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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: aaroncarey on October 24, 2016, 05:34:00 PM
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My name is Aaron, I'm 23 years old and I've been dipping since I was 16. For the last 2-3 year I've dipped a can a day on average of the cheap stuff. I've tried "quitting" several times. I may have made it a week a couple of times, if that. I never really had a good support community.
I quit dipping earlier today, and I'm hellbent on quitting for good. Too much money spent, too worried about cancer, etc., and most of all I've been using dipping as a crutch/stress reliever. Overall just unhealthy.
Anywhoo, I'm not even 12 hours in and I've got some nasty cravings. So any encouragement/tips would be appreciated. Been using mints a lot so far to get the taste/satisfy oral fixation.
glad to be here.
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You got this. Go into the Quit Groups and post roll. Find your group (January 2017). They will be your biggest and best resource during these times. Congrats
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You got this. Go into the Quit Groups and post roll. Find your group (January 2017). They will be your biggest and best resource during these times. Congrats
Thank you
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Welcome aboard Aaron. Get posted up, that's the price for help here and damn sure easy and worth it! I quit with you today!
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Aaron,
Luck favors the prepared! Have a plan and don't wait to be tested by a craving or situation when you are around other chewers.
Buy gum, candy, seeds, fake chew, or toothpicks and scatter them everywhere like a squirrel storing nuts for the winter!
And obviously post roll and honor your promise
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How you doing now Aaron, getting things figured out? posting roll? learning how to fight this?
Make new friends here. Post your experiences. Learn to hate this addiction. It took me many many years to get the resolve and balls to really quit- but it also took the support from other quitters and the knowledge that are NOW in your reach- just get it, and save your life!
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How you doing now Aaron, getting things figured out? posting roll? learning how to fight this?
Make new friends here. Post your experiences. Learn to hate this addiction. It took me many many years to get the resolve and balls to really quit- but it also took the support from other quitters and the knowledge that are NOW in your reach- just get it, and save your life!
Thanks for checking in!
Today has actually gone a lot better than I expected. I woke up, put a peppermint in my mouth (crushed it and put it in my lip), got on here, and posted roll. I've been at work all day and have the evening off. Evenings off are odd for me since that's when I usually am at work. So there's going to be a huge urge tonight. Fortunately, my brother in law is staying with me tonight (for other reasons), and I've hidden the fact I chew from him. So that'll be some extra accountability.
It's been a little odd...feel just a bit off...but overall I thought it was going to be more painful. Maybe that's next.
Thanks again for checking in.
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How you doing now Aaron, getting things figured out? posting roll? learning how to fight this?
Make new friends here. Post your experiences. Learn to hate this addiction. It took me many many years to get the resolve and balls to really quit- but it also took the support from other quitters and the knowledge that are NOW in your reach- just get it, and save your life!
Thanks for checking in!
Today has actually gone a lot better than I expected. I woke up, put a peppermint in my mouth (crushed it and put it in my lip), got on here, and posted roll. I've been at work all day and have the evening off. Evenings off are odd for me since that's when I usually am at work. So there's going to be a huge urge tonight. Fortunately, my brother in law is staying with me tonight (for other reasons), and I've hidden the fact I chew from him. So that'll be some extra accountability.
It's been a little odd...feel just a bit off...but overall I thought it was going to be more painful. Maybe that's next.
Thanks again for checking in.
That probably is next! the first 3-4 days of my quit were some of the easiest. Whatever comes your way, though, you can crush it. There are dudes on here who started chewing at 8 years old, chewed for 40 years, etc. If they can quit, you can too!
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How you doing now Aaron, getting things figured out? posting roll? learning how to fight this?
Make new friends here. Post your experiences. Learn to hate this addiction. It took me many many years to get the resolve and balls to really quit- but it also took the support from other quitters and the knowledge that are NOW in your reach- just get it, and save your life!
Thanks for checking in!
Today has actually gone a lot better than I expected. I woke up, put a peppermint in my mouth (crushed it and put it in my lip), got on here, and posted roll. I've been at work all day and have the evening off. Evenings off are odd for me since that's when I usually am at work. So there's going to be a huge urge tonight. Fortunately, my brother in law is staying with me tonight (for other reasons), and I've hidden the fact I chew from him. So that'll be some extra accountability.
It's been a little odd...feel just a bit off...but overall I thought it was going to be more painful. Maybe that's next.
Thanks again for checking in.
That probably is next! the first 3-4 days of my quit were some of the easiest. Whatever comes your way, though, you can crush it. There are dudes on here who started chewing at 8 years old, chewed for 40 years, etc. If they can quit, you can too!
Nice update. Great how your reflecting. ^^^ I'm probably one of the guys LMM is describing- first chew in 5th grade, hooked in high school, quit at 49 years old. But i jumped in and gave it all here, and it worked (so far). I'm 100% certain i will stay quit as long as i keep following the methods here. Work on building your network- the fellow quitters of all levels will help you be supported when you need it, and will give you a great layer of accountability. I love how you're doing this right!
Hang on through any fog that comes your way, keep reading on the site here to see that others make it through, and soak up any breaks in the struggle and use them to recharge! You got this if you give it all and do it like we do around here!
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How you doing now Aaron, getting things figured out? posting roll? learning how to fight this?
Make new friends here. Post your experiences. Learn to hate this addiction. It took me many many years to get the resolve and balls to really quit- but it also took the support from other quitters and the knowledge that are NOW in your reach- just get it, and save your life!
Thanks for checking in!
Today has actually gone a lot better than I expected. I woke up, put a peppermint in my mouth (crushed it and put it in my lip), got on here, and posted roll. I've been at work all day and have the evening off. Evenings off are odd for me since that's when I usually am at work. So there's going to be a huge urge tonight. Fortunately, my brother in law is staying with me tonight (for other reasons), and I've hidden the fact I chew from him. So that'll be some extra accountability.
It's been a little odd...feel just a bit off...but overall I thought it was going to be more painful. Maybe that's next.
Thanks again for checking in.
That probably is next! the first 3-4 days of my quit were some of the easiest. Whatever comes your way, though, you can crush it. There are dudes on here who started chewing at 8 years old, chewed for 40 years, etc. If they can quit, you can too!
Nice update. Great how your reflecting. ^^^ I'm probably one of the guys LMM is describing- first chew in 5th grade, hooked in high school, quit at 49 years old. But i jumped in and gave it all here, and it worked (so far). I'm 100% certain i will stay quit as long as i keep following the methods here. Work on building your network- the fellow quitters of all levels will help you be supported when you need it, and will give you a great layer of accountability. I love how you're doing this right!
Hang on through any fog that comes your way, keep reading on the site here to see that others make it through, and soak up any breaks in the struggle and use them to recharge! You got this if you give it all and do it like we do around here!
Thanks a bunch!
This afternoon has been the biggest struggle yet. Didn't sleep last night, very tired. Have kept myself busy and distracted. One hour at a time at this point.
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How you doing now Aaron, getting things figured out? posting roll? learning how to fight this?
Make new friends here. Post your experiences. Learn to hate this addiction. It took me many many years to get the resolve and balls to really quit- but it also took the support from other quitters and the knowledge that are NOW in your reach- just get it, and save your life!
Thanks for checking in!
Today has actually gone a lot better than I expected. I woke up, put a peppermint in my mouth (crushed it and put it in my lip), got on here, and posted roll. I've been at work all day and have the evening off. Evenings off are odd for me since that's when I usually am at work. So there's going to be a huge urge tonight. Fortunately, my brother in law is staying with me tonight (for other reasons), and I've hidden the fact I chew from him. So that'll be some extra accountability.
It's been a little odd...feel just a bit off...but overall I thought it was going to be more painful. Maybe that's next.
Thanks again for checking in.
That probably is next! the first 3-4 days of my quit were some of the easiest. Whatever comes your way, though, you can crush it. There are dudes on here who started chewing at 8 years old, chewed for 40 years, etc. If they can quit, you can too!
Nice update. Great how your reflecting. ^^^ I'm probably one of the guys LMM is describing- first chew in 5th grade, hooked in high school, quit at 49 years old. But i jumped in and gave it all here, and it worked (so far). I'm 100% certain i will stay quit as long as i keep following the methods here. Work on building your network- the fellow quitters of all levels will help you be supported when you need it, and will give you a great layer of accountability. I love how you're doing this right!
Hang on through any fog that comes your way, keep reading on the site here to see that others make it through, and soak up any breaks in the struggle and use them to recharge! You got this if you give it all and do it like we do around here!
Thanks a bunch!
This afternoon has been the biggest struggle yet. Didn't sleep last night, very tired. Have kept myself busy and distracted. One hour at a time at this point.
We have all been there! Just remember, you can do this!
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How you doing now Aaron, getting things figured out? posting roll? learning how to fight this?
Make new friends here. Post your experiences. Learn to hate this addiction. It took me many many years to get the resolve and balls to really quit- but it also took the support from other quitters and the knowledge that are NOW in your reach- just get it, and save your life!
Thanks for checking in!
Today has actually gone a lot better than I expected. I woke up, put a peppermint in my mouth (crushed it and put it in my lip), got on here, and posted roll. I've been at work all day and have the evening off. Evenings off are odd for me since that's when I usually am at work. So there's going to be a huge urge tonight. Fortunately, my brother in law is staying with me tonight (for other reasons), and I've hidden the fact I chew from him. So that'll be some extra accountability.
It's been a little odd...feel just a bit off...but overall I thought it was going to be more painful. Maybe that's next.
Thanks again for checking in.
That probably is next! the first 3-4 days of my quit were some of the easiest. Whatever comes your way, though, you can crush it. There are dudes on here who started chewing at 8 years old, chewed for 40 years, etc. If they can quit, you can too!
Nice update. Great how your reflecting. ^^^ I'm probably one of the guys LMM is describing- first chew in 5th grade, hooked in high school, quit at 49 years old. But i jumped in and gave it all here, and it worked (so far). I'm 100% certain i will stay quit as long as i keep following the methods here. Work on building your network- the fellow quitters of all levels will help you be supported when you need it, and will give you a great layer of accountability. I love how you're doing this right!
Hang on through any fog that comes your way, keep reading on the site here to see that others make it through, and soak up any breaks in the struggle and use them to recharge! You got this if you give it all and do it like we do around here!
This ^^^ is awesome advice! Especially the part about building a network here and being accountable to others on the site. I can promise that you will never regret doing that. :)
Folks here will literally jump on a plane to help you stay quit. If you ever get the chance to meet another quitter here in person do it! It will help your quit big time.
It's great to see someone on the right path Aaron and I quit with you today! B)B
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How you doing now Aaron, getting things figured out? posting roll? learning how to fight this?
Make new friends here. Post your experiences. Learn to hate this addiction. It took me many many years to get the resolve and balls to really quit- but it also took the support from other quitters and the knowledge that are NOW in your reach- just get it, and save your life!
Thanks for checking in!
Today has actually gone a lot better than I expected. I woke up, put a peppermint in my mouth (crushed it and put it in my lip), got on here, and posted roll. I've been at work all day and have the evening off. Evenings off are odd for me since that's when I usually am at work. So there's going to be a huge urge tonight. Fortunately, my brother in law is staying with me tonight (for other reasons), and I've hidden the fact I chew from him. So that'll be some extra accountability.
It's been a little odd...feel just a bit off...but overall I thought it was going to be more painful. Maybe that's next.
Thanks again for checking in.
That probably is next! the first 3-4 days of my quit were some of the easiest. Whatever comes your way, though, you can crush it. There are dudes on here who started chewing at 8 years old, chewed for 40 years, etc. If they can quit, you can too!
Nice update. Great how your reflecting. ^^^ I'm probably one of the guys LMM is describing- first chew in 5th grade, hooked in high school, quit at 49 years old. But i jumped in and gave it all here, and it worked (so far). I'm 100% certain i will stay quit as long as i keep following the methods here. Work on building your network- the fellow quitters of all levels will help you be supported when you need it, and will give you a great layer of accountability. I love how you're doing this right!
Hang on through any fog that comes your way, keep reading on the site here to see that others make it through, and soak up any breaks in the struggle and use them to recharge! You got this if you give it all and do it like we do around here!
This ^^^ is awesome advice! Especially the part about building a network here and being accountable to others on the site. I can promise that you will never regret doing that. :)
Folks here will literally jump on a plane to help you stay quit. If you ever get the chance to meet another quitter here in person do it! It will help your quit big time.
It's great to see someone on the right path Aaron and I quit with you today! B)B
Thank you! I can't believe it's day 4 already. Honestly, oral fixation seems to be the biggest struggle so far. Crushing mints and putting them in my cheek (wow that sounds...never mind) seems to work.
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Great job so far- keep posting in here as you go. Have you been learning how the addiction works? You could have some challenges coming soon. Just get through them, one by one. Get on here if needed. Keep reading. Keep making connections- they can get you through it when tough times come. The nicotine has left your body, flushed out. Now some other compounds in the sh** will take longer, and your body has some healing to do. But hour by hour, day by day, it all stacks up. The more challenges you face down, the more wins you get. The more wins you get, the stronger your quit. Keep it going you're doing great!
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Great job so far- keep posting in here as you go. Have you been learning how the addiction works? You could have some challenges coming soon. Just get through them, one by one. Get on here if needed. Keep reading. Keep making connections- they can get you through it when tough times come. The nicotine has left your body, flushed out. Now some other compounds in the sh** will take longer, and your body has some healing to do. But hour by hour, day by day, it all stacks up. The more challenges you face down, the more wins you get. The more wins you get, the stronger your quit. Keep it going you're doing great!
Thank you, and thanks for asking.
I am indeed starting to learn more about how this works. I had gotten to the point in my addiction where I just wanted a dip in all the time...so the first few days have just been about pushing through.
I do anticipate triggers to start to become more and more of a problem. I worry a bit about this weekend, though I do have some social activities planned that will help keep me out and active. Otherwise, I'm probably going to go for walks, sit and watch football and stay on KTC.
Also, thanks to Zeno have some digits now. He and I have been texting a bit this afternoon.
Very impressed by this community so far. Thanks for the encouragement!
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I would also like to add a few things I've learned that I haven't seen recommended (yet) here or other places devoted to the cause.
1) I changed up a lot of things the day I quit dipping. This time of the year, I'm listening to sports radio or podcasts all the time when I'm not at work. Instead of listening to any radio/podcasts, I've instead exclusively listened to music; I have it on all the time. Anything from Chopin to Gorillaz.
2) Instead of spending all my non-work day time in my recliner messing around on my iPad in front of my TV, I'm spending the vast majority of my time outside of my man cave. Usually in my kitchen at the table on my computer.
3) I've given myself a ton of superfluous tasks and chores I either a. don't do enough or as often, or b. don't actually need to do...just to get my mind off of dipping and concentrated on something else.
4) Crushed pepper- and spearmints are how I'm getting over the oral fixation. They seem to be working well!
But...this is just day 4. Every day may require a different way to battle. This is just what I've learned so far.
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I would also like to add a few things I've learned that I haven't seen recommended (yet) here or other places devoted to the cause.
1) I changed up a lot of things the day I quit dipping. This time of the year, I'm listening to sports radio or podcasts all the time when I'm not at work. Instead of listening to any radio/podcasts, I've instead exclusively listened to music; I have it on all the time. Anything from Chopin to Gorillaz.
2) Instead of spending all my non-work day time in my recliner messing around on my iPad in front of my TV, I'm spending the vast majority of my time outside of my man cave. Usually in my kitchen at the table on my computer.
3) I've given myself a ton of superfluous tasks and chores I either a. don't do enough or as often, or b. don't actually need to do...just to get my mind off of dipping and concentrated on something else.
4) Crushed pepper- and spearmints are how I'm getting over the oral fixation. They seem to be working well!
But...this is just day 4. Every day may require a different way to battle. This is just what I've learned so far.
Nice work! Keep actively fighting the urges!
My first 4 days were spent locked in the living room watching every football game that was on TV. Listening to classical music sounds more pleasant - no one gets pissed off by Chopin. :)
Keep using this thread as a quit diary too. Bookmark it and read it from the beginning when you have a bad crave.
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I told Zeno I was going to check in here around 3:30 CT. Had to work overtime at my first job and get over to my other one ASAP.
So far, so good on day 5. I anticipate having a few more triggers tonight as I usually take Friday nights to myself and take the edge off however I can. So I'm going to a buddy's place to watch the WS. He doesn't chew so there'll be lessened temptation being with him.
This weekend will be the first without nic in a long time.
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Aaron be smart this weekend. Stay away from the alcohol! Have your numbers handy and use them if needed. I quit with you today!
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(I'm treating this thread as a journal; I never post like this on social media)
Friday night update:
Got home from work and was extremely tired. Took a nap before going to my buddy's place to watch the WS. All the while I've been the most tempted to dip to this point in my quit.
I have a lot of free time tomorrow and will be browsing the forum for all of that time (while watching football, of course).
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(I'm treating this thread as a journal; I never post like this on social media)
Friday night update:
Got home from work and was extremely tired. Took a nap before going to my buddy's place to watch the WS. All the while I've been the most tempted to dip to this point in my quit.
I have a lot of free time tomorrow and will be browsing the forum for all of that time (while watching football, of course).
Nice win last night Aaron. It was smart that you had a plan and stuck with it! Today will be your first saturday quit which will be a milestone. Keep winning! CJ
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(I'm treating this thread as a journal; I never post like this on social media)
Friday night update:
Got home from work and was extremely tired. Took a nap before going to my buddy's place to watch the WS. All the while I've been the most tempted to dip to this point in my quit.
I have a lot of free time tomorrow and will be browsing the forum for all of that time (while watching football, of course).
Nice win last night Aaron. It was smart that you had a plan and stuck with it! Today will be your first saturday quit which will be a milestone. Keep winning! CJ
Hi Aaron - just saw your thread. Nice to see another Chiefs fan around here!
You've gotten some bad ass advice already from some of the best quitters around, and Zeno is a great quit Sherpa! Keep doing what you are doing. It gets better and easier. One day at a time!
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Saturday night update.
Today has actually been great. Fewer hard urges, and whenever they do come, I've got my mints right there. Went for most of the day without too much temptation.
Every time I think it's going well, I put my guard up even more. I'm (almost) a full week in. Any failures now would be 7 days wasted.
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Sunday afternoon update:
Holy crap, the cravings are randomly so bad this afternoon. Yesterday was a breeze, but today has been heck.
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Sunday afternoon update:
Holy crap, the cravings are randomly so bad this afternoon. Yesterday was a breeze, but today has been heck.
Holy hell what a game!
One day at a time bud.
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Sunday afternoon update:
Holy crap, the cravings are randomly so bad this afternoon. Yesterday was a breeze, but today has been heck.
Holy hell what a game!
One day at a time bud.
Remember we've all been where you're at. It's hard it's damn hard. That's when you find out how bad you really want this. I know you got this, hammer down and throat punch the bitch! She want give up easy! Winning is all that matters now. Quit on! Im a pm away
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Sunday afternoon update:
Holy crap, the cravings are randomly so bad this afternoon. Yesterday was a breeze, but today has been heck.
Holy hell what a game!
One day at a time bud.
Remember we've all been where you're at. It's hard it's damn hard. That's when you find out how bad you really want this. I know you got this, hammer down and throat punch the bitch! She want give up easy! Winning is all that matters now. Quit on! Im a pm away
Like Pab said you got this it only gets better,nothing should come in the way of your quit.
Nose to the grind stone and send a PM I'll gladly share my digits
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Sunday afternoon update:
Holy crap, the cravings are randomly so bad this afternoon. Yesterday was a breeze, but today has been heck.
Holy hell what a game!
One day at a time bud.
I dealt with Andy Reid in Philly - don't let his awful clock management lead to a cave! ;)
I quit with you today! Stranger999 day 422
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Sunday afternoon update:
Holy crap, the cravings are randomly so bad this afternoon. Yesterday was a breeze, but today has been heck.
Holy hell what a game!
One day at a time bud.
I dealt with Andy Reid in Philly - don't let his awful clock management lead to a cave! ;)
I quit with you today! Stranger999 day 422
Haha! I literally tweeted during the 3Q I thought they were going to lose the game...it's hard to get a read on this team sometimes.
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Monday update:
Still more cravings earlier in the day...then once I left for work everything seemed to be fine.
Something different a week in: it used to be I was tired 80% of the time on any given day. Now I'm tired, but I'm not drowsy -- which is nice, I guess? Drowsiness was a huge bugaboo. I'd either deal with it by taking dip after dip or drinking coffee -- or fairly often both.
Anywhoo, overall so far so good.
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Monday update:
Still more cravings earlier in the day...then once I left for work everything seemed to be fine.
Something different a week in: it used to be I was tired 80% of the time on any given day. Now I'm tired, but I'm not drowsy -- which is nice, I guess? Drowsiness was a huge bugaboo. I'd either deal with it by taking dip after dip or drinking coffee -- or fairly often both.
Anywhoo, overall so far so good.
I feel you it gets easier I'm in a 6 week school right now and last week I sat there falling asleep thinking a chew would wake me up. Then I thought wtf No it won't it's temporary relief.
Keep the updates coming it gets better
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So I had my first dip dream yesterday morning. Was weird; woke me up, felt slightly horrified/guilty until I figured out what was going on.
That's basically the only news of my quit at this point, other than the fact that I'm in to double digit days of my quit. So that's good. The longer I get out from Day 1, the more confident I feel about not needing the stuff. Feels great. Lots of feeling over here.
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So I had my first dip dream yesterday morning. Was weird; woke me up, felt slightly horrified/guilty until I figured out what was going on.
That's basically the only news of my quit at this point, other than the fact that I'm in to double digit days of my quit. So that's good. The longer I get out from Day 1, the more confident I feel about not needing the stuff. Feels great. Lots of feeling over here.
You doing great documenting in your quit Aaron. Keep it up. Youll look back on these days and vow to never have to go through The Suck again. Well done Quitter!
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So I had my first dip dream yesterday morning. Was weird; woke me up, felt slightly horrified/guilty until I figured out what was going on.
That's basically the only news of my quit at this point, other than the fact that I'm in to double digit days of my quit. So that's good. The longer I get out from Day 1, the more confident I feel about not needing the stuff. Feels great. Lots of feeling over here.
You doing great documenting in your quit Aaron. Keep it up. Youll look back on these days and vow to never have to go through The Suck again. Well done Quitter!
Oh how the great outweighs the suck! Maybe not now but man being quit is awesome! My only regret is I wish I had found ktc 30 years, if they would have had it. Probably wouldn't have mattered then, I was 22 and bulletproof! Quit on!
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So I had my first dip dream yesterday morning. Was weird; woke me up, felt slightly horrified/guilty until I figured out what was going on.
That's basically the only news of my quit at this point, other than the fact that I'm in to double digit days of my quit. So that's good. The longer I get out from Day 1, the more confident I feel about not needing the stuff. Feels great. Lots of feeling over here.
You doing great documenting in your quit Aaron. Keep it up. Youll look back on these days and vow to never have to go through The Suck again. Well done Quitter!
Oh how the great outweighs the suck! Maybe not now but man being quit is awesome! My only regret is I wish I had found ktc 30 years, if they would have had it. Probably wouldn't have mattered then, I was 22 and bulletproof! Quit on!
a dip dream is a victory, too-- you woke up and it wasn't true! nice!
Plus, the not feeling drowsy is probably progress. When you have good things like that happen, you're doing the right thing by enjoying them. Learning to recognize and enjoy the freedom is part of learning this new way of life you are creating. Nice work!
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So I had my first dip dream yesterday morning. Was weird; woke me up, felt slightly horrified/guilty until I figured out what was going on.
That's basically the only news of my quit at this point, other than the fact that I'm in to double digit days of my quit. So that's good. The longer I get out from Day 1, the more confident I feel about not needing the stuff. Feels great. Lots of feeling over here.
You doing great documenting in your quit Aaron. Keep it up. Youll look back on these days and vow to never have to go through The Suck again. Well done Quitter!
Oh how the great outweighs the suck! Maybe not now but man being quit is awesome! My only regret is I wish I had found ktc 30 years, if they would have had it. Probably wouldn't have mattered then, I was 22 and bulletproof! Quit on!
a dip dream is a victory, too-- you woke up and it wasn't true! nice!
Plus, the not feeling drowsy is probably progress. When you have good things like that happen, you're doing the right thing by enjoying them. Learning to recognize and enjoy the freedom is part of learning this new way of life you are creating. Nice work!
Dip dreams freaked me out at first. I think it is really the subconscious mind asking why you haven't had nicotine in a while. You didn't cave so you won! Funny how of all the great dreams we could have our brains turn back to our former use of nicotine. It should show us how powerful the addiction is and why letting our guards down is a truly awful idea. Make and keep that promise every day. B)B
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Don't start falling of the wagon man. Get back on and keep this updated it will help you
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Don't start falling of the wagon man. Get back on and keep this updated it will help you
Saw that you missed a day posting roll Aaron. That is not good early on in your quit. Swap digits with the folks in your quit group and with others here. Quitting is serious work. Nicotine never sleeps.
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Figured I'd give an update on my quit. It's smooth sailing right now. I'm generally able to keep my mind off of it...no real cravings, just triggers. Anytime I get those triggers I've got my hard candy etc ready to go. Just a few more days till I'm three weeks quit. Feels good, man.
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Aaron,my name is mark,ill get to the point.if you get tired of trying every way there is to quit,try it my way..
i dipped for 20 years,today im 33 days quit and not even thinking about it or get cravings.
the reason,im so involved and dedicated to this Bulletproof diet im doing,im shifting my tought on this and not on dipping.
every morning i wake up to make my #bulletproofcoffee it gets me thru the morning with very little hunger and cravings.so what im trying to say is find some healthy habit to get into to take your mind off dipping,mabey join a gym,start a diet,do a sugar detox,make some protein shakes,replace the dipping habit with something and it will make it better.stay strong,be healthy..oh also this bulletproof diet im on has saved me 3000 bucks a year,im using that money to buy my diet supplements from them.thats better than spending it on copenhagen..
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Aaron,my name is mark,ill get to the point.if you get tired of trying every way there is to quit,try it my way..
i dipped for 20 years,today im 33 days quit and not even thinking about it or get cravings.
the reason,im so involved and dedicated to this Bulletproof diet im doing,im shifting my tought on this and not on dipping.
every morning i wake up to make my #bulletproofcoffee it gets me thru the morning with very little hunger and cravings.so what im trying to say is find some healthy habit to get into to take your mind off dipping,mabey join a gym,start a diet,do a sugar detox,make some protein shakes,replace the dipping habit with something and it will make it better.stay strong,be healthy..oh also this bulletproof diet im on has saved me 3000 bucks a year,im using that money to buy my diet supplements from them.thats better than spending it on copenhagen..
Aaron...meet Mark. Mark sounds like a "troll" ...only thing he said that makes any sense is finding something healthy to replace your addiction with. Keep doing this your way and remember that the only thing that is universally paramount... is to post roll every day.
You keep doing what you're doing; you're killing it.
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So I'm into week 3 and I can't quite believe it.
I still think about dipping a bit -- and the main temptation is still the oral fixation, but even then: there's no compulsion to do anything about it. In other words, my will to kick this thing in the ass is getting stronger by the day, and it's amazing.
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So I'm into week 3 and I can't quite believe it.
I still think about dipping a bit -- and the main temptation is still the oral fixation, but even then: there's no compulsion to do anything about it. In other words, my will to kick this thing in the ass is getting stronger by the day, and it's amazing.
Aaron, I'm so glad you posted this, and I'm really pumped that you are still going strong. I'm on Day 20 and I use blogs like yours to keep me honest. Right now, my will is strong. But, I still need a support group for when I can not say that. We all do. Keep up with the posts, the hard work, and the proud thoughts. I quit with you today!
bokie
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So I'm into week 3 and I can't quite believe it.
I still think about dipping a bit -- and the main temptation is still the oral fixation, but even then: there's no compulsion to do anything about it. In other words, my will to kick this thing in the ass is getting stronger by the day, and it's amazing.
Aaron, I'm so glad you posted this, and I'm really pumped that you are still going strong. I'm on Day 20 and I use blogs like yours to keep me honest. Right now, my will is strong. But, I still need a support group for when I can not say that. We all do. Keep up with the posts, the hard work, and the proud thoughts. I quit with you today!
bokie
Hey guys you're both doing great but don't get too cocky that nic biatch will definitely kick you in the nutz when you least expect it. Stay positive but definitely stay ahead of her she's slick. Just enjoy every second of your quit and take the good with the bad!
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So I'm into week 3 and I can't quite believe it.
I still think about dipping a bit -- and the main temptation is still the oral fixation, but even then: there's no compulsion to do anything about it. In other words, my will to kick this thing in the ass is getting stronger by the day, and it's amazing.
Aaron, I'm so glad you posted this, and I'm really pumped that you are still going strong. I'm on Day 20 and I use blogs like yours to keep me honest. Right now, my will is strong. But, I still need a support group for when I can not say that. We all do. Keep up with the posts, the hard work, and the proud thoughts. I quit with you today!
bokie
Hey guys you're both doing great but don't get too cocky that nic biatch will definitely kick you in the nutz when you least expect it. Stay positive but definitely stay ahead of her she's slick. Just enjoy every second of your quit and take the good with the bad!
^^^ Pab speaks the truth. There will be challenges. Fog can set in any day for either of you. And life throws curveballs where "just one" starts to sound like something you might get away with. Read the stories of other quitters, see what they went through. Keep it going strong. I like how you are supporting each other- that's key too!
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Proud to quit with you today a-a-ron!
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With you guy's. I am officially at 24 hours at 10:02 Am EST, this morning for it to be 24 hours. Feels Great!
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Proud to quit with you today a-a-ron!
Lmfao! KP
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Great job so far- keep posting in here as you go. Have you been learning how the addiction works? You could have some challenges coming soon. Just get through them, one by one. Get on here if needed. Keep reading. Keep making connections- they can get you through it when tough times come. The nicotine has left your body, flushed out. Now some other compounds in the sh** will take longer, and your body has some healing to do. But hour by hour, day by day, it all stacks up. The more challenges you face down, the more wins you get. The more wins you get, the stronger your quit. Keep it going you're doing great!
Thank you, and thanks for asking.
I am indeed starting to learn more about how this works. I had gotten to the point in my addiction where I just wanted a dip in all the time...so the first few days have just been about pushing through.
I do anticipate triggers to start to become more and more of a problem. I worry a bit about this weekend, though I do have some social activities planned that will help keep me out and active. Otherwise, I'm probably going to go for walks, sit and watch football and stay on KTC.
Also, thanks to Zeno have some digits now. He and I have been texting a bit this afternoon.
Very impressed by this community so far. Thanks for the encouragement!
what helped me was tic tacs, just something to try. :)
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It's been too long since I've updated my process. Everything is going very well. Most days I don't even think about chew. Thanksgiving was really really hard, but I pushed through it. Christmas I'm not going to have one second of that week to myself nor New Years', so I think I should be fine there. Just a few more days, really, and I'm HOF bound.
For those still in the early days (1-28) -- IT FREAKING GETS BETTER. Just hang with it. Obsess over quitting in the early days. It should be the only thing on your mind as you go to work, come back home, and everything in between. Do it for you. And if you ever get tempted, remember how much work you'll flush down the toilet. That's the thing that gets me every time I'm tempted.
Thank you, everyone, for the vast amount of support thus far. And to those who're new, keep at it.