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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: jtbrown on April 21, 2014, 06:09:00 PM
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Stumbled upon this little corner of the interwebs the other day, and upon looking around a bit today, decided I would register. My name is Tyler Brown, and I am 26 years old, living in North Alabama. I first started chewing when I was 8, then eventually moved to dipping. I decided I had had enough yesterday afternoon, and today has been my first full day without it. I have quit before, but I caved after 2 weeks. No turning back this time around.
I grew up in Small Town, USA, so every male in my family either dips or chews. I intend on taking great pride in being the first to walk away from the stuff, and hope that the others follow suit. I know I have to look after myself first, though. I work Logistics for the US Army, dealing specifically with Sustainment of the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters.
Today hasn't been too bad, if I am being honest. What generally gets me the worst is missing the sensation of having a dip in my bottom lip, and I believe that is what made me fall back into it last time. I got some Smokey Mountain herbal stuff, and it actually doesn't taste too bad. I can tell it has definitely helped me today.
I intend to post in here and keep up with my progress, because it seems like y'all have a good thing going here, and I can use all the help I can get.
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Tyler you have made a great decision to quit today. I want to let you know that this sounds a lot like my quit story. I am 25 and I live in a tiny little town. Maybe 1,500 people total. I work with a lot of farmers and they are notorious for having a dip in their lip all day. So I am around it a lot and it is very accepted in the community. But of course, it is not on this site, and this is a no nicotine site of any kind. No patches, gum, cigs or e-cigs. If you need anything please private message me. My number is available to anyone that wants to QLF EDD (Quit Like Fuck, Every Damn Day)
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welcome, JT.
Go here topic/1003072/1/?x=90#new (http://forum.killthecan.org/topic/1003072/1/?x=90#new) and learn how to post roll. You'll be in the July 2014 Quit Group. You're in for a challenge and we're her to help. Read everything in Welcome Center and join us in Live Chat.
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Got it! Starr_78, I like that. Looking forward to the journey!
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Stumbled upon this little corner of the interwebs the other day, and upon looking around a bit today, decided I would register. My name is Tyler Brown, and I am 26 years old, living in North Alabama. I first started chewing when I was 8, then eventually moved to dipping. I decided I had had enough yesterday afternoon, and today has been my first full day without it. I have quit before, but I caved after 2 weeks. No turning back this time around.
I grew up in Small Town, USA, so every male in my family either dips or chews. I intend on taking great pride in being the first to walk away from the stuff, and hope that the others follow suit. I know I have to look after myself first, though. I work Logistics for the US Army, dealing specifically with Sustainment of the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters.
Today hasn't been too bad, if I am being honest. What generally gets me the worst is missing the sensation of having a dip in my bottom lip, and I believe that is what made me fall back into it last time. I got some Smokey Mountain herbal stuff, and it actually doesn't taste too bad. I can tell it has definitely helped me today.
I intend to post in here and keep up with my progress, because it seems like y'all have a good thing going here, and I can use all the help I can get.
Hi JT,
Welcome to the Quit. Get on and read all of the articles on the web portion of www.killthecan.org (http://www.killthecan.org)
That REALLY helped me get thru it, knowing what was happening and going to happen and that everyone else went thru the same shit.
I had never tried to quit until now (20 days quit). I didn't know what to expect but those articles helped me immensely.
Then figure out what POSTING ROLL is and how to do it. In my opinion, this accountability step is the most important part of the QUIT.
Proud to be quit with you JT.
thewolfe
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Thanks Wolfe! I saw that about the Roll Call, and I am going to do my very best to get it done daily. I guess I should have also mentioned that I am married (August 2013), and she is also going to be a cheerleader in my corner. For some reason she didn't like my lip full of snuff? Crazy, I know.
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I will have my eye on you!! I will tolerate that bammer stuff as long as it means you posted roll every damn day.
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Haha..fair enough duathman. I guess I can tolerate Barners as long as it is supporting the cause.
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Is it "Roll Eagle" or "War Tide"? I can never remember.......brought to you by an Aggie fan.
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Thanks Wolfe! I saw that about the Roll Call, and I am going to do my very best to get it done daily. I guess I should have also mentioned that I am married (August 2013), and she is also going to be a cheerleader in my corner. For some reason she didn't like my lip full of snuff? Crazy, I know.
Don't try to do it, just DO it as this will be the key to our success. You will understand shortly why roll is the most important thing going for us.
It is your promise to us, your gf, and yourself that for THIS DAY you will not use. We can keep our word for a day, right? Seems to me that is the premise behind it as I am a newbie also.. Day 21 ..
Quit with you today.. Wolfe
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Day number 2, and I'm still kicking. Headache and Foggy today. But it is happening! Mogul, we will see what the Aggs are capable of without JFF and Mike Evans. I'm more excited that Evans is gone than I am Manziel.
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Stay strong, I quit with you today.
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I don't know if this will get seen, but I was curious about these introduction posts. Do people normally use this space just to give updates on progress? Or is that done primarily by just posting roll every day? I am new to this, and would like to be active in the community here, but I might require a little guidance on where to go. Most of my friends that dip tell me I can't quit (who needs enemies), where as my friends that don't dip are supportive, but do not know the struggle. That is why I would like to be active here, because you all know how bad this shit sucks.
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I don't know if this will get seen, but I was curious about these introduction posts. Do people normally use this space just to give updates on progress? Or is that done primarily by just posting roll every day? I am new to this, and would like to be active in the community here, but I might require a little guidance on where to go. Most of my friends that dip tell me I can't quit (who needs enemies), where as my friends that don't dip are supportive, but do not know the struggle. That is why I would like to be active here, because you all know how bad this shit sucks.
JT this is your thread. You can do anything you want in here. Just keep quitting! Most use it to document how they are feeling, vent, rage, ask for help, whatever... Its a good place to keep everyone updated on how you are doing. The more active you are the more noticed you will be and the more accountability will be heaped on you to succeed. Be Active.
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Stumbled upon this little corner of the interwebs the other day, and upon looking around a bit today, decided I would register. My name is Tyler Brown, and I am 26 years old, living in North Alabama. I first started chewing when I was 8, then eventually moved to dipping. I decided I had had enough yesterday afternoon, and today has been my first full day without it. I have quit before, but I caved after 2 weeks. No turning back this time around.
I grew up in Small Town, USA, so every male in my family either dips or chews. I intend on taking great pride in being the first to walk away from the stuff, and hope that the others follow suit. I know I have to look after myself first, though. I work Logistics for the US Army, dealing specifically with Sustainment of the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters.
Today hasn't been too bad, if I am being honest. What generally gets me the worst is missing the sensation of having a dip in my bottom lip, and I believe that is what made me fall back into it last time. I got some Smokey Mountain herbal stuff, and it actually doesn't taste too bad. I can tell it has definitely helped me today.
I intend to post in here and keep up with my progress, because it seems like y'all have a good thing going here, and I can use all the help I can get.
Congrats on the decision to quit/quit itself. This site will help you, but only if you "drink the Kool-aid" as they say. I know I've seen you in chat once or twice, that's awesome keep doing that. Post roll every damn day, exchange numbers with your fellow quitters (PM me if you need one) keep others accountable and they will keep you accountable.
Congrats again, I'm proud to quit with you today.
MCO
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Accidentally double posted so here's some tits:
'boob'
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JT - Congrats on your decision to quit. Read all you can. Learn everything you can about the nic bitch.....she knows everything about you. Get involved and stay quit!!
BTW - Thanks for you service. PM if you need digits.
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Welcome to the wonderful world of the best bad-ass quitters! Stay strong, keep plowing through. You will be amazed as to how much easier it gets as each day goes by. First couple really suck - but then it gets easier.
We all quit with you!
Geaux Tigers!
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I don't know if this will get seen, but I was curious about these introduction posts. Do people normally use this space just to give updates on progress? Or is that done primarily by just posting roll every day? I am new to this, and would like to be active in the community here, but I might require a little guidance on where to go. Most of my friends that dip tell me I can't quit (who needs enemies), where as my friends that don't dip are supportive, but do not know the struggle. That is why I would like to be active here, because you all know how bad this shit sucks.
It will be seen. Our shared experience and accountability is the key to success.
Write whatever you want to. Some people write a running journal. Some hardly post anything between day 1 and HOF. After a while you will also feel comfortable adding to other's intro posts as well.
When a person comes up to HOF I read their intro from beginning to end to learn as much as I can about their experience to help with my quit today.
Quit with you today
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Tough day today. I have been extremely fortunate thus far in my quit to not have a lot of withdrawal symptoms, at least not nearly as bad as they were the last time I attempted quitting. But having a great opportunity at work that I have been looking forward to for months now, having it jerked right out from under me by our "leadership" today, really burned me up. I have earned it, and this shit is being done on a power trip, and it is pissing me off beyond belief. At any rate, how that pertains to my quit, obviously this would be the time where I reach for the Wolf and cold beer, and get on with life. This is the first day I have really felt the cravings, but I am holding tight. Smokey Mountain has been extremely clutch for me. I appreciate all of y'all's words of encouragement. I just needed to vent a little. This is just not been the kind of quit week I would have imagined. I didn't foresee an advancement/promotion opportunity getting jerked out from under me by the same people that claim to care about my future, especially on the week where I am dealing with withdrawals. I don't know if any of this shit makes any sense, but I do know one thing..I am 72 hours free of the nic bitch!
Also, rtpope, I should have been more specific, I am only a civilian working for the Army, the real thanks belong to those in uniform. I know what you were trying to do though!
MCO, boobs are always welcome. Like Ron White says, once you've seen one boob, you pretty much want to see the rest of them.
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Tough day today. I have been extremely fortunate thus far in my quit to not have a lot of withdrawal symptoms, at least not nearly as bad as they were the last time I attempted quitting. But having a great opportunity at work that I have been looking forward to for months now, having it jerked right out from under me by our "leadership" today, really burned me up. I have earned it, and this shit is being done on a power trip, and it is pissing me off beyond belief. At any rate, how that pertains to my quit, obviously this would be the time where I reach for the Wolf and cold beer, and get on with life. This is the first day I have really felt the cravings, but I am holding tight. Smokey Mountain has been extremely clutch for me. I appreciate all of y'all's words of encouragement. I just needed to vent a little. This is just not been the kind of quit week I would have imagined. I didn't foresee an advancement/promotion opportunity getting jerked out from under me by the same people that claim to care about my future, especially on the week where I am dealing with withdrawals. I don't know if any of this shit makes any sense, but I do know one thing..I am 72 hours free of the nic bitch!
Also, rtpope, I should have been more specific, I am only a civilian working for the Army, the real thanks belong to those in uniform. I know what you were trying to do though!
MCO, boobs are always welcome. Like Ron White says, once you've seen one boob, you pretty much want to see the rest of them.
Keep strong man. Once you push past this work thing without caving, you can hold your head up and say "Damn, if I got thru THIS week without a dip, then I can get thru any fucking thing life throws at me"
Quit hard with you
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Made it through the work day. Went to work to get shit on a little bit more. And the wife's car won't crank (I've been working on a completely different issue for a week now). It is pouring this week, but I shall keep strong. Smokey Mountain is my best friend this week. Thanks for keeping up with me, Thewolfe. This morning, I had more energy and felt better than I have in a long time, but after lunch, I felt like I could barely move. Still not sleeping great, haven't had a full nights rest after quitting, but I am coming along. Going to see if I can't figure our what's up with this damn car. Getting me frustrated.
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Made it through the work day. Went to work to get shit on a little bit more. And the wife's car won't crank (I've been working on a completely different issue for a week now). It is pouring this week, but I shall keep strong. Smokey Mountain is my best friend this week. Thanks for keeping up with me, Thewolfe. This morning, I had more energy and felt better than I have in a long time, but after lunch, I felt like I could barely move. Still not sleeping great, haven't had a full nights rest after quitting, but I am coming along. Going to see if I can't figure our what's up with this damn car. Getting me frustrated.
I'm keeping up on you and you're keeping up on me. See, just reading what you're going thru reminds me of what I went thru a few weeks ago and reinforces my resolve to never have to go thru that again. We are all helping each other in different ways.
Just work thru the issues plaguing you right now, car, work.... You can handle that shit.
Pouring ehh? Ain't seen much rain out here in Ca. Big dry spell.
Weekend coming up, be extra careful for triggers.. Hanging out, drinking with the buds, and other triggers. Stay away from the booze, if only for this first weekend, but longer if you think it would lapse your judgement.
If you made it thru today, then you can make it thru tomorrow.. ODAAT
Be quit , I'm quit with you.
Wolfe
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Day 5. ODAAT. Nice quit you are building
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I like the focus and dedication. Doesn't matter how hard it gets, you are committed. Stay that way.
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I appreciate all the support! Tough week, but I made it through. No relapses. Things are heading in the right direction, and doing it without nicotine. I'm thankful for that, and for this site. It gives you a certain sense of empowerment to see so many other people dealing with the same shit, and then whipping its ass. We all are going to have our demons, but nicotine won't be one of them. Quitting with all of you today!
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How's it goin brother? Haven't heard much from you like you used to do on your intro thread. How you feeling nowadays? It's getting better and easier now, isn't it?
Quit with you JT
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I like the focus and dedication. Doesn't matter how hard it gets, you are committed. Stay that way.
I like this right here. Focus and dedication. Everyday. No excuses because there is no other path. You quit and commit.
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I am hanging in there, Wolfe. It has gotten much easier. Hell, I am even taking up exercising. I don't know what has gotten into me. Just got busy with work, everything is working out much better than it was. I appreciate the check in, I do. I need to get better about posting, just got really busy in a hurry.
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Just keep the quit on, post roll EDD, the rest is gravy, damn good gravy, but gravy. You're rocking it!
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Just keep the quit on, post roll EDD, the rest is gravy, damn good gravy, but gravy. You're rocking it!
^^^ x2. Like he says. Nice job, keep it up!
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Ah yea, I am trucking right along. Is there any way to receive some sort of notification when someone posts on a topic you created? I am still learning how to work my way around these forums. I wouldn't have waited so long to realize that others had been writing in here, and I could have responded sooner.
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Ah yea, I am trucking right along. Is there any way to receive some sort of notification when someone posts on a topic you created? I am still learning how to work my way around these forums. I wouldn't have waited so long to realize that others had been writing in here, and I could have responded sooner.
The old system used to EMAIL you when someone commented on a topic you were tracking. The new system doesn't work. I pointed it out to them and they were working on it but that was weeks ago. I guess this new system can't do it.
It's too bad.
However if you do go to your preferences screen, the bottom section shows all of the topics you are tracking. You can click TRACK TOPIC at the bottom of any thread to add it here.
Quit with you JT
Wolfe
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Ah yea, I am trucking right along. Is there any way to receive some sort of notification when someone posts on a topic you created? I am still learning how to work my way around these forums. I wouldn't have waited so long to realize that others had been writing in here, and I could have responded sooner.
The old system used to EMAIL you when someone commented on a topic you were tracking. The new system doesn't work. I pointed it out to them and they were working on it but that was weeks ago. I guess this new system can't do it.
It's too bad.
However if you do go to your preferences screen, the bottom section shows all of the topics you are tracking. You can click TRACK TOPIC at the bottom of any thread to add it here.
Quit with you JT
Wolfe
I got ya, Wolfe. I just need to do a better job of sticking around longer on the forums. One thing I have been concerned about lately, is my use of Herbal snuff. I feel great without the nicotine, but it has been in the back of my mind that I want to be completely snuff free, nicotine or herbal or anything. My concern is when it comes time for me to get rid of the herbal snuff as well. Do you guys still use it? Did you use it at all for your quit? It helped me tremendously to get through the first few days, and still helps to this day, but I want to be completely free from it all.
Just worried about it, worried about when my after meals or working around the house triggers come on, that I won't have herbal snuff there to take my mind off the cravings. Don't get me wrong, I am never going back to the nicotine, but herbal has been my saving grace up to this point. I'd love to hear about y'all's experience with herbal, whether you still do it or you eventually quit it too.
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Ah yea, I am trucking right along. Is there any way to receive some sort of notification when someone posts on a topic you created? I am still learning how to work my way around these forums. I wouldn't have waited so long to realize that others had been writing in here, and I could have responded sooner.
The old system used to EMAIL you when someone commented on a topic you were tracking. The new system doesn't work. I pointed it out to them and they were working on it but that was weeks ago. I guess this new system can't do it.
It's too bad.
However if you do go to your preferences screen, the bottom section shows all of the topics you are tracking. You can click TRACK TOPIC at the bottom of any thread to add it here.
Quit with you JT
Wolfe
I got ya, Wolfe. I just need to do a better job of sticking around longer on the forums. One thing I have been concerned about lately, is my use of Herbal snuff. I feel great without the nicotine, but it has been in the back of my mind that I want to be completely snuff free, nicotine or herbal or anything. My concern is when it comes time for me to get rid of the herbal snuff as well. Do you guys still use it? Did you use it at all for your quit? It helped me tremendously to get through the first few days, and still helps to this day, but I want to be completely free from it all.
Just worried about it, worried about when my after meals or working around the house triggers come on, that I won't have herbal snuff there to take my mind off the cravings. Don't get me wrong, I am never going back to the nicotine, but herbal has been my saving grace up to this point. I'd love to hear about y'all's experience with herbal, whether you still do it or you eventually quit it too.
Take it as you feel you need it JT. Nothing wrong with the herbal stuff, some guys use it for years. I personally used Smokey Mountain off and on pre HOF, but personally came to a point where it felt a little to close to the real stuff. It is a purely personal choice here, I myself use Atomic Fireballs, Sunflower seeds and gum, not as much as I used too but when I feel that old urge these do the trick. It is not worth endangering you quit to kick the fake stuff too early, go with your gut!
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Ah yea, I am trucking right along. Is there any way to receive some sort of notification when someone posts on a topic you created? I am still learning how to work my way around these forums. I wouldn't have waited so long to realize that others had been writing in here, and I could have responded sooner.
The old system used to EMAIL you when someone commented on a topic you were tracking. The new system doesn't work. I pointed it out to them and they were working on it but that was weeks ago. I guess this new system can't do it.
It's too bad.
However if you do go to your preferences screen, the bottom section shows all of the topics you are tracking. You can click TRACK TOPIC at the bottom of any thread to add it here.
Quit with you JT
Wolfe
I got ya, Wolfe. I just need to do a better job of sticking around longer on the forums. One thing I have been concerned about lately, is my use of Herbal snuff. I feel great without the nicotine, but it has been in the back of my mind that I want to be completely snuff free, nicotine or herbal or anything. My concern is when it comes time for me to get rid of the herbal snuff as well. Do you guys still use it? Did you use it at all for your quit? It helped me tremendously to get through the first few days, and still helps to this day, but I want to be completely free from it all.
Just worried about it, worried about when my after meals or working around the house triggers come on, that I won't have herbal snuff there to take my mind off the cravings. Don't get me wrong, I am never going back to the nicotine, but herbal has been my saving grace up to this point. I'd love to hear about y'all's experience with herbal, whether you still do it or you eventually quit it too.
Take it as you feel you need it JT. Nothing wrong with the herbal stuff, some guys use it for years. I personally used Smokey Mountain off and on pre HOF, but personally came to a point where it felt a little to close to the real stuff. It is a purely personal choice here, I myself use Atomic Fireballs, Sunflower seeds and gum, not as much as I used too but when I feel that old urge these do the trick. It is not worth endangering you quit to kick the fake stuff too early, go with your gut!
First of all congrats JT on quitting one day at a time like the rest of us. I used smokey mountain until about day 75. I didn't make it a point to stop using it. It just gradually went away. Don't worry about using fake stuff. Protect your quit as much as you can. Down the road you will just naturally stop using it. Do whatever it takes to keep nicotine out of your body. Keep up the good work brother. I quit with you today.
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Ah yea, I am trucking right along. Is there any way to receive some sort of notification when someone posts on a topic you created? I am still learning how to work my way around these forums. I wouldn't have waited so long to realize that others had been writing in here, and I could have responded sooner.
The old system used to EMAIL you when someone commented on a topic you were tracking. The new system doesn't work. I pointed it out to them and they were working on it but that was weeks ago. I guess this new system can't do it.
It's too bad.
However if you do go to your preferences screen, the bottom section shows all of the topics you are tracking. You can click TRACK TOPIC at the bottom of any thread to add it here.
Quit with you JT
Wolfe
I got ya, Wolfe. I just need to do a better job of sticking around longer on the forums. One thing I have been concerned about lately, is my use of Herbal snuff. I feel great without the nicotine, but it has been in the back of my mind that I want to be completely snuff free, nicotine or herbal or anything. My concern is when it comes time for me to get rid of the herbal snuff as well. Do you guys still use it? Did you use it at all for your quit? It helped me tremendously to get through the first few days, and still helps to this day, but I want to be completely free from it all.
Just worried about it, worried about when my after meals or working around the house triggers come on, that I won't have herbal snuff there to take my mind off the cravings. Don't get me wrong, I am never going back to the nicotine, but herbal has been my saving grace up to this point. I'd love to hear about y'all's experience with herbal, whether you still do it or you eventually quit it too.
Take it as you feel you need it JT. Nothing wrong with the herbal stuff, some guys use it for years. I personally used Smokey Mountain off and on pre HOF, but personally came to a point where it felt a little to close to the real stuff. It is a purely personal choice here, I myself use Atomic Fireballs, Sunflower seeds and gum, not as much as I used too but when I feel that old urge these do the trick. It is not worth endangering you quit to kick the fake stuff too early, go with your gut!
First of all congrats JT on quitting one day at a time like the rest of us. I used smokey mountain until about day 75. I didn't make it a point to stop using it. It just gradually went away. Don't worry about using fake stuff. Protect your quit as much as you can. Down the road you will just naturally stop using it. Do whatever it takes to keep nicotine out of your body. Keep up the good work brother. I quit with you today.
Thanks a lot, guys. Smokey Mountain is what I am doing, but I am trying to not do it too much. Chewing the hell out of some sunflower seeds and gum, but always go back to the Smokey Mountain in those hellish times. I guess it is going to take some time, I just needed some reassurance from my fellow brethren about it all. I appreciate it guys. Quitting with y'all today.
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Mine is slim Jim's. But I'm not so slim anymore.
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Haha, I am getting that way myself, Derv. Without dipping, I eat a hell of a lot more than I normally would.
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Struggling today. Not really sure what is spurring it, but the cravings have been stronger than usual so far today. My mind is running 90 to nothing, and it is screwing with my focus. I have some herbal to help me through it, I am just not a big fan of this feeling. Does anyone else deal with this? Where you just cannot shut your mind off? It is killing my sleep, and killing my focus. Even with my exercising and eating clean(er), it is still screwing me up.
I guess it would be different if my mind were racing with important information, but instead, as always, it is just a bunch of useless crap. Still quitting today.
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Struggling today. Not really sure what is spurring it, but the cravings have been stronger than usual so far today. My mind is running 90 to nothing, and it is screwing with my focus. I have some herbal to help me through it, I am just not a big fan of this feeling. Does anyone else deal with this? Where you just cannot shut your mind off? It is killing my sleep, and killing my focus. Even with my exercising and eating clean(er), it is still screwing me up.
I guess it would be different if my mind were racing with important information, but instead, as always, it is just a bunch of useless crap. Still quitting today.
been there....done that.....got the t-shirt.
I used to call days like this the "could-giva-shits" and on really rough days like this the "sincerely could-giva-flying-fucks".
It is part of the process. Take encouragement.....it means you are winning. As with most things in life, things worth doing are gonna be difficult.
Corrective actions to change dumbass mistakes are ALWAYS difficult. For all of us, that first dip was a major dumbass mistake......Congrats, like me, we now get to pay the piper.....
Here's the thing little brother.....
Ole mule posted roll this morning....yes, after over 2000 days, I still post roll. It takes very little time out of my day and is as much a part of my routine as brushing my teeth. It is habit....a good one.....one that makes me realize the following:
I absolutely refuse to give back a single hard earned day, hour or minute to my addiction.
I give honor to my efforts and accomplishment of keeping my word yesterday.
I am reminded of the critical role my integrity plays in my quit.
I am reminded that I have brothers that I depend on......and that depend on me.
I am quit.....today....no matter what may happen....I know there is nothing that will overpower the simple act of putting my promise out there in the form of roll call. (I may require the aid of the many tools that can be found on this site or the option of reaching out to a brother that truly "gets what I'm going thru" via text, chat or phone call.....but I AM prepared....and ready to protect my vow today....no matter what)
Ole mule stands a little taller when I read of your struggles....it reminds me of where I, myself have been.....and while I know from the valley you may find yourself today, it may be difficult to see the horizon.....
Have hope.....
it is there.....and it is beautiful.
Post up in April 08 with old mule.....I got your back.
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JTbrown, it happened to me in the early 40's, so do what you did to stay quit the first couple of weeks. Get past this and the late 40's and 50's are truly wonderful. Stay strong brother.
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Struggling today. Not really sure what is spurring it, but the cravings have been stronger than usual so far today. My mind is running 90 to nothing, and it is screwing with my focus. I have some herbal to help me through it, I am just not a big fan of this feeling. Does anyone else deal with this? Where you just cannot shut your mind off? It is killing my sleep, and killing my focus. Even with my exercising and eating clean(er), it is still screwing me up.
I guess it would be different if my mind were racing with important information, but instead, as always, it is just a bunch of useless crap. Still quitting today.
JT, you and I are the same number of days quit. I too have been struggling with strong cravings. This weekend I turned down an offer for a drag of an e-cig and was faced with a Copenhagen can propping a door open at the hotel I was staying at. I had the impulse to check if it was empty, but what was the point? I wasn't going to use it.
My sleep has been a little screwed up too, but it was probably worse when I was dipping.
Herbal continues to help a lot...not sure that I will ever give that up!
Stay strong!
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Aahhhh, the 40's fog/funk stage. It will pass. You just gotta hang in there. As far as the herbal stuff, well use it till you don't want it. I started at day 1 with Smokey Mountain and around day 70 I just stopped. I am currently at day 91 so it's been 3 weeks without fake. I do want to have a can at my beckon call just in case a crave hits hard.
Keep marching forward. You are winning. 'Remshot'
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I stopped in to the local Wal Mart for a can of Smokey Mountain, because I felt like today might be a tough one, and I wanted to have some herbal close by. I am trying to come off of it slowly but surely, but I am not going to take any chances that I don't have to take right now.
I cannot tell y'all just how much the encouragement helps, and to know that there are guys like me out there going through or have been through the same shit. I cannot imagine going through this alone. I couldn't do it alone. I have come way too far to fold. I refuse to let myself, or my quit brethren down. I know this will pass, and I will be better for it. Quitting with y'all today.
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I stopped in to the local Wal Mart for a can of Smokey Mountain, because I felt like today might be a tough one, and I wanted to have some herbal close by. I am trying to come off of it slowly but surely, but I am not going to take any chances that I don't have to take right now.
I cannot tell y'all just how much the encouragement helps, and to know that there are guys like me out there going through or have been through the same shit. I cannot imagine going through this alone. I couldn't do it alone. I have come way too far to fold. I refuse to let myself, or my quit brethren down. I know this will pass, and I will be better for it. Quitting with y'all today.
Those are some bad ass quitting words. Keep it up.
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Hi JT,
Yes, day 30 up until a few days shy of day 50 for me was a period of STRONG CRAVES that came back from out of nowhere. It messes with your mind as you're back to thinking about dip all of the time, just like in the beginning of the quit. You may wonder how you can deal with this, like it will go on forever, but it will subside. After 50 days I can now go for hours without thinking about it!
In my intro I describe a day a few weeks ago where I had an evening of super strong craves and I resorted to putting coffee grounds in my lip. (I have not yet bought any fake). It did the trick somehow and got past it.
It WILL get better. You will continue to be quit. I will continue to be quit. I will PM you my number.
wolfe
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I stopped in to the local Wal Mart for a can of Smokey Mountain, because I felt like today might be a tough one, and I wanted to have some herbal close by. I am trying to come off of it slowly but surely, but I am not going to take any chances that I don't have to take right now.
I cannot tell y'all just how much the encouragement helps, and to know that there are guys like me out there going through or have been through the same shit. I cannot imagine going through this alone. I couldn't do it alone. I have come way too far to fold. I refuse to let myself, or my quit brethren down. I know this will pass, and I will be better for it. Quitting with y'all today.
pretty cool how this thing works aint it......
well done....you asked for and received support and encouragement to make today.....by doing so you inadvertently encouraged others.
it's the circle of quit young grasshoppers......
and round and round we go.....
the posts in todays thread made my quit stronger today.....
Thanks gents
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Get a good book, go see a movie, play a game, find a distraction to occupy your mind. Keep exercising and work on your NAFAR mindset. I found a lot of my craving issues disappeared once I wrapped my head around the fact that caving was not and never would be an option... I still quit ODAAT, but the end game is NAFAR, and once I embraced that the craves diminished.
I love your attitude and fight! You are so close to a better spot; all you need to do is push through. QLF with you all day.
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Thank y'all very much, fellas. Don't know if I could have made it through without the support. I am feeling much better lately. The past few days were a serious struggle and test, and dammit, I won. I am really starting to notice little daily victories now. Yesterday, went to a discount tobacco store in search of some herbal snuff (hard to find around here), and didn't bat an eye to the other crap. Also, made it through most of the evening/night without using any herbal at all. Really feeling good about this quit.
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Haven't written in here in a while, but I wanted to make a note to self for the shit my head has been put through the past few days. A little foggy coming through the low 70's. Pulling through, but this serves as a reminder to not put myself through this shit ever again. Quitting today.
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Haven't written in here in a while, but I wanted to make a note to self for the shit my head has been put through the past few days. A little foggy coming through the low 70's. Pulling through, but this serves as a reminder to not put myself through this shit ever again. Quitting today.
Keep pushing through jtb. Tough stretch for a lot of us in the last couple weeks b4 the hof. The good news is that for a lot of us there was/is a nice stretch of "easy" days just after the hof. You are big time correct that you never want to be day 1 again.
You are killing it brother!
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Happy belated HoF day, just a bit late. Proud to be in July with you!
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Happy belated HoF day, just a bit late. Proud to be in July with you!
HELL YEA. Haha, thanks T-Wort. Quit with you!
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Tyler ... congrats on the 2nd floor buddy! You've been a huge part of my quit, both here and via phone and/or text. You are the epitome of a bad-ass quitter, and I'm proud as fuck to quit with you EDD. 'Cheers'
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Tyler ... congrats on the 2nd floor buddy! You've been a huge part of my quit, both here and via phone and/or text. You are the epitome of a bad-ass quitter, and I'm proud as fuck to quit with you EDD. 'Cheers'
Thanks man! Without you and all of these guys here, I am not 200 days quit. It really is that simple. I am absolutely tickled to death to come as far as I have, but this is just the beginning. I shall see y'all back on roll for 201.
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Tyler ... congrats on the 2nd floor buddy! You've been a huge part of my quit, both here and via phone and/or text. You are the epitome of a bad-ass quitter, and I'm proud as fuck to quit with you EDD. 'Cheers'
Thanks man! Without you and all of these guys here, I am not 200 days quit. It really is that simple. I am absolutely tickled to death to come as far as I have, but this is just the beginning. I shall see y'all back on roll for 201.
Thats the way to do it! Nice kool aid jtb
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Congrats. Didn't realize we were on the same 100 day cycle.
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Tyler ... congrats on the 2nd floor buddy! You've been a huge part of my quit, both here and via phone and/or text. You are the epitome of a bad-ass quitter, and I'm proud as fuck to quit with you EDD. 'Cheers'
Thanks man! Without you and all of these guys here, I am not 200 days quit. It really is that simple. I am absolutely tickled to death to come as far as I have, but this is just the beginning. I shall see y'all back on roll for 201.
Thats the way to do it! Nice kool aid jtb
Preciate that! Kool aid tasted delicious!
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Congrats. Didn't realize we were on the same 100 day cycle.
I didn't either, nice 1400!
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Congrats. Didn't realize we were on the same 100 day cycle.
I didn't either, nice 1400!
G talking about "cycles". I'm starting to believe the rumors ...
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Congrats. Didn't realize we were on the same 100 day cycle.
I didn't either, nice 1400!
G talking about "cycles". I'm starting to believe the rumors ...
So who I am sending this Midol to? Gratz guys!
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Congrats. Didn't realize we were on the same 100 day cycle.
I didn't either, nice 1400!
G talking about "cycles". I'm starting to believe the rumors ...
So who I am sending this Midol to? Gratz guys!
Nice job!
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Congrats. Didn't realize we were on the same 100 day cycle.
I didn't either, nice 1400!
G talking about "cycles". I'm starting to believe the rumors ...
So who I am sending this Midol to? Gratz guys!
Nice job!
Congrats, jt! It's been fun watching you climb to 200. I look forward to seeing you reach many more milestones! Great job!
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Congrats. Didn't realize we were on the same 100 day cycle.
I didn't either, nice 1400!
G talking about "cycles". I'm starting to believe the rumors ...
So who I am sending this Midol to? Gratz guys!
Nice job!
Congrats, jt! It's been fun watching you climb to 200. I look forward to seeing you reach many more milestones! Great job!
Hahaha. Preciate it guys!
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Congrats. Didn't realize we were on the same 100 day cycle.
I didn't either, nice 1400!
G talking about "cycles". I'm starting to believe the rumors ...
So who I am sending this Midol to? Gratz guys!
Nice job!
Congrats, jt! It's been fun watching you climb to 200. I look forward to seeing you reach many more milestones! Great job!
Hahaha. Preciate it guys!
Gratz! Nice job Jtb!
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Congrats. Didn't realize we were on the same 100 day cycle.
I didn't either, nice 1400!
G talking about "cycles". I'm starting to believe the rumors ...
So who I am sending this Midol to? Gratz guys!
Nice job!
Congrats, jt! It's been fun watching you climb to 200. I look forward to seeing you reach many more milestones! Great job!
Hahaha. Preciate it guys!
Gratz! Nice job Jtb!
War Damn JTBrown
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A full lap ... 365 days. I know the official anniversary is tomorrow, but I wanted to be first in line to congratulate you! It's been my pleasure to quit with you this last year, you're a big part of the July '14 DD's ... and my quit in general. Thanks for being there JT ... now go do it again!!
'dance'
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A full lap ... 365 days. I know the official anniversary is tomorrow, but I wanted to be first in line to congratulate you! It's been my pleasure to quit with you this last year, you're a big part of the July '14 DD's ... and my quit in general. Thanks for being there JT ... now go do it again!!
'dance'
I'm in for another day, week, year, lifetime! Enjoy the day!
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A full lap ... 365 days. I know the official anniversary is tomorrow, but I wanted to be first in line to congratulate you! It's been my pleasure to quit with you this last year, you're a big part of the July '14 DD's ... and my quit in general. Thanks for being there JT ... now go do it again!!
'dance'
I'm in for another day, week, year, lifetime! Enjoy the day!
Congrats man. A year seemed impossible for me on day 1. Now you're there and I'm close. You made it a year and that's outstanding. Wear it as a badge of pride.
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A full lap ... 365 days. I know the official anniversary is tomorrow, but I wanted to be first in line to congratulate you! It's been my pleasure to quit with you this last year, you're a big part of the July '14 DD's ... and my quit in general. Thanks for being there JT ... now go do it again!!
'dance'
I'm in for another day, week, year, lifetime! Enjoy the day!
Congrats man. A year seemed impossible for me on day 1. Now you're there and I'm close. You made it a year and that's outstanding. Wear it as a badge of pride.
Congrats, man.
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A full lap ... 365 days. I know the official anniversary is tomorrow, but I wanted to be first in line to congratulate you! It's been my pleasure to quit with you this last year, you're a big part of the July '14 DD's ... and my quit in general. Thanks for being there JT ... now go do it again!!
'dance'
I'm in for another day, week, year, lifetime! Enjoy the day!
Congrats man. A year seemed impossible for me on day 1. Now you're there and I'm close. You made it a year and that's outstanding. Wear it as a badge of pride.
Congrats, man.
Thanks for the kind words, fellas. I have enjoyed every minute of being quit for the past year, and I will enjoy the next year just as much. It has changed my life for the better, and am forever grateful for each and every one of you.
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Mr. Brown. congrats on that 1/2 a dangler hanging down ... you are a BAQ and I'm proud to quit with you daily!
'Cheers'
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Mr. Brown. congrats on that 1/2 a dangler hanging down ... you are a BAQ and I'm proud to quit with you daily!
'Cheers'
War Damn brother!!!! See ya on the plains right?
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Roll Damn Tide from a newbie.