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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: Quitnow! on February 15, 2015, 01:06:00 PM
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Good afternoon,
My name is Mike and I am a 25 year old Naval Aviator from California. As of today, I haven't put dip in my mouth for 2 days, and I feel horrible. This is my 4th time "quitting", and I know I can do it this time. But I am in desperate need of help.
I began experimenting with skoal after high school lacrosse games. I was hooked on copenhagen by sophomore year of college. I switched to snus (which was a bad idea because it has MUCH higher nicotine content than dip) around senior year, and I have been snussing about a roll a week since then. The biggest trigger in my life is my career...a lot of naval aviators dip.
I am quitting first and foremost for myself. I have wanted to quit for such a long time. At this point, I think the addiction is much more mental than physical.
I always think I'm going to get cancer, and I am to strong of a person to let a substance control my life. Plus, I can already see my gums starting to recede. Gross.
A secondary reason I am quitting is my habit is a complete secret from my wife. Unfortunately, I am really good at hiding it. You see, her father is a smoker, and she hates tobacco. When we met, she knew I dipped. A few weeks into the relationship, I was in the middle of one of my "quits" (not for her), and I never got around to telling her I was back off the wagon. It's not like she would divorce me or anything over it, but I pride myself on being honorable, and I am in effect lying to my wife everyday by hiding this huge part of my life.
One thing I have realized during my quits, is that I can get pretty irritable. Any tips on how to deal with this?
Thanks in advance for the support.
Mike
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Good afternoon,
My name is Mike and I am a 25 year old Naval Aviator from California. As of today, I haven't put dip in my mouth for 2 days, and I feel horrible. This is my 4th time "quitting", and I know I can do it this time. But I am in desperate need of help.
I began experimenting with skoal after high school lacrosse games. I was hooked on copenhagen by sophomore year of college. I switched to snus (which was a bad idea because it has MUCH higher nicotine content than dip) around senior year, and I have been snussing about a roll a week since then. The biggest trigger in my life is my career...a lot of naval aviators dip.
I am quitting first and foremost for myself. I have wanted to quit for such a long time. At this point, I think the addiction is much more mental than physical.
I always think I'm going to get cancer, and I am to strong of a person to let a substance control my life. Plus, I can already see my gums starting to recede. Gross.
A secondary reason I am quitting is my habit is a complete secret from my wife. Unfortunately, I am really good at hiding it. You see, her father is a smoker, and she hates tobacco. When we met, she new I dipped. A few weeks into the relationship, I was in the middle of one of my "quits" (not for her), and I never got around to telling her I was back off the wagon. It's not like she would divorce me or anything over it, but I pride myself on being honorable, and I am in effect lying to my wife everyday by hiding this huge part of my life.
One thing I have realized during my quits, is that I can get pretty irritable. Any tips on how to deal with this?
Thanks in advance for the support.
Mike
Man many of us were sneaky dirty lying addicts. This substance is one of the most addictive substances on earth behind heroin and tied with crack cocaine. While your life may not spiral quite as far out of control as those other substances, many of us would do anything to get our fix.
It sounds like you are ready to take back control of your life. There is one simple eay to do that. It may not always be the easiest but it works if you let it. The surefire way to quit is to post your promise not to use nicotine each and every morning. We just break our quit down into small manageable pieces because all we can control is today. You can't change what you have done in the past and three are no promises of what happens tomorrow.
Read up on the welcome center (http://forum.killthecan.org/forum/55560/) and then give posting your first roll a go in your quit month May 15 (http://forum.killthecan.org/topic/10927055/)
Congrats on your first 2 days of quit. It's bad ass and it's awesome you made it on your own. jump in with both feet and you will have thousands of addicts just like yourself who have your back everyday.
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Good afternoon,
My name is Mike and I am a 25 year old Naval Aviator from California. As of today, I haven't put dip in my mouth for 2 days, and I feel horrible. This is my 4th time "quitting", and I know I can do it this time. But I am in desperate need of help.
I began experimenting with skoal after high school lacrosse games. I was hooked on copenhagen by sophomore year of college. I switched to snus (which was a bad idea because it has MUCH higher nicotine content than dip) around senior year, and I have been snussing about a roll a week since then. The biggest trigger in my life is my career...a lot of naval aviators dip.
I am quitting first and foremost for myself. I have wanted to quit for such a long time. At this point, I think the addiction is much more mental than physical.
I always think I'm going to get cancer, and I am to strong of a person to let a substance control my life. Plus, I can already see my gums starting to recede. Gross.
A secondary reason I am quitting is my habit is a complete secret from my wife. Unfortunately, I am really good at hiding it. You see, her father is a smoker, and she hates tobacco. When we met, she new I dipped. A few weeks into the relationship, I was in the middle of one of my "quits" (not for her), and I never got around to telling her I was back off the wagon. It's not like she would divorce me or anything over it, but I pride myself on being honorable, and I am in effect lying to my wife everyday by hiding this huge part of my life.
One thing I have realized during my quits, is that I can get pretty irritable. Any tips on how to deal with this?
Thanks in advance for the support.
Mike
Welcome Mike.....i'm 52 and dipped copehagen for 29years....i quit cold turkey 62 days ago....it can be done....but you need to do it for yourself......the first week to 10 days are going to suck....it takes about 3 days for the nicotine to cycle out of your body...after that it the mind games that will chase you around the block....
I also have 31years of service to our country...so i understand the association of wearing the uniform and having a dip....the first time i put on a uniform, with out a dip --- it was frickin weird....don't count on any help from your aviator buddies...they're addicts - just like you and they'll have to figure it out themselves
If you Quit 2 days ago...today should be day 3 (we count the actual day you quit - no matter the time of day) - Your QUIT GROUP will be May.....go onto the May page and Post Roll and do it Every Dam Day EDD
Roll is the most important thing we do here. First thing in the morning promise yourself and everyone here that you will not use nicotine in any form for that day. Wake up the next day and repeat. Quit one day at a time, ODAAT.
Other than that read everything you can here....read the post on the May page...read Intro...read HOF speeches....When you're comfortable, interact with your group, get to know people.
First three days to a week is the worst. Drink lots of water. Stay busy. If able, go to the gym and sweat your ass off....ODAAT, or for now one hour or one minute at a time. Just stay quit.
Also...this is a big one....cut down or cut out alcohol for a while....getting your buzz on will lower your defenses....many a good quitter caved after having a few drinks
I will not wish you luck...we don't do that here....there is no luck in quitting nicotine and kicking this addiction....its all you / its on you....Be Quit / Stay Quit / and do it Every Dam Day
PM me is you need anything
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Mike, welcome to your best decision. I started in Air force almost 25 yrs ago cause couldn't smoke on flightline (former crew chief). This site works if you get involved, the first 3-4 days are worst getting the nic bitch out of your system, after that it is all mental games. The irritability passed pretty quick for me, if you have to come here to May group and vent! Post roll EDD (every damn day) and make your promise not to use for the day, read all you can here, there is alot of good info and alot of badass quitters who can give you advice.
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Mike,
Congrats on taking the first steps to what is easily the best thing you can do for yourself.
I'm a pilot in the AF, so I know all about the institutional drive to chew\dip. I had chewed for just over 20 years when I found this site just a couple days into my quit. I know that the initial stages can be challenging, but your mindset has to be focused on the overall goal. I don't think it is any different than starting any long course of instruction, we've both done plenty of that. Instead of looking at in on a continuum, just take it day by day. I quit with you today, and I give you my word. Let tomorrow be tomorrow, and we will take a pledge with each other again. There will be good days and bad days, but it is absolutely worth it.
PM me if you have any questions or need someone to vent to or be accountable to. I'm absolutely here to help you quit man.
Doug
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Many thanks to all for the support.
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I am quitting first and foremost for myself.
This is the single most important thing you said in your intro. Never forget it.
I am a mere 431 days quit as of this post. May seem like a long way off to you, but you and I are no different. One dip, one grave mistake puts us both at day 1. Yet even though I am 431 days away from ground zero, I still quit every day for myself. I've built a castle of quit out of pure selfishness. I've become active, made bonds, friendships, and build pillars of accountability to reinforce my fortress of quit. I did that for me. Now, that's not to say that quitting isn't two-fold, I am also a stone in many other foundations of quit, but that's because those persons put me there for themselves. Always keep this about you and build your quit as big is you can. The bigger and stronger you you build your quit, the harder it will be for nicotine to break it down.
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Quitnow, I am right with you. This is my day three. Cooped up in the house, freezing cold, not a pinch anywhere to be found. Playing games with the kids and eating the ass out of a horse to keep occupied but going to bed tonight with no chew for three days! Hang tough my friend, we can do it!
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Quitnow, I am right with you. This is my day three. Cooped up in the house, freezing cold, not a pinch anywhere to be found. Playing games with the kids and eating the ass out of a horse to keep occupied but going to bed tonight with no chew for three days! Hang tough my friend, we can do it!
Great job beagler! Definitely helps you to be active and help others! Quit on brothers! Proud to be quit with you! ODAAT! EDD!
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Naval aviator? And slug go isn't here yet?
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Naval aviator? And slug go isn't here yet?
I was reading this from the beginning and wondering the same thing Mogul. Slug.go would be perfect for this Naval aviator to lean on.
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Hey guys, cravings are really rough today. I bought some smokey mountain and some seeds and that is helping. Just posting to complain and be a bitch.
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Hey guys, cravings are really rough today. I bought some smokey mountain and some seeds and that is helping. Just posting to complain and be a bitch.
Rage and Bitch all you need to here. That's what this place is for. Just keep your word for today. I know we can quit just one day.
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Hey guys, cravings are really rough today. I bought some smokey mountain and some seeds and that is helping. Just posting to complain and be a bitch.
Bitch on brother we've all been there and we are listening! Damn proud to be quit with you my brother!
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Hey guys, cravings are really rough today. I bought some smokey mountain and some seeds and that is helping. Just posting to complain and be a bitch.
Bitch on brother we've all been there and we are listening! Damn proud to be quit with you my brother!
Vent, bitch and talk about it. We listen and understand what you are going through. I like toothpicks cinnamon and tea tree, it is a nice change up!
Quit on brother!
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Haha thanks for the support. I'm doing ok. Got a good workout in, and now I have a huge lip of the fake stuff in, life is good as a quitter.
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Hey guys, cravings are really rough today. I bought some smokey mountain and some seeds and that is helping. Just posting to complain and be a bitch.
Didn't care for SM, chewed the shit of gum and cinnamon hard candy and seeds, day 27 and only have to do it 1-2 times a day.
Carry on and vent all ya need!
Quit with ya Brother
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Hey guys, cravings are really rough today. I bought some smokey mountain and some seeds and that is helping. Just posting to complain and be a bitch.
Didn't care for SM, chewed the shit of gum and cinnamon hard candy and seeds, day 27 and only have to do it 1-2 times a day.
Carry on and vent all ya need!
Quit with ya Brother
Nice job reaching out, nice job exercising, nice Quit!
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Great job coming to this site Q. My advice to you is to heed the advice of the above quitters. As long as you stay quit and post roll you can take out all your nic rage on all the peeps on this site for free.