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Title: intro
Post by: francis on January 08, 2014, 03:40:00 PM
I'm on day 8 of my quit. I posted roll for the first time on day 3. I am a nicotine addict. I've been chewing non stop for 18 years.I thought it got me through a lot. But in all reality it didn't get me through shit. That was the nicotine talking. I'm a fighting son of a bitch but I'm glad I signed on with ktc. I've been through this before without this program  lost the fight...but I got back up and will not lose my life to this addiction. I'm ready to get my freedom back. For me  my family!/(jan. 10th-day 10)...Its day 10 of my quit  I'm fucking pist!!! It seems like everything triggers a crave. My basement is soaked from a water line breaking..my daughters mom is making threats about our custody situation.( I'm a great dad... am proud of my little girl). I just feel like beating the living shit out of somebody! I've got a lot of fight in me with nothing to take it out on!!!! Jan.15th 2014....day 15. Well it's been 5 days since I did a brief update. I'm irritable  can not deal with conflict without feeling like I'm going to fucking lose it. I'm just trying to take this one day at a time. I miss my daughter  feel guilty for how ive been acting towards my fiance when I have a crave episode. I'm exhausted tired. Haven't had good sleep since I quit. I am ready for some emotional relief  I'm sick  fucking tired of my mood swings that come out of nowhere.I don't wish this on anybody...anyways..just wanted to vent.- Francis out(Jan.22nd"14"-day 22- I had a rough weekend..a lot of anger that turned to rage. I said horrible things to my fiance. I shattered my phone against the wall. I went to the doctor on Monday. I told him what was going on with tears in my eyes. He gave me some good advice along with a couple prescriptions. I decided im going to try to get through this without the medicine. I don't want to rely on medication to function  be happy in life. I will fight.(Feb.3rd...day 34)- I haven't updated here lately. I guess i feel like I'm in survival mode. One day at a time. I have been to yoga classes twice  am going tonight. I started an inspirational journal this morning. I write down my goals  stresses in life  figure out a positive doable way to handle them. I think my brain is doing some major rewiring. The last time I came to my intro to update was on day 22. One of the medications I was prescribed back than was clonazepam. My mood swings  rage got so bad that I decided to take it only as needed. ( my doctor  fiance talked me into it.) I have only taken it twice since I got prescribed it  it gave me the help I needed. I have been able to exercise, run, yoga, church, journal, have the love  motivation that only a 7 year old little girl can give you (my daughter)  the love of my beautiful Andrea to keep me from taking them daily. I don't want to get addicted to them..or have to rely on them every day...but have only taken them to help me at this stage of my quit. I have been mildly depressed here lately. Some days worse than others. My research tells me this is normal. Its where im supposed to be at  don't fight it..be patient.; it's a process. Well..I suppose I'll sign off for now. I look forward for some more relief in the future. -francis out(June 3rd-day 154)- I am free. I was brain washed into thinking I needed chew/ nicotine. I now understand how it worked...I am not deprived of it. There is nothing to miss. I am me again;)
Title: Re: intro
Post by: wmcatty on January 08, 2014, 04:03:00 PM
Welcome to KTC Francis. After having posted roll for a few days, I assume you have started reading the materials in the Welcome Center. Familiarize yourself with as many aspects of this site and get involved in your quit group...it builds accountability. Now, look up at Inbox(1) and you will find a message from me. It contains my telephone number. Call me 24/7 when the urge to use nicotine gets strong and tempation starts to convince you that you can hande just one more dip...or call me if you have any questions or concerns. Congrats on the best decision of your life. Wayne
Title: Re: intro
Post by: Bean on January 08, 2014, 04:07:00 PM
Congrats on a great choice, Francis!!!
Title: Re: intro
Post by: rdad on January 08, 2014, 04:18:00 PM
Quote from: francis
I thought it got me through a lot. But in all reality it didn't get me through shit.
Francis,you are so correct. When we realize this we are on our way to killing this bitch! Good job!
Title: Re: intro
Post by: pbrain04 on January 08, 2014, 04:19:00 PM
Quote from: francis
I'm on day 8 of my quit. I posted roll for the first time on day 3. I am a nicotine addict. I've been chewing non stop for 18 years.I thought it got me through a lot. But in all reality it didn't get me through shit. That was the nicotine talking. I'm a fighting son of a bitch but I'm glad I signed on with ktc. I've been through this before without this program  lost the fight...but I got back up and will not loose my life to this addiction. I'm ready to get my freedom back. For me  my family!
congrats on your new found freedom. This is the right place.
Title: Re: intro
Post by: Mthomas3824 on January 08, 2014, 04:21:00 PM
Quote from: francis
I'm on day 8 of my quit. I posted roll for the first time on day 3. I am a nicotine addict. I've been chewing non stop for 18 years.I thought it got me through a lot. But in all reality it didn't get me through shit. That was the nicotine talking. I'm a fighting son of a bitch but I'm glad I signed on with ktc. I've been through this before without this program  lost the fight...but I got back up and will not loose my life to this addiction. I'm ready to get my freedom back. For me  my family!
Welcome. I will fight with you 24/7. When doubts and hurt enter your mind, come here for the support to stay quit for the day.

Fight on Quitter.
Title: Re: intro
Post by: jzzyzag01 on January 08, 2014, 05:14:00 PM
I quit with you Franky ODAAT (one day at a time)

If you need anything, sent me a PM and I'll swap digits with you. Anything I can do to keep your lip free of carcinogenic poison, let me know.
Title: Re: intro
Post by: brettlees on January 08, 2014, 05:17:00 PM
I quit with you Franky. I see you fighting for your life, and that's what it takes. A quitter like you gives me strength for my own, and i'm glad to be in it with you. Quit on, ODAAT.
Title: Re: intro
Post by: DeanTheCoot on January 09, 2014, 10:26:00 AM
Got your message, Frankie. I appreciate the kind words.

But enough about me.

It's really simple: If you're truly committed to being rid of tobacco, you will be. Guaranteed. Day to day, month to month, year to year.

You're going to have to struggle. At times, it's going to suck worse than getting hit by a space shuttle. You might have to fight hard for a long time - for longer than some of your fellow April '14 quitters.

Oh, but by God, owning this shit is so sweet. I still relish being quit. After you've put in all the hard work and dedication for weeks and months, the real payback begins. You'll feel especially good about being a fucking god. You'll guard your quit like it's a pretty little baby bird that twitters softly and tickles your balls with its pretty little eyelashes.

(Do birds have eyelashes? Whatever.)

And then there's always this motivation: If you don't quit, it's going to kill you. The odds are not in your favor. Barring an accident or some other organic illness unrelated to tobacco, it will get you someday. Most likely from heart disease or some other cardiovascular horror, but perhaps as soon as a year from now, when oral cancer flattens you.

Do this: Post every day, without exception. Get to know your quit group. Forge bonds at KTC. Conjure up all the balls and resolve you can muster. Never leave this community.

And you'll win.
Title: Re: intro
Post by: jzzyzag01 on January 09, 2014, 10:45:00 AM
Quote from: DeanTheCoot
Got your message, Frankie. I appreciate the kind words.

But enough about me.

It's really simple: If you're truly committed to being rid of tobacco, you will be. Guaranteed. Day to day, month to month, year to year.

You're going to have to struggle. At times, it's going to suck worse than getting hit by a space shuttle. You might have to fight hard for a long time - for longer than some of your fellow April '14 quitters.

Oh, but by God, owning this shit is so sweet. I still relish being quit. After you've put in all the hard work and dedication for weeks and months, the real payback begins. You'll feel especially good about being a fucking god. You'll guard your quit like it's a pretty little baby bird that twitters softly and tickles your balls with its pretty little eyelashes.

(Do birds have eyelashes? Whatever.)

And then there's always this motivation: If you don't quit, it's going to kill you. The odds are not in your favor. Barring an accident or some other organic illness unrelated to tobacco, it will get you someday. Most likely from heart disease or some other cardiovascular horror, but perhaps as soon as a year from now, when oral cancer flattens you.

Do this: Post every day, without exception. Get to know your quit group. Forge bonds at KTC. Conjure up all the balls and resolve you can muster. Never leave this community.

And you'll win.
-------^ F'in BOOM!!! Soak this stuff up Franky. Advice and wisdom like this don't come everyday. When you're having a tough day, come back and read this post. You WILL do this.
Title: Re: intro
Post by: SAM83 on February 19, 2014, 10:34:00 AM
Hey Francis! Congrats on 50 you Resolute Bastard!!!
Title: Re: intro
Post by: SAM83 on April 10, 2014, 05:47:00 AM
Ya-ba-da-ba-doooooo! Congrats on the Hundy and HOF!!! Great to be quit with you!
Title: Re: intro
Post by: Winter Green on April 10, 2014, 06:52:00 AM
Quote from: SAM83
Ya-ba-da-ba-doooooo! Congrats on the Hundy and HOF!!! Great to be quit with you!
Welcome aboard HOF'r
Title: Re: intro
Post by: Etxaggie on April 10, 2014, 08:47:00 AM
Quote from: Winter
Quote from: SAM83
Ya-ba-da-ba-doooooo!  Congrats on the Hundy and HOF!!!  Great to be quit with you!
Welcome aboard HOF'r
Congrats francis!
Title: Re: intro
Post by: Pinched on April 10, 2014, 09:02:00 AM
Quote from: Etxaggie
Quote from: Winter
Quote from: SAM83
Ya-ba-da-ba-doooooo!  Congrats on the Hundy and HOF!!!  Great to be quit with you!
Welcome aboard HOF'r
Congrats francis!
Congrats psycho...sorry I mean Francis!
Title: Re: intro
Post by: MN_Ben on April 10, 2014, 10:20:00 AM
Quote from: Pinched
Quote from: Etxaggie
Quote from: Winter
Quote from: SAM83
Ya-ba-da-ba-doooooo!  Congrats on the Hundy and HOF!!!  Great to be quit with you!
Welcome aboard HOF'r
Congrats francis!
Congrats psycho...sorry I mean Francis!
Congrats!!! 'Cheers'
Title: Re: intro
Post by: francis on April 16, 2014, 12:06:00 PM
Thanks to everyone who gave me a shout out on my hof....you guys are awesome!!!