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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: BigOil on May 20, 2014, 01:42:00 AM
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Hello all,
I just threw out all my tobacco/nicotine products and am ready to quit this shit for good. I work in the oil field in Wyoming, so pretty much everybody I know is a dipper or smoker. I have been chewing for 6ish years now and I am sick of it and ready to move on. I have tried to go it on my own for the last few months with no success. A couple years ago I managed to quit for 7 months before I fell back into it 'bang head' . This time I am done for good and I will use this site to help with that. I know the rough road that is ahead of me and I am prepared to deal with it again. Lets get this shit started!!!
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Hello all,
I just threw out all my tobacco/nicotine products and am ready to quit this shit for good. I work in the oil field in Wyoming, so pretty much everybody I know is a dipper or smoker. I have been chewing for 6ish years now and I am sick of it and ready to move on. I have tried to go it on my own for the last few months with no success. A couple years ago I managed to quit for 7 months before I fell back into it 'bang head' . This time I am done for good and I will use this site to help with that. I know the rough road that is ahead of me and I am prepared to deal with it again. Lets get this shit started!!!
Awesome - I'll start getting you the links
What made you want to quit?
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Here is your quit group - Pre-HOF Aug 14. (http://forum.killthecan.org/topic/10225414/19/?x=90#new) If you need any help in there, just shoot me a PM
The core of this site is posting roll daily and posting early - it's your promise not to use nicotine that day.
This page is for general information (http://forum.killthecan.org/forum/55560/)
The road ahead of you is a helluva ride - expect roughly this timeline (http://www.killthecan.org/your-quit/what-to-expect-when-you-quit-dipping/) and expect basically all these symptoms at some point. (http://www.killthecan.org/your-quit/symptoms-of-quitting-dip-chew/)
Above all, post roll. Wondering how? Read this (http://forum.killthecan.org/topic/1003072/1/) page or watch this video (http://www.killthecan.org/roll/).
Here are some things that got me through the initial "suck period":- Find an alternative herbal dip. I dipped Copenhagen/Grizzly for 12 years and used the fake herbal dip to help with the oral fixation. Here is a list of Smokeless non-tobacco alternatives (http://www.killthecan.org/your-quit/smokeless-alternatives/). If you don't want to use a 'fake dip' then nuts, candy or gum might help - sunflower seeds and ole' chewing gum are my standbys.
- Start drinking a lot of water and do it every day. No really, literally drink gallons of water - it is amazingly effective.
- Find an exercise program - walking - jogging- weights- basketball- anything that will wear you out
- Be prepared for restless sleep - try Melatonin (all natural), Benedryl, or the generic equivalent, NyQuil ZZZ or get some Tylenol PM (careful can be habit forming)
- Any time you feel a "crave" try to determine what is triggering it -write it down so you'll remember next time or so you can reflect later in your quit- never forget the "hell you are going through right now" get up and move -
- Get on the site and read - Need to check out chat (http://chat.killthecan.org/)
- Like any other open forum - everyone has an opinion - when they are sharing (whether it is asked for or not) - take what you need and leave the rest - it's not personal its only about the quit -
- Feeling weak - like you can't quit? Print this out contract to cave (http://www.killthecan.org/facts-figures/contract-to-give-up/) and tell everyone you love the can means more to you than they do
- Most important Post roll every damn day - like your life depends on it- keep your word - you posted today - do it daily, keep that promise and then repeat.
- Set up multiple layers of accountability. Texts/phone numbers, email, roll, friends, family, co-workers -- You have to make the decision, but having the layers can help beat the NicBitch's seductive whispers.
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I am tired of spending 4$ a day at the gas station for something that is killing me. I don't have nearly the energy I used to, I know it is dip that's doing it too. When I had quit a couple years ago I noticed a huge difference in my energy levels. That is probably the biggest reason for quitting, after not dying of course.
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I am tired of spending 4$ a day at the gas station for something that is killing me. I don't have nearly the energy I used to, I know it is dip that's doing it too. When I had quit a couple years ago I noticed a huge difference in my energy levels. That is probably the biggest reason for quitting, after not dying of course.
Learn to hate it. Hate tobacco, hate nicotine, and just quit. Flush it all down the drain and post day one with me.
If you post day one though, I expect you to be serious and stay with it. I will hold you to it.
It's 1:30 am here, so I'm hopping off. If you need a number or site guidance, shoot me a PM and I'll help you get started.
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I am tired of spending 4$ a day at the gas station for something that is killing me. I don't have nearly the energy I used to, I know it is dip that's doing it too. When I had quit a couple years ago I noticed a huge difference in my energy levels. That is probably the biggest reason for quitting, after not dying of course.
Learn to hate it. Hate tobacco, hate nicotine, and just quit. Flush it all down the drain and post day one with me.
If you post day one though, I expect you to be serious and stay with it. I will hold you to it.
It's 1:30 am here, so I'm hopping off. If you need a number or site guidance, shoot me a PM and I'll help you get started.
ok, PM sent. Lemme know what else I can do to help!
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Welcome BigOil... If you're serious about quitting you're in the right place. Post roll everyday, get numbers and start building your web of accountability, and actually listen to what the people here have to say because this fuckin works.
We're both in the Aug quit group and I'll stay quit with you today. PM me if you need a number or anything.
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Welcome BigOil... If you're serious about quitting you're in the right place. Post roll everyday, get numbers and start building your web of accountability, and actually listen to what the people here have to say because this fuckin works.
We're both in the Aug quit group and I'll stay quit with you today. PM me if you need a number or anything.
August as well, welcome. Get involved, read a lot. Water in the gallons plus range is your friend. Saw this posted on my day 1, so true: If you pass by a bathroom without having to piss, you're not drinking enough water.
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Hello all,
I just threw out all my tobacco/nicotine products and am ready to quit this shit for good. I work in the oil field in Wyoming, so pretty much everybody I know is a dipper or smoker. I have been chewing for 6ish years now and I am sick of it and ready to move on. I have tried to go it on my own for the last few months with no success. A couple years ago I managed to quit for 7 months before I fell back into it 'bang head' . This time I am done for good and I will use this site to help with that. I know the rough road that is ahead of me and I am prepared to deal with it again. Lets get this shit started!!!
You have been around since 5/19 and you only have 5 posts?
Get active, it helps immensely.
Where are you at in WY, what Company do you work for?