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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: Scottm1682 on March 19, 2013, 08:51:00 PM
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Hello everyone. I'm 31, been dipping for 16 years now. Today I quit... Handed my cans over to the wife and she tossed them in the trash. Over the last few months I noticed my voice cracking and having a hard time talking, especially at the end of the day. Well now it's worse, hard to talk almost all day long. I went to the doctor today who was not much help, said it may be acid reflux causing laryngitis... She wants me to take some Pepcid for a few weeks and if no improvement go to an ENT. Talk about everything hitting at once.
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Welcome. Click on the pink "WELCOME CENTER" above. It will explain how the site functions. It all starts with finding your quit group (june 2013) and posting roll.
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Welcome. Click on the pink "WELCOME CENTER" above. It will explain how the site functions. It all starts with finding your quit group (june 2013) and posting roll.
Thanks, still trying I get the hang of this off the cell phone
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Welcome to ktc and congratulations on making the decision to throw that evil can to the curb. The first few days are the worst but after around 72 hours all the nicotine will be out of your system and then all the mind games that the nic bitch will play start up. It does get better though. Every day that you are quit will be better than the last. Keep some sunflower seeds, gum, hard candy, tooth picks or fake chew with you for when the cravings hit the hardest, do anything you have to, just keep the dip away. Post roll early every single day and get to know your quit brothers and sisters, get some digits and use them anytime that you need to. I quit with you today.
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Welcome to ktc and congratulations on making the decision to throw that evil can to the curb. The first few days are the worst but after around 72 hours all the nicotine will be out of your system and then all the mind games that the nic bitch will play start up. It does get better though. Every day that you are quit will be better than the last. Keep some sunflower seeds, gum, hard candy, tooth picks or fake chew with you for when the cravings hit the hardest, do anything you have to, just keep the dip away. Post roll early every single day and get to know your quit brothers and sisters, get some digits and use them anytime that you need to. I quit with you today.
Be careful. Medical clean bill or even a diagnosis that has nothing to do with dip gives the Nic bitch a finger hold for one more. You need to fight like hell, our addiction is as powerful as any other drug addiction.
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Working so far from home does not help the situation out. 70 mile drive each way is a tough battle. So far going ok, made it in to work lol. I have noticed a few times now I reach for my back pocket whenever I get to my desk.... Talk about a habbit.
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Working so far from home does not help the situation out. 70 mile drive each way is a tough battle. So far going ok, made it in to work lol. I have noticed a few times now I reach for my back pocket whenever I get to my desk.... Talk about a habbit.
Just remember to stay strong, text a fellow quitter if you need to, pop in some gum or whatever else you can find!
Now get in and post roll in June 2013... be sure to read through the Welcome Center thoroughly before posting roll. Come join June and take this journey to quit with us!
Oh, almost forgot. It's highly likely that dipping wasn't helping your laryngitis!
PM me and I can give you my number.
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Working so far from home does not help the situation out. 70 mile drive each way is a tough battle. So far going ok, made it in to work lol. I have noticed a few times now I reach for my back pocket whenever I get to my desk.... Talk about a habbit.
Just remember to stay strong, text a fellow quitter if you need to, pop in some gum or whatever else you can find!
Now get in and post roll in June 2013... be sure to read through the Welcome Center thoroughly before posting roll. Come join June and take this journey to quit with us!
Oh, almost forgot. It's highly likely that dipping wasn't helping your laryngitis!
PM me and I can give you my number.
Thanks Rob. Well I'm still worried its the dip that's caused my throat issues. Still a wait and see game I guess. Need to find a good dr around to get scoped out
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Working so far from home does not help the situation out. 70 mile drive each way is a tough battle. So far going ok, made it in to work lol. I have noticed a few times now I reach for my back pocket whenever I get to my desk.... Talk about a habbit.
Just remember to stay strong, text a fellow quitter if you need to, pop in some gum or whatever else you can find!
Now get in and post roll in June 2013... be sure to read through the Welcome Center thoroughly before posting roll. Come join June and take this journey to quit with us!
Oh, almost forgot. It's highly likely that dipping wasn't helping your laryngitis!
PM me and I can give you my number.
Thanks Rob. Well I'm still worried its the dip that's caused my throat issues. Still a wait and see game I guess. Need to find a good dr around to get scoped out
Definitely get that checked out with a doctor. In the meantime, get yourself through each day. Use any of us that gave you numbers as a lifeline and the other resources on her. Read through HOF speeches and introductions from guys that have made it to the HOF... that stuff helps! Texting works and has saved many of us from caving. I am so glad I never gave up and caved. I have Baxster and Ajacks to thank for that! Get to know us... we are quitters together!
Again, you have my number, use me if you need to! 'rem'
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You know the bad thing is that about a year or two ago my wife helped me quit. She mixed my dip into the fake stuff to ween me off. I was off tobacco for 6 months before I knew it lol. I was working one day and someone handed me a pouch and I said ah one won't hurt and I was right back in. I really did not want to quit then, I was more so doing it for the wife. Now I am doing it for me. It's time to stop and I quit
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You know the bad thing is that about a year or two ago my wife helped me quit. She mixed my dip into the fake stuff to ween me off. I was off tobacco for 6 months before I knew it lol. I was working one day and someone handed me a pouch and I said ah one won't hurt and I was right back in. I really did not want to quit then, I was more so doing it for the wife. Now I am doing it for me. It's time to stop and I quit
Remember, this is cold turkey... no mixing the real and fake, no patches or gum! NO NICOTINE PERIOD! You can do this, just push through!
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Oh yeah cold turkey this time around. So far my throat feels a little better today, lets hope all is well. Made a run to 7-11 for coffee and snacks and gum
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Welcome to the group Scott, not a lot I can add to this welcome that these bad ass quitters have not done already.
I quit with you today!
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Welcome Scott, Glad to have you by our side fighting the battle.. I quit with you today
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Awesome thanks guys. Just had to sit in a two hour meeting... That was rough just sitting still like that without a dip. I started sweating lol yep I'm addicted.
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Look on the upside your on day 2 Bro... I quit with you today!!!
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Awesome thanks guys. Just had to sit in a two hour meeting... That was rough just sitting still like that without a dip. I started sweating lol yep I'm addicted.
Great job brother! Keep it up! You can make it through Day 2! I did Day 2 yesterday...sweating the whole way. You'll be so happy when you wake up tomorrow morning and you've made it through today nicotine free.
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So is the sweating a normal thing?
I bought some gum and tried that... I think my mouth got pissed at me for trying to fool it ha ha. So far sunflower seeds are a good distraction but way too high in salt for me.
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Here is a good link on the things to expect when quit.
http://www.killthecan.org/yourquit/what.asp (http://www.killthecan.org/yourquit/what.asp)
Keep up the good work. The first 3 days are the hardest for most. 1 day at a time.
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Here is a good link on the things to expect when quit.
http://www.killthecan.org/yourquit/what.asp (http://www.killthecan.org/yourquit/what.asp)
Keep up the good work. The first 3 days are the hardest for most. 1 day at a time.
"Is the sweating thing normal?" You ask.
I slept with a couple sheets the first few weeks because of those cold sweats and laundered them in the morning.
It's so messed up how bad this drug is and we don't realize it until we take off the goggles.
(Oh...and try to limit that coffee stuff and go primarily with water. I guarantee you are jittery enough without the extra stimulant.)
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Here is a good link on the things to expect when quit.
http://www.killthecan.org/yourquit/what.asp (http://www.killthecan.org/yourquit/what.asp)
Keep up the good work. The first 3 days are the hardest for most. 1 day at a time.
"Is the sweating thing normal?" You ask.
I slept with a couple sheets the first few weeks because of those cold sweats and laundered them in the morning.
It's so messed up how bad this drug is and we don't realize it until we take off the goggles.
(Oh...and try to limit that coffee stuff and go primarily with water. I guarantee you are jittery enough without the extra stimulant.)
Thanks guys. So far so good, minus the walking zombie part. Going to be a rough ride home. I still have a roll of chew in the door of my truck. Part of me want to keep it so I know that the hardest part of the day I will have 5 cans beside me and I still was strong enough to say no... The other side of me after today says I should just toss it before I hit the road and tear into it without thinking.
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Here is a good link on the things to expect when quit.
http://www.killthecan.org/yourquit/what.asp (http://www.killthecan.org/yourquit/what.asp)
Keep up the good work. The first 3 days are the hardest for most. 1 day at a time.
"Is the sweating thing normal?" You ask.
I slept with a couple sheets the first few weeks because of those cold sweats and laundered them in the morning.
It's so messed up how bad this drug is and we don't realize it until we take off the goggles.
(Oh...and try to limit that coffee stuff and go primarily with water. I guarantee you are jittery enough without the extra stimulant.)
Thanks guys. So far so good, minus the walking zombie part. Going to be a rough ride home. I still have a roll of chew in the door of my truck. Part of me want to keep it so I know that the hardest part of the day I will have 5 cans beside me and I still was strong enough to say no... The other side of me after today says I should just toss it before I hit the road and tear into it without thinking.
GET RID OF IT NOW
We don't fuck around here. We're serious about this, and we don't accept failure as an option. Be done with it.
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Here is a good link on the things to expect when quit.
http://www.killthecan.org/yourquit/what.asp (http://www.killthecan.org/yourquit/what.asp)
Keep up the good work. The first 3 days are the hardest for most. 1 day at a time.
"Is the sweating thing normal?" You ask.
I slept with a couple sheets the first few weeks because of those cold sweats and laundered them in the morning.
It's so messed up how bad this drug is and we don't realize it until we take off the goggles.
(Oh...and try to limit that coffee stuff and go primarily with water. I guarantee you are jittery enough without the extra stimulant.)
Thanks guys. So far so good, minus the walking zombie part. Going to be a rough ride home. I still have a roll of chew in the door of my truck. Part of me want to keep it so I know that the hardest part of the day I will have 5 cans beside me and I still was strong enough to say no... The other side of me after today says I should just toss it before I hit the road and tear into it without thinking.
Dude throw that shit out...
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Yep you guys are right. I'll toss it when I get to the truck today. I just had someone at the job throw me a can... I threw it back and I'm working on talking him into quitting
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Yep you guys are right. I'll toss it when I get to the truck today. I just had someone at the job throw me a can... I threw it back and I'm working on talking him into quitting
Good job saying no, but take a break from work and get that shit out of your truck NOW. Don't just toss it into a garbage can that you can later retrieve it and dust it off. Open them and flush them, or at least dump them on the ground and piss on them (shitting on them would be better but I don't know your parking situation). Take no chances - this is a fight for your life. Stay on the offensive side or you're screwed.
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Yep you guys are right. I'll toss it when I get to the truck today. I just had someone at the job throw me a can... I threw it back and I'm working on talking him into quitting
Dude.
You really need to get your head around this quickly.
You are quit.
I know it's day 2, but day 2 is/was one of my worst memories I've ever had. I was punch drunk by the end of the day and exhausted physically and mentally. If I had a can available that night, who the fuck knows what would have happened.
As my friends the 3 ballers say, "This much quit doesn't happen by accident".
Live for your quit. Plan from your quit. Learn from your mistakes.
(1) You stated that one of the hardest things is "70 mile drive each way is a tough battle" (YOUR WORDS). And, NOW, you are telling us you are keeping a log right there next to you. That's like me saying I keep my glok in my 4 year old's room. Stupid move, man. Stupid.
(2) You stated that last time " was working one day and someone handed me a pouch and I said ah one won't hurt and I was right back in" (YOUR WORDS). And, NOW, you are telling us that you were thrown a can at work? Take this the fuck seriously. Everybody who is anybody (and then some) knows that I am quit. That can would be pounded into their head if they did that to me. If that's too violent for you, simply don't catch it. Let it fly past you as you give a dirty look.
Then, pull down your pants and shit on the can.
No. I'm not going to let you go on this. I understand that 2 days is badass but it is such a small amount of time that you are still relying on your own stupid judgement that got you to this addicted point you are in now. We've been where you are. We know the route out. We are here to help. You are not special.
You can do this, but you NEED to want it. You NEED to want it even when you don't want it.
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Ok so I tried to get creative for getting rid of the roll, however it's a little hard in the city. I tossed it into a trash can that the city empties daily. I even found a couple empties I tossed.... Didn't even crack them open to smell. Thank you all for the encouragement and tough love. In the truck now about to head home.
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Ok so I tried to get creative for getting rid of the roll, however it's a little hard in the city. I tossed it into a trash can that the city empties daily. I even found a couple empties I tossed.... Didn't even crack them open to smell. Thank you all for the encouragement and tough love. In the truck now about to head home.
Put them somewhere where you CAN'T go back and find them again. Open them up, dump them into the toilet and FLUSH. Dump them into the blue water in a port a john. Fill the empty cans with rocks and throw them as far from you as you can, preferably off a cliff or into water so you can't lick the corners to get a small dip. Get it away from you to quit. If you've got it accessible, where all you have to do is reach over and grab it, then you haven't quit in your mind. You need to get quit in your head. Get rid of the shit. Permanently.
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Well I made it home and all I can think about is finding food. My wife is all in my face tonight. I know she is trying to be nice and help but it's so frustrating and I am trying hard to keep it all in and not be mean to her. Even though I tried to explain and ask her to just back off a little it didn't go so well. Now she is mad, redhead so it doesn't take much. I think I may venture outside and try to work on something or go for a ride to grab a bite
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Well I guess I should do a better intro. I'm 31, married no kids. Live in Wv but work near DC so tons of road time. I get up at 3:30 am and I'm on the road at 4am to get to work around 5:30.... Where I am usually at until 4 -6 the ride home. I usually walk 3-6 miles a day at work, high stress job and body takes a beating.
I know I'm just kinda rambling but I'm just trying to keep my fingers busy. Yesterday on my ride home from work I decided to quit. During my younger days.... Wow sad saying that... I always thought if never live to hit 18 based on the rate my friends were going as well as how hard we all ran through life. I never smoked or did drugs... Only chew and booze which is enough. I kept setting mile stones, saying oh I'll never hit 21 then 25. After pretty much all my friends from school passed on at 25 I started thinking I needed to ddo things a little different. I started working out harder, get in better shape that'll fix it.
Now I am married, have a house and a hectic job. I volunteer a lot of the little free time I have. Now I am even starting my own organic garden. All of that was not enough to make me want and desire to quit. The drive for my quit comes from fear and fear alone. I know I have a good life but that was not enough to open my eyes. After having a sore throat for a few months the fear has struck. Yesterday was day 1 and my first trip to the Dr. She seemed to try to say it was acid reflux but I am leery. I asked for a referral to an ENT, still need to set that up to see what's really going on.
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Well I guess I should do a better intro. I'm 31, married no kids. Live in Wv but work near DC so tons of road time. I get up at 3:30 am and I'm on the road at 4am to get to work around 5:30.... Where I am usually at until 4 -6 the ride home. I usually walk 3-6 miles a day at work, high stress job and body takes a beating.
I know I'm just kinda rambling but I'm just trying to keep my fingers busy. Yesterday on my ride home from work I decided to quit. During my younger days.... Wow sad saying that... I always thought if never live to hit 18 based on the rate my friends were going as well as how hard we all ran through life. I never smoked or did drugs... Only chew and booze which is enough. I kept setting mile stones, saying oh I'll never hit 21 then 25. After pretty much all my friends from school passed on at 25 I started thinking I needed to ddo things a little different. I started working out harder, get in better shape that'll fix it.
Now I am married, have a house and a hectic job. I volunteer a lot of the little free time I have. Now I am even starting my own organic garden. All of that was not enough to make me want and desire to quit. The drive for my quit comes from fear and fear alone. I know I have a good life but that was not enough to open my eyes. After having a sore throat for a few months the fear has struck. Yesterday was day 1 and my first trip to the Dr. She seemed to try to say it was acid reflux but I am leery. I asked for a referral to an ENT, still need to set that up to see what's really going on.
Good going scottm.. I to thought I would plan everything out when I quit. My favorite thought I will always remember is that I would keep a can close by just in case everything got difficult. That way I could just get a dip and start quitting again later. Nooooooooooot! Everyone here will be quick to tell you that don't work. Never touch the stuff again. Never, not one ever. Don't touch, stare or even get close to the krap again. Learn to hate the snuff, not love it.
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Well I made it home and all I can think about is finding food. My wife is all in my face tonight. I know she is trying to be nice and help but it's so frustrating and I am trying hard to keep it all in and not be mean to her. Even though I tried to explain and ask her to just back off a little it didn't go so well. Now she is mad, redhead so it doesn't take much. I think I may venture outside and try to work on something or go for a ride to grab a bite
Popcorn is a good food, low in calories and filling.
Show her the spouse section for what to expect http://www.killthecan.org/community/spouse.asp (http://www.killthecan.org/community/spouse.asp)
let her read about what you are going through. And if you need to rage get into our live chat here and yell at us as that is what we are here for.
just remember this quit is for you, be selfish and do not take it out on the wife.
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Thanks guys. In still fighting the fight, can't shake being hungry though.... Must be my body trying to replace one thing for another. About a year ago I switched up how I was eating and have been doing really good at it. Yesterday I ate pizza and those new little taco things from 7-11, sunflower seeds, gum, big lunch.... I'm going to try to curve that some today so I don't throw myself back into the bad food
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Thanks guys. In still fighting the fight, can't shake being hungry though.... Must be my body trying to replace one thing for another. About a year ago I switched up how I was eating and have been doing really good at it. Yesterday I ate pizza and those new little taco things from 7-11, sunflower seeds, gum, big lunch.... I'm going to try to curve that some today so I don't throw myself back into the bad food
That'll happen. I am still getting the hunger craves, but I think that's my metabolism trying to even out. They aren't craves to dip it's more of a hunger thing. I used to dip to suppress my hunger, which leads me to truly believe I'm going through that metabolism phase.
Either way, keep gum around. Eat bananas, apples, oranges, walnuts, some guys nuts... anything to keep the dip out of your mouth! It'll get better, trust me!
That reminds me... I was at a sports bar last night catching the hawks game. My server was a smoker, I could smell it. I kindly asked the manager to replace her with someone who didn't smoke. He took care me himself and gave me a discount because I disgusted. It felt great for once to be completely disgusted enough to complain, even though I am sure she now thinks I'm an asshole! Oh well, she should quit smoking then!
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Well I fail at the food side but I'm doing good keeping away from the dip. Just picked up a combo meal and coffee from dunkin donuts.... Someone mentioned eating nuts ha ha.
I think I need to find a hard candy or something I can keep in my pocket. I have high blood pressure so I'm sure the salty seeds are not helping.
Any of the HOF had slightly high blood pressure before quitting? I'm hoping the quit and diet change will cure the hypertension.
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FYI, Jolly Rancher Cinnamon Fire gives a great burn in your lip. Hit up Walgreens, they should have a bag of them!
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Well I fail at the food side but I'm doing good keeping away from the dip. Just picked up a combo meal and coffee from dunkin donuts.... Someone mentioned eating nuts ha ha.
I think I need to find a hard candy or something I can keep in my pocket. I have high blood pressure so I'm sure the salty seeds are not helping.
Any of the HOF had slightly high blood pressure before quitting? I'm hoping the quit and diet change will cure the hypertension.
Hard candy helped me through the first month or so. This hot candies rob just mentioned sound good!
As for hypertension - I don't have first hand experience, guys like Skoalmonster and Wastepanel can speak to physical affects. I know Nic affects HBP and I believe quiting will help.
I am not a doctor but I play one on this board.
Quit with u today
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FYI, Jolly Rancher Cinnamon Fire gives a great burn in your lip. Hit up Walgreens, they should have a bag of them!
Awesome thanks,
I'll have to check that out. Something like that would probably work good or me
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Well I fail at the food side but I'm doing good keeping away from the dip. Just picked up a combo meal and coffee from dunkin donuts.... Someone mentioned eating nuts ha ha.
I think I need to find a hard candy or something I can keep in my pocket. I have high blood pressure so I'm sure the salty seeds are not helping.
Any of the HOF had slightly high blood pressure before quitting? I'm hoping the quit and diet change will cure the hypertension.
Classic case for that right here.
Before I quit I had been to the doctor, 4th week of June last year. I was on meds for high blood pressure. Reading still came out to 160/100.
I quit on Jul 1st.
When I have been for my 3 month checks ups since my blood pressure was 130/90 and 140/90 (and been bad with taking my meds so this is almost medication free). Now I am 42 and weigh 290 so I have the extra weight playing into this, but you can clearly see that quitting has helped this portion of my health.
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Thanks that's good to know. I stopped taking the meds they gave me and I'm running a little high, 160/ 100 give or take
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Thanks that's good to know. I stopped taking the meds they gave me and I'm running a little high, 160/ 100 give or take
Be careful just quitting meds. Had a good friend have stroke about a year ago from high blood pressure, we almost lost her... not something to take lightly.
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Thanks that's good to know. I stopped taking the meds they gave me and I'm running a little high, 160/ 100 give or take
Be careful just quitting meds. Had a good friend have stroke about a year ago from high blood pressure, we almost lost her... not something to take lightly.
Yeah I weened off of it over the course of a few weeks. Hopefully with this change and if I can get my diet back right I'll be doing good
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This weekend was tough. I fought urges, cravings and utter rage all weekend. It made me think back to when I chewed all these years, heck even last month, when I would say I'm not going to quit or be able to quit unless I want too. At the time I didn't want to quit, dip was something I enjoyed for myself and didn't care what anyone else thought. Last week I made the decision to quit and I have stayed strong and true to that. Like I said this was a bad weekend, so bad I was even questioning well did I really want to quit to begin with and why would I do that? I shook it off and stayed quit. I have know for a while that my redhead wife has the redhead temper and hormones and it takes very little to set her off. I mean I know at this stage I'm sure I'm coming across a little short but the entire situation is messed up. I know none of this is an excuse so I am here just to bitch a little. I mean my mother in law moved in with us in January and we have to cover 99% of her expenses, my sister in law came to stay for the week as well. My wife was bugging me about going for a day shopping trip yesterday. I told her no for them to have a girls day. I was watching a show when she got home so started getting mad that I wasn't paying attention to her. After a couple hours we went for a ride just her and I, I wanted to see what the snow was doing. Well short of typing everything I hear from her how I'm an ass and mean. I asked what did I do and I get well its not today it's the past few years, I wish we never met, blah blah blah.
I wanted to get a can so bad but I stayed strong. I'll keep fighting
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At times I feel like I could be the Incredible Hulk... The amount of anger and rage that I suppress daily cannot be good. I am fuming --- jerk at work throws a can of dip on my desk this morning. I threw it back and said no thank you I quit and I'm not giving in like you did. It feels like my ears are going to burst
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At times I feel like I could be the Incredible Hulk... The amount of anger and rage that I suppress daily cannot be good. I am fuming --- jerk at work throws a can of dip on my desk this morning. I threw it back and said no thank you I quit and I'm not giving in like you did. It feels like my ears are going to burst
well done, next time take it to the toilet and flush it, as that will show him not to pull that crap with you.
be strong, the raging will get less and less the more +1 you put up on your scoreboard. For me its 267 to 0, rage is gone except for when having to deal with dumbasses (but that was most likely there before too).
you got this
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At times I feel like I could be the Incredible Hulk... The amount of anger and rage that I suppress daily cannot be good. I am fuming --- jerk at work throws a can of dip on my desk this morning. I threw it back and said no thank you I quit and I'm not giving in like you did. It feels like my ears are going to burst
well done, next time take it to the toilet and flush it, as that will show him not to pull that crap with you.
be strong, the raging will get less and less the more +1 you put up on your scoreboard. For me its 267 to 0, rage is gone except for when having to deal with dumbasses (but that was most likely there before too).
you got this
Thanks- that would have been priceless. I just know I don't want to be around and smell it
Lol
in my line of work I deal with total morons all day.
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Thanks that's good to know. I stopped taking the meds they gave me and I'm running a little high, 160/ 100 give or take
Be careful just quitting meds. Had a good friend have stroke about a year ago from high blood pressure, we almost lost her... not something to take lightly.
Yeah I weened off of it over the course of a few weeks. Hopefully with this change and if I can get my diet back right I'll be doing good
I too am on BP meds and noticed my BP drop once I stopped dipping. For now I am sticking with the meds until I follow up with my Doc. Last year I stopped taking my BP meds and ended up with on unexpected trip to the hospital. I'm no doctor, but I would recommend staying with the meds until you follow up with a physician. Stay strong with your quit. The rage and anger will be gone soon and things will get better. Just remember how bad this sucks when you have craves in the future.
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I have been off the meds for 8 months or maybe even a year now. I need to start tracking my BP again with the quit and with my diet change.
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What can I say about this past week? How can I explain to someone else exactly what I have been through so far.
Some words come to mind offhand - hell - torture - skull bashing- on fire - loopy - dizzy - distracted - Rage - bonding - brotherhood - strength - power over Nic ....
So many thoughts have and continue to run through my mind non stop. The thing I can't get over is the sense of the brotherhood, I mean I'm not as close as most people are on here and I can see it in everyone's posts. Whenever I get a chance in my hectic day I try to read through some posts. Half my battle there is my schedule just being so busy, the other is doing all of this from my cell phone.
I am still fighting urges and craves, fighting the temper flare ups and everything else that pops up. I have not given up, have not caved and stay true to the quit. After a week it's getting a little easier
So to everyone out there if you are thinking about quitting - do it, do it now. There is no time like now, it will not get any easier later. For everyone who has started the quit- keep strong and hang on. Keep it touch with your brothers and read the posts. For the old timers on here - Thank you - Thank You - Thank You!!! You guys have given me the strength and courage to do this.
To all my quit brothers in June - keep it up and keep it strong. Keep the quit going!!
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What can I say about this past week? How can I explain to someone else exactly what I have been through so far.
Some words come to mind offhand - hell - torture - skull bashing- on fire - loopy - dizzy - distracted - Rage - bonding - brotherhood - strength - power over Nic ....
So many thoughts have and continue to run through my mind non stop. The thing I can't get over is the sense of the brotherhood, I mean I'm not as close as most people are on here and I can see it in everyone's posts. Whenever I get a chance in my hectic day I try to read through some posts. Half my battle there is my schedule just being so busy, the other is doing all of this from my cell phone.
I am still fighting urges and craves, fighting the temper flare ups and everything else that pops up. I have not given up, have not caved and stay true to the quit. After a week it's getting a little easier
So to everyone out there if you are thinking about quitting - do it, do it now. There is no time like now, it will not get any easier later. For everyone who has started the quit- keep strong and hang on. Keep it touch with your brothers and read the posts. For the old timers on here - Thank you - Thank You - Thank You!!! You guys have given me the strength and courage to do this.
To all my quit brothers in June - keep it up and keep it strong. Keep the quit going!!
hang in there scott. All these feeling you are having are completely normal. We have to man up and fight through them. This is the price we pay for having let the nic bitch rule our lives. All of these things will get better with time. craves will not be as often or severe. The rage will lessen. Please don't take that rage out on your family. Come here to KTC and vent. Call a quit buddy and rage at him.
You are only a week in. Unfortunately it will probably get a little worse before it gets better. But I promise that it will get better. Hang tough. You can do this.
Don't let the nic bitch win!!
Mike
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Hell yes Scott! You are the man! This past week sucked didn't it? Whew. Glad we're on the other side of it. Stay strong brother! Keep up the fight. Don't let that bitch get you down. I'm here, fighting her every day too!
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Never would have thought how great you'd feel without dip, right?! Never thought it was possible to feel so free, right?
Now keep this last week of Hell in your mind every day you wake up, because you don't want to have to repeat it again. Never Again For Any Reason!
The first week is a bitch, but damn it feels good to make it that far! It's all good things from here. Keep your guard up though, the nic bitch wants you back! Keep some gun or food to chew on close by, stay true to yourself and to us! I quit with you!
Read my signature.. soak it up! shocker
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What can I say about this past week? How can I explain to someone else exactly what I have been through so far.
Some words come to mind offhand - hell - torture - skull bashing- on fire - loopy - dizzy - distracted - Rage - bonding - brotherhood - strength - power over Nic ....
So many thoughts have and continue to run through my mind non stop. The thing I can't get over is the sense of the brotherhood, I mean I'm not as close as most people are on here and I can see it in everyone's posts. Whenever I get a chance in my hectic day I try to read through some posts. Half my battle there is my schedule just being so busy, the other is doing all of this from my cell phone.
I am still fighting urges and craves, fighting the temper flare ups and everything else that pops up. I have not given up, have not caved and stay true to the quit. After a week it's getting a little easier
So to everyone out there if you are thinking about quitting - do it, do it now. There is no time like now, it will not get any easier later. For everyone who has started the quit- keep strong and hang on. Keep it touch with your brothers and read the posts. For the old timers on here - Thank you - Thank You - Thank You!!! You guys have given me the strength and courage to do this.
To all my quit brothers in June - keep it up and keep it strong. Keep the quit going!!
Way to go Scott! Just remember to keep your quit close. After a week you get a new feeling of being solid. Then a trigger or a crave will hit you like a ton of bricks. If you have gone this far you can go another day, then wash rinse and repeat. Keep it up, I am just as committed to you as any other brother on this site.
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What can I say about this past week? How can I explain to someone else exactly what I have been through so far.
Some words come to mind offhand - hell - torture - skull bashing- on fire - loopy - dizzy - distracted - Rage - bonding - brotherhood - strength - power over Nic ....
So many thoughts have and continue to run through my mind non stop. The thing I can't get over is the sense of the brotherhood, I mean I'm not as close as most people are on here and I can see it in everyone's posts. Whenever I get a chance in my hectic day I try to read through some posts. Half my battle there is my schedule just being so busy, the other is doing all of this from my cell phone.
I am still fighting urges and craves, fighting the temper flare ups and everything else that pops up. I have not given up, have not caved and stay true to the quit. After a week it's getting a little easier
So to everyone out there if you are thinking about quitting - do it, do it now. There is no time like now, it will not get any easier later. For everyone who has started the quit- keep strong and hang on. Keep it touch with your brothers and read the posts. For the old timers on here - Thank you - Thank You - Thank You!!! You guys have given me the strength and courage to do this.
To all my quit brothers in June - keep it up and keep it strong. Keep the quit going!!
Way to go Scott! Just remember to keep your quit close. After a week you get a new feeling of being solid. Then a trigger or a crave will hit you like a ton of bricks. If you have gone this far you can go another day, then wash rinse and repeat. Keep it up, I am just as committed to you as any other brother on this site.
Great job Scottm. One week,, be proud because you have made it farther than a lot of people even dream of making it. I remember thinking I would quit several times and never made it through one day. The first two were the hardest for me scott, then it got a lot easier with a few speed bumps along the 40 day trail. You and wade seem to be right there together, so it would be good for ya'll if you haven't already to exchange digits. I'm proud to be quit with you scotm.
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What can I say about this past week? How can I explain to someone else exactly what I have been through so far.
Some words come to mind offhand - hell - torture - skull bashing- on fire - loopy - dizzy - distracted - Rage - bonding - brotherhood - strength - power over Nic ....
So many thoughts have and continue to run through my mind non stop. The thing I can't get over is the sense of the brotherhood, I mean I'm not as close as most people are on here and I can see it in everyone's posts. Whenever I get a chance in my hectic day I try to read through some posts. Half my battle there is my schedule just being so busy, the other is doing all of this from my cell phone.
I am still fighting urges and craves, fighting the temper flare ups and everything else that pops up. I have not given up, have not caved and stay true to the quit. After a week it's getting a little easier
So to everyone out there if you are thinking about quitting - do it, do it now. There is no time like now, it will not get any easier later. For everyone who has started the quit- keep strong and hang on. Keep it touch with your brothers and read the posts. For the old timers on here - Thank you - Thank You - Thank You!!! You guys have given me the strength and courage to do this.
To all my quit brothers in June - keep it up and keep it strong. Keep the quit going!!
Way to go Scott! Just remember to keep your quit close. After a week you get a new feeling of being solid. Then a trigger or a crave will hit you like a ton of bricks. If you have gone this far you can go another day, then wash rinse and repeat. Keep it up, I am just as committed to you as any other brother on this site.
Great job Scottm. One week,, be proud because you have made it farther than a lot of people even dream of making it. I remember thinking I would quit several times and never made it through one day. The first two were the hardest for me scott, then it got a lot easier with a few speed bumps along the 40 day trail. You and wade seem to be right there together, so it would be good for ya'll if you haven't already to exchange digits. I'm proud to be quit with you scotm.
Read back over what KKLJINC said. That is the gospel. Celebrate the accomplishments, but don't let them distract you. Keep your focus and have a plan ready.
Oh..... it gets better. Much better. Hang in there.
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Well I have passed the two week mark. I'm feeling strong in my quit. Do I crave, get tempted, list after the can.... Not as much it's decreasing daily. What's tough is being at work where all the guys chew... I mean even yesterday in a staff meeting 3 guys had spitters on the table 'zombie'
It's less than 30 days from my vacation. I've never been away from home that long... Or that far. I guess the good thing is as long as I get on the boat with no cans I won't have access lol. It sucks that I'm going to miss posting role for that long 16-17 days.
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Well I have passed the two week mark. I'm feeling strong in my quit. Do I crave, get tempted, list after the can.... Not as much it's decreasing daily. What's tough is being at work where all the guys chew... I mean even yesterday in a staff meeting 3 guys had spitters on the table 'zombie'
It's less than 30 days from my vacation. I've never been away from home that long... Or that far. I guess the good thing is as long as I get on the boat with no cans I won't have access lol. It sucks that I'm going to miss posting role for that long 16-17 days.
Good job Scott. The days are climbing. Each day it does get easier. Just be ready, ive noticed around the thirty mark the nic bitch takes another swing for some. I had a bad week around that time. I'm sure you'll come out of every battle untouched though. Why? Because you weren't playing when you told the nic bitch enough was enough. I quit with you today scott.
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Well I have passed the two week mark. I'm feeling strong in my quit. Do I crave, get tempted, list after the can.... Not as much it's decreasing daily. What's tough is being at work where all the guys chew... I mean even yesterday in a staff meeting 3 guys had spitters on the table 'zombie'
It's less than 30 days from my vacation. I've never been away from home that long... Or that far. I guess the good thing is as long as I get on the boat with no cans I won't have access lol. It sucks that I'm going to miss posting role for that long 16-17 days.
Congrats on a week, but I do have to ask... will you have access to text or make a phone call each day to someone on here to vouch for your quit?
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Well I have passed the two week mark. I'm feeling strong in my quit. Do I crave, get tempted, list after the can.... Not as much it's decreasing daily. What's tough is being at work where all the guys chew... I mean even yesterday in a staff meeting 3 guys had spitters on the table 'zombie'
It's less than 30 days from my vacation. I've never been away from home that long... Or that far. I guess the good thing is as long as I get on the boat with no cans I won't have access lol. It sucks that I'm going to miss posting role for that long 16-17 days.
Congrats on a week, but I do have to ask... will you have access to text or make a phone call each day to someone on here to vouch for your quit?
Thanks Rob it's two weeks now.
As of now no I won't have any communications. I am leaving on a cruise from Florida to Europe, I'll be on the boat 16 days. I was thinking maybe I do a hand written thing and text a pic at the end showing all the days marked off.
What do you guys think? Any ideas? I'm not planning on getting an international phone or anything for the trip.
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Well I have passed the two week mark. I'm feeling strong in my quit. Do I crave, get tempted, list after the can.... Not as much it's decreasing daily. What's tough is being at work where all the guys chew... I mean even yesterday in a staff meeting 3 guys had spitters on the table 'zombie'
It's less than 30 days from my vacation. I've never been away from home that long... Or that far. I guess the good thing is as long as I get on the boat with no cans I won't have access lol. It sucks that I'm going to miss posting role for that long 16-17 days.
Congrats on a week, but I do have to ask... will you have access to text or make a phone call each day to someone on here to vouch for your quit?
Thanks Rob it's two weeks now.
As of now no I won't have any communications. I am leaving on a cruise from Florida to Europe, I'll be on the boat 16 days. I was thinking maybe I do a hand written thing and text a pic at the end showing all the days marked off.
What do you guys think? Any ideas? I'm not planning on getting an international phone or anything for the trip.
Yeah, meant to say two weeks. lol :unsure:
I was over on the third level of frustration debating with a "nicotine replacement therapy" guy. I came in here and didn't even realize that I had put only a "week".
Congrats on two weeks... it's a big deal!
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Well I have passed the two week mark. I'm feeling strong in my quit. Do I crave, get tempted, list after the can.... Not as much it's decreasing daily. What's tough is being at work where all the guys chew... I mean even yesterday in a staff meeting 3 guys had spitters on the table 'zombie'
It's less than 30 days from my vacation. I've never been away from home that long... Or that far. I guess the good thing is as long as I get on the boat with no cans I won't have access lol. It sucks that I'm going to miss posting role for that long 16-17 days.
Congrats on a week, but I do have to ask... will you have access to text or make a phone call each day to someone on here to vouch for your quit?
Thanks Rob it's two weeks now.
As of now no I won't have any communications. I am leaving on a cruise from Florida to Europe, I'll be on the boat 16 days. I was thinking maybe I do a hand written thing and text a pic at the end showing all the days marked off.
What do you guys think? Any ideas? I'm not planning on getting an international phone or anything for the trip.
Yeah, meant to say two weeks. lol :unsure:
I was over on the third level of frustration debating with a "nicotine replacement therapy" guy. I came in here and didn't even realize that I had put only a "week".
Congrats on two weeks... it's a big deal!
Scott, TWO WEEKS! you go man, every day just quit for every day and they all add up! As for your cruise, they don't have a computer lab? Man, I know it would be a pain to post while on vacation but, man it's important!
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I have cruised before and have seen a computer setup, I think you pay per kb or something. Usually when my wife and I go we leave everything behind, get rid of all of our electronics, go back to an old school watch lol. I'll have to check and see what my options are. I know the computers were only open during certain times and there were lines... I would point and laugh and say my vacation is to get away from that stuff
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I have cruised before and have seen a computer setup, I think you pay per kb or something. Usually when my wife and I go we leave everything behind, get rid of all of our electronics, go back to an old school watch lol. I'll have to check and see what my options are. I know the computers were only open during certain times and there were lines... I would point and laugh and say my vacation is to get away from that stuff
Do whatever you can do. Even if it means paying some cash, this your life! Being sure to get on each day will pay off. Plus it'll remind you of your integrity.
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I have cruised before and have seen a computer setup, I think you pay per kb or something. Usually when my wife and I go we leave everything behind, get rid of all of our electronics, go back to an old school watch lol. I'll have to check and see what my options are. I know the computers were only open during certain times and there were lines... I would point and laugh and say my vacation is to get away from that stuff
I understand, but I also know when I have been on vacation in the past, I used to smoke the shit out of cigars. I also used to chew a lot while on vacation. Keep your quit close, is all I am saying Scott. I know after 14 days I was not ready to not post up every day.
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Oh I know it's tough and no easy and I am not ready to give up posting roll, just wondering if anyone had ideas
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21 days! Busy crazy schedule keeps my clean.
Made my dr appointment to get my throat checked out...not going to be fun at all.
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21 days! Busy crazy schedule keeps my clean.
Made my dr appointment to get my throat checked out...not going to be fun at all.
At least you are not going to that appointment still chewing!
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21 days! Busy crazy schedule keeps my clean.
Made my dr appointment to get my throat checked out...not going to be fun at all.
At least you are not going to that appointment still chewing!
Exactly! And that's such an awesome thing. Your throat is 21 days better.
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21 days! Busy crazy schedule keeps my clean.
Made my dr appointment to get my throat checked out...not going to be fun at all.
At least you are not going to that appointment still chewing!
Exactly! And that's such an awesome thing. Your throat is 21 days better.
I hear you, hopefully tge damage isnt too bad. Man what a stupid thing I was doing. I should have listened to everyone when I was growing up. Friday I got a call that my Aunt was put in hospice given a month or two, Sunday I got a call that she passed away in the morning. I know she had issues with lung cancer from smoking but I think it wound up spreading to her throat... And here I am can't half talk, sore throat and who knows what's wrong with me. All the more reason to stay quit
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Crossed the three mark and still QLF. Just noticed my jeans still have ring in the back pocket. I think I need to get some new pants to get rid of the branding.
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I'm at 25 days now still quit- I have been cutting back in the seeds and candies. I'd really like to get some fake but battling myself to not at the same time. Sometimes I grab a tea bag and toss it in lol or chew some loose tea... It's actually pretty tasty like that.
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I'm at 25 days now still quit- I have been cutting back in the seeds and candies. I'd really like to get some fake but battling myself to not at the same time. Sometimes I grab a tea bag and toss it in lol or chew some loose tea... It's actually pretty tasty like that.
Great job
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I'm at 25 days now still quit- I have been cutting back in the seeds and candies. I'd really like to get some fake but battling myself to not at the same time. Sometimes I grab a tea bag and toss it in lol or chew some loose tea... It's actually pretty tasty like that.
Great job
Great job Scottm.. I'm on day 57 and I'm feeling so much better than when I was on day 25. I was getting to many sores in my mouth. Had to calm down with candy and fake. My mouth is a lot better now that i'm not using the fake. The fake really helped at the beginning though and if I couldn't control a crave,, i wouldn't hesitate to buy me a plastic can of smokey mountain. Stay quit my friend,, you are inspiring me everyday with your quit!!
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I'm at 25 days now still quit- I have been cutting back in the seeds and candies. I'd really like to get some fake but battling myself to not at the same time. Sometimes I grab a tea bag and toss it in lol or chew some loose tea... It's actually pretty tasty like that.
Awesome job! I tried Smokey Mountain, but it just didn't do it for me; made me want a REAL dip even more. So I tossed the can. Seeds and gum, mainly gum, have worked much better for me. Plus, gum has the added bonus of not screwing up my mouth. I quit with you today!
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I'm at 25 days now still quit- I have been cutting back in the seeds and candies. I'd really like to get some fake but battling myself to not at the same time. Sometimes I grab a tea bag and toss it in lol or chew some loose tea... It's actually pretty tasty like that.
Awesome job! I tried Smokey Mountain, but it just didn't do it for me; made me want a REAL dip even more. So I tossed the can. Seeds and gum, mainly gum, have worked much better for me. Plus, gum has the added bonus of not screwing up my mouth. I quit with you today!
Wade you were the first to text me and you stay up on it... Thank you for keeping up with me and keeping me going this far.
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I hope you are doing better with your anxiety. I sent you my number in a pm if you want it. Keep us posted on the Doctor visit coming up.
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I hope you are doing better with your anxiety. I sent you my number in a pm if you want it. Keep us posted on the Doctor visit coming up.
Thank you will do. I'm not much of a talker these days because of my voice, I usually just try to text or send emails to avoid phone calls with the questions hey are you sick? Or man you have sounded like that for a while now... Think the chew cought up with you? Tomorrow there is a viewing for my aunt that passed away from cancer, it's sad that I am actually debating on going just so I won't have to talk or explain what's going on. I mean it's all family so I shouldn't care but at this point I am carrying all of this burden. My wife knows to some extent what's in my head but not half of it. I've always been the type to just keep stacking and piling things on I can take it. I'm stronger and I can take it. I thought of myself as invincible and in my mind I was. I always said ah cancer who cares I won't live long enough for that to hit me. By 21 most of my friends from high school were dead and I just knew the way I was running it would be long for me. I always said ill never see 21, then no way I'll see 25. Well at about 23 I was the last one standing, how could it be that everyone close to me was gone. At that point I shut out everyone for years. I have so many stories about screwed up stuff half of the people that hears them don't believe me then the other half say I'm lucky to be alive and must have an Angel watching over me. Well I hope that's true and she is holding on tight for this battle. You know the half that don't believe me usually come around after they hear someone else tell my story because they were there. It took my wife a couple months but after a while she said well I guess you are not a liar. Well I've rambled on long enough time to get back to work.
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I hope you are doing better with your anxiety. I sent you my number in a pm if you want it. Keep us posted on the Doctor visit coming up.
Thank you will do. I'm not much of a talker these days because of my voice, I usually just try to text or send emails to avoid phone calls with the questions hey are you sick? Or man you have sounded like that for a while now... Think the chew cought up with you? Tomorrow there is a viewing for my aunt that passed away from cancer, it's sad that I am actually debating on going just so I won't have to talk or explain what's going on. I mean it's all family so I shouldn't care but at this point I am carrying all of this burden. My wife knows to some extent what's in my head but not half of it. I've always been the type to just keep stacking and piling things on I can take it. I'm stronger and I can take it. I thought of myself as invincible and in my mind I was. I always said ah cancer who cares I won't live long enough for that to hit me. By 21 most of my friends from high school were dead and I just knew the way I was running it would be long for me. I always said ill never see 21, then no way I'll see 25. Well at about 23 I was the last one standing, how could it be that everyone close to me was gone. At that point I shut out everyone for years. I have so many stories about screwed up stuff half of the people that hears them don't believe me then the other half say I'm lucky to be alive and must have an Angel watching over me. Well I hope that's true and she is holding on tight for this battle. You know the half that don't believe me usually come around after they hear someone else tell my story because they were there. It took my wife a couple months but after a while she said well I guess you are not a liar. Well I've rambled on long enough time to get back to work.
This site is amazing in so many ways brother. I know your life way to well even not knowing the details just what you have said is plenty. I never thought I would live to see 30 but hear I am. Life has a way of bring together what needs to be. I truely believe that. So with that said with out my details my number is there if you want to text. I will have you in my prayers and thoughts. Go or not go I have been in that spot several times these past few years. Sometimes I went others I did not. Peace on you my friend
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Awesome Cd I'll have to shoot you a text sometime.
Gotta love it when things start falling in place.
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Awesome Cd I'll have to shoot you a text sometime.
Gotta love it when things start falling in place.
yes sir
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I've made my mind up. I'm getting up early to cook some bacon and eggs for the old lady, going to jump in the suburban and head on down the road to see my family. I talked to my dad tonight, it was his sister that passed away. He didn't ask me if I was coming but rather what te I would be there, then told me how him and my mom have been sick this week. With all of that said I just need to go and be with them. Depending on how the evening goes I might just stay down that way for the night and come home Sunday but we will see on that. I'm still strong and I can still take more... I might not be superman but I'll be damned if I stop trying!!
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I've made my mind up. I'm getting up early to cook some bacon and eggs for the old lady, going to jump in the suburban and head on down the road to see my family. I talked to my dad tonight, it was his sister that passed away. He didn't ask me if I was coming but rather what te I would be there, then told me how him and my mom have been sick this week. With all of that said I just need to go and be with them. Depending on how the evening goes I might just stay down that way for the night and come home Sunday but we will see on that. I'm still strong and I can still take more... I might not be superman but I'll be damned if I stop trying!!
Nothing is more important than time spent with family and loved ones. PM me your number if you need someone to post roll for you so you can focus on the family stuff.
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I've made my mind up. I'm getting up early to cook some bacon and eggs for the old lady, going to jump in the suburban and head on down the road to see my family. I talked to my dad tonight, it was his sister that passed away. He didn't ask me if I was coming but rather what te I would be there, then told me how him and my mom have been sick this week. With all of that said I just need to go and be with them. Depending on how the evening goes I might just stay down that way for the night and come home Sunday but we will see on that. I'm still strong and I can still take more... I might not be superman but I'll be damned if I stop trying!!
Nothing is more important than time spent with family and loved ones. PM me your number if you need someone to post roll for you so you can focus on the family stuff.
Thank you. I was able to post early before I hit the road, wasn't able to get on and keep updated over the weekend. I got to see a lot of family that I have not seen in a long long time, heck some cousins I never met before. I went to the early viewing and decided to go home after that to spend some time with my wife. Thins have been so busy and crazy at the same time we have not spent much time together. So here it is 4 pm I'm 2 hours from home and call her... Hey want to camp tonight? So we wound up hiking a couple miles up the mountain set up camp in the dark and stayed in the woods. It's been so long since I have done that. It brought back so many memories sitting by the fire. My wife wound up getting too cold so I have her my sleeping bag and mat then went out to build a fire to keep warm. I say by that little fire almost all night reflecting on the past 31 years of my life. The good the bad the joys the losses and you know the only time I thought about chew was when I was thinking about an old friend of mine riding in my jeep with me, I was trying to teach him how to pack a fresh can of cope with the seal just cut... Well I could see but he grabbed the can upside down, went to snap and the cope flew right into the defrost vent on the dash which was turned on high so it blew all over everything including in ours eyes. I laughed for a bit by the fire, not missing the cope but the good times with my buddies.
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Well went to the ENT yesterday and it appears that everything going on in my throat and with loosing my voice is being caused by acid reflux, thyroid issue, or sleep problems. I am so relieved there are no words to describe the feeling. Thank you to everyone for the support.
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Well went to the ENT yesterday and it appears that everything going on in my throat and with loosing my voice is being caused by acid reflux, thyroid issue, or sleep problems. I am so relieved there are no words to describe the feeling. Thank you to everyone for the support.
Good to hear my man! Glad everything was OK
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Day 31... Yesterday I noticed my mouth was dry and my tongue started to get a little sore. I need to cut back the seeds and candies still lol
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Day 31... Yesterday I noticed my mouth was dry and my tongue started to get a little sore. I need to cut back the seeds and candies still lol
Whatever it takes to stay quit, you do that. You tore your mouth up for years with tobacco so now is not the time to worry about candy and seeds. Early quitting requires drastic measures. Everything will balance out for you eventually and you won't need all the candy and seeds. Quit is a progression, be patient.
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Day 39 and feeling good to be quit. Tomorrow I fly to Florida to get on the cruise ship then start my trip across te atlantic ocean. I will be out of contact until May 14th or 15th. I'm going to post roll to my wife everyday lol
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I'm past the halfway point to the HOF!!! 52 days. Sitting in Dublin Ireland and feeling good. Won't be back online until next week, found some open wifi so I wanted to check in while I could.
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Feels great to be back home. Now time to unpack and get everything sorted out. Still quit day 57.
Found out on the cruise that of a craving hit I just had to grab a tea bag and roll it up and tuck it in... Not bad in a pinch but need to break that habbit quick. Busy few days ahead of me but the fight goes on
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Great job staying quit on your vacation. I know there would be some triggers and massive craves if I was on a cruise. Keep it up and enjoy life without the dip.
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Feels great to be back home. Now time to unpack and get everything sorted out. Still quit day 57.
Found out on the cruise that of a craving hit I just had to grab a tea bag and roll it up and tuck it in... Not bad in a pinch but need to break that habbit quick. Busy few days ahead of me but the fight goes on
Glad your back and still QLF Scott.
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Thanks guys. First day back to work going good so far. Long 70 mile ride.... First time I was alone for like 17 days. It was odd but I did not have a craving- or where my lip and gums ache for a dip- I know you guys know what I mean but I can't explain it well. Instead I just could not stop thinking about dip, not that I wanted one just that I couldn't stop thinking about it.
Quit with you all today!
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Thanks guys. First day back to work going good so far. Long 70 mile ride.... First time I was alone for like 17 days. It was odd but I did not have a craving- or where my lip and gums ache for a dip- I know you guys know what I mean but I can't explain it well. Instead I just could not stop thinking about dip, not that I wanted one just that I couldn't stop thinking about it.
Quit with you all today!
The thinking about dip. !That will pass too!!
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Well here I am 65 days quit and I quit today as well. I've cut out the seeds and candies for about three weeks now... The cruise helped with that. Now every few days ill get into something like cutting the grass or working in the shed and ill go inside and grab a tea bag and pop it in..... Ha ha very funny right. Things have been so hectic and stressful since my quit and it keeps piling on. Between multiple deaths in the family, work, home issues,... I'm sure you guys know what I mean. I know that the stress was always there and heck will be for a long time to come. I know the chew did nothing for it or me except make people say look at that hillbilly. Bottom line is my quit is strong and good thanks to you guys. I mentioned the stress and hectic life for another reason though. I am swamped non stop all day never stopping, in fact it's rare I have the time to type what I have so far. I feel bad that I am not here more posting and trying to help others. I mean I know my quit comes first and all but I know we all get messages and texts from people on here daily. To them I say thank you again, I wish I had the time to be more involved here like you guys.
On a side note about the craziness - we are looking at buying a piece of property to start a small organic farm on. Our house won't sell so I have to pickup the other place as a second home or land loan. My wife is really stepping up and chasing down the banks to try to get the loan worked out. I know I'm busy now but when we get our farm ill never be able to stop lol.
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Scott, it's amazing, how once you see the light you "see" the light. In those first days like you I longed for the chew. Then as the +1's add up things begin to change. I went from oh I want a chew, to oh I wish too I can do everything I did with it without it too look at that idiot chewing.
Congrats, on your quit and on your pending farm.
I quit with you.
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Well here I am 65 days quit and I quit today as well. I've cut out the seeds and candies for about three weeks now... The cruise helped with that. Now every few days ill get into something like cutting the grass or working in the shed and ill go inside and grab a tea bag and pop it in..... Ha ha very funny right. Things have been so hectic and stressful since my quit and it keeps piling on. Between multiple deaths in the family, work, home issues,... I'm sure you guys know what I mean. I know that the stress was always there and heck will be for a long time to come. I know the chew did nothing for it or me except make people say look at that hillbilly. Bottom line is my quit is strong and good thanks to you guys. I mentioned the stress and hectic life for another reason though. I am swamped non stop all day never stopping, in fact it's rare I have the time to type what I have so far. I feel bad that I am not here more posting and trying to help others. I mean I know my quit comes first and all but I know we all get messages and texts from people on here daily. To them I say thank you again, I wish I had the time to be more involved here like you guys.
On a side note about the craziness - we are looking at buying a piece of property to start a small organic farm on. Our house won't sell so I have to pickup the other place as a second home or land loan. My wife is really stepping up and chasing down the banks to try to get the loan worked out. I know I'm busy now but when we get our farm ill never be able to stop lol.
Awesome job Scott! I feel you. I've felt a bit guilty that I haven't been able to contribute more to the "community" on this site as I feel I owe so much to the people here and I'd love to be able to give back. But, like you, I am so damn busy most days that once I post roll, it's over, I don't even think about it until the next morning. I guess that's why I send random texts to people...I feel like I'm at least doing something to help a few other guys, as well as helping myself stay strong.
I hope all goes well with the farm. I would love to do something like that.
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Day 78. Yesterday was an eye opener for me. For a while now I have felt my quit is strong and good. I look at it as I am tough enough not to crack and give in. I can't even begin to count how many times people put a dip in right in front of me then get right in my face knowing I quit. Most of them apologize after I make a comment and they back off for a while until they forget. Yesterday though I was in a meeting where the guy beside me pulls out a can of skoal original. It has been so long since I smelled a fresh can- it actually smelled sweet and tasty. Then it hit me... It only takes one second to cave and break. The nic was trying to trick me and I won the battle yesterday. Today is a new day and I quit again today and I will not use today!
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That is tough. Luckily I have not been in that situation in a while, but you are right... we can always be in a position where we are 1 second from having a choice to cave. Proud to be quit with you today.
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Day 78. Yesterday was an eye opener for me. For a while now I have felt my quit is strong and good. I look at it as I am tough enough not to crack and give in. I can't even begin to count how many times people put a dip in right in front of me then get right in my face knowing I quit. Most of them apologize after I make a comment and they back off for a while until they forget. Yesterday though I was in a meeting where the guy beside me pulls out a can of skoal original. It has been so long since I smelled a fresh can- it actually smelled sweet and tasty. Then it hit me... It only takes one second to cave and break. The nic was trying to trick me and I won the battle yesterday. Today is a new day and I quit again today and I will not use today!
Scott, good job on 78. I'm proud of you. You should be proud. In saying that, realize that 78 is just another day. You are stronger on 78 then 77, but the poison will continue its pursuit to destroy you.
Scott learn to hate everything about the krap. The poison looks bad, tastes bad, and smells bad. It does not smell sweet. I smell death when i smell it. When i see it i see chains that cost thousands. I don't want to imagine the taste. The taste is caving. The taste is my life once again in bondage. The thought of the taste puts tears in my eyes. I quit with you.
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85 days of quit and still kicking. Feeling good wish I had quit years ago.
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85 days of quit and still kicking. Feeling good wish I had quit years ago.
You and me both brother. 25 years of pure stupidity. We're quit now,,, that's what really counts. Me and you have posted,, not really got anything more important to do. I say we stay quit today, wake up tomorrow and do the same thing. I quit with you today my friend.
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Another weekend of quit. Hit my 90 day mark over the weekend- feeling good
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Another weekend of quit. Hit my 90 day mark over the weekend- feeling good
Great job scott, you've come a long ways, might as well stay quit for another. See you at 91.
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So here I am day 100!! It feels like yesterday when I tossed an entire roll of chew into the trash can with the encouragement from you guys. It's been a long tough battle so far and every day is a new fight. Heck just yesterday I'm sitting in a meeting and the guy beside me puts in a ninja dip and tried to pass his can to me. I haven't seen this guy in about a year so he did not know I am quit. I told him no and explained my quit to him and I was not harassed for once.
So call it timing, odd, coincidental or whatever but something strange happened this morning. I used to buy my dip from one place at the same time every few days. The cashier knew my schedule better than I did because many times she had a roll on the counter waiting for me... I would think to myself wow do I need another roll already? At first I thought man talk about service then it hit me that I was pathetic, so stuck on an addiction that it was evident all around me. So back to the story lol - at first in my quit the cashier would try to get me a roll, I would decline and say no thank you I quit. After a while she said wow your serious about quitting. So here it is Day 100 and what happens this morning???? I'm next in line with my coffee yes yes I know another bad habit, and she asks me so how long have you been quit? Now I never explained this site or anything like that and a complete stranger asks that. At first I was hearing things since I am so excited about hitting the 100 day mark so I asked her what she said just to make sure I was hearing right. The second time she asked me how many days have you been without your chew. So here I am day 100 and I tell her that! She was asking how I did it and fight through it and how it felt. I told her about the site and how it's an everyday battle.
KTC Brothers thank you so much for getting me this far and here's to another +1
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So here I am day 100!! It feels like yesterday when I tossed an entire roll of chew into the trash can with the encouragement from you guys. It's been a long tough battle so far and every day is a new fight. Heck just yesterday I'm sitting in a meeting and the guy beside me puts in a ninja dip and tried to pass his can to me. I haven't seen this guy in about a year so he did not know I am quit. I told him no and explained my quit to him and I was not harassed for once.
So call it timing, odd, coincidental or whatever but something strange happened this morning. I used to buy my dip from one place at the same time every few days. The cashier knew my schedule better than I did because many times she had a roll on the counter waiting for me... I would think to myself wow do I need another roll already? At first I thought man talk about service then it hit me that I was pathetic, so stuck on an addiction that it was evident all around me. So back to the story lol - at first in my quit the cashier would try to get me a roll, I would decline and say no thank you I quit. After a while she said wow your serious about quitting. So here it is Day 100 and what happens this morning???? I'm next in line with my coffee yes yes I know another bad habit, and she asks me so how long have you been quit? Now I never explained this site or anything like that and a complete stranger asks that. At first I was hearing things since I am so excited about hitting the 100 day mark so I asked her what she said just to make sure I was hearing right. The second time she asked me how many days have you been without your chew. So here I am day 100 and I tell her that! She was asking how I did it and fight through it and how it felt. I told her about the site and how it's an everyday battle.
KTC Brothers thank you so much for getting me this far and here's to another +1
Scott, I am proud to have you as a June brother. You stayed the course, we all know how hard this shit is.
I will tell you 100 is bad ass enjoy your day. I think I went all over just telling random folks I was at 100.
Remember this, some of my worst days in this quit were 105 to 110. We work so hard to get to HOF, then the plus 1's keep happening, and fro a brief time you are looking for a goal. The "post hof blues" were tough for me. Keep her close, I got your back, and you know where to find me.
I QLF with you Today.
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So here I am day 100!! It feels like yesterday when I tossed an entire roll of chew into the trash can with the encouragement from you guys. It's been a long tough battle so far and every day is a new fight. Heck just yesterday I'm sitting in a meeting and the guy beside me puts in a ninja dip and tried to pass his can to me. I haven't seen this guy in about a year so he did not know I am quit. I told him no and explained my quit to him and I was not harassed for once.
So call it timing, odd, coincidental or whatever but something strange happened this morning. I used to buy my dip from one place at the same time every few days. The cashier knew my schedule better than I did because many times she had a roll on the counter waiting for me... I would think to myself wow do I need another roll already? At first I thought man talk about service then it hit me that I was pathetic, so stuck on an addiction that it was evident all around me. So back to the story lol - at first in my quit the cashier would try to get me a roll, I would decline and say no thank you I quit. After a while she said wow your serious about quitting. So here it is Day 100 and what happens this morning???? I'm next in line with my coffee yes yes I know another bad habit, and she asks me so how long have you been quit? Now I never explained this site or anything like that and a complete stranger asks that. At first I was hearing things since I am so excited about hitting the 100 day mark so I asked her what she said just to make sure I was hearing right. The second time she asked me how many days have you been without your chew. So here I am day 100 and I tell her that! She was asking how I did it and fight through it and how it felt. I told her about the site and how it's an everyday battle.
KTC Brothers thank you so much for getting me this far and here's to another +1
Scott, I am proud to have you as a June brother. You stayed the course, we all know how hard this shit is.
I will tell you 100 is bad ass enjoy your day. I think I went all over just telling random folks I was at 100.
Remember this, some of my worst days in this quit were 105 to 110. We work so hard to get to HOF, then the plus 1's keep happening, and fro a brief time you are looking for a goal. The "post hof blues" were tough for me. Keep her close, I got your back, and you know where to find me.
I QLF with you Today.
Excellent scott. Proud of you man. See you at 101..
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So here I am day 100!! It feels like yesterday when I tossed an entire roll of chew into the trash can with the encouragement from you guys. It's been a long tough battle so far and every day is a new fight. Heck just yesterday I'm sitting in a meeting and the guy beside me puts in a ninja dip and tried to pass his can to me. I haven't seen this guy in about a year so he did not know I am quit. I told him no and explained my quit to him and I was not harassed for once.
So call it timing, odd, coincidental or whatever but something strange happened this morning. I used to buy my dip from one place at the same time every few days. The cashier knew my schedule better than I did because many times she had a roll on the counter waiting for me... I would think to myself wow do I need another roll already? At first I thought man talk about service then it hit me that I was pathetic, so stuck on an addiction that it was evident all around me. So back to the story lol - at first in my quit the cashier would try to get me a roll, I would decline and say no thank you I quit. After a while she said wow your serious about quitting. So here it is Day 100 and what happens this morning???? I'm next in line with my coffee yes yes I know another bad habit, and she asks me so how long have you been quit? Now I never explained this site or anything like that and a complete stranger asks that. At first I was hearing things since I am so excited about hitting the 100 day mark so I asked her what she said just to make sure I was hearing right. The second time she asked me how many days have you been without your chew. So here I am day 100 and I tell her that! She was asking how I did it and fight through it and how it felt. I told her about the site and how it's an everyday battle.
KTC Brothers thank you so much for getting me this far and here's to another +1
Scott, I am proud to have you as a June brother. You stayed the course, we all know how hard this shit is.
I will tell you 100 is bad ass enjoy your day. I think I went all over just telling random folks I was at 100.
Remember this, some of my worst days in this quit were 105 to 110. We work so hard to get to HOF, then the plus 1's keep happening, and fro a brief time you are looking for a goal. The "post hof blues" were tough for me. Keep her close, I got your back, and you know where to find me.
I QLF with you Today.
Excellent scott. Proud of you man. See you at 101..
Scott, not sure if why or if we ever really interacted on the site but something about seeing a fellow quitter make it to the hall of fame. I smiled, my eyes actually welled up and realized that this is beatable. Congratulations on YOUR work and this milestone.
Thank you for doing this and transferring a magic or unseen power to the rest of us. Every damn quitter celebrates with you in gratitude.
If we are here tomorrow lets do it again and keep winning.
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Another plus 1 today. The battle still rages on daily. Two guys at two different times today pulled out their cans and put in a big fat dip. One guy asked if I wanted some I said no I'm over 115 days into this I am not stopping today. He asked me a question - do I ever want it... That's a tough question to answer. My first reaction is yes I want it all the time, nonstop. But then I think about the days when you know what I had a week pass and I didn't even really think about a dip. With the temptations around me at work I am getting used to that, what gets me is the battle at home. Wife was getting on me this evening about something and it just bugs me to no end... Then all I can see is little cans wishing I had a dip to drain things out... So here I am in the kitchen about to do some dishes to keep my hands busy, mouth full of coffee beans... I'm at day 117 and I quit today fighting the nic!!!
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Another plus 1 today. The battle still rages on daily. Two guys at two different times today pulled out their cans and put in a big fat dip. One guy asked if I wanted some I said no I'm over 115 days into this I am not stopping today. He asked me a question - do I ever want it... That's a tough question to answer. My first reaction is yes I want it all the time, nonstop. But then I think about the days when you know what I had a week pass and I didn't even really think about a dip. With the temptations around me at work I am getting used to that, what gets me is the battle at home. Wife was getting on me this evening about something and it just bugs me to no end... Then all I can see is little cans wishing I had a dip to drain things out... So here I am in the kitchen about to do some dishes to keep my hands busy, mouth full of coffee beans... I'm at day 117 and I quit today fighting the nic!!!
Great job on your quit scott. I'm so glad to see you made it past hof, and taking it up to the next floor.
I'ts funny you wrote this. My wife was asking me questions last night. Do you still want the poison? Do you miss it? She doesn't question me on the subject much and I'm glad she asked. It gives me a chance to explain things to her the best I can. I'm an addict, I continue to fight this addiction daily. ( bla, bla bla)...
Your not alone brother. If we post up daily and live by nafar things will continue to get easier. It's already a lot easier than when we started and everyone says it continues to improve. I'm never going back to slavery and I know you feel the same. Your friends believe they must have it to survive. They think life isn't worth living without it. We know that to be a lie from the poison. We are now experiencing a free life and know we don't have to have it to have a meaningful life. Tell your friends to keep slavery to themselves, YOU'RE DONE!!! Ask them if they want an ice cream,, you got an extra 5 bucks to get them one. Tell them you won't believe the taste of ice cream without the poison in their life. I can't believe how much better ice cream tastes. Quit with you anyday brother!!!
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Another plus 1 today. The battle still rages on daily. Two guys at two different times today pulled out their cans and put in a big fat dip. One guy asked if I wanted some I said no I'm over 115 days into this I am not stopping today. He asked me a question - do I ever want it... That's a tough question to answer. My first reaction is yes I want it all the time, nonstop. But then I think about the days when you know what I had a week pass and I didn't even really think about a dip. With the temptations around me at work I am getting used to that, what gets me is the battle at home. Wife was getting on me this evening about something and it just bugs me to no end... Then all I can see is little cans wishing I had a dip to drain things out... So here I am in the kitchen about to do some dishes to keep my hands busy, mouth full of coffee beans... I'm at day 117 and I quit today fighting the nic!!!
Great job on your quit scott. I'm so glad to see you made it past hof, and taking it up to the next floor.
I'ts funny you wrote this. My wife was asking me questions last night. Do you still want the poison? Do you miss it? She doesn't question me on the subject much and I'm glad she asked. It gives me a chance to explain things to her the best I can. I'm an addict, I continue to fight this addiction daily. ( bla, bla bla)...
Your not alone brother. If we post up daily and live by nafar things will continue to get easier. It's already a lot easier than when we started and everyone says it continues to improve. I'm never going back to slavery and I know you feel the same. Your friends believe they must have it to survive. They think life isn't worth living without it. We know that to be a lie from the poison. We are now experiencing a free life and know we don't have to have it to have a meaningful life. Tell your friends to keep slavery to themselves, YOU'RE DONE!!! Ask them if they want an ice cream,, you got an extra 5 bucks to get them one. Tell them you won't believe the taste of ice cream without the poison in their life. I can't believe how much better ice cream tastes. Quit with you anyday brother!!!
Way to go. 'clap'
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Thanks guys! You know I have this tread tagged and its supposed to let me know when someone responds, usually I find someone posted a few days later without a notification.
Glad to be quit with you guys and to have you by my side - 120 and QLF
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So today is day 126. I finally wrote my HOF speech although I am disappointed and know its half assed and I apologize for that. It's rare I ever get enough time to sit and concentrate on one thing long enough to get done. Maybe someday soon I will get inspired and edit my speech and add onto it.
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So today is day 126. I finally wrote my HOF speech although I am disappointed and know its half assed and I apologize for that. It's rare I ever get enough time to sit and concentrate on one thing long enough to get done. Maybe someday soon I will get inspired and edit my speech and add onto it.
Congrats on making the HOF. Keep setting the example for all of us following you in our quits. The +1's do add up if we follow the course. Bravo man.
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Day 147- it's been a while since I have checked in on my intro page so time to fill it in some more. Still quit still strong still fighting every day. The desire for a dip has decreased slightly and does not hit as often. Everyone at work still chews all day everyday which makes it harder. I tell you the smell is the hardest part.... Like a Venus fly trap smelling nice and sweet to suck you in then BAM your done ha ha.
I still pop in some whole coffee beans every now and again, maybe two or three times a week, still tough cutting the grass.
Keep on keeping quit!
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Great job Scott! It's good to see you and other June 13 quitters keeping quit. Proud to be quit with you.
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Day 147- it's been a while since I have checked in on my intro page so time to fill it in some more. Still quit still strong still fighting every day. The desire for a dip has decreased slightly and does not hit as often. Everyone at work still chews all day everyday which makes it harder. I tell you the smell is the hardest part.... Like a Venus fly trap smelling nice and sweet to suck you in then BAM your done ha ha.
I still pop in some whole coffee beans every now and again, maybe two or three times a week, still tough cutting the grass.
Keep on keeping quit!
You rock Scott. You are doing a great job...setting the example for all of us. I quit with you today!
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Day 150 and quit! I had doubts that I would make it this far at first without saying oh just one little dip wouldn't hurt. I'm glad I found this site and I have not put in a dip for 150 days
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Day 150 and quit! I had doubts that I would make it this far at first without saying oh just one little dip wouldn't hurt. I'm glad I found this site and I have not put in a dip for 150 days
Great job Scott
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Five months quit today- day 154 and quit with you all
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Five months quit today- day 154 and quit with you all
Congratulations Scott.
Your hard work is paying off!
Cheers to You and Yours in wild and wonderful.
ODAAT brother and it keeps getting better and better. NAFAR period!
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Five months quit today- day 154 and quit with you all
Congratulations Scott.
Your hard work is paying off!
Cheers to You and Yours in wild and wonderful.
ODAAT brother and it keeps getting better and better. NAFAR period!
Excellent!!!! :)
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Congrats on 154 days Scott! Or more now!
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Today is day 233 and I am quit today. This is still a battle, still a struggle and is a fight all day every day. Most of my days go by and I do not even really think about wanting the can often. There are still days though where I crave it, I rub the inside of my lip with my tongue just thinking about it... wishing I could just grab a pinch. 'bang head' But I think I have made it this far. I have not cheated, slipped, caved, or anything else. I have put up a strong fight to this point and I will keep going.
Thank you Wade and ScottM specifically and the rest of my june brothers for checking up on me and being there with me through this battle.
I quit with you all today!
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Today is day 365 and I am quit. Thank you for everyone in helping get to this point, I never thought it would have happened.
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Today is day 365 and I am quit. Thank you for everyone in helping get to this point, I never thought it would have happened.
Scott, way to freaking go bud. 1 year is sa-weeeeet 'oh yeah'
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Today is day 365 and I am quit. Thank you for everyone in helping get to this point, I never thought it would have happened.
Scott, way to freaking go bud. 1 year is sa-weeeeet 'oh yeah'
Congrats on 1 year!!!
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Today is day 365 and I am quit. Thank you for everyone in helping get to this point, I never thought it would have happened.
Scott, way to freaking go bud. 1 year is sa-weeeeet 'oh yeah'
Congrats on 1 year!!!
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Happy quit birthday!