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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: J-Dawg on October 05, 2011, 10:50:00 PM
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I'm J-Dawg from Mississippi.
After 2 or 3 failed attempts to kick the nic to the curb, I finally got the balls to take it all the way this time. I started dipping "full-time" on my 18th birthday, so I've only been at it almost 6 years. I never intended (ha, haha) for it to take control of my life like it did. I'm tired of constantly worrying about sores and my lip falling off. I'm tired of my girlfriend of 5 years (hopefully soon to be fiance) begging me to quit and me constantly disappointing her. I'm tired of having the high blood pressure that nicotine can help facilitate. I finally just had an epiphany last week and told myself I'm ready to quit. FOR REAL this time. I think I've got it this time, too. As I type this, I'm sitting at my house... just me and my dog... my roommate is gone for the week and the gf just left to go to Tennessee until Sunday. I'm BORED out of my mind. Yet I don't have a dip in. Normally, this would be prime dip time (especially since I'm having a brew, too). I just keep telling myself if I can get thru this... it'll be FOR REAL.
Anyway, glad I found this site. I knew there'd be a forum for folks going thru the same crap I am. I'm looking forward to putting the years of Wolf Wintergreen and Grizz Straight/Green/Mint behind me to benefit my health, relationships and wallet.
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I don't really care who you are or where you are from.
All I know is that you need to quit because your life depends upon it!
Do you want to be quit like us or are you going to be another one of those guys who waste our time?
You decide. It is as simple as deciding to quit, burning the boat, and posting roll every day. You ready for it? We are ready to help so lets get going. What do you say?
Edit: BTW, I am nearly your age, I am 26, and still party a lot with friends. The reason I mention this is that in my experience here almost all people lost at our age are related to drinking, partying, and hanging out with friends who still use the drug. Listen to what we say if you do like to drink and party. Do NOT drink or party for the first month or so. Just don't. It kills more quits than anything. If you don't drink or party then keep it that way.
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dawg, i say lets get this started post roll and get the bitch off your back. There is no better time then now to QUIT!!!! You just need to post roll and quit with us. Come on man join us now!!
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I appreciate the support, fellas. I'm doing this shit fo REAL this time. I just posted roll call in the Jan 2012 HOF group.
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I appreciate the support, fellas. I'm doing this shit fo REAL this time. I just posted roll call in the Jan 2012 HOF group.
Way too go!
But lets think about this for a minute. Your roll call post is suppose to be a binding promise to quit....
So here is the deal. You either post roll as a binding promise to quit every single day or you don't and you bind yourself to being an addict every day.
You choose. 200 and some days ago I chose to be a free man and I would never take it any other way. You can do it too!
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Welcome J dawg. Quit one day at a time and post roll first thing daily. Don't leave yourself an out, as stated earlier, burn your boats. Give me a shout if you need anything. I've got a lot of pinned up dip rage that is just dying to get out and motivate someone.
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A damn 601, they will let anyone into this place.
Just messin' with ya Dawg. Good to have you here. Cinch up your belt and do this.
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Get Ready man, this is no easy ride, but I can tell you what these guys have here is the real deal. I am only going on day 6 and if it wasn't for this site, well we all know the alternative. Stick with this and listen to the vets! They will get you through the rough patches. Just quit one day at a time. We are here for you.
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Thanks for the help in Roll Call, magnum. Day 3 is going great so far. I will be 5 Gum's biggest customer before this is all said and done. Like I said in my other post, I've tried this a few times before. I can definitely tell a difference this time and it all has to deal with my attitude. I was truly ready this time. My attitude is right. My motivation is right. I'm quittin' this shit for good, ya'll. It feels amazing so far. No pain, no glory.
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Definitely the right attitude J-Dawg...I'm in the same boat. Can't say I quit before, just stopped temporarily. This time my attitude is on spot. I'm doing this for me, and that is the only way you can stay quit. Sounds like you have the same mentality as me. Congratulations on getting your freedom back from the nic bitch! Stay strong and stay quit!
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Thanks for the help in Roll Call, magnum. Day 3 is going great so far. I will be 5 Gum's biggest customer before this is all said and done. Like I said in my other post, I've tried this a few times before. I can definitely tell a difference this time and it all has to deal with my attitude. I was truly ready this time. My attitude is right. My motivation is right. I'm quittin' this shit for good, ya'll. It feels amazing so far. No pain, no glory.
I'll support you any day as long as you stay quit!
Embrace the pain. These first 3 days are the most important part of a quit to remember. You will use it later during cravings to remember that quitting again would require going through this again.
Keep in mind that you are almost through the worst of the nicotine withdrawal. Now comes the mind games where the nic bitch is constantly in your head and trying to convince you that you need her. Stay on your toes as she will pop up out of nowhere.
I don't want to scare you but you have a good 2-3 weeks before the fog really lifts. But after today or tomorrow you will notice a huge improvement.
Keep it up!
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Sittin' here at 72+ hrs out. Just had a terrible crave... worst one yet. I keep telling myself "if you can get through this, you can get through anything". I was really craving the "oral gratification". Ran to the convenience store and grabbed a water, some seeds and a can. Sorry, guys.
HA. Just kidding... I got the only fake shit they had..... Smokey Mountain wintergreen. This shit is nasty. This crap alone will make me never wanna put that shit in my mouth ever again.
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Sittin' here at 72+ hrs out. Just had a terrible crave... worst one yet. I keep telling myself "if you can get through this, you can get through anything". I was really craving the "oral gratification". Ran to the convenience store and grabbed a water, some seeds and a can. Sorry, guys.
HA. Just kidding... I got the only fake shit they had..... Smokey Mountain wintergreen. This shit is nasty. This crap alone will make me never wanna put that shit in my mouth ever again.
We don't joke about caving.
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Sittin' here at 72+ hrs out. Just had a terrible crave... worst one yet. I keep telling myself "if you can get through this, you can get through anything". I was really craving the "oral gratification". Ran to the convenience store and grabbed a water, some seeds and a can. Sorry, guys.Â
HA. Just kidding... I got the only fake shit they had..... Smokey Mountain wintergreen. This shit is nasty. This crap alone will make me never wanna put that shit in my mouth ever again.
We don't joke about caving.
Whatever man. This quit is about me. If it helps me, I'm going to joke about it. That's what all you folks said in the first place. This quit is about ME. Sorry I'm not sorry for having a different way of dealing with difficulties.
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Sittin' here at 72+ hrs out. Just had a terrible crave... worst one yet. I keep telling myself "if you can get through this, you can get through anything". I was really craving the "oral gratification". Ran to the convenience store and grabbed a water, some seeds and a can. Sorry, guys.Â
HA. Just kidding... I got the only fake shit they had..... Smokey Mountain wintergreen. This shit is nasty. This crap alone will make me never wanna put that shit in my mouth ever again.
We don't joke about caving.
Whatever man. This quit is about me. If it helps me, I'm going to joke about it. That's what all you folks said in the first place. This quit is about ME. Sorry I'm not sorry for having a different way of dealing with difficulties.
Oh I get it. You already caved. Funny.
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Sittin' here at 72+ hrs out. Just had a terrible crave... worst one yet. I keep telling myself "if you can get through this, you can get through anything". I was really craving the "oral gratification". Ran to the convenience store and grabbed a water, some seeds and a can. Sorry, guys.Â
HA. Just kidding... I got the only fake shit they had..... Smokey Mountain wintergreen. This shit is nasty. This crap alone will make me never wanna put that shit in my mouth ever again.
We don't joke about caving.
Whatever man. This quit is about me. If it helps me, I'm going to joke about it. That's what all you folks said in the first place. This quit is about ME. Sorry I'm not sorry for having a different way of dealing with difficulties.
Oh I get it. You already caved. Funny.
What happened to being able to bitch and moan at all of you? Hell no I haven't caved and I am freaking disgusted that you even bring that up.
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Sittin' here at 72+ hrs out. Just had a terrible crave... worst one yet. I keep telling myself "if you can get through this, you can get through anything". I was really craving the "oral gratification". Ran to the convenience store and grabbed a water, some seeds and a can. Sorry, guys.Â
HA. Just kidding... I got the only fake shit they had..... Smokey Mountain wintergreen. This shit is nasty. This crap alone will make me never wanna put that shit in my mouth ever again.
We don't joke about caving.
Whatever man. This quit is about me. If it helps me, I'm going to joke about it. That's what all you folks said in the first place. This quit is about ME. Sorry I'm not sorry for having a different way of dealing with difficulties.
Oh I get it. You already caved. Funny.
What happened to being able to bitch and moan at all of you? Hell no I haven't caved and I am freaking disgusted that you even bring that up.
I was just making a joke. Settle down Francis.
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Sittin' here at 72+ hrs out. Just had a terrible crave... worst one yet. I keep telling myself "if you can get through this, you can get through anything". I was really craving the "oral gratification". Ran to the convenience store and grabbed a water, some seeds and a can. Sorry, guys.Â
HA. Just kidding... I got the only fake shit they had..... Smokey Mountain wintergreen. This shit is nasty. This crap alone will make me never wanna put that shit in my mouth ever again.
We don't joke about caving.
Whatever man. This quit is about me. If it helps me, I'm going to joke about it. That's what all you folks said in the first place. This quit is about ME. Sorry I'm not sorry for having a different way of dealing with difficulties.
Oh I get it. You already caved. Funny.
What happened to being able to bitch and moan at all of you? Hell no I haven't caved and I am freaking disgusted that you even bring that up.
I was just making a joke. Settle down Francis.
No, I apologize for getting snippy. It's probably best not to joke about it and I realize that now. Its be 72 hrs and some change and this last bit of nic leaving my body is giving me a fight. I'll make it though.
Anyway... I had just snapped this pic to prove to you. Might as well go ahead and use it.
Photo (http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u188/jdl3829/photo.jpg)
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Sittin' here at 72+ hrs out. Just had a terrible crave... worst one yet. I keep telling myself "if you can get through this, you can get through anything". I was really craving the "oral gratification". Ran to the convenience store and grabbed a water, some seeds and a can. Sorry, guys.Â
HA. Just kidding... I got the only fake shit they had..... Smokey Mountain wintergreen. This shit is nasty. This crap alone will make me never wanna put that shit in my mouth ever again.
We don't joke about caving.
Whatever man. This quit is about me. If it helps me, I'm going to joke about it. That's what all you folks said in the first place. This quit is about ME. Sorry I'm not sorry for having a different way of dealing with difficulties.
Oh I get it. You already caved. Funny.
What happened to being able to bitch and moan at all of you? Hell no I haven't caved and I am freaking disgusted that you even bring that up.
I was just making a joke. Settle down Francis.
No, I apologize for getting snippy. It's probably best not to joke about it and I realize that now. Its be 72 hrs and some change and this last bit of nic leaving my body is giving me a fight. I'll make it though.
Anyway... I had just snapped this pic to prove to you. Might as well go ahead and use it.
Photo (http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u188/jdl3829/photo.jpg)
Just sent you a PM. This is the place to get this done.
My only suggestion is you get up early, post roll and keep your word all day. That's it. Shit hits the fan you reach out. You get on here and ask for help and you see how many folks come running. Me included. You can do this.
PS. I wanted to add if the fake shit works for you stuff you pie hole with it. I tried it for a bit and liked the flavor and oral grat but after I killed the sleeve, I just forgot to buy another one.
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Feelin' great so far today. Had a cup of coffee, read some news online... posted roll, drove to work... all without thinking about a dip. Actually, the first time I thought about a dip today was when I said "Hey, I need to post roll". I find that good because I'm conditioning my mind to not say "you need a dip", but rather say "you quit".
Last night was a doozy, however. I feel like I'm in a lighter fog, if that makes sense. It's by no means as intense. But, I couldn't sleep solid at all last night. I had to have woken up 5 or 6 times throughout the night. But I'd trade that every night instead of throwing cancer in my mouth.
Thanks Soul and Magnum.
Have a great Friday and weekend, everyone.
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Feelin' great so far today. Had a cup of coffee, read some news online... posted roll, drove to work... all without thinking about a dip. Actually, the first time I thought about a dip today was when I said "Hey, I need to post roll". I find that good because I'm conditioning my mind to not say "you need a dip", but rather say "you quit".
Last night was a doozy, however. I feel like I'm in a lighter fog, if that makes sense. It's by no means as intense. But, I couldn't sleep solid at all last night. I had to have woken up 5 or 6 times throughout the night. But I'd trade that every night instead of throwing cancer in my mouth.
Thanks Soul and Magnum.
Have a great Friday and weekend, everyone.
Your freedom is starting to shine. I had trouble sleeping for the first 3 weeks. It shall fade.
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Way to go Dawg!! Glad to be quit with you today.
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Thanks, guys. You're help is appreciated. The kind words go a long way. I'll be heading to my farm for the weekend to get ready for deer season. This will be a TRUE test to my will. Just know that I've got this shit and that ya'lls kind words have gone a long way. It's only day 4, but I feel like I already have a new outlook on life. I'm excited, determined and ready. Bring on the challenges.
If I don't get a chance to post roll Sat/Sun... know that I'll be back Monday posting my Day 7. Best BELIEVE DAT!
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I've got my plan to survive the weekend down pat as I'm about to head out the door... No internet, no phone service, no dip store or gas station within 30 mins of my farm. Great thing about being in isolation is being isolated from EVERYTHING. Both good and bad. I just want to thank ya'll again. I've absorbed enough kindness, caring and motivation in the past few days reading this site to last me a long, long time. Stay safe, everyone. Stay quit.
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I've got my plan to survive the weekend down pat as I'm about to head out the door... No internet, no phone service, no dip store or gas station within 30 mins of my farm. Great thing about being in isolation is being isolated from EVERYTHING. Both good and bad. I just want to thank ya'll again. I've absorbed enough kindness, caring and motivation in the past few days reading this site to last me a long, long time. Stay safe, everyone. Stay quit.
Nice work brother. Reach out. Lots of folks here that know exactly what you are going through. Use us.