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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: ebelizard on October 20, 2014, 11:08:00 PM
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So I'm on day 5 now, which the past 4 haven't really been that bad. I mostly just chewed the fake dip, and some seeds. Well last night was a struggle, couldn't sleep worth anything. I would've thought the first 3 days would have hit me the hardest, but is it possible that my body could have a delayed reaction?
Doesn't help that I've been feeling nauseous as well.
But honestly, I don't feel like I NEED a dip. Sure, I miss having a fat chew in the side of my lip, but that's easily replaced with gum/seeds/etc.
Any input on the sleepless/nausea would be helpful.
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I used Zzzquil early on. Helped me out. Keep up the fight. Quitting ain't easy.
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Cut back on your caffiene - nicotine counteracts caffiene . Drink half of what you normally would. Chew has a ton of chemicals in it that take a few weeks to leave your system . Its a pretty potent neurotoxin be patient why your body adjusts.
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Yes! Lay off the caffeine and continue to drink lots of water. I drank chamomile tea at night when I was having trouble sleeping. Like a 20 oz bottle of it. It will get better. And yes day 4 sucked for me too. You will gradually start having more good days than bad ones, you have to push through the fog to get there. Go to bed. Read here until you get sleepy even. Stay quit and it will get better.
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Yes! Lay off the caffeine and continue to drink lots of water. I drank chamomile tea at night when I was having trouble sleeping. Like a 20 oz bottle of it. It will get better. And yes day 4 sucked for me too. You will gradually start having more good days than bad ones, you have to push through the fog to get there. Go to bed. Read here until you get sleepy even. Stay quit and it will get better.
The Damn sleeping thing sucks! You just have to re-train yourself, your body to go to sleep without the nic! It will take a while, I am 127 days in, have been doing great, but tonight I don' know what hit me and bam I am glad I didn't throw out the fake shit! All I can say is, Yes try to cut down on the caffeine! If you read about it, the nicotine helps flow the caffeine out of the body faster, so now whatever you are putting in your body is hanging around a little longer. I never knew this, until I quit, but it is true! Hang Tough Brother You Are Not Alone!
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Yes! Lay off the caffeine and continue to drink lots of water. I drank chamomile tea at night when I was having trouble sleeping. Like a 20 oz bottle of it. It will get better. And yes day 4 sucked for me too. You will gradually start having more good days than bad ones, you have to push through the fog to get there. Go to bed. Read here until you get sleepy even. Stay quit and it will get better.
The Damn sleeping thing sucks! You just have to re-train yourself, your body to go to sleep without the nic! It will take a while, I am 127 days in, have been doing great, but tonight I don' know what hit me and bam I am glad I didn't throw out the fake shit! All I can say is, Yes try to cut down on the caffeine! If you read about it, the nicotine helps flow the caffeine out of the body faster, so now whatever you are putting in your body is hanging around a little longer. I never knew this, until I quit, but it is true! Hang Tough Brother You Are Not Alone!
Try rubbing one out before bed. That will relax you.
Seriously, the sleep thing sucks.
I used to take a long shower, then get into bed and lie on my back with my hands on my stomach. I would then breath normally and pay close attention to my hands raising up and down with each inhale and exhale. It really calmed me down for some reason and it kept me breathing properly. Sometimes when you get to stressing about stuff you forget to breath correctly and it jacks your shit up.
I don't know, that's what worked for me but I'm a weirdo.
Hang tough bro, you'll be sleeping like a turtle in no time.
Quit on...
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The sleepless nights are pretty brutal at first. A tough workout early in the day and avoiding big meals before night night time helped me out in the early quit. It does take time to readjust... for some folks more and others less. I do like Cindy's suggestion, "just read till you get sleepy." It does get better.
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Sleepless is better than jawless. No sleep and headaches were my toughest withdrawal symptoms. I don't think I slept normally for a few months, as I recall. But hang in there. You got this, brother!!!
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Sleepless is better than jawless. No sleep and headaches were my toughest withdrawal symptoms. I don't think I slept normally for a few months, as I recall. But hang in there. You got this, brother!!!
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Where you at bro? I don't see a roll post for today. Get that done EARLY in your day. Wake up - piss - post roll
Do you work different shifts?
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Where you at bro? I don't see a roll post for today. Get that done EARLY in your day. Wake up - piss - post roll
Do you work different shifts?
The sleepless will pass. Melatonin can help. The fact that you haven't posted roll is a concern.
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You didn't post roll today or Monday. What's the deal? That's the number one thing you do every day when you wake up.
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Damn, you brought Bean out of the attic. There are a few masters of quit here on your side bro. This is your chance, what will you do with it.
Mogul
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So yesterday was the hard start and change. I walked into my buddies office, and he overheard me talking about quitting dipping.
He called me over to his desk, and showed me this website. Reached into his desk and pulled out 3 cans of Smokey Mountain Herbal Snuff. Told me that he would be right there with me, and he hadn't dipped in 53 days.
It was an eye opener. So I made a determination and promise to myself to quit. After such a long time of saying "well I'm going to quit when...", I'm done. Today is the start, and I'm ready for all the withdrawls and challenges that come with it.
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Follow your buddy's lead and start posting roll immediately. Posting roll call is the cornerstone of KTC and it should be done as early as possible because it's not a status check it's a promise to your Quit Group that you will not touch nicotine all damn day. It's also a great idea to PM other folks and build an offline support network because there will be times when you can't log on to KTC or just need to vent frustrations...which, I'm sorry to say, will be plentiful. Quitting nicotine is one of the hardest things I have ever done and I've not had alcohol in 18 months. You can do this without fail though, just remember your quit brothers and sisters and realize that your quit is strengthening everyone else's. I'm proud to be quit with you.
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Does your buddy post roll?
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Yes, my buddy posts roll every day. I'll find out what his username is on here. Where can I post roll?
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Yes, my buddy posts roll every day. I'll find out what his username is on here. Where can I post roll?
Get over to January 2015 Pre HOF:
topic/10564902/287/#new (http://forum.killthecan.org/topic/10564902/287/#new)
Try these instructions for: PC How to post roll
1. Login, go to your quit page, think about what you are going to post.
2. Find the most recent post
3. hit F5 or refresh the page
4. Press "quote" on the roll
5. Click in the box that has all of the Roll posts (the lower box), hit CTRL-A to select all and Press CTRL-X to CUT, not copy-if you copy, then you'll double post roll.
6. Click to the reply window and press CTRL+V to paste it in. Then write in your name, day and your promise
7. Press submit-done.
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Way to sack up and save your life. talk to your buddy and learn how to quit. drink the cool aid (not the kind thumble makes) and get in on the quit. great decision. now get ready for the ride of your life, and if you ever think you cant make it remember that we have been there and can help. reach out for help before you break. that's the secret
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Stick close to your friend. With him 53 days in, he can tell you from recent experience what to expect, and how to handle it.
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This is me brother
Here is your quit group that will project you out to JAN2015 for your 100 days (and HOF):
topic/10564902/311/ (http://forum.killthecan.org/topic/10564902/311/)
If you stop by my desk I'll show you how to post roll and not look special the first few times since you will most likely be starting off the roll every new day.
Stay quit!
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Oh yeah. It's going to be good to have you around, I can feel that conviction right through the interwebs.
I'm Ben, day 8, same quit month as you. I'm done too. Help me remember, and I'll help you remember.
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Post Roll ebelizard, so we can quit with you..........
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What's up with roll man, you have a real live quitter right there????