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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: aglos on January 02, 2013, 06:11:00 PM
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I have been chewing for the last 12 years.
I am (was) a Grizzly long cut guy with a 1 can a day addiction.
I have tried to kick the habit several times in the past - but obviously i couldn't do it. I am committed to making it happen this time.
I have kept my additiction a secret from my family and most of my firends for the majority of that 12 year period. I do not have a lot of people i can utilize as a support group - so I'm looking to lean on members of KTC.
I am making the committment becuase I am tired of lying, tired of hiding, tired of being powerless, and tired of leading a seperate life. I want to enjoy my family and not be thinking about the next time I am going to be able to pop one in.
I made the commitment at midnight on new years - putting me at 42 hours in.
100 days is right around the corner...
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I have been chewing for the last 12 years.
I am (was) a Grizzly long cut guy with a 1 can a day addiction.
I have tried to kick the habit several times in the past - but obviously i couldn't do it. I am committed to making it happen this time.Â
I have kept my additiction a secret from my family and most of my firends for the majority of that 12 year period. I do not have a lot of people i can utilize as a support group - so I'm looking to lean on members of KTC.
I am making the committment becuase I am tired of lying, tired of hiding, tired of being powerless, and tired of leading a seperate life. I want to enjoy my family and not be thinking about the next time I am going to be able to pop one in.Â
I made the commitment at midnight on new years - putting me at 42 hours in.
100 days is right around the corner...
Dont worry about the 100 days. its never about the numbers. its about today only. one day at a time my friend. pm me if you need an extra number. chris
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I have been chewing for the last 12 years.
I am (was) a Grizzly long cut guy with a 1 can a day addiction.
I have tried to kick the habit several times in the past - but obviously i couldn't do it. I am committed to making it happen this time.Â
I have kept my additiction a secret from my family and most of my firends for the majority of that 12 year period. I do not have a lot of people i can utilize as a support group - so I'm looking to lean on members of KTC.
I am making the committment becuase I am tired of lying, tired of hiding, tired of being powerless, and tired of leading a seperate life. I want to enjoy my family and not be thinking about the next time I am going to be able to pop one in.Â
I made the commitment at midnight on new years - putting me at 42 hours in.
100 days is right around the corner...
Dont worry about the 100 days. its never about the numbers. its about today only. one day at a time my friend. pm me if you need an extra number. chris
Same story brother. Only a few people new I dipped and toawrds the end I never dipped in front of anyone. I would go out of my way to inconvienance my friends, family and myslef. This website has been key to my quit.
Cdaniels said it right. Just worry about today. It takes 72 hours for nicotine to leave your system. Those are the worst days. My best advice is stay close to this site and embrace the suck. It will get better. PM me if you need a number.
adigg - day 53
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There's great advice here, aglos. Stay close to the site. Read everything you can. and ask questions or just rant whenever, wherever. Great decision. You have no idea how good of a decision.
We know it will be hard. We know you can do it. Take it from someone that knows, ninja dipping is easy compared to ninja quitting. Let someone close know that you quit. You will likely not be yourself for a few days or so.
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I have been chewing for the last 12 years.
I am (was) a Grizzly long cut guy with a 1 can a day addiction.
I have tried to kick the habit several times in the past - but obviously i couldn't do it. I am committed to making it happen this time.
I have kept my additiction a secret from my family and most of my firends for the majority of that 12 year period. I do not have a lot of people i can utilize as a support group - so I'm looking to lean on members of KTC.
I am making the committment becuase I am tired of lying, tired of hiding, tired of being powerless, and tired of leading a seperate life. I want to enjoy my family and not be thinking about the next time I am going to be able to pop one in.
I made the commitment at midnight on new years - putting me at 42 hours in.
100 days is right around the corner...
I dipped wintergreen skoal for about 18 years with a few unsuccessful quits thrown in. In the last couple years I probably went through about 1.5 cans/week on average. I would buy them 2 at a time and keep one in my car and one in my desk drawer at work. I keep it hidden from my wife, but she knew I was dipping. I think I kept the extent of the habit hidden from her. I have been reading about others who alter their days/nights and plot and plan when they will have an opportunity for the next dip. Thats me too. I hate to admit it to myself, but I have been arranging my life around getting a dip fix. Holy shit! Like avoiding stuff with my wife and kids so I could get a dip in or taking the long way home to make sure I got in enough time with a dip. Its totally insane!
So I have admitted I have a problem and its nuts to keep going on with it. I had my last dip between 7:30 - 8:00 on December 31st. I actually took it out when my wife returned from putting our kids to bed and put it back in the half empty tin - thinking I would have a chance to come back to it and savor my last dip after my wife went to bed. I never did get back to it and now I am going on 48 hours into my last quit.
Its been a tough day. I usually dip all day long at work. I am in a heavy fog today and not getting anything done, except this quit. Im registered, I did a roll call - I think - and some might say I have been more productive today than ever before? I hope I am saying that a day/week/month/year from now.
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I have been chewing for the last 12 years.
I am (was) a Grizzly long cut guy with a 1 can a day addiction.
I have tried to kick the habit several times in the past - but obviously i couldn't do it. I am committed to making it happen this time.Â
I have kept my additiction a secret from my family and most of my firends for the majority of that 12 year period. I do not have a lot of people i can utilize as a support group - so I'm looking to lean on members of KTC.
I am making the committment becuase I am tired of lying, tired of hiding, tired of being powerless, and tired of leading a seperate life. I want to enjoy my family and not be thinking about the next time I am going to be able to pop one in.Â
I made the commitment at midnight on new years - putting me at 42 hours in.
100 days is right around the corner...
I dipped wintergreen skoal for about 18 years with a few unsuccessful quits thrown in. In the last couple years I probably went through about 1.5 cans/week on average. I would buy them 2 at a time and keep one in my car and one in my desk drawer at work. I keep it hidden from my wife, but she knew I was dipping. I think I kept the extent of the habit hidden from her. I have been reading about others who alter their days/nights and plot and plan when they will have an opportunity for the next dip. Thats me too. I hate to admit it to myself, but I have been arranging my life around getting a dip fix. Holy shit! Like avoiding stuff with my wife and kids so I could get a dip in or taking the long way home to make sure I got in enough time with a dip. Its totally insane!
So I have admitted I have a problem and its nuts to keep going on with it. I had my last dip between 7:30 - 8:00 on December 31st. I actually took it out when my wife returned from putting our kids to bed and put it back in the half empty tin - thinking I would have a chance to come back to it and savor my last dip after my wife went to bed. I never did get back to it and now I am going on 48 hours into my last quit.
Its been a tough day. I usually dip all day long at work. I am in a heavy fog today and not getting anything done, except this quit. Im registered, I did a roll call - I think - and some might say I have been more productive today than ever before? I hope I am saying that a day/week/month/year from now.
Welcome to the suck gentlemen, and the best decisions you have ever made. Get to know each other, trade phone numbers so you have someone to call when you need to rage to someone or need a distraction.
Drink lots of water, exercise, focus on the now. PM me if you need another number. The more the merrier.
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Don't be afraid to own your quit. Own up to being an addict. Tell your wives what you have done and how you are now quit. They probably already have known anyway. You need to step out of the darkness and into the light of freedom. The nic bitch wants you to keep your addiction a secret, so you can cave later and (in your mind) nobody will no the difference. That's her thing. Fuck that, step out into the light and declare your quit to everyone who will listen. It takes giant balls but you can do it.
No ninja quitting !!!!
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I have been chewing for the last 12 years.
I am (was) a Grizzly long cut guy with a 1 can a day addiction.
I have tried to kick the habit several times in the past - but obviously i couldn't do it. I am committed to making it happen this time.Â
I have kept my additiction a secret from my family and most of my firends for the majority of that 12 year period. I do not have a lot of people i can utilize as a support group - so I'm looking to lean on members of KTC.
I am making the committment becuase I am tired of lying, tired of hiding, tired of being powerless, and tired of leading a seperate life. I want to enjoy my family and not be thinking about the next time I am going to be able to pop one in.Â
I made the commitment at midnight on new years - putting me at 42 hours in.
100 days is right around the corner...
I dipped wintergreen skoal for about 18 years with a few unsuccessful quits thrown in. In the last couple years I probably went through about 1.5 cans/week on average. I would buy them 2 at a time and keep one in my car and one in my desk drawer at work. I keep it hidden from my wife, but she knew I was dipping. I think I kept the extent of the habit hidden from her. I have been reading about others who alter their days/nights and plot and plan when they will have an opportunity for the next dip. Thats me too. I hate to admit it to myself, but I have been arranging my life around getting a dip fix. Holy shit! Like avoiding stuff with my wife and kids so I could get a dip in or taking the long way home to make sure I got in enough time with a dip. Its totally insane!
So I have admitted I have a problem and its nuts to keep going on with it. I had my last dip between 7:30 - 8:00 on December 31st. I actually took it out when my wife returned from putting our kids to bed and put it back in the half empty tin - thinking I would have a chance to come back to it and savor my last dip after my wife went to bed. I never did get back to it and now I am going on 48 hours into my last quit.
Its been a tough day. I usually dip all day long at work. I am in a heavy fog today and not getting anything done, except this quit. Im registered, I did a roll call - I think - and some might say I have been more productive today than ever before? I hope I am saying that a day/week/month/year from now.
Thanks for the stories (Drizz and Adigg). It is crazy how similiar our addiction has been.
I was always ashamed about how i arranged my life about the can - it feels amazing to here the same thing from others.
I'm entering Day 3 right now - not a ton of fun, but i can make it through.
I'm getting sick (a cold) so having cough drops in my mouth all day might help.
Lets keep in touch guys - we can do this together.
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Right there with you brother! Day 3 and holding strong. I'm not going to cave and not going to let you cave. I'm still in a fog and my head is hurting...but I'm choosing to believe that it isn't as bad as it was yesterday. We are making progress!
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Right there with you brother! Day 3 and holding strong. I'm not going to cave and not going to let you cave. I'm still in a fog and my head is hurting...but I'm choosing to believe that it isn't as bad as it was yesterday. We are making progress!
I read someplace here that the headaches are due to dehydration so copious amounts of water and excercise will help flush out your sytem. Stay strong gents, the price of freedom is the suck (you're in it), your promise (you've made it) and a backbone (you can't let up). We're all right there with you so don't be afraid to reach out. Day 4 or 4000 the price is always the same.
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Right there with you brother! Day 3 and holding strong. I'm not going to cave and not going to let you cave. I'm still in a fog and my head is hurting...but I'm choosing to believe that it isn't as bad as it was yesterday. We are making progress!
Third day and still quit.
About the ninja quit thing...I am afraid of two reactions from my wife. The first is: Great, here we go again! (yea, I quit until a bachelor party came alng and then I dipped just once at that party....back in June.)
The second is: You would not have to quit again if you had stayed quit like you were supposed to, you bonehead. I mean I obviously lied the last time I quit; why would she believe me now? Both would be valid points indeed.
I am having the normal fog/concentration problems, but I am also having these little panic attacks that I have to breath through. They break your concentration big time.
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Right there with you brother! Day 3 and holding strong. I'm not going to cave and not going to let you cave. I'm still in a fog and my head is hurting...but I'm choosing to believe that it isn't as bad as it was yesterday. We are making progress!
Third day and still quit.
About the ninja quit thing...I am afraid of two reactions from my wife. The first is: Great, here we go again! (yea, I quit until a bachelor party came alng and then I dipped just once at that party....back in June.)
The second is: You would not have to quit again if you had stayed quit like you were supposed to, you bonehead. I mean I obviously lied the last time I quit; why would she believe me now? Both would be valid points indeed.
I am having the normal fog/concentration problems, but I am also having these little panic attacks that I have to breath through. They break your concentration big time.
I hear you on the whole "here we go again" mentality. Not as much with the GF, but with the friends that dip. Someone said on here that people don't like those who are quit because it reminds them that it IS possible to quit. I'm not sure how it is with your wife but maybe she has a vice that she's trying to quit and you can go through it together. New Years is usually a great time to tackle something like that.
That said, I know she's your wife and all but you never know how she will react. She loves you and I think that means full support even when she has her doubts. My GF has been the most supportive person of my quit that I know. Between her and you guys here I will stay quit.
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Right there with you brother! Day 3 and holding strong. I'm not going to cave and not going to let you cave. I'm still in a fog and my head is hurting...but I'm choosing to believe that it isn't as bad as it was yesterday. We are making progress!
Third day and still quit.
About the ninja quit thing...I am afraid of two reactions from my wife. The first is: Great, here we go again! (yea, I quit until a bachelor party came alng and then I dipped just once at that party....back in June.)
The second is: You would not have to quit again if you had stayed quit like you were supposed to, you bonehead. I mean I obviously lied the last time I quit; why would she believe me now? Both would be valid points indeed.
I am having the normal fog/concentration problems, but I am also having these little panic attacks that I have to breath through. They break your concentration big time.
Both of those things would exactly spot on....Right??
Because that reaction is accurate is a sure fucking sign that you are going to be a failure again .....Right???
FUCK NO Labs....Because you aren't going to stop quitting this time.....Right?????
Sounds to me like you need to answer a couple questions inside your own head and then go tell the world that you quit. It is never going to be easier than right now because you aren't going to go through all this shit for nothing....Right???
You are going to keep putting your name on that roll every day and give your word that you are not going to use nicotine....Right???
Then FUCK EM ALL and whatever they think - I will quit with your ass today!
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I have been chewing for the last 12 years.
I am (was) a Grizzly long cut guy with a 1 can a day addiction.
I have tried to kick the habit several times in the past - but obviously i couldn't do it. I am committed to making it happen this time.Â
I have kept my additiction a secret from my family and most of my firends for the majority of that 12 year period. I do not have a lot of people i can utilize as a support group - so I'm looking to lean on members of KTC.
I am making the committment becuase I am tired of lying, tired of hiding, tired of being powerless, and tired of leading a seperate life. I want to enjoy my family and not be thinking about the next time I am going to be able to pop one in.Â
I made the commitment at midnight on new years - putting me at 42 hours in.
100 days is right around the corner...
I dipped wintergreen skoal for about 18 years with a few unsuccessful quits thrown in. In the last couple years I probably went through about 1.5 cans/week on average. I would buy them 2 at a time and keep one in my car and one in my desk drawer at work. I keep it hidden from my wife, but she knew I was dipping. I think I kept the extent of the habit hidden from her. I have been reading about others who alter their days/nights and plot and plan when they will have an opportunity for the next dip. Thats me too. I hate to admit it to myself, but I have been arranging my life around getting a dip fix. Holy shit! Like avoiding stuff with my wife and kids so I could get a dip in or taking the long way home to make sure I got in enough time with a dip. Its totally insane!
So I have admitted I have a problem and its nuts to keep going on with it. I had my last dip between 7:30 - 8:00 on December 31st. I actually took it out when my wife returned from putting our kids to bed and put it back in the half empty tin - thinking I would have a chance to come back to it and savor my last dip after my wife went to bed. I never did get back to it and now I am going on 48 hours into my last quit.
Its been a tough day. I usually dip all day long at work. I am in a heavy fog today and not getting anything done, except this quit. Im registered, I did a roll call - I think - and some might say I have been more productive today than ever before? I hope I am saying that a day/week/month/year from now.
Thanks for the stories (Drizz and Adigg). It is crazy how similiar our addiction has been.
I was always ashamed about how i arranged my life about the can - it feels amazing to here the same thing from others.
I'm entering Day 3 right now - not a ton of fun, but i can make it through.
I'm getting sick (a cold) so having cough drops in my mouth all day might help.
Lets keep in touch guys - we can do this together.
Starting with a clean slate and no extra guilt will help. Eat whatever crow you need to, but come clean - Your addict brain will compound that guilt and you will weasel out.
Good to see you starting to reach out and building "quit buddies"
How often would you lie to a friend or let one lie to you? The accountability will grow as the brotherhood strengthens.
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I have a similar story. I am 39 years old and happily married. I am a general contractor and have been a closet dipper for years. My wife recently found a spitter I left in my truck and quizzed me to death about it. I told her I rarely ever dip and she seemed to buy it. I have been dipping for the last 18 years with very few people knowing I do it. Only other friends who also dip. Now that I am quit, I will not hang out with these friends (I would probably cave in right now).
I quit Christmas day, so I am finishing day 9 of being quit. I started the journey of quitting around a 7 day trip to Mexico I had planned. I went nicotine free for the 7 days in Mexico, but once I got back, the cravings are the worst they have been. Everything seems to trigger my cravings, so I am taking it one day at a time.
Like some of the others stated on here, I would plan my days around when I could sneak in a dip. Its so dumb, but it is what it is. I will stay quit by being strong. I am not announcing anything to the world now, and I will see how this works out for me. If I slip, then I may try another strategy, but I believe this is the best plan for me.
Good luck to my fellow quitters! It will be rough, but we can do this!
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I have a similar story. I am 39 years old and happily married. I am a general contractor and have been a closet dipper for years. My wife recently found a spitter I left in my truck and quizzed me to death about it. I told her I rarely ever dip and she seemed to buy it. I have been dipping for the last 18 years with very few people knowing I do it. Only other friends who also dip. Now that I am quit, I will not hang out with these friends (I would probably cave in right now).
I quit Christmas day, so I am finishing day 9 of being quit. I started the journey of quitting around a 7 day trip to Mexico I had planned. I went nicotine free for the 7 days in Mexico, but once I got back, the cravings are the worst they have been. Everything seems to trigger my cravings, so I am taking it one day at a time.
Like some of the others stated on here, I would plan my days around when I could sneak in a dip. Its so dumb, but it is what it is. I will stay quit by being strong. I am not announcing anything to the world now, and I will see how this works out for me. If I slip, then I may try another strategy, but I believe this is the best plan for me.
Good luck to my fellow quitters! It will be rough, but we can do this!
I am sorry man, but my head just fucking exploded.
O.K. I get it...you are going to keep lying so that no one finds out that you have been lying....Seriously, I understand, but I don't agree with it.
But I will be hog-tied and ass whipped if I can hear the words "If I Slip I will try another strategy" If I am around my friends I will cave"
C'mon man - I can't tell you how many times over the past 8 days I have second guessed myself - Probably every other 5 minutes. But shit man, I already posted roll for the day and THAT is MY WORD that I won't......Oh shit, I see the problem now - Do YOU?
You may take this as my being a giant asshole (I have not had a dip for 8 days so that very well could be true) But I really want you to quit with me man. I have never been a ninja so I really guess I don't understand......I always just chewed out in the open like"fuck it, this is who I am" I guess now thats how I am gonna quit too...
Feel free to PM me anytime if you want to talk more
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I have a similar story. I am 39 years old and happily married. I am a general contractor and have been a closet dipper for years. My wife recently found a spitter I left in my truck and quizzed me to death about it. I told her I rarely ever dip and she seemed to buy it. I have been dipping for the last 18 years with very few people knowing I do it. Only other friends who also dip. Now that I am quit, I will not hang out with these friends (I would probably cave in right now).
I quit Christmas day, so I am finishing day 9 of being quit. I started the journey of quitting around a 7 day trip to Mexico I had planned. I went nicotine free for the 7 days in Mexico, but once I got back, the cravings are the worst they have been. Everything seems to trigger my cravings, so I am taking it one day at a time.
Like some of the others stated on here, I would plan my days around when I could sneak in a dip. Its so dumb, but it is what it is. I will stay quit by being strong. I am not announcing anything to the world now, and I will see how this works out for me. If I slip, then I may try another strategy, but I believe this is the best plan for me.
Good luck to my fellow quitters! It will be rough, but we can do this!
I am sorry man, but my head just fucking exploded.
O.K. I get it...you are going to keep lying so that no one finds out that you have been lying....Seriously, I understand, but I don't agree with it.
But I will be hog-tied and ass whipped if I can hear the words "If I Slip I will try another strategy" If I am around my friends I will cave"
C'mon man - I can't tell you how many times over the past 8 days I have second guessed myself - Probably every other 5 minutes. But shit man, I already posted roll for the day and THAT is MY WORD that I won't......Oh shit, I see the problem now - Do YOU?
You may take this as my being a giant asshole (I have not had a dip for 8 days so that very well could be true) But I really want you to quit with me man. I have never been a ninja so I really guess I don't understand......I always just chewed out in the open like"fuck it, this is who I am" I guess now thats how I am gonna quit too...
Feel free to PM me anytime if you want to talk more
^^^ this ^^^^
PS - I know whats wrong. and I posted a solution in April 13 for you, Mr. IhatethecanbutIdontwanttoreallyquitsoIwonttellanyoneIquitandsayitstocoveruptheninjadipperIwasandwillbeagain.
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I have a similar story. I am 39 years old and happily married. I am a general contractor and have been a closet dipper for years. My wife recently found a spitter I left in my truck and quizzed me to death about it. I told her I rarely ever dip and she seemed to buy it. I have been dipping for the last 18 years with very few people knowing I do it. Only other friends who also dip. Now that I am quit, I will not hang out with these friends (I would probably cave in right now).
I quit Christmas day, so I am finishing day 9 of being quit. I started the journey of quitting around a 7 day trip to Mexico I had planned. I went nicotine free for the 7 days in Mexico, but once I got back, the cravings are the worst they have been. Everything seems to trigger my cravings, so I am taking it one day at a time.
Like some of the others stated on here, I would plan my days around when I could sneak in a dip. Its so dumb, but it is what it is. I will stay quit by being strong. I am not announcing anything to the world now, and I will see how this works out for me. If I slip, then I may try another strategy, but I believe this is the best plan for me.
Good luck to my fellow quitters! It will be rough, but we can do this!
I am sorry man, but my head just fucking exploded.
O.K. I get it...you are going to keep lying so that no one finds out that you have been lying....Seriously, I understand, but I don't agree with it.
But I will be hog-tied and ass whipped if I can hear the words "If I Slip I will try another strategy" If I am around my friends I will cave"
C'mon man - I can't tell you how many times over the past 8 days I have second guessed myself - Probably every other 5 minutes. But shit man, I already posted roll for the day and THAT is MY WORD that I won't......Oh shit, I see the problem now - Do YOU?
You may take this as my being a giant asshole (I have not had a dip for 8 days so that very well could be true) But I really want you to quit with me man. I have never been a ninja so I really guess I don't understand......I always just chewed out in the open like"fuck it, this is who I am" I guess now thats how I am gonna quit too...
Feel free to PM me anytime if you want to talk more
^^^ this ^^^^
PS - I know whats wrong. and I posted a solution in April 13 for you, Mr. IhatethecanbutIdontwanttoreallyquitsoIwonttellanyoneIquitandsayitstocoveruptheninjadipperIwasandwillbeagain.
Nevermind, I see you have found the solution. Excellent.
Now, you should probably launch your own intro. :unsure:
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I have a similar story. I am 39 years old and happily married. I am a general contractor and have been a closet dipper for years. My wife recently found a spitter I left in my truck and quizzed me to death about it. I told her I rarely ever dip and she seemed to buy it. I have been dipping for the last 18 years with very few people knowing I do it. Only other friends who also dip. Now that I am quit, I will not hang out with these friends (I would probably cave in right now).
I quit Christmas day, so I am finishing day 9 of being quit. I started the journey of quitting around a 7 day trip to Mexico I had planned. I went nicotine free for the 7 days in Mexico, but once I got back, the cravings are the worst they have been. Everything seems to trigger my cravings, so I am taking it one day at a time.
Like some of the others stated on here, I would plan my days around when I could sneak in a dip. Its so dumb, but it is what it is. I will stay quit by being strong. I am not announcing anything to the world now, and I will see how this works out for me. If I slip, then I may try another strategy, but I believe this is the best plan for me.
Good luck to my fellow quitters! It will be rough, but we can do this!
I am sorry man, but my head just fucking exploded.
O.K. I get it...you are going to keep lying so that no one finds out that you have been lying....Seriously, I understand, but I don't agree with it.
But I will be hog-tied and ass whipped if I can hear the words "If I Slip I will try another strategy" If I am around my friends I will cave"
C'mon man - I can't tell you how many times over the past 8 days I have second guessed myself - Probably every other 5 minutes. But shit man, I already posted roll for the day and THAT is MY WORD that I won't......Oh shit, I see the problem now - Do YOU?
You may take this as my being a giant asshole (I have not had a dip for 8 days so that very well could be true) But I really want you to quit with me man. I have never been a ninja so I really guess I don't understand......I always just chewed out in the open like"fuck it, this is who I am" I guess now thats how I am gonna quit too...
Feel free to PM me anytime if you want to talk more
Look man, don't judge me! Everyone handles things differently. I did lots of reading before making the commitment to quit. This is a very hard process and I am prepared for it.
I am here for the long haul. If you don't like my choice of words, thats not my problem...We all have our own journey and our own way of doing things. I joined this site for support.
I get you don't like what I had to say, but I don't appreciate your comments either. I don't need anyone questioning my commitment because of what I typed.
The only way to conquer any addiction is to put yourself in the best position to succeed. This means I cannot be around people who openly dip right now. It would be dumb to put myself in that situation. No one plans to slip or to fail, but in the event one does slip, one shouldn't give up and not try to get on the path of being quit.
If you go to the US Government website on quitting nicotine, this is the same advice they give. I do not plan on failing or slipping, but if I do, it says to re-evaluate why you failed and what will help you not fail again.
I have 9 days behind me. I have a long way to go. I am committed to being quit. I will do it my way, and I appreciate all the support I get to help me through this process. I will also gladly help support anyone I can along the way.
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I have a similar story. I am 39 years old and happily married. I am a general contractor and have been a closet dipper for years. My wife recently found a spitter I left in my truck and quizzed me to death about it. I told her I rarely ever dip and she seemed to buy it. I have been dipping for the last 18 years with very few people knowing I do it. Only other friends who also dip. Now that I am quit, I will not hang out with these friends (I would probably cave in right now).
I quit Christmas day, so I am finishing day 9 of being quit. I started the journey of quitting around a 7 day trip to Mexico I had planned. I went nicotine free for the 7 days in Mexico, but once I got back, the cravings are the worst they have been. Everything seems to trigger my cravings, so I am taking it one day at a time.
Like some of the others stated on here, I would plan my days around when I could sneak in a dip. Its so dumb, but it is what it is. I will stay quit by being strong. I am not announcing anything to the world now, and I will see how this works out for me. If I slip, then I may try another strategy, but I believe this is the best plan for me.
Good luck to my fellow quitters! It will be rough, but we can do this!
I am sorry man, but my head just fucking exploded.
O.K. I get it...you are going to keep lying so that no one finds out that you have been lying....Seriously, I understand, but I don't agree with it.
But I will be hog-tied and ass whipped if I can hear the words "If I Slip I will try another strategy" If I am around my friends I will cave"
C'mon man - I can't tell you how many times over the past 8 days I have second guessed myself - Probably every other 5 minutes. But shit man, I already posted roll for the day and THAT is MY WORD that I won't......Oh shit, I see the problem now - Do YOU?
You may take this as my being a giant asshole (I have not had a dip for 8 days so that very well could be true) But I really want you to quit with me man. I have never been a ninja so I really guess I don't understand......I always just chewed out in the open like"fuck it, this is who I am" I guess now thats how I am gonna quit too...
Feel free to PM me anytime if you want to talk more
Look man, don't judge me! Everyone handles things differently. I did lots of reading before making the commitment to quit. This is a very hard process and I am prepared for it.
I am here for the long haul. If you don't like my choice of words, thats not my problem...We all have our own journey and our own way of doing things. I joined this site for support.
I get you don't like what I had to say, but I don't appreciate your comments either. I don't need anyone questioning my commitment because of what I typed.
The only way to conquer any addiction is to put yourself in the best position to succeed. This means I cannot be around people who openly dip right now. It would be dumb to put myself in that situation. No one plans to slip or to fail, but in the event one does slip, one shouldn't give up and not try to get on the path of being quit.
If you go to the US Government website on quitting nicotine, this is the same advice they give. I do not plan on failing or slipping, but if I do, it says to re-evaluate why you failed and what will help you not fail again.
I have 9 days behind me. I have a long way to go. I am committed to being quit. I will do it my way, and I appreciate all the support I get to help me through this process. I will also gladly help support anyone I can along the way.
Man I totally understand.
I also believe in second chances
I also believe that putting yourself in bad situations can get you in trouble
I have no idea what to do if this doesn't work - because I have complete and total control over that.....what I mean is, I am the only person that can fuck up my quit.
"What I should do if this doesn't work" has not entered my head, and I hope you can understand that for this to work - it can't enter yours either. You are in control - not the nicotine bitch.
You are 9 - 10 days man - that is badass - don't spend any time worrying about tomorrow, just quit for today.
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I have a similar story. I am 39 years old and happily married. I am a general contractor and have been a closet dipper for years. My wife recently found a spitter I left in my truck and quizzed me to death about it. I told her I rarely ever dip and she seemed to buy it. I have been dipping for the last 18 years with very few people knowing I do it. Only other friends who also dip. Now that I am quit, I will not hang out with these friends (I would probably cave in right now).
I quit Christmas day, so I am finishing day 9 of being quit. I started the journey of quitting around a 7 day trip to Mexico I had planned. I went nicotine free for the 7 days in Mexico, but once I got back, the cravings are the worst they have been. Everything seems to trigger my cravings, so I am taking it one day at a time.
Like some of the others stated on here, I would plan my days around when I could sneak in a dip. Its so dumb, but it is what it is. I will stay quit by being strong. I am not announcing anything to the world now, and I will see how this works out for me. If I slip, then I may try another strategy, but I believe this is the best plan for me.
Good luck to my fellow quitters! It will be rough, but we can do this!
I am sorry man, but my head just fucking exploded.
O.K. I get it...you are going to keep lying so that no one finds out that you have been lying....Seriously, I understand, but I don't agree with it.
But I will be hog-tied and ass whipped if I can hear the words "If I Slip I will try another strategy" If I am around my friends I will cave"
C'mon man - I can't tell you how many times over the past 8 days I have second guessed myself - Probably every other 5 minutes. But shit man, I already posted roll for the day and THAT is MY WORD that I won't......Oh shit, I see the problem now - Do YOU?
You may take this as my being a giant asshole (I have not had a dip for 8 days so that very well could be true) But I really want you to quit with me man. I have never been a ninja so I really guess I don't understand......I always just chewed out in the open like"fuck it, this is who I am" I guess now thats how I am gonna quit too...
Feel free to PM me anytime if you want to talk more
Look man, don't judge me! Everyone handles things differently. I did lots of reading before making the commitment to quit. This is a very hard process and I am prepared for it.
I am here for the long haul. If you don't like my choice of words, thats not my problem...We all have our own journey and our own way of doing things. I joined this site for support.
I get you don't like what I had to say, but I don't appreciate your comments either. I don't need anyone questioning my commitment because of what I typed.
The only way to conquer any addiction is to put yourself in the best position to succeed. This means I cannot be around people who openly dip right now. It would be dumb to put myself in that situation. No one plans to slip or to fail, but in the event one does slip, one shouldn't give up and not try to get on the path of being quit.
If you go to the US Government website on quitting nicotine, this is the same advice they give. I do not plan on failing or slipping, but if I do, it says to re-evaluate why you failed and what will help you not fail again.
I have 9 days behind me. I have a long way to go. I am committed to being quit. I will do it my way, and I appreciate all the support I get to help me through this process. I will also gladly help support anyone I can along the way.
Would you cave? Tell me how that would feel knowing you gave your word. You are not a special butterfly, you post your word and stay quit for that day no matter who you are around. It's called life, you need to learn to deal with it. You are going to relearn everything, learn how to do it without dip.
We employ one strategy here, give your word today and honor it. We don't have a fall back strategy, we quit today. The only way you should be thinking about this is quitting today. As someone here said; "Failure is not an option, do something else."
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I have a similar story. I am 39 years old and happily married. I am a general contractor and have been a closet dipper for years. My wife recently found a spitter I left in my truck and quizzed me to death about it. I told her I rarely ever dip and she seemed to buy it. I have been dipping for the last 18 years with very few people knowing I do it. Only other friends who also dip. Now that I am quit, I will not hang out with these friends (I would probably cave in right now).
I quit Christmas day, so I am finishing day 9 of being quit. I started the journey of quitting around a 7 day trip to Mexico I had planned. I went nicotine free for the 7 days in Mexico, but once I got back, the cravings are the worst they have been. Everything seems to trigger my cravings, so I am taking it one day at a time.
Like some of the others stated on here, I would plan my days around when I could sneak in a dip. Its so dumb, but it is what it is. I will stay quit by being strong. I am not announcing anything to the world now, and I will see how this works out for me. If I slip, then I may try another strategy, but I believe this is the best plan for me.
Good luck to my fellow quitters! It will be rough, but we can do this!
I am sorry man, but my head just fucking exploded.
O.K. I get it...you are going to keep lying so that no one finds out that you have been lying....Seriously, I understand, but I don't agree with it.
But I will be hog-tied and ass whipped if I can hear the words "If I Slip I will try another strategy" If I am around my friends I will cave"
C'mon man - I can't tell you how many times over the past 8 days I have second guessed myself - Probably every other 5 minutes. But shit man, I already posted roll for the day and THAT is MY WORD that I won't......Oh shit, I see the problem now - Do YOU?
You may take this as my being a giant asshole (I have not had a dip for 8 days so that very well could be true) But I really want you to quit with me man. I have never been a ninja so I really guess I don't understand......I always just chewed out in the open like"fuck it, this is who I am" I guess now thats how I am gonna quit too...
Feel free to PM me anytime if you want to talk more
Look man, don't judge me! Everyone handles things differently. I did lots of reading before making the commitment to quit. This is a very hard process and I am prepared for it.
I am here for the long haul. If you don't like my choice of words, thats not my problem...We all have our own journey and our own way of doing things. I joined this site for support.
I get you don't like what I had to say, but I don't appreciate your comments either. I don't need anyone questioning my commitment because of what I typed.
The only way to conquer any addiction is to put yourself in the best position to succeed. This means I cannot be around people who openly dip right now. It would be dumb to put myself in that situation. No one plans to slip or to fail, but in the event one does slip, one shouldn't give up and not try to get on the path of being quit.
If you go to the US Government website on quitting nicotine, this is the same advice they give. I do not plan on failing or slipping, but if I do, it says to re-evaluate why you failed and what will help you not fail again.
I have 9 days behind me. I have a long way to go. I am committed to being quit. I will do it my way, and I appreciate all the support I get to help me through this process. I will also gladly help support anyone I can along the way.
Would you cave? Tell me how that would feel knowing you gave your word. You are not a special butterfly, you post your word and stay quit for that day no matter who you are around. It's called life, you need to learn to deal with it. You are going to relearn everything, learn how to do it without dip.
We employ one strategy here, give your word today and honor it. We don't have a fall back strategy, we quit today. The only way you should be thinking about this is quitting today. As someone here said; "Failure is not an option, do something else."
IHate,
J2B got you fighting and that is a good thing! I don't think that our judgements are cold, cruel or not understood.
The reason is because like you, we all have seen it, heard it and been it as it relates to overcoming nicotine addiction. The words we use can be misinterpreted but more often than not, they tell a story we know all too well.
This is a place to vent. I have vented plenty. When I think I didn't need it, I got punched in the mouth. Sometimes I punched others in the mouth when they didn't deserve it. Venting is a means to coping and not taking it out on family.
This site is not a government site of advice. This is a site that is experienced, first hand what it takes to quit. We will not coddle or cry for a "slip up". We get pissed because although fighting craves and triggers is the hardest thing we will probably have to do, the methodology is really simple.
Before KTC, I quit many times only to fail. The KTC way is hard for me to understand. It is so simple, even a caveman can do it. There is no magic yet it works.
If you really want to quit, you will drink the kool aid and embrace the suck by
Quit only for today.
Post your promise to your new brothers battle with them and ask them for advise, help and support.
Keep your word for today. Don't cave. Don't worry about tomorrow or forever. Just win today.
For today, you quit, posted roll, vented / supported, and kept your word. If that didn't kill you and you wake up tomorrow, just repeat it.
I have done that for 296 days. Quitting is hard but the burden of quit is sooooo much lighter than using nicotine.
Everyone that cared to comment is your brother and supports your quit. Just keep your word and slipping up is all in the past.
You can do this and you have many people here that know the ropes. Look up Keddy. 800 days today. You can quit for good but only worry about your quit for today.
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I'm coming up on the end of Day 3 - and the craving is killing me.
I almost broke down a moment ago - but i got myself in check.
I'm at the office alone and this used to be my favorite to throw one in. I think I am going to leave and head home - i need to get out of this situation.
I'm staying strong!
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I'm coming up on the end of Day 3 - and the craving is killing me.
I almost broke down a moment ago - but i got myself in check.
I'm at the office alone and this used to be my favorite to throw one in. I think I am going to leave and head home - i need to get out of this situation.
I'm staying strong!
After 72 hours the body had rid itself of nicotine. The rest of the battle is a mental fight. Identifying triggers is a critical in this fight.
The nic bitch will not use the same tactic very time so say on your toes. Get some numbers or log into Live Chat.
Check you inbox also.
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I'm coming up on the end of Day 3 - and the craving is killing me.
I almost broke down a moment ago - but i got myself in check.
I'm at the office alone and this used to be my favorite to throw one in. I think I am going to leave and head home - i need to get out of this situation.
I'm staying strong!
yeah, get out if you can. I almost left work yesterday for the same reason. I ended up staying, but I could have left and would have acomplished the same amount of work (zero).
If it means making it out of day 3 without caving in, I say bail on the office.
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I'm coming up on the end of Day 3 - and the craving is killing me.
I almost broke down a moment ago - but i got myself in check.
I'm at the office alone and this used to be my favorite to throw one in. I think I am going to leave and head home - i need to get out of this situation.
I'm staying strong!
get on chat or call someone. You aren't weak or chickenshit if you ask for support.
Do it. It helps the cravings fly out of your mind.
Don't believe me. Try it.
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I'm coming up on the end of Day 3 - and the craving is killing me.
I almost broke down a moment ago - but i got myself in check.
I'm at the office alone and this used to be my favorite to throw one in. I think I am going to leave and head home - i need to get out of this situation.
I'm staying strong!
You want to go through this again? Get your ass in here.
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I'm coming up on the end of Day 3 - and the craving is killing me.Â
I almost broke down a moment ago - but i got myself in check.
I'm at the office alone and this used to be my favorite to throw one in. I think I am going to leave and head home - i need to get out of this situation.
I'm staying strong!
You want to go through this again? Get your ass in here.
Let's go aglos. You want this or not?
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I have been chewing for the last 12 years.
I am (was) a Grizzly long cut guy with a 1 can a day addiction.
I have tried to kick the habit several times in the past - but obviously i couldn't do it. I am committed to making it happen this time.Â
I have kept my additiction a secret from my family and most of my firends for the majority of that 12 year period. I do not have a lot of people i can utilize as a support group - so I'm looking to lean on members of KTC.
I am making the committment becuase I am tired of lying, tired of hiding, tired of being powerless, and tired of leading a seperate life. I want to enjoy my family and not be thinking about the next time I am going to be able to pop one in.Â
I made the commitment at midnight on new years - putting me at 42 hours in.
100 days is right around the corner...
I dipped wintergreen skoal for about 18 years with a few unsuccessful quits thrown in. In the last couple years I probably went through about 1.5 cans/week on average. I would buy them 2 at a time and keep one in my car and one in my desk drawer at work. I keep it hidden from my wife, but she knew I was dipping. I think I kept the extent of the habit hidden from her. I have been reading about others who alter their days/nights and plot and plan when they will have an opportunity for the next dip. Thats me too. I hate to admit it to myself, but I have been arranging my life around getting a dip fix. Holy shit! Like avoiding stuff with my wife and kids so I could get a dip in or taking the long way home to make sure I got in enough time with a dip. Its totally insane!
So I have admitted I have a problem and its nuts to keep going on with it. I had my last dip between 7:30 - 8:00 on December 31st. I actually took it out when my wife returned from putting our kids to bed and put it back in the half empty tin - thinking I would have a chance to come back to it and savor my last dip after my wife went to bed. I never did get back to it and now I am going on 48 hours into my last quit.
Its been a tough day. I usually dip all day long at work. I am in a heavy fog today and not getting anything done, except this quit. Im registered, I did a roll call - I think - and some might say I have been more productive today than ever before? I hope I am saying that a day/week/month/year from now.
Thanks for the stories (Drizz and Adigg). It is crazy how similiar our addiction has been.
I was always ashamed about how i arranged my life about the can - it feels amazing to here the same thing from others.
I'm entering Day 3 right now - not a ton of fun, but i can make it through.
I'm getting sick (a cold) so having cough drops in my mouth all day might help.
Lets keep in touch guys - we can do this together.
Day 10 here, and totally relate to the whole arranging your life around a dip. I literally lost a girlfriend over it in the fall of 2010. I hid it from her (I know she probably knew), but me literally neglecting her, to dip, drove her to break up with me, I don't even think she realized that was why I would avoid her at times. I thought I just liked to stay up late at night, but it was really just to have alone time with me and the can, Because after we broke up and I lived by myself (I started dating her before I started dipping), I went to bed at normal times because there was no one at home to hide my dipping from and could do it whenever. I have literally been putting off getting in another relationship, because I didn't want to have to hide it again. Going out to eat with relatives having a few beers, wanting to speed things up after we've eaten so I can jump in my car and get my fix, avoiding family gatherings where I wouldn't be able to dip for an extended period of time. Its sickening when you think about it.