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Title: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on October 04, 2015, 05:49:00 PM
Hey guys, name is jack Smith i go to college at northwood university in michigan.

5 Days deep in the dip less life been chewing for about 5 or 6 years. I've had the flu the past couple of days but i figured this may be the best time to quit. So i consider this my second official day without dip. I've got the fog really badly and my anxiety is sparking, but I'm staying strong and kicking ass! Got the support from you guys and my family/friends. So lets win this once and for all! cowboy
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: Can_I_Kick_It? on October 04, 2015, 06:02:00 PM
Quote from: jack_smiff1
Hey guys, name is jack Smith i go to college at northwood university in michigan.

5 Days deep in the dip less life been chewing for about 5 or 6 years. I've had the flu the past couple of days but i figured this may be the best time to quit. So i consider this my second official day without dip. I've got the fog really badly and my anxiety is sparking, but I'm staying strong and kicking ass! Got the support from you guys and my family/friends. So lets win this once and for all! cowboy
Hey Jack,

Today, I quit with you, my brother. This shit ain't gon' do nothing for you, but expedite your death. Make sure you post roll...I'll post a link that will show you the ropes. You need to link with a quit group. Because you are coming in when you are, you would be with the Jan 2016 group. This is the group that will hit 100 days quit in January. We are called the Dog House. I will drop my digits in your inbox. Hit me up and I can add you to the Dog House groupme. It is a supportive supplement to every thing on this site. We can support u and show you the KTC ropes.
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on October 04, 2015, 06:09:00 PM
I don't know how to use any of this i'd appreciate it brother! Please let me know how to post roll because I'm very confused
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: D2maine on October 04, 2015, 06:37:00 PM
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I don't know how to use any of this i'd appreciate it brother! Please let me know how to post roll because I'm very confused
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmDgTPJ6HyM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmDgTPJ6HyM)
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: Stranger999 on October 04, 2015, 07:33:00 PM
Nice move jack_smiff1! Being 4 days quit is great - the nicotine is already out of your body. Now the battle with your dip diseased brain begins. Read everything you can here, believe it or not you are not unique and you are not the first person in the world to quit nicotine cold turkey.

I found that lots of water, deep breaths on occasion, and some exercise helped a lot.
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: FWLPLAY on October 04, 2015, 08:08:00 PM
Welcome to the dawg house brother
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: pab1964 on October 04, 2015, 10:58:00 PM
Jack welcome! Read, listen, learn and post roll when your eyes open, Odaat! Quit while you young. I dipped 38 year's and 281 day's later thanks to all my brothers and sister's on here I'm no longer a slave to nic! Quit on!
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: Thumblewort on October 05, 2015, 11:31:00 AM
People from Michigan have large quit dicks! Quitting with you today.
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: Can_I_Kick_It? on October 07, 2015, 04:28:00 PM
Keeping up the good work, my fellow DOG.

We got this!
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on December 13, 2015, 11:58:00 AM
Well guys here we are 74 days in, I can say I feel a little better and handling myself better. I started to eat right and not snack all the time lost around 30 pounds. Im transferring to Lawrence Tech in a month to play college lacrosse. Christmas is in 12 days, but I can't seem to find that spark of happiness I used to have. I'm battling depression and anxiety and its transferred into Depersonalization. It's going to be a long battle to be back to normal but I can do this. Got my Fam, Friends, The Dog House, and KTC behind me. Lets conquer the world.

-Smiff Out
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: eyehatecope on December 13, 2015, 02:16:00 PM
Quote from: jack_smiff1
Well guys here we are 74 days in, I can say I feel a little better and handling myself better. I started to eat right and not snack all the time lost around 30 pounds. Im transferring to Lawrence Tech in a month to play college lacrosse. Christmas is in 12 days, but I can't seem to find that spark of happiness I used to have. I'm battling depression and anxiety and its transferred into Depersonalization. It's going to be a long battle to be back to normal but I can do this. Got my Fam, Friends, The Dog House, and KTC behind me. Lets conquer the world.

-Smiff Out
Have you seen a doctor yet to get some meds?

I never had anxiety until I quit, mine hit around day 50 or so. Once I visited the doc and told him what I was going through, he gave me Xanax. Now, I only took mine a few times as needed.

Do yourself a favor and go see a doctor. I promise you will pull through that part of the quit.

I quit with you.
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on December 13, 2015, 09:49:00 PM
Quote from: eyehatecope
Quote from: jack_smiff1
Well guys here we are 74 days in, I can say I feel a little better and handling myself better. I started to eat right and not snack all the time lost around 30 pounds. Im transferring to Lawrence Tech in a month to play college lacrosse. Christmas is in 12 days, but I can't seem to find that spark of happiness I used to have. I'm battling depression and anxiety and its transferred into Depersonalization. It's going to be a long battle to be back to normal but I can do this. Got my Fam, Friends, The Dog House, and KTC behind me. Lets conquer the world.

-Smiff Out
Have you seen a doctor yet to get some meds?

I never had anxiety until I quit, mine hit around day 50 or so. Once I visited the doc and told him what I was going through, he gave me Xanax. Now, I only took mine a few times as needed.

Do yourself a favor and go see a doctor. I promise you will pull through that part of the quit.

I quit with you.
I see a therapist and talk to him once a week, but it honestly doesn't seem to help. I don't really want to take meds at all I just want it gone.
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: JPAnthony on December 14, 2015, 12:32:00 AM
Quote from: jack_smiff1
Well guys here we are 74 days in, I can say I feel a little better and handling myself better. I started to eat right and not snack all the time lost around 30 pounds. Im transferring to Lawrence Tech in a month to play college lacrosse. Christmas is in 12 days, but I can't seem to find that spark of happiness I used to have. I'm battling depression and anxiety and its transferred into Depersonalization. It's going to be a long battle to be back to normal but I can do this. Got my Fam, Friends, The Dog House, and KTC behind me. Lets conquer the world.

-Smiff Out
Hey man the 70s were pretty shitty for me overall. Don't know what changed physiologically/psychologically over the past 10 days but I struggled a little more than normal.

Most annoying part of this quit for me is my fucking mouth waters... ALL THE TIME. It's to a point that I've wasted a few hours Googling wtf a over-watery mouth means only to arrive at no solution. Anyway, I have also noticed in the past 25 days or so that I am consuming more alcohol than I was before. Had kind of a slip up where my dumb ass blacked out this past weekend and it has been years since I have done that... so I am going to be thankful I got a little wake up call and had nothing bad to show from it other than a really terrible hangover.

Can't put one addiction to bed and develop a new one... that would be somewhat counterproductive I believe.

The struggle is fucking real my friend. Hang in there.
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on December 14, 2015, 11:39:00 AM
Quote from: JPAnthony
Quote from: jack_smiff1
Well guys here we are 74 days in, I can say I feel a little better and handling myself better. I started to eat right and not snack all the time lost around 30 pounds. Im transferring to Lawrence Tech in a month to play college lacrosse. Christmas is in 12 days, but I can't seem to find that spark of happiness I used to have. I'm battling depression and anxiety and its transferred into Depersonalization. It's going to be a long battle to be back to normal but I can do this. Got my Fam, Friends, The Dog House, and KTC behind me. Lets conquer the world.

-Smiff Out
Hey man the 70s were pretty shitty for me overall. Don't know what changed physiologically/psychologically over the past 10 days but I struggled a little more than normal.

Most annoying part of this quit for me is my fucking mouth waters... ALL THE TIME. It's to a point that I've wasted a few hours Googling wtf a over-watery mouth means only to arrive at no solution. Anyway, I have also noticed in the past 25 days or so that I am consuming more alcohol than I was before. Had kind of a slip up where my dumb ass blacked out this past weekend and it has been years since I have done that... so I am going to be thankful I got a little wake up call and had nothing bad to show from it other than a really terrible hangover.

Can't put one addiction to bed and develop a new one... that would be somewhat counterproductive I believe.

The struggle is fucking real my friend. Hang in there.
Amen jp, were so close to HOF I'm sure it'll be smooth sailing or easier once we get there.
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: wastepanel on December 14, 2015, 11:58:00 AM
Quote from: jack_smiff1
Quote from: JPAnthony
Quote from: jack_smiff1
Well guys here we are 74 days in, I can say I feel a little better and handling myself better. I started to eat right and not snack all the time lost around 30 pounds. Im transferring to Lawrence Tech in a month to play college lacrosse. Christmas is in 12 days, but I can't seem to find that spark of happiness I used to have. I'm battling depression and anxiety and its transferred into Depersonalization. It's going to be a long battle to be back to normal but I can do this. Got my Fam, Friends, The Dog House, and KTC behind me. Lets conquer the world.

-Smiff Out
Hey man the 70s were pretty shitty for me overall. Don't know what changed physiologically/psychologically over the past 10 days but I struggled a little more than normal.

Most annoying part of this quit for me is my fucking mouth waters... ALL THE TIME. It's to a point that I've wasted a few hours Googling wtf a over-watery mouth means only to arrive at no solution. Anyway, I have also noticed in the past 25 days or so that I am consuming more alcohol than I was before. Had kind of a slip up where my dumb ass blacked out this past weekend and it has been years since I have done that... so I am going to be thankful I got a little wake up call and had nothing bad to show from it other than a really terrible hangover.

Can't put one addiction to bed and develop a new one... that would be somewhat counterproductive I believe.

The struggle is fucking real my friend. Hang in there.
Amen jp, were so close to HOF I'm sure it'll be smooth sailing or easier once we get there.
You think that.

There are times in your quit that are more dangerous than others. We lose a ton of guys in the first week because the first week sucks. Those that aren't ready to quit or want to do it "their way" get taken out or disappear quickly. The next hurdle is in the 20s. You're feeling good in your quit but the need for "normalcy" starts to hit. Think about New Year's Resolutions to lose weight. Gyms are packed for the month of January but are ghost towns in February. It's when changes start to lose their luster and convenience can trump the hard work you've put in. It's also here that many get sick of the drama that is quitting. Quitting ain't always pretty. Funks will hit again in the 40s and 70s. These are just the cyclical nature of quitting. Quitting can be like a pendulum a lot of times where good times are followed by bad times with regularity.

Many quitters limp into the hall of fame thinking "Hey...I'm on day 100. I'm cured. I have all I need." and then disappear. It's the third most common take down point to the quitters here. The nic witch waits. She sees you cross the "finish line" and concedes her control. She wants you to know that you've won. She's a liar. She'll start tempting you hardcore indirectly. She'll tell you that you don't need this. You can enjoy a cigar. You weren't really that addicted. And then she'll hit you with a nasty funk right at 120.

Quitting isn't a decision. It's a decision and the follow-up. One of the hardest concepts to understand in quit is that the long term means nothing. It's right now. We don't get through this moment and we won't see tomorrow. Don't look forward to good times dictated by arbitrary numbers. Know that you're quit and know what you've done to get quit. Keep doing that (posting roll, keeping your word, and repeating). Some days, you're going to need this board more than others. That's ok. Sometimes, you won't. That's ok too. The important thing is to know that you need to pursue quit and pursuing your quit means posting roll, keeping your word, and repeating. That's all I know. That's all I ask.

Sometimes it's hard to see the forest from the trees. You've come so far from your first days quit. The pain now sucks but it pales in comparison to day 2. Never again man. You're so much closer to that resting pendulum than you were yesterday.
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on December 14, 2015, 12:40:00 PM
Quote from: wastepanel
Quote from: jack_smiff1
Quote from: JPAnthony
Quote from: jack_smiff1
Well guys here we are 74 days in, I can say I feel a little better and handling myself better. I started to eat right and not snack all the time lost around 30 pounds. Im transferring to Lawrence Tech in a month to play college lacrosse. Christmas is in 12 days, but I can't seem to find that spark of happiness I used to have. I'm battling depression and anxiety and its transferred into Depersonalization. It's going to be a long battle to be back to normal but I can do this. Got my Fam, Friends, The Dog House, and KTC behind me. Lets conquer the world.

-Smiff Out
Hey man the 70s were pretty shitty for me overall. Don't know what changed physiologically/psychologically over the past 10 days but I struggled a little more than normal.

Most annoying part of this quit for me is my fucking mouth waters... ALL THE TIME. It's to a point that I've wasted a few hours Googling wtf a over-watery mouth means only to arrive at no solution. Anyway, I have also noticed in the past 25 days or so that I am consuming more alcohol than I was before. Had kind of a slip up where my dumb ass blacked out this past weekend and it has been years since I have done that... so I am going to be thankful I got a little wake up call and had nothing bad to show from it other than a really terrible hangover.

Can't put one addiction to bed and develop a new one... that would be somewhat counterproductive I believe.

The struggle is fucking real my friend. Hang in there.
Amen jp, were so close to HOF I'm sure it'll be smooth sailing or easier once we get there.
You think that.

There are times in your quit that are more dangerous than others. We lose a ton of guys in the first week because the first week sucks. Those that aren't ready to quit or want to do it "their way" get taken out or disappear quickly. The next hurdle is in the 20s. You're feeling good in your quit but the need for "normalcy" starts to hit. Think about New Year's Resolutions to lose weight. Gyms are packed for the month of January but are ghost towns in February. It's when changes start to lose their luster and convenience can trump the hard work you've put in. It's also here that many get sick of the drama that is quitting. Quitting ain't always pretty. Funks will hit again in the 40s and 70s. These are just the cyclical nature of quitting. Quitting can be like a pendulum a lot of times where good times are followed by bad times with regularity.

Many quitters limp into the hall of fame thinking "Hey...I'm on day 100. I'm cured. I have all I need." and then disappear. It's the third most common take down point to the quitters here. The nic witch waits. She sees you cross the "finish line" and concedes her control. She wants you to know that you've won. She's a liar. She'll start tempting you hardcore indirectly. She'll tell you that you don't need this. You can enjoy a cigar. You weren't really that addicted. And then she'll hit you with a nasty funk right at 120.

Quitting isn't a decision. It's a decision and the follow-up. One of the hardest concepts to understand in quit is that the long term means nothing. It's right now. We don't get through this moment and we won't see tomorrow. Don't look forward to good times dictated by arbitrary numbers. Know that you're quit and know what you've done to get quit. Keep doing that (posting roll, keeping your word, and repeating). Some days, you're going to need this board more than others. That's ok. Sometimes, you won't. That's ok too. The important thing is to know that you need to pursue quit and pursuing your quit means posting roll, keeping your word, and repeating. That's all I know. That's all I ask.

Sometimes it's hard to see the forest from the trees. You've come so far from your first days quit. The pain now sucks but it pales in comparison to day 2. Never again man. You're so much closer to that resting pendulum than you were yesterday.
Thanks waste I appreciate it brother, you've been a tremendous help on my quit and January in general thanks so much.
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: wastepanel on December 14, 2015, 12:43:00 PM
Quote from: jack_smiff1
Quote from: wastepanel
Quote from: jack_smiff1
Quote from: JPAnthony
Quote from: jack_smiff1
Well guys here we are 74 days in, I can say I feel a little better and handling myself better. I started to eat right and not snack all the time lost around 30 pounds. Im transferring to Lawrence Tech in a month to play college lacrosse. Christmas is in 12 days, but I can't seem to find that spark of happiness I used to have. I'm battling depression and anxiety and its transferred into Depersonalization. It's going to be a long battle to be back to normal but I can do this. Got my Fam, Friends, The Dog House, and KTC behind me. Lets conquer the world.

-Smiff Out
Hey man the 70s were pretty shitty for me overall. Don't know what changed physiologically/psychologically over the past 10 days but I struggled a little more than normal.

Most annoying part of this quit for me is my fucking mouth waters... ALL THE TIME. It's to a point that I've wasted a few hours Googling wtf a over-watery mouth means only to arrive at no solution. Anyway, I have also noticed in the past 25 days or so that I am consuming more alcohol than I was before. Had kind of a slip up where my dumb ass blacked out this past weekend and it has been years since I have done that... so I am going to be thankful I got a little wake up call and had nothing bad to show from it other than a really terrible hangover.

Can't put one addiction to bed and develop a new one... that would be somewhat counterproductive I believe.

The struggle is fucking real my friend. Hang in there.
Amen jp, were so close to HOF I'm sure it'll be smooth sailing or easier once we get there.
You think that.

There are times in your quit that are more dangerous than others. We lose a ton of guys in the first week because the first week sucks. Those that aren't ready to quit or want to do it "their way" get taken out or disappear quickly. The next hurdle is in the 20s. You're feeling good in your quit but the need for "normalcy" starts to hit. Think about New Year's Resolutions to lose weight. Gyms are packed for the month of January but are ghost towns in February. It's when changes start to lose their luster and convenience can trump the hard work you've put in. It's also here that many get sick of the drama that is quitting. Quitting ain't always pretty. Funks will hit again in the 40s and 70s. These are just the cyclical nature of quitting. Quitting can be like a pendulum a lot of times where good times are followed by bad times with regularity.

Many quitters limp into the hall of fame thinking "Hey...I'm on day 100. I'm cured. I have all I need." and then disappear. It's the third most common take down point to the quitters here. The nic witch waits. She sees you cross the "finish line" and concedes her control. She wants you to know that you've won. She's a liar. She'll start tempting you hardcore indirectly. She'll tell you that you don't need this. You can enjoy a cigar. You weren't really that addicted. And then she'll hit you with a nasty funk right at 120.

Quitting isn't a decision. It's a decision and the follow-up. One of the hardest concepts to understand in quit is that the long term means nothing. It's right now. We don't get through this moment and we won't see tomorrow. Don't look forward to good times dictated by arbitrary numbers. Know that you're quit and know what you've done to get quit. Keep doing that (posting roll, keeping your word, and repeating). Some days, you're going to need this board more than others. That's ok. Sometimes, you won't. That's ok too. The important thing is to know that you need to pursue quit and pursuing your quit means posting roll, keeping your word, and repeating. That's all I know. That's all I ask.

Sometimes it's hard to see the forest from the trees. You've come so far from your first days quit. The pain now sucks but it pales in comparison to day 2. Never again man. You're so much closer to that resting pendulum than you were yesterday.
Thanks waste I appreciate it brother, you've been a tremendous help on my quit and January in general thanks so much.
Always got your back, brother.
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on December 14, 2015, 04:30:00 PM
I'm going to start posting in here more often, give the annual update. Let you guys know if I fail accounting or not.
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on December 16, 2015, 12:06:00 AM
well guys turns out im most likely gonna 3 point this semester with the right push and pull from my classes. Quits going good, not as foggy, but all the other stuff is still there. Can't wait 'till its over, but man I wish it was worse! Embracing the suck and fuck you nic!
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: Stranger999 on December 16, 2015, 12:20:00 AM
Quote from: jack_smiff1
well guys turns out im most likely gonna 3 point this semester with the right push and pull from my classes. Quits going good, not as foggy, but all the other stuff is still there. Can't wait 'till its over, but man I wish it was worse! Embracing the suck and fuck you nic!
When I was in college 3 points was good! At least I think it was - I was pretty wasted in college... :unsure:
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on December 16, 2015, 02:00:00 AM
Quote from: Stranger999
Quote from: jack_smiff1
well guys turns out im most likely gonna 3 point this semester with the right push and pull from my classes. Quits going good, not as foggy, but all the other stuff is still there. Can't wait 'till its over, but man I wish it was worse! Embracing the suck and fuck you nic!
When I was in college 3 points was good! At least I think it was - I was pretty wasted in college... :unsure:
Haha it is good! Not great but I'll take it after I mustered up the last minute pick ups
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: pab1964 on December 16, 2015, 11:18:00 AM
Quote from: jack_smiff1
Quote from: Stranger999
Quote from: jack_smiff1
well guys turns out im most likely gonna 3 point this semester with the right push and pull from my classes. Quits going good, not as foggy, but all the other stuff is still there. Can't wait 'till its over, but man I wish it was worse! Embracing the suck and fuck you nic!
When I was in college 3 points was good! At least I think it was - I was pretty wasted in college... :unsure:
Haha it is good! Not great but I'll take it after I mustered up the last minute pick ups
Hang in there jack your quit and college have a lot in common, the rest of your life is riding on them both! Quit on! You're a good kid and I like what your doing, taking control of your life at such a young age,very unusual especially these days.
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on December 16, 2015, 03:20:00 PM
Quote from: pab1964
Quote from: jack_smiff1
Quote from: Stranger999
Quote from: jack_smiff1
well guys turns out im most likely gonna 3 point this semester with the right push and pull from my classes. Quits going good, not as foggy, but all the other stuff is still there. Can't wait 'till its over, but man I wish it was worse! Embracing the suck and fuck you nic!
When I was in college 3 points was good! At least I think it was - I was pretty wasted in college... :unsure:
Haha it is good! Not great but I'll take it after I mustered up the last minute pick ups
Hang in there jack your quit and college have a lot in common, the rest of your life is riding on them both! Quit on! You're a good kid and I like what your doing, taking control of your life at such a young age,very unusual especially these days.
thank you so much pab!!
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: Stranger999 on December 17, 2015, 01:29:00 AM
Quote from: jack_smiff1
Quote from: pab1964
Quote from: jack_smiff1
Quote from: Stranger999
Quote from: jack_smiff1
well guys turns out im most likely gonna 3 point this semester with the right push and pull from my classes. Quits going good, not as foggy, but all the other stuff is still there. Can't wait 'till its over, but man I wish it was worse! Embracing the suck and fuck you nic!
When I was in college 3 points was good! At least I think it was - I was pretty wasted in college... :unsure:
Haha it is good! Not great but I'll take it after I mustered up the last minute pick ups
Hang in there jack your quit and college have a lot in common, the rest of your life is riding on them both! Quit on! You're a good kid and I like what your doing, taking control of your life at such a young age,very unusual especially these days.
thank you so much pab!!
I can't echo Pab enough here Smiff. College was when I put my feet into the cement of nicotine addiction. You are doing something right now that I wasn't strong enough to do when I was your age. Stay with it and you won't have the same regrets that I do tonight.

I'm proud to quit with you today!
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on December 19, 2015, 12:01:00 AM
Quote from: Stranger999
Quote from: jack_smiff1
Quote from: pab1964
Quote from: jack_smiff1
Quote from: Stranger999
Quote from: jack_smiff1
well guys turns out im most likely gonna 3 point this semester with the right push and pull from my classes. Quits going good, not as foggy, but all the other stuff is still there. Can't wait 'till its over, but man I wish it was worse! Embracing the suck and fuck you nic!
When I was in college 3 points was good! At least I think it was - I was pretty wasted in college... :unsure:
Haha it is good! Not great but I'll take it after I mustered up the last minute pick ups
Hang in there jack your quit and college have a lot in common, the rest of your life is riding on them both! Quit on! You're a good kid and I like what your doing, taking control of your life at such a young age,very unusual especially these days.
thank you so much pab!!
I can't echo Pab enough here Smiff. College was when I put my feet into the cement of nicotine addiction. You are doing something right now that I wasn't strong enough to do when I was your age. Stay with it and you won't have the same regrets that I do tonight.

I'm proud to quit with you today!
Thank you so much brother! Need the support and love it!!
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on December 22, 2015, 11:45:00 PM
I find myself now in the mid 80s, really starting to find myself as a person. This quit and these mental problems I'm having are really shaping myself as a person. To appreciate health and my family, to put myself forward and better myself as a whole. I needed to recognize the small goals and victories. While battling this depression and anxiety has made it that much more difficult in my quit, I know it'll make me that much stronger as an adult and human. I'm starting to set my mindset for greatness, and I want nothing satisfaction when I do achieve what I want. I know tomorrow I may wake up not feeling this feeling, but I know right now at this moment i'll allow this victory. This less than 20 days from HOF, I'm a better person I was 84 days ago.


-Smiff
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: Stranger999 on December 23, 2015, 12:11:00 AM
Quote from: jack_smiff1
I find myself now in the mid 80s, really starting to find myself as a person. This quit and these mental problems I'm having are really shaping myself as a person. To appreciate health and my family, to put myself forward and better myself as a whole. I needed to recognize the small goals and victories. While battling this depression and anxiety has made it that much more difficult in my quit, I know it'll make me that much stronger as an adult and human. I'm starting to set my mindset for greatness, and I want nothing satisfaction when I do achieve what I want. I know tomorrow I may wake up not feeling this feeling, but I know right now at this moment i'll allow this victory. This less than 20 days from HOF, I'm a better person I was 84 days ago.


-Smiff
I'm really looking forward to celebrating the HOF with all of you D.O.G. folks. I got to help a few of you guys when I was struggling myself. It really helped my quit. The truth is that all of us here need support, so we should all be supporting as many people as we can.

Maintain a strong web of support here Smiff. Day 100 will be awesome but that is just a milestone on the journey. B)B
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on December 23, 2015, 12:15:00 AM
Quote from: Stranger999
Quote from: jack_smiff1
I find myself now in the mid 80s, really starting to find myself as a person. This quit and these mental problems I'm having are really shaping myself as a person. To appreciate health and my family, to put myself forward and better myself as a whole. I needed to recognize the small goals and victories. While battling this depression and anxiety has made it that much more difficult in my quit, I know it'll make me that much stronger as an adult and human. I'm starting to set my mindset for greatness, and I want nothing satisfaction when I do achieve what I want. I know tomorrow I may wake up not feeling this feeling, but I know right now at this moment i'll allow this victory. This less than 20 days from HOF, I'm a better person I was 84 days ago.


-Smiff
I'm really looking forward to celebrating the HOF with all of you D.O.G. folks. I got to help a few of you guys when I was struggling myself. It really helped my quit. The truth is that all of us here need support, so we should all be supporting as many people as we can.

Maintain a strong web of support here Smiff. Day 100 will be awesome but that is just a milestone on the journey. B)B
Thank you brother I appreciate it! Got your back always!
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: KingNothing on December 23, 2015, 10:48:00 AM
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I find myself now in the mid 80s, really starting to find myself as a person. This quit and these mental problems I'm having are really shaping myself as a person. To appreciate health and my family, to put myself forward and better myself as a whole. I needed to recognize the small goals and victories. While battling this depression and anxiety has made it that much more difficult in my quit, I know it'll make me that much stronger as an adult and human. I'm starting to set my mindset for greatness, and I want nothing satisfaction when I do achieve what I want. I know tomorrow I may wake up not feeling this feeling, but I know right now at this moment i'll allow this victory. This less than 20 days from HOF, I'm a better person I was 84 days ago.


-Smiff
I'm really looking forward to celebrating the HOF with all of you D.O.G. folks. I got to help a few of you guys when I was struggling myself. It really helped my quit. The truth is that all of us here need support, so we should all be supporting as many people as we can.

Maintain a strong web of support here Smiff. Day 100 will be awesome but that is just a milestone on the journey. B)B
Thank you brother I appreciate it! Got your back always!
You've come a long way Smiff. You came in sarcastic and ready to buck the trends laid out for you. Eventually, it became evident to you that this quit thing was more than another stop on the internet for you every day. What hasn't changed is your desire to quit, and it's evident in your posts. Maintain that desire. Feed it. Water it. Shape it. Your very own quit chia pet if you will. Whether you know it or not, you are a leader in there. Keep it up, there are many more good things to come.

Edit: You're still a sarcastic whippersnapper, but at least you're putting it to good use now 'na na'
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on December 23, 2015, 11:25:00 AM
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I find myself now in the mid 80s, really starting to find myself as a person. This quit and these mental problems I'm having are really shaping myself as a person. To appreciate health and my family, to put myself forward and better myself as a whole. I needed to recognize the small goals and victories. While battling this depression and anxiety has made it that much more difficult in my quit, I know it'll make me that much stronger as an adult and human. I'm starting to set my mindset for greatness, and I want nothing satisfaction when I do achieve what I want. I know tomorrow I may wake up not feeling this feeling, but I know right now at this moment i'll allow this victory. This less than 20 days from HOF, I'm a better person I was 84 days ago.


-Smiff
I'm really looking forward to celebrating the HOF with all of you D.O.G. folks. I got to help a few of you guys when I was struggling myself. It really helped my quit. The truth is that all of us here need support, so we should all be supporting as many people as we can.

Maintain a strong web of support here Smiff. Day 100 will be awesome but that is just a milestone on the journey. B)B
Thank you brother I appreciate it! Got your back always!
You've come a long way Smiff. You came in sarcastic and ready to buck the trends laid out for you. Eventually, it became evident to you that this quit thing was more than another stop on the internet for you every day. What hasn't changed is your desire to quit, and it's evident in your posts. Maintain that desire. Feed it. Water it. Shape it. Your very own quit chia pet if you will. Whether you know it or not, you are a leader in there. Keep it up, there are many more good things to come.

Edit: You're still a sarcastic whippersnapper, but at least you're putting it to good use now 'na na'
Thanks king you the man! And sarcasm is just another form of intelligence!
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: pab1964 on December 23, 2015, 11:47:00 AM
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I find myself now in the mid 80s, really starting to find myself as a person. This quit and these mental problems I'm having are really shaping myself as a person. To appreciate health and my family, to put myself forward and better myself as a whole. I needed to recognize the small goals and victories. While battling this depression and anxiety has made it that much more difficult in my quit, I know it'll make me that much stronger as an adult and human. I'm starting to set my mindset for greatness, and I want nothing satisfaction when I do achieve what I want. I know tomorrow I may wake up not feeling this feeling, but I know right now at this moment i'll allow this victory. This less than 20 days from HOF, I'm a better person I was 84 days ago.


-Smiff
I'm really looking forward to celebrating the HOF with all of you D.O.G. folks. I got to help a few of you guys when I was struggling myself. It really helped my quit. The truth is that all of us here need support, so we should all be supporting as many people as we can.

Maintain a strong web of support here Smiff. Day 100 will be awesome but that is just a milestone on the journey. B)B
Thank you brother I appreciate it! Got your back always!
You've come a long way Smiff. You came in sarcastic and ready to buck the trends laid out for you. Eventually, it became evident to you that this quit thing was more than another stop on the internet for you every day. What hasn't changed is your desire to quit, and it's evident in your posts. Maintain that desire. Feed it. Water it. Shape it. Your very own quit chia pet if you will. Whether you know it or not, you are a leader in there. Keep it up, there are many more good things to come.

Edit: You're still a sarcastic whippersnapper, but at least you're putting it to good use now 'na na'
Thanks king you the man! And sarcasm is just another form of intelligence!
Hey Jack no problem my friend, you got this! Use the tool's! One pm away, Edd 24-7!
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on December 23, 2015, 09:59:00 PM
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I find myself now in the mid 80s, really starting to find myself as a person. This quit and these mental problems I'm having are really shaping myself as a person. To appreciate health and my family, to put myself forward and better myself as a whole. I needed to recognize the small goals and victories. While battling this depression and anxiety has made it that much more difficult in my quit, I know it'll make me that much stronger as an adult and human. I'm starting to set my mindset for greatness, and I want nothing satisfaction when I do achieve what I want. I know tomorrow I may wake up not feeling this feeling, but I know right now at this moment i'll allow this victory. This less than 20 days from HOF, I'm a better person I was 84 days ago.


-Smiff
I'm really looking forward to celebrating the HOF with all of you D.O.G. folks. I got to help a few of you guys when I was struggling myself. It really helped my quit. The truth is that all of us here need support, so we should all be supporting as many people as we can.

Maintain a strong web of support here Smiff. Day 100 will be awesome but that is just a milestone on the journey. B)B
Thank you brother I appreciate it! Got your back always!
You've come a long way Smiff. You came in sarcastic and ready to buck the trends laid out for you. Eventually, it became evident to you that this quit thing was more than another stop on the internet for you every day. What hasn't changed is your desire to quit, and it's evident in your posts. Maintain that desire. Feed it. Water it. Shape it. Your very own quit chia pet if you will. Whether you know it or not, you are a leader in there. Keep it up, there are many more good things to come.

Edit: You're still a sarcastic whippersnapper, but at least you're putting it to good use now 'na na'
Thanks king you the man! And sarcasm is just another form of intelligence!
Hey Jack no problem my friend, you got this! Use the tool's! One pm away, Edd 24-7!
Thanks pab you the man!
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on January 04, 2016, 12:40:00 AM
So here we are at day 96, its hard to say if i really feel better than the first day i quit. It was probably worse, but what i wake up and face everyday has becoming to weigh heavy on my back. Mental health is no joke and i continually crave that normality that used to come with my life. While i stumble to the HOF still quit and still striving i find myself just missing what my life used to be like. Hopefully it goes away soon, theres been a lot of tension in my house the last couple of months and it a much needed relief in my life and my family is around the corner i'm hoping.

-Smiff
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: Nomore1959 on January 04, 2016, 05:59:00 AM
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So here we are at day 96, its hard to say if i really feel better than the first day i quit. It was probably worse, but what i wake up and face everyday has becoming to weigh heavy on my back. Mental health is no joke and i continually crave that normality that used to come with my life. While i stumble to the HOF still quit and still striving i find myself just missing what my life used to be like. Hopefully it goes away soon, theres been a lot of tension in my house the last couple of months and it a much needed relief in my life and my family is around the corner i'm hoping.

-Smiff
Jack, the time around Hall of Fame was rough for me as well. When people with lots of +1s say 100 days is not cured, that is what they mean. You will begin to have better days, but it is a bit of a roller coaster for a while and it does get better. Just remember you are winning versus a powerful opponent in nicotine -- every morning you post roll is a win.
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on January 04, 2016, 10:42:00 AM
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So here we are at day 96, its hard to say if i really feel better than the first day i quit. It was probably worse, but what i wake up and face everyday has becoming to weigh heavy on my back. Mental health is no joke and i continually crave that normality that used to come with my life. While i stumble to the HOF still quit and still striving i find myself just missing what my life used to be like. Hopefully it goes away soon, theres been a lot of tension in my house the last couple of months and it a much needed relief in my life and my family is around the corner i'm hoping.

-Smiff
Jack, the time around Hall of Fame was rough for me as well. When people with lots of +1s say 100 days is not cured, that is what they mean. You will begin to have better days, but it is a bit of a roller coaster for a while and it does get better. Just remember you are winning versus a powerful opponent in nicotine -- every morning you post roll is a win.
Appreciate the words, just taking it one day at a time. Quit on brother
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on January 05, 2016, 12:01:00 PM
3 more days 'Remshot'
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: pab1964 on January 05, 2016, 05:24:00 PM
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3 more days 'Remshot'
Hey smiff, smile my friend you're doing something millions can't! Quitting! I'm damn proud of my little young friend! Quit on you badass!
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on January 05, 2016, 11:42:00 PM
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3 more days 'Remshot'
Hey smiff, smile my friend you're doing something millions can't! Quitting! I'm damn proud of my little young friend! Quit on you badass!
Thanks pab, you the man!!
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: ChickDip on January 06, 2016, 01:27:00 AM
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Hey smiff, smile my friend you're doing something millions can't! Quitting! I'm damn proud of my little young friend! Quit on you badass!
Thanks pab, you the man!!
Smiff
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on January 06, 2016, 12:26:00 PM
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3 more days 'Remshot'
Hey smiff, smile my friend you're doing something millions can't! Quitting! I'm damn proud of my little young friend! Quit on you badass!
Thanks pab, you the man!!
Smiff
Chick
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: ChickDip on January 08, 2016, 10:21:00 AM
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Hey smiff, smile my friend you're doing something millions can't! Quitting! I'm damn proud of my little young friend! Quit on you badass!
Thanks pab, you the man!!
Smiff
Chick
Its here!
Congrats in your HOF day!
Celebrate this 100 day mark and keep up the strong quit, I'm very proud to quit with you today.
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: pab1964 on January 08, 2016, 10:44:00 AM
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3 more days 'Remshot'
Hey smiff, smile my friend you're doing something millions can't! Quitting! I'm damn proud of my little young friend! Quit on you badass!
Thanks pab, you the man!!
Smiff
Chick
Its here!
Congrats in your HOF day!
Celebrate this 100 day mark and keep up the strong quit, I'm very proud to quit with you today.
Hey my man! You are a hofer! Congratulations! Such a young age, damn I'm jealous! Quit on!
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: Tjschu on January 08, 2016, 12:02:00 PM
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3 more days 'Remshot'
Hey smiff, smile my friend you're doing something millions can't! Quitting! I'm damn proud of my little young friend! Quit on you badass!
Thanks pab, you the man!!
Smiff
Chick
Its here!
Congrats in your HOF day!
Celebrate this 100 day mark and keep up the strong quit, I'm very proud to quit with you today.
Hey my man! You are a hofer! Congratulations! Such a young age, damn I'm jealous! Quit on!
Congrats on HOF!!!!
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on January 08, 2016, 03:03:00 PM
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3 more days 'Remshot'
Hey smiff, smile my friend you're doing something millions can't! Quitting! I'm damn proud of my little young friend! Quit on you badass!
Thanks pab, you the man!!
Smiff
Chick
Its here!
Congrats in your HOF day!
Celebrate this 100 day mark and keep up the strong quit, I'm very proud to quit with you today.
Hey my man! You are a hofer! Congratulations! Such a young age, damn I'm jealous! Quit on!
Congrats on HOF!!!!
Thank you guys!!
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on January 10, 2016, 05:44:00 PM
HOF speech coming soon!
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on January 13, 2016, 06:49:00 PM
HOF Speech posted, check it out if you want. If not that then.. fuck you!!! haha
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: Flaw on January 14, 2016, 12:41:00 AM
Good shit.

Congratulations  keep moving forward.
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on January 14, 2016, 10:39:00 AM
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Good shit.

Congratulations  keep moving forward.
Thanks flaw!
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: Copper12 on January 14, 2016, 03:23:00 PM
Great speech Smiff!!!! Glad to be a Dog with you, and most importantly, I'm proud to be quit with you! Lets keep this shit up!
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on January 14, 2016, 11:58:00 PM
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Great speech Smiff!!!! Glad to be a Dog with you, and most importantly, I'm proud to be quit with you! Lets keep this shit up!
Hell ya copper!!
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on January 19, 2016, 12:36:00 PM
I'm better than I was yesterday
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on January 29, 2016, 03:36:00 PM
Hit the 120s feeling good! Just got offered to coach youth lacrosse this summer!! Super excited!
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on February 07, 2016, 06:42:00 PM
So here we are i guess, hitting the 130s and wow! Do i feel like i'm on day one! My anxiety has been very bad and I feel like i'm losing myself. My panic attacks are back, guess is the late HOF funk. I'll conquer it though, i can't explain the emotion i'm feeling. I'm guessing its just depression and anxiety. I'll keep you guys update... 'bang head'
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on February 17, 2016, 08:59:00 AM
Fuck depersonalization
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: ChickDip on February 17, 2016, 06:03:00 PM
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So here we are i guess, hitting the 130s and wow! Do i feel like i'm on day one! My anxiety has been very bad and I feel like i'm losing myself. My panic attacks are back, guess is the late HOF funk. I'll conquer it though, i can't explain the emotion i'm feeling. I'm guessing its just depression and anxiety. I'll keep you guys update... 'bang head'
Hey Smiff...
I hit that 150 Mark like you...then 190 to about 199wad hard for me... Depression set in for a while, Someone had to tell me, "its a funk, it will pass". And, it did, but i tell you, it had me freaked out a bit, i had no idea where it was coming from at the time it first started happening.
After 200, hit a few rough areas, but fewer and farther between.
Hang in there. Smiff, your a tough dog.
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: AppleJack on February 18, 2016, 11:12:00 AM
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So here we are i guess, hitting the 130s and wow! Do i feel like i'm on day one! My anxiety has been very bad and I feel like i'm losing myself. My panic attacks are back, guess is the late HOF funk. I'll conquer it though, i can't explain the emotion i'm feeling. I'm guessing its just depression and anxiety. I'll keep you guys update... 'bang head'
Hey Smiff...
I hit that 150 Mark like you...then 190 to about 199wad hard for me... Depression set in for a while, Someone had to tell me, "its a funk, it will pass". And, it did, but i tell you, it had me freaked out a bit, i had no idea where it was coming from at the time it first started happening.
After 200, hit a few rough areas, but fewer and farther between.
Hang in there. Smiff, your a tough dog.
I remember that stretch... it sucked ass. I totally logged it in my intro but I'm too lazy to find it.

It was basically this...
You just spent every ounce of energy hitting that HOF mark. And it was goooood. Damn good! You ride that high for a little while y'know? Not very long but... a little while. It's that endorphin fade after a kick-ass workout. I ride about 20 miles a day and I love that afterglow. Anyway... it isn't long before you realize the sprint is actually a helluva lot longer than you realized. In fact... it's not a sprint at all. Dammit! The bigger picture intrudes a bit and, despite our day to day mantra, the long view is something you start to think about. I hit that around 130 too. Made me a li'l geeky for a bit so I just refocused and powered through. Tried to take a moment and enjoy that Quit from the front porch... enjoying the view I created.

Do the same, man. Slow down and revel in your accomplishment. Use the tools that got you here.
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on March 14, 2016, 08:56:00 PM
160s baby, haven't wrote in a long time! Got a new job and it pays very well for someone my age! I'm glad to be quit with all with you.
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: dipbegone on March 14, 2016, 09:05:00 PM
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160s baby, haven't wrote in a long time! Got a new job and it pays very well for someone my age! I'm glad to be quit with all with you.
Smiff...my DoG! Man we get one day further into this every 24 and it feels incredible. Just spent some time looking back on our quit thread. Wow we were all fucked and foggy. Damn proud to be this far along with you. Let's do this shit again manana. Congrats on the new gig...beers are on you!

DoG House is the place to be
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on April 08, 2016, 09:23:00 AM
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Anxiety and Depression sucks.. but what doesn't suck is getting paid good! The new job is awesome, purchasing and inventory management! Great resume boosting and I love the gig. Can't wait for warm weather on the lake!
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on July 18, 2016, 10:44:00 AM
Wow it's been along time, i started to ghost and post but i'm back. Dogs got my back so fuck it lets get it then!
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on July 18, 2016, 10:48:00 AM
I just wanted to put it out there for those who are continuing in the struggle to quit or keep quit and honestly just do it. It sucks ya it feels like you're losing your best friend but really you're putting down the dog thats been sick for a long time. It does nothing good for you and people fail to realize that. I finally have spending money for things i want instead of need. I can taste better, smell better, and my blood pressure is down. There's nothing but benefits to quitting that shit, it's just do you have the balls do face that you can function without it and wake up every morning to post your promise to you and your group? Stay quit

-Smiff
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on July 20, 2016, 11:35:00 AM
Day 294 STRESS IS STRESS...

Jeez I can't believe how many people still chew.. Gross
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on July 26, 2016, 08:08:00 AM
300
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on July 26, 2016, 08:08:00 AM
300
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Post by: Tjschu on July 26, 2016, 09:55:00 AM
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300
Congrats on the 3rd Floor!
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Post by: ChickDip on July 26, 2016, 12:22:00 PM
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300
Congrats on the 3rd Floor!
Smiff!
Badass 300 brother!
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: jack_smiff1 on July 26, 2016, 02:43:00 PM
Thanks guys!
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Post by: pab1964 on July 26, 2016, 08:54:00 PM
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300
Congrats on the 3rd Floor!
Smiff!
Badass 300 brother!
You go young one! I never stopped for. More than time to go get another can when I was your age! Damn proud of you!
Title: Re: Well Here Goes Something
Post by: ChickDip on September 30, 2016, 01:07:00 PM
Dear Smiff,
Congrats on your 1 year, that is kick-ass!
Love, your quit-sis, Chick