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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: e=mc^2 on September 18, 2015, 02:47:00 AM
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Hey everyone, new here. Just turned 22 about 10 days ago. For sake of simplicity with math, lets just say I started smoking the day I turned 18. Used a vape to quit smoking for a while, then it turned to vaping inside the house, and smoking outside. Eventually got hooked on dipping since my job became a smoke free place. Grizzly mint and cope longcut straight. For the last 10 months or so I've been on General Snus mint. Crazy how in perspective, i've been "on" nicotine for 4 years... I'd hate to see that turn in to 5, or 10.
My main immediate concern is studying. EE major and I'd hate if I would not be able to focus on studying. Not looking forward to the fog.
Technically, and officially.. Day 1 today 9/17/15. Glad to be here.
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Hey everyone, new here. Just turned 22 about 10 days ago. For sake of simplicity with math, lets just say I started smoking the day I turned 18. Used a vape to quit smoking for a while, then it turned to vaping inside the house, and smoking outside. Eventually got hooked on dipping since my job became a smoke free place. Grizzly mint and cope longcut straight. For the last 10 months or so I've been on General Snus mint. Crazy how in perspective, i've been "on" nicotine for 4 years... I'd hate to see that turn in to 5, or 10. My main immediate concern is studying. EE major and I'd hate if I would not be able to focus on studying. Not looking forward to the fog.
Technically, and officially.. Day 1 today 9/17/15. Glad to be here.
You might find it hard to concentrate the first week or so, and probably be jittery.
Get up and walk around for a bit. Just accept that you'll be a little off for a few days.
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Hey everyone, new here. Just turned 22 about 10 days ago. For sake of simplicity with math, lets just say I started smoking the day I turned 18. Used a vape to quit smoking for a while, then it turned to vaping inside the house, and smoking outside. Eventually got hooked on dipping since my job became a smoke free place. Grizzly mint and cope longcut straight. For the last 10 months or so I've been on General Snus mint. Crazy how in perspective, i've been "on" nicotine for 4 years... I'd hate to see that turn in to 5, or 10. My main immediate concern is studying. EE major and I'd hate if I would not be able to focus on studying. Not looking forward to the fog.
Technically, and officially.. Day 1 today 9/17/15. Glad to be here.
You might find it hard to concentrate the first week or so, and probably be jittery.
Get up and walk around for a bit. Just accept that you'll be a little off for a few days.
Einstein didn't chew. Nor did Escher.
It seems in your head right now like you need it to focus or make you better. One day at a time, by giving your word and keeping it, I promise that you will see the truth. You can do this.
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Glad to have you here!
Now you see why replacing nicotine with nicotine doesn't work. What does work, however, is the system we have going on the site. Show up every day, post roll and honor your word, and repeat. If you truly hate nicotine and are ready to quit, if your word has any sort of value to it at all, and if you get involved with the community here, you'll do just fine. If just one of those things is not happening, though, that's enough to make this a lot harder than it needs to be, if not impossible. The site works on accountability, and if you're not here nor does anyone know you, then accountability can't exist. I'm not saying that's going to be you, I'm just really trying to stress that involvement with the site is key.
Happy belated birthday, congratulations on the best decision you've made, and I'm glad to be quit with you today!
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Hey everyone, new here. Just turned 22 about 10 days ago. For sake of simplicity with math, lets just say I started smoking the day I turned 18. Used a vape to quit smoking for a while, then it turned to vaping inside the house, and smoking outside. Eventually got hooked on dipping since my job became a smoke free place. Grizzly mint and cope longcut straight. For the last 10 months or so I've been on General Snus mint. Crazy how in perspective, i've been "on" nicotine for 4 years... I'd hate to see that turn in to 5, or 10. My main immediate concern is studying. EE major and I'd hate if I would not be able to focus on studying. Not looking forward to the fog.
Technically, and officially.. Day 1 today 9/17/15. Glad to be here.
You might find it hard to concentrate the first week or so, and probably be jittery.
Get up and walk around for a bit. Just accept that you'll be a little off for a few days.
Einstein didn't chew. Nor did Escher.
It seems in your head right now like you need it to focus or make you better. One day at a time, by giving your word and keeping it, I promise that you will see the truth. You can do this.
What I meant was, I've kinda been putting off quitting because I was afraid of the withdrawal symptoms that will come with it. I definitely don't think it makes me better. I hate that I am/was dependent on it, and I hate that nicotine would control my emotions.
Thanks all for your words.
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Im glad you took a good long look at it and decided now was the time. No matter when you did it there were / are going to be side effects. I would rather have them now while I am cancer free then trying to give it up after cancer has set it on me.
Post roll and exchange digits.
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Im glad you took a good long look at it and decided now was the time. No matter when you did it there were / are going to be side effects. I would rather have them now while I am cancer free then trying to give it up after cancer has set it on me.
Post roll and exchange digits.
Thats definitely a good way of looking at it. Might as well get through the withdrawal now..
Day 2 and been having some craves, nothing too bad. I'm definitely thinking about getting some alternative snuff or something, or maybe some gum.
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I was going to quit when I was 22. That was the "before I get married" quit. Sure would like to have those 24 yrs back.
Put the shit down now son, and don't look back. It only gets harder the longer that you put it off.
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I was going to quit when I was 22. That was the "before I get married" quit. Sure would like to have those 24 yrs back.
Put the shit down now son, and don't look back. It only gets harder the longer that you put it off.
^^^^ This is true.
I've been a nicotine addict for at least 35 years. I "quit" countless times in the past. The next time I would start to use nicotine I would say to myself "no big deal, I can quit whenever I want". I never decided to quit for good. That has always been my problem.
I am posting roll here again tomorrow for Day 15. I can't wait to see you guys there too. B)B
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It's smart to quit while you're young. You're not much younger than myself. I dipped for around 3 years and now I'm going on 28 days since my last dip. It's the longest amount of time in those 3 years without dipping.
Show up. Poll roll. And live up to your word daily and you'll succeed.
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I was going to quit when I was 22. That was the "before I get married" quit. Sure would like to have those 24 yrs back.
Put the shit down now son, and don't look back. It only gets harder the longer that you put it off.
^^^^ This is true.
I've been a nicotine addict for at least 35 years. I "quit" countless times in the past. The next time I would start to use nicotine I would say to myself "no big deal, I can quit whenever I want". I never decided to quit for good. That has always been my problem.
I am posting roll here again tomorrow for Day 15. I can't wait to see you guys there too. B)B
I started at the age of 12. By the time I was 20 I thought about quitting but I was young and dumb and invincible, only bad things happen to older people. 30 years old , dipping is nice relaxing daily routine, nothings happened yet probably not going to. 40 years old having a little blood pressure problems ,nothing major, tried numerous times to quit, can't do this shit by myself. 48 years old heart attack doc says from nicotine, so what I'm an addict, I can't quit this by myself. December 28 almost 2 years after heart attack (now that's pathetic ) found ktc the help I needed to save my life! My point, today is the day to quit, no matter what age, it takes your youth, health and family! Quit now because tomorrow may never get here or be 38 year's later!
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Thanks everyone for your input. In day 3 and coming back here to read your encouragement and words of support. I find myself trying to rationalize, "one last," and come in here to destroy that thought 'Remshot' . I quit with all of you.
edit: just keeping this updated cause I hope to use this as a journal somewhat. picked up 3 cans of hooch. mint, classic, and whiskey. definitely helps to take the edge off when need be
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Thanks everyone for your input. In day 3 and coming back here to read your encouragement and words of support. I find myself trying to rationalize, "one last," and come in here to destroy that thought 'Remshot' . I quit with all of you.
edit: just keeping this updated cause I hope to use this as a journal somewhat. picked up 3 cans of hooch. mint, classic, and whiskey. definitely helps to take the edge off when need be
I had 'one last' every day for 30 years. Everyone on KTC can say the same. I also studied the sciences as an undergrad and in grad school. It is damn hard, and most science majors tend to study solo, which is great temptation to stick a dip in as the hours pass by while you work on your problem sets. Keep on posting roll every day and be a man of your word: you need to learn a better way to concentrate and study than using dip.
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Morning of day 6, quit going strong. These single digit days seem so small compared to even just double digits, but I got 6 days and thats 6 more nicotine free days that I've had probably since before I turned 18. Past couple mornings day 3 and day 4 felt a little off, couldn't tell what it was. Maybe lack of sleep, withdrawal, or a iittle bit of both. But I am excited to say that I feel good this morning, and its encouraging to feel health improvements so early on.
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Morning of day 6, quit going strong. These single digit days seem so small compared to even just double digits, but I got 6 days and thats 6 more nicotine free days that I've had probably since before I turned 18. Past couple mornings day 3 and day 4 felt a little off, couldn't tell what it was. Maybe lack of sleep, withdrawal, or a iittle bit of both. But I am excited to say that I feel good this morning, and its encouraging to feel health improvements so early on.
Keep piling em up Einstein. You are free from the slavery you willingly obliged for too many years. To maintain said freedom you need only keep cat turds out of your mouth. These victories will start to really pile up in short order. Keep your guard up and quit ODAAT, it gets even better.
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Morning of day 6, quit going strong. These single digit days seem so small compared to even just double digits, but I got 6 days and thats 6 more nicotine free days that I've had probably since before I turned 18. Past couple mornings day 3 and day 4 felt a little off, couldn't tell what it was. Maybe lack of sleep, withdrawal, or a iittle bit of both. But I am excited to say that I feel good this morning, and its encouraging to feel health improvements so early on.
Keep piling em up Einstein. You are free from the slavery you willingly obliged for too many years. To maintain said freedom you need only keep cat turds out of your mouth. These victories will start to really pile up in short order. Keep your guard up and quit ODAAT, it gets even better.
Nice going Albert E. stay strong!
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Thank you JB65 and KingNothing for your encouragement. Today, the 25th, day 8, quit still going strong. A few things I've found during my quit, need to find a healthy way to deal with stress, and just do life in general. Perhaps more exercising is due.
I got lunch with my bestfriend from highschool who I haven't seen in 3 years, and it was nice to not have to hide my dip around her, or secretly toss it out (especially since I'm interested in her :P )
Also got 2 more cans of Hooch in the mail today... I used the 2 free sample offer (just pay shipping). Got Cherry and Spitfire. When the store owner was describing Spitfire to me (when I bought my first 3, in my first few days of quit), I didn't understand it. But DAMN, this stuff is delicious!! I haven't bought any gum or mints yet, (probably should, might be cheaper) but alternative snuff has definitely been making this quit easier than I thought it would be.
Fuck the nic bitch!
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Thank you JB65 and KingNothing for your encouragement. Today, the 25th, day 8, quit still going strong. A few things I've found during my quit, need to find a healthy way to deal with stress, and just do life in general. Perhaps more exercising is due.
I got lunch with my bestfriend from highschool who I haven't seen in 3 years, and it was nice to not have to hide my dip around her, or secretly toss it out (especially since I'm interested in her :P )
Also got 2 more cans of Hooch in the mail today... I used the 2 free sample offer (just pay shipping). Got Cherry and Spitfire. When the store owner was describing Spitfire to me (when I bought my first 3, in my first few days of quit), I didn't understand it. But DAMN, this stuff is delicious!! I haven't bought any gum or mints yet, (probably should, might be cheaper) but alternative snuff has definitely been making this quit easier than I thought it would be.
Fuck the nic bitch!
that's a good run. You are over the physical and it's all a lot of mental games. Tired, fog, anger, frustration. A lot of that type of shit will come and go. You say no and weather the storm. It will pass. Exercise is good. This friend could be good, but you ARE going through something major that can really fuck you up and could mess with a new relationship.
Congrats on 8--double digits in 2 days.
I quit with you.
Mike
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Thank you JB65 and KingNothing for your encouragement. Today, the 25th, day 8, quit still going strong. A few things I've found during my quit, need to find a healthy way to deal with stress, and just do life in general. Perhaps more exercising is due.
I got lunch with my bestfriend from highschool who I haven't seen in 3 years, and it was nice to not have to hide my dip around her, or secretly toss it out (especially since I'm interested in her :P )
Also got 2 more cans of Hooch in the mail today... I used the 2 free sample offer (just pay shipping). Got Cherry and Spitfire. When the store owner was describing Spitfire to me (when I bought my first 3, in my first few days of quit), I didn't understand it. But DAMN, this stuff is delicious!! I haven't bought any gum or mints yet, (probably should, might be cheaper) but alternative snuff has definitely been making this quit easier than I thought it would be.
Fuck the nic bitch!
that's a good run. You are over the physical and it's all a lot of mental games. Tired, fog, anger, frustration. A lot of that type of shit will come and go. You say no and weather the storm. It will pass. Exercise is good. This friend could be good, but you ARE going through something major that can really fuck you up and could mess with a new relationship.
Congrats on 8--double digits in 2 days.
I quit with you.
Mike
Hmmm, woman, could help,could screw your head up! Hehe! Doing great! Damn proud to be quit with you!
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Perhaps more exercising is due + I'm interested in her :P
= two birds with one stone if you know what I mean...
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Day 24 Update:
Thanks everyone for your support. Quit still going strong (as if there was ever a question). In this time I've been "stressed," and had "anxiety," but realized its natural reactions that normal people have that don't have nicotine in their blood 24/7. I've learned that I need to find new ways to deal with stress. About a week ago I went to an electronic music show (call it a rave if you want ;) ) and perhaps that was my biggest "trigger," yet.. Of course, I posted roll that morning so there was no question about me being nic free, that day, and for the rest of my days. But still, I was worried how things might go being surrouned by thangs... But I digress.
I know i've posted about my main concern being school and studying, aside from the first week withdrawals and fog, everythings been great!
According to this http://www.convertunits.com/dates/100/d ... p+17,+2015 (http://www.convertunits.com/dates/100/daysfrom/Sep+17,+2015) , I shall making 100 days the day after Christmas. Very exciting. ODAAT!
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Thanks everyone for your input. In day 3 and coming back here to read your encouragement and words of support. I find myself trying to rationalize, "one last," and come in here to destroy that thought 'Remshot' . I quit with all of you.
edit: just keeping this updated cause I hope to use this as a journal somewhat. picked up 3 cans of hooch. mint, classic, and whiskey. definitely helps to take the edge off when need be
Oh day 3 me... You're cute. 'finger point'
As I type this I got 24 days. I wouldn't want to fuck that up!
Also.. In this time I've had a couple cig/dip dreams. I wonder if its the fact that we must be active in our quit and consciously think about it all day, or subconsciously I want nicotine. Thoughts? Any psychologists in the house??
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You young'uns and your "electronic music shows"....
Back in my day we had to amuse ourselves with feathers and straw.
I'm glad to quit with you today Einstein and I think we will both have a great Christmas this year. :D
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You young'uns and your "electronic music shows"....
Back in my day we had to amuse ourselves with feathers and straw.
I'm glad to quit with you today Einstein and I think we will both have a great Christmas this year. :D
Haha, as if you didn't grow up during Woodstock. I know we got a bunch of old farts on this board. Absolutely kidding.
Christmas will be great I'm sure. I'm glad to be quit with you as well Stranger. I'm fortunate that "the holidays," isn't a trigger for me. I hope its not for you. My coworker mentioned about not being quit because Thanksgiving was coming up, or something along those lines. Is it stress with family? I don't know. I never understood it. I'm just a baby at 22 years old. Of course when the questions start coming from relatives about school.. I guess thats kind of stressful.
Just an open question to anyone cause I'm curious and didn't really understand the rationale (of course its an addict's rationale).
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You young'uns and your "electronic music shows"....
Back in my day we had to amuse ourselves with feathers and straw.
I'm glad to quit with you today Einstein and I think we will both have a great Christmas this year. :D
Haha, as if you didn't grow up during Woodstock. I know we got a bunch of old farts on this board. Absolutely kidding.
Christmas will be great I'm sure. I'm glad to be quit with you as well Stranger. I'm fortunate that "the holidays," isn't a trigger for me. I hope its not for you. My coworker mentioned about not being quit because Thanksgiving was coming up, or something along those lines. Is it stress with family? I don't know. I never understood it. I'm just a baby at 22 years old. Of course when the questions start coming from relatives about school.. I guess thats kind of stressful.
Just an open question to anyone cause I'm curious and didn't really understand the rationale (of course its an addict's rationale).
I was joking, I was only 3 years old when Woodstock took place. I bet Johnny Smallberries was at Woodstock so you might need to check with him about that. LOL.
My generation was the 80's and Reagan and low taxes and good times, and we all loved to have a dip in back then.
Triggers, triggers, triggers - I've really been trying to figure out what mine were myself lately.
Before I quit it seemed like I almost always had a dip in my mouth. I wasn't really chewing because of a trigger, I was chewing because I needed every last drop of nicotine that I could get.
At the moment I think I get a trigger when I open my fridge and that can of Copenhagen long cut isn't there like it used to be. Being around anyone using nicotine makes me flinch a little bit too. The key is to remember the promise we made and to keep that promise. B)B
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You young'uns and your "electronic music shows"....
Back in my day we had to amuse ourselves with feathers and straw.
I'm glad to quit with you today Einstein and I think we will both have a great Christmas this year. :D
Haha, as if you didn't grow up during Woodstock. I know we got a bunch of old farts on this board. Absolutely kidding.
Christmas will be great I'm sure. I'm glad to be quit with you as well Stranger. I'm fortunate that "the holidays," isn't a trigger for me. I hope its not for you. My coworker mentioned about not being quit because Thanksgiving was coming up, or something along those lines. Is it stress with family? I don't know. I never understood it. I'm just a baby at 22 years old. Of course when the questions start coming from relatives about school.. I guess thats kind of stressful.
Just an open question to anyone cause I'm curious and didn't really understand the rationale (of course its an addict's rationale).
I was joking, I was only 3 years old when Woodstock took place. I bet Johnny Smallberries was at Woodstock so you might need to check with him about that. LOL.
My generation was the 80's and Reagan and low taxes and good times, and we all loved to have a dip in back then.
Triggers, triggers, triggers - I've really been trying to figure out what mine were myself lately.
Before I quit it seemed like I almost always had a dip in my mouth. I wasn't really chewing because of a trigger, I was chewing because I needed every last drop of nicotine that I could get.
At the moment I think I get a trigger when I open my fridge and that can of Copenhagen long cut isn't there like it used to be. Being around anyone using nicotine makes me flinch a little bit too. The key is to remember the promise we made and to keep that promise. B)B
We're addicts, and everything use to be a trigger. Think about it. Now we make a promise daily to our brothers and sisters but more importantly to ourselves. We're doing this daily to live longer, be more acceptable in society, except with our other redneck spitter friends. Don't you love how your family smiles and says I'm so glad you quit that nasty shit! As far as your coworker, until he realizes he's an addict and wants to quit he will be just like we once were, always had an excuse to use and never a good enough one to quit! Damn proud of you Einstein, never go back to a user! 38 year slave, never had a normal life. Life's great! Quit on!
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e=mc, hell I suck at math. I don't suck at quitting the monster like yourself. Keep up the good work. Proud of you!
I used smokey mountain the first few weeks. I was able to find at walmart (the other evil place)then finally bought a can after I hadn't used any SM in a few days. took one plug spit it out within a few minutes it was weird how it made my mouth burn that time. I went the next morning and spiked it in the garbage. Let me say I did use it as a crutch/oral fixation.
Keep up the good work!
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e=mc, hell I suck at math. I don't suck at quitting the monster like yourself. Keep up the good work. Proud of you!
I used smokey mountain the first few weeks. I was able to find at walmart (the other evil place)then finally bought a can after I hadn't used any SM in a few days. took one plug spit it out within a few minutes it was weird how it made my mouth burn that time. I went the next morning and spiked it in the garbage. Let me say I did use it as a crutch/oral fixation.
Keep up the good work!
Thanks eyehatecope! Are you still using any alternative snuff? I'm working on a trial 5 pack of smokey mountain I ordered. Using it as a crutch/oral fixation as well. Keeps my mouth busy. I think I'm just using it since i have it, and its there. Anythings better than nicotine! We'll see if I decide to buy more when I run out. I do have 2 fat bags of wintergreen/mint life savers I bought week 1 of my quit.
On a side note... I don't consider myself good at math either. In fact, i'm actually legit scared/nervous at how, "not good at math I am." I don't suck thats for sure... But it doesn't come easy to me and I have to work hard for it. Having failed the 1st semester of calc 3 times, and first semester physics 2 times.. I think I finally figured out what I've been doing wrong. I hope this doesn't mean i'm going to be a failure as an engineer.
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e=mc, hell I suck at math. I don't suck at quitting the monster like yourself. Keep up the good work. Proud of you!
I used smokey mountain the first few weeks. I was able to find at walmart (the other evil place)then finally bought a can after I hadn't used any SM in a few days. took one plug spit it out within a few minutes it was weird how it made my mouth burn that time. I went the next morning and spiked it in the garbage. Let me say I did use it as a crutch/oral fixation.
Keep up the good work!
Thanks eyehatecope! Are you still using any alternative snuff? I'm working on a trial 5 pack of smokey mountain I ordered. Using it as a crutch/oral fixation as well. Keeps my mouth busy. I think I'm just using it since i have it, and its there. Anythings better than nicotine! We'll see if I decide to buy more when I run out. I do have 2 fat bags of wintergreen/mint life savers I bought week 1 of my quit.
On a side note... I don't consider myself good at math either. In fact, i'm actually legit scared/nervous at how, "not good at math I am." I don't suck thats for sure... But it doesn't come easy to me and I have to work hard for it. Having failed the 1st semester of calc 3 times, and first semester physics 2 times.. I think I finally figured out what I've been doing wrong. I hope this doesn't mean i'm going to be a failure as an engineer.
No longer using alternative. Last can I bought when I got a plug and it made my mouth burn. Keep using it for that oral fixation as long as you need to though. No doubt it's better than the other. And good luck with school bro!
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Day 30 Update:
Up early 5AM here. Going to get a nice breakfast in and study until 12 when my 9 hour shift starts. I feel like every time I come to update here, I have so much to say but it just disappears. Quit is going strong. Posting roll EDD. Had the fog a couple of times last week, but to be honest I could've just been crashing from early morning coffee. Normal feelings of sadness, stress, happiness (maybe more happiness now), and everything in between that nicotine muted.
Maybe its all in my head, but one thing I've noticed is that I can eat a lot more without feeling full, which is weird because I feel like I might be overeating.
Anyways.. time for coffee. Thanks December and everyone for your support.
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Day 30 Update:
Up early 5AM here. Going to get a nice breakfast in and study until 12 when my 9 hour shift starts. I feel like every time I come to update here, I have so much to say but it just disappears. Quit is going strong. Posting roll EDD. Had the fog a couple of times last week, but to be honest I could've just been crashing from early morning coffee. Normal feelings of sadness, stress, happiness (maybe more happiness now), and everything in between that nicotine muted.
Maybe its all in my head, but one thing I've noticed is that I can eat a lot more without feeling full, which is weird because I feel like I might be overeating.
Anyways.. time for coffee. Thanks December and everyone for your support.
Congrats on your 30 Einstein! Welcome to your month 2 proud to quit with you today
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Congrats on the progress. I got to be honest some days in college I thought the only thing getting me through calculus homework was dip, and how lazy of me to let that be my anchor. You are stronger than that!
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Thank you tjschu and thank you CDK. And yes, I originally thought the same thing when I started my quit. In fact, I was worried about my study performance if you read my first few posts lol. Truth is, I can work through it just fine without it. Fuck the nic bitch! Oh the lies we tell our selves, or that its "too hard to quit."
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Thank you tjschu and thank you CDK. And yes, I originally thought the same thing when I started my quit. In fact, I was worried about my study performance if you read my first few posts lol. Truth is, I can work through it just fine without it. Fuck the nic bitch! Oh the lies we tell our selves, or that its "too hard to quit."
Great start... 30 days is huge.
We wish at times we were better with tobacco.
Wishing is not realty.
Nicotine has never helped anyone, other than those wanting to die early.
I quit with you today.
Stay strong today.
Young is the best time to quit.
Rawls 339
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Thank you Rawls. I quit with you.
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Thank you Rawls. I quit with you.
This thread and your quit are inspirational. You are the real deal.
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Thank you Rawls. I quit with you.
This thread and your quit are inspirational. You are the real deal.
Don't look back son, this is definitely one thing you will never regret QUITTING!
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For when I look back on this thread in the future...
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At the hospital, my grandpa passed away. Sitting outside with some family while my grandma has some alone time. My cousin and aunties are smoking. Tempting, sorta, not really. Typing this from a distance to avoid temptation. It's poison. I'm an addict, and forever will be.
Sorry to hear about your grandpa Einstein. I know you know this already, but it's worth repeating: 1 problem + nicotine = 2 problems. It will not help you or your feelings or bring your gramps back.
Nice job coming here with it. Stay strong and text some brethren to help you if you need it.
My condolences brother. Be strong. Stay quit. Prayers for you and your family. Quitting with you today
That sux. Dip will not cure or change any of it. You have to power through. May God guide you and your family during this trying time.
Very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. Stay strong brother.
6 weeks today. Tobacco is poison. Nicotine is poison. Never use again.
Thank you everyone for your support. I'd quote all you guys but there is quite a bit. I've seen and read each message and I appreciate each and every one of them. I quit with you guys today.
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Day 46 update:
Looking back, I'm amazed at how much progress I've made in this short amount of time. 6 weeks and 4 days... I guess that is actually some what lengthy.
I've found that I no longer use alternative dip or gum or whatever. I still have 2 large bags of lifesavers mints that I bought at the beginning of my quit that are still relatively full. Around weeks 3-4, the alternative still helped take the edge off, kind of placebo. But now, its too much of a hassle for what its worth... Gotta rinse my mouth, clean my teeth. No bueno.
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Day 46 update:
Looking back, I'm amazed at how much progress I've made in this short amount of time. 6 weeks and 4 days... I guess that is actually some what lengthy.
I've found that I no longer use alternative dip or gum or whatever. I still have 2 large bags of lifesavers mints that I bought at the beginning of my quit that are still relatively full. Around weeks 3-4, the alternative still helped take the edge off, kind of placebo. But now, its too much of a hassle for what its worth... Gotta rinse my mouth, clean my teeth. No bueno.
6 weeks and 4 days is bad ass. Sounds like you have the oral habit under control. Great progress. Great example for all of us.
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Day 52 Update: Half way and some change to the HOF! Lets seeÂ…
Ironically (or maybe not ironic technically speaking), this is probably the best semester IÂ’ve performed in my college career. I canÂ’t believe I was so worried about performing poorly. To my credit though, I have been working extremely hard this semester. Something about the whole, graduate in 4 years, and when its finally your 4th year and youÂ’re not near graduating kinda kicks everything in gear.
DonÂ’t really experience craves so much as they are thoughts. These thoughts get answered with a swift: no, thatÂ’s poison, and no, youÂ’re an addict.
I think my most recent noticeable progression is that, I don’t seek the “after food dip.” During the first few weeks I would crave a dip after eating, kinda like a 1-2 punch, being full from eating and then BAM. I guess early on that was kind of replaced with alternative.
I know IÂ’m only half way to the HOF, and relatively speaking whats 50 days on the rest of my life, butÂ…IÂ’m thankful for that day on September 17.. To be quite honest, IÂ’m not entirely sure what triggered my quit, like really pushed me over the edge. Not sure if IÂ’ve written it yet in this thread but lets seeÂ…
Maybe it was driving to my work (30 miles from my house) to get that one specific brand
Maybe it was having to ninja a dip after dinner with lady friends. Oh man this was a big one.
Maybe it was the thought of my future girlfriend or wife.
It was being a slave to a chemical.
Oh right, there it is, all those reasons. Just had to remind myself.
Quit on! 'oh yeah'
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Day 52 Update: Half way and some change to the HOF! Lets seeÂ…
Ironically (or maybe not ironic technically speaking), this is probably the best semester IÂ’ve performed in my college career. I canÂ’t believe I was so worried about performing poorly. To my credit though, I have been working extremely hard this semester. Something about the whole, graduate in 4 years, and when its finally your 4th year and youÂ’re not near graduating kinda kicks everything in gear.
DonÂ’t really experience craves so much as they are thoughts. These thoughts get answered with a swift: no, thatÂ’s poison, and no, youÂ’re an addict.
I think my most recent noticeable progression is that, I don’t seek the “after food dip.” During the first few weeks I would crave a dip after eating, kinda like a 1-2 punch, being full from eating and then BAM. I guess early on that was kind of replaced with alternative.
I know IÂ’m only half way to the HOF, and relatively speaking whats 50 days on the rest of my life, butÂ…IÂ’m thankful for that day on September 17.. To be quite honest, IÂ’m not entirely sure what triggered my quit, like really pushed me over the edge. Not sure if IÂ’ve written it yet in this thread but lets seeÂ…
Maybe it was driving to my work (30 miles from my house) to get that one specific brand
Maybe it was having to ninja a dip after dinner with lady friends. Oh man this was a big one.
Maybe it was the thought of my future girlfriend or wife.
It was being a slave to a chemical.
Oh right, there it is, all those reasons. Just had to remind myself.
Quit on! 'oh yeah'
Man Einstein, having you in this forum is like being able to talk to myself in my distant past. I am really psyched that you are taking your life back so much earlier than I did. :)
College was when I really cemented myself into tobacco use. And it was also the time that I told myself that dipping helped me pass tests somehow when it really never did. I'm not sure how many girlfriends I blew off because I'd rather have a dip than spend time with them when I was in college.
It is great to see you winning today my friend.
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Day 52 Update: Half way and some change to the HOF! Lets seeÂ…
Ironically (or maybe not ironic technically speaking), this is probably the best semester IÂ’ve performed in my college career. I canÂ’t believe I was so worried about performing poorly. To my credit though, I have been working extremely hard this semester. Something about the whole, graduate in 4 years, and when its finally your 4th year and youÂ’re not near graduating kinda kicks everything in gear.
DonÂ’t really experience craves so much as they are thoughts. These thoughts get answered with a swift: no, thatÂ’s poison, and no, youÂ’re an addict.
I think my most recent noticeable progression is that, I don’t seek the “after food dip.” During the first few weeks I would crave a dip after eating, kinda like a 1-2 punch, being full from eating and then BAM. I guess early on that was kind of replaced with alternative.
I know IÂ’m only half way to the HOF, and relatively speaking whats 50 days on the rest of my life, butÂ…IÂ’m thankful for that day on September 17.. To be quite honest, IÂ’m not entirely sure what triggered my quit, like really pushed me over the edge. Not sure if IÂ’ve written it yet in this thread but lets seeÂ…
Maybe it was driving to my work (30 miles from my house) to get that one specific brand
Maybe it was having to ninja a dip after dinner with lady friends. Oh man this was a big one.
Maybe it was the thought of my future girlfriend or wife.
It was being a slave to a chemical.
Oh right, there it is, all those reasons. Just had to remind myself.
Quit on! 'oh yeah'
Man Einstein, having you in this forum is like being able to talk to myself in my distant past. I am really psyched that you are taking your life back so much earlier than I did. :)
College was when I really cemented myself into tobacco use. And it was also the time that I told myself that dipping helped me pass tests somehow when it really never did. I'm not sure how many girlfriends I blew off because I'd rather have a dip than spend time with them when I was in college.
It is great to see you winning today my friend.
The more I read about this kid, the more I like him! I know so many young men your age that don't give a shit about life or death! You're a smart kid and I expect to continue to read nothing but success stories from you! Damn proud of you and you damn well should be! Quit on young man and remember I'm a pm away 24-7!
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Congratulations on your Hall of Fame day Einstein! I'm proud to quit with you in our December group. B)B
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Congratulations on your Hall of Fame day Einstein! I'm proud to quit with you in our December group. B)B
Congrats on HOF brother!!!! Proud to quit with you!!!
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Congratulations on your Hall of Fame day Einstein! I'm proud to quit with you in our December group. B)B
Congrats on HOF brother!!!! Proud to quit with you!!!
CONGRATS.... Well done young man!
I Quit with you today.
Rawls 403
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Nice intro. It kinda ends at 1/2 way to HOF. No HOF speech. Is your story over?
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Congratulations on your Hall of Fame day Einstein! I'm proud to quit with you in our December group. B)B
Congrats on HOF brother!!!! Proud to quit with you!!!
CONGRATS.... Well done young man!
I Quit with you today.
Rawls 403
Wow! HOF! Badass my friend. Keep it up and share with other dippers you know! Damn proud to be quit with you!
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Congratulations on your Hall of Fame day Einstein! I'm proud to quit with you in our December group. B)B
Congrats on HOF brother!!!! Proud to quit with you!!!
CONGRATS.... Well done young man!
I Quit with you today.
Rawls 403
Wow! HOF! Badass my friend. Keep it up and share with other dippers you know! Damn proud to be quit with you!
Great Job. Proud you are a Dec '15 Disciple
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Congratulations on your Hall of Fame day Einstein! I'm proud to quit with you in our December group. B)B
Congrats on HOF brother!!!! Proud to quit with you!!!
CONGRATS.... Well done young man!
I Quit with you today.
Rawls 403
Wow! HOF! Badass my friend. Keep it up and share with other dippers you know! Damn proud to be quit with you!
Great Job. Proud you are a Dec '15 Disciple
Congrats on 300!! Keep adding those +1s
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Congrats on the 4th floor man!!! Keep kicking ass in here! Proud to quit with you EDD!!
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Congrats on the 4th floor man!!! Keep kicking ass in here! Proud to quit with you EDD!!
^^^ what he said. Damn proud to quit with you in Dec. 400 is bad ass and you earned it. Now get back to studying