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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: Dalco on October 09, 2014, 06:05:00 AM
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Hello everyone. My name is Daniel but you can call me Dalco. I'm 18years old and I live in Iowa. I've been chewing hard for about a year and a half, a can every day of mostly Copenhagen wintergreen. I had my first chew at 16, the smallest pinch of Skoal Apple that my friend gave to me at a minor league baseball game. One of the players told me I should stop now while I could, and he was damn right. I've wanted to quit for a little while now, and I've looked at this website a few times. I think it'll be helpful, very helpful. For me, dipping has always been a thing since I moved here that we would do every morning on the way to school, just as we will take our final ones tomorrow morning. Always while driving I put a good one in. But lately it's been in the morning, twice during school and finishing the can at home. My mouth and teeth aren't in terrible shape but they leave some to be desired for sure. I tried the fake stuff and it never worked. Tried a mix and went right back to the cope. But this is it. I want a wife and family someday with my mouth still intact, so today is the day. Expect many posts today and every day keeping you all updated. Have a great day everybody. -Dalco
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Hello everyone. My name is Daniel but you can call me Dalco. I'm 18years old and I live in Iowa. I've been chewing hard for about a year and a half, a can every day of mostly Copenhagen wintergreen. I had my first chew at 16, the smallest pinch of Skoal Apple that my friend gave to me at a minor league baseball game. One of the players told me I should stop now while I could, and he was damn right. I've wanted to quit for a little while now, and I've looked at this website a few times. I think it'll be helpful, very helpful. For me, dipping has always been a thing since I moved here that we would do every morning on the way to school, just as we will take our final ones tomorrow morning. Always while driving I put a good one in. But lately it's been in the morning, twice during school and finishing the can at home. My mouth and teeth aren't in terrible shape but they leave some to be desired for sure. I tried the fake stuff and it never worked. Tried a mix and went right back to the cope. But this is it. I want a wife and family someday with my mouth still intact, so today is the day. Expect many posts today and every day keeping you all updated. Have a great day everybody. -Dalco
Very good move Dalco. Very.
You can do this. It takes 2 things... balls, and integrity. You gotta have the balls to give your word. You just did that. Now you gotta have the integrity to keep it. Every morning you post your promise in your group, and then you gotta have the integrity to claw your eyes out if you have to... but under no circumstances do you break your word.
I promise you this, you will never look back at this day and say "man, I really wish I had never quit."
You can do this. And we will help. If you need a number for accountability or help, shoot me a PM. Congratulations on making the best decision of your life.
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Thank you, work. I will definitely need a number because I need someone to talk to this about. Also trying to get my friend to quit with me today also. - Dalco 09Oct14
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Thank you, work. I will definitely need a number because I need someone to talk to this about. Also trying to get my friend to quit with me today also. - Dalco 09Oct14
You've got my number (check you PM), and you've got my support. Remember, post your promise, keep your word.
Also, we ONLY worry about today. We can control today. Tomorrow we will worry about tomorrow.
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Dalco, I wish I would have quit when I was your age... I didn't have KTC though, and it has made all the difference. The KTC way works! Read everything here, and learn how we quit. Once you learn it live it. Don't worry about your friends or anything else, just quit for yourself today. Quitting nicotine is very hard at first, but if you fight one day at a time you can beat it, and it gets so much better. PM me if you need anything.
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Dalco, I wish I would have quit when I was your age... I didn't have KTC though, and it has made all the difference. The KTC way works! Read everything here, and learn how we quit. Once you learn it live it. Don't worry about your friends or anything else, just quit for yourself today. Quitting nicotine is very hard at first, but if you fight one day at a time you can beat it, and it gets so much better. PM me if you need anything.
Dalco, you will see and hear posts like this from dudes twice your age. Do this now, and never look back. There isn't a soul here that is happy that they chewed as long as they did, so quit now before 10 years and thousands of dollars fly by.
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Hey Dalco,
Smart move for a young man. I am a new quitter (11 days). Still feel it at times. First few days are tough. Battle through, stay tough, stay quit. You will thank yourself for a long time. Post roll every-day
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Thanks to all for the support, glad to know I have some people like me behind me and tryin to quit this poison for good. Update- got through school without a dip for the first time in awhile. Crazy.
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There will be a lot of "first time without dip" moments upcoming. Stay strong, and get some digits from your January quit group.
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Don't want to sound dumb, but what should I put in roll every day? And I can only access this on mobile because I don't have my computer so I don't want to mess anything up. Thank you
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There will be a lot of "first time without dip" moments upcoming. Stay strong, and get some digits from your January quit group.
Dalco
Guess we are in the same HOF group. For me, it's been 20+ years of dip/chew and at 42, I've just had enough. Look forward to reading and seeing your success on this site.
Tomorrow, I tackle my greatest challenge (thus far) without tobacco..... Deer hunting. Might grab a low tree stand cause this fog thing really sucks!
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Don't want to sound dumb, but what should I put in roll every day? And I can only access this on mobile because I don't have my computer so I don't want to mess anything up. Thank you
put your screen name, number of days quit, and other stuff...you'll get the hang of it after a few days. No worries. if you need help with mobile posting, i can find the thread for you.
here -- topic/1003072/1/?x=90#new (http://forum.killthecan.org/topic/1003072/1/?x=90#new)
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Dalco,
Just to be blunt for a minute because I was an 18 yr old male once... Don't fuck this up man. Holy shit, I would give my left.. nope make that right nut (left is a little bigger 'winker' ) to have been smart enough to walk away at your age. Instead I get to worry for the rest of my life if the damage has already been done and one day... poof... bad news.
You are clearly smarter than I was at 18 because you are here... I am begging you to be much more of a man than I was at 18 as well and own this quit. Stay strong, lean on others, but do not fall back on your word.
You may not believe this at your age but 20 yrs goes by so fucking fast it's incredible... Seriously, blink and those years are gone. Don't lose those years to the nic bitch like so many of us have....
I quit with you today!
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I didn't start chewing until after I started hunting thank god. I haven't been in awhile, only deer hunted once and shot a nice button buck. Good luck on the hunt though man, and looking forward to seeing your success alongside mine. We can do it!!
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Dalco,
Just to be blunt for a minute because I was an 18 yr old male once... Don't fuck this up man. Holy shit, I would give my left.. nope make that right nut (left is a little bigger 'winker' ) to have been smart enough to walk away at your age. Instead I get to worry for the rest of my life if the damage has already been done and one day... poof... bad news.
You are clearly smarter than I was at 18 because you are here... I am begging you to be much more of a man than I was at 18 as well and own this quit. Stay strong, lean on others, but do not fall back on your word.
You may not believe this at your age but 20 yrs goes by so fucking fast it's incredible... Seriously, blink and those years are gone. Don't lose those years to the nic bitch like so many of us have....
I quit with you today!
Crazy to think ill be in the military before I know it. August will come too soon. Like I said in the original post I truly want a wife that I can have children with and not be the weird dad without half his face because of this addiction. So glad I found this website :) and I appreciate your honesty.
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The question you ask about roll..
Post roll is posting your daily promise to yourself and your quit brothers that you will not use nicotine for the next 24 hr period.
Read.. Importance of posting roll (http://www.killthecan.org/facts-figures/the-importance-of-posting-roll/)
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Dalco, I think it's a safe bet that many of us appreciate the maturity it takes for an 18 year old to recognize his addiction AND take action on it. All of us wish we had that type of wisdom when we were your age. We want this for you. I want this for you, but I'm concerned. Reason being, the majority of young quitters under the age of 25 fail; only 3-5% quit and stay quit. The odds are not I your favor, BUT you are in control of your destiny and choices. Be the anomaly. Be the minority and win.
Shoot me a PM if you need anything. Also I would recommend shooting Knockout a PM...a young super badass quitter who has inspired many.
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Dalco,
Just to be blunt for a minute because I was an 18 yr old male once... Don't fuck this up man. Holy shit, I would give my left.. nope make that right nut (left is a little bigger 'winker' ) to have been smart enough to walk away at your age. Instead I get to worry for the rest of my life if the damage has already been done and one day... poof... bad news.
You are clearly smarter than I was at 18 because you are here... I am begging you to be much more of a man than I was at 18 as well and own this quit. Stay strong, lean on others, but do not fall back on your word.
You may not believe this at your age but 20 yrs goes by so fucking fast it's incredible... Seriously, blink and those years are gone. Don't lose those years to the nic bitch like so many of us have....
I quit with you today!
I second this post. 42 years old and I would kill to go back to 18 and quit. You're making the right move man.
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Post your promise. Keep your word.
Welcome to day 2. You can do this Daniel. Soon the fog will clear, and when it does you will not believe how clear and beautiful the sky will be. Keep putting one foot in front of the thee and remember, you will never have to relive day 1 again.
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Post your promise. Keep your word.
Welcome to day 2. You can do this Daniel. Soon the fog will clear, and when it does you will not believe how clear and beautiful the sky will be. Keep putting one foot in front of the thee and remember, you will never have to relive day 1 again.
So you caved after 4 days because you didn't have access to the site or a computer? Did you get ANYONE'S phone number? Did you think this is a pretend quit site? Help me help you Dalco.
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Post your promise. Keep your word.
Welcome to day 2. You can do this Daniel. Soon the fog will clear, and when it does you will not believe how clear and beautiful the sky will be. Keep putting one foot in front of the thee and remember, you will never have to relive day 1 again.
So you caved after 4 days because you didn't have access to the site or a computer? Did you get ANYONE'S phone number? Did you think this is a pretend quit site? Help me help you Dalco.
Dalco, man up and get back in January right away. YouÂ’ve got some confessing to do or youÂ’re doomed.
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Post your promise. Keep your word.
Welcome to day 2. You can do this Daniel. Soon the fog will clear, and when it does you will not believe how clear and beautiful the sky will be. Keep putting one foot in front of the thee and remember, you will never have to relive day 1 again.
So you caved after 4 days because you didn't have access to the site or a computer? Did you get ANYONE'S phone number? Did you think this is a pretend quit site? Help me help you Dalco.
Come on man. You got this.
But you have some explaining to do... What happened?
Also, so you can't use the no numbers excuse I'll PM you mine..
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Sorry guys. I didn't have access for a few days but it was nobody's fault but mine that I caved. Flushed the rest down the toilet and back at day 1. Posted roll today at like 3am. I'm quitting forsure this time and that's a fact. Period. Good to be back.
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Sorry guys. I didn't have access for a few days but it was nobody's fault but mine that I caved. Flushed the rest down the toilet and back at day 1. Posted roll today at like 3am. I'm quitting forsure this time and that's a fact. Period. Good to be back.
So you are telling us your willpower is so weak, that 3 days without a computer makes you poison yourself?
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I'm sorry to all of January and everyone else helping me on this site. I'm an idiot and I truly apologize for my actions.
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I'm sorry to all of January and everyone else helping me on this site. I'm an idiot and I truly apologize for my actions.
This site works. Brotherhood + Accountability = Success.
Brotherhood... Building a team of support including others walking in the same shoes as you, and some vets on the site. This quit is bigger than you Dalco. It is a team effort and we don't let our team down. That isn't what brothers do... We fight to protect our honor.
Accountability.... Post your promise. Keep your word. One day at a time. Don't focus on the past, you can't change that. Don't think about tomorrow... Focus only on today. You can do anything for a day, if you are a man of your word. But... Price of admission here is to post your promise daily. No more free passes dude - if you have to crawl through Fire to get to Internet... It will be worth the burns.
You can do this. We will help.
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Must not have access again..........do the leaves change colors on the moon?
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Must not have access again..........do the leaves change colors on the moon?
He posted at 1am this morning. Must have been bumped?
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Must not have access again..........do the leaves change colors on the moon?
He posted at 1am this morning. Must have been bumped?
Shit, my bad, I apologize. Maybe the moon has room for morons like me! Stay strong Dalco.
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Must not have access again..........do the leaves change colors on the moon?
He posted at 1am this morning. Must have been bumped?
Shit, my bad, I apologize. Maybe the moon has room for morons like me! Stay strong Dalco.
Your avatar makes up for any wrong today TW.. LMAO Where do you find those?
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What a shame.
Dalco - you had some pretty bad ass quitters reach out to offer support. Integrity is key here. You have to be a man of your word. Those of us that have been on the site for a while know that the success rate for quitters your age is low... Because we all lied to ourselves when we were 18 too. And 19. And 20. And 21. And 22.... This is tough but so worth it. But we can't quit for you.
I sure hope I'm wrong about you. But right now you are very much a long shot. 2 caves in a week? Prover wrong bud. Make me regret posting this.
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Last post for me on your intro Dalco, fool me once............
Dude, you are 18, and in the blink of an eye, you will be 28 - and still using. Trust us on that. Do it now and never look back.