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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: KCOmahan on January 04, 2016, 05:01:00 PM
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Hey all. Really really glad I found this site last night. I registered this morning but just was able to start posting now. Made my first post in the April quit group.
If I'm being honest, I've known about this site for a while. It took me a number of months to muster up the courage to post on here. I'm scared. Quitting is scary. It's easier to keep chewing than make a difficult change. I've been chewing skoal wintergreen pouches since pry 2009. this has grown to a can/day addiction over the past year or so. It has gotten worse every year that's for sure. I haven't had any scares like I've read about on here but in the back of my mind I'm always worried.
I tend to dip in three settings. First, I dip when I drive. I have a job where I drive around alot from place to place, so it's pretty common that I will plan an intentionally longer route sometimes so I can have enough time to get a dip in. Number two is after my wife goes to bed. I don't have any kids or anything, so once she goes to bed I tend to stay up and get a dip or two in before going to bed. Third is drinking with my buddies. Not drinking in general, just with my buddies. I don't and never have chewed around my wife because she will beat the hell out of me. So I avoid it.
To me this isn't about money. It's a waste and I will enjoy having the money. This isn't about pleasing my wife. I need to improve my life. I need to make better decisions. Not staying up at night for an extra chew will lead to a better rested and more productive work day. Not chewing with my buddies when we are at the bar will save me some calories around the wasteline. Better choices are what I'm after here. I think chewing is the best place to start and can fix the most problems in one broad stroke.
But it's the hardest.
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Hey all. Really really glad I found this site last night. I registered this morning but just was able to start posting now. Made my first post in the April quit group.
If I'm being honest, I've known about this site for a while. It took me a number of months to muster up the courage to post on here. I'm scared. Quitting is scary. It's easier to keep chewing than make a difficult change. I've been chewing skoal wintergreen pouches since pry 2009. this has grown to a can/day addiction over the past year or so. It has gotten worse every year that's for sure. I haven't had any scares like I've read about on here but in the back of my mind I'm always worried.
I tend to dip in three settings. First, I dip when I drive. I have a job where I drive around alot from place to place, so it's pretty common that I will plan an intentionally longer route sometimes so I can have enough time to get a dip in. Number two is after my wife goes to bed. I don't have any kids or anything, so once she goes to bed I tend to stay up and get a dip or two in before going to bed. Third is drinking with my buddies. Not drinking in general, just with my buddies. I don't and never have chewed around my wife because she will beat the hell out of me. So I avoid it.
To me this isn't about money. It's a waste and I will enjoy having the money. This isn't about pleasing my wife. I need to improve my life. I need to make better decisions. Not staying up at night for an extra chew will lead to a better rested and more productive work day. Not chewing with my buddies when we are at the bar will save me some calories around the wasteline. Better choices are what I'm after here. I think chewing is the best place to start and can fix the most problems in one broad stroke.
But it's the hardest.
You are here for all the right reasons, namely YOU. Making that daily promise is what this site is built upon. We keep our word, no matter how hard it may be, because it is only for today. We win our addiction battle minute by minute, hour by hour, one day at a time. It is a simple approach to tackle a difficult problem, and it works.
The hardest part for me was dumping that can and making my first roll post. After that, I didn't want to break my word. I use my daily promise every time nicotine pops into my mind, as leverage over my addiction. You need to find how this site will best help you.
I quit with you today.
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Hey all. Really really glad I found this site last night. I registered this morning but just was able to start posting now. Made my first post in the April quit group.
If I'm being honest, I've known about this site for a while. It took me a number of months to muster up the courage to post on here. I'm scared. Quitting is scary. It's easier to keep chewing than make a difficult change. I've been chewing skoal wintergreen pouches since pry 2009. this has grown to a can/day addiction over the past year or so. It has gotten worse every year that's for sure. I haven't had any scares like I've read about on here but in the back of my mind I'm always worried.
I tend to dip in three settings. First, I dip when I drive. I have a job where I drive around alot from place to place, so it's pretty common that I will plan an intentionally longer route sometimes so I can have enough time to get a dip in. Number two is after my wife goes to bed. I don't have any kids or anything, so once she goes to bed I tend to stay up and get a dip or two in before going to bed. Third is drinking with my buddies. Not drinking in general, just with my buddies. I don't and never have chewed around my wife because she will beat the hell out of me. So I avoid it.
To me this isn't about money. It's a waste and I will enjoy having the money. This isn't about pleasing my wife. I need to improve my life. I need to make better decisions. Not staying up at night for an extra chew will lead to a better rested and more productive work day. Not chewing with my buddies when we are at the bar will save me some calories around the wasteline. Better choices are what I'm after here. I think chewing is the best place to start and can fix the most problems in one broad stroke.
But it's the hardest.
You are here for all the right reasons, namely YOU. Making that daily promise is what this site is built upon. We keep our word, no matter how hard it may be, because it is only for today. We win our addiction battle minute by minute, hour by hour, one day at a time. It is a simple approach to tackle a difficult problem, and it works.
The hardest part for me was dumping that can and making my first roll post. After that, I didn't want to break my word. I use my daily promise every time nicotine pops into my mind, as leverage over my addiction. You need to find how this site will best help you.
I quit with you today.
Hi man! Nice name... you from KC or Omaha? Nice sports year if you are from KC. If you are from Omaha, well say hi to Warren Buffett for me!
It isn't about money for sure. That being said, I spit out $45,000 over 25 years. That's a lot of after tax $$ that I bet your wife would kick your ass over if she got out the calculator. Dip doesn't help you drive. Not one bit.... in fact, how many shirts have you spit on or how many cans have you dropped mid-interstate exit? A lot. That adds to stress. Drinking... drop it for a couple of months. It is dangerous because it impairs your judgment right now. Hang tight, you'll have renewed confidence soon enough.
By the way, quitting doesn't have to be scary. You have given your word today, and it is clear from your typing that you are a man of your word. As such, you don't have to worry about today. Tomorrow isn't worth worrying about right now.... just focus on how you are WINNING today. You can do this. You're off to a great start. This is the best decision you've ever made.
There's a guy in my office (in KC btw) chewing the living shit out of a piece of gum right now. I have never seen him without a dip in. You've inspired me to go and talk to him.
Cheers!
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Hey all. Really really glad I found this site last night. I registered this morning but just was able to start posting now. Made my first post in the April quit group.
If I'm being honest, I've known about this site for a while. It took me a number of months to muster up the courage to post on here. I'm scared. Quitting is scary. It's easier to keep chewing than make a difficult change. I've been chewing skoal wintergreen pouches since pry 2009. this has grown to a can/day addiction over the past year or so. It has gotten worse every year that's for sure. I haven't had any scares like I've read about on here but in the back of my mind I'm always worried.
I tend to dip in three settings. First, I dip when I drive. I have a job where I drive around alot from place to place, so it's pretty common that I will plan an intentionally longer route sometimes so I can have enough time to get a dip in. Number two is after my wife goes to bed. I don't have any kids or anything, so once she goes to bed I tend to stay up and get a dip or two in before going to bed. Third is drinking with my buddies. Not drinking in general, just with my buddies. I don't and never have chewed around my wife because she will beat the hell out of me. So I avoid it.
To me this isn't about money. It's a waste and I will enjoy having the money. This isn't about pleasing my wife. I need to improve my life. I need to make better decisions. Not staying up at night for an extra chew will lead to a better rested and more productive work day. Not chewing with my buddies when we are at the bar will save me some calories around the wasteline. Better choices are what I'm after here. I think chewing is the best place to start and can fix the most problems in one broad stroke.
But it's the hardest.
You are here for all the right reasons, namely YOU. Making that daily promise is what this site is built upon. We keep our word, no matter how hard it may be, because it is only for today. We win our addiction battle minute by minute, hour by hour, one day at a time. It is a simple approach to tackle a difficult problem, and it works.
The hardest part for me was dumping that can and making my first roll post. After that, I didn't want to break my word. I use my daily promise every time nicotine pops into my mind, as leverage over my addiction. You need to find how this site will best help you.
I quit with you today.
Hi man! Nice name... you from KC or Omaha? Nice sports year if you are from KC. If you are from Omaha, well say hi to Warren Buffett for me!
It isn't about money for sure. That being said, I spit out $45,000 over 25 years. That's a lot of after tax $$ that I bet your wife would kick your ass over if she got out the calculator. Dip doesn't help you drive. Not one bit.... in fact, how many shirts have you spit on or how many cans have you dropped mid-interstate exit? A lot. That adds to stress. Drinking... drop it for a couple of months. It is dangerous because it impairs your judgment right now. Hang tight, you'll have renewed confidence soon enough.
By the way, quitting doesn't have to be scary. You have given your word today, and it is clear from your typing that you are a man of your word. As such, you don't have to worry about today. Tomorrow isn't worth worrying about right now.... just focus on how you are WINNING today. You can do this. You're off to a great start. This is the best decision you've ever made.
There's a guy in my office (in KC btw) chewing the living shit out of a piece of gum right now. I have never seen him without a dip in. You've inspired me to go and talk to him.
Cheers!
What a clear head and a great start.
You can do this. Listen to this BA^^^^^^^^^^
Like worktowin said.....Live in the present... many a quit die thinking about tomorrow.
Tomorrow can worry about itself.
Drink that water driving... that will help the ol waist line!
Post Roll Early.
I quit with you today
Rawls413
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Hey all. Really really glad I found this site last night. I registered this morning but just was able to start posting now. Made my first post in the April quit group.
If I'm being honest, I've known about this site for a while. It took me a number of months to muster up the courage to post on here. I'm scared. Quitting is scary. It's easier to keep chewing than make a difficult change. I've been chewing skoal wintergreen pouches since pry 2009. this has grown to a can/day addiction over the past year or so. It has gotten worse every year that's for sure. I haven't had any scares like I've read about on here but in the back of my mind I'm always worried.
I tend to dip in three settings. First, I dip when I drive. I have a job where I drive around alot from place to place, so it's pretty common that I will plan an intentionally longer route sometimes so I can have enough time to get a dip in. Number two is after my wife goes to bed. I don't have any kids or anything, so once she goes to bed I tend to stay up and get a dip or two in before going to bed. Third is drinking with my buddies. Not drinking in general, just with my buddies. I don't and never have chewed around my wife because she will beat the hell out of me. So I avoid it.
To me this isn't about money. It's a waste and I will enjoy having the money. This isn't about pleasing my wife. I need to improve my life. I need to make better decisions. Not staying up at night for an extra chew will lead to a better rested and more productive work day. Not chewing with my buddies when we are at the bar will save me some calories around the wasteline. Better choices are what I'm after here. I think chewing is the best place to start and can fix the most problems in one broad stroke.
But it's the hardest.
You are here for all the right reasons, namely YOU. Making that daily promise is what this site is built upon. We keep our word, no matter how hard it may be, because it is only for today. We win our addiction battle minute by minute, hour by hour, one day at a time. It is a simple approach to tackle a difficult problem, and it works.
The hardest part for me was dumping that can and making my first roll post. After that, I didn't want to break my word. I use my daily promise every time nicotine pops into my mind, as leverage over my addiction. You need to find how this site will best help you.
I quit with you today.
Hi man! Nice name... you from KC or Omaha? Nice sports year if you are from KC. If you are from Omaha, well say hi to Warren Buffett for me!
It isn't about money for sure. That being said, I spit out $45,000 over 25 years. That's a lot of after tax $$ that I bet your wife would kick your ass over if she got out the calculator. Dip doesn't help you drive. Not one bit.... in fact, how many shirts have you spit on or how many cans have you dropped mid-interstate exit? A lot. That adds to stress. Drinking... drop it for a couple of months. It is dangerous because it impairs your judgment right now. Hang tight, you'll have renewed confidence soon enough.
By the way, quitting doesn't have to be scary. You have given your word today, and it is clear from your typing that you are a man of your word. As such, you don't have to worry about today. Tomorrow isn't worth worrying about right now.... just focus on how you are WINNING today. You can do this. You're off to a great start. This is the best decision you've ever made.
There's a guy in my office (in KC btw) chewing the living shit out of a piece of gum right now. I have never seen him without a dip in. You've inspired me to go and talk to him.
Cheers!
Thanks for the response. Not from KC but from Omaha. Big Royals/chiefs fan. Cannot wait until Saturday.
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Hey all. Really really glad I found this site last night. I registered this morning but just was able to start posting now. Made my first post in the April quit group.
If I'm being honest, I've known about this site for a while. It took me a number of months to muster up the courage to post on here. I'm scared. Quitting is scary. It's easier to keep chewing than make a difficult change. I've been chewing skoal wintergreen pouches since pry 2009. this has grown to a can/day addiction over the past year or so. It has gotten worse every year that's for sure. I haven't had any scares like I've read about on here but in the back of my mind I'm always worried.
I tend to dip in three settings. First, I dip when I drive. I have a job where I drive around alot from place to place, so it's pretty common that I will plan an intentionally longer route sometimes so I can have enough time to get a dip in. Number two is after my wife goes to bed. I don't have any kids or anything, so once she goes to bed I tend to stay up and get a dip or two in before going to bed. Third is drinking with my buddies. Not drinking in general, just with my buddies. I don't and never have chewed around my wife because she will beat the hell out of me. So I avoid it.
To me this isn't about money. It's a waste and I will enjoy having the money. This isn't about pleasing my wife. I need to improve my life. I need to make better decisions. Not staying up at night for an extra chew will lead to a better rested and more productive work day. Not chewing with my buddies when we are at the bar will save me some calories around the wasteline. Better choices are what I'm after here. I think chewing is the best place to start and can fix the most problems in one broad stroke.
But it's the hardest.
You are here for all the right reasons, namely YOU. Making that daily promise is what this site is built upon. We keep our word, no matter how hard it may be, because it is only for today. We win our addiction battle minute by minute, hour by hour, one day at a time. It is a simple approach to tackle a difficult problem, and it works.
The hardest part for me was dumping that can and making my first roll post. After that, I didn't want to break my word. I use my daily promise every time nicotine pops into my mind, as leverage over my addiction. You need to find how this site will best help you.
I quit with you today.
Hi man! Nice name... you from KC or Omaha? Nice sports year if you are from KC. If you are from Omaha, well say hi to Warren Buffett for me!
It isn't about money for sure. That being said, I spit out $45,000 over 25 years. That's a lot of after tax $$ that I bet your wife would kick your ass over if she got out the calculator. Dip doesn't help you drive. Not one bit.... in fact, how many shirts have you spit on or how many cans have you dropped mid-interstate exit? A lot. That adds to stress. Drinking... drop it for a couple of months. It is dangerous because it impairs your judgment right now. Hang tight, you'll have renewed confidence soon enough.
By the way, quitting doesn't have to be scary. You have given your word today, and it is clear from your typing that you are a man of your word. As such, you don't have to worry about today. Tomorrow isn't worth worrying about right now.... just focus on how you are WINNING today. You can do this. You're off to a great start. This is the best decision you've ever made.
There's a guy in my office (in KC btw) chewing the living shit out of a piece of gum right now. I have never seen him without a dip in. You've inspired me to go and talk to him.
Cheers!
Thanks for the response. Not from KC but from Omaha. Big Royals/chiefs fan. Cannot wait until Saturday.
Same here. Man it feels good to have this much win between the royals... And now the Chiefs! I'll be happy if they win one playoff game. This is just awesome!
You are gonna hear this from several people, and I know it seems impossible right now, but what you are feeling right now is not what your new normal is. I promise. Go to the hall of fame speeches and read them. Any of them. All of them if you want. You won't find a single one that isn't glad they made the decision you made. One foot I front of the other. You are gonna love the road you are traveling once you navigate a few potholes.
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As a fellow April group member, I quit with you today man. We are going to kick this crap every single day! I'm going to shoot you a PM with my number if you ever need anything.
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Hey all. Really really glad I found this site last night. I registered this morning but just was able to start posting now. Made my first post in the April quit group.
If I'm being honest, I've known about this site for a while. It took me a number of months to muster up the courage to post on here. I'm scared. Quitting is scary. It's easier to keep chewing than make a difficult change. I've been chewing skoal wintergreen pouches since pry 2009. this has grown to a can/day addiction over the past year or so. It has gotten worse every year that's for sure. I haven't had any scares like I've read about on here but in the back of my mind I'm always worried.
I tend to dip in three settings. First, I dip when I drive. I have a job where I drive around alot from place to place, so it's pretty common that I will plan an intentionally longer route sometimes so I can have enough time to get a dip in. Number two is after my wife goes to bed. I don't have any kids or anything, so once she goes to bed I tend to stay up and get a dip or two in before going to bed. Third is drinking with my buddies. Not drinking in general, just with my buddies. I don't and never have chewed around my wife because she will beat the hell out of me. So I avoid it.
To me this isn't about money. It's a waste and I will enjoy having the money. This isn't about pleasing my wife. I need to improve my life. I need to make better decisions. Not staying up at night for an extra chew will lead to a better rested and more productive work day. Not chewing with my buddies when we are at the bar will save me some calories around the wasteline. Better choices are what I'm after here. I think chewing is the best place to start and can fix the most problems in one broad stroke.
But it's the hardest.
You are here for all the right reasons, namely YOU. Making that daily promise is what this site is built upon. We keep our word, no matter how hard it may be, because it is only for today. We win our addiction battle minute by minute, hour by hour, one day at a time. It is a simple approach to tackle a difficult problem, and it works.
The hardest part for me was dumping that can and making my first roll post. After that, I didn't want to break my word. I use my daily promise every time nicotine pops into my mind, as leverage over my addiction. You need to find how this site will best help you.
I quit with you today.
Hi man! Nice name... you from KC or Omaha? Nice sports year if you are from KC. If you are from Omaha, well say hi to Warren Buffett for me!
It isn't about money for sure. That being said, I spit out $45,000 over 25 years. That's a lot of after tax $$ that I bet your wife would kick your ass over if she got out the calculator. Dip doesn't help you drive. Not one bit.... in fact, how many shirts have you spit on or how many cans have you dropped mid-interstate exit? A lot. That adds to stress. Drinking... drop it for a couple of months. It is dangerous because it impairs your judgment right now. Hang tight, you'll have renewed confidence soon enough.
By the way, quitting doesn't have to be scary. You have given your word today, and it is clear from your typing that you are a man of your word. As such, you don't have to worry about today. Tomorrow isn't worth worrying about right now.... just focus on how you are WINNING today. You can do this. You're off to a great start. This is the best decision you've ever made.
There's a guy in my office (in KC btw) chewing the living shit out of a piece of gum right now. I have never seen him without a dip in. You've inspired me to go and talk to him.
Cheers!
Thanks for the response. Not from KC but from Omaha. Big Royals/chiefs fan. Cannot wait until Saturday.
Same here. Man it feels good to have this much win between the royals... And now the Chiefs! I'll be happy if they win one playoff game. This is just awesome!
You are gonna hear this from several people, and I know it seems impossible right now, but what you are feeling right now is not what your new normal is. I promise. Go to the hall of fame speeches and read them. Any of them. All of them if you want. You won't find a single one that isn't glad they made the decision you made. One foot I front of the other. You are gonna love the road you are traveling once you navigate a few potholes.
I grew up in KC and Lawrence. Great area, I still refer to it as home even though I haven't lived there permanently since 1985. Went back for a summer in 1995.
I remember when the addicticlaws were still hooked into me like the fangs of a fucking vampire bat. You are doing the right thing. You are saving your own life.
I come here every day to post roll so I don't forget what that slavery felt like. You need to wake up every morning and post roll before you do anything else. Promise us here that you will stay quit for today. Then do it again tomorrow.
Fight hard every day, one day at a time. You will be free. I quit with you today.
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Thanks for the support guys. Proud to quit today with you all.
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Thanks for the support guys. Proud to quit today with you all.
Nice game last night... Unless you are from Oklahoma....
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Thanks for the support guys. Proud to quit today with you all.
Nice game last night... Unless you are from Oklahoma....
Boy what a game. I'm actually a Creighton fan, so that game was just good basketball to me.
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Brother, I'm still with you man. You can and will kick this SOB. You've got this, you foggy roll bumper!
'chew2'