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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: TEW on July 09, 2015, 07:33:00 PM
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Hello to all. After dipping a can of cope (and some leaf) a day for 36 years I quit cold turkey July 2, 2015. It is unbelievable to me that I have not had any tobacco in 7 days. None. I always heard the hardest part was the first 3 days. I've had a little trouble sleeping. A couple of crazy dreams, but I think today was the hardest for me. Day 7, for some reason I really craved that dip. I was looking up alternative dips and stumbled on this site. I really don't want to put anything in my mouth. (other than gum) I think that will make it worse. Anyway, I see a lot of folks have "killed the can" here. I was wondering if anyone might chime in as to when someone might expect to really be on the downhill run away from the cravings. I hope to rid myself of that Nicotine once and for all. If I had all the money I spent on the crap, I could probably retire today, LOL..
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Tew welcome to the quit. I'm very new to This site and brotherhood so I probably don't have too much to contribute other than a congrats on making the best decision of your life. It's another kind of satisfaction resisting cravings and stacking days without dip. I'm sure a vet will chime in with more than I can provide. Just know that it's an every day battle from here on out. Dissect the forum and read everything. Best thing I did as far as helping with the cravings. Good luck quitter.
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Congrats on making the decision to stop.
I'm 22 days in and the deep cravings stopped for me after about a week. I still have thoughts, but nothing like week 1. My bad cravings always came at night for some reason and I usually had either some hard candy or what really worked well was the nugget style beef jerky. I could take a bite of it and put it in my jaw just like dip and it helped kill the urge.
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Here's the honest truth about cravings... they're gonna be a part of your life. Always. The reason?... you're an addict. Nicotine is your Kryptonite and will always be.
Now, the good news?... heading down this Quit path renders those cravings harmless. Easily squashed... easily ignored. You have to pay some dues first but you're willing to, right? I think so... you're here and that means a helluva lot. Embrace this site... own your quit, and the downhill will happen sooner than you imagine. Get involved and stay involved bro. I was a 2 can a day guy for most of 25 years. 814 days ago I dropped it cold turkey... never looked back. If I can... you can.
Welcome to freedom.
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Here's the honest truth about cravings... they're gonna be a part of your life. Always. The reason?... you're an addict. Nicotine is your Kryptonite and will always be.
Now, the good news?... heading down this Quit path renders those cravings harmless. Easily squashed... easily ignored. You have to pay some dues first but you're willing to, right? I think so... you're here and that means a helluva lot. Embrace this site... own your quit, and the downhill will happen sooner than you imagine. Get involved and stay involved bro. I was a 2 can a day guy for most of 25 years. 814 days ago I dropped it cold turkey... never looked back. If I can... you can.
Welcome to freedom.
Tew 38 year slave here. 194 day's of freedom and it's the best thing I have ever done! It sucks until it don't. AJ said it best , you're an addict just like the rest of us and you will always crave but it gets so much easier. I use fake dip about a can a week and no it doesn't ale me want the real anymore or any less. I think it is more the oral fixation. Main thing is you need to post roll now if you haven't already. This shits not easy so man up grab your sac and follow these badass quitters to freedom my friend! I quit with you today!
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Hey TEW, welcome aboard! Over time, cravings become less intense and less frequent, for sure, but like AppleJack said, this is something we all will have to be vigilant about the rest of our days.
You won't be thinking about dip every hour of every day the rest of your life, that's for sure, but right now I'm sure you're giving it a lot of thought. It's only to be expected. Now is the time to start gathering and learning techniques to deal with craves. Things like exercise (even just going on a walk), drinking water, making a list of reasons why you want to stay quit. Knowledge is what helps us all in this fight, and brother, there's a lot of it to be found here at KTC.