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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: TH17 on January 12, 2015, 02:44:00 AM
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Well fellas,
I'm a 22 year old kid who stumbled upon dip and became a tin a day guy around 17 years old. I stumbled upon this site a year ago and read up on some of the stories. The fact of the matter is chewing tobacco has ruined my mentality. Its consumed my late night thoughts and has ruined my confidence in my own health. Yesterday was the day that I've decided to quit, not stop. The fact of the matter is I'm scared. Every time I get a cancer sore or bite my tongue and a white bump occurs I think I have cancer. This time is different than the other times I've tried to quit. I've never been more motivated. If I wasn't then I'd assure to you guys that I wouldn't disrespect these forums by not being all in with my endeavors. I envy people who don't have any addictions in their lives. Who can drive without throwing in a chew or who can sit in class and not crave. It's insane how scared I am that I might have some disease from dipping, to the point that I'm afraid to sit in a dentist chair because of the fear of bad news. Dipping has turned me into a hypochondriac. I started from my days of playing hockey, and it eventually consumed my every day life. As a college kid, its consumed my bank account which already isn't that great in the first place. I cant find one reason to not quit, except the fact that it is addicting. All in all, its time to get my life back. I know its going to be rough, but I guess that's why I decided to join this community, and to learn from others and to hear your stories. I feel weak, being an addict, and my goal is to over come the one thing that has been holding me down these years, and to live a healthy lifestyle, and to regain my self confidence and the confidence I once had when it comes to my own personal health. My first day without chew was hell, and I know its not going to get any easier for awhile but in the end I know its going to be worth it.
Cheers,
Tom
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I'm only one day in but does any one know how to find which group I would be in. I guess my 100 day mark would be in April 2015.
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Well fellas,
I'm a 22 year old kid who stumbled upon dip and became a tin a day guy around 17 years old. I stumbled upon this site a year ago and read up on some of the stories. The fact of the matter is chewing tobacco has ruined my mentality. Its consumed my late night thoughts and has ruined my confidence in my own health. Yesterday was the day that I've decided to quit, not stop. The fact of the matter is I'm scared. Every time I get a cancer sore or bite my tongue and a white bump occurs I think I have cancer. This time is different than the other times I've tried to quit. I've never been more motivated. If I wasn't then I'd assure to you guys that I wouldn't disrespect these forums by not being all in with my endeavors. I envy people who don't have any addictions in their lives. Who can drive without throwing in a chew or who can sit in class and not crave. It's insane how scared I am that I might have some disease from dipping, to the point that I'm afraid to sit in a dentist chair because of the fear of bad news. Dipping has turned me into a hypochondriac. I started from my days of playing hockey, and it eventually consumed my every day life. As a college kid, its consumed my bank account which already isn't that great in the first place. I cant find one reason to not quit, except the fact that it is addicting. All in all, its time to get my life back. I know its going to be rough, but I guess that's why I decided to join this community, and to learn from others and to hear your stories. I feel weak, being an addict, and my goal is to over come the one thing that has been holding me down these years, and to live a healthy lifestyle, and to regain my self confidence and the confidence I once had when it comes to my own personal health. My first day without chew was hell, and I know its not going to get any easier for awhile but in the end I know its going to be worth it.
Cheers,
Tom
I had anxiety about my health all the time while I was chewing as well. The freedom of not having to worry about every sore is amazing. I'm glad to see your all in. Welcome to the group. I'm proud to be quit with you today.
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Thanks man,
Going to be a long journey but glad to see I'm not alone in it. Just posted my first roll call.
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Thanks man,
Going to be a long journey but glad to see I'm not alone in it. Just posted my first roll call.
Since you read up on the stories, and the fact you'll be deep into day 2 when you read this, you already know it won't be easy. You are in the hardest part, though. You already made the hardest decision and plan. All you have to do now is not cave. Fight those cravings, most last 1-3 minutes. Throw out all your cans? Talk to folks on this site, every quit is different, and every person uses different tricks and methods. No nic today is the only goal and level we judge and grade on here. Congrats on making the quit, no better time than now
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"Your first day without chew was hell..."
Hell is when you tell your parents, family and girlfriend, that they are cutting your tongue out and replacing it with a muscle from your arm after the radiation fails....
Let's quit worring about it.... Take care of business one day at a time. How you doing this morning? I'll quit with you, let's get through the second day.
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"Main Site" - "Community" tab - "Quit Group", scroll to bottom for date ranges. Yes, you are the April Group. Welcome.
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brother you're doing the right thing by nipping it in the bud at 22. It only gets more difficult as you get older. You're my hero today pM me if you need digits or just someone to talk you down. you got this man remember nicotine has no IQ it only gets into your body if you put it there.
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TH17, it's great you have made the decision to quit. The worry you mentioned has happened to all of us who have become addicts. Don't let fear be your primary motivation though.Let the benefits you desire of being quit motivate you instead. No one will bs you and say it's easy but rather more likely one of the most challenging things you will ever be faced with. Be strong. You mentioned you played hockey but are you a hockey player? If you are then you know the difference and know what I mean when I say be a warrior. Let the character traits you learned that made you a hockey player help you overcome and win the quit game. The mental part of this quit game is really paramount.
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One day in and you already found your correct quit group?!!! Gentlemen, we have a damned GENIUS in our midst. Congrats on a great choice! Learn how and why we post roll. Then do it...everyday.
Quitting is done ONE DAY AT A TIME. Don't think about tomorrow, next week or whatever. We'll deal with them when they get here. All you need to focus on is being quit for today. Give your word and keep it. That's all there is to it.
GREAT JOB. YOU GOT THIS!
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"Your first day without chew was hell..."
Hell is when you tell your parents, family and girlfriend, that they are cutting your tongue out and replacing it with a muscle from your arm after the radiation fails....
Let's quit worring about it.... Take care of business one day at a time. How you doing this morning? I'll quit with you, let's get through the second day.
^^^^ YES ^^^^
Attitude is everything. Freedom is a privilege. And you're earning it ONE DAY AT A TIME. Think of it this way...you GET to feel this shitty because you had the guts to make the BEST FUCKING DECISION OF YOUR LIFE!!!
Embrace the suck! It is the feeling of healing, brother!!!
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You've made the right decision, and you can do it! I'm glad you got to this decision today I'm quit with you today, and proud of it.
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Same quit group and same quit day! Good job making the decision. We all get through it together. PM me if you want exchange numbers so we can support each other.
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I combined your two introductions. Only one introduction per person.
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Hey Tom,
Man I was older than you when I started dipping! Don't be an idiot like I was. Make this your last time! I am rooting for you young man! Holler if I can help in any way.
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That's some serious help you have being offerred above ^^^^^. Follow what those guys say, they've all gotten many other quitters through the hardest parts!
Each hard time is one more time you WON'T have to get through again. Just beat this bitch back one challenge at a time. One victory = one in your column, one situation you are teaching this evil addiciton that you aren't going to fall for any more. There are all sorts of tricks it throws your way, but you CAN do it. Many here, and elsewhere, have. Just follow the program as closely as possible-- it works. Post every day. Get to know some friends from here- newer and older quitters both. Record your journey here to remind you what you've been through. Reach out for help if you need it. It's all up to you now, everything else is here for you. Can you be as tough as the 30, 40, and 50 year old men around here? I think so- I've seen a few in their early 20's make it so far, and I think you can.
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Thanks for the support so far, I'll make sure to reach out if I need any help. Day 2 is going ehh good. Just been eating a lot more than normal.
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Young man life outside of nicotine is great! Well my first 16 days after 38years yes that's right 38 years wish I had this kind of support when I was 22! Take advantage son! I quit with you if you ever need me pm me!
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I'm on day 18, farther than I have ever been before. I'm proud of myself for the work I have put in so far. I still know there is a long long road ahead but I'm ready to take each day by storm and live a clean and healthy life. I just want to thank my fellow apes who have given support and advice, but also the vets who have given me their input and shared experiences. Let's keep fighting together.
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I'm on day 18, farther than I have ever been before. I'm proud of myself for the work I have put in so far. I still know there is a long long road ahead but I'm ready to take each day by storm and live a clean and healthy life. I just want to thank my fellow apes who have given support and advice, but also the vets who have given me their input and shared experiences. Let's keep fighting together.
Hang in there brother! We all got each others back! Proud to be quit with you! ODAAT!