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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: SANSDIP on March 01, 2016, 11:07:00 AM
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Just joined this community today. Was so excited to find support out there!! Today is day 9 of my QUIT. Things had been going pretty well until yesterday-For some reason (I'm sure related to nicotine), I was experiencing horrible feelings of "loss" all day yesterday, like quitting to dip was like losing a lifetime friend. I was having memory flashbacks that I hadn't thought about in DECADES. Such odd an unexpected emotions. i dipped for 35 years, quit once for a few months, until a friend gave me a loose leaf (Red Man) chew. I thought "this is totally different, I won't get hooked again". WRONG!!
Well, I am here now and dedicated to the finish line!!!
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Just joined this community today. Was so excited to find support out there!! Today is day 9 of my QUIT. Things had been going pretty well until yesterday-For some reason (I'm sure related to nicotine), I was experiencing horrible feelings of "loss" all day yesterday, like quitting to dip was like losing a lifetime friend. I was having memory flashbacks that I hadn't thought about in DECADES. Such odd an unexpected emotions. i dipped for 35 years, quit once for a few months, until a friend gave me a loose leaf (Red Man) chew. I thought "this is totally different, I won't get hooked again". WRONG!!
Well, I am here now and dedicated to the finish line!!!
SANSDIP - You are in the right place and welcome to freedom! First off...nicotine is not your "friend." It is killing you, so I wouldn't consider it a friend. Now that you are in the right place, go on over to the May 2016 quit group, post your name and # of days quit as your promise not to use nic in any form. Do this first thing, every damn day and stick to your promise. Here is the link to your quit group:
topic/11505241/505/ (http://forum.killthecan.org/topic/11505241/505/)
The feelings you are having are the withdrawal. Everyone goes through it. It will fade shortly, just ride it out. Get some tools in place like seeds, gum, mints, etc. to get your through the times when the cravings hit. Drink lots of water, it will flush you out. Get to know the guys in your quit group and stay active.
There is no finish line here...it's one day at a time, every damn day. Go get into your quit group and post your promise on roll. You are making the best decision of your life.
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Here's a link to a roadmap (http://www.killthecan.org/your-quit/what-to-expect-when-you-quit-dipping/) of what to expect during your quit.
Come join me in the June 2016 group. I'm a 38 year addict, been quit 5 days now.
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Thanks WildIrish. How are you doing so far?
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Here's a link to a roadmap (http://www.killthecan.org/your-quit/what-to-expect-when-you-quit-dipping/) of what to expect during your quit.
Come join me in the June 2016 group. I'm a 38 year addict, been quit 5 days now.
Welcome Sans...
38+ years here also.
Spent 9 days in hospital and then found KTC.
Its the common ground that makes this sight real.
We have all walked the same path of lies with nicotine.
Now we climb the same hill of freedom.
Join us. EDD ODAAT early every morning.
I Quit with you today.
Rawls 470
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Listen to all the wisdom that will come your way. Take what you can use and leave the rest. Post roll every day. First thing in the morning, make your promise by putting it in your quit group and then keep your word. The road has been paved for you, if you follow it you will get your life back. It is very rewarding.
Mogul
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Listen to all the wisdom that will come your way. Take what you can use and leave the rest. Post roll every day. First thing in the morning, make your promise by putting it in your quit group and then keep your word. The road has been paved for you, if you follow it you will get your life back. It is very rewarding.
Mogul
Today starts double-digits (10) days NIC free. It feels AMAZING
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Listen to all the wisdom that will come your way. Take what you can use and leave the rest. Post roll every day. First thing in the morning, make your promise by putting it in your quit group and then keep your word. The road has been paved for you, if you follow it you will get your life back. It is very rewarding.
Mogul
Today starts double-digits (10) days NIC free. It feels AMAZING
Congrats on day 10, SD! It does get easier, but you'll need to grit your teeth and bear it for a while still. Not trying to discourage you but simply be realistic, based on my experience as a 30-year chewer and dipper.
Stay strong! If I can do it, anyone can.
DeskJockey - Day 1,032
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Thanks WildIrish. How are you doing so far?
Hanging in there, one day at a time. Mrs. Irish is a big help. She told me that she never nagged me about dipping because she knew that I wouldn't quit until I decided to quit. Wise woman, Mrs. Irish. I think I'll keep her.
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Thanks for the encouragement, Jockey!!
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Listen to all the wisdom that will come your way. Take what you can use and leave the rest. Post roll every day. First thing in the morning, make your promise by putting it in your quit group and then keep your word. The road has been paved for you, if you follow it you will get your life back. It is very rewarding.
Mogul
Today starts double-digits (10) days NIC free. It feels AMAZING
Congrats on day 10, SD! It does get easier, but you'll need to grit your teeth and bear it for a while still. Not trying to discourage you but simply be realistic, based on my experience as a 30-year chewer and dipper.
Stay strong! If I can do it, anyone can.
DeskJockey - Day 1,032
10 days is bad ass!
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I am in day 10 of my QUIT, and I just realized a recent change and was wondering if it may be connected to quitting Nicotine: I use to get, especially in the dry winter months, areas of skin on my face, especially around the eyebrows and sides of my nose, where the skin would always peel and flake off. I noticed yesterday when looking in the mirror that there was no dry skin, and same thing today. Could that be tied to the Nicotine being out of my system?
thanks for any feedback...
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I am in day 10 of my QUIT, and I just realized a recent change and was wondering if it may be connected to quitting Nicotine: I use to get, especially in the dry winter months, areas of skin on my face, especially around the eyebrows and sides of my nose, where the skin would always peel and flake off. I noticed yesterday when looking in the mirror that there was no dry skin, and same thing today. Could that be tied to the Nicotine being out of my system?
thanks for any feedback...
quitting nicotine does wonders for your circulation and your skin. No coincidences.
Add a healthy glowing complexion to your reasons to stay quit! B)B
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Awesome! Thanks Swanson..
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I am in day 10 of my QUIT, and I just realized a recent change and was wondering if it may be connected to quitting Nicotine: I use to get, especially in the dry winter months, areas of skin on my face, especially around the eyebrows and sides of my nose, where the skin would always peel and flake off. I noticed yesterday when looking in the mirror that there was no dry skin, and same thing today. Could that be tied to the Nicotine being out of my system?
thanks for any feedback...
quitting nicotine does wonders for your circulation and your skin. No coincidences.
Add a healthy glowing complexion to your reasons to stay quit! B)B
The magical benefits of being quit and it probably helps that you aren't dehydrated and hopefully are drinking tons of water.
I am assuming you are on roll? and you know how it all works around here?
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Drinking water like a camel. went through roll this morning. kind of confusing, but think i got it done.
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Drinking water like a camel. went through roll this morning. kind of confusing, but think i got it done.
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Good stuff here, man... welcome to freedom. You're going to be amazed at what is to come!
Also... stick to your original intro and use it for logging your questions and progress through your quit. We only get one. I'm sure a mod will be along to merge the two...
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Congrats on the quit bro. Hang in there, you can do it but it will be hard.
I quit with you today.
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Congrats on the quit.
I quit with you today.
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Also... stick to your original intro and use it for logging your questions and progress through your quit. We only get one. I'm sure a mod will be along to merge the two...
The benefit of having all your questions and fears on one thread is that you can go back in future days, weeks, months, and years and see how far you've come. I should try to find mine and re-read it. I was seriously freaked out for a long time with the strange changes to my body and mind, and it was the people here (and my dentist and doctor) who got me through and helped relax and take what comes with a light heart and good humor (mostly).
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Is that "QUIT" I smell in this thread? Way to be Sans.
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Two intros for this quitter....Mods can we get a merge?
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I am in day 10 of my QUIT, and I just realized a recent change and was wondering if it may be connected to quitting Nicotine: I use to get, especially in the dry winter months, areas of skin on my face, especially around the eyebrows and sides of my nose, where the skin would always peel and flake off. I noticed yesterday when looking in the mirror that there was no dry skin, and same thing today. Could that be tied to the Nicotine being out of my system?
thanks for any feedback...
sansdip why havent you posted roll yet today.....get over there and post roll