’t know what is!
2... I don’t know how many years you used nicotine but I have to assume it’s FAR longer than you’ve been quit. Nicotine is a naaaaaasty substance. Drop for drop, it’s as powerful as heroin. Drop for drop, it’s as potent a poison as strychnine. It’s even been used, and known, as one of the most powerful pesticides ever. In other words...
... It WILL fuck you up. Period.
Mentally and physically, healing will take time. There’s just no way around that. You’re creating a new normal for you and, well, that’s NOT normal! It all takes time and everyone is different so to speak of time tables is a bit hard. That’s why this place is so great and why it’s SO vital you get involved. You WILL run into someone that can relate and knowing you’re not alone is worth more than words can say.
Be patient... some/most/all, of these things will fade and become a distant memory and, hopefully, a reminder to stay quit. That being said... getting your ass to the doctor is not a sign of weakness in any way. Take care of you. Make sure it’s nothing. And if it is... tackle it with the energy your new found freedom gives you.
Rock on...
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day 64- been feeling better the last couple of days. my tongue and mouth are feeling somewhat normal, and my anxiety is relatively low. glad to be on the good side of the pendulum for now! Drinking gallons of water, and talking on live chat when anxiety gets high... have been the greatest help in coping for me so far.
If you don't mind sharing, what kinds of symptoms were you having post-quit? I'm trying to find reference points for my own symptoms. I've got pain in my gums and jaw, headaches, and a persistent sore throat. Like you, I've been worried about it so I'm curious about other people's experience.
Terry - I had a persistent sore throat as well on the left side close to my voice box, and sometimes I would get anxiety when eating and it would swell up making swallowing hard. As far as my mouth I would describe it as a dull annoying almost numbing feeling on the side of my tongue, and on the inside of my lips.
I have the exact same sore throat. It's on the left side by my voice box. It feels dry all the time, like I just can't stay hydrated, and feels like it makes swallowing harder. It's in the same spot where I experienced pain last year and had an ultrasound that came back normal. I'm going to just give it time and see how it feels after more and more days/weeks of quitting.
Wow, guys.
Hardcore... super proud of you for grabbin’ nuts and powering through. That’s real quitting.
A couple things come to mind as I’m reading your discussion. PLEASE keep in mind this is in NO way medical advice or anything close to a professional grade offering.
1... This is what nicotine did to you. Let that soak in. All this fear and anxiety is what nicotine did to your mind and physical well-being. It sucks right? It sucks big fat balls, right? If that ain’t reason enough to be permanently turned off nic AND fuel a lifelong hate... I don’t know what is!
2... I don’t know how many years you used nicotine but I have to assume it’s FAR longer than you’ve been quit. Nicotine is a naaaaaasty substance. Drop for drop, it’s as powerful as heroin. Drop for drop, it’s as potent a poison as strychnine. It’s even been used, and known, as one of the most powerful pesticides ever. In other words...
... It WILL fuck you up. Period.
Mentally and physically, healing will take time. There’s just no way around that. You’re creating a new normal for you and, well, that’s NOT normal! It all takes time and everyone is different so to speak of time tables is a bit hard. That’s why this place is so great and why it’s SO vital you get involved. You WILL run into someone that can relate and knowing you’re not alone is worth more than words can say.
Be patient... some/most/all, of these things will fade and become a distant memory and, hopefully, a reminder to stay quit. That being said... getting your ass to the doctor is not a sign of weakness in any way. Take care of you. Make sure it’s nothing. And if it is... tackle it with the energy your new found freedom gives you.
Rock on...
I can vouch for this, Applejack is spot on, word for word. But just like you smokey and terry, there were actually 2 periods of time early on in my quit where i had the same sore spot in my throat. It wasn't like having a sore throat like when you're sick, but more like the feeling of having a rock stuck in your throat and only on one side. Definitely weird. But it did pass with time and all is well now. I found stealing some of my 7 yo daughter's popcicles worked like a charm! Flavor ice are the best ;D . Which reminds me, i better buy her some more flavor ice tomorrow. So continue on, keep pushing through and eventually NIC'S evil grasp will loosen little by little. You guys have got this!
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day 66 - I would have to say that although my quit has been challenging so far... I have been pretty lucky not having real strong cravings. Well today marked the first real time I felt the nic bitch crawling under my skin in a while. Popped in a piece of gum, and I'm chopping the hell out of it. No chance of caving today, but I definitely feel like an Addict!!!
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day 66 - I would have to say that although my quit has been challenging so far... I have been pretty lucky not having real strong cravings. Well today marked the first real time I felt the nic bitch crawling under my skin in a while. Popped in a piece of gum, and I'm chopping the hell out of it. No chance of caving today, but I definitely feel like an Addict!!!
You are rocking it but I do know what you mean about feeling like an addict. Makes sense because we are addicts. Just shows the import of not getting complacent, staying loyal to your routine, making relationships, and WUPP EDD.
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day 64- been feeling better the last couple of days. my tongue and mouth are feeling somewhat normal, and my anxiety is relatively low. glad to be on the good side of the pendulum for now! Drinking gallons of water, and talking on live chat when anxiety gets high... have been the greatest help in coping for me so far.
If you don't mind sharing, what kinds of symptoms were you having post-quit? I'm trying to find reference points for my own symptoms. I've got pain in my gums and jaw, headaches, and a persistent sore throat. Like you, I've been worried about it so I'm curious about other people's experience.
Terry - I had a persistent sore throat as well on the left side close to my voice box, and sometimes I would get anxiety when eating and it would swell up making swallowing hard. As far as my mouth I would describe it as a dull annoying almost numbing feeling on the side of my tongue, and on the inside of my lips.
I have the exact same sore throat. It's on the left side by my voice box. It feels dry all the time, like I just can't stay hydrated, and feels like it makes swallowing harder. It's in the same spot where I experienced pain last year and had an ultrasound that came back normal. I'm going to just give it time and see how it feels after more and more days/weeks of quitting.
Wow, guys.
Hardcore... super proud of you for grabbin’ nuts and powering through. That’s real quitting.
A couple things come to mind as I’m reading your discussion. PLEASE keep in mind this is in NO way medical advice or anything close to a professional grade offering.
1... This is what nicotine did to you. Let that soak in. All this fear and anxiety is what nicotine did to your mind and physical well-being. It sucks right? It sucks big fat balls, right? If that ain’t reason enough to be permanently turned off nic AND fuel a lifelong hate... I don’t know what is!
2... I don’t know how many years you used nicotine but I have to assume it’s FAR longer than you’ve been quit. Nicotine is a naaaaaasty substance. Drop for drop, it’s as powerful as heroin. Drop for drop, it’s as potent a poison as strychnine. It’s even been used, and known, as one of the most powerful pesticides ever. In other words...
... It WILL fuck you up. Period.
Mentally and physically, healing will take time. There’s just no way around that. You’re creating a new normal for you and, well, that’s NOT normal! It all takes time and everyone is different so to speak of time tables is a bit hard. That’s why this place is so great and why it’s SO vital you get involved. You WILL run into someone that can relate and knowing you’re not alone is worth more than words can say.
Be patient... some/most/all, of these things will fade and become a distant memory and, hopefully, a reminder to stay quit. That being said... getting your ass to the doctor is not a sign of weakness in any way. Take care of you. Make sure it’s nothing. And if it is... tackle it with the energy your new found freedom gives you.
Rock on...
I can vouch for this, Applejack is spot on, word for word. But just like you smokey and terry, there were actually 2 periods of time early on in my quit where i had the same sore spot in my throat. It wasn't like having a sore throat like when you're sick, but more like the feeling of having a rock stuck in your throat and only on one side. Definitely weird. But it did pass with time and all is well now. I found stealing some of my 7 yo daughter's popcicles worked like a charm! Flavor ice are the best ;D . Which reminds me, i better buy her some more flavor ice tomorrow. So continue on, keep pushing through and eventually NIC'S evil grasp will loosen little by little. You guys have got this!
Weirdest thing... I've been having that dry throat feeling on my left side but today it has become that sort of irritating 'lump' feeling only on that side exactly like you described. It seems to subside a bit when I eat or drink but comes back when I'm done. If I hadn't read about other people's experiences with this same thing I'd be more inclined to freak out.
Gotta get me some popsicles! 8)
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day 71 - Not much to talk about when it comes to symptoms. Throat hasn't bugged me for a while, and mouth is still a little off but nothing like before. So I think Ill list a couple of wins that make the struggle worthwhile to me.
1- My wife being able to kiss me without asking if I have a dip in.
2- Being able to talk to me children (12,14) and tell them to never let nicotine in their life!!
3 - not having to go to the Gas station all the time, and planning my life around how much chew is left in my can.
4 - coaching youth basketball, and baseball without hiding the dip in my lip and being a better role model
5 - not having half full spitters in my car, on my desk at work, at home by my recliner.
I'm sure I could list many more, but these are the ones that pop into my head now. Notice none of these wins mention the actual health benefits, being an addict takes away so much more than your health, and you don't even realize it until you quit. Life's too short to be planning life around your next fix. Keep on, keeping on quitters ODAAT!
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day 74- nothing much to report... I find myself pushing my tongue around the inside of my mouth a lot. I note every single little bump.. this is not healthy for my anxiety.. when I push up against the inside of my upper lip between my lip and nose I can feel several little bumps some bigger than others, and some little ones grouped together all under the skin, and you cant see them from the outside. I never really paid attention to this area before. Anyone else know if this is normal?
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day 74- nothing much to report... I find myself pushing my tongue around the inside of my mouth a lot. I note every single little bump.. this is not healthy for my anxiety.. when I push up against the inside of my upper lip between my lip and nose I can feel several little bumps some bigger than others, and some little ones grouped together all under the skin, and you cant see them from the outside. I never really paid attention to this area before. Anyone else know if this is normal?
It’s all good brother. I had similar issues. For me around day 125 things normalized. If you look hard enough you can find almost anything. If it would help, go to the doctor or dentist if you haven’t recently.
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day 74- nothing much to report... I find myself pushing my tongue around the inside of my mouth a lot. I note every single little bump.. this is not healthy for my anxiety.. when I push up against the inside of my upper lip between my lip and nose I can feel several little bumps some bigger than others, and some little ones grouped together all under the skin, and you cant see them from the outside. I never really paid attention to this area before. Anyone else know if this is normal?
All good, its just anxiety from fked up neurotransmiters. Im on day 95 and ive calmed down A LOT over the last week or two. I had crazy paranoid thoughts about physical and more about mental well being. Im really starting to feel okay already.
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DAY - 78 - gotta love the support. Thank you to Indrek, Keith0617, and Ankape for reaching out it helps a lot.
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@SmokeyMountainExpress (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=16052) is your mouth feeling better? Lots of brushing and mouthwash helped me.
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@SmokeyMountainExpress (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=16052) is your mouth feeling better? Lots of brushing and mouthwash helped me.
@Keith0617 (http://@Keith0617) my mouth is feeling is feeling better. Thanks for asking. Mostly my mouth problems have been all in my head, but I am getting better at fighting the anxiety / paranoia.
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day 85 - the last week has been a mental struggle with trying to stay positive... I continue to have tough days with craves, anxiety, and depression. They seem to let up for a couple of days, and then come back for a couple of days. I will continue to fight with all of you ODAAT knowing nothing good ever comes easy.
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day 85 - the last week has been a mental struggle with trying to stay positive... I continue to have tough days with craves, anxiety, and depression. They seem to let up for a couple of days, and then come back for a couple of days. I will continue to fight with all of you ODAAT knowing nothing good ever comes easy.
It will get better. The cravings will become less of a struggle after a while. Focusing ODAAT keeps the battle manageable. Special occasions seem to be a trigger for a lot of people. Stay the course and know there is light at the end of the tunnel. You got this.
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day 85 - the last week has been a mental struggle with trying to stay positive... I continue to have tough days with craves, anxiety, and depression. They seem to let up for a couple of days, and then come back for a couple of days. I will continue to fight with all of you ODAAT knowing nothing good ever comes easy.
It will get better. The cravings will become less of a struggle after a while. Focusing ODAAT keeps the battle manageable. Special occasions seem to be a trigger for a lot of people. Stay the course and know there is light at the end of the tunnel. You got this.
I've been quit just shy of 4 years but one of the most vivid times I remember struggling hard was during days 75-90. The hall of fame is close but still a few weeks away and it seems like the cravings are just as intense as at the beginning. Keep focusing ODAAT and stay close to the site. Try to fit in a little extra exercise and know it will pass. Times likes this come and go throughout our quit journeys; we are never cured. This is why at 1,381 days I have yet to miss a day posting roll. You got this.
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day 85 - the last week has been a mental struggle with trying to stay positive... I continue to have tough days with craves, anxiety, and depression. They seem to let up for a couple of days, and then come back for a couple of days. I will continue to fight with all of you ODAAT knowing nothing good ever comes easy.
It will get better. The cravings will become less of a struggle after a while. Focusing ODAAT keeps the battle manageable. Special occasions seem to be a trigger for a lot of people. Stay the course and know there is light at the end of the tunnel. You got this.
I've been quit just shy of 4 years but one of the most vivid times I remember struggling hard was during days 75-90. The hall of fame is close but still a few weeks away and it seems like the cravings are just as intense as at the beginning. Keep focusing ODAAT and stay close to the site. Try to fit in a little extra exercise and know it will pass. Times likes this come and go throughout our quit journeys; we are never cured. This is why at 1,381 days I have yet to miss a day posting roll. You got this.
@SmokeyMountainExpress (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=16052)
You got this bud, I had a major funk fight at around 75 days. You will get swings, but do know they come further and further apart. You are doing awsome, I am proud to quit with you today.
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Day - 92
Stacking up days one by one, and putting more and more time on my quit. Anxiety and depression still a daily battle , but becoming less intense. I find myself reading articles and drama on the KTC boards to keep my mind occupied. Also stop by the live chat room from time to time.
Also slowly coming out of my introvert/shy shell and trying to post more often and text my fellow quitters/supporters. I urge everyone using this site to be more vocal, and active on all the boards especially your own groups. That is what is going to help you and your groups quit.
And a going away thought... I appreciate all the no bull shit, bad ass quitters that have the balls to be the bad guy and put the addicts that are not conforming, or getting lazy in there quit in there place. Without these “bad guys” this site would be half of what it is. No ball coddling here!!!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dW37AGZ0Pj0
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99 days quit - No HOF speech for a bit, but I want to put this out there for any of the guests I always see reading these posts!
As a once long time lurker, and procrastinator extraordinaire I know quitting can be a scary thought. I don’t know how many times I said I was going to quit, and then found a reason not to like I’m going fishing or hunting this weekend, or I am coaching a baseball game, or maybe I got vacation coming in a couple weeks. I guess I’ll just have to quit after that. Since I started around 23 years old I always thought I would quit way before 30. Then at some point after all the I’ll quit laters I found myself to be almost 37 years old and more addicted than ever before.
There is no easy/convenient time to quit. So if your reading this and still on the poison ask yourself if you plan on chewing the rest of your life... I’m guessing you are planning on quitting. There is no time better than now. The longer you go the more risk of health problems, and the more money you will waste. You have to quit sometime so rip off the bandaid and get the pain over with. It will be worth it!
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Congrats @SmokeyMountainExpress (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=16052) on reaching HOF. Stay loyal to your routine brother.
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Congrats @SmokeyMountainExpress (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=16052) on reaching HOF. Stay loyal to your routine brother.
Congrats on that hunnert Smokey!!! IQWYT
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Congrats @SmokeyMountainExpress (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=16052) on reaching HOF. Stay loyal to your routine brother.
Congrats on that hunnert Smokey!!! IQWYT
Congrats on HOF Smokey!! Thank you for all you do! Proud to quit with you and glad to call you a friend. Look forward to many more zeros with you!
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Day 105 - My cravings have spiked this week, and they like to hang on for long periods of time. This is no surprise to me I have been this far on my own, and know from reading others journeys that this would happen. But it does start to get at a guy. Many of my failures on my own happened after a significant amount of time off nicotine, and still getting withdrawal symptoms, and cravings. This time is different... I have armed myself with knowledge, and accountability to others. I don't have false expectations that it should be easy for me now that I have reached 100 days. I really don't know how long it will take for it to be quote, unquote easier, but I do know all I can control is today. So I will quit with you all today and we will let the other shit work itself out.
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Day 105 - My cravings have spiked this week, and they like to hang on for long periods of time. This is no surprise to me I have been this far on my own, and know from reading others journeys that this would happen. But it does start to get at a guy. Many of my failures on my own happened after a significant amount of time off nicotine, and still getting withdrawal symptoms, and cravings. This time is different... I have armed myself with knowledge, and accountability to others. I don't have false expectations that it should be easy for me now that I have reached 100 days. I really don't know how long it will take for it to be quote, unquote easier, but I do know all I can control is today. So I will quit with you all today and we will let the other shit work itself out.
Great job @SmokeyMountainExpress (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=16052) . The craves and fog come in waves but you have reached the stage where they are reduced in quantity and strength. Keep using your tools and don't be afraid to reach out if needed. The light at the end of the tunnel will be getting brighter and brighter for you.
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day 113 - just keeping up with logging... right now my quit is stuck in a pattern I will have a day or two of feeling ok, and then a couple harder days with fog, craves, and anxiety. I am still super aware/sensitive about my mouth and gums and any time they feel off my anxiety gets going. A couple of days ago my lower right side of my mouth felt dull, and my gums felt swollen... plus the left side of my throat was sore. I now know better then to get too worked up, and I just take note of what it is and start the 5 day clock. Those symptom only lasted a day or so and were gone. Earlier in my quit these symptoms were constant so that is a plus.
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day 113 - just keeping up with logging... right now my quit is stuck in a pattern I will have a day or two of feeling ok, and then a couple harder days with fog, craves, and anxiety. I am still super aware/sensitive about my mouth and gums and any time they feel off my anxiety gets going. A couple of days ago my lower right side of my mouth felt dull, and my gums felt swollen... plus the left side of my throat was sore. I now know better then to get too worked up, and I just take note of what it is and start the 5 day clock. Those symptom only lasted a day or so and were gone. Earlier in my quit these symptoms were constant so that is a plus.
Hold the line SME. I have a lot of respect for what you are doing. My anxiety, craves, fog, rage, etc are bad enough but I can't imagine adding sore gums and throat to it. You're killing it man. I see you all over the site. Hang in there.
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day 113 - just keeping up with logging... right now my quit is stuck in a pattern I will have a day or two of feeling ok, and then a couple harder days with fog, craves, and anxiety. I am still super aware/sensitive about my mouth and gums and any time they feel off my anxiety gets going. A couple of days ago my lower right side of my mouth felt dull, and my gums felt swollen... plus the left side of my throat was sore. I now know better then to get too worked up, and I just take note of what it is and start the 5 day clock. Those symptom only lasted a day or so and were gone. Earlier in my quit these symptoms were constant so that is a plus.
Hold the line SME. I have a lot of respect for what you are doing. My anxiety, craves, fog, rage, etc are bad enough but I can't imagine adding sore gums and throat to it. You're killing it man. I see you all over the site. Hang in there.
Just the normal post HOF funk. You will come out of it and light will get brighter.
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Day 122 - The first couple days since my last log were tough (114-116) Fog, and Anxiety caused by sore mouth, and throat along with reading too much on the internet sent me down the worm hole. Got a timely call from a fellow quitter that pulled me back to reality.
Since day 116 everyday has gotten a little bit better, and today was pretty good.
I went to the dentist for a deep gum cleaning Monday, and other than the shots hurting it went well. The dental hygienist said my mouth looked normal, and my gums were returning to a healthier red. She also answered some questions I had. I go back this upcoming Tuesday and get the other half of my mouth done.
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Day 122 - The first couple days since my last log were tough (114-116) Fog, and Anxiety caused by sore mouth, and throat along with reading too much on the internet sent me down the worm hole. Got a timely call from a fellow quitter that pulled me back to reality.
Since day 116 everyday has gotten a little bit better, and today was pretty good.
I went to the dentist for a deep gum cleaning Monday, and other than the shots hurting it went well. The dental hygienist said my mouth looked normal, and my gums were returning to a healthier red. She also answered some questions I had. I go back this upcoming Tuesday and get the other half of my mouth done.
Great to hear @SmokeyMountainExpress (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=16052) . Keep working your quit. You never know when the nic bitch will come calling.
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Day 138 - Seems like over the last couple of weeks i go back and forth from decent days with just a little anxiety, fog, and depression. Too a day or so of shit. my mouth and throat still aren’t healed yet. I get swollen gums frequent, and my throat still feels off on the left side (some day’s worse then others).
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Day 138 - Seems like over the last couple of weeks i go back and forth from decent days with just a little anxiety, fog, and depression. Too a day or so of shit. my mouth and throat still aren’t healed yet. I get swollen gums frequent, and my throat still feels off on the left side (some day’s worse then others).
As was the case in the past, I'm with you Smokey. Lots of ups and downs for me lately as well. Thinking about what a fraud I was to my kids for years has helped me today. The terrible example I set for my kids for all that time has renewed my hate for the bitch and recharged my quit...for today. Until next time...
Hold that line man...I'll be right beside you.
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Day 138 - Seems like over the last couple of weeks i go back and forth from decent days with just a little anxiety, fog, and depression. Too a day or so of shit. my mouth and throat still aren’t healed yet. I get swollen gums frequent, and my throat still feels off on the left side (some day’s worse then others).
As was the case in the past, I'm with you Smokey. Lots of ups and downs for me lately as well. Thinking about what a fraud I was to my kids for years has helped me today. The terrible example I set for my kids for all that time has renewed my hate for the bitch and recharged my quit...for today. Until next time...
Hold that line man...I'll be right beside you.
Good words ^^^^
My throat took a good long time to feel normal. You are doing the right things.
Funks and fogs will come and go. Just realize what they are and you'll make it through.
Quit hard!
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Day 138 - Seems like over the last couple of weeks i go back and forth from decent days with just a little anxiety, fog, and depression. Too a day or so of shit. my mouth and throat still aren’t healed yet. I get swollen gums frequent, and my throat still feels off on the left side (some day’s worse then others).
As was the case in the past, I'm with you Smokey. Lots of ups and downs for me lately as well. Thinking about what a fraud I was to my kids for years has helped me today. The terrible example I set for my kids for all that time has renewed my hate for the bitch and recharged my quit...for today. Until next time...
Hold that line man...I'll be right beside you.
Good words ^^^^
My throat took a good long time to feel normal. You are doing the right things.
Funks and fogs will come and go. Just realize what they are and you'll make it through.
Quit hard!
Had the same thing smoke, we've talked b4, but when in doubt, get it checked out. My sore jaw permeated into my left ear and even caused slight hearing loss for a bit. It all eventually came back, the sore jaw went away, and everything is back to normal. Hope you get it figured out to get that piece if mind again. Until then, continue to hit me up, always willing to talk. Stay smokey my friend!
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Day 149 - The last week my throat and mouth issues have mellowed out. I still can feel a little pressure in my throat, but I have to actively think about it for it to bother me. Thankful for every good day that’s for sure. Mild depression, fog, and cravings are still around, but they are under control. Hopefully I don’t jinx myself!
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Day 149 - The last week my throat and mouth issues have mellowed out. I still can feel a little pressure in my throat, but I have to actively think about it for it to bother me. Thankful for every good day that’s for sure. Mild depression, fog, and cravings are still around, but they are under control. Hopefully I don’t jinx myself!
Everything sounds normal or at least it does for me. You will see the depression, fog, cravings keep diminishing and things just get better. It just takes time. Keep doing your thing ODAAT @SmokeyMountainExpress (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=16052).
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Day 213- it’s been a while. I still have all my previous symptoms, but they have mellowed out. My main reason for posting is to share an article about the dangers of trying to quit smoking/chewing by using nicotine replacements.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/health-news/quitting-smoking-this-way-could-lead-to-brain-cancer-study-finds/ar-BB15cUf6
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Day 406...
Fight for one more day, hour, minute,or second. It is worth it. Freedom is priceless, but after addiction comes at a high cost. Are you willing to pay that cost with your will power?
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Day 406...
Fight for one more day, hour, minute,or second. It is worth it. Freedom is priceless, but after addiction comes at a high cost. Are you willing to pay that cost with your will power?
Keep preaching it brother!!
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Day 406...
Fight for one more day, hour, minute,or second. It is worth it. Freedom is priceless, but after addiction comes at a high cost. Are you willing to pay that cost with your will power?
Keep preaching it brother!!
Yes I am because vets like yourself have proven to me that it can be done. Fighting it still myself at day 292 with silent reflux and ear infections but we are quit. Love hearing what vets have to say as you never know whom it might help. I agree with Keith, keep preaching.