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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: SayNoToCope on February 24, 2018, 02:26:00 AM
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Hey guys my name is Jeff. I am 22 years old and I started chewing when I was about 14 been doing a can a day since I was about 16 or 17. My official quit date is 2/20/2018 so I am about 3 days in now going into number 4! I haven't not had any withdrawals from the nicotine except yesterday I had a couple little mood swings, but that is it so far. I really think this time I will be successful after trying more times than I can count. I am motivated to do it this time, and I look forward to becoming a quitter with you all.
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Hey guys my name is Jeff. I am 22 years old and I started chewing when I was about 14 been doing a can a day since I was about 16 or 17. My official quit date is 2/20/2018 so I am about 3 days in now going into number 4! I haven't not had any withdrawals from the nicotine except yesterday I had a couple little mood swings, but that is it so far. I really think this time I will be successful after trying more times than I can count. I am motivated to do it this time, and I look forward to becoming a quitter with you all.
Welcome Jeff, and congratulations on a great decision!! Your quit group is May 2018 (http://forum.killthecan.org/topic/30471996/#new); head on over and introduce yourself. They have a fine group of quitters, you'll want to hang out and get to know them. Also read everything you can on the site. Only you can do this, but we'll be with you every step of the way.
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SayNotoCope,
Welcome to the group. You have made a wise decision.
Here is some advice I like to share with new quitters to assist in your quit:
The main way to be successful is to just decide that you have quit. Once you stop the negotiating in your head as to whether you will do one more or not the rest becomes far more simple.
Next, learn to distract your attention from your desire for a dip to anything else that interests you. This ability to change your focus will guarantee your success and make your quit that much easier.
When you place a dip in your mouth, your brain releases sugars. Well, those sugars are now going to be gone.
However, you can replace them with OJ or other fruit juices with sugar. This will provide some comfort, especially on your initial quit days.
Make sure to exercise with weights and cardio when you feel that nagging tension in your muscles, you feel that rage, when you can not sleep and when you cannot focus. Exercise really helps.
Here is one that most people overlook. Get at least 3 square meals a day. Hunger can really bring on those urges. So squash those urges before they come. Eat full healthy meals and do not let yourself get excessively hungry. You will see this helps a great deal.
I waited until I was 59 quit after using tobacco for 40 years. You are wise to quit now.
I quit with you today.
Dundippin - day 894
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I envy you. You're a wise man indeed to change your life at a marvelous young age. Hats off you to you sir.
Will be looking for you in roll call.
Can't say enough about posting early, every day.
Make it your objective to be on roll before noon.
See you in the hall.