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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: TheSkinnyDipper on September 01, 2017, 10:41:00 AM
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Hey guys, so I'm 23 and have been dipping consistently for about 7 years now which absolutely blows my mind that I have allowed this to take almost a third of my life.
Thanks to all of you guys, I have decided to give quitting another shot. I've never been a member on here before but last time I attempted to quit I kept up with all of you and read a lot of the posts on the main page. I went 74 days last time I quit and my best friend passed away and that was all she wrote for me but we're back on the horse and ready to go!
As of now today is day 3 for me, felt great the last two days, woke up today and I am extremely sick, throat is super sore almost like strep and not able to move much. I don't remember being sick like this last time I quit, make sense to anyone? Or is it just coincidence I got sick at this time?
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First things first is to learn how to post roll call - it's our daily promise to not use nicotine. Also, get some phone numbers from your quit group. Having a timely text can save a quit!
What will you do differently when tragedy strikes again? Life doesn't stop when we quit. Both my wife and father have had cancer since I have been quit, I certainly didn't run back to the can - but I did reach out to my quit bothers and sisters. Support is here, you just have to use it.
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Welcome. I have no idea if you're sick, or if it's a reaction to quitting.
One thing you need to realize is - you've never quit before. People QUIT one time, everything else is a stoppage.
Also, we don't "give it a shot" here. We quit, and we quit hard. No room for excuses. No tolerance for caving. When you talk about giving it a shot, you are keeping a door open for nicotine to sneak back into your life.
If you jump in with both feet, drink the Kool-Aid, and listen to the vets, there is a 100% chance that you will stay quit for the rest of your life, one day at a time.
Find the December Quit Group. Post roll. Get to know the guys in your group. Collect digits. Mine are a PM away. Give your digits out.
Right now we are a group of internet strangers. Soon many of us will be your brothers - all with one thing in common - we are nicotine addicts. We know how addicts think and talk, and we help people quit, because we were all once exactly where you are.
BTW, I was an active user for longer than you've been alive (24 yrs.). Kudos for deciding to quit at such a young age.
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Thanks for the advice guys! I woke up really frustrated and needing something to keep me going. Found the December quit group and posted roll. Feeling motivated and ready to tackle today!
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Thanks for the advice guys! I woke up really frustrated and needing something to keep me going. Found the December quit group and posted roll. Feeling motivated and ready to tackle today!
Well done Skinny! Glad to have you on board.
Don't get discouraged by weird health symptoms over the next few days/ weeks/ months. Your body is going to throw some weird shit at you as your brain chemistry will be thrown out of whack. Sore throat, headaches, fog, jaw pain, anxiety, pretty much anything is fair game in terms of a new quit.
Just trust that it's part of the healing process and will equalize at some not so far off point. Just deal with it as it comes and know you won't ever have to experience it again.
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Hey Skinny
One of the guys above mentioned that life doesn't stop. We, as addicts have to learn how to let go of our crutch. During my quit, in the early stages I lost my job. My house. Got out in the hospital. Lived in shelters. With friends. Had no phone. Couldn't post roll. But I stayed quit. I got back on my feet a few years later and started posting roll again.
I found out last night that my nephew is missing. He's been missing for 36 hours now. Thanks to KTC I have the tools I need to manage this stress without that crutch and the poison I used before. It would be easy to run back to that can but you know what? I don't want it. It sounds completely crazy to think that once upon a time my coping mechanism would have been to shove my face full of toxic poison to "help" me deal.
Adding nicotine to a problem is just pouring gas on a fire.
I'm glad you're here. I hope you stay and stay quit.
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That is amazing man, definitely inspirational. I don't even know what life is like without dip, I have been dipping longer than I've had my license. I'm soooo looking forward to being FREE of this poison and I seriously appreciate you guys on here. I've tried to quit many times for the wrong reasons, ended up being angry, fighting with my wife, and going and giving up. Not this time. This is for me and for my health. I own a gym and am a personal trainer who puts poison in my mouth??
Not anymore!
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Nice job posting roll! Don't let the weird symptoms freak you out, It will take some time for your body to heal. Drink lots of water, exercise as much as you can, reach out to others in your group and exchange digits. Build accountability for yourself. Come in here and rage at us we can take it! Your wife didn't make you put that shit in your mouth. Read the stories here, there is a weightlifting section under sports discussions. Check your inbox(upper right corner) I sent you my digits. Use them anytime. I wish I would have quit when I was as young as you!
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I was told to update this frequently so I'd have something to look back on and remember my quit.
So here goes, this sucks ass. Today's day 5, I'm sick with some type of flu, I've eaten so many seeds in the last 24 hours my tongue is numb in places from either the salt, or just the force of constant seeds cracking on it and I haven't gotten more than a few hours of sleep the last few nights combined..
The thing I cling to is I'll never have to do it again if I stay quit. If I push through the fog. Ill never have to go through it again. After this experience I know one of two things will happen, I'll either never go back to dip or I'll never quit dipping, so I know I better never put another lip in again.
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I was told to update this frequently so I'd have something to look back on and remember my quit.
So here goes, this sucks ass. Today's day 5, I'm sick with some type of flu, I've eaten so many seeds in the last 24 hours my tongue is numb in places from either the salt, or just the force of constant seeds cracking on it and I haven't gotten more than a few hours of sleep the last few nights combined..
The thing I cling to is I'll never have to do it again if I stay quit. If I push through the fog. Ill never have to go through it again. After this experience I know one of two things will happen, I'll either never go back to dip or I'll never quit dipping, so I know I better never put another lip in again.
As far as having the option to go back to dip, after feeling this crappy is it really an option. When this sickness passes like all hard things in your life you will be stronger for it, use that strength to kick this addiction. It takes real stones to stay quit, so let's buckle down together and make sure that we make it through this quit.
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I was told to update this frequently so I'd have something to look back on and remember my quit.
So here goes, this sucks ass. Today's day 5, I'm sick with some type of flu, I've eaten so many seeds in the last 24 hours my tongue is numb in places from either the salt, or just the force of constant seeds cracking on it and I haven't gotten more than a few hours of sleep the last few nights combined..
The thing I cling to is I'll never have to do it again if I stay quit. If I push through the fog. Ill never have to go through it again. After this experience I know one of two things will happen, I'll either never go back to dip or I'll never quit dipping, so I know I better never put another lip in again.
As far as having the option to go back to dip, after feeling this crappy is it really an option. When this sickness passes like all hard things in your life you will be stronger for it, use that strength to kick this addiction. It takes real stones to stay quit, so let's buckle down together and make sure that we make it through this quit.
Thanks man, definitely not an option by any means. Just gotta get through the next few days. Positive note: I'm too sick to go buy any and my wife sure as hell won't get it for me lol
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I was told to update this frequently so I'd have something to look back on and remember my quit.
So here goes, this sucks ass. Today's day 5, I'm sick with some type of flu, I've eaten so many seeds in the last 24 hours my tongue is numb in places from either the salt, or just the force of constant seeds cracking on it and I haven't gotten more than a few hours of sleep the last few nights combined..
The thing I cling to is I'll never have to do it again if I stay quit. If I push through the fog. Ill never have to go through it again. After this experience I know one of two things will happen, I'll either never go back to dip or I'll never quit dipping, so I know I better never put another lip in again.
As far as having the option to go back to dip, after feeling this crappy is it really an option. When this sickness passes like all hard things in your life you will be stronger for it, use that strength to kick this addiction. It takes real stones to stay quit, so let's buckle down together and make sure that we make it through this quit.
Thanks man, definitely not an option by any means. Just gotta get through the next few days. Positive note: I'm too sick to go buy any and my wife sure as hell won't get it for me lol
It's called the Suck for a reason. Just buckle down and get through it. Soon you'll start to find moments where you forget about dipping and quitting. It will be fleeting, but over time, they'll get longer. At some point, you'll realize you're through the worst of it and it's only going to get better.
My advice is to try to find some humor in it, make some good quit buddies and don't ever miss Roll.
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Hey Skinny
One of the guys above mentioned that life doesn't stop. We, as addicts have to learn how to let go of our crutch. During my quit, in the early stages I lost my job. My house. Got out in the hospital. Lived in shelters. With friends. Had no phone. Couldn't post roll. But I stayed quit. I got back on my feet a few years later and started posting roll again.
I found out last night that my nephew is missing. He's been missing for 36 hours now. Thanks to KTC I have the tools I need to manage this stress without that crutch and the poison I used before. It would be easy to run back to that can but you know what? I don't want it. It sounds completely crazy to think that once upon a time my coping mechanism would have been to shove my face full of toxic poison to "help" me deal.
Adding nicotine to a problem is just pouring gas on a fire.
I'm glad you're here. I hope you stay and stay quit.
Skinny, nicotine never did a thing for you. Like bulldog said, one problem + nicotine = 2 problems. In other words, nicotine isn't bringing your buddy back. It won't get you your girlfriend back when she dumps you, it won't let your favorite team have a do over when they lose.
Those are all farces being shoved down your throat by the nic bitch trying to take you back into the fold. Start to develop a hatred for what nicotine did to you. Shut the door on nicotine. Not forever, just for today, but it never did a positive thing for you despite what your addict brain is trying to tell you.
Congrats on a great decision and hope you feel better soon. Kick nic's ass today.
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Embrace the suck...we all went through it and yes it sucks
Withdrawels never killed anybody so push through it however you need to, it will all be better before you know it
don't be a pussy and cave. Be a man and keep your word
Stay busy, get a new hobby, drink plenty of water
quitting is 95% mental and 5% everything else
At the end of the day its simple, how bad do YOU want it??
Keep us posted
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Embrace the suck...we all went through it and yes it sucks
Withdrawels never killed anybody so push through it however you need to, it will all be better before you know it
don't be a pussy and cave. Be a man and keep your word
Stay busy, get a new hobby, drink plenty of water
quitting is 5% mental and 5% everything else
At the end of the day its simple, how bad do YOU want it??
Keep us posted
Thanks boys, I'm in it for the long haul! No caving here!
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End of day 7, normal life began today, not sick anymore minus the cough. Starting to see the light, cravings here and there but not too bad. Usually fairly easy to knock down by seeds or mints.
Got more than an hour of sleep last night for the first time after taking a half a bottle of NyQuil and today was actually a really nice day with only a couple real decent cravings.
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End of day 7, normal life began today, not sick anymore minus the cough. Starting to see the light, cravings here and there but not too bad. Usually fairly easy to knock down by seeds or mints.
Got more than an hour of sleep last night for the first time after taking a half a bottle of NyQuil and today was actually a really nice day with only a couple real decent cravings.
Cravings come and go, but eventually get fewer and further between. The thing is, you can't judge your success by how few craves you're having. They won't ever go all the way away because you're an addict. Your success will be determined by how you react to the craves. That's why KTC works and why the Accountability + Brotherhood = Success motto is so important. Early on you will keep trying to wish the craves away, but by doing so you're playing defense or being reactive. If you buy into this place and drink the kool-aid, you start going on the offense and being proactive with your quit. The success rate of the latter group is much higher.
Glad to hear you're feeling better. 7 days is bad assery. Keep it up, it gets so much better.
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End of day 7, normal life began today, not sick anymore minus the cough. Starting to see the light, cravings here and there but not too bad. Usually fairly easy to knock down by seeds or mints.
Got more than an hour of sleep last night for the first time after taking a half a bottle of NyQuil and today was actually a really nice day with only a couple real decent cravings.
Cravings come and go, but eventually get fewer and further between. The thing is, you can't judge your success by how few craves you're having. They won't ever go all the way away because you're an addict. Your success will be determined by how you react to the craves. That's why KTC works and why the Accountability + Brotherhood = Success motto is so important. Early on you will keep trying to wish the craves away, but by doing so you're playing defense or being reactive. If you buy into this place and drink the kool-aid, you start going on the offense and being proactive with your quit. The success rate of the latter group is much higher.
Glad to hear you're feeling better. 7 days is bad assery. Keep it up, it gets so much better.
Thanks for the advice! Much appreciated as I'm still learning how to deal with them. Trying to learn and soak in as much of the advice as I can and soak as much of that kool-aid as I can! Lol
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I'm glad to see you updating your intro so frequently. A few months down the road it's awesome to read back on it and see how far you've come. I didn't remember shit the first few months of my quit; if it wasn't for my intro I would have no idea what the hell happened.
Keep it up, man!
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I'm glad to see you updating your intro so frequently. A few months down the road it's awesome to read back on it and see how far you've come. I didn't remember shit the first few months of my quit; if it wasn't for my intro I would have no idea what the hell happened.
Keep it up, man!
Thank you! I just know I've been here before without any support before I joined KTC and if I knew and could read exactly what I'd have to go through all over again I sure as hell won't put myself through it again! Just gotta stay active and take it ODAAT!
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End of day 7, normal life began today, not sick anymore minus the cough. Starting to see the light, cravings here and there but not too bad. Usually fairly easy to knock down by seeds or mints.
Got more than an hour of sleep last night for the first time after taking a half a bottle of NyQuil and today was actually a really nice day with only a couple real decent cravings.
Cravings come and go, but eventually get fewer and further between. The thing is, you can't judge your success by how few craves you're having. They won't ever go all the way away because you're an addict. Your success will be determined by how you react to the craves. That's why KTC works and why the Accountability + Brotherhood = Success motto is so important. Early on you will keep trying to wish the craves away, but by doing so you're playing defense or being reactive. If you buy into this place and drink the kool-aid, you start going on the offense and being proactive with your quit. The success rate of the latter group is much higher.
Glad to hear you're feeling better. 7 days is bad assery. Keep it up, it gets so much better.
Thanks for the advice! Much appreciated as I'm still learning how to deal with them. Trying to learn and soak in as much of the advice as I can and soak as much of that kool-aid as I can! Lol
There is so much good information and advice around this place. I spent most of my awake time the first few weeks reading everything I could on here. The more I read, the more committed I was to the process. You've got a good start Dakota, keep it going.
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Day 8... For whatever reason aside from maybe day 1, today has been the hardest day so far. I reach for my can in my pocket or in my desk every 10 minutes at least and when I realize it is not there I am overwhelmed with this frustration. I am pretty sure with the amount of seeds I am eating they are equally as much of a threat to my health as dip was. I made my promise today and posted roll and I WILL NOT CAVE. However, today sucks ass. That is all...
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Day 8... For whatever reason aside from maybe day 1, today has been the hardest day so far. I reach for my can in my pocket or in my desk every 10 minutes at least and when I realize it is not there I am overwhelmed with this frustration. I am pretty sure with the amount of seeds I am eating they are equally as much of a threat to my health as dip was. I made my promise today and posted roll and I WILL NOT CAVE. However, today sucks ass. That is all...
It gets better. The seeds don't last forever, but they're a good way to get through the next little bit while your mind is reprogramming itself. Some days suck, no doubt about it. It won't get a lick better by using nicotine, you can guarantee yourself that much. Tomorrow won't suck as bad and you'll be glad you didn't succumb to the temptation and damn proud of yourself for winning the battle. Keep it up, Skinny.
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Day 8... For whatever reason aside from maybe day 1, today has been the hardest day so far. I reach for my can in my pocket or in my desk every 10 minutes at least and when I realize it is not there I am overwhelmed with this frustration. I am pretty sure with the amount of seeds I am eating they are equally as much of a threat to my health as dip was. I made my promise today and posted roll and I WILL NOT CAVE. However, today sucks ass. That is all...
It gets better. The seeds don't last forever, but they're a good way to get through the next little bit while your mind is reprogramming itself. Some days suck, no doubt about it. It won't get a lick better by using nicotine, you can guarantee yourself that much. Tomorrow won't suck as bad and you'll be glad you didn't succumb to the temptation and damn proud of yourself for winning the battle. Keep it up, Skinny.
I didn't cave yesterday and you're damn right I'm proud. 7 years of caving daily when I knew I shouldn't put this crap in my body. Every time I push on during a crave I feel proud. 24 hours at a time. Today was a hell of a lot easier than yesterday and if tomorrow is rough one I know where to turn! KTC. 'archer'
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Day 10 almost over. Felt great today. Boarded up the house for the hurricane and even as a trainer and a daily lifter, I felt great with the amount of work I did. Also, rewarding myself with my first drink in a few weeks, figured I'd be alright as there's no dip left anywhere to buy lol
Seeds are flowin but cravings are minimal.
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Day 10 almost over. Felt great today. Boarded up the house for the hurricane and even as a trainer and a daily lifter, I felt great with the amount of work I did. Also, rewarding myself with my first drink in a few weeks, figured I'd be alright as there's no dip left anywhere to buy lol
Seeds are flowin but cravings are minimal.
Today was a big win. I'm honored to quit with you today.
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Day 10 almost over. Felt great today. Boarded up the house for the hurricane and even as a trainer and a daily lifter, I felt great with the amount of work I did. Also, rewarding myself with my first drink in a few weeks, figured I'd be alright as there's no dip left anywhere to buy lol
Seeds are flowin but cravings are minimal.
Today was a big win. I'm honored to quit with you today.
You're the man worktowin. I may as well go Hide my ass in a cave if I fail after today I'd hate myself lol
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Day 10 almost over. Felt great today. Boarded up the house for the hurricane and even as a trainer and a daily lifter, I felt great with the amount of work I did. Also, rewarding myself with my first drink in a few weeks, figured I'd be alright as there's no dip left anywhere to buy lol
Seeds are flowin but cravings are minimal.
Today was a big win. I'm honored to quit with you today.
You're the man worktowin. I may as well go Hide my ass in a cave if I fail after today I'd hate myself lol
No chance of failure today, you've posted roll.
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Day 10 almost over. Felt great today. Boarded up the house for the hurricane and even as a trainer and a daily lifter, I felt great with the amount of work I did. Also, rewarding myself with my first drink in a few weeks, figured I'd be alright as there's no dip left anywhere to buy lol
Seeds are flowin but cravings are minimal.
Today was a big win. I'm honored to quit with you today.
You're the man worktowin. I may as well go Hide my ass in a cave if I fail after today I'd hate myself lol
No chance of failure today, you've posted roll.
Yessir. Plus hurricanes got everyone emptying the shelves of all tobacco so there's none within 30 miles of me anyway even if i Was gonna fail lol
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Day 10 almost over. Felt great today. Boarded up the house for the hurricane and even as a trainer and a daily lifter, I felt great with the amount of work I did. Also, rewarding myself with my first drink in a few weeks, figured I'd be alright as there's no dip left anywhere to buy lol
Seeds are flowin but cravings are minimal.
Today was a big win. I'm honored to quit with you today.
You're the man worktowin. I may as well go Hide my ass in a cave if I fail after today I'd hate myself lol
No chance of failure today, you've posted roll.
Yessir. Plus hurricanes got everyone emptying the shelves of all tobacco so there's none within 30 miles of me anyway even if i Was gonna fail lol
You are the real deal. You understand what's at risk . Soon you'll reap the benefits. And you cant even imagine how great they are. Prayers with you and your family through the hurricane. Stay safe. You've got some bad ass quitters above me supporting you!
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It is Sep 11 and hoping that you and you and your family are fine after the hurricane.
Be proud you are still quit. You have shown you can work through any issue and stay quit.
I quit with you today.
Dundippin
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It is Sep 11 and hoping that you and you and your family are fine after the hurricane.
Be proud you are still quit. You have shown you can work through any issue and stay quit.
I quit with you today.
Dundippin
We are all safe, thank you for checking in. Kayaking down my street in 3 feet of water. Everywhere is flooded but everyone is safe and I'm still quit so we're doing Well!
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Nice 2 weeks today Skinny! You're doing this thing the right way and it's going to pay off for you. Keep killing it!
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Nice 2 weeks today Skinny! You're doing this thing the right way and it's going to pay off for you. Keep killing it!
Thank you man!
I feel it already throughout the day, spurts of hard times but mostly I feel good! Trying to get on as much as I can but with no power or anyrhing it's been bad.
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Day 16, oddly enough I get super bad cravings lately. Feel like I'm starting my quit all over again for some reason but they typically go away and come back every few hours so I'm living it up in between those hours.
Message to future self, never touch that crap again. This sucks ass.
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Day 16, oddly enough I get super bad cravings lately. Feel like I'm starting my quit all over again for some reason but they typically go away and come back every few hours so I'm living it up in between those hours.
Message to future self, never touch that crap again. This sucks ass.
Day 16 was the lowest point of my life, Dakota. It was the day that I found KTC. Things get so much better from where you are. I'm not going to gush on about what is ahead because you wouldn't believe me. But, one day at a time, you will achieve greatness.
BTW... you'll never have to relive the past 16 days of sheer hell ever again.
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Day 16, oddly enough I get super bad cravings lately. Feel like I'm starting my quit all over again for some reason but they typically go away and come back every few hours so I'm living it up in between those hours.
Message to future self, never touch that crap again. This sucks ass.
Day 16 was the lowest point of my life, Dakota. It was the day that I found KTC. Things get so much better from where you are. I'm not going to gush on about what is ahead because you wouldn't believe me. But, one day at a time, you will achieve greatness.
BTW... you'll never have to relive the past 16 days of sheer hell ever again.
Seriously. The last few days were worse than the 5-10 days. Maybe equal to 1-4. Thanks man I needed that to look forward to. At this point it's feeling like it won't ever get better.
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Day 16, oddly enough I get super bad cravings lately. Feel like I'm starting my quit all over again for some reason but they typically go away and come back every few hours so I'm living it up in between those hours.
Message to future self, never touch that crap again. This sucks ass.
Day 16 was the lowest point of my life, Dakota. It was the day that I found KTC. Things get so much better from where you are. I'm not going to gush on about what is ahead because you wouldn't believe me. But, one day at a time, you will achieve greatness.
BTW... you'll never have to relive the past 16 days of sheer hell ever again.
Seriously. The last few days were worse than the 5-10 days. Maybe equal to 1-4. Thanks man I needed that to look forward to. At this point it's feeling like it won't ever get better.
I remember being in your shoes and people telling me it gets better. I remember every time someone telling me it gets better I would think "when? when the F@#ck does this get better!" I remember being acutely aware that I was quitting nicotine 24/7 for about the first 60 days or so. Not craving all the time but consciously aware I was quitting! I believe you are a fighter and a winner. You are winning the fight! This is a marathon not a sprint, you have the tools and some BAQs in your corner. Just keep fighting and you win!
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Day 16, oddly enough I get super bad cravings lately. Feel like I'm starting my quit all over again for some reason but they typically go away and come back every few hours so I'm living it up in between those hours.
Message to future self, never touch that crap again. This sucks ass.
Day 16 was the lowest point of my life, Dakota. It was the day that I found KTC. Things get so much better from where you are. I'm not going to gush on about what is ahead because you wouldn't believe me. But, one day at a time, you will achieve greatness.
BTW... you'll never have to relive the past 16 days of sheer hell ever again.
Seriously. The last few days were worse than the 5-10 days. Maybe equal to 1-4. Thanks man I needed that to look forward to. At this point it's feeling like it won't ever get better.
I remember being in your shoes and people telling me it gets better. I remember every time someone telling me it gets better I would think "when? when the F@#ck does this get better!" I remember being acutely aware that I was quitting nicotine 24/7 for about the first 60 days or so. Not craving all the time but consciously aware I was quitting! I believe you are a fighter and a winner. You are winning the fight! This is a marathon not a sprint, you have the tools and some BAQs in your corner. Just keep fighting and you win!
Nothing really more to add that these two BAQs haven't already told you. The key is just keep going.
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Day 16, oddly enough I get super bad cravings lately. Feel like I'm starting my quit all over again for some reason but they typically go away and come back every few hours so I'm living it up in between those hours.
Message to future self, never touch that crap again. This sucks ass.
Day 16 was the lowest point of my life, Dakota. It was the day that I found KTC. Things get so much better from where you are. I'm not going to gush on about what is ahead because you wouldn't believe me. But, one day at a time, you will achieve greatness.
BTW... you'll never have to relive the past 16 days of sheer hell ever again.
Seriously. The last few days were worse than the 5-10 days. Maybe equal to 1-4. Thanks man I needed that to look forward to. At this point it's feeling like it won't ever get better.
I remember being in your shoes and people telling me it gets better. I remember every time someone telling me it gets better I would think "when? when the F@#ck does this get better!" I remember being acutely aware that I was quitting nicotine 24/7 for about the first 60 days or so. Not craving all the time but consciously aware I was quitting! I believe you are a fighter and a winner. You are winning the fight! This is a marathon not a sprint, you have the tools and some BAQs in your corner. Just keep fighting and you win!
Nothing really more to add that these two BAQs haven't already told you. The key is just keep going.
Thanks guys! Day 17 is feeling a bit better. Still not out of the suck yet but I'm climbing the stairs!
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My day 17 as well - cravings started shouting a bit louder the past few days then they had for a while. I have been drowning them out with some of the good alternatives here (Smokey Mountain and Oregon Pouches) that do a good job with the physical craving and drinking lots of seltzer - water with bubbles!
Hang in there - we will get our 100 days together!
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My day 17 as well - cravings started shouting a bit louder the past few days then they had for a while. I have been drowning them out with some of the good alternatives here (Smokey Mountain and Oregon Pouches) that do a good job with the physical craving and drinking lots of seltzer - water with bubbles!
Hang in there - we will get our 100 days together!
Yea man the last few days were rough but today was much better. Hunting starts in the AM so we will see how that goes. First season no dip so it'll be good!
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My day 17 as well - cravings started shouting a bit louder the past few days then they had for a while. I have been drowning them out with some of the good alternatives here (Smokey Mountain and Oregon Pouches) that do a good job with the physical craving and drinking lots of seltzer - water with bubbles!
Hang in there - we will get our 100 days together!
Yea man the last few days were rough but today was much better. Hunting starts in the AM so we will see how that goes. First season no dip so it'll be good!
Alligator hunting?
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My day 17 as well - cravings started shouting a bit louder the past few days then they had for a while. I have been drowning them out with some of the good alternatives here (Smokey Mountain and Oregon Pouches) that do a good job with the physical craving and drinking lots of seltzer - water with bubbles!
Hang in there - we will get our 100 days together!
Yea man the last few days were rough but today was much better. Hunting starts in the AM so we will see how that goes. First season no dip so it'll be good!
Alligator hunting?
That was last month. It's bow season for deer now!
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My day 17 as well - cravings started shouting a bit louder the past few days then they had for a while. I have been drowning them out with some of the good alternatives here (Smokey Mountain and Oregon Pouches) that do a good job with the physical craving and drinking lots of seltzer - water with bubbles!
Hang in there - we will get our 100 days together!
Yea man the last few days were rough but today was much better. Hunting starts in the AM so we will see how that goes. First season no dip so it'll be good!
Alligator hunting?
That was last month. It's bow season for deer now!
How was the hunting trip?
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My day 17 as well - cravings started shouting a bit louder the past few days then they had for a while. I have been drowning them out with some of the good alternatives here (Smokey Mountain and Oregon Pouches) that do a good job with the physical craving and drinking lots of seltzer - water with bubbles!
Hang in there - we will get our 100 days together!
Yea man the last few days were rough but today was much better. Hunting starts in the AM so we will see how that goes. First season no dip so it'll be good!
Alligator hunting?
That was last month. It's bow season for deer now!
How was the hunting trip?
I hunt right down the road from my house, it was good man. Got a nice size buck, had deer heart and eggs for breakfast.
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End of day 20, tomorrow is 3 weeks! Feelings great, no fog anymore, feeling clear and clean. Occasional craves but easily put down. Feel so free and light.
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End of day 20, tomorrow is 3 weeks! Feelings great, no fog anymore, feeling clear and clean. Occasional craves but easily put down. Feel so free and light.
3 weeks is bad ass my friend! A word of caution. Don't get too high on your highs this early on. Every day you keep your promise is an incredible milestone and you should be damn proud of yourself for having the guts to get this far. However, you will have funks coming up. My two worst times in my quit after the first three days were days 27-29 and 49-56. Others hit a funk right after HOF, others at 6 months, a year, etc. Point is, don't get discouraged when those funks come up. This is not a finish line type race. It's why we only quit ODAAT. Be proud of yourself, but don't expect every day from here on out to be roses and unicorns. The general trend will always be towards better and better, but there are blips in that trend at times.
You're doing a phenomenal job and this post is not meant to take away from that in the least. Just be prepared for some rough stretches still in your future. If you follow the plan and adhere to the principles, it won't be enough to get you, but best to still be aware it's coming.
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End of day 20, tomorrow is 3 weeks! Feelings great, no fog anymore, feeling clear and clean. Occasional craves but easily put down. Feel so free and light.
3 weeks is bad ass my friend! A word of caution. Don't get too high on your highs this early on. Every day you keep your promise is an incredible milestone and you should be damn proud of yourself for having the guts to get this far. However, you will have funks coming up. My two worst times in my quit after the first three days were days 27-29 and 49-56. Others hit a funk right after HOF, others at 6 months, a year, etc. Point is, don't get discouraged when those funks come up. This is not a finish line type race. It's why we only quit ODAAT. Be proud of yourself, but don't expect every day from here on out to be roses and unicorns. The general trend will always be towards better and better, but there are blips in that trend at times.
You're doing a phenomenal job and this post is not meant to take away from that in the least. Just be prepared for some rough stretches still in your future. If you follow the plan and adhere to the principles, it won't be enough to get you, but best to still be aware it's coming.
Thanks man. I got you, I've gone 74 days before years ago and so I'm expecting that. Just haven't felt this free in a while so I'm soaking it in lol
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Day 24! And I feel great. CanÂ’t believe IÂ’ve made it this far and canÂ’t believe itÂ’s almost been a month! No one needs nicotine to survive!!
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Day 24! And I feel great. CanÂ’t believe IÂ’ve made it this far and canÂ’t believe itÂ’s almost been a month! No one needs nicotine to survive!!
There will be bumps ahead, but the trajectory is generally up. Nice work, Dakota.
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Day 24! And I feel great. CanÂ’t believe IÂ’ve made it this far and canÂ’t believe itÂ’s almost been a month! No one needs nicotine to survive!!
There will be bumps ahead, but the trajectory is generally up. Nice work, Dakota.
IÂ’ve learned that bumps and cravings are just opportunities to have a stronger quit afterwards.
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Post to my group today I wanted to post here to remember this feeling:
30 days. A full 30 days...
You ever felt so stuck in your addiction you just felt like you were enslaved by it?? ThatÂ’s how I felt when I posted my day 1 on this site.
Honestly, when I was thinking about that this morning I actually shed a tear of joy. For so long I felt so stuck and trapped and now to be free of it is incredible.
Not trying to get all homo on you guys but thatÂ’s how much this quit means to me as well as all the support and brotherhood found here at KTC.
My life is changed for good and I know my wife will jump on my account at some point and express her appreciation to all of you as well. This place is amazing.
Thank all of you for helping me get this far. As the past has proven time and time again, it wouldnÂ’t have been possible without KTC.
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Post to my group today I wanted to post here to remember this feeling:
30 days. A full 30 days...
You ever felt so stuck in your addiction you just felt like you were enslaved by it?? ThatÂ’s how I felt when I posted my day 1 on this site.
Honestly, when I was thinking about that this morning I actually shed a tear of joy. For so long I felt so stuck and trapped and now to be free of it is incredible.
Not trying to get all homo on you guys but thatÂ’s how much this quit means to me as well as all the support and brotherhood found here at KTC.
My life is changed for good and I know my wife will jump on my account at some point and express her appreciation to all of you as well. This place is amazing.
Thank all of you for helping me get this far. As the past has proven time and time again, it wouldnÂ’t have been possible without KTC.
Hope some new quitters read this. This is what winning looks like.
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Man life is good without nicotine. How did I go so long with my life like that? Looking back, the thing I honestly regret most in my life is putting that poison in my lip.
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day 41 update, and a couple things IÂ’ve noticed about my quit: hopefully this helps some guys who quit a bit later than myself:
• day 24 was miserable and I’m not sure why, but it was one of the hardest days of my quit.
Point being, you will have random days that suck ass with no explanation.
• day 28 was the first day I ate a big meal and didn’t crave after. Big milestone for me.
•day 30 was the first day I could drink a cup of coffee and not think about dipping after.
•day 35 was the first day I went hunting where I didn’t crave dip periodically throughout.
•day 40 was the first time I went a whole day with not a single craving.
• today is day 41 and I woke up with a craving and even that was a big milestone because I realized this was the first craving I have had where I actually thought about dipping and realized physically even though mentally I wanted it, physically I really didn’t.
Keep your head straight and set on today while knowing tomorrow will be better. Today is only 24 hours and your cravings are only minutes long.
Buckle down and use KTC and the digits you have.
•day 41 and today I know quitting dip has already been One of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
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Thanks Skinny....all of the info you shared here is very helpful, especially as I am just a week or so behind you!
You are absolutely killing the nic bitch now...great f*cking work!!!
Proud to quit with you today, my Decemberist Brother!
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Keep it up man! Every day is one more day of freedom!
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44 days. A month and a half without dip. I find myself seeing guys with lips in and feeling bad for them and seeing them stuck in their prison of addiction.... 99% of the time anyway.
I do feel however there will always be that 1% of me that sees them and envies them for being too weak to quit as nonsensical as it sounds.
Anyway, a quittin life is a good life. A jack on the rocks at noon with make you think back to the days of being in that prison though. Just reminding myself that thatÂ’s exactly what it is... a prison of addiction built by ones own hands due to the weakness of his willpower.
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44 days. A month and a half without dip. I find myself seeing guys with lips in and feeling bad for them and seeing them stuck in their prison of addiction.... 99% of the time anyway.
I do feel however there will always be that 1% of me that sees them and envies them for being too weak to quit as nonsensical as it sounds.
Anyway, a quittin life is a good life. A jack on the rocks at noon with make you think back to the days of being in that prison though. Just reminding myself that thatÂ’s exactly what it is... a prison of addiction built by ones own hands due to the weakness of his willpower.
One day at a time... I give you my word that the 1% goes away.
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44 days. A month and a half without dip. I find myself seeing guys with lips in and feeling bad for them and seeing them stuck in their prison of addiction.... 99% of the time anyway.
I do feel however there will always be that 1% of me that sees them and envies them for being too weak to quit as nonsensical as it sounds.
Anyway, a quittin life is a good life. A jack on the rocks at noon with make you think back to the days of being in that prison though. Just reminding myself that thatÂ’s exactly what it is... a prison of addiction built by ones own hands due to the weakness of his willpower.
One day at a time... I give you my word that the 1% goes away.
Thanks bro. IÂ’m just glad to be at the point where I can truly say thatÂ’s all it is is 1%
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Day 49, almost half way!
Had a dream I failed my quit last night. May have been the most important dream of my life. I have been catching myself lately getting lax. Not because I donÂ’t care about my quit as much but because the quit has been much easier and less than the figurative war-zone it seemed to be early on.
I had that dream that I was just pounding cope mint over and over and it was the worst feeling ever knowing I had failed myself, my wife, and December.
I woke up with that drive to quit I had early on and a hatred for nic more than ever.
Proud to be quit still with all you guys. DonÂ’t ever let your guard down!
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Day 49, almost half way!
Had a dream I failed my quit last night. May have been the most important dream of my life. I have been catching myself lately getting lax. Not because I donÂ’t care about my quit as much but because the quit has been much easier and less than the figurative war-zone it seemed to be early on.
I had that dream that I was just pounding cope mint over and over and it was the worst feeling ever knowing I had failed myself, my wife, and December.
I woke up with that drive to quit I had early on and a hatred for nic more than ever.
Proud to be quit still with all you guys. DonÂ’t ever let your guard down!
Great post! Those dreams are the real deal!
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60 days quit.
Nothing better than knowing every day is another day between me and poison.
Anyone new reading this, quit that crap. LifeÂ’s better without dip!
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Congratulations on 100 days, Dakota. YouÂ’ve only scratched the surface, but winning is so sweet I know youÂ’ll love what's ahead. It is an honor to quit with you.
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Congratulations on 100 days, Dakota. YouÂ’ve only scratched the surface, but winning is so sweet I know youÂ’ll love what's ahead. It is an honor to quit with you.
Much appreciated sir, couldnÂ’t have done it without you! Along with all of the support of KTC.
To anyone else reading this, this site works wonders. You just gotta buy in and drink the cool aid! 100 days without any nicotine or tobacco!? ThatÂ’s something I couldnÂ’t even fathom a little over three months ago. Felt like a lifetime coming but it can only get better from here.
Onto my next floor! 200 here we come and 1000 soon enough!
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Figured Id brush off the dust on this thread.
Day 141.
Always thought this site would be a means to an end. An end to an addiction, an end to having to always be "quitting."
I thought that I would post my day 100 and be healed, cured, over dip entirely, and wouldnt think about it anymore.
Yet this morning I posted 141 and a few hours later I hit the gym and had a guy throw a fat lip in right in front of me and it took everything in me not to "bum one" off him. Good God it was hard, almost 5 long, grueling, tiring months of quitting I still have a weakness... How could this be?! I thought 100 was the day it was all over! WHAT A STUPID UN-THOUGHT THROUGH IDEA!
It sure as hell gets easier the longer I go but never expect the urge to disappear forever. Ive gone days without even thinking about dip, maybe even a week or so, but then someone throws a spitter in the garbage at my gym and I can smell the fumes and it hits you like a ton of bricks.... Then you realize.... This stuff doesnt let you go just because you hit 3.3 months (100 days) of not using it. This stuff wants you for life, this stuff wants to keep you locked in its jaws like a poor helpless animal in the mouth of a gator. AND IT WILL IF YOURE CONSTANTLY DRINKING BY THE WATER EXPECTING NOT TO GET SNATCHED!
You see, the water in this scenario is dip and situations you put yourself in that promote dipping. You put yourself in bad situations without accountability, you think you can have "just one more" because its been a long time and that gator (addiction to dip) is going to jump out and grab you by the throat and this time you may never escape with your life!
I have not ever thought that I could have just one more since starting this journey of quitting 141 days ago, however, no part of me ever thinks that I am immune to thinking that in a situation and because of that I make my promise today, tomorrow, and the next and know that when the situation that is inevitable happens I have a lifeline of guys to text, call, and message to pull me out before its too late and Im stuck back in the lies and trap of dip and nicotine.
You almost need to look at this situation as a life and death, stuck in the jaws of a beast that is only looking to destroy you because in all reality that is what this poison will do to you, your life, and your relationship with those you love as they see you put this poison in your body willingly.
Quit now and start the healing process before you wake up with cancer because you let the teeth of that gator sink too deeply into your throat!
that should have been part of my HOF speech but I was a bit rushed on it so I figured Id throw it on my intro!
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Figured Id brush off the dust on this thread.
Day 141.
Always thought this site would be a means to an end. An end to an addiction, an end to having to always be "quitting."
I thought that I would post my day 100 and be healed, cured, over dip entirely, and wouldnt think about it anymore.
Yet this morning I posted 141 and a few hours later I hit the gym and had a guy throw a fat lip in right in front of me and it took everything in me not to "bum one" off him. Good God it was hard, almost 5 long, grueling, tiring months of quitting I still have a weakness... How could this be?! I thought 100 was the day it was all over! WHAT A STUPID UN-THOUGHT THROUGH IDEA!
It sure as hell gets easier the longer I go but never expect the urge to disappear forever. Ive gone days without even thinking about dip, maybe even a week or so, but then someone throws a spitter in the garbage at my gym and I can smell the fumes and it hits you like a ton of bricks.... Then you realize.... This stuff doesnt let you go just because you hit 3.3 months (100 days) of not using it. This stuff wants you for life, this stuff wants to keep you locked in its jaws like a poor helpless animal in the mouth of a gator. AND IT WILL IF YOURE CONSTANTLY DRINKING BY THE WATER EXPECTING NOT TO GET SNATCHED!
You see, the water in this scenario is dip and situations you put yourself in that promote dipping. You put yourself in bad situations without accountability, you think you can have "just one more" because its been a long time and that gator (addiction to dip) is going to jump out and grab you by the throat and this time you may never escape with your life!
I have not ever thought that I could have just one more since starting this journey of quitting 141 days ago, however, no part of me ever thinks that I am immune to thinking that in a situation and because of that I make my promise today, tomorrow, and the next and know that when the situation that is inevitable happens I have a lifeline of guys to text, call, and message to pull me out before its too late and Im stuck back in the lies and trap of dip and nicotine.
You almost need to look at this situation as a life and death, stuck in the jaws of a beast that is only looking to destroy you because in all reality that is what this poison will do to you, your life, and your relationship with those you love as they see you put this poison in your body willingly.
Quit now and start the healing process before you wake up with cancer because you let the teeth of that gator sink too deeply into your throat!
that should have been part of my HOF speech but I was a bit rushed on it so I figured Id throw it on my intro!
It gets so much better Dakota. One day at a time.