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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: slinger on March 03, 2014, 08:32:00 PM
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Hello. I found this site earlier today while I was working. I am 42 years old and have been chewing tobacco in some form for about 22 years. I'm also a husband and a father of two boys. For most of my tobacco chewing career, I was going through at least a can a day. Probably more in some cases. I stopped using for a month about fifteen years ago. Other than that, I have lied to myself and planned on quitting when the time was right. I'll quit next week, or after hunting season, or after this can is empty, or tomorrow. I can't tell you how many times I've quit tomorrow. Obviously, tomorrow never came because here I am. I am tired of lying to my wife and kids about the fact that I'm trying to quit. I may have been trying, but not very hard. I'm tired of breaking promises to them and listening to my children beg me to quit. I'm tired of them telling me they don't want my face to fall off. I want to be around for them. If I'm being honest, I'm probably most tired of the constant, daily struggle that takes place within my own head. Making false promises and lying to myself. Trying to convince myself that it will be easy to quit when I decide the time is right. Well, I dumped half a can into the garbage about two hours ago. I've tried it by myself, and as you folks know, it doesn't work. I want to be done with it starting now. Thanks for your time, and this site.
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Hello. I found this site earlier today while I was working. I am 42 years old and have been chewing tobacco in some form for about 22 years. I'm also a husband and a father of two boys. For most of my tobacco chewing career, I was going through at least a can a day. Probably more in some cases. I stopped using for a month about fifteen years ago. Other than that, I have lied to myself and planned on quitting when the time was right. I'll quit next week, or after hunting season, or after this can is empty, or tomorrow. I can't tell you how many times I've quit tomorrow. Obviously, tomorrow never came because here I am. I am tired of lying to my wife and kids about the fact that I'm trying to quit. I may have been trying, but not very hard. I'm tired of breaking promises to them and listening to my children beg me to quit. I'm tired of them telling me they don't want my face to fall off. I want to be around for them. If I'm being honest, I'm probably most tired of the constant, daily struggle that takes place within my own head. Making false promises and lying to myself. Trying to convince myself that it will be easy to quit when I decide the time is right. Well, I dumped half a can into the garbage about two hours ago. I've tried it by myself, and as you folks know, it doesn't work. I want to be done with it starting now. Thanks for your time, and this site.
Welcome slinger,
Hook up with a quit group. You'll be in with June. Post roll everyday and quit One Day At A Time. It will not come easy and will take some work. Connect with people and exchange email or numbers. Whatever it takes to quit you'll need to do. If that means calling someone or talking to three members when you get to the caving point, then do it. Make sure it happens today. Don't worry about the future. Take it each day of your quit. PM me with anything, everyone is here to help each other and hold each other accountable. You have reached out now at the site, so keep reaching out through your quit.
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Hello. I found this site earlier today while I was working. I am 42 years old and have been chewing tobacco in some form for about 22 years. I'm also a husband and a father of two boys. For most of my tobacco chewing career, I was going through at least a can a day. Probably more in some cases. I stopped using for a month about fifteen years ago. Other than that, I have lied to myself and planned on quitting when the time was right. I'll quit next week, or after hunting season, or after this can is empty, or tomorrow. I can't tell you how many times I've quit tomorrow. Obviously, tomorrow never came because here I am. I am tired of lying to my wife and kids about the fact that I'm trying to quit. I may have been trying, but not very hard. I'm tired of breaking promises to them and listening to my children beg me to quit. I'm tired of them telling me they don't want my face to fall off. I want to be around for them. If I'm being honest, I'm probably most tired of the constant, daily struggle that takes place within my own head. Making false promises and lying to myself. Trying to convince myself that it will be easy to quit when I decide the time is right. Well, I dumped half a can into the garbage about two hours ago. I've tried it by myself, and as you folks know, it doesn't work. I want to be done with it starting now. Thanks for your time, and this site.
Welcome slinger,
Hook up with a quit group. You'll be in with June. Post roll everyday and quit One Day At A Time. It will not come easy and will take some work. Connect with people and exchange email or numbers. Whatever it takes to quit you'll need to do. If that means calling someone or talking to three members when you get to the caving point, then do it. Make sure it happens today. Don't worry about the future. Take it each day of your quit. PM me with anything, everyone is here to help each other and hold each other accountable. You have reached out now at the site, so keep reaching out through your quit.
Go to the WELCOME CENTER, upper right, learn how to post roll. Read all of the welcome center, it explains how we do this. You're at the best place for quitters. Welcome to the crazy house!
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Hello. I found this site earlier today while I was working. I am 42 years old and have been chewing tobacco in some form for about 22 years. I'm also a husband and a father of two boys. For most of my tobacco chewing career, I was going through at least a can a day. Probably more in some cases. I stopped using for a month about fifteen years ago. Other than that, I have lied to myself and planned on quitting when the time was right. I'll quit next week, or after hunting season, or after this can is empty, or tomorrow. I can't tell you how many times I've quit tomorrow. Obviously, tomorrow never came because here I am. I am tired of lying to my wife and kids about the fact that I'm trying to quit. I may have been trying, but not very hard. I'm tired of breaking promises to them and listening to my children beg me to quit. I'm tired of them telling me they don't want my face to fall off. I want to be around for them. If I'm being honest, I'm probably most tired of the constant, daily struggle that takes place within my own head. Making false promises and lying to myself. Trying to convince myself that it will be easy to quit when I decide the time is right. Well, I dumped half a can into the garbage about two hours ago. I've tried it by myself, and as you folks know, it doesn't work. I want to be done with it starting now. Thanks for your time, and this site.
Welcome slinger,
Hook up with a quit group. You'll be in with June. Post roll everyday and quit One Day At A Time. It will not come easy and will take some work. Connect with people and exchange email or numbers. Whatever it takes to quit you'll need to do. If that means calling someone or talking to three members when you get to the caving point, then do it. Make sure it happens today. Don't worry about the future. Take it each day of your quit. PM me with anything, everyone is here to help each other and hold each other accountable. You have reached out now at the site, so keep reaching out through your quit.
Go to the WELCOME CENTER, upper right, learn how to post roll. Read all of the welcome center, it explains how we do this. You're at the best place for quitters. Welcome to the crazy house!
Slinger I'm a recovering addict and liar. To be honest I'm not sure which has been the most rewarding. I've been married for 34 years and lied to my wife until about 2 years ago. The last time she caught me is when I quit lying and then I found KTC a few months later and began my addiction recovery. We've all had too many tomorrow's but now I only think about today, One day at a time (ODAAT) works, join us by posting roll in June 2014.
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Hello. I found this site earlier today while I was working. I am 42 years old and have been chewing tobacco in some form for about 22 years. I'm also a husband and a father of two boys. For most of my tobacco chewing career, I was going through at least a can a day. Probably more in some cases. I stopped using for a month about fifteen years ago. Other than that, I have lied to myself and planned on quitting when the time was right. I'll quit next week, or after hunting season, or after this can is empty, or tomorrow. I can't tell you how many times I've quit tomorrow. Obviously, tomorrow never came because here I am. I am tired of lying to my wife and kids about the fact that I'm trying to quit. I may have been trying, but not very hard. I'm tired of breaking promises to them and listening to my children beg me to quit. I'm tired of them telling me they don't want my face to fall off. I want to be around for them. If I'm being honest, I'm probably most tired of the constant, daily struggle that takes place within my own head. Making false promises and lying to myself. Trying to convince myself that it will be easy to quit when I decide the time is right. Well, I dumped half a can into the garbage about two hours ago. I've tried it by myself, and as you folks know, it doesn't work. I want to be done with it starting now. Thanks for your time, and this site.
Welcome slinger,
Hook up with a quit group. You'll be in with June. Post roll everyday and quit One Day At A Time. It will not come easy and will take some work. Connect with people and exchange email or numbers. Whatever it takes to quit you'll need to do. If that means calling someone or talking to three members when you get to the caving point, then do it. Make sure it happens today. Don't worry about the future. Take it each day of your quit. PM me with anything, everyone is here to help each other and hold each other accountable. You have reached out now at the site, so keep reaching out through your quit.
Go to the WELCOME CENTER, upper right, learn how to post roll. Read all of the welcome center, it explains how we do this. You're at the best place for quitters. Welcome to the crazy house!
Slinger I'm a recovering addict and liar. To be honest I'm not sure which has been the most rewarding. I've been married for 34 years and lied to my wife until about 2 years ago. The last time she caught me is when I quit lying and then I found KTC a few months later and began my addiction recovery. We've all had too many tomorrow's but now I only think about today, One day at a time (ODAAT) works, join us by posting roll in June 2014.
Finally! A man who quits today and doesn't wait for tomorrow! Smart quitter here. We all have had the regret of quitting " tomorrow " and not doing a damn thing. Today is what counts. So we quit today. It will be tough but the freedom you get is worth it. Check out as much as you can here. There is a lot of good stuff. Post up in your thread if you need help. Welcome to KTC.
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Hey Slinger,
This is my first day as a member too, even though I bet I have visited sites like this a dozen times over the last ten years when I was also "promising" myself to quit. It sounds like we have a lot in common. Both about the same age, both have kids, both like to hunt, and both need to kick a really bad vice out of our lives for good. Join our June quit group and we will do it together. Won't be easy, but I think we are going to have plenty of support here to keep us on track. I'll look for you at roll call.
MelonMafia
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Hey Slinger,
This is my first day as a member too, even though I bet I have visited sites like this a dozen times over the last ten years when I was also "promising" myself to quit. It sounds like we have a lot in common. Both about the same age, both have kids, both like to hunt, and both need to kick a really bad vice out of our lives for good. Join our June quit group and we will do it together. Won't be easy, but I think we are going to have plenty of support here to keep us on track. I'll look for you at roll call.
MelonMafia
Get a room you addicts. :D 'na na' 'crackup'
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Welcome to the nut house. Stay strong and be quit. Think of only today. Day 5 for me and I am feeling more free than ever. Take the advice of others, don't try, just quit. there is no luck involved. Mogul inspired me when be called me weak because I said wish me luck. 100% quitters attitude is whats needed. Post Roll daily. It is your commitment to quitting. PM me if you need to talk
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Hello. I found this site earlier today while I was working. I am 42 years old and have been chewing tobacco in some form for about 22 years. I'm also a husband and a father of two boys. For most of my tobacco chewing career, I was going through at least a can a day. Probably more in some cases. I stopped using for a month about fifteen years ago. Other than that, I have lied to myself and planned on quitting when the time was right. I'll quit next week, or after hunting season, or after this can is empty, or tomorrow. I can't tell you how many times I've quit tomorrow. Obviously, tomorrow never came because here I am. I am tired of lying to my wife and kids about the fact that I'm trying to quit. I may have been trying, but not very hard. I'm tired of breaking promises to them and listening to my children beg me to quit. I'm tired of them telling me they don't want my face to fall off. I want to be around for them. If I'm being honest, I'm probably most tired of the constant, daily struggle that takes place within my own head. Making false promises and lying to myself. Trying to convince myself that it will be easy to quit when I decide the time is right. Well, I dumped half a can into the garbage about two hours ago. I've tried it by myself, and as you folks know, it doesn't work. I want to be done with it starting now. Thanks for your time, and this site.
Welcome aboard, Slinger. Great to see you've taken the first step in demonstrating that you're committed to your quit by posting a thoughtful intro. The next step puts action to words: join and post roll to your new quit group (June 2014). Here's how: index.php?showtopic=50 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=50)
All we ask is that you give us your word, one day at a time (ODAAT), that you won't use nicotine in any form. In return, we'll keep you accountable, provide as much support as needed, and guarantee that you'll never be quitting alone on any given day.
Look forward to seeing you post roll in the June quit group, and PM me if you need a number for support, etc.
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Just posted day 10, so I thought this would be a good time to update. I know it's only 10 days so far, but it feels huge. Before I came to KTC, I had myself convinced I couldn't quit. Now I know I'm going to quit...every day. The thing that really struck me over the past 10 days is how you really don't realize what a slave you are to the nic while you are doing it. I thought chewing was just something I did..like a hobby. Now I'm beginning to see that chewing wasn't just something I did, it was who I was. Every waking moment of my day revolved around it. Plotting and scheming, and making up excuses to go to the store so I could buy a can. Finishing one chew only to start planning the next one. Anyway, I don't need to tell you guys what this feels like. Most of you know exactly what I'm talking about. I guess I just wanted to share what I've learned in my first 10 days as a quitter. Thanks again for the support and the inspiration.
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I update my Intro daily so I have a journal of my daily walk with being quit. It gives me something to look back on and realize that I never, ever want to go through these first few weeks ever again. Congrats on making it to the double digits. Freedom from nic is like total freedom. It is AWESOME!!!
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Just posted day 10, so I thought this would be a good time to update. I know it's only 10 days so far, but it feels huge. Before I came to KTC, I had myself convinced I couldn't quit. Now I know I'm going to quit...every day. The thing that really struck me over the past 10 days is how you really don't realize what a slave you are to the nic while you are doing it. I thought chewing was just something I did..like a hobby. Now I'm beginning to see that chewing wasn't just something I did, it was who I was. Every waking moment of my day revolved around it. Plotting and scheming, and making up excuses to go to the store so I could buy a can. Finishing one chew only to start planning the next one. Anyway, I don't need to tell you guys what this feels like. Most of you know exactly what I'm talking about. I guess I just wanted to share what I've learned in my first 10 days as a quitter. Thanks again for the support and the inspiration.
Nice work. 10 days is no joke. You are on the path to freedom. Stay focused on ODAAT.
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Just posted day 10, so I thought this would be a good time to update. I know it's only 10 days so far, but it feels huge. Before I came to KTC, I had myself convinced I couldn't quit. Now I know I'm going to quit...every day. The thing that really struck me over the past 10 days is how you really don't realize what a slave you are to the nic while you are doing it. I thought chewing was just something I did..like a hobby. Now I'm beginning to see that chewing wasn't just something I did, it was who I was. Every waking moment of my day revolved around it. Plotting and scheming, and making up excuses to go to the store so I could buy a can. Finishing one chew only to start planning the next one. Anyway, I don't need to tell you guys what this feels like. Most of you know exactly what I'm talking about. I guess I just wanted to share what I've learned in my first 10 days as a quitter. Thanks again for the support and the inspiration.
Nice work. 10 days is no joke. You are on the path to freedom. Stay focused on ODAAT.
I'm at 12 days. Stay focused. Quitting with you One Day At A Time.
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10 days is awesome bro! Keep going at it one day at a time. We're all here and in this together. If you need anything man, feel free to get a hold of me.
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Just posted day 10, so I thought this would be a good time to update. I know it's only 10 days so far, but it feels huge. Before I came to KTC, I had myself convinced I couldn't quit. Now I know I'm going to quit...every day. The thing that really struck me over the past 10 days is how you really don't realize what a slave you are to the nic while you are doing it. I thought chewing was just something I did..like a hobby. Now I'm beginning to see that chewing wasn't just something I did, it was who I was. Every waking moment of my day revolved around it. Plotting and scheming, and making up excuses to go to the store so I could buy a can. Finishing one chew only to start planning the next one. Anyway, I don't need to tell you guys what this feels like. Most of you know exactly what I'm talking about. I guess I just wanted to share what I've learned in my first 10 days as a quitter. Thanks again for the support and the inspiration.
Don't bother with the "I don't need to tell you guys what this feels like. Most of you know exactly what I'm talking about."
You're absolutely right, we do. But...it still helps to get it out there. You get to vent a little, and other new guys get to see that someone else is going through the exact same thing.
Nice quit dude. Let's get this. I'm quitting with you today.
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Just posted day 10, so I thought this would be a good time to update. I know it's only 10 days so far, but it feels huge. Before I came to KTC, I had myself convinced I couldn't quit. Now I know I'm going to quit...every day. The thing that really struck me over the past 10 days is how you really don't realize what a slave you are to the nic while you are doing it. I thought chewing was just something I did..like a hobby. Now I'm beginning to see that chewing wasn't just something I did, it was who I was. Every waking moment of my day revolved around it. Plotting and scheming, and making up excuses to go to the store so I could buy a can. Finishing one chew only to start planning the next one. Anyway, I don't need to tell you guys what this feels like. Most of you know exactly what I'm talking about. I guess I just wanted to share what I've learned in my first 10 days as a quitter. Thanks again for the support and the inspiration.
Don't bother with the "I don't need to tell you guys what this feels like. Most of you know exactly what I'm talking about."
You're absolutely right, we do. But...it still helps to get it out there. You get to vent a little, and other new guys get to see that someone else is going through the exact same thing.
Nice quit dude. Let's get this. I'm quitting with you today.
You summed it up nicely slinger. This is what addicts do. Plan, plan, plan for the next fix. Bring the quit...bring the freedom.
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Just posted day 10, so I thought this would be a good time to update. I know it's only 10 days so far, but it feels huge. Before I came to KTC, I had myself convinced I couldn't quit. Now I know I'm going to quit...every day. The thing that really struck me over the past 10 days is how you really don't realize what a slave you are to the nic while you are doing it. I thought chewing was just something I did..like a hobby. Now I'm beginning to see that chewing wasn't just something I did, it was who I was. Every waking moment of my day revolved around it. Plotting and scheming, and making up excuses to go to the store so I could buy a can. Finishing one chew only to start planning the next one. Anyway, I don't need to tell you guys what this feels like. Most of you know exactly what I'm talking about. I guess I just wanted to share what I've learned in my first 10 days as a quitter. Thanks again for the support and the inspiration.
Great post, Slinger -- always enlightening to look in the mirror (via other people's posts..."OPP"...ugh) a few times a day to remind ourselves why we post roll, spend time on the site, reach out to others, etc. You've got a great mindset and routine that are taking place of the old ones -- keep it up, bro. Stay strong, quit on.
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Keep it up brother. Nic might not want to admit it, but you're winning right now.
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Just posted day 10, so I thought this would be a good time to update. I know it's only 10 days so far, but it feels huge. Before I came to KTC, I had myself convinced I couldn't quit. Now I know I'm going to quit...every day. The thing that really struck me over the past 10 days is how you really don't realize what a slave you are to the nic while you are doing it. I thought chewing was just something I did..like a hobby. Now I'm beginning to see that chewing wasn't just something I did, it was who I was. Every waking moment of my day revolved around it. Plotting and scheming, and making up excuses to go to the store so I could buy a can. Finishing one chew only to start planning the next one. Anyway, I don't need to tell you guys what this feels like. Most of you know exactly what I'm talking about. I guess I just wanted to share what I've learned in my first 10 days as a quitter. Thanks again for the support and the inspiration.
Great post, Slinger -- always enlightening to look in the mirror (via other people's posts..."OPP"...ugh) a few times a day to remind ourselves why we post roll, spend time on the site, reach out to others, etc. You've got a great mindset and routine that are taking place of the old ones -- keep it up, bro. Stay strong, quit on.
Good quit Slinger. Keep kickin the nic bitch in the balls!
Quit with you!
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22 days into my quit and things have actually gone pretty smoothly, until last night. It hasn't been easy, but it's been manageable for the last couple of weeks. Anyway, last night I went to the grocery store to pick up a few things. I don't go to the store very often anymore, but I will if need be. I brought my stuff to the checkout counter and right behind the cashier is the giant wall of tobacco. I've been there a handful of times since I quit and it didn't really bother me. For some reason, last night I honed right in on my former brand. I just stared at it. Then I started having those fucked up thoughts. You know the ones I mean. "It would be so easy to just ask for a can right now". "Why the fuck am I quitting anyway?" My mind really started to play games with me. Before I knew it, I started breathing faster and I felt my face get hot. It was the closest I think I've ever come to having a full blown fucking panic attack. Finally, I just shook my head and reminded myself that I made a promise that morning to myself and my quit brothers. I paid for my shit and left the store.....without a can of cope.
This little episode reminded me how fragile our quit really is, and how important ktc is. If it wasn't for the time I've spent here and the connections I've made, there's no doubt I would have bought a can and stuffed my face full of that nasty shit. I said all that to say this. This system works. It got me through the worst crave I've had so far and I'm sure it will again. I'm honored to be quitting with all of you today. Thanks.
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22 days into my quit and things have actually gone pretty smoothly, until last night. It hasn't been easy, but it's been manageable for the last couple of weeks. Anyway, last night I went to the grocery store to pick up a few things. I don't go to the store very often anymore, but I will if need be. I brought my stuff to the checkout counter and right behind the cashier is the giant wall of tobacco. I've been there a handful of times since I quit and it didn't really bother me. For some reason, last night I honed right in on my former brand. I just stared at it. Then I started having those fucked up thoughts. You know the ones I mean. "It would be so easy to just ask for a can right now". "Why the fuck am I quitting anyway?" My mind really started to play games with me. Before I knew it, I started breathing faster and I felt my face get hot. It was the closest I think I've ever come to having a full blown fucking panic attack. Finally, I just shook my head and reminded myself that I made a promise that morning to myself and my quit brothers. I paid for my shit and left the store.....without a can of cope.
This little episode reminded me how fragile our quit really is, and how important ktc is. If it wasn't for the time I've spent here and the connections I've made, there's no doubt I would have bought a can and stuffed my face full of that nasty shit. I said all that to say this. This system works. It got me through the worst crave I've had so far and I'm sure it will again. I'm honored to be quitting with all of you today. Thanks.
Good post brother. It's okay to yell obscenities at the wall of death when you are in the store. The cashier might think you're nuts but you shouldn't get arrested.
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22 days into my quit and things have actually gone pretty smoothly, until last night. It hasn't been easy, but it's been manageable for the last couple of weeks. Anyway, last night I went to the grocery store to pick up a few things. I don't go to the store very often anymore, but I will if need be. I brought my stuff to the checkout counter and right behind the cashier is the giant wall of tobacco. I've been there a handful of times since I quit and it didn't really bother me. For some reason, last night I honed right in on my former brand. I just stared at it. Then I started having those fucked up thoughts. You know the ones I mean. "It would be so easy to just ask for a can right now". "Why the fuck am I quitting anyway?" My mind really started to play games with me. Before I knew it, I started breathing faster and I felt my face get hot. It was the closest I think I've ever come to having a full blown fucking panic attack. Finally, I just shook my head and reminded myself that I made a promise that morning to myself and my quit brothers. I paid for my shit and left the store.....without a can of cope.
This little episode reminded me how fragile our quit really is, and how important ktc is. If it wasn't for the time I've spent here and the connections I've made, there's no doubt I would have bought a can and stuffed my face full of that nasty shit. I said all that to say this. This system works. It got me through the worst crave I've had so far and I'm sure it will again. I'm honored to be quitting with all of you today. Thanks.
Good post brother. It's okay to yell obscenities at the wall of death when you are in the store. The cashier might think you're nuts but you shouldn't get arrested.
Hey NICE victory Slinger! One more crave trigger killed!
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22 days into my quit and things have actually gone pretty smoothly, until last night. It hasn't been easy, but it's been manageable for the last couple of weeks. Anyway, last night I went to the grocery store to pick up a few things. I don't go to the store very often anymore, but I will if need be. I brought my stuff to the checkout counter and right behind the cashier is the giant wall of tobacco. I've been there a handful of times since I quit and it didn't really bother me. For some reason, last night I honed right in on my former brand. I just stared at it. Then I started having those fucked up thoughts. You know the ones I mean. "It would be so easy to just ask for a can right now". "Why the fuck am I quitting anyway?" My mind really started to play games with me. Before I knew it, I started breathing faster and I felt my face get hot. It was the closest I think I've ever come to having a full blown fucking panic attack. Finally, I just shook my head and reminded myself that I made a promise that morning to myself and my quit brothers. I paid for my shit and left the store.....without a can of cope.
This little episode reminded me how fragile our quit really is, and how important ktc is. If it wasn't for the time I've spent here and the connections I've made, there's no doubt I would have bought a can and stuffed my face full of that nasty shit. I said all that to say this. This system works. It got me through the worst crave I've had so far and I'm sure it will again. I'm honored to be quitting with all of you today. Thanks.
Good post brother. It's okay to yell obscenities at the wall of death when you are in the store. The cashier might think you're nuts but you shouldn't get arrested.
Hey NICE victory Slinger! One more crave trigger killed!
Atta boy slinger! Nice victory. Congrats on 22 days! You are winning the war today.
That is how this works... All is well then out of nowhere it will hit you. A major crave. You handled it perfectly today... You relaxed, remained composed, remembered you commitment and you walked away. Textbook.
I'm quit with you all day long.
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22 days into my quit and things have actually gone pretty smoothly, until last night. It hasn't been easy, but it's been manageable for the last couple of weeks. Anyway, last night I went to the grocery store to pick up a few things. I don't go to the store very often anymore, but I will if need be. I brought my stuff to the checkout counter and right behind the cashier is the giant wall of tobacco. I've been there a handful of times since I quit and it didn't really bother me. For some reason, last night I honed right in on my former brand. I just stared at it. Then I started having those fucked up thoughts. You know the ones I mean. "It would be so easy to just ask for a can right now". "Why the fuck am I quitting anyway?" My mind really started to play games with me. Before I knew it, I started breathing faster and I felt my face get hot. It was the closest I think I've ever come to having a full blown fucking panic attack. Finally, I just shook my head and reminded myself that I made a promise that morning to myself and my quit brothers. I paid for my shit and left the store.....without a can of cope.
This little episode reminded me how fragile our quit really is, and how important ktc is. If it wasn't for the time I've spent here and the connections I've made, there's no doubt I would have bought a can and stuffed my face full of that nasty shit. I said all that to say this. This system works. It got me through the worst crave I've had so far and I'm sure it will again. I'm honored to be quitting with all of you today. Thanks.
Good post brother. It's okay to yell obscenities at the wall of death when you are in the store. The cashier might think you're nuts but you shouldn't get arrested.
Hey NICE victory Slinger! One more crave trigger killed!
Atta boy slinger! Nice victory. Congrats on 22 days! You are winning the war today.
That is how this works... All is well then out of nowhere it will hit you. A major crave. You handled it perfectly today... You relaxed, remained composed, remembered you commitment and you walked away. Textbook.
I'm quit with you all day long.
Proud to be quit with you. Way to tell the NB to piss off!
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22 days into my quit and things have actually gone pretty smoothly, until last night. It hasn't been easy, but it's been manageable for the last couple of weeks. Anyway, last night I went to the grocery store to pick up a few things. I don't go to the store very often anymore, but I will if need be. I brought my stuff to the checkout counter and right behind the cashier is the giant wall of tobacco. I've been there a handful of times since I quit and it didn't really bother me. For some reason, last night I honed right in on my former brand. I just stared at it. Then I started having those fucked up thoughts. You know the ones I mean. "It would be so easy to just ask for a can right now". "Why the fuck am I quitting anyway?" My mind really started to play games with me. Before I knew it, I started breathing faster and I felt my face get hot. It was the closest I think I've ever come to having a full blown fucking panic attack. Finally, I just shook my head and reminded myself that I made a promise that morning to myself and my quit brothers. I paid for my shit and left the store.....without a can of cope.
This little episode reminded me how fragile our quit really is, and how important ktc is. If it wasn't for the time I've spent here and the connections I've made, there's no doubt I would have bought a can and stuffed my face full of that nasty shit. I said all that to say this. This system works. It got me through the worst crave I've had so far and I'm sure it will again. I'm honored to be quitting with all of you today. Thanks.
Good post brother. It's okay to yell obscenities at the wall of death when you are in the store. The cashier might think you're nuts but you shouldn't get arrested.
Hey NICE victory Slinger! One more crave trigger killed!
Atta boy slinger! Nice victory. Congrats on 22 days! You are winning the war today.
That is how this works... All is well then out of nowhere it will hit you. A major crave. You handled it perfectly today... You relaxed, remained composed, remembered you commitment and you walked away. Textbook.
I'm quit with you all day long.
Proud to be quit with you. Way to tell the NB to piss off!
Great resolve and big victory, Slinger -- well done. Even better, you've now got (at least) one under your belt, and have the confident knowledge that you've successfully fought back a potential cave. That's a significant part of your arsenal as you're creating a new normal for yourself. Don't overlook it, but don't rest on those laurels alone. Keep it up, proud to quit alongside you.
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Slinger - you are the man. You help me every single morning with our check in text. Proud to be quit with you my brother!
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So almost a month in, and things are going pretty smooth so far. Obviously some days suck bad, but there has only been a handful of those. There have also been some easy days...almost too easy. Those are the days that scare the shit out of me. I realized the other day how easy it is let your guard down on the easy days. I had a day where I actually didn't spend every waking moment thinking about snuff...or rather the fact that I quit chewing. I was in town and needed to stop for gas. I thought "well, I'll stop and get some gas and a can of snuff and head home". Then I thought, "what the fuck are you thinking. You don't do that shit anymore." I laughed to myself, got some gas and went home. I guess at this point in my quit I like the hard day's better. It's easier to battle your enemy when they are standing right in front of you. On the easy days, that bitch can sneak right up on you. In any event, I'm quit like fuck today. Thanks to my morning texting brothers. Those texts have become an important weapon in my arsenal. It's an honor to be quitting with you guys today. That's enough rambling for now. Later
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I've read a lot on this site about dip dreams. I had a couple of them in the first few weeks of my quit, and really nothing since then. Last night I had one that was so real I'm still not sure it was a dream. I dreamed I was just sitting at my desk at work with a big fat chew in like I had done a thousand times. The dream itself wasn't out of the ordinary. It was how real it felt that really freaked me out. I woke up gasping for air and almost in tears because I had broken my promise. The really fucked up part of it is that I was more worried about how I was going to explain it to you guys than how I was going to explain it to my family. Anyway, I shook it off, posted day 69, and my quit is stronger than ever. There's no better feeling than when you finally realize it was just a dream. That's some scary shit. Have a great Mother's Day and quit on.
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I've read a lot on this site about dip dreams. I had a couple of them in the first few weeks of my quit, and really nothing since then. Last night I had one that was so real I'm still not sure it was a dream. I dreamed I was just sitting at my desk at work with a big fat chew in like I had done a thousand times. The dream itself wasn't out of the ordinary. It was how real it felt that really freaked me out. I woke up gasping for air and almost in tears because I had broken my promise. The really fucked up part of it is that I was more worried about how I was going to explain it to you guys than how I was going to explain it to my family. Anyway, I shook it off, posted day 69, and my quit is stronger than ever. There's no better feeling than when you finally realize it was just a dream. That's some scary shit. Have a great Mother's Day and quit on.
You keep posting up victories Slinger- nice work! Keep it up, and keep the insights coming- they make your quit more solid as well as help others along with your experiences!
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Day 75. Had a little bump in the road last night after weeks of things going relatively smoothly. Had a couple of pretty strong craves the last two days. Nothing that made me consider caving, but enough to realize how easy it is to become complacent with your quit. That, coupled with the warnings from some of the vets about the tendency for caves when you get to 70 or 80 days had me freaking out a bit, especially with the weekend coming up. I picked up my phone and started texting. This is where I'm gonna brag on my June Saloon brothers a little bit. These guys were answering my texts before I even set my phone down. Almost like they were just waiting for someone to reach out. After texting back and forth with a few of these guys, (special thanks to Sixer), I had my head screwed back on straight again and I was ready plow ahead. I just wanted to thank those of you who support my quit, and offer the same support to anyone else that needs it. There's a reason people are always telling you new guys to get numbers and build a web of accountability. The reason is because it works. Your fellow quitters know exactly what you are going through. No one can help you like someone who has traveled the road you are on. My wife jokes that I don't need her support anymore because I rely so much on my quit brothers. Don't get me wrong, my wife is very supportive and that is important to me, but she can only cheer me on. She can't relate to the things I deal with like other quitters can. I've probably rambled enough for now. Just trying to beef up my quit and plow through the pre-HOF funk. Thanks, Sling.
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Day 75. Had a little bump in the road last night after weeks of things going relatively smoothly. Had a couple of pretty strong craves the last two days. Nothing that made me consider caving, but enough to realize how easy it is to become complacent with your quit. That, coupled with the warnings from some of the vets about the tendency for caves when you get to 70 or 80 days had me freaking out a bit, especially with the weekend coming up. I picked up my phone and started texting. This is where I'm gonna brag on my June Saloon brothers a little bit. These guys were answering my texts before I even set my phone down. Almost like they were just waiting for someone to reach out. After texting back and forth with a few of these guys, (special thanks to Sixer), I had my head screwed back on straight again and I was ready plow ahead. I just wanted to thank those of you who support my quit, and offer the same support to anyone else that needs it. There's a reason people are always telling you new guys to get numbers and build a web of accountability. The reason is because it works. Your fellow quitters know exactly what you are going through. No one can help you like someone who has traveled the road you are on. My wife jokes that I don't need her support anymore because I rely so much on my quit brothers. Don't get me wrong, my wife is very supportive and that is important to me, but she can only cheer me on. She can't relate to the things I deal with like other quitters can. I've probably rambled enough for now. Just trying to beef up my quit and plow through the pre-HOF funk. Thanks, Sling.
Awesome post Slinger! That's the way you do it. KCT in action.
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Day 75. Had a little bump in the road last night after weeks of things going relatively smoothly. Had a couple of pretty strong craves the last two days. Nothing that made me consider caving, but enough to realize how easy it is to become complacent with your quit. That, coupled with the warnings from some of the vets about the tendency for caves when you get to 70 or 80 days had me freaking out a bit, especially with the weekend coming up. I picked up my phone and started texting. This is where I'm gonna brag on my June Saloon brothers a little bit. These guys were answering my texts before I even set my phone down. Almost like they were just waiting for someone to reach out. After texting back and forth with a few of these guys, (special thanks to Sixer), I had my head screwed back on straight again and I was ready plow ahead. I just wanted to thank those of you who support my quit, and offer the same support to anyone else that needs it. There's a reason people are always telling you new guys to get numbers and build a web of accountability. The reason is because it works. Your fellow quitters know exactly what you are going through. No one can help you like someone who has traveled the road you are on. My wife jokes that I don't need her support anymore because I rely so much on my quit brothers. Don't get me wrong, my wife is very supportive and that is important to me, but she can only cheer me on. She can't relate to the things I deal with like other quitters can. I've probably rambled enough for now. Just trying to beef up my quit and plow through the pre-HOF funk. Thanks, Sling.
Awesome post Slinger! That's the way you do it. KCT in action.
Yep. Way to do it! Any newer quitters take note on how to use the tools! Way to go Slinger!
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Day 75. Had a little bump in the road last night after weeks of things going relatively smoothly. Had a couple of pretty strong craves the last two days. Nothing that made me consider caving, but enough to realize how easy it is to become complacent with your quit. That, coupled with the warnings from some of the vets about the tendency for caves when you get to 70 or 80 days had me freaking out a bit, especially with the weekend coming up. I picked up my phone and started texting. This is where I'm gonna brag on my June Saloon brothers a little bit. These guys were answering my texts before I even set my phone down. Almost like they were just waiting for someone to reach out. After texting back and forth with a few of these guys, (special thanks to Sixer), I had my head screwed back on straight again and I was ready plow ahead. I just wanted to thank those of you who support my quit, and offer the same support to anyone else that needs it. There's a reason people are always telling you new guys to get numbers and build a web of accountability. The reason is because it works. Your fellow quitters know exactly what you are going through. No one can help you like someone who has traveled the road you are on. My wife jokes that I don't need her support anymore because I rely so much on my quit brothers. Don't get me wrong, my wife is very supportive and that is important to me, but she can only cheer me on. She can't relate to the things I deal with like other quitters can. I've probably rambled enough for now. Just trying to beef up my quit and plow through the pre-HOF funk. Thanks, Sling.
Awesome post Slinger! That's the way you do it. KCT in action.
Yep. Way to do it! Any newer quitters take note on how to use the tools! Way to go Slinger!
Nice job Slinger. Proud to be quit with you today!
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Day 75. Had a little bump in the road last night after weeks of things going relatively smoothly. Had a couple of pretty strong craves the last two days. Nothing that made me consider caving, but enough to realize how easy it is to become complacent with your quit. That, coupled with the warnings from some of the vets about the tendency for caves when you get to 70 or 80 days had me freaking out a bit, especially with the weekend coming up. I picked up my phone and started texting. This is where I'm gonna brag on my June Saloon brothers a little bit. These guys were answering my texts before I even set my phone down. Almost like they were just waiting for someone to reach out. After texting back and forth with a few of these guys, (special thanks to Sixer), I had my head screwed back on straight again and I was ready plow ahead. I just wanted to thank those of you who support my quit, and offer the same support to anyone else that needs it. There's a reason people are always telling you new guys to get numbers and build a web of accountability. The reason is because it works. Your fellow quitters know exactly what you are going through. No one can help you like someone who has traveled the road you are on. My wife jokes that I don't need her support anymore because I rely so much on my quit brothers. Don't get me wrong, my wife is very supportive and that is important to me, but she can only cheer me on. She can't relate to the things I deal with like other quitters can. I've probably rambled enough for now. Just trying to beef up my quit and plow through the pre-HOF funk. Thanks, Sling.
Awesome post Slinger! That's the way you do it. KCT in action.
Yep. Way to do it! Any newer quitters take note on how to use the tools! Way to go Slinger!
Nice job Slinger. Proud to be quit with you today!
Atta boy slinger! 75 days is outstanding. We all get craves and you will continue to get them... You handled yours like a quitter. Text book! Quit on!
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Hey slinger, just wanted to stop in and say I QLF with you all day EVERY fucking day!!! You have helped strengthen my quit and I hope these words make your quit that much stronger!!
Quit on dude!
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Hey slinger, just wanted to stop in and say I QLF with you all day EVERY fucking day!!! You have helped strengthen my quit and I hope these words make your quit that much stronger!!
Quit on dude!
Thanks alot Yem, you've been a bad ass since day one. Proud to be quit with you.
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Congrats on 100 Sling!
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Congrats on 100 Sling!
Huge congratulations! You are a great leader slinger! Welcome aboard!!!
Never again will you have to relive the last 100 days. And ever day going forward gets even better!!
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Congrats on 100 Sling!
Huge congratulations! You are a great leader slinger! Welcome aboard!!!
Never again will you have to relive the last 100 days. And ever day going forward gets even better!!
Bravo very impressive quit so far. Keep it up brother.
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Congrats on 100 Sling!
Huge congratulations! You are a great leader slinger! Welcome aboard!!!
Never again will you have to relive the last 100 days. And ever day going forward gets even better!!
Bravo very impressive quit so far. Keep it up brother.
Congrats, keep up the great quit.
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Congrats Slinger on the big 100. Glad to be quit witchya.
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Congrats on 100 Sling!
Huge congratulations! You are a great leader slinger! Welcome aboard!!!
Never again will you have to relive the last 100 days. And ever day going forward gets even better!!
Bravo very impressive quit so far. Keep it up brother.
Congrats, keep up the great quit.
Congrats Slinger on 100 and thanks for supporting the newer quitters.
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Congrats on 100 Sling!
Huge congratulations! You are a great leader slinger! Welcome aboard!!!
Never again will you have to relive the last 100 days. And ever day going forward gets even better!!
Bravo very impressive quit so far. Keep it up brother.
Congrats, keep up the great quit.
Congrats Slinger on 100 and thanks for supporting the newer quitters.
Awesome job dude
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Congrats on 100 Sling!
Huge congratulations! You are a great leader slinger! Welcome aboard!!!
Never again will you have to relive the last 100 days. And ever day going forward gets even better!!
Bravo very impressive quit so far. Keep it up brother.
Congrats, keep up the great quit.
Congrats Slinger on 100 and thanks for supporting the newer quitters.
Awesome job dude
Congrats Slinger on reaching a great milestone in this daily journey of quit!
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Congrats on 100 Sling!
Huge congratulations! You are a great leader slinger! Welcome aboard!!!
Never again will you have to relive the last 100 days. And ever day going forward gets even better!!
Bravo very impressive quit so far. Keep it up brother.
Congrats, keep up the great quit.
Congrats Slinger on 100 and thanks for supporting the newer quitters.
Awesome job dude
Congrats Slinger on reaching a great milestone in this daily journey of quit!
Well done bro... keep 'em coming
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Congrats on 100 Sling!
Huge congratulations! You are a great leader slinger! Welcome aboard!!!
Never again will you have to relive the last 100 days. And ever day going forward gets even better!!
Bravo very impressive quit so far. Keep it up brother.
Congrats, keep up the great quit.
Congrats Slinger on 100 and thanks for supporting the newer quitters.
Awesome job dude
Congrats Slinger on reaching a great milestone in this daily journey of quit!
Well done bro... keep 'em coming
Atta boy Slinger! Way to be! Keep stacking up those days!
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Congrats on 100 Sling!
Huge congratulations! You are a great leader slinger! Welcome aboard!!!
Never again will you have to relive the last 100 days. And ever day going forward gets even better!!
Bravo very impressive quit so far. Keep it up brother.
Congrats, keep up the great quit.
Congrats Slinger on 100 and thanks for supporting the newer quitters.
Awesome job dude
Congrats Slinger on reaching a great milestone in this daily journey of quit!
Well done bro... keep 'em coming
Atta boy Slinger! Way to be! Keep stacking up those days!
Nicely done! Now do it again!
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Congrats on 100 Sling!
Huge congratulations! You are a great leader slinger! Welcome aboard!!!
Never again will you have to relive the last 100 days. And ever day going forward gets even better!!
Bravo very impressive quit so far. Keep it up brother.
Congrats, keep up the great quit.
Congrats Slinger on 100 and thanks for supporting the newer quitters.
Awesome job dude
Congrats Slinger on reaching a great milestone in this daily journey of quit!
Well done bro... keep 'em coming
Atta boy Slinger! Way to be! Keep stacking up those days!
Nicely done! Now do it again!
Nice hundo Slinger! Gratz and enjoy the day!
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Congrats on 100 Sling!
Huge congratulations! You are a great leader slinger! Welcome aboard!!!
Never again will you have to relive the last 100 days. And ever day going forward gets even better!!
Bravo very impressive quit so far. Keep it up brother.
Congrats, keep up the great quit.
Congrats Slinger on 100 and thanks for supporting the newer quitters.
Awesome job dude
Congrats Slinger on reaching a great milestone in this daily journey of quit!
Well done bro... keep 'em coming
Atta boy Slinger! Way to be! Keep stacking up those days!
Nicely done! Now do it again!
Nice hundo Slinger! Gratz and enjoy the day!
Congrats on 100 Sling!!!!!
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Congrats on 100 Sling!
Huge congratulations! You are a great leader slinger! Welcome aboard!!!
Never again will you have to relive the last 100 days. And ever day going forward gets even better!!
Bravo very impressive quit so far. Keep it up brother.
Congrats, keep up the great quit.
Congrats Slinger on 100 and thanks for supporting the newer quitters.
Awesome job dude
Congrats Slinger on reaching a great milestone in this daily journey of quit!
Well done bro... keep 'em coming
Atta boy Slinger! Way to be! Keep stacking up those days!
Nicely done! Now do it again!
Nice hundo Slinger! Gratz and enjoy the day!
Congrats on 100 Sling!!!!!
Enjoy your day Sling and get your ass back here tomorrow and do it again!!!!!!
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Thanks, everyone. The support and inspiration I've received from all of you means more than you'll ever know. See you tomorrow for day 101.
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Congrats on 100 Sling!
Huge congratulations! You are a great leader slinger! Welcome aboard!!!
Never again will you have to relive the last 100 days. And ever day going forward gets even better!!
Bravo very impressive quit so far. Keep it up brother.
Congrats, keep up the great quit.
Congrats Slinger on 100 and thanks for supporting the newer quitters.
Awesome job dude
Congrats Slinger on reaching a great milestone in this daily journey of quit!
Well done bro... keep 'em coming
Atta boy Slinger! Way to be! Keep stacking up those days!
Nicely done! Now do it again!
Nice hundo Slinger! Gratz and enjoy the day!
Congrats on 100 Sling!!!!!
Enjoy your day Sling and get your ass back here tomorrow and do it again!!!!!!
Congrats Slinger!!
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Congrats on 100 Sling!
Huge congratulations! You are a great leader slinger! Welcome aboard!!!
Never again will you have to relive the last 100 days. And ever day going forward gets even better!!
Bravo very impressive quit so far. Keep it up brother.
Congrats, keep up the great quit.
Congrats Slinger on 100 and thanks for supporting the newer quitters.
Awesome job dude
Congrats Slinger on reaching a great milestone in this daily journey of quit!
Well done bro... keep 'em coming
Atta boy Slinger! Way to be! Keep stacking up those days!
Nicely done! Now do it again!
Nice hundo Slinger! Gratz and enjoy the day!
Congrats on 100 Sling!!!!!
Enjoy your day Sling and get your ass back here tomorrow and do it again!!!!!!
Congrats Slinger!!
Stack em and pack em.
Congrats
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Congrats on 100 Sling!
Huge congratulations! You are a great leader slinger! Welcome aboard!!!
Never again will you have to relive the last 100 days. And ever day going forward gets even better!!
Bravo very impressive quit so far. Keep it up brother.
Congrats, keep up the great quit.
Congrats Slinger on 100 and thanks for supporting the newer quitters.
Awesome job dude
Congrats Slinger on reaching a great milestone in this daily journey of quit!
Well done bro... keep 'em coming
Atta boy Slinger! Way to be! Keep stacking up those days!
Nicely done! Now do it again!
Nice hundo Slinger! Gratz and enjoy the day!
Congrats on 100 Sling!!!!!
Enjoy your day Sling and get your ass back here tomorrow and do it again!!!!!!
Congrats Slinger!!
Stack em and pack em.
Congrats
love it slinger no fucking quit in your quit! keep up the good work!
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Congrats on 100 Sling!
Huge congratulations! You are a great leader slinger! Welcome aboard!!!
Never again will you have to relive the last 100 days. And ever day going forward gets even better!!
Bravo very impressive quit so far. Keep it up brother.
Congrats, keep up the great quit.
Congrats Slinger on 100 and thanks for supporting the newer quitters.
Awesome job dude
Congrats Slinger on reaching a great milestone in this daily journey of quit!
Well done bro... keep 'em coming
Atta boy Slinger! Way to be! Keep stacking up those days!
Nicely done! Now do it again!
Nice hundo Slinger! Gratz and enjoy the day!
Congrats on 100 Sling!!!!!
Enjoy your day Sling and get your ass back here tomorrow and do it again!!!!!!
Congrats Slinger!!
Stack em and pack em.
Congrats
love it slinger no fucking quit in your quit! keep up the good work!
Congrats Slingster -- helluva quit you've got under your belt, and have enjoyed seeing you become a leader in June. Keep it up, and look forward to seeing you around for at least another hundy...!
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It's been a while since I've updated this thread...mostly because there hasn't been much to report. Sure, there have been good days and bad days, but things have been going relatively smooth lately. I was mowing my lawn yesterday after chatting with some of my June brothers. I enjoy mowing the lawn because it's where I do some of my best thinking. As I was mowing yesterday, I started thinking about my quit. (Warning: this may get a little ghey toward the end) I was thinking that, just over five months ago, the notion of mowing the lawn without stuffing my face full of copenhagen would be ridiculous. I was thinking how huge it is to be able to do things like this without dipping. Only those of us that are fighting this battle every day can appreciate that. I couldn't even begin to expect most of my friends to understand what a big deal it is to do something as simple as mow the lawn without chewing. Only you guys get that. My family is very supportive of my quit, but they'll never truly understand. They aren't addicts. How could they understand? Remember when I said this might get a little ghey? Strap in, this is it. This all made me think about how important relationships are where our quits are concerned. There are seven other guys from the Poon Saloon that I communicate with on a daily basis....sometimes all fucking day long. These guys have become as important to me as anyone in my life. We're building lasting friendships that go well beyond the fact that we have quitting in common. The fact that we communicate so much only makes our quits stronger. My wife rolls her eyes and makes fun of me for looking at my phone and giggling like a school girl all day, but she also knows that these guys are helping to save my life. I guess what I'm trying to say is that if you're new to quitting, post roll and keep your word daily. That's how you start, but if you're not building relationships and accountability, you're not only hurting your chances of success, your also missing out on making some great friends. To the seven that I mentioned earlier...you all know who you are...I want you to know how much your friendship and support means to me..Thank you. Wow...that turned out even gheyer than I thought it would. I think I need a shower or something. Later.
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Congrats slinger. 6 days in and a part of the November quitters. Great story and great quit in you. Did the mowing for the first time two days ago and it was tough. I know with examples like you I will win this battle. Stay strong and look forward to seeing you get to your next 100
Flanny
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Slinger gets it. Ghey and all. I'll quit with you EDD.
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Getting ready to mow. Will try hard not to think of you in the shower. Quitting all day...
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Good job brother. You are kicking some serious ass.
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Couldn't have said it better myself. QLF with this bad ass mofo every day!!
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Just saw this post sling. That's some real talk right there and great advice for anyone who joins this community. I am thankful for your friendship and the fact that we are all on this journey together.
Yep went and made the gheyest post on this intro even gheyer! 'party'
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Just saw this post sling. That's some real talk right there and great advice for anyone who joins this community. I am thankful for your friendship and the fact that we are all on this journey together.
Yep went and made the gheyest post on this intro even gheyer! 'party'
Damned proud to have you in my group and as a friend. Quit with you every day, brother.
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It's been a while since I've updated this thread...mostly because there hasn't been much to report. Sure, there have been good days and bad days, but things have been going relatively smooth lately. I was mowing my lawn yesterday after chatting with some of my June brothers. I enjoy mowing the lawn because it's where I do some of my best thinking. As I was mowing yesterday, I started thinking about my quit. (Warning: this may get a little ghey toward the end) I was thinking that, just over five months ago, the notion of mowing the lawn without stuffing my face full of copenhagen would be ridiculous. I was thinking how huge it is to be able to do things like this without dipping. Only those of us that are fighting this battle every day can appreciate that. I couldn't even begin to expect most of my friends to understand what a big deal it is to do something as simple as mow the lawn without chewing. Only you guys get that. My family is very supportive of my quit, but they'll never truly understand. They aren't addicts. How could they understand? Remember when I said this might get a little ghey? Strap in, this is it. This all made me think about how important relationships are where our quits are concerned. There are seven other guys from the Poon Saloon that I communicate with on a daily basis....sometimes all fucking day long. These guys have become as important to me as anyone in my life. We're building lasting friendships that go well beyond the fact that we have quitting in common. The fact that we communicate so much only makes our quits stronger. My wife rolls her eyes and makes fun of me for looking at my phone and giggling like a school girl all day, but she also knows that these guys are helping to save my life. I guess what I'm trying to say is that if you're new to quitting, post roll and keep your word daily. That's how you start, but if you're not building relationships and accountability, you're not only hurting your chances of success, your also missing out on making some great friends. To the seven that I mentioned earlier...you all know who you are...I want you to know how much your friendship and support means to me..Thank you. Wow...that turned out even gheyer than I thought it would. I think I need a shower or something. Later.
Brotherhood.
QLF EDD with you.
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It's been a while since I've updated this thread...mostly because there hasn't been much to report. Sure, there have been good days and bad days, but things have been going relatively smooth lately. I was mowing my lawn yesterday after chatting with some of my June brothers. I enjoy mowing the lawn because it's where I do some of my best thinking. As I was mowing yesterday, I started thinking about my quit. (Warning: this may get a little ghey toward the end) I was thinking that, just over five months ago, the notion of mowing the lawn without stuffing my face full of copenhagen would be ridiculous. I was thinking how huge it is to be able to do things like this without dipping. Only those of us that are fighting this battle every day can appreciate that. I couldn't even begin to expect most of my friends to understand what a big deal it is to do something as simple as mow the lawn without chewing. Only you guys get that. My family is very supportive of my quit, but they'll never truly understand. They aren't addicts. How could they understand? Remember when I said this might get a little ghey? Strap in, this is it. This all made me think about how important relationships are where our quits are concerned. There are seven other guys from the Poon Saloon that I communicate with on a daily basis....sometimes all fucking day long. These guys have become as important to me as anyone in my life. We're building lasting friendships that go well beyond the fact that we have quitting in common. The fact that we communicate so much only makes our quits stronger. My wife rolls her eyes and makes fun of me for looking at my phone and giggling like a school girl all day, but she also knows that these guys are helping to save my life. I guess what I'm trying to say is that if you're new to quitting, post roll and keep your word daily. That's how you start, but if you're not building relationships and accountability, you're not only hurting your chances of success, your also missing out on making some great friends. To the seven that I mentioned earlier...you all know who you are...I want you to know how much your friendship and support means to me..Thank you. Wow...that turned out even gheyer than I thought it would. I think I need a shower or something. Later.
Brotherhood.
QLF EDD with you.
Brotherhood + accountability = success. It doesn't matter how you get there or how you foster it, but the equation doesn't work when either element is missing. We all get it Slinger and we all have our ghey text clubs...lol.
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Happy Birthday, Slingshit! 'boob' 'oh yeah' 'Have a beer' 'BanDog' 'wave' 'party' 'poledancer' 'do it' 'dance' 'dance' 'party2' 'shots' '40' 'Birthday' :pirate: 'rightpole'
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Happy Birthday, Slingshit! 'boob' 'oh yeah' 'Have a beer' 'BanDog' 'wave' 'party' 'poledancer' 'do it' 'dance' 'dance' 'party2' 'shots' '40' 'Birthday' :pirate: 'rightpole'
Thanks slug. I appreciate that.
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Happy Birthday, Slingshit! 'boob' 'oh yeah' 'Have a beer' 'BanDog' 'wave' 'party' 'poledancer' 'do it' 'dance' 'dance' 'party2' 'shots' '40' 'Birthday' :pirate: 'rightpole'
Thanks slug. I appreciate that.
First B-day free from the poison in a while eh? Enjoy it big time.