KillTheCan.org Accountability Forum
Community => Introductions => Topic started by: goodtowner on December 04, 2012, 10:52:00 PM
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I started dipping in '94 while playing HS baseball. Moved to cigs in '96. Quit cigs in '04. Quit dip 12-04-12.
I do construction work and other mindless activities where having something in my lip just seems natural. I'm, quite frankly, scared to death to try this, but I found this site for a reason.
Why I want to quit...
1. I want to live
2. I want to be there for my family
3. I am tired, so tired, of being tied to it. Always thinking about it, always looking for a spitter
4. I want to save money
5. I want to get healthy, spending time in the gym is such a waste using nicotine
6. I want my wife to want to kiss me without thinking about the crap that's been in my mouth
7. I don't want my 3 year old to ever ask me again what's in my mouth
8. I don't want be a slave to my cravings
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Welcome to KTC. Find the salmon Welcome Center link up above, post roll and keep clean. Embrace the suck, you only have to do it once if you do it right. Make sure you read everything on the site and then read it again!
How to post roll: index.php?showtopic=50 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=50)
Where you will post roll: index.php?showtopic=7319 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=7319)
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It can seem a little scary to give up a lifelong addiction and the "comfort" of a dip or whatever. But freedom is so much better than being a slave to a can of plant matter.
Post roll every day, reach out to your quit brothers in your new group get numbers for support, join the chat, etc. This first few days and week are going to suck, but please remember them so you'll never want to experience them again.
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It can seem a little scary to give up a lifelong addiction and the "comfort" of a dip or whatever. But freedom is so much better than being a slave to a can of plant matter.
Post roll every day, reach out to your quit brothers in your new group get numbers for support, join the chat, etc. This first few days and week are going to suck, but please remember them so you'll never want to experience them again.
welcome aboard
its not easy but keep your word to your new quit brothers and do it each day
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Goodtimer- nice to have you here. Do youself a favor and print that list out a d keep it close so you never forget why your here! Next go over to the march 2013 quit group and post up. Get to know the folks in you group for additional support. I am 80 days clean today after 28 years of stuffing my face with the garbage. If I cAn do it so can u! Need anything feel free to pm me
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goodtowner. Welcome to the site and to the march 2013 quit group. Make sure you post roll call, if you are having issues with that just ask. Sent you a pm with my number.
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welcome aboard goodtowner...buckle up for the ride. Your post says lists your quit date as 12/4.....Today's roll has ya listed as Day 1. Is your quit date today? If ya need help getting started, give me a holler, or the lil WELCOME CENTER linky above too is super valuable....
hang on tight...remember the first days, use those memories later on. This is the best decision you will ever make...
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Thanks for the welcome fellas.
Sharky, I finished off my last can yesterday at 2pm, so technically at that time today would be the end of the first 24 hr period (day 1). When you see me post up roll call (mornings), I'll actually be half way through that day. I just didn't want to cheat.
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Hello Brothers...I'm on day 4.
I'm guessing 20 years a can a day plus or minus. (mostly plus)
So far I'm doing pretty well. One day at a time. I'm tired of being a slave. I'm tired of going to the gas station. ($200 a month. Really??!!!)
My family and KTC has my back. Almost time for lunch. I'm half way through the day.
Good luck brothers, KC Bronco
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You get credit for the whole day no matter what time you decided to quit. The whole 24 hour cycle isn't necessary to count. Post, stay quit, repeat. 1 day at a time. Welcome.
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Okay, now that I have been around for a few days, I think it's time to write out what many of you have called a quit plan. Not a plan to quit dipping, but a plan to quit quitting. I can see the importance of thinking through that in advance, so here it is.
1. Starting up a debilitating habit via cave should never be an emotional response, though it probably is most of the time. Immediate emotional responses are usually not the best of decisions. Resolve and preparation is necessary. I will not dip after some event that causes stress. There are too many other things to do than dip.
2. Call wastepanel to ask permission.
3. Call wife and tell her that I am about to throw away this thing that we have taken joy in and built hope on.
4. Call my friend Mike and tell him I don't have the stones to keep quit.
5. Come to KTC and publicly post to confirm that I have thought through step one and made the rational (ha!) decision and followed through steps 2-4.
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Okay, now that I have been around for a few days, I think it's time to write out what many of you have called a quit plan. Not a plan to quit dipping, but a plan to quit quitting. I can see the importance of thinking through that in advance, so here it is.
1. Starting up a debilitating habit via cave should never be an emotional response, though it probably is most of the time. Immediate emotional responses are usually not the best of decisions. Resolve and preparation is necessary. I will not dip after some event that causes stress. There are too many other things to do than dip.
2. Call wastepanel to ask permission.
3. Call wife and tell her that I am about to throw away this thing that we have taken joy in and built hope on.
4. Call my friend Mike and tell him I don't have the stones to keep quit.
5. Come to KTC and publicly post to confirm that I have thought through step one and made the rational (ha!) decision and followed through steps 2-4.
'worship'
Excellent work!
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Okay, now that I have been around for a few days, I think it's time to write out what many of you have called a quit plan. Not a plan to quit dipping, but a plan to quit quitting. I can see the importance of thinking through that in advance, so here it is.
1. Starting up a debilitating habit via cave should never be an emotional response, though it probably is most of the time. Immediate emotional responses are usually not the best of decisions. Resolve and preparation is necessary. I will not dip after some event that causes stress. There are too many other things to do than dip.
2. Call wastepanel to ask permission.
3. Call wife and tell her that I am about to throw away this thing that we have taken joy in and built hope on.
4. Call my friend Mike and tell him I don't have the stones to keep quit.
5. Come to KTC and publicly post to confirm that I have thought through step one and made the rational (ha!) decision and followed through steps 2-4.
'worship'
Excellent work!
Well said goodtowner!
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Hey bud.
Where was my call?
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I'm right there with you Goodtowner. Today was my first full day.....it was/is hell but I know it will get better. You're not alone, trust me.