Gunnar’s Quit, February 8th, 11pm

[Dundippin]

Gunnar,
You are badass. Say strong my friend. Remember the urge is just around the corner so always keep your guard up. Especially, once you feel like you have this kicked.
I quit with you today.
Dundippin

[Gunnar]

2 weeks of quit in the books.  WUPP is absolutely the most important part of KTC, make that promise every morning.

Mostly I’m feeling good, the fog almost seems to come and go in short little bursts now so that’s good.  The mental part will always be the struggle, I know I’m quit, but when I’m sitting at the computer working I’ll reach for my pocket and before I even get there I realize it’s gone, why am I still reaching for it? That probably will take a while.  This time of year in Minnesota it really is just holding off the boredom, lots of being couped up in the house when you have a 4 and 1 year old. 

Soon enough I’ll be out fishing, which will be tough, and then hunting which has always been my downfall with dip.  Sitting in the turkey blind or deer stand for hours on end.  I’m not trying to romanticize sitting around with a big cat turd in my lip, but that has always been my downfall and for some reason I find myself thinking about that....dumb, need to just worry about quitting today, then wake up and quit tomorrow, don’t worry about 2 months from now....

I think this spring turkey hunting I may have to try some of the fake shit. 

This is just me getting some shit off my chest guys, I’m absolutely loving the fact that I’m not a slave to that fucking can anymore!

15 days quit.  Happy to quit with you all today.

[Gunnar]

I dipped for 27 years.  Had my last dip the same day and time as you.  Just got registered for the boards and am soaking up all I can.  Looking forward to interacting with you and the rest of the KTC community to help me get through my quit.  Stay strong.

That’s crazy man. Happy to be quit with you. I haven’t checked yet but did you post roll yet in the May 19 group?  I’ll go check that but if you have any questions or want digits send me a PM. 

[Scott_B]

I dipped for 27 years.  Had my last dip the same day and time as you.  Just got registered for the boards and am soaking up all I can.  Looking forward to interacting with you and the rest of the KTC community to help me get through my quit.  Stay strong.

[BluManChew]

Good stuff and congrats on your first week in the books.  Hows the fog? Mine started clearing up some around day 10 or so. You probably will have some sleep issues soon but nothing too bad.  Just really helped solidify my quit. Crazy how nic can cause all these symptoms and all due to stuffing our lip with some damn dead plant.
Your story is similar to mine, glad you found ktc.  Fight for and own your quit and you will find success.

Either the fog has lifted or I’ve grown used to it.  I’m definitely more irritable the last couple days. I can’t tell if that’s an actual side affect or just an affect of my wife and kids! Lol...it is weird how all the Nic withdrawal symptoms strengthen my quit, and make it easier to squash the craves.

Good job, Gunnar.

[Gunnar]

Good stuff and congrats on your first week in the books.  Hows the fog? Mine started clearing up some around day 10 or so. You probably will have some sleep issues soon but nothing too bad.  Just really helped solidify my quit. Crazy how nic can cause all these symptoms and all due to stuffing our lip with some damn dead plant.
Your story is similar to mine, glad you found ktc.  Fight for and own your quit and you will find success.

Either the fog has lifted or I’ve grown used to it.  I’m definitely more irritable the last couple days. I can’t tell if that’s an actual side affect or just an affect of my wife and kids! Lol...it is weird how all the Nic withdrawal symptoms strengthen my quit, and make it easier to squash the craves. 

[mayfly]

Good stuff and congrats on your first week in the books.  Hows the fog? Mine started clearing up some around day 10 or so. You probably will have some sleep issues soon but nothing too bad.  Just really helped solidify my quit. Crazy how nic can cause all these symptoms and all due to stuffing our lip with some damn dead plant.
Your story is similar to mine, glad you found ktc.  Fight for and own your quit and you will find success.

[Srrlgr]

Stay strong Gunnar,  I have a very similar story.  I am 442 days quit.  The site helps, when I feel craves it has helped me to just read the posts on the site.  Reaching out will also enhance your strength, use everything you’ve got (including you stubborn nature) and no matter what remember a dip is no longer an option.  You made the decision that it’s over, never let a stupid chemical change it. 

[Gunnar]

I wanted to get an actual introduction out there, sorry for the long winded post, but I had to type this out and get it off my chest.

I'm from small town Minnesota.  I'm a small town kid and always have been; outdoors is my passion.  Hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, and all sports, football, hockey, baseball, golf....basically anything physically active outside I'm up for giving it a go.  Ever since I was about 14 I've had a "friend" with me in my pocket. Started out with Hawken, then to Kodiak, then to Copenhagen, then to Skoal mint, then to Grizz Wintergreen and I had been on that basically since Grizz started.

I "quit" for 18 months many years ago, but then around came a fishing trip for muskies with my "boys" ....and I thought I'll just buy a tin for the trip....well maybe one for the 7 hour drive home from the trip….well maybe 1 for my hour drive back and forth to work.....etc….you all know this story.

I'm now 39 years old, I've been married for almost 15 years, and we have 2 kids.  4-year-old girl and a 1-year-old boy.  I hid my addiction from my family for as long as I could, my wife has known for several years, but I still don't believe my 4 year old ever really knew or at least she didn't understand.  I've wanted to quit for some time, but used the same old shitty excuses, too much stress at work, too much stress at home, oh after my next hunting trip, after my next fishing trip, when my kid is born, when my next kid is born.
Friday Feb. 8th 2019– Nothing earth shattering happened in my life, on the day I quit.  I was sitting around after my family was asleep having a night dip or 2 while binging Breaking Bad when it hit me like a ton of shit right in my face, that I’ve been shoving a ton of shit in my face for about 25 years.  I was no better than the junkie meth-heads I was watching on the TV.  I needed my nicotine fix just as bad as they needed their fix, the ONLY difference was my fix was legal.  My fix still makes me stink, look like an idiot, fucks up my teeth and gums, fucks up my internal organs, and would still end up killing me.

I spit out my chew and flushed my tin and that was it.  I was done.  I watched one more episode of Breaking Bad and went to bed.  The next couple days were tough, but I hung out with my kids and wife the whole time.  I didn’t tell her I quit because I didn’t know if I could actually stick to it at that point, I thought I could but wasn’t sure.  Sunday afternoon I started surfing for how long nicotine withdrawal symptoms lasted and I happened across KTC on my first search.  I spent the next 2.5 hours reading on the site, getting signed up and making my first promise.
 
I told my wife Monday night because I knew I was quit.  I now have a brotherhood of accountability and I won’t let you guys down today.  Tomorrow I will make this promise again, and I am a man of my word.  As my wife said Monday night, you are the most stubborn person I know, so if you set to mind to it I know you are quit.  I’m going to prove her right.

Today is Day 5 I quit with all of you ADD.

[Bug Guy]

Kick ass bro! Keep pushing back against the nic bitch and don't ever give in. You feel her creepin in and dont know where to go, please reach out. Hit me up, talk with your quit group, and dive into the plethora of resources on here. You can't go wrong. Best of luck and congrats on getting past day 3. ODAAT

[Gunnar]

Thanks guys.  Day 3 and still fuzzy, but I'm at work.  I'm finding today is more difficult than my first 2 days at home.  I'm definitely noticing more triggers.  The most interesting part for me so far is that this fogginess I'm feeling is only strengthening my resolve to quit.  I knew nic was a bitch but I had no idea how far I had let it take a hold of me.

I won't be going back, but to keep it simple and in front of me, I promise I won't dip today.  I quit with you today.

Gunnar - day 3

[Dundippin]

Hey Gunmar,
Welcome to the group. I am counting on you staying strong in your quit.


Here are some words of wisdom:

The main way to be successful is to just decide that you have quit. Once you stop the negotiating in your head as to whether you will do one more or not the rest becomes far more simple.

The next important thing is to learn how to distract your attention. When you get those thoughts about dipping, switch your attention and think about something else. Anything else that you like. This ability to change your focus will guarantee your success and make your quit that much easier.

When you place a dip in your mouth, your brain releases sugars. Well, those sugars are now going to be gone.

However, you can replace them with OJ or other fruit juices with sugar. This will provide some comfort, especially on your initial quit days.

Make sure to exercise with weights and cardio when you feel that nagging tension in your muscles, you feel that rage, when you can not sleep and when you cannot focus. Exercise really helps.

Here is one that most people overlook. Get at least 3 square meals a day. Hunger can really bring on those urges so squash those urges before they come. Eat full healthy meals and do not let yourself get excessively hungry. You will see this helps a great deal.

I waited until I was 59 quit after using tobacco for 40 years. You are wise to quit now.

I quit with you today.

Dundippin - day 1246

By the way, I was catatonic my first week. I slept all day and got up only to piss and eat. It sounds like you are doing better than that. Stay strong.

[Candoit]

Hi, my screen name is Gunnar, been chewing since I was 14. I quit once for “real”, 18 months I made it, that was a long time ago....If I’m awake and not eating I pretty much have a dip in my lip.  I hate it, I hate seeing pictures where I do t smile cause I don’t want people to see the dip.  I’m now 39 and I’m done. I had my last chew on Friday February 8th at 11 pm. I’m almost through day 2, sunflower seeds will be my go to.  No major headaches yet, but definitely in the fog, I just feel fuzzy.

Welcome.
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Take the next step and never look back.

[Gunnar]

Hi, my screen name is Gunnar, been chewing since I was 14. I quit once for “real”, 18 months I made it, that was a long time ago....If I’m awake and not eating I pretty much have a dip in my lip.  I hate it, I hate seeing pictures where I do t smile cause I don’t want people to see the dip.  I’m now 39 and I’m done. I had my last chew on Friday February 8th at 11 pm. I’m almost through day 2, sunflower seeds will be my go to.  No major headaches yet, but definitely in the fog, I just feel fuzzy.