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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: APIs on March 17, 2016, 03:49:00 PM
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Hello Everyone,
I'm currently into my 5th day without my best friend, Copenhagen. I have been chewing for some 34 years, since the age of about 15. This time I am trying to quit using Chantix and the results so far have been pretty good. I've tried quitting in the past using patches cold-turkey a few months ago, but have always failed miserably. Dont get me wrong, I'm feeling really crappy most days, but it's been much more manageable on the Chantix. The only real side affect from the Chantix has been the vivid dreams which I hear is quite common.
As a substitute for the oral obsession, I've been using Hooch Spitfire. It definitely helps, but would appreciate if anyone can recommend a brand that better mimics Copenhagen? Should I even be using a product like this? Would like to hear some opinions...
I recently became married again to a wonderful Woman and really do have a great life. The use of Copenhagen, while still enjoyable, had finally become a real sore point in my life. Both a love hate relationship if you can understand that? My Wife has really never complained, but I realized if I want to be around and care for her long-term I needed to finally stop this sh*t. It has to go.
I own my own business and work from a home office so the Copenhagen was ALWAYS in my cheek during the day. While the Hooch has helped to take it's place (mentally), I'm still struggling and can barely type an email without making a mistake on every word it seems. I've made the mental decision to back off from work for a week or two, doing the bare minimum(s) to get by until my brain begins to normalize again. It's just really amazing how shitty I can feel at any given time and all the aches pains I've been experiencing which is the really weird part. Has anyone else experienced this?
Outside of work, I've always been heavy into weight training so the chewing tobacco never made any sense while trying to live a strong healthy life style. All my gym friends were always like; "WTF? You chew tobacco? That's f*cking disgusting dude." LOLs...
The last five days in the gym have been horrible with a total lack of strength and focus. So this only reinforces the terrible hold that tobacco has had on both my body mind all these years.
Anyway, all your thoughts and comments would be appreciated!
Thank you...
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Hi. I'm 56 days quit after a 25 year addiction. As far as fake dips go, they seem to be fairly possible with many here at KTC. I've just been using sugar free chewing gum. As far as something to mimic Cope, I have no idea.
It's great that you are using your new marriage as a springboard to your quit. I would challenge you to keep in mind that your quit will only be successful if you quit for yourself and only for yourself. If you quit for your wife, and not for yourself, you will invariably resent her during your quit, and are more likely to cave.
I had some pain in my jaw, where I held my dip. It was weird, because I thought my mouth should feel better, not worse. What I've learned here is that is a signal that your body is healing itself. I also spoke to my dentist about it. He said that the drug (nicotine) may have been covering up some of the aches in the jaw.
As far as lack of strength, focus, etc... you are in THE FOG. It will pass. It will pass, and come back gain, then pass, come back... But, eventually it will be gone for good. Your brain is rewiring itself. Guys like you and me used for multiple decades. Our brains have to rewire themselves, and it takes time. Dipping was very much part of us, and reversing that takes a while.
Things will get better, you will be better off because you quit.
The backbone of this community is posting roll. We do it every day, as soon as we wake up. It's our daily promise to the community to stay quit. We quit one day at a time, every single day.
Your group is Pre HOF June 2016. June signifies the month that you will be 100 days quit, which is a milestone celebrated here at KTC. So, find the Quit Group section here in the forums. Near the bottom of that section is the June 2016 group. You'll find directions for posting roll. Post today, right now, then post tomorrow as soon as you wake up.
Get to know the guys in the June group. They will be your allies in your quit.
This site works, if you work with it.
I quit with you today!
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30+ year addict here as well on day 5 of a Nicotine free life. I have those same aches and pains you are talking about. Especially in my jaw but also my back. Not sure if if the latter is a symptom itself or (more probable) due to not sleeping all that well. I use Smokey Mountain Wintergreen to help with the cravings (Cope Wintergreen LC was my poison of choice) and it really doesn't taste all that great, but it does satisfy that craving for me when it comes along and that is all that matters.
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A lot of ball coddling going on here. Get on roll and read up, ^^if these two quitters can do it so can you.
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Congrats on the quit
Copenhagen wintergreen, I can taste it now and even after 214 days into my quit, I want one now more that the week or 2 after I quit. She will whisper in your ear just like she is doing to me, don't listen to that crazy Nic Bitch, I've been ignoring her, and if I can do it you can to my brother.i quit with you today.
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A lot of ball coddling going on here. Get on roll and read up, ^^if these two quitters can do it so can you.
I agree, ball coddling.
Nicotine is your best friend? Does you best friend try and kill you? Glad you are quit but learn to hate dip and all forms of nicotine..............and get on roll call, don't quit alone. Save your life, it's worth it.
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A lot of ball coddling going on here. Get on roll and read up, ^^if these two quitters can do it so can you.
I agree, ball coddling.
Nicotine is your best friend? Does you best friend try and kill you? Glad you are quit but learn to hate dip and all forms of nicotine..............and get on roll call, don't quit alone. Save your life, it's worth it.
Yes. Congrats on the quit. If it isn't for you and solely you, you will cave. Not a judgement, a fact. I really do hope you meant your new relationship is a motivator and not how I read it as the reason. Even though I am a newbie on here, I dont sugar coat nor do I coddle. Get some numbers of like minded quitters, post roll EVERY DAY (it is a PROMISE to yourself and the group for one more day and what kind of man can you be if you don't hold your promise).
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Thanks to most that offered constructive words advice. BTW, I havent quit for my Wife as some have gathered, it's definitely for myself this time.
It's day 6 and the fog is a little better. Hoping to have a productive day at work.
Take care...
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Thanks to most that offered constructive words advice. BTW, I havent quit for my Wife as some have gathered, it's definitely for myself this time.
It's day 6 and the fog is a little better. Hoping to have a productive day at work.
Take care...
Post up roll with June 2016 Pre-HOF (http://forum.killthecan.org/topic/11536813/179/#new) and do this each day. This will definitely make it clear that Cope was NOT your best friend but actually your death wish. Come quit with the rest of us each day. This is hard shit to do...this place will make it something that is possible!
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Welcome to KTC. Stick around, strengthen your quit, and have fun. BTW we don't try to quit around here, we quit.
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Day 7. Cannot believe I'm here. Feeling a little better overall, but am already enjoying the benefits. My mouth and gums feel awesome and they're actually red again after so many years of being a grayish pink. Still battling the fog, but mind is becoming sharper and work is a little easier.
Hoping everyone has a great weekend...
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Post roll, man. It's our promise to stay quit. Best insurance against a cave,
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Posting roll happens in a pre-HOF group, not in your intro.
We appreciate the status updates, but post roll. It's the price of admission here.
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Gotcha, just posted my first for Day 11, hope I did it right...
Thanks...
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Glad you clarified your intentions. Itsta gotsta be for yourself, brother! Glad you are on board! The only way you can screw up roll is by not posting. You can fix trying to post correctly. You can't fix not posting. Very glad to see you.
Just for today, Self.
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Gotcha, just posted my first for Day 11, hope I did it right...
Thanks...
Welcome to the MFPC June Platoon! If your quit date is 3/12, then you are in your 12th day of being quit. We count the last day that you have a dip as day one. Your first day nicotine free is day two. I know, it's complicated, but you really never have to worry about it again.
I've added you to the spreadsheet of accountability, which has a link on our roll page. When in doubt (believe me, after about day 17, it's hard to keep track) just go the the spreadsheet to see how many days you are quit.
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Also, kind of late in your quit, but here are some helpful links:
1. Be sure to visit the WELCOME CENTER (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showforum=13) for what you need to know.
2. Stop by Introductions (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showforum=25) and tell us something about yourself.
3. Knowing what to expect is found here (http://www.killthecan.org/yourquit/what.asp) and here (http://www.killthecan.org/yourquit/symptoms.asp).
4. Print this Contract to give up... (http://www.killthecan.org/facts-figures/contract-to-give-up/); put it in your wallet and commit to signing it before you can take another dip.
5. Read about Tom and Jenny Kern (http://www.caringbridge.org/mn/tomkern/histo%20To%20all%20ry.htm) , It will be a tough read, but do it. Start from the beginning
6. Unsure how to Post Roll? Click here -- How to post roll (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=50).
7. For inspiration stop by Words of Wisdom (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showforum=41), HOF Speeches (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showforum=9), and the Hall of Legends (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showforum=65)
8. Here are some Suggested Site Settings (http://forum.killthecan.org/topic/10204518/1/?x=90#new) for KTC.
9. The rules for these boards are few, but check them out nonetheless. Board Guidelines (http://forum.killthecan.org/boardrules/)