KillTheCan.org Accountability Forum
Community => Introductions => Topic started by: JPAnthony on September 26, 2015, 05:22:00 PM
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KTC Community,
First of all, thanks for taking the time to read my intro. I feel this support system might just be what I need to make this a long-term life-changing decision.
I am 32 years old, active duty military, and dipping tobacco has been a part of my life since I was about 16. Messed around with it off and on during high school, and then it god a bit out of control once I went to college. Backed off a little over the past year or so, but as of yesterday I was still going through a tin every other day.
My wife and I had a baby girl in March. I cannot look at her anymore with the knowledge that I am making the conscious choice to continue something that will very likely kill me someday. I want to be around for her as long as possible. I know everyone says quit for yourself, and for nobody else... but this isn't just about me anymore. My wife has asked me to quit since we began dating in 2011; I owe to myself, and my family, to be done with this once and for all.
I've had several previous semi-successes with quitting thanks to deployments onboard ships where i physically couldn't get my hands on any dip. I'd deploy with 3-4 rolls of Kodiak/Grizzly/Skoal and once it was gone, it was gone. Usually that would earn me 2-3 months of being nicotine free upon return home... but it never stuck. I associate dipping with nearly all my activities; driving in my truck and watching football while drinking beer on Sundays are the worst for me. I am going to try and abstain from alcohol, or at the very least, cut back my consumption as I know damn well it's a trigger for me. For all I know the damage has already been done and I've already got the early stages of oral cancer; I hope to God that is not the case, and I just hope I am not too late in finally taking the ultimate step in the right direction.
Good luck to everyone else out there.
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Nice roll post. Lots of active and former military quitters in here, glad you joined us!
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KTC Community,
First of all, thanks for taking the time to read my intro. I feel this support system might just be what I need to make this a long-term life-changing decision.
I am 32 years old, active duty military, and dipping tobacco has been a part of my life since I was about 16. Messed around with it off and on during high school, and then it god a bit out of control once I went to college. Backed off a little over the past year or so, but as of yesterday I was still going through a tin every other day.
My wife and I had a baby girl in March. I cannot look at her anymore with the knowledge that I am making the conscious choice to continue something that will very likely kill me someday. I want to be around for her as long as possible. I know everyone says quit for yourself, and for nobody else... but this isn't just about me anymore. My wife has asked me to quit since we began dating in 2011; I owe to myself, and my family, to be done with this once and for all.
I've had several previous semi-successes with quitting thanks to deployments onboard ships where i physically couldn't get my hands on any dip. I'd deploy with 3-4 rolls of Kodiak/Grizzly/Skoal and once it was gone, it was gone. Usually that would earn me 2-3 months of being nicotine free upon return home... but it never stuck. I associate dipping with nearly all my activities; driving in my truck and watching football while drinking beer on Sundays are the worst for me. I am going to try and abstain from alcohol, or at the very least, cut back my consumption as I know damn well it's a trigger for me. For all I know the damage has already been done and I've already got the early stages of oral cancer; I hope to God that is not the case, and I just hope I am not too late in finally taking the ultimate step in the right direction.
Good luck to everyone else out there.
We can do it, brother. A lot of what you've said resonates with me too.
By the way, thank you for your service to our country. Time to serve ourselves and families now by kicking this shit. 'Finger' to dip.
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KTC Community,
First of all, thanks for taking the time to read my intro. I feel this support system might just be what I need to make this a long-term life-changing decision.
I am 32 years old, active duty military, and dipping tobacco has been a part of my life since I was about 16. Messed around with it off and on during high school, and then it god a bit out of control once I went to college. Backed off a little over the past year or so, but as of yesterday I was still going through a tin every other day.
My wife and I had a baby girl in March. I cannot look at her anymore with the knowledge that I am making the conscious choice to continue something that will very likely kill me someday. I want to be around for her as long as possible. I know everyone says quit for yourself, and for nobody else... but this isn't just about me anymore. My wife has asked me to quit since we began dating in 2011; I owe to myself, and my family, to be done with this once and for all.
I've had several previous semi-successes with quitting thanks to deployments onboard ships where i physically couldn't get my hands on any dip. I'd deploy with 3-4 rolls of Kodiak/Grizzly/Skoal and once it was gone, it was gone. Usually that would earn me 2-3 months of being nicotine free upon return home... but it never stuck. I associate dipping with nearly all my activities; driving in my truck and watching football while drinking beer on Sundays are the worst for me. I am going to try and abstain from alcohol, or at the very least, cut back my consumption as I know damn well it's a trigger for me. For all I know the damage has already been done and I've already got the early stages of oral cancer; I hope to God that is not the case, and I just hope I am not too late in finally taking the ultimate step in the right direction.
Good luck to everyone else out there.
Welcome aboard young man. What you said about quitting for your family, there's nothing wrong with that, but if you do it for yourself they also will reap the rewards, so stay focused for yourself. Get in here post roll so we can start heading you in the right direction. You will get plenty of support and advice but the price is to post roll. I quit with you today!
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Sincere thanks for the replies and support; I just had my very first small victory. Had to fill up at the gas station; went in and purchased a pack of gum, stared at the dip display, shook my head and walked out the gas station. Can't remember the last time I did that...
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In solidarity. Let's keep shaking our heads in the gas station. 'finger point'
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In solidarity. Let's keep shaking our heads in the gas station. 'finger point'
The program here is so simple. Give your word first thing when you wake up. Keep your word. Some people are liars or sociopaths - they are destined to fail. Honest men of integrity have a 100% chance of success if you follow this plan. Yes, a 100% chance of success. Post your promise, keep your word. That's it.
When you need help we are all here. Go into chat. Get numbers of some vets but especially your group. You are going thru the same shit at the same time. Leaning on each other builds a bond (I know it sounds crazy, but it works) that you will not want to break. Success as a team is so much easier than solitary success.
Congratulations on the family, and thank you for your service. You do a lot for others... It is clear from your post. This is the best possible gift you could give yourself.
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KTC Community,
First of all, thanks for taking the time to read my intro. I feel this support system might just be what I need to make this a long-term life-changing decision.
I am 32 years old, active duty military, and dipping tobacco has been a part of my life since I was about 16. Messed around with it off and on during high school, and then it god a bit out of control once I went to college. Backed off a little over the past year or so, but as of yesterday I was still going through a tin every other day.
My wife and I had a baby girl in March. I cannot look at her anymore with the knowledge that I am making the conscious choice to continue something that will very likely kill me someday. I want to be around for her as long as possible. I know everyone says quit for yourself, and for nobody else... but this isn't just about me anymore. My wife has asked me to quit since we began dating in 2011; I owe to myself, and my family, to be done with this once and for all.
I've had several previous semi-successes with quitting thanks to deployments onboard ships where i physically couldn't get my hands on any dip. I'd deploy with 3-4 rolls of Kodiak/Grizzly/Skoal and once it was gone, it was gone. Usually that would earn me 2-3 months of being nicotine free upon return home... but it never stuck. I associate dipping with nearly all my activities; driving in my truck and watching football while drinking beer on Sundays are the worst for me. I am going to try and abstain from alcohol, or at the very least, cut back my consumption as I know damn well it's a trigger for me. For all I know the damage has already been done and I've already got the early stages of oral cancer; I hope to God that is not the case, and I just hope I am not too late in finally taking the ultimate step in the right direction.
Good luck to everyone else out there.
Welcome JP. I fixed one small thing in your post for you. You don't need luck. None of us do if we follow the plan. Post roll every damn day (EDD) first thing when you wake up, and then honor your promise to not use nicotine in any form. Wake up and repeat one day at a time (ODAAT). If you haven't seen it yet, check out the Contract to Give Up (http://www.killthecan.org/facts-figures/contract-to-give-up/). This was a huge tool for me early in my quit and sounds like it falls right in line with your reasoning for quitting.
Drink tons of water, get some seeds and fake, get and stay involved here. 400 plus days here and I have not missed a day of roll post. That's the kind of commitment it takes to beat this thing. I smoked/dipped for about twenty years. Maybe after I've posted day 7,300 I will have been here long enough.
Check your inbox for digits.
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Sincere thanks for the replies and support; I just had my very first small victory. Had to fill up at the gas station; went in and purchased a pack of gum, stared at the dip display, shook my head and walked out the gas station. Can't remember the last time I did that...
That's the shit right there. Look it in the eye and say NO! You can do this. Get more gum. Lots more.
If you don't have fake chew (if you want it), you can get fresh mint leaves at the grocery store (most carry it around here in Fort Worth so I'm guessing it's available other places).
Just keep saying no and you will get through this. Let your wife know what you are doing. Lots of suck to come including: low energy, insomnia, anger, frustration, fog, etc. Read this site and you will get the picture. It's all normal, but it's worth it.
And like you, I put alcohol on the shelf at the same time because there was no way I could quit one and keep the other. In the "GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER" there is support for just about anything else--forum/55584/ (http://forum.killthecan.org/forum/55584/)
I quit with you!
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Blown away by the support. You guys are good shit. Can't wait to put day 1 in the books and move on to the next. Thanks for the private messages. Got involved in the chat today and met some solid folks.
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KTC Community,
First of all, thanks for taking the time to read my intro. I feel this support system might just be what I need to make this a long-term life-changing decision.
I am 32 years old, active duty military, and dipping tobacco has been a part of my life since I was about 16. Messed around with it off and on during high school, and then it god a bit out of control once I went to college. Backed off a little over the past year or so, but as of yesterday I was still going through a tin every other day.
My wife and I had a baby girl in March. I cannot look at her anymore with the knowledge that I am making the conscious choice to continue something that will very likely kill me someday. I want to be around for her as long as possible. I know everyone says quit for yourself, and for nobody else... but this isn't just about me anymore. My wife has asked me to quit since we began dating in 2011; I owe to myself, and my family, to be done with this once and for all.
I've had several previous semi-successes with quitting thanks to deployments onboard ships where i physically couldn't get my hands on any dip. I'd deploy with 3-4 rolls of Kodiak/Grizzly/Skoal and once it was gone, it was gone. Usually that would earn me 2-3 months of being nicotine free upon return home... but it never stuck. I associate dipping with nearly all my activities; driving in my truck and watching football while drinking beer on Sundays are the worst for me. I am going to try and abstain from alcohol, or at the very least, cut back my consumption as I know damn well it's a trigger for me. For all I know the damage has already been done and I've already got the early stages of oral cancer; I hope to God that is not the case, and I just hope I am not too late in finally taking the ultimate step in the right direction.
Good luck to everyone else out there.
Welcome JP. I fixed one small thing in your post for you. You don't need luck. None of us do if we follow the plan. Post roll every damn day (EDD) first thing when you wake up, and then honor your promise to not use nicotine in any form. Wake up and repeat one day at a time (ODAAT). If you haven't seen it yet, check out the Contract to Give Up (http://www.killthecan.org/facts-figures/contract-to-give-up/). This was a huge tool for me early in my quit and sounds like it falls right in line with your reasoning for quitting.
Drink tons of water, get some seeds and fake, get and stay involved here. 400 plus days here and I have not missed a day of roll post. That's the kind of commitment it takes to beat this thing. I smoked/dipped for about twenty years. Maybe after I've posted day 7,300 I will have been here long enough.
Check your inbox for digits.
Thank you. And you're right about the luck. None needed. Just accountability and determination.
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Quit Day 2 (https://youtu.be/-T2AW4LQPHE)
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Quit Day 2 (https://youtu.be/-T2AW4LQPHE)
Nice! Just keep posting roll and repeating every day.
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Quit Day 2 (https://youtu.be/-T2AW4LQPHE)
Nice! Just keep posting roll and repeating every day.
I
Quit
One
Day
At
A
Time
Every
Damn
Day
Of
My
Life
IQODAATEDDOML
If I Can Do It, so can you. Do not dwell on yesterday, you can not change what has happened. Do not focus on tomorrow, for all the worry in the world will not change it. Focus on Today. For today is what we control.
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Quit Day 2 (https://youtu.be/-T2AW4LQPHE)
Nicely done JP! You're winning every damn day you keep that crap out of your mouth. I'm glad to have you hear killing the can with us ODAAT.
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Quit Day 2 (https://youtu.be/-T2AW4LQPHE)
Nicely done JP! You're winning every damn day you keep that crap out of your mouth. I'm glad to have you hear killing the can with us ODAAT.
We're here with you, you're not alone! Doing great! Quit on!
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Congrats on your 100 days JP.
Celebrate this victory and keep posting your +1s.
I quit with you today.
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Congrats on your 100 days JP.
Celebrate this victory and keep posting your +1s.
I quit with you today.
Congrats on HOF JP
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Congrats on your 100 days JP.
Celebrate this victory and keep posting your +1s.
I quit with you today.
Congrats on HOF JP
I quit with this badass quitter Edd! Congratulations, don't change a thing and Quit on!
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Congrats on your 100 days JP.
Celebrate this victory and keep posting your +1s.
I quit with you today.
Congrats on HOF JP
I quit with this badass quitter Edd! Congratulations, don't change a thing and Quit on!
Never forget your day 1. Keep doing this. Post roll. Keep your word. Repeat.
Congratulations on the hall of fame. I'm very proud of you.