KillTheCan.org Accountability Forum
Community => Introductions => Topic started by: Raider on September 18, 2018, 10:36:58 AM
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My previous intro can be found here: https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/qs_xtreme/here-i-go-again-tomorrow-is-the-last-first-day-t7579.html
This is a great opportunity for us to review our early days of quit. Today is 1,664 for me and I have no desire to go back. KTC works if you let it.
Keep on quitting.
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I have dipped for about 22 years on and off. I have quit on many occasions and seem to find a way back to taking just one more. I am so sick and tired of it I can SCREAM!!!! In the past I had quit for over 3 years only to get pissed off at something and finding the local convenience store and picking up another can. I HATE this stuff and am done with it for good. It tastes like crap and is nasty but yet it still has a hold on me I cant take it. The can in my pocket WILL BE MY LAST CAN!!!! I am flushing the remaining amount down the crapper as soon as this post is done. I became more motivated after looking at the posts on here and feel I have finally found an outlet for when I feel the urge to dip. At $7 a can, with 3 cans per week that comes out to over $1000 per year. What a damn waste one something that can KILL me.
;Ironman:
Edit: The 3 year stop ended because of Just One with my BIL while hunting. All other stoppages ended because of something stupid.
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I have dipped for about 22 years on and off. I have quit on many occasions and seem to find a way back to taking just one more. I am so sick and tired of it I can SCREAM!!!! In the past I had quit for over 3 years only to get pissed off at something and finding the local convenience store and picking up another can. I HATE this stuff and am done with it for good. It tastes like crap and is nasty but yet it still has a hold on me I cant take it. The can in my pocket WILL BE MY LAST CAN!!!! I am flushing the remaining amount down the crapper as soon as this post is done. I became more motivated after looking at the posts on here and feel I have finally found an outlet for when I feel the urge to dip. At $7 a can, with 3 cans per week that comes out to over $1000 per year. What a damn waste one something that can KILL me. Wish me luck, I am gonna need it.
;Ironman:
Fuck that. You don't need luck. You need a killer attitude. It's all about you man. Are you bad enough to quit? Or are you weak? It's just a weed. Really. Just quit. I love my fucking quit. I mean it, I love it.
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That's exactly the shit I needed to hear. It ain't about luck it is about attitude. Screw this stuff, I am DONE as of about 20 minutes ago.
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A new life without the can begins. Just flushed the remaining and am encouraged by what I have read on this site. I will avoid C-Stores at all costs. Gum will be my friend.
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mogul. My "Wish me Luck" comment has been edited out because I don't need it. I will do it this time. I wish I would have found this site a long time ago.
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Raider you have a good quit attitude. Hatred for what your addiction has caused you will help promote willpower. The main thing that leads to success is accountability. Accountability can only exist if you post roll and promise the brotherhood that you won't use nicotine today. Don't worry about forever, not even tomorrow, it may not come. Today is doable, post roll, keep your word and repeat again on the next today.
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Welcome Raider!
Awesome attitude and you definitely got this. Take it a day at a time and join with June and get started on the path to beating the shi* out of the nic bitc*. Post everyday and ask for help if you need it. Pm me if you need anything or need to just shoot the poo. Remember one day at a time. Don't stress about the other crap. Promise everyone by posting with your group and quit on.
Majorhunting
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Welcome to the best decision of your life raider. Follow this simple plan to freedom.....
1. Post Roll
2. Keep Your Word
3. And Remember we Quit One Day At A Time here on KTC....This sounds simple I know and it really is, but it is the key to your quit, the key to salvation because we are addicts. Don't ever forget that, you are an addict!
Welcome Aboard
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Welcome to day One...
Read Read Read your way through the fog that will come tomorrow or sunday
you are on a I quit high today so should be ok (you should know that having stopped before)
Post Roll gets some digits and welcome aboard.
I quit with you today
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Welcome!! Your story is similar to mine and many others I'm sure!! Get involved with your group and others....post roll every damn day!!! Don't forget the anger at that stupid weed...it will get you through some tough times. I'll quit with you today!!
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Excellent start Raider. I am on day 4. There is no fucking way I am going back. This site is exactly what I needed and looks like for you as well.
When that urge comes at you to have a dip, just say 'Fuck you nic bitch, you are not getting anything from me'. cowboy
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Welcome to the best decision of your life raider. Follow this simple plan to freedom.....
1. Post Roll
2. Keep Your Word
3. And Remember we Quit One Day At A Time here on KTC....This sounds simple I know and it really is, but it is the key to your quit, the key to salvation because we are addicts. Don't ever forget that, you are an addict!
Welcome Aboard
I am not getting the Post Roll thing. BTW usually the first thing I do in the am is grab a dip, this morning I grabbed my coffee cup. It will be great to be tobacco free. Bring on the hell that I know I will go through but this will be the last time.
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mogul. My "Wish me Luck" comment has been edited out because I don't need it. I will do it this time. I wish I would have found this site a long time ago.
Those are quitting words. I love it Raider, now learn how to post roll. That is the price to pay to be quit. There is no quit without posting each and every day. It is what keeps you quit. You may screw it up the first few times but that is ok. Go find "quit groups" in the community forums and scroll down til you see June 2014. That's your group. Check your PMs upper right corner, I left you a message. And YES, I wish I had found this site years ago, because it works.
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The trail has been blazed already bro. All you have to do is follow it. Listen to our advice because we know how you're going to feel and what you're going to think. We've been there. Welcome to freedom man... it's pretty damn sweet.
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Welcome to the best decision of your life raider. Follow this simple plan to freedom.....
1. Post Roll
2. Keep Your Word
3. And Remember we Quit One Day At A Time here on KTC....This sounds simple I know and it really is, but it is the key to your quit, the key to salvation because we are addicts. Don't ever forget that, you are an addict!
Welcome Aboard
I am not getting the Post Roll thing. BTW usually the first thing I do in the am is grab a dip, this morning I grabbed my coffee cup. It will be great to be tobacco free. Bring on the hell that I know I will go through but this will be the last time.
Here is how to post.
index.php?showtopic=50 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=50)
go to the WELCOME CENTER, top/left and look around, make yourself comfortable.
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Welcome to the best decision of your life raider. Follow this simple plan to freedom.....
1. Post Roll
2. Keep Your Word
3. And Remember we Quit One Day At A Time here on KTC....This sounds simple I know and it really is, but it is the key to your quit, the key to salvation because we are addicts. Don't ever forget that, you are an addict!
Welcome Aboard
I am not getting the Post Roll thing. BTW usually the first thing I do in the am is grab a dip, this morning I grabbed my coffee cup. It will be great to be tobacco free. Bring on the hell that I know I will go through but this will be the last time.
Here is how to post.
index.php?showtopic=50 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=50)
go to the WELCOME CENTER, top/left and look around, make yourself comfortable.
Watched a video and think I have to Posting Roll thing figured out. Thanks
I REFUSE TO USE!!!!
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Welcome to the best decision of your life raider. Follow this simple plan to freedom.....
1. Post Roll
2. Keep Your Word
3. And Remember we Quit One Day At A Time here on KTC....This sounds simple I know and it really is, but it is the key to your quit, the key to salvation because we are addicts. Don't ever forget that, you are an addict!
Welcome Aboard
I am not getting the Post Roll thing. BTW usually the first thing I do in the am is grab a dip, this morning I grabbed my coffee cup. It will be great to be tobacco free. Bring on the hell that I know I will go through but this will be the last time.
Here is how to post.
index.php?showtopic=50 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=50)
go to the WELCOME CENTER, top/left and look around, make yourself comfortable.
Watched a video and think I have to Posting Roll thing figured out. Thanks
I REFUSE TO USE!!!!
Today has gone remarkably well although I have been busy. Night time is where I have struggled in the past but no more. My first 24 hours of being tobacco free is almost done. I just have to go to bed early.
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There will be some struggles ahead but it will be worth it to get through them. You are earning your freedom, your real life, back after years of slow poisoning. Get ready to taste that freedom- it tastes even sweeter when you have to struggle more for it! You got this, you found the right place to show you how!
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There will be some struggles ahead but it will be worth it to get through them. You are earning your freedom, your real life, back after years of slow poisoning. Get ready to taste that freedom- it tastes even sweeter when you have to struggle more for it! You got this, you found the right place to show you how!
I spend more time on this site than I do on Facebook. You guys are ALL awesome!!!! Day 1 was excellent. I will worry about day 2 tomorrow. As I was driving around today I didn't have the urge to dip and I found driving a different route to avoid the local c-stores may have helped. I will resist the urge to stop in one. I buy all my gas at Costco so I have no reason to stop at the local Exxon. For those of you who quit today, I am hear with and for ya.
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24 hours into this and what a ride it will be. So far I have not felt the cravings calling like I had before when I took a break from dipping. I did pick up a can of Smokey Mountain and tried it out. The real test was they place the non-tobacco stuff right next to the nic bitch stuff. I passed my test for today. Each day I will be tested and each day I will pass. I had never realized the quitting would be so refreshing. See all you Pre HOF June 2014 quitters in Roll tomorrow. ;Ironman:
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I did stop in an e-cig store today to see if they had any Hootch. They did not but they tried to get me on the e-cigs. I told them I QUIT Nic and that what they were trying to sell me would get me back on the can. Needless to say I talked about KTC and told them to not offer nic to a quitter even in an e-cig format. That was actually my first test for the day. Wal-Mart was my second.
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I did stop in an e-cig store today to see if they had any Hootch. They did not but they tried to get me on the e-cigs. I told them I QUIT Nic and that what they were trying to sell me would get me back on the can. Needless to say I talked about KTC and told them to not offer nic to a quitter even in an e-cig format. That was actually my first test for the day. Wal-Mart was my second.
Well done. Where I live unfortunately can't even find the tobacco free stuff. Have to order it online. Keep up the good work, Raider. I quit with you now!
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I did stop in an e-cig store today to see if they had any Hootch. They did not but they tried to get me on the e-cigs. I told them I QUIT Nic and that what they were trying to sell me would get me back on the can. Needless to say I talked about KTC and told them to not offer nic to a quitter even in an e-cig format. That was actually my first test for the day. Wal-Mart was my second.
Well done. Where I live unfortunately can't even find the tobacco free stuff. Have to order it online. Keep up the good work, Raider. I quit with you now!
I've been watching you Avatar for the last 5 minutes.
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Today sucks. The headache will not go away. I know it's the Nic knocking but I ain't answering. This will be a bumpy ride but the outcome will be worth it.
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Today sucks. The headache will not go away. I know it's the Nic knocking but I ain't answering. This will be a bumpy ride but the outcome will be worth it.
I always felt better with a ton of water and a nice walk. Fresh air. Breath in life and freedom.
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Today sucks. The headache will not go away. I know it's the Nic knocking but I ain't answering. This will be a bumpy ride but the outcome will be worth it.
I always felt better with a ton of water and a nice walk. Fresh air. Breath in life and freedom.
The outcome and goal is to do whatever it takes to stay quit today!
Get some tylenol or motrin in you asap, get a little caffeine also (not too much, but that might help the headache). Really focus on getting a lot of fluid in you with the focus on water as grizzclaws stated. Get a workout in or enjoy the outdors with a walk/run. Getting the blood pumping will do wonders if you can do it.
Hang strong today! You are doing it. Scratch claw for this quit today!
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It's helpful to log your changing experiences like this in your Intro thread- I'm glad you're doing it. You can look back at it later and see just what you never want to go through again. It also helps other newer quitters later, because they will relate to what you go through, just as you probably have wiht other quitters' threads you've seen. And finally, it lets us out here know how you are doing and whether you need some specific support.
It does suck at time but ideas like GrizClaws' and Derks' below can help-try them out. Those guys are both badasses with huge quit wisdom. And, it does get better overall VERY fast. Not that it still wont suck at times, but these first few days require some balls or a very close facscilimile.
Quit on Raider, you got this! I see some strong quit growing here!
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Today sucks. The headache will not go away. I know it's the Nic knocking but I ain't answering. This will be a bumpy ride but the outcome will be worth it.
I always felt better with a ton of water and a nice walk. Fresh air. Breath in life and freedom.
Funny you mention the walking. Got another test this am. Went to take my son to school and my damn truck won't start. At least it wasn't too damn cold and the walk was great.
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Nice, dude. The truck not starting would make me have had to dig deep to not cave. Keep it up. Going through the same shit.
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This website is my inspiration. Going through posts here makes me damn proud to be part of this wonderful community. Quit on brothers and sisters, quit on. ;Ironman:
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I smell quit in here.
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I smell quit in here.
As a "former" closet dipper I had nobody to turn to in the past. This site has everything I need to succeed. All I needed to provide was the willingness and attitude.
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I smell quit in here.
As a "former" closet dipper I had nobody to turn to in the past. This site has everything I need to succeed. All I needed to provide was the willingness and attitude.
ODAAT brother...I'll quit with you
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Raider, it was great to log on here and see you whip the nic bitches ever loving ass. Don't let anything change that. Remember you made the decision to quit, there is nothing that can change that. Returning to that nightmare you left behind is not an option. Proud to be quit with ya.
Chris
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Raider, it was great to log on here and see you whip the nic bitches ever loving ass. Don't let anything change that. Remember you made the decision to quit, there is nothing that can change that. Returning to that nightmare you left behind is not an option. Proud to be quit with ya.
Chris
Chris, You woke me up on day 1. Luck has not a damn thing to do with quitting. It's 100% attitude. I have been faced with many challenges during the past few days and I am glad to say I passed them all. My truck not starting this morning ended up with a $1200 repair bill. DAMNIT but at least I didn't cave. Never quit quitting.
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Raider, it was great to log on here and see you whip the nic bitches ever loving ass. Don't let anything change that. Remember you made the decision to quit, there is nothing that can change that. Returning to that nightmare you left behind is not an option. Proud to be quit with ya.
Chris
Chris, You woke me up on day 1. Luck has not a damn thing to do with quitting. It's 100% attitude. I have been faced with many challenges during the past few days and I am glad to say I passed them all. My truck not starting this morning ended up with a $1200 repair bill. DAMNIT but at least I didn't cave. Never quit quitting.
Amen, this is when I would start dividing 1200 by how much you spent on dip and be very glad that you are winning X amount of dollars per day. Lol
Just think how much the medical bills would be to cut your tongue out.
Quit on brother.
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Day 5 Yahooooooooo. I am ;Ironman:
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I gotta get some shit done. I will post roll daily. I will help my brother and sister quitters. I will not take a dip today or the next day and so on. For Lent I have given up Social Media. Damn glad this site isn't considered Social Media. I will not give up dip for Lent because I only will focus on today and tomorrow. The season of Lent ends with Easter and for all you quitters out there, be sure that quitting doesn't have an end date. It goes on day by day forever. In the event I get the urge, I vow to you all that I will get back on here for help. I am not going to need any because I quit for good. See you all on the daily roll.
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I stopped by one of my old suppliers and made him promise to never ever sell me that shit in a can again.
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I can honestly say that the difference in quitting now than when I had quit some time ago is because I finally found KTC. Quitting long term (I.e. Forever) is hard. Quitting today is easy. It seems like its a short term goal. ODAAT. Accountability is the other main factor. Posting Roll seemed a bit weird at first but after being on here 5 days, I totally get it. It's also a way to keep track of our brothers and sisters. Quit on my friends, quit on.
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I can honestly say that the difference in quitting now than when I had quit some time ago is because I finally found KTC. Quitting long term (I.e. Forever) is hard. Quitting today is easy. It seems like its a short term goal. ODAAT. Accountability is the other main factor. Posting Roll seemed a bit weird at first but after being on here 5 days, I totally get it. It's also a way to keep track of our brothers and sisters. Quit on my friends, quit on.
Yeah, and you know what's even "weirder" than posting roll? Giving your phone number to a bunch of cool-ass motherfuckers on the internet who call you up on Sunday morning at 08:30 and ask "Hey, are you still fucking quit?!!?" And you know what? I wouldn't have it any other way. I love this shit.
ZC
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I can honestly say that the difference in quitting now than when I had quit some time ago is because I finally found KTC. Quitting long term (I.e. Forever) is hard. Quitting today is easy. It seems like its a short term goal. ODAAT. Accountability is the other main factor. Posting Roll seemed a bit weird at first but after being on here 5 days, I totally get it. It's also a way to keep track of our brothers and sisters. Quit on my friends, quit on.
That's why I am here every day at least for a drive by. Usually a lot longer but sometimes I get busy. The difference is the membership and what they stand for and that they don't let excuses, weakness, or a politically correct agenda stop them from holding their values of quit.
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A new life without the can begins. Just flushed the remaining and am encouraged by what I have read on this site. I will avoid C-Stores at all costs. Gum will be my friend.
As I was looking back at my journey of quitting I came across this post where I said I will avoid C-Stores at all cost. That's bullshit. I walked into one today and told the clerk to never sell me any of that shit again. Said look at my face and you know my truck. I don't ever want any. We can't hide from our addiction. We gotta learn to face it head on like a mother fucker. I see the racks now and I put them on ignore. 110% ATTITUDE HERE.
I am ;Ironman:
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That the hell is a trollup? Glad to NOT be a newbie anymore but a trollup!!!!!
I am ;Ironman:
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This afternoon I was getting ready for a shower and I heard this faint voice say to me, " hey tubby, looks like you put on a couple pounds since you left me". See in the past I used dip to control my eating. This time I told the Nic Bitch to F Off. I'm done with listening to her sultry words. As a matter of fact I think I'm down about 2 pounds.
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Dude, if you drop pounds while quit early on you are one of the few. but, hey gong rats. (My auto correct spelled "congrats" like that once, so I just go with it.). don't worry about weight or anything else in this stage. Just stay quit. everything else can be fixed when the Nic Bitch is just a squiggly little dying worm.
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Day 7 and the mornings get easier and easier. The urge to grab a can is gone. In the past it never seemed to go away but this time is different, this time I have KTC. Mogul asked me on day 1 if I was weak. This was in regards to my intro. This is all about attitude and will only work if you follow the 2 basic rules, 1). Stay nic free 2). Post Roll Daily. For all the people just "looking" at this site or for the newbies, you can do this and be nic free if you really want it. You CAN be Nic FREE.
Here is the last thing I want to say to the Nic Bitch before I go today: 'Finger'
Quit on Brothers and Sisters, quit on
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As day 8 ends, day 9 begins. Went on a 1.5 hours drive today. Driving was always a serious trigger for me. This time was no different. I thought about it, then I thought about something else. I drove by a c-store and thought to myself, "the nic bitch is hiding in there behind the counter". Needless to say I drove past and got to my destination. When we are trying to battle this addiction alone, she can be very effective at what she does but when we have a group of bad ass quitters looking out for one another, she doesn't stand a chance. Use the tools we have here on KTC. Get onto Live Chat if you need to talk to someone FAST. Read and Post Roll. Quit on June Jackwaggins.
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As day 8 ends, day 9 begins. Went on a 1.5 hours drive today. Driving was always a serious trigger for me. This time was no different. I thought about it, then I thought about something else. I drove by a c-store and thought to myself, "the nic bitch is hiding in there behind the counter". Needless to say I drove past and got to my destination. When we are trying to battle this addiction alone, she can be very effective at what she does but when we have a group of bad ass quitters looking out for one another, she doesn't stand a chance. Use the tools we have here on KTC. Get onto Live Chat if you need to talk to someone FAST. Read and Post Roll. Quit on June Jackwaggins.
Good for you Raider. Driving has also been a big trigger for me, and I'm glad I haven't had to make any long drives since I quit. Way to stay strong and QLF.
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As I leave the single digits I wonder why it was so hard before and what makes it so easy now. I am constantly reminded about what mogul replied on day 1. It's all about attitude. Today was a grea day. Spent the day wth the family, did some shopping, went out for lunch, went bowling, and finished up by hitting the hot tub. No craves or urges to speak of. Keeping busy has helped a tremendous amount. Keeping my mind focused on other things keeps the thoughts off of dip. I actually think more about it when I am on here and that's okay because the reminder of why I quit and that I am not alone is what keeps me going.
As I leave the single digits and enter the double digits I only have one thing to say to the Nic bitch that haunted my life for so many years. 'Finger'
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As I leave the single digits I wonder why it was so hard before and what makes it so easy now. I am constantly reminded about what mogul replied on day 1. It's all about attitude. Today was a grea day. Spent the day wth the family, did some shopping, went out for lunch, went bowling, and finished up by hitting the hot tub. No craves or urges to speak of. Keeping busy has helped a tremendous amount. Keeping my mind focused on other things keeps the thoughts off of dip. I actually think more about it when I am on here and that's okay because the reminder of why I quit and that I am not alone is what keeps me going.
As I leave the single digits and enter the double digits I only have one thing to say to the Nic bitch that haunted my life for so many years. 'Finger'
Keep it up brother. You are doing great. Do no piss of Mogul! And you are absolutely correct. If you stic with the program quitting is incredibly easy.
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End of day 10 and what a difficult day today was. Haven't really had the fog so many mention but keeping my guard up. I had a bit more relaxation today and I found that when I sit, I think about the dip. Driving today was fine, now I just gotta figure out how to relax without having the Nic bitch call my name. I do have a shitload of projects that I have been putting off because of a lack of funds. Now that I spend no more on dip, I can get to work. In the end, today was great because I stayed quit. Keep on quitting my brothers and sisters.
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I know what you're saying with sitting. Legit, I notice that when I sit down I feel off balance since I have my wallet in my back right pocket and the back left is empty now. But it's a great feeling to be off balance for such a good reason.
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So I was tested again today. Headaches like all get out. I also fell off a ladder trying to get on a roof. Back in the day I would have caved but not today. The cravings were strong today so I picked up some Smokey Mountain. Keep on quitting.
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What in the hell are you doing on the roof?
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What in the hell are you doing on the roof?
Fiddling! :P
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What in the hell are you doing on the roof?
Fiddling! :P
Falling! :P
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What in the hell are you doing on the roof?
Falling apparently. At least I wasn't fapping. A new word I learned on here.
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Glad you got some smokey mountain to fight the NB.
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What in the hell are you doing on the roof?
Falling apparently. At least I wasn't fapping. A new word I learned on here.
My attempt to clean the pinecones was a complete failure. Maybe someday I will use my fucking head and wait till someone is there to help me. Stupid is as stupid does.
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Great job today raider. It is good to celebrate your victories.
As you are learning the good days will soon begin to out number the bad. That is a fact that I can state with 100% certainty. Ask anyone who has been quit for 6 months or more, and they will say the same. The length of time this takes is different for every quitter.
But be cautious raider, for the bad days do come and they often come with a vengeance. Be ready! Have the tools at your fingertips. Make that promise each morning and stay true to it. Guard this quit with your life friend, you may not get another chance at it. For many people it can take years to muster up the nuts to actually march down this road. Your sir, are marching. Keep it up. If you need another number to add to your arsenal, do not hesitate to hit me up with a PM.
Ryan
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Glad you got some smokey mountain to fight the NB.
Picked it up before heading to the lake to clear the roof of debris, which never got done anyhow. I know where my sources of the cancer in a can are and several are on the way. Threw some SM in and felt good to go, until I fell off the damn roof.
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End of day 11. Today started out like shit, turned to shit in the middle, but the end turned out ok (not quit as shitty). Woke up this am with one helluva crave which then turned into a headache. Worked through it and got the kiddos off to school. Went to a friends cabin to be sure everything was fine because of the snow, wind, and rain. Decided, like a dumbass, to clear the debris off the roof so it doesn't clog up the gutters. Fell off the damn roof. Smacked my Mellon, messed up my leg (not broken), and busted my ass. STILL DIDNT CAVE!!!!! For some reason , this morning I picked up some Smokey Mountain. Thank GOD. I needed a pinch of something today and the SM did the trick. I vowed to stay quit and I did. Keep on quitting my brothers and sisters.
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End of day 11. Today started out like shit, turned to shit in the middle, but the end turned out ok (not quit as shitty). Woke up this am with one helluva crave which then turned into a headache. Worked through it and got the kiddos off to school. Went to a friends cabin to be sure everything was fine because of the snow, wind, and rain. Decided, like a dumbass, to clear the debris off the roof so it doesn't clog up the gutters. Fell off the damn roof. Smacked my Mellon, messed up my leg (not broken), and busted my ass. STILL DIDNT CAVE!!!!! For some reason , this morning I picked up some Smokey Mountain. Thank GOD. I needed a pinch of something today and the SM did the trick. I vowed to stay quit and I did. Keep on quitting my brothers and sisters.
Ok, brother, that's a suck ass day!
And... I only laughed a li'l bit.
This is what we're talking about! You had a shitty day. Not because of ANYTHING related to your quit but because... sometimes life deals you a shitty day. That's just how it goes. None of what happened would have been any better or less painful with a dip. You see that right!?
Big win dude. Huge.
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End of day 11. Today started out like shit, turned to shit in the middle, but the end turned out ok (not quit as shitty). Woke up this am with one helluva crave which then turned into a headache. Worked through it and got the kiddos off to school. Went to a friends cabin to be sure everything was fine because of the snow, wind, and rain. Decided, like a dumbass, to clear the debris off the roof so it doesn't clog up the gutters. Fell off the damn roof. Smacked my Mellon, messed up my leg (not broken), and busted my ass. STILL DIDNT CAVE!!!!! For some reason , this morning I picked up some Smokey Mountain. Thank GOD. I needed a pinch of something today and the SM did the trick. I vowed to stay quit and I did. Keep on quitting my brothers and sisters.
Ok, brother, that's a suck ass day!
And... I only laughed a li'l bit.
This is what we're talking about! You had a shitty day. Not because of ANYTHING related to your quit but because... sometimes life deals you a shitty day. That's just how it goes. None of what happened would have been any better or less painful with a dip. You see that right!?
Big win dude. Huge.
and let that be a lesson to ya. Never live where there is snow, Never go to a friends cabin without booze, Never clear out gutters from the roof, and never, ever, wake up in the am. Are we clear?
In all seriousness, you passed the test. I had it all planned for you today to make sure you could stay quit and you did. Tomorrow I will ease up on you.
Sincerely, Nic Bitch.
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This has nothing to do with dip. In regards to my falling off he roof yesterday and a recent post about proper punctuation:
Big ass bruise
And
Big, ass bruise
Both work.
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This has nothing to do with dip. In regards to my falling off he roof yesterday and a recent post about proper punctuation:
Big ass bruise
And
Big, ass bruise
Both work.
Big ass bruise for a Bad Ass Quitter?
or
Big, ass bruise for a Bad, Ass Quitter?
(Look what you started Pinched!)
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End of Day 12. Today was a helluva lot better than yesterday. I decided to not do anything that could possibly kill me today, which as far as I can tell is a good thing. No craves or urges to speak of. I was too busy for any honestly. I have found that being occupied is very helpful. My jaw hurts from chewing gum (or from falling off the roof) so I switched to sunflower seeds. Took a couple pinches off Smokey Mountain and to be honest with ya'll, it probably will be the last can for me. The past 12 days have been full of events that would have normally caused me to cave but I stood strong and resisted. I try to stay up late to Post Roll around midnight because that leaves no room for error in the morning for me. For those of you who are "newbies", listen to what people are telling you. The first three days suck, the first couple weeks suck less. Good night all and happy quitting.
To end this post, all I have to say to the evil NB is 'Finger'
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End of Day 12. Today was a helluva lot better than yesterday. I decided to not do anything that could possibly kill me today, which as far as I can tell is a good thing. No craves or urges to speak of. I was too busy for any honestly. I have found that being occupied is very helpful. My jaw hurts from chewing gum (or from falling off the roof) so I switched to sunflower seeds. Took a couple pinches off Smokey Mountain and to be honest with ya'll, it probably will be the last can for me. The past 12 days have been full of events that would have normally caused me to cave but I stood strong and resisted. I try to stay up late to Post Roll around midnight because that leaves no room for error in the morning for me. For those of you who are "newbies", listen to what people are telling you. The first three days suck, the first couple weeks suck less. Good night all and happy quitting.
To end this post, all I have to say to the evil NB is 'Finger'
Good work. Hey, if the SM is working for you keep a spare in the car and/or work bag. It may save your quit one day. There is nothing wrong with the fake if it is working to keep the real stuff out of your yapper. It's just another tool.
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End of Day 12. Today was a helluva lot better than yesterday. I decided to not do anything that could possibly kill me today, which as far as I can tell is a good thing. No craves or urges to speak of. I was too busy for any honestly. I have found that being occupied is very helpful. My jaw hurts from chewing gum (or from falling off the roof) so I switched to sunflower seeds. Took a couple pinches off Smokey Mountain and to be honest with ya'll, it probably will be the last can for me. The past 12 days have been full of events that would have normally caused me to cave but I stood strong and resisted. I try to stay up late to Post Roll around midnight because that leaves no room for error in the morning for me. For those of you who are "newbies", listen to what people are telling you. The first three days suck, the first couple weeks suck less. Good night all and happy quitting.
To end this post, all I have to say to the evil NB is  'Finger'
Good work. Hey, if the SM is working for you keep a spare in the car and/or work bag. It may save your quit one day. There is nothing wrong with the fake if it is working to keep the real stuff out of your yapper. It's just another tool.
Thanks and that is a great idea. I am fortunate that our grocery store just down the road also sells it. I will definitely have one for long road trips.
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End of Day 12. Today was a helluva lot better than yesterday. I decided to not do anything that could possibly kill me today, which as far as I can tell is a good thing. No craves or urges to speak of. I was too busy for any honestly. I have found that being occupied is very helpful. My jaw hurts from chewing gum (or from falling off the roof) so I switched to sunflower seeds. Took a couple pinches off Smokey Mountain and to be honest with ya'll, it probably will be the last can for me. The past 12 days have been full of events that would have normally caused me to cave but I stood strong and resisted. I try to stay up late to Post Roll around midnight because that leaves no room for error in the morning for me. For those of you who are "newbies", listen to what people are telling you. The first three days suck, the first couple weeks suck less. Good night all and happy quitting.
To end this post, all I have to say to the evil NB is  'Finger'
Good work. Hey, if the SM is working for you keep a spare in the car and/or work bag. It may save your quit one day. There is nothing wrong with the fake if it is working to keep the real stuff out of your yapper. It's just another tool.
Thanks and that is a great idea. I am fortunate that our grocery store just down the road also sells it. I will definitely have one for long road trips.
Definitely pack an extra. I no longer use fake but I always keep a fresh can on me just in case.
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So I think I finally experienced the "fog". The last couple days were kind of hit and miss with how I fealt and what I remember. I fealt out of sorts and forgetful. I wouldn't say I was pissy but something just wasn't right. Today is much more better.
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So I think I finally experienced the "fog". The last couple days were kind of hit and miss with how I fealt and what I remember. I fealt out of sorts and forgetful. I wouldn't say I was pissy but something just wasn't right. Today is much more better.
The fog sucks and so do funks. They will come and go, and then start to get weaker and farther apart. You are doing good. Keep the updates coming, and stay off roofs for awhile :rolleyes:
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So I think I finally experienced the "fog". The last couple days were kind of hit and miss with how I fealt and what I remember. I fealt out of sorts and forgetful. I wouldn't say I was pissy but something just wasn't right. Today is much more better.
The fog sucks and so do funks. They will come and go, and then start to get weaker and farther apart. You are doing good. Keep the updates coming, and stay off roofs for awhile :rolleyes:
...and like rdad says...the fogs and funks will come and go. But you know what comes in between the fogs and funks? For me it was things like: pure elation of quit, a renewed enthusiasm for life, a better bond with my wife, watching the prospect of cancer recede into the rear-view mirror, a chance to smile without regret, etc. I mean it is all good. And as those beautiful moments just start coming more frequently and expanding in duration, you will realize...Oh, man it is good to be alive!!!
I quit with you today brother.
ZC
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Failure is NOT an option!!!!!! As I see people coming back who have caved and are starting at Day 1 it kinda reminded me of my days being on Weight Watchers. I had lost 48 pounds while attending the weekly meetings and being held accountable. I forced myself to step on the scale each week. If I missed a week, I knew it and they knew it. When I had myself down to my goal weight I thought, "this shit is easy, I really don't need to go to the meetings". "I can do this myself". Well needless to say I did not follow the plan. My eating habits went back to they way they were before starting the plan and I gained most of the weight back.
I am not going to let that happen with my quit, not today anyhow. Posting Roll is more important than a lot of people know. If you are not held accountable then the old habits (addictions) will easily return. Trust me, I get it.
The Nic Bitch was seen the other day as I passed her in my truck. Her image has grown smaller and smaller in my rear view mirror but I know she is still there. She only needs for me to break down in order to catch up or maybe I just get distracted for a few minutes while she pounces. As long as I stay true to my quit and stay the course on KTC, my engine will begin running better so she will never catch up again.
As I looked out my mirror, the only thing I had to say to her was. 'Finger'
I just love using that one.
Happy Quit day to all.
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So I think I finally experienced the "fog". The last couple days were kind of hit and miss with how I fealt and what I remember. I fealt out of sorts and forgetful. I wouldn't say I was pissy but something just wasn't right. Today is much more better.
The fog sucks and so do funks. They will come and go, and then start to get weaker and farther apart. You are doing good. Keep the updates coming, and stay off roofs for awhile :rolleyes:
I don't "plan" on being on a roof anytime soon. Of course my dumbass self may tell me different when the need arises. The next time will be different. I will have someone there with me, that I can promise. Maybe a better ladder too. :D
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Quitting is a wild ass ride but I love it. Today was awesome. Kept busy and Nic free. Stepped on the scale the other day and thought, oh shit I gained 4 lbs. no problem though, today I stepped on it again and am at my quitting weight. Pounding more water and eating nothing at night as of today. Damn glad to be quit with all of you. Day 14 is in the record books.
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We'll the Nic bitch seems to think I am weak. Had a dentist appt today and everything went just fine. After the appt she told me it's okay to have just one dip. I went to the c store and picked up a pack of gum and threw in a pinch of Smokey Mountain.
Felt great to tell her once again to 'Finger'
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Great job Raider! Looks like you have a serious quit going.
mb289
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Great job Raider! Looks like you have a serious quit going.
mb289
Never before has it felt so good to be a quitter. Thank God for KTC and all of you.
Keep on quitting.
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I hope everyone here has their weekend quit plans all figured out. Mine will include being quit and staying sober. I figured stopping alcohol for Lent will make my quit a whole lot easier.
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I hope everyone here has their weekend quit plans all figured out. Mine will include being quit and staying sober. I figured stopping alcohol for Lent will make my quit a whole lot easier.
Good choice on the alcohol. Way to go Raider! Quittin' right alongside you.
Zillah
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Thanks Zillah. It feels good to be detoxing.
Today is the beginning of day 17 and I can't believe how good it feels to be freeing myself. I have had some good days and some pretty shitty ones but the good outweigh the bad because I am still Nic free. The biggest problems I am having, besides the occasional craving, is the headaches. I'm sure this is where a bunch of the bitchiness comes from. I have tried very hard to not take any anger out on anyone and so far I feel I am succeeding. When will the damn headaches go away though? The beginning of my quit seemed easier than the last few days. I know that my brain is trying to figure out wtf is going on but I am tired of popping ibuprophen day and night.
My decision to give up alcohol for Lent has been a huge help. I see too many people cave when they drink and I am not gonna let that happen. I never, ever want to go through the withdrawals again.
Proud to be a member of the June 2014 Quit Saloon. Proud to be quit with all you quitters out there.
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Thanks Zillah. It feels good to be detoxing.
Today is the beginning of day 17 and I can't believe how good it feels to be freeing myself. I have had some good days and some pretty shitty ones but the good outweigh the bad because I am still Nic free. The biggest problems I am having, besides the occasional craving, is the headaches. I'm sure this is where a bunch of the bitchiness comes from. I have tried very hard to not take any anger out on anyone and so far I feel I am succeeding. When will the damn headaches go away though? The beginning of my quit seemed easier than the last few days. I know that my brain is trying to figure out wtf is going on but I am tired of popping ibuprophen day and night.
My decision to give up alcohol for Lent has been a huge help. I see too many people cave when they drink and I am not gonna let that happen. I never, ever want to go through the withdrawals again.
Proud to be a member of the June 2014 Quit Saloon. Proud to be quit with all you quitters out there.
Awesome job Raider. You are right on track. I had a feeling that your quit was going to be strong.
Own it.
Live it.
Treat it as if your very life depends upon it.
Guess what..................................it does.
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When will the damn headaches go away though? The beginning of my quit seemed easier than the last few days.
Great job. Water, water, water. Your body and thinking machine will be going through a lot with this quit initially. Initially means first 100 days or so. Give it what it needs. water, juices, fruit. Exercise will help greatly. Worst mistake is sitting around and doing nothing, while drinking soda and eating a bag of chips.
Keep enduring my friend. It's all worth it. Quit with you today.
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When will the damn headaches go away though? The beginning of my quit seemed easier than the last few days.
Great job. Water, water, water. Your body and thinking machine will be going through a lot with this quit initially. Initially means first 100 days or so. Give it what it needs. water, juices, fruit. Exercise will help greatly. Worst mistake is sitting around and doing nothing, while drinking soda and eating a bag of chips.
Keep enduring my friend. It's all worth it. Quit with you today.
Funny you mention sitting around with a soda and bags of chips. I have made a lot of changes in lifestyle lately. The most important is being quit but I also gave up alcohol for Lent and started the 8 hr eating plan. Basically I can eat what I want for 8 hours then I'm done, nothing more in the pie hole except water. Also can't eat past 6pm. No shitting wonder I have a headache. Thanks for the advice about water and exercise though. I will work more on that.
Proud to be quit with you.
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So I was thinking last night about my addiction and why this whole KTC thing really works. We all know that Accountability (Posting Roll) is the center of KTC. The Brotherhoood being the spokes that reach out to one another but is that it? Is that why I have been quit for 20 days and feel like this time it will work? There seems to be something missing.
As I was on chat last night and looking at intros, rolls, etc it clicked. Part of the solution is facing the problem every damn day. Being on here is a constant reminder of my addiction. When I stopped in the past (for 3 years) I tried to completely block out anything to do with dipping. I would look away from the dip cans behind the counter. I would avoid going into the c-stores at all cost. I tried to act like I was over what I thought was a habit as opposed to facing an addiction.
Way back then I was still a slave to the NB, she was just waiting to pounce at a weak moment, and she did, and it was easy because I thought that I had forgot about her.
I am no longer a slave. I am still an addict but this time I am ready because I have the constant daily reminder of my addiction. I can face my fears head on because I have one hell of an Army behind me. The Army of KTC.
Hey NB 'arse'
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So I was thinking last night about my addiction and why this whole KTC thing really works. We all know that Accountability (Posting Roll) is the center of KTC. The Brotherhoood being the spokes that reach out to one another but is that it? Is that why I have been quit for 20 days and feel like this time it will work? There seems to be something missing.
As I was on chat last night and looking at intros, rolls, etc it clicked. Part of the solution is facing the problem every damn day. Being on here is a constant reminder of my addiction. When I stopped in the past (for 3 years) I tried to completely block out anything to do with dipping. I would look away from the dip cans behind the counter. I would avoid going into the c-stores at all cost. I tried to act like I was over what I thought was a habit as opposed to facing an addiction.
Way back then I was still a slave to the NB, she was just waiting to pounce at a weak moment, and she did, and it was easy because I thought that I had forgot about her.
I am no longer a slave. I am still an addict but this time I am ready because I have the constant daily reminder of my addiction. I can face my fears head on because I have one hell of an Army behind me. The Army of KTC.
Hey NBÂ Â 'arse'
'clap' 'clap' 'clap' 'clap'
To those that have made it to the hall of fame and think that they shouldn't post anymore because the only time they think about dip is when they post.... Read Raiders Post. This might save your quit!!!! You must think about your addiction and be prepared for an ambush. Your addicted mind will sneak in when you let your guard down. Posting is your treatment for this illness. Refusing to post its like you are going onto a battle field refusing to wear armor. Not Smart. 'Crazy'
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So I was thinking last night about my addiction and why this whole KTC thing really works. We all know that Accountability (Posting Roll) is the center of KTC. The Brotherhoood being the spokes that reach out to one another but is that it? Is that why I have been quit for 20 days and feel like this time it will work? There seems to be something missing.
As I was on chat last night and looking at intros, rolls, etc it clicked. Part of the solution is facing the problem every damn day. Being on here is a constant reminder of my addiction. When I stopped in the past (for 3 years) I tried to completely block out anything to do with dipping. I would look away from the dip cans behind the counter. I would avoid going into the c-stores at all cost. I tried to act like I was over what I thought was a habit as opposed to facing an addiction.
Way back then I was still a slave to the NB, she was just waiting to pounce at a weak moment, and she did, and it was easy because I thought that I had forgot about her.
I am no longer a slave. I am still an addict but this time I am ready because I have the constant daily reminder of my addiction. I can face my fears head on because I have one hell of an Army behind me. The Army of KTC.
Hey NB 'arse'
Way to go Raider! You are winning!
'Finger' Nic. Quit with you!
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It seems like many people think of each Milestone (HOF, 2nd floor, etc) as a finish line. To me, each one of those Milestones is nothing more than a Stepping Stone.
Lastly, it's a matter of retraining the brain to think that it's ok to quit. Most of us have been taught to never give up, don't quit, etc. from the very beginning. Now we are telling ourselves it's good to quit.
My 2 cents worth on my 21st day of Freedom. I am damn proud to be a quitter.
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And I stand right next to you and totally agree. In the beginning of our quit it was just us, singularly, searching the internet for help to quit. We find KTC via search on Google, bing, etc. more quitters, hell thousands of quitters holding each other accountable. What a great way to stay quit. Really though it is temporary, in the end it all becomes back to us, singularly. KTC takes you 100 days and then kind of dumps you out on your own. KTC IS THE "training wheels" of quit. That's it, you are on your own after that. Sure you can stay here like me and post but most don't. When you do finally leave KTC you better be prepared to hold yourself accountable, grab your sack and pinch your nipples, keep your ass quit.
Raider, like you I see HOF and other levels as nothing but a stepping stone to stay quit one more day. Back when I was dipping, I would have damn sure posted roll to dip each day if I had too. I will post to stay quit. That is what addicts do. Me being one of the worst. If I'm not here, you better call text or drive to my home and kick my ass. I never want to dip again. I love this freedom.
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It seems like many people think of each Milestone (HOF, 2nd floor, etc) as a finish line. To me, each one of those Milestones is nothing more than a Stepping Stone.
Lastly, it's a matter of retraining the brain to think that it's ok to quit. Most of us have been taught to never give up, don't quit, etc. from the very beginning. Now we are telling ourselves it's good to quit.
My 2 cents worth on my 21st day of Freedom. I am damn proud to be a quitter.
Right on Raider. You get it.
ODAAT!
Quit with you Bro!
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As time goes on, my posts in my intro will be less and less. The beginning of this journey was hell and the roads traveled were bumpy. It's been one hell of a ride but so damn worth it. The past week has been trying but not in regards to my quit. A long time friend (my best friends dad), passed away last week. It has been very trying but my quit has been strong. I have had zero craves at all and that is awesome. In the past when I stopped, this would have been a reason to cave but not anymore. There is never a good reason to cave, unless you are weak. Tomorrow will be the end of the journey for a dear friend but my journey with my quit will continue. As I stated, my posts will be less and less but my commitment to Posting Roll and promising to stay quit will continue. I am glad to be quit with you all today.
Hey NB. 'arse'
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So why the hell does this seem so damn easy this time? Mogul stated in chat tonight that it's like a switch that just turned off and it made me think. Almost 3 weeks ago, about 11 days into my quit I had an accident. I was trying to get on a roof and the ladder slipped. I must have banged the hell out of my head because I was out for at least 30 minutes. I know my leg was messed up and I had a huge bruise on my ass but the headache lasted for about 10 days. Could the fall have triggered something that turned off the switch? I have have some minor cravings since but I have been able to blow them off. I'm sure the biggest reason for being successful in my quit is my dedication to posting roll daily and staying engaged in this site.
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So why the hell does this seem so damn easy this time? Mogul stated in chat tonight that it's like a switch that just turned off and it made me think. Almost 3 weeks ago, about 11 days into my quit I had an accident. I was trying to get on a roof and the ladder slipped. I must have banged the hell out of my head because I was out for at least 30 minutes. I know my leg was messed up and I had a huge bruise on my ass but the headache lasted for about 10 days. Could the fall have triggered something that turned off the switch? I have have some minor cravings since but I have been able to blow them off. I'm sure the biggest reason for being successful in my quit is my dedication to posting roll daily and staying engaged in this site.
Rejoice in the fact that your cravings are minor. Glad you're doing well in your quit. It sucks that it took a fall like that to help get rid of the cravings, but count it as a blessing.
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So why the hell does this seem so damn easy this time? Mogul stated in chat tonight that it's like a switch that just turned off and it made me think. Almost 3 weeks ago, about 11 days into my quit I had an accident. I was trying to get on a roof and the ladder slipped. I must have banged the hell out of my head because I was out for at least 30 minutes. I know my leg was messed up and I had a huge bruise on my ass but the headache lasted for about 10 days. Could the fall have triggered something that turned off the switch? I have have some minor cravings since but I have been able to blow them off. I'm sure the biggest reason for being successful in my quit is my dedication to posting roll daily and staying engaged in this site.
Rejoice in the fact that your cravings are minor. Glad you're doing well in your quit. It sucks that it took a fall like that to help get rid of the cravings, but count it as a blessing.
Glad your hanging in there as well. I am not recommending anyone go jump off a damn roof by the way. No need to require EMT support with that, eh Monster.
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So I was thinking last night about my addiction and why this whole KTC thing really works. We all know that Accountability (Posting Roll) is the center of KTC. The Brotherhoood being the spokes that reach out to one another but is that it? Is that why I have been quit for 20 days and feel like this time it will work? There seems to be something missing.
As I was on chat last night and looking at intros, rolls, etc it clicked. Part of the solution is facing the problem every damn day. Being on here is a constant reminder of my addiction. When I stopped in the past (for 3 years) I tried to completely block out anything to do with dipping. I would look away from the dip cans behind the counter. I would avoid going into the c-stores at all cost. I tried to act like I was over what I thought was a habit as opposed to facing an addiction.
Way back then I was still a slave to the NB, she was just waiting to pounce at a weak moment, and she did, and it was easy because I thought that I had forgot about her.
I am no longer a slave. I am still an addict but this time I am ready because I have the constant daily reminder of my addiction. I can face my fears head on because I have one hell of an Army behind me. The Army of KTC.
Hey NB 'arse'
The older I get the more I've come to believe that establishing and maintaining connections with other people is the second most powerful thing in the world. Through the power of brotherhood and fellowship ordinary people can rock the world.
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So I was thinking last night about my addiction and why this whole KTC thing really works. We all know that Accountability (Posting Roll) is the center of KTC. The Brotherhoood being the spokes that reach out to one another but is that it? Is that why I have been quit for 20 days and feel like this time it will work? There seems to be something missing.
As I was on chat last night and looking at intros, rolls, etc it clicked. Part of the solution is facing the problem every damn day. Being on here is a constant reminder of my addiction. When I stopped in the past (for 3 years) I tried to completely block out anything to do with dipping. I would look away from the dip cans behind the counter. I would avoid going into the c-stores at all cost. I tried to act like I was over what I thought was a habit as opposed to facing an addiction.
Way back then I was still a slave to the NB, she was just waiting to pounce at a weak moment, and she did, and it was easy because I thought that I had forgot about her.
I am no longer a slave. I am still an addict but this time I am ready because I have the constant daily reminder of my addiction. I can face my fears head on because I have one hell of an Army behind me. The Army of KTC.
Hey NBÂ Â 'arse'
The older I get the more I've come to believe that establishing and maintaining connections with other people is the second most powerful thing in the world. Through the power of brotherhood and fellowship ordinary people can rock the world.
That is an awesome realization Raider. I remember the moment that I realized the same thing. The other epiphany that I had along the way was this.................
I cant remember the member who had a Yoda quote in his signature line but it read like this, DO OR DO NOT, THERE IS NO TRY. That particular quote was instrumental in my quit. For if we are only TRYING we are leaving the door open to the possibility of failure. That door is now closed, bolted shut, in fact welded!! Now we just have to double check that lock each morning by posting roll.
Raider, you are doing great man. It is great to watch you win. You have gained a lot of quit wisdom in a very short time. Remain vigilant.
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So I was thinking last night about my addiction and why this whole KTC thing really works. We all know that Accountability (Posting Roll) is the center of KTC. The Brotherhoood being the spokes that reach out to one another but is that it? Is that why I have been quit for 20 days and feel like this time it will work? There seems to be something missing.
As I was on chat last night and looking at intros, rolls, etc it clicked. Part of the solution is facing the problem every damn day. Being on here is a constant reminder of my addiction. When I stopped in the past (for 3 years) I tried to completely block out anything to do with dipping. I would look away from the dip cans behind the counter. I would avoid going into the c-stores at all cost. I tried to act like I was over what I thought was a habit as opposed to facing an addiction.
Way back then I was still a slave to the NB, she was just waiting to pounce at a weak moment, and she did, and it was easy because I thought that I had forgot about her.
I am no longer a slave. I am still an addict but this time I am ready because I have the constant daily reminder of my addiction. I can face my fears head on because I have one hell of an Army behind me. The Army of KTC.
Hey NB� � 'arse'
The older I get the more I've come to believe that establishing and maintaining connections with other people is the second most powerful thing in the world. Through the power of brotherhood and fellowship ordinary people can rock the world.
That is an awesome realization Raider. I remember the moment that I realized the same thing. The other epiphany that I had along the way was this.................
I cant remember the member who had a Yoda quote in his signature line but it read like this, DO OR DO NOT, THERE IS NO TRY. That particular quote was instrumental in my quit. For if we are only TRYING we are leaving the door open to the possibility of failure. That door is now closed, bolted shut, in fact welded!! Now we just have to double check that lock each morning by posting roll.
Raider, you are doing great man. It is great to watch you win. You have gained a lot of quit wisdom in a very short time. Remain vigilant.
Things changed the day you took caving completely off the table by posting roll my friend.
I remember all the attempts I made before coming here. Not one time did I take caving completely off the table. I new before my attempts the only thing I had going for me was hope, try and wish.
This place showed us how to quit. A PROMISE! Who would have ever thought that are word was the way to freedom.
Great post, keep doing what your doing. It even gets better.
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This post is not for me, it's for a newbie who may be checking out this site. First off, why are you here? Do YOU want to quit? If so, congrats. You have come to the right place. read all you can and listen to the advice given by these fine quitters here on KTC.
My journey started 32 days ago. I was going down a path that I feel I would never get off of. I started dipping more and more and was looking for help but didn't know where to turn. It was then that I asked God for some help and this time I listened. Within a couple hours of praying for help, I found this amazing website and some amazing new friends.
Many things have happened since my Day 1 and I wont bore you with the details but I can easily think of 5 items that have happened that would have caused me to cave in the past. Posting Roll daily and being engaged in the chat room have been an instrumental factor in my daily decision to be quit.
In the past I have stopped dipping. At one point I stopped for almost 3 years. There is a difference between stopping and quitting. When I stopped in the past I tried to avoid dip at all costs. I stopped going into c-stores or places where I knew it was visible. I basically tried to act like it didn't exist. It was when my guard was down that the NB struck. Now, with KTC, I feel that I must face this balls to the walls, head on. I will not run from areas or stores where dip is sold. I now tell the clerk to promise to never sell it to me again. I now understand that nicotine is an addiction and not a habit. Breaking a habit is a hell of a lot easier than beating an addiction but you can do it if you really want to.
Quitting used to suck, now it is awesome. I feel as though I have my freedom back and am finally enjoying life. The foggy days have come and gone and I know they will come again. The shitty days have and will do the same. It is a bumpy as hell ride but it is so worth it.
Want to be quit also? Learn how to post roll and do it daily (even after you make HOF). Make that commitment to be quit today and only for today. Read, read, and read some more. Be engaged in this group.
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This post is not for me, it's for a newbie who may be checking out this site. First off, why are you here? Do YOU want to quit? If so, congrats. You have come to the right place. read all you can and listen to the advice given by these fine quitters here on KTC.
My journey started 32 days ago. I was going down a path that I feel I would never get off of. I started dipping more and more and was looking for help but didn't know where to turn. It was then that I asked God for some help and this time I listened. Within a couple hours of praying for help, I found this amazing website and some amazing new friends.
Many things have happened since my Day 1 and I wont bore you with the details but I can easily think of 5 items that have happened that would have caused me to cave in the past. Posting Roll daily and being engaged in the chat room have been an instrumental factor in my daily decision to be quit.
In the past I have stopped dipping. At one point I stopped for almost 3 years. There is a difference between stopping and quitting. When I stopped in the past I tried to avoid dip at all costs. I stopped going into c-stores or places where I knew it was visible. I basically tried to act like it didn't exist. It was when my guard was down that the NB struck. Now, with KTC, I feel that I must face this balls to the walls, head on. I will not run from areas or stores where dip is sold. I now tell the clerk to promise to never sell it to me again. I now understand that nicotine is an addiction and not a habit. Breaking a habit is a hell of a lot easier than beating an addiction but you can do it if you really want to.
Quitting used to suck, now it is awesome. I feel as though I have my freedom back and am finally enjoying life. The foggy days have come and gone and I know they will come again. The shitty days have and will do the same. It is a bumpy as hell ride but it is so worth it.
Want to be quit also? Learn how to post roll and do it daily (even after you make HOF). Make that commitment to be quit today and only for today. Read, read, and read some more. Be engaged in this group.
Proud to be quit with you Raider. This is good stuff. Stay on the path brother!
Yes , you are ;Ironman:
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Raider, that is some great stuff man!! I did the same thing yesterday, just went into the gas station i got my dip from and proudly told them I dont dip and it can kiss my butt!! I'm not afraid to face the nic bitch anymore and facing situations like these makes my quit stronger...
Proud to be quit with you today!
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So here I am at day 50. Where the hell did the time go? At first it seemed very slow but lately the numbers just keep stacking up.
My first 50 were wild to say the least. In the beginning I though it was going pretty easy until I realized I was in the fog. My first couple weeks were mostly a blur. I look back on some of my posts and think, when and why did I write that? Those are the days I will never relive. At least not today. I have had so many things occur over the last 50 that could have, should have made me cave but I did not. I have remained strong throughout this whole ordeal.
Posting Roll has become a pain in the ass lately but it still the 2nd most important thing I do all day. Telling my family I love them is still and will always be #1.
I love my quit. The one thing I miss about dipping is..................not a damn thing. I don't miss spitting in the shower, while taking a crap, spitting down the side of my truck, or whatever/wherever I did it. Being quit has given me a new lee on life. I don't get pissed off at stupid shit anymore.
Just damn glad to be quit with you all
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So here I am at day 50. Where the hell did the time go? At first it seemed very slow but lately the numbers just keep stacking up.
My first 50 were wild to say the least. In the beginning I though it was going pretty easy until I realized I was in the fog. My first couple weeks were mostly a blur. I look back on some of my posts and think, when and why did I write that? Those are the days I will never relive. At least not today. I have had so many things occur over the last 50 that could have, should have made me cave but I did not. I have remained strong throughout this whole ordeal.
Posting Roll has become a pain in the ass lately but it still the 2nd most important thing I do all day. Telling my family I love them is still and will always be #1.
I love my quit. The one thing I miss about dipping is..................not a damn thing. I don't miss spitting in the shower, while taking a crap, spitting down the side of my truck, or whatever/wherever I did it. Being quit has given me a new lee on life. I don't get pissed off at stupid shit anymore.
Just damn glad to be quit with you all
You are winning Raider! I agree, one of the best things about quitting is how much simpler (and cleaner) life gets.
Yes, you are ;Ironman: !
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So here I am at day 50. Where the hell did the time go? At first it seemed very slow but lately the numbers just keep stacking up.
My first 50 were wild to say the least. In the beginning I though it was going pretty easy until I realized I was in the fog. My first couple weeks were mostly a blur. I look back on some of my posts and think, when and why did I write that? Those are the days I will never relive. At least not today. I have had so many things occur over the last 50 that could have, should have made me cave but I did not. I have remained strong throughout this whole ordeal.
Posting Roll has become a pain in the ass lately but it still the 2nd most important thing I do all day. Telling my family I love them is still and will always be #1.
I love my quit. The one thing I miss about dipping is..................not a damn thing. I don't miss spitting in the shower, while taking a crap, spitting down the side of my truck, or whatever/wherever I did it. Being quit has given me a new lee on life. I don't get pissed off at stupid shit anymore.
Just damn glad to be quit with you all
You are winning Raider! I agree, one of the best things about quitting is how much simpler (and cleaner) life gets.
Yes, you are ;Ironman: !
Thanks for the update- you are doing it! Keep yoursf prepared but also know that each dY is one more victory!
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Day 67 and I thought I was in the clear. Don't get me wrong, my cravings have been minimal and my quit is solid as a rock but I finally had a cave dream and I woke up so damn mad. My two brothers and myself were sitting in a bar and one of them offered me a smoke. I grabbed it, lit it up, then dropped it on the floor. My first thought was 67 effing days of being quit wasted all over a very small drag. How was I going to break the news to all my supporters? How was I going to answer the 3 questions? Posting day 1 was going to suck total ass!!!! Thank God it was a dream.
That is the reason I post roll around midnight. It gives me zero opportunity to even dream about a crave for the entire 24 hour period. Last night I went to bed early and didn't get posted till this morning. That was the first damn thing I did though.
Still strong at 67 days quit thanks to all my brothers and sisters here on KTC.
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Day 67 and I thought I was in the clear. Don't get me wrong, my cravings have been minimal and my quit is solid as a rock but I finally had a cave dream and I woke up so damn mad. My two brothers and myself were sitting in a bar and one of them offered me a smoke. I grabbed it, lit it up, then dropped it on the floor. My first thought was 67 effing days of being quit wasted all over a very small drag. How was I going to break the news to all my supporters? How was I going to answer the 3 questions? Posting day 1 was going to suck total ass!!!! Thank God it was a dream.
That is the reason I post roll around midnight. It gives me zero opportunity to even dream about a crave for the entire 24 hour period. Last night I went to bed early and didn't get posted till this morning. That was the first damn thing I did though.
Still strong at 67 days quit thanks to all my brothers and sisters here on KTC.
Those damn cave dreams! Let them serve as good reminders.
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Day 67 and I thought I was in the clear. Don't get me wrong, my cravings have been minimal and my quit is solid as a rock but I finally had a cave dream and I woke up so damn mad. My two brothers and myself were sitting in a bar and one of them offered me a smoke. I grabbed it, lit it up, then dropped it on the floor. My first thought was 67 effing days of being quit wasted all over a very small drag. How was I going to break the news to all my supporters? How was I going to answer the 3 questions? Posting day 1 was going to suck total ass!!!! Thank God it was a dream.
That is the reason I post roll around midnight. It gives me zero opportunity to even dream about a crave for the entire 24 hour period. Last night I went to bed early and didn't get posted till this morning. That was the first damn thing I did though.
Still strong at 67 days quit thanks to all my brothers and sisters here on KTC.
Those damn cave dreams! Let them serve as good reminders.
Every day we make a decision. Whether you are at day 3, 30, 300 or 3000 -- you must make that decision. The decision is whether or not you will remain quit today.
I you answer yes, go post roll and keep your word today. Then use the tools you have as needed throughout the day. If you answer no, then I suggest you rethink that answer.
You are doing great Raider. Congrats on day 67. Quit with you all day long.
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67 days quit is bad-ass Raider! I had a dream I was marrying a dude last night after seeing the Kentucky Derby and Johnny Wier Saturday, but I woke up confused and mad at my morning wood.
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67 days quit is bad-ass Raider! I had a dream I was marrying a dude last night after seeing the Kentucky Derby and Johnny Wier Saturday, but I woke up confused and mad at my morning wood.
It's all the ghey talk in here.
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Day 67 and I thought I was in the clear. Don't get me wrong, my cravings have been minimal and my quit is solid as a rock but I finally had a cave dream and I woke up so damn mad. My two brothers and myself were sitting in a bar and one of them offered me a smoke. I grabbed it, lit it up, then dropped it on the floor. My first thought was 67 effing days of being quit wasted all over a very small drag. How was I going to break the news to all my supporters? How was I going to answer the 3 questions? Posting day 1 was going to suck total ass!!!! Thank God it was a dream.
That is the reason I post roll around midnight. It gives me zero opportunity to even dream about a crave for the entire 24 hour period. Last night I went to bed early and didn't get posted till this morning. That was the first damn thing I did though.
Still strong at 67 days quit thanks to all my brothers and sisters here on KTC.
Keep rockin it Raider.
And, thanks for keeping me on this site. (Day 40)
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Day 67 and I thought I was in the clear. Don't get me wrong, my cravings have been minimal and my quit is solid as a rock but I finally had a cave dream and I woke up so damn mad. My two brothers and myself were sitting in a bar and one of them offered me a smoke. I grabbed it, lit it up, then dropped it on the floor. My first thought was 67 effing days of being quit wasted all over a very small drag. How was I going to break the news to all my supporters? How was I going to answer the 3 questions? Posting day 1 was going to suck total ass!!!! Thank God it was a dream.
That is the reason I post roll around midnight. It gives me zero opportunity to even dream about a crave for the entire 24 hour period. Last night I went to bed early and didn't get posted till this morning. That was the first damn thing I did though.
Still strong at 67 days quit thanks to all my brothers and sisters here on KTC.
Keep rockin it Raider.
And, thanks for keeping me on this site. (Day 40)
Keeping each other accountable. That's how it works.
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Day 75. This is a response I put in June I regards to a cavers admission of a cave and being "stressed". I just wanted it as a reminder in my intro as to why I am here and will remain on this site. I did make some edits but the message is the same.
So you didn't use your tools. Let me tell you something. The past week has been total hell for me. I have suffered through a damn tooth abscess. My nights have been filled with what the hell if this is the big C? What the fuck am I going to do? Who the hell is going to help my wife raise my kids? It all started with severe pain for a couple days, then on Saturday morning my face was swollen like you wouldn't believe. I had to have an emergent procedure to open the tooth and relieve some of the pressure. Thank God there was a dentist willing to open her office to help me out otherwise I would have ended up in e ER That's not all. Sunday I wake up and my neck is still swollen. Lucky me, I got an infection that requires No oxygen. FML. In total I have had 3 different dentists look at or work on this one single tooth over the last week.
Fortunately I was able to get to the dentist today and he said all looks well and what has happened is normal for the trauma occurred on my tooth. He will finish the root canal in 3 weeks after all the infection is gone. In the meantime I am on one hell of a dose of antibiotics and taking Vicodin just so I can sleep. I still don't feel as I am out of the woods completely.
Why did I say all of this? Because I was stressed as hell and I stayed QUIT. This has given me even more drive to tell the NB to FO as often as possible. There is no room for her in my life ever again.
Saying you were stressed is a bullshit excuse. I'm sure the 3 questions will show up soon and you better dig really deep for the answers. As for the NB being in your head, kick her ass out!!!
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Day 75. This is a response I put in June I regards to a cavers admission of a cave and being "stressed". I just wanted it as a reminder in my intro as to why I am here and will remain on this site. I did make some edits but the message is the same.
So you didn't use your tools. Let me tell you something. The past week has been total hell for me. I have suffered through a damn tooth abscess. My nights have been filled with what the hell if this is the big C? What the fuck am I going to do? Who the hell is going to help my wife raise my kids? It all started with severe pain for a couple days, then on Saturday morning my face was swollen like you wouldn't believe. I had to have an emergent procedure to open the tooth and relieve some of the pressure. Thank God there was a dentist willing to open her office to help me out otherwise I would have ended up in e ER That's not all. Sunday I wake up and my neck is still swollen. Lucky me, I got an infection that requires No oxygen. FML. In total I have had 3 different dentists look at or work on this one single tooth over the last week.
Fortunately I was able to get to the dentist today and he said all looks well and what has happened is normal for the trauma occurred on my tooth. He will finish the root canal in 3 weeks after all the infection is gone. In the meantime I am on one hell of a dose of antibiotics and taking Vicodin just so I can sleep. I still don't feel as I am out of the woods completely.
Why did I say all of this? Because I was stressed as hell and I stayed QUIT. This has given me even more drive to tell the NB to FO as often as possible. There is no room for her in my life ever again.
Saying you were stressed is a bullshit excuse. I'm sure the 3 questions will show up soon and you better dig really deep for the answers. As for the NB being in your head, kick her ass out!!!
Thanks for posting this. I feel the anger at the addiction and the weariness of excuses too. Those strong feelings help us stay quit, and we help each other by sharing it. Keep up what you're doing, you've got strength that really helps others.
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Day 75. This is a response I put in June I regards to a cavers admission of a cave and being "stressed". I just wanted it as a reminder in my intro as to why I am here and will remain on this site. I did make some edits but the message is the same.
So you didn't use your tools. Let me tell you something. The past week has been total hell for me. I have suffered through a damn tooth abscess. My nights have been filled with what the hell if this is the big C? What the fuck am I going to do? Who the hell is going to help my wife raise my kids? It all started with severe pain for a couple days, then on Saturday morning my face was swollen like you wouldn't believe. I had to have an emergent procedure to open the tooth and relieve some of the pressure. Thank God there was a dentist willing to open her office to help me out otherwise I would have ended up in e ER That's not all. Sunday I wake up and my neck is still swollen. Lucky me, I got an infection that requires No oxygen. FML. In total I have had 3 different dentists look at or work on this one single tooth over the last week.
Fortunately I was able to get to the dentist today and he said all looks well and what has happened is normal for the trauma occurred on my tooth. He will finish the root canal in 3 weeks after all the infection is gone. In the meantime I am on one hell of a dose of antibiotics and taking Vicodin just so I can sleep. I still don't feel as I am out of the woods completely.
Why did I say all of this? Because I was stressed as hell and I stayed QUIT. This has given me even more drive to tell the NB to FO as often as possible. There is no room for her in my life ever again.
Saying you were stressed is a bullshit excuse. I'm sure the 3 questions will show up soon and you better dig really deep for the answers. As for the NB being in your head, kick her ass out!!!
Thanks for posting this. I feel the anger at the addiction and the weariness of excuses too. Those strong feelings help us stay quit, and we help each other by sharing it. Keep up what you're doing, you've got strength that really helps others.
Thanks for the reply Brettless. I have never been so angry with something or disgusted with myself. I don't think we are ever totally out of the woods and I know I still have a ways to go. This abscess has truly scared the crap out of me. It's made me rethink a bunch of crap. Maybe celebrating my 75th day will include beginning a healthier lifestyle altogether. One thing is for sure, it has gotten me closer to God and that is something to truly celebrate.
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You got a nice quit going on here Raider, my fellow June Platoon Bro. Let me know if you need anything.
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You got a nice quit going on here Raider, my fellow June Platoon Bro. Let me know if you need anything.
Just looked at the Cave/MIA list for June and what a huge disappointment. I am proud to be an active, 100% Roll Posting, Daily chatting quitter on KTC.
Thanks for the offer. What I can use is a prayer or two just for my sanity and to make this whole tooth abscess thing clear up.
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You got a nice quit going on here Raider, my fellow June Platoon Bro. Let me know if you need anything.
Just looked at the Cave/MIA list for June and what a huge disappointment. I am proud to be an active, 100% Roll Posting, Daily chatting quitter on KTC.
Thanks for the offer. What I can use is a prayer or two just for my sanity and to make this whole tooth abscess thing clear up.
Is there ever a time when a sore throat, canker sore or some other BS doesn't make us worry about the big C?
Young Quitters, Stay the F Quit. Learn to hate nicotine for what it is. A cancerous concoction that serves absolutely no purpose other than shorten your lifespan.
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What if? That is probably one of the most worry some questions we can ask. What if that sore is the big C? What if that swelling in the throat is the big C? What it? What if? The questions can go on for days, I'm sure.
As time goes on we begin to see more and more people cave here on KTC. Don't they get the "What If" questions? Don't they understand that one more day could very well be THE day? I know I am young in my quit (77 days) but I would like to think I am wise when it comes to age. Maybe wise isn't the best choice of words. What wise man would spend so much time packing that crap in their lip?
My past week has been one of the scariest "what if" times I have ever had. It all started out with a sore tooth, one that I had crowned due to a broken onlay back in December. I'm March it was pretty sensitive and painful then it went away. I saw my dentist and he said it's probably a dying tooth and would need a root canal. Why did I not get it fixed back then? Who the heck knows. That leads me to this past week. The pain was unbearable. I saw 3 dentists in about 5 days. Needless to say, self diagnosing is not a good idea. All kinds of things crossed my mind and I had to take Vicodin just to sleep. So what happened? I suffered a really bad tooth abscess that lead to an infection in the floor of my mouth which spread to my neck and across my throat. Yes it is a life threatening infection and that was scary, still is but it's getting better every day. Am I out of the woods completely? Who knows but the "what if" questions will always be a part of our lives thanks to our addiction to nicotine. All I can say is this whole process with my tooth has strengthened my quit. However I will not let my guard down.
Young Quitters. Stop being stupid and quit and then stay quit. Your are not invincible whether you want to believe it or not. Time will catch up with you. Quitting now will limit your "What if" questions down the road. Stay on here and be involved. You are among friends that want you to be successful.
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What if? That is probably one of the most worry some questions we can ask. What if that sore is the big C? What if that swelling in the throat is the big C? What it? What if? The questions can go on for days, I'm sure.
As time goes on we begin to see more and more people cave here on KTC. Don't they get the "What If" questions? Don't they understand that one more day could very well be THE day? I know I am young in my quit (77 days) but I would like to think I am wise when it comes to age. Maybe wise isn't the best choice of words. What wise man would spend so much time packing that crap in their lip?
My past week has been one of the scariest "what if" times I have ever had. It all started out with a sore tooth, one that I had crowned due to a broken onlay back in December. I'm March it was pretty sensitive and painful then it went away. I saw my dentist and he said it's probably a dying tooth and would need a root canal. Why did I not get it fixed back then? Who the heck knows. That leads me to this past week. The pain was unbearable. I saw 3 dentists in about 5 days. Needless to say, self diagnosing is not a good idea. All kinds of things crossed my mind and I had to take Vicodin just to sleep. So what happened? I suffered a really bad tooth abscess that lead to an infection in the floor of my mouth which spread to my neck and across my throat. Yes it is a life threatening infection and that was scary, still is but it's getting better every day. Am I out of the woods completely? Who knows but the "what if" questions will always be a part of our lives thanks to our addiction to nicotine. All I can say is this whole process with my tooth has strengthened my quit. However I will not let my guard down.
Young Quitters. Stop being stupid and quit and then stay quit. Your are not invincible whether you want to believe it or not. Time will catch up with you. Quitting now will limit your "What if" questions down the road. Stay on here and be involved. You are among friends that want you to be successful.
I still get those "what if" moments years later. Honestly, aside from the glorious freedom, it's probably the #1 thing that keeps me quit.
Here's my latest "what if" episode which I chronicled on the KTC blog: http://blog.killthecan.org/2013/06/even ... ar-cancer/ (http://blog.killthecan.org/2013/06/even-after-7-years-i-still-fear-cancer/)
Ya know what? If it keeps you quit, those what ifs aren't really all that bad...
chewie
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What if? That is probably one of the most worry some questions we can ask. What if that sore is the big C? What if that swelling in the throat is the big C? What it? What if? The questions can go on for days, I'm sure.
As time goes on we begin to see more and more people cave here on KTC. Don't they get the "What If" questions? Don't they understand that one more day could very well be THE day? I know I am young in my quit (77 days) but I would like to think I am wise when it comes to age. Maybe wise isn't the best choice of words. What wise man would spend so much time packing that crap in their lip?
My past week has been one of the scariest "what if" times I have ever had. It all started out with a sore tooth, one that I had crowned due to a broken onlay back in December. I'm March it was pretty sensitive and painful then it went away. I saw my dentist and he said it's probably a dying tooth and would need a root canal. Why did I not get it fixed back then? Who the heck knows. That leads me to this past week. The pain was unbearable. I saw 3 dentists in about 5 days. Needless to say, self diagnosing is not a good idea. All kinds of things crossed my mind and I had to take Vicodin just to sleep. So what happened? I suffered a really bad tooth abscess that lead to an infection in the floor of my mouth which spread to my neck and across my throat. Yes it is a life threatening infection and that was scary, still is but it's getting better every day. Am I out of the woods completely? Who knows but the "what if" questions will always be a part of our lives thanks to our addiction to nicotine. All I can say is this whole process with my tooth has strengthened my quit. However I will not let my guard down.
Young Quitters. Stop being stupid and quit and then stay quit. Your are not invincible whether you want to believe it or not. Time will catch up with you. Quitting now will limit your "What if" questions down the road. Stay on here and be involved. You are among friends that want you to be successful.
I still get those "what if" moments years later. Honestly, aside from the glorious freedom, it's probably the #1 thing that keeps me quit.
Here's my latest "what if" episode which I chronicled on the KTC blog: http://blog.killthecan.org/2013/06/even ... ar-cancer/ (http://blog.killthecan.org/2013/06/even-after-7-years-i-still-fear-cancer/)
Ya know what? If it keeps you quit, those what ifs aren't really all that bad...
chewie
Fear is definitely a great motivator. Your blog was a great read. Thanks for sharing.
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What if? That is probably one of the most worry some questions we can ask. What if that sore is the big C? What if that swelling in the throat is the big C? What it? What if? The questions can go on for days, I'm sure.
As time goes on we begin to see more and more people cave here on KTC. Don't they get the "What If" questions? Don't they understand that one more day could very well be THE day? I know I am young in my quit (77 days) but I would like to think I am wise when it comes to age. Maybe wise isn't the best choice of words. What wise man would spend so much time packing that crap in their lip?
My past week has been one of the scariest "what if" times I have ever had. It all started out with a sore tooth, one that I had crowned due to a broken onlay back in December. I'm March it was pretty sensitive and painful then it went away. I saw my dentist and he said it's probably a dying tooth and would need a root canal. Why did I not get it fixed back then? Who the heck knows. That leads me to this past week. The pain was unbearable. I saw 3 dentists in about 5 days. Needless to say, self diagnosing is not a good idea. All kinds of things crossed my mind and I had to take Vicodin just to sleep. So what happened? I suffered a really bad tooth abscess that lead to an infection in the floor of my mouth which spread to my neck and across my throat. Yes it is a life threatening infection and that was scary, still is but it's getting better every day. Am I out of the woods completely? Who knows but the "what if" questions will always be a part of our lives thanks to our addiction to nicotine. All I can say is this whole process with my tooth has strengthened my quit. However I will not let my guard down.
Young Quitters. Stop being stupid and quit and then stay quit. Your are not invincible whether you want to believe it or not. Time will catch up with you. Quitting now will limit your "What if" questions down the road. Stay on here and be involved. You are among friends that want you to be successful.
I still get those "what if" moments years later. Honestly, aside from the glorious freedom, it's probably the #1 thing that keeps me quit.
Here's my latest "what if" episode which I chronicled on the KTC blog: http://blog.killthecan.org/2013/06/even ... ar-cancer/ (http://blog.killthecan.org/2013/06/even-after-7-years-i-still-fear-cancer/)
Ya know what? If it keeps you quit, those what ifs aren't really all that bad...
chewie
Fear is definitely a great motivator. Your blog was a great read. Thanks for sharing.
Raider - I'm so fricking proud to be quit with you today. You post roll every day without fail. You take this quit seriously and value it. You guard it using the tools at your disposal. You are not just in it for yourself, but for every other quitter on here, encouraging them along. You jump on chat when you have time or need it. Dude, I've only been on here a short time too, but like you, I've read hundreds if not thousands of posts by members. You are doing everything the seasoned vets do to stay quit and none of the things that cavers do to cave. Sounds like a recipe for success. I'll quit with you every damn day Raider. Rock fricking solid quitter you are!
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What if? That is probably one of the most worry some questions we can ask. What if that sore is the big C? What if that swelling in the throat is the big C? What it? What if? The questions can go on for days, I'm sure.
As time goes on we begin to see more and more people cave here on KTC. Don't they get the "What If" questions? Don't they understand that one more day could very well be THE day? I know I am young in my quit (77 days) but I would like to think I am wise when it comes to age. Maybe wise isn't the best choice of words. What wise man would spend so much time packing that crap in their lip?
My past week has been one of the scariest "what if" times I have ever had. It all started out with a sore tooth, one that I had crowned due to a broken onlay back in December. I'm March it was pretty sensitive and painful then it went away. I saw my dentist and he said it's probably a dying tooth and would need a root canal. Why did I not get it fixed back then? Who the heck knows. That leads me to this past week. The pain was unbearable. I saw 3 dentists in about 5 days. Needless to say, self diagnosing is not a good idea. All kinds of things crossed my mind and I had to take Vicodin just to sleep. So what happened? I suffered a really bad tooth abscess that lead to an infection in the floor of my mouth which spread to my neck and across my throat. Yes it is a life threatening infection and that was scary, still is but it's getting better every day. Am I out of the woods completely? Who knows but the "what if" questions will always be a part of our lives thanks to our addiction to nicotine. All I can say is this whole process with my tooth has strengthened my quit. However I will not let my guard down.
Young Quitters. Stop being stupid and quit and then stay quit. Your are not invincible whether you want to believe it or not. Time will catch up with you. Quitting now will limit your "What if" questions down the road. Stay on here and be involved. You are among friends that want you to be successful.
I still get those "what if" moments years later. Honestly, aside from the glorious freedom, it's probably the #1 thing that keeps me quit.
Here's my latest "what if" episode which I chronicled on the KTC blog: http://blog.killthecan.org/2013/06/even ... ar-cancer/ (http://blog.killthecan.org/2013/06/even-after-7-years-i-still-fear-cancer/)
Ya know what? If it keeps you quit, those what ifs aren't really all that bad...
chewie
Fear is definitely a great motivator. Your blog was a great read. Thanks for sharing.
Raider - I'm so fricking proud to be quit with you today. You post roll every day without fail. You take this quit seriously and value it. You guard it using the tools at your disposal. You are not just in it for yourself, but for every other quitter on here, encouraging them along. You jump on chat when you have time or need it. Dude, I've only been on here a short time too, but like you, I've read hundreds if not thousands of posts by members. You are doing everything the seasoned vets do to stay quit and none of the things that cavers do to cave. Sounds like a recipe for success. I'll quit with you every damn day Raider. Rock fricking solid quitter you are!
I feel your pain. I had a huge blister pop up out of the middle of no where right in the middle of my gum. Hurt worst than anything I ever felt. I was scared to death. With a friend of the family just be diagnosed for years of smoking I think oh crap I am next. I got into the doc office and he took a look. It ended up being nothing, but more importantly he said he could see signs of healing. Great news for me. It's crap like this that keeps me going everyday.
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What if? That is probably one of the most worry some questions we can ask. What if that sore is the big C? What if that swelling in the throat is the big C? What it? What if? The questions can go on for days, I'm sure.
As time goes on we begin to see more and more people cave here on KTC. Don't they get the "What If" questions? Don't they understand that one more day could very well be THE day? I know I am young in my quit (77 days) but I would like to think I am wise when it comes to age. Maybe wise isn't the best choice of words. What wise man would spend so much time packing that crap in their lip?
My past week has been one of the scariest "what if" times I have ever had. It all started out with a sore tooth, one that I had crowned due to a broken onlay back in December. I'm March it was pretty sensitive and painful then it went away. I saw my dentist and he said it's probably a dying tooth and would need a root canal. Why did I not get it fixed back then? Who the heck knows. That leads me to this past week. The pain was unbearable. I saw 3 dentists in about 5 days. Needless to say, self diagnosing is not a good idea. All kinds of things crossed my mind and I had to take Vicodin just to sleep. So what happened? I suffered a really bad tooth abscess that lead to an infection in the floor of my mouth which spread to my neck and across my throat. Yes it is a life threatening infection and that was scary, still is but it's getting better every day. Am I out of the woods completely? Who knows but the "what if" questions will always be a part of our lives thanks to our addiction to nicotine. All I can say is this whole process with my tooth has strengthened my quit. However I will not let my guard down.
Young Quitters. Stop being stupid and quit and then stay quit. Your are not invincible whether you want to believe it or not. Time will catch up with you. Quitting now will limit your "What if" questions down the road. Stay on here and be involved. You are among friends that want you to be successful.
I still get those "what if" moments years later. Honestly, aside from the glorious freedom, it's probably the #1 thing that keeps me quit.
Here's my latest "what if" episode which I chronicled on the KTC blog: http://blog.killthecan.org/2013/06/even ... ar-cancer/ (http://blog.killthecan.org/2013/06/even-after-7-years-i-still-fear-cancer/)
Ya know what? If it keeps you quit, those what ifs aren't really all that bad...
chewie
Fear is definitely a great motivator. Your blog was a great read. Thanks for sharing.
Raider - I'm so fricking proud to be quit with you today. You post roll every day without fail. You take this quit seriously and value it. You guard it using the tools at your disposal. You are not just in it for yourself, but for every other quitter on here, encouraging them along. You jump on chat when you have time or need it. Dude, I've only been on here a short time too, but like you, I've read hundreds if not thousands of posts by members. You are doing everything the seasoned vets do to stay quit and none of the things that cavers do to cave. Sounds like a recipe for success. I'll quit with you every damn day Raider. Rock fricking solid quitter you are!
Bronc, thanks for the kind words. It takes us all to be successful. Seeing familiar names in Chat makes this place better than Cheers (that's an old tv show for us older folks). Your motivation and dedication to being quit also helps my motivation. It saddens me when someone fails and in a weird way also motivates me to be a better quitter.
I feel bad for the younglings that come in here for help and then refuse to do what is required to do to be and stay quit. I also feel bad for those that are here to help those "new" young quitters. Statistically they (younglings) will fail but the desire by the seasoned quitters to help them is amazing.
I also am glad to be quit with you Bronc as well as the rest of the quitters on here.
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What if? That is probably one of the most worry some questions we can ask. What if that sore is the big C? What if that swelling in the throat is the big C? What it? What if? The questions can go on for days, I'm sure.
As time goes on we begin to see more and more people cave here on KTC. Don't they get the "What If" questions? Don't they understand that one more day could very well be THE day? I know I am young in my quit (77 days) but I would like to think I am wise when it comes to age. Maybe wise isn't the best choice of words. What wise man would spend so much time packing that crap in their lip?
My past week has been one of the scariest "what if" times I have ever had. It all started out with a sore tooth, one that I had crowned due to a broken onlay back in December. I'm March it was pretty sensitive and painful then it went away. I saw my dentist and he said it's probably a dying tooth and would need a root canal. Why did I not get it fixed back then? Who the heck knows. That leads me to this past week. The pain was unbearable. I saw 3 dentists in about 5 days. Needless to say, self diagnosing is not a good idea. All kinds of things crossed my mind and I had to take Vicodin just to sleep. So what happened? I suffered a really bad tooth abscess that lead to an infection in the floor of my mouth which spread to my neck and across my throat. Yes it is a life threatening infection and that was scary, still is but it's getting better every day. Am I out of the woods completely? Who knows but the "what if" questions will always be a part of our lives thanks to our addiction to nicotine. All I can say is this whole process with my tooth has strengthened my quit. However I will not let my guard down.
Young Quitters. Stop being stupid and quit and then stay quit. Your are not invincible whether you want to believe it or not. Time will catch up with you. Quitting now will limit your "What if" questions down the road. Stay on here and be involved. You are among friends that want you to be successful.
I still get those "what if" moments years later. Honestly, aside from the glorious freedom, it's probably the #1 thing that keeps me quit.
Here's my latest "what if" episode which I chronicled on the KTC blog: http://blog.killthecan.org/2013/06/even ... ar-cancer/ (http://blog.killthecan.org/2013/06/even-after-7-years-i-still-fear-cancer/)
Ya know what? If it keeps you quit, those what ifs aren't really all that bad...
chewie
Fear is definitely a great motivator. Your blog was a great read. Thanks for sharing.
Raider - I'm so fricking proud to be quit with you today. You post roll every day without fail. You take this quit seriously and value it. You guard it using the tools at your disposal. You are not just in it for yourself, but for every other quitter on here, encouraging them along. You jump on chat when you have time or need it. Dude, I've only been on here a short time too, but like you, I've read hundreds if not thousands of posts by members. You are doing everything the seasoned vets do to stay quit and none of the things that cavers do to cave. Sounds like a recipe for success. I'll quit with you every damn day Raider. Rock fricking solid quitter you are!
I feel your pain. I had a huge blister pop up out of the middle of no where right in the middle of my gum. Hurt worst than anything I ever felt. I was scared to death. With a friend of the family just be diagnosed for years of smoking I think oh crap I am next. I got into the doc office and he took a look. It ended up being nothing, but more importantly he said he could see signs of healing. Great news for me. It's crap like this that keeps me going everyday.
Nothing to fear but fear itself. Glad that ended up ok for ya. It is scary as hell. I agree with Chewie on this one. If having these fears strengthens our quit, then it's ok, scary but ok.
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82 days and counting. A couple weeks ago I noticed someone posting about the 70's and 80's funk, blues, whatever and couldn't figure out what they were talking about. Don't take this the wrong way, my quit is still solid as a rock but there is something about crossing this threshold that plays with the mind a bit differently. The only way to keep it under control is to continue posting roll and being involved. It truly amazes me how taking a few minutes of each day can help to make a quit more successful. I have said it before and I will say it again. During my previous "stops" I tried to avoid anything to do with nicotine. I paid at the pump for fear of seeing the cans behind the counter would lead to a cave. Now I face it head on. I go through the dip lane at Wal Mart and look at all those cancerous cans of worm dirt and tell myself, "Not Today Bitch" then I move on.
My first 80 days consisted of 1 dip dream. It really wasn't a dip dream because a cig was involved. The first thing I thought was how in the heck am I going to get away with this. Fortunately it was just a dream. The last 2 nights I have had dip dreams that scared the crap out of me. I thought about posting day 1 and was so pissed at myself. Not only had I let myself down but I let down all my brothers and sisters here on KTC. The guilt I was feeling was horrible. Thank goodness again, it was just a dream.
That's all the time I have for this morning. I just wanted to say that I am damn proud to be quit with all of you.
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82 days and counting. A couple weeks ago I noticed someone posting about the 70's and 80's funk, blues, whatever and couldn't figure out what they were talking about. Don't take this the wrong way, my quit is still solid as a rock but there is something about crossing this threshold that plays with the mind a bit differently. The only way to keep it under control is to continue posting roll and being involved. It truly amazes me how taking a few minutes of each day can help to make a quit more successful. I have said it before and I will say it again. During my previous "stops" I tried to avoid anything to do with nicotine. I paid at the pump for fear of seeing the cans behind the counter would lead to a cave. Now I face it head on. I go through the dip lane at Wal Mart and look at all those cancerous cans of worm dirt and tell myself, "Not Today Bitch" then I move on.
My first 80 days consisted of 1 dip dream. It really wasn't a dip dream because a cig was involved. The first thing I thought was how in the heck am I going to get away with this. Fortunately it was just a dream. The last 2 nights I have had dip dreams that scared the crap out of me. I thought about posting day 1 and was so pissed at myself. Not only had I let myself down but I let down all my brothers and sisters here on KTC. The guilt I was feeling was horrible. Thank goodness again, it was just a dream.
That's all the time I have for this morning. I just wanted to say that I am damn proud to be quit with all of you.
Solid contributions Raider and thank you for posting. Between this and your last post, I've been able to walk away with a new perspective to strengthen my quit. I am grateful for that and quitters like you who inspire quits simply by quitting the way you do. Keep it up brother
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82 days and counting. A couple weeks ago I noticed someone posting about the 70's and 80's funk, blues, whatever and couldn't figure out what they were talking about. Don't take this the wrong way, my quit is still solid as a rock but there is something about crossing this threshold that plays with the mind a bit differently. The only way to keep it under control is to continue posting roll and being involved. It truly amazes me how taking a few minutes of each day can help to make a quit more successful. I have said it before and I will say it again. During my previous "stops" I tried to avoid anything to do with nicotine. I paid at the pump for fear of seeing the cans behind the counter would lead to a cave. Now I face it head on. I go through the dip lane at Wal Mart and look at all those cancerous cans of worm dirt and tell myself, "Not Today Bitch" then I move on.
My first 80 days consisted of 1 dip dream. It really wasn't a dip dream because a cig was involved. The first thing I thought was how in the heck am I going to get away with this. Fortunately it was just a dream. The last 2 nights I have had dip dreams that scared the crap out of me. I thought about posting day 1 and was so pissed at myself. Not only had I let myself down but I let down all my brothers and sisters here on KTC. The guilt I was feeling was horrible. Thank goodness again, it was just a dream.
That's all the time I have for this morning. I just wanted to say that I am damn proud to be quit with all of you.
Solid contributions Raider and thank you for posting. Between this and your last post, I've been able to walk away with a new perspective to strengthen my quit. I am grateful for that and quitters like you who inspire quits simply by quitting the way you do. Keep it up brother
I love reading stuff like this. Brothers helping and supporting each other. This really is a special community. I'm Q-ing Like F with both of you today!
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Rock solid Raider, damn fine quit you have going!
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Good post, Raider. I'm a couple of days behind you, and I have to say that I'm glad these guys warned us about the 70-80 day funk, because I'm in it. It helps to know that it's relatively normal and alot of guys go through it. Proud to quit with you today, brother. We'll drag each other through this kicking and screaming if need be. QLF
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Helping each other stay motivated to stay quit is what it's all about.
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Helping each other stay motivated to stay quit is what it's all about.
Hey good posts like yours do that for me- thanks! Keep up the good work, I'm glad to quit with you daily.
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Good post, Raider. I'm a couple of days behind you, and I have to say that I'm glad these guys warned us about the 70-80 day funk, because I'm in it. It helps to know that it's relatively normal and alot of guys go through it. Proud to quit with you today, brother. We'll drag each other through this kicking and screaming if need be. QLF
Couldn't agree with you more Slinger. At first I thought, no problem but then it hit me. We become very complacent very easily. Nice to have the warnings.
Glad to have you as one of my quit brothers.
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Raider, the complacency is real and the feeling of "I won" and don't have to keep my guard up is real. fight like hell til HOF to keep active, participating, and strong willed. After that fight harder.
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Raider, the complacency is real and the feeling of "I won" and don't have to keep my guard up is real. fight like hell til HOF to keep active, participating, and strong willed. After that fight harder.
Mogul, it's quitters like you, rdad, grizz, chewie, loot, Winter green, etc (dedicated) that inspire me. HOF is just another stepping stone. I'm in this for the long haul but will only take it ODAAT.
I prefer the term "I'm Winning".
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82 days and counting. A couple weeks ago I noticed someone posting about the 70's and 80's funk, blues, whatever and couldn't figure out what they were talking about. Don't take this the wrong way, my quit is still solid as a rock but there is something about crossing this threshold that plays with the mind a bit differently. The only way to keep it under control is to continue posting roll and being involved. It truly amazes me how taking a few minutes of each day can help to make a quit more successful. I have said it before and I will say it again. During my previous "stops" I tried to avoid anything to do with nicotine. I paid at the pump for fear of seeing the cans behind the counter would lead to a cave. Now I face it head on. I go through the dip lane at Wal Mart and look at all those cancerous cans of worm dirt and tell myself, "Not Today Bitch" then I move on.
My first 80 days consisted of 1 dip dream. It really wasn't a dip dream because a cig was involved. The first thing I thought was how in the heck am I going to get away with this. Fortunately it was just a dream. The last 2 nights I have had dip dreams that scared the crap out of me. I thought about posting day 1 and was so pissed at myself. Not only had I let myself down but I let down all my brothers and sisters here on KTC. The guilt I was feeling was horrible. Thank goodness again, it was just a dream.
That's all the time I have for this morning. I just wanted to say that I am damn proud to be quit with all of you.
Solid contributions Raider and thank you for posting. Between this and your last post, I've been able to walk away with a new perspective to strengthen my quit. I am grateful for that and quitters like you who inspire quits simply by quitting the way you do. Keep it up brother
I love reading stuff like this. Brothers helping and supporting each other. This really is a special community. I'm Q-ing Like F with both of you today!
Stay focused on today. You have built up a lot of tools to combat these funks. My advice is to tackle the funk head on just like you do in the walmart check out line. I have found early on I would sit around and create a funk. We see ups and downs in life whether we are quit or not. This is normal.
Quick story... The other week at work we had a situation where a guy that worked for me lost something that could have resulted in some serious disciplinary action. I had to brief my boss and it was a real mess. The old me got "overly" worked up when something like this happened. It eventually led me to the can. On this day, I decided to take a deep breathe... I put on my workout gear and went for a walk around this lake by my office. I had the equation of 1 problem + dipping = 2 problems in my head. I remember thinking that I should be scrambling to brief my boss but it was not life or death ... It could wait 20 minutes. So I headed out of the office, went on this walk. It was great. The sky was blue, the weather was great, there were other people out there walking and smiling. Man, I got back to the office and was totally refreshed. I went in to put my work clothes back on and went to my office to brief my boss. Just then, I got a got a call and the employee found the lost item. The problem was solved... I had zero problems.
We don't need to dwell in a funk and we need to remember how great we have it today. We are quit. We own this day.
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82 days and counting. A couple weeks ago I noticed someone posting about the 70's and 80's funk, blues, whatever and couldn't figure out what they were talking about. Don't take this the wrong way, my quit is still solid as a rock but there is something about crossing this threshold that plays with the mind a bit differently. The only way to keep it under control is to continue posting roll and being involved. It truly amazes me how taking a few minutes of each day can help to make a quit more successful. I have said it before and I will say it again. During my previous "stops" I tried to avoid anything to do with nicotine. I paid at the pump for fear of seeing the cans behind the counter would lead to a cave. Now I face it head on. I go through the dip lane at Wal Mart and look at all those cancerous cans of worm dirt and tell myself, "Not Today Bitch" then I move on.
My first 80 days consisted of 1 dip dream. It really wasn't a dip dream because a cig was involved. The first thing I thought was how in the heck am I going to get away with this. Fortunately it was just a dream. The last 2 nights I have had dip dreams that scared the crap out of me. I thought about posting day 1 and was so pissed at myself. Not only had I let myself down but I let down all my brothers and sisters here on KTC. The guilt I was feeling was horrible. Thank goodness again, it was just a dream.
That's all the time I have for this morning. I just wanted to say that I am damn proud to be quit with all of you.
Solid contributions Raider and thank you for posting. Between this and your last post, I've been able to walk away with a new perspective to strengthen my quit. I am grateful for that and quitters like you who inspire quits simply by quitting the way you do. Keep it up brother
I love reading stuff like this. Brothers helping and supporting each other. This really is a special community. I'm Q-ing Like F with both of you today!
Stay focused on today. You have built up a lot of tools to combat these funks. My advice is to tackle the funk head on just like you do in the walmart check out line. I have found early on I would sit around and create a funk. We see ups and downs in life whether we are quit or not. This is normal.
Quick story... The other week at work we had a situation where a guy that worked for me lost something that could have resulted in some serious disciplinary action. I had to brief my boss and it was a real mess. The old me got "overly" worked up when something like this happened. It eventually led me to the can. On this day, I decided to take a deep breathe... I put on my workout gear and went for a walk around this lake by my office. I had the equation of 1 problem + dipping = 2 problems in my head. I remember thinking that I should be scrambling to brief my boss but it was not life or death ... It could wait 20 minutes. So I headed out of the office, went on this walk. It was great. The sky was blue, the weather was great, there were other people out there walking and smiling. Man, I got back to the office and was totally refreshed. I went in to put my work clothes back on and went to my office to brief my boss. Just then, I got a got a call and the employee found the lost item. The problem was solved... I had zero problems.
We don't need to dwell in a funk and we need to remember how great we have it today. We are quit. We own this day.
Derk40, I too, like most of us I'm sure, had a temper. Still do. Controlling it has become easier but in the past the Nic bitch has used anger to convince me it's ok to have just one. This is where I really have to keep my guard up. Next time I start seeing red I'm using your technique. Deep breath and go for a walk or something. Thanks for sharing.
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Something I posted in June but thought it might help out the other groups, especially the new ones.
June. I have an idea for each of us to help in patrolling our roll. Use the spreadsheet to get the name above and below yours. Those names are yours to watch for. They miss roll, get on them via pm, email, yes, or whatever works. If you are on the top of the list, watch for the name below you and also the last name on the list. If your on the bottom of the list, watch for the person above you and also the name on the top of the list. This will provide double coverage for each of us. I'm adding my two names in my post on our roll to make it easier for me. Our numbers are dwindling the closer we get to HOF. We are down to 15 100% posters. Let's keep it together.
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Something I posted in June but thought it might help out the other groups, especially the new ones.
June. I have an idea for each of us to help in patrolling our roll. Use the spreadsheet to get the name above and below yours. Those names are yours to watch for. They miss roll, get on them via pm, email, yes, or whatever works. If you are on the top of the list, watch for the name below you and also the last name on the list. If your on the bottom of the list, watch for the person above you and also the name on the top of the list. This will provide double coverage for each of us. I'm adding my two names in my post on our roll to make it easier for me. Our numbers are dwindling the closer we get to HOF. We are down to 15 100% posters. Let's keep it together.
Raider my man....I appreciate your dedication to June 14 and it's members. What a genius idea this was! I think anybody who is quit should give this a try...just an added layer of accountability! I took your lead and PM'd the guys above and below my name on the spreadsheet. Quitting w/ you all day and night.
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Something I posted in June but thought it might help out the other groups, especially the new ones.
June. I have an idea for each of us to help in patrolling our roll. Use the spreadsheet to get the name above and below yours. Those names are yours to watch for. They miss roll, get on them via pm, email, yes, or whatever works. If you are on the top of the list, watch for the name below you and also the last name on the list. If your on the bottom of the list, watch for the person above you and also the name on the top of the list. This will provide double coverage for each of us. I'm adding my two names in my post on our roll to make it easier for me. Our numbers are dwindling the closer we get to HOF. We are down to 15 100% posters. Let's keep it together.
Raider my man....I appreciate your dedication to June 14 and it's members. What a genius idea this was! I think anybody who is quit should give this a try...just an added layer of accountability! I took your lead and PM'd the guys above and below my name on the spreadsheet. Quitting w/ you all day and night.
Sadly... The nature of every quit group is attrition. Your care in this area is very cool bro.
Keep it up and keep your head up
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Something I posted in June but thought it might help out the other groups, especially the new ones.
June. I have an idea for each of us to help in patrolling our roll. Use the spreadsheet to get the name above and below yours. Those names are yours to watch for. They miss roll, get on them via pm, email, yes, or whatever works. If you are on the top of the list, watch for the name below you and also the last name on the list. If your on the bottom of the list, watch for the person above you and also the name on the top of the list. This will provide double coverage for each of us. I'm adding my two names in my post on our roll to make it easier for me. Our numbers are dwindling the closer we get to HOF. We are down to 15 100% posters. Let's keep it together.
Raider my man....I appreciate your dedication to June 14 and it's members. What a genius idea this was! I think anybody who is quit should give this a try...just an added layer of accountability! I took your lead and PM'd the guys above and below my name on the spreadsheet. Quitting w/ you all day and night.
Sadly... The nature of every quit group is attrition. Your care in this area is very cool bro.
Keep it up and keep your head up
Like AJ said, attrition in just inevitable. However Raider I've seen you very active and you can bet that your passion will keep carrying you on in your quit. Keep up your good work sir and I'll quit with you today!
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Something I posted in June but thought it might help out the other groups, especially the new ones.
June. I have an idea for each of us to help in patrolling our roll. Use the spreadsheet to get the name above and below yours. Those names are yours to watch for. They miss roll, get on them via pm, email, yes, or whatever works. If you are on the top of the list, watch for the name below you and also the last name on the list. If your on the bottom of the list, watch for the person above you and also the name on the top of the list. This will provide double coverage for each of us. I'm adding my two names in my post on our roll to make it easier for me. Our numbers are dwindling the closer we get to HOF. We are down to 15 100% posters. Let's keep it together.
Raider my man....I appreciate your dedication to June 14 and it's members. What a genius idea this was! I think anybody who is quit should give this a try...just an added layer of accountability! I took your lead and PM'd the guys above and below my name on the spreadsheet. Quitting w/ you all day and night.
Sadly... The nature of every quit group is attrition. Your care in this area is very cool bro.
Keep it up and keep your head up
Like AJ said, attrition in just inevitable. However Raider I've seen you very active and you can bet that your passion will keep carrying you on in your quit. Keep up your good work sir and I'll quit with you today!
Nice job stepping up Raider. Accountability! Keep at it brother. Quit on!
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Something I posted in June but thought it might help out the other groups, especially the new ones.
June. I have an idea for each of us to help in patrolling our roll. Use the spreadsheet to get the name above and below yours. Those names are yours to watch for. They miss roll, get on them via pm, email, yes, or whatever works. If you are on the top of the list, watch for the name below you and also the last name on the list. If your on the bottom of the list, watch for the person above you and also the name on the top of the list. This will provide double coverage for each of us. I'm adding my two names in my post on our roll to make it easier for me. Our numbers are dwindling the closer we get to HOF. We are down to 15 100% posters. Let's keep it together.
Raider my man....I appreciate your dedication to June 14 and it's members. What a genius idea this was! I think anybody who is quit should give this a try...just an added layer of accountability! I took your lead and PM'd the guys above and below my name on the spreadsheet. Quitting w/ you all day and night.
Sadly... The nature of every quit group is attrition. Your care in this area is very cool bro.
Keep it up and keep your head up
Like AJ said, attrition in just inevitable. However Raider I've seen you very active and you can bet that your passion will keep carrying you on in your quit. Keep up your good work sir and I'll quit with you today!
Nice job stepping up Raider. Accountability! Keep at it brother. Quit on!
accountability + brotherhood = success
Everything you do embellishes the two key elements that lead to success. I love watching these quits because they inspire me to keep my quit strong. Good stuff Raider. Good stuff.
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Something I posted in June but thought it might help out the other groups, especially the new ones.
June. I have an idea for each of us to help in patrolling our roll. Use the spreadsheet to get the name above and below yours. Those names are yours to watch for. They miss roll, get on them via pm, email, yes, or whatever works. If you are on the top of the list, watch for the name below you and also the last name on the list. If your on the bottom of the list, watch for the person above you and also the name on the top of the list. This will provide double coverage for each of us. I'm adding my two names in my post on our roll to make it easier for me. Our numbers are dwindling the closer we get to HOF. We are down to 15 100% posters. Let's keep it together.
Raider my man....I appreciate your dedication to June 14 and it's members. What a genius idea this was! I think anybody who is quit should give this a try...just an added layer of accountability! I took your lead and PM'd the guys above and below my name on the spreadsheet. Quitting w/ you all day and night.
TH - After reading your comment I also PMd my two watch list guys. Had to even email one of them because he though he had posted this am but he didn't.
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I'm sure, had a temper. Still do. Controlling it has become easier
Just read your intro. Way to take control and not be controlled. Great job on your quit.
Keep it rolling and this ^^^^ will get better. I began gaining more control of my emotions after about 150+.
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Day 98. Its been 13 days since I posted in my Intro. In the beginning I used it as a daily journal but now I use it as more of a reminder of how those first couple of months were. The fog, the funk, the craves, the determination to stay quit. As I look back I am amazed at how my body has dealt with this compared to "stops" in the past. In the past I never thought of myself as being foggy, funky, or whatever. I was just pissed off at everyone all the damn time. With the ammunition of KTC, I have learned how to deal with those foggy and funky days. Mainly I have learned what they are and why they occur. I also learned that I was not the only one going through all those emotions.
As I look back over the years I think about several things related to my use of nicotine. I remember "stopping" a few days before a physical exam so the nicotine wouldn't show up in my system only to "reward" myself in the truck right after my exam. Who in the hell was I fooling? I also "stopped" a couple days before a dental appointment. I brushed, flossed, and rinsed better because I thought it would make a difference. Who in the hell was I fooling? I used dip as a way to control my weight. Who in the hell was I fooling? The only person I was fooling was myself. My body suffered, my teeth suffered, and I'm still an out of shape, overweight guy (working on that now). Most of you know that I had "stopped" for 3 years (over 1000 days) in the past. The difference between then and now is the power of KTC. The nic bitch is patient, the nic bitch is sultry, the nic bitch is ruthless, and what I have learned to tell her over the past 98 days is "Not today bitch".
As I sit here thinking about how much shit has happened in the past 98 days($1200 repair bill on truck, falling of roof, tooth abscess, etc), I wonder why I used so many simple excuses (somebody pissed me off) in the past to cave. Lately things have settled down but I do like to remind myself that during the past few months a lot of stuff happened and I am still a 100% poster on June 14's Roll Call. Am I shooting for 100% for when I hit the 2nd floor? Hell yes!!
So what is it that makes this work? It's simple. ACCOUNTABILITY and BEING ACTIVE on KTC. Most of you that read this already knew that answer but for the newbies, I hope it helps. When I first joined I had a hard time exchanging my number. As a matter of fact I had quite a few PM's from people giving me theirs but I was late in giving them mine. I thought that Posting Roll and making a few entries in my intro was enough. Now I have quite a few numbers at my disposal and I use them when a friend is in trouble or simply as a way to tell someone. It's a great day to be quit. You will only get out of KTC what you give. Posting Roll and running is not enough for a successful quit. The main point is stick around and chat for awhile, Read intros, Post support for other months, etc. It will not only help you but it just may help save the life of someone else.
Yesterday I had my annual physical exam at the VA center. Everything went very well. All my bloodwork came up within normal limits. My blood pressure went from around 135/80 to 110/70. My LDL is high but hopefully working out and eating less will help that. She did a risk analysis on my heart disease risk and over a 10 year period I had a 2.4% chance of getting heart disease. The average is 1.9%. I know that quitting nicotine has been a HUGE help in this. I told the Nurse Practitioner about KTC and she was very curious. I gave a her a lot of information about it and she took notes. I am going to contact her and let her know that I am willing to come to the VA and talk about KTC at one of their tobacco quit groups meetings.
In summary: My quit is strong. The craves still happen. I have made myself accountable. My overall health is better. I have a shitload more friends now than ever. The power of KTC is awesome.
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Day 98. Its been 13 days since I posted in my Intro. In the beginning I used it as a daily journal but now I use it as more of a reminder of how those first couple of months were. The fog, the funk, the craves, the determination to stay quit. As I look back I am amazed at how my body has dealt with this compared to "stops" in the past. In the past I never thought of myself as being foggy, funky, or whatever. I was just pissed off at everyone all the damn time. With the ammunition of KTC, I have learned how to deal with those foggy and funky days. Mainly I have learned what they are and why they occur. I also learned that I was not the only one going through all those emotions.
As I look back over the years I think about several things related to my use of nicotine. I remember "stopping" a few days before a physical exam so the nicotine wouldn't show up in my system only to "reward" myself in the truck right after my exam. Who in the hell was I fooling? I also "stopped" a couple days before a dental appointment. I brushed, flossed, and rinsed better because I thought it would make a difference. Who in the hell was I fooling? I used dip as a way to control my weight. Who in the hell was I fooling? The only person I was fooling was myself. My body suffered, my teeth suffered, and I'm still an out of shape, overweight guy (working on that now). Most of you know that I had "stopped" for 3 years (over 1000 days) in the past. The difference between then and now is the power of KTC. The nic bitch is patient, the nic bitch is sultry, the nic bitch is ruthless, and what I have learned to tell her over the past 98 days is "Not today bitch".
As I sit here thinking about how much shit has happened in the past 98 days($1200 repair bill on truck, falling of roof, tooth abscess, etc), I wonder why I used so many simple excuses (somebody pissed me off) in the past to cave. Lately things have settled down but I do like to remind myself that during the past few months a lot of stuff happened and I am still a 100% poster on June 14's Roll Call. Am I shooting for 100% for when I hit the 2nd floor? Hell yes!!
So what is it that makes this work? It's simple. ACCOUNTABILITY and BEING ACTIVE on KTC. Most of you that read this already knew that answer but for the newbies, I hope it helps. When I first joined I had a hard time exchanging my number. As a matter of fact I had quite a few PM's from people giving me theirs but I was late in giving them mine. I thought that Posting Roll and making a few entries in my intro was enough. Now I have quite a few numbers at my disposal and I use them when a friend is in trouble or simply as a way to tell someone. It's a great day to be quit. You will only get out of KTC what you give. Posting Roll and running is not enough for a successful quit. The main point is stick around and chat for awhile, Read intros, Post support for other months, etc. It will not only help you but it just may help save the life of someone else.
Yesterday I had my annual physical exam at the VA center. Everything went very well. All my bloodwork came up within normal limits. My blood pressure went from around 135/80 to 110/70. My LDL is high but hopefully working out and eating less will help that. She did a risk analysis on my heart disease risk and over a 10 year period I had a 2.4% chance of getting heart disease. The average is 1.9%. I know that quitting nicotine has been a HUGE help in this. I told the Nurse Practitioner about KTC and she was very curious. I gave a her a lot of information about it and she took notes. I am going to contact her and let her know that I am willing to come to the VA and talk about KTC at one of their tobacco quit groups meetings.
In summary: My quit is strong. The craves still happen. I have made myself accountable. My overall health is better. I have a shitload more friends now than ever. The power of KTC is awesome.
You da man Raider
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Day 98. Its been 13 days since I posted in my Intro. In the beginning I used it as a daily journal but now I use it as more of a reminder of how those first couple of months were. The fog, the funk, the craves, the determination to stay quit. As I look back I am amazed at how my body has dealt with this compared to "stops" in the past. In the past I never thought of myself as being foggy, funky, or whatever. I was just pissed off at everyone all the damn time. With the ammunition of KTC, I have learned how to deal with those foggy and funky days. Mainly I have learned what they are and why they occur. I also learned that I was not the only one going through all those emotions.
As I look back over the years I think about several things related to my use of nicotine. I remember "stopping" a few days before a physical exam so the nicotine wouldn't show up in my system only to "reward" myself in the truck right after my exam. Who in the hell was I fooling? I also "stopped" a couple days before a dental appointment. I brushed, flossed, and rinsed better because I thought it would make a difference. Who in the hell was I fooling? I used dip as a way to control my weight. Who in the hell was I fooling? The only person I was fooling was myself. My body suffered, my teeth suffered, and I'm still an out of shape, overweight guy (working on that now). Most of you know that I had "stopped" for 3 years (over 1000 days) in the past. The difference between then and now is the power of KTC. The nic bitch is patient, the nic bitch is sultry, the nic bitch is ruthless, and what I have learned to tell her over the past 98 days is "Not today bitch".
As I sit here thinking about how much shit has happened in the past 98 days($1200 repair bill on truck, falling of roof, tooth abscess, etc), I wonder why I used so many simple excuses (somebody pissed me off) in the past to cave. Lately things have settled down but I do like to remind myself that during the past few months a lot of stuff happened and I am still a 100% poster on June 14's Roll Call. Am I shooting for 100% for when I hit the 2nd floor? Hell yes!!
So what is it that makes this work? It's simple. ACCOUNTABILITY and BEING ACTIVE on KTC. Most of you that read this already knew that answer but for the newbies, I hope it helps. When I first joined I had a hard time exchanging my number. As a matter of fact I had quite a few PM's from people giving me theirs but I was late in giving them mine. I thought that Posting Roll and making a few entries in my intro was enough. Now I have quite a few numbers at my disposal and I use them when a friend is in trouble or simply as a way to tell someone. It's a great day to be quit. You will only get out of KTC what you give. Posting Roll and running is not enough for a successful quit. The main point is stick around and chat for awhile, Read intros, Post support for other months, etc. It will not only help you but it just may help save the life of someone else.
Yesterday I had my annual physical exam at the VA center. Everything went very well. All my bloodwork came up within normal limits. My blood pressure went from around 135/80 to 110/70. My LDL is high but hopefully working out and eating less will help that. She did a risk analysis on my heart disease risk and over a 10 year period I had a 2.4% chance of getting heart disease. The average is 1.9%. I know that quitting nicotine has been a HUGE help in this. I told the Nurse Practitioner about KTC and she was very curious. I gave a her a lot of information about it and she took notes. I am going to contact her and let her know that I am willing to come to the VA and talk about KTC at one of their tobacco quit groups meetings.
In summary: My quit is strong. The craves still happen. I have made myself accountable. My overall health is better. I have a shitload more friends now than ever. The power of KTC is awesome.
You da man Raider
Quit on brother
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Day 98. Its been 13 days since I posted in my Intro. In the beginning I used it as a daily journal but now I use it as more of a reminder of how those first couple of months were. The fog, the funk, the craves, the determination to stay quit. As I look back I am amazed at how my body has dealt with this compared to "stops" in the past. In the past I never thought of myself as being foggy, funky, or whatever. I was just pissed off at everyone all the damn time. With the ammunition of KTC, I have learned how to deal with those foggy and funky days. Mainly I have learned what they are and why they occur. I also learned that I was not the only one going through all those emotions.
As I look back over the years I think about several things related to my use of nicotine. I remember "stopping" a few days before a physical exam so the nicotine wouldn't show up in my system only to "reward" myself in the truck right after my exam. Who in the hell was I fooling? I also "stopped" a couple days before a dental appointment. I brushed, flossed, and rinsed better because I thought it would make a difference. Who in the hell was I fooling? I used dip as a way to control my weight. Who in the hell was I fooling? The only person I was fooling was myself. My body suffered, my teeth suffered, and I'm still an out of shape, overweight guy (working on that now). Most of you know that I had "stopped" for 3 years (over 1000 days) in the past. The difference between then and now is the power of KTC. The nic bitch is patient, the nic bitch is sultry, the nic bitch is ruthless, and what I have learned to tell her over the past 98 days is "Not today bitch".
As I sit here thinking about how much shit has happened in the past 98 days($1200 repair bill on truck, falling of roof, tooth abscess, etc), I wonder why I used so many simple excuses (somebody pissed me off) in the past to cave. Lately things have settled down but I do like to remind myself that during the past few months a lot of stuff happened and I am still a 100% poster on June 14's Roll Call. Am I shooting for 100% for when I hit the 2nd floor? Hell yes!!
So what is it that makes this work? It's simple. ACCOUNTABILITY and BEING ACTIVE on KTC. Most of you that read this already knew that answer but for the newbies, I hope it helps. When I first joined I had a hard time exchanging my number. As a matter of fact I had quite a few PM's from people giving me theirs but I was late in giving them mine. I thought that Posting Roll and making a few entries in my intro was enough. Now I have quite a few numbers at my disposal and I use them when a friend is in trouble or simply as a way to tell someone. It's a great day to be quit. You will only get out of KTC what you give. Posting Roll and running is not enough for a successful quit. The main point is stick around and chat for awhile, Read intros, Post support for other months, etc. It will not only help you but it just may help save the life of someone else.
Yesterday I had my annual physical exam at the VA center. Everything went very well. All my bloodwork came up within normal limits. My blood pressure went from around 135/80 to 110/70. My LDL is high but hopefully working out and eating less will help that. She did a risk analysis on my heart disease risk and over a 10 year period I had a 2.4% chance of getting heart disease. The average is 1.9%. I know that quitting nicotine has been a HUGE help in this. I told the Nurse Practitioner about KTC and she was very curious. I gave a her a lot of information about it and she took notes. I am going to contact her and let her know that I am willing to come to the VA and talk about KTC at one of their tobacco quit groups meetings.
In summary: My quit is strong. The craves still happen. I have made myself accountable. My overall health is better. I have a shitload more friends now than ever. The power of KTC is awesome.
You da man Raider
Quit on brother
Congrats on the health progress. Proud to be a quitter with you today Raider.
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Day 98. Its been 13 days since I posted in my Intro. In the beginning I used it as a daily journal but now I use it as more of a reminder of how those first couple of months were. The fog, the funk, the craves, the determination to stay quit. As I look back I am amazed at how my body has dealt with this compared to "stops" in the past. In the past I never thought of myself as being foggy, funky, or whatever. I was just pissed off at everyone all the damn time. With the ammunition of KTC, I have learned how to deal with those foggy and funky days. Mainly I have learned what they are and why they occur. I also learned that I was not the only one going through all those emotions.
As I look back over the years I think about several things related to my use of nicotine. I remember "stopping" a few days before a physical exam so the nicotine wouldn't show up in my system only to "reward" myself in the truck right after my exam. Who in the hell was I fooling? I also "stopped" a couple days before a dental appointment. I brushed, flossed, and rinsed better because I thought it would make a difference. Who in the hell was I fooling? I used dip as a way to control my weight. Who in the hell was I fooling? The only person I was fooling was myself. My body suffered, my teeth suffered, and I'm still an out of shape, overweight guy (working on that now). Most of you know that I had "stopped" for 3 years (over 1000 days) in the past. The difference between then and now is the power of KTC. The nic bitch is patient, the nic bitch is sultry, the nic bitch is ruthless, and what I have learned to tell her over the past 98 days is "Not today bitch".
As I sit here thinking about how much shit has happened in the past 98 days($1200 repair bill on truck, falling of roof, tooth abscess, etc), I wonder why I used so many simple excuses (somebody pissed me off) in the past to cave. Lately things have settled down but I do like to remind myself that during the past few months a lot of stuff happened and I am still a 100% poster on June 14's Roll Call. Am I shooting for 100% for when I hit the 2nd floor? Hell yes!!
So what is it that makes this work? It's simple. ACCOUNTABILITY and BEING ACTIVE on KTC. Most of you that read this already knew that answer but for the newbies, I hope it helps. When I first joined I had a hard time exchanging my number. As a matter of fact I had quite a few PM's from people giving me theirs but I was late in giving them mine. I thought that Posting Roll and making a few entries in my intro was enough. Now I have quite a few numbers at my disposal and I use them when a friend is in trouble or simply as a way to tell someone. It's a great day to be quit. You will only get out of KTC what you give. Posting Roll and running is not enough for a successful quit. The main point is stick around and chat for awhile, Read intros, Post support for other months, etc. It will not only help you but it just may help save the life of someone else.
Yesterday I had my annual physical exam at the VA center. Everything went very well. All my bloodwork came up within normal limits. My blood pressure went from around 135/80 to 110/70. My LDL is high but hopefully working out and eating less will help that. She did a risk analysis on my heart disease risk and over a 10 year period I had a 2.4% chance of getting heart disease. The average is 1.9%. I know that quitting nicotine has been a HUGE help in this. I told the Nurse Practitioner about KTC and she was very curious. I gave a her a lot of information about it and she took notes. I am going to contact her and let her know that I am willing to come to the VA and talk about KTC at one of their tobacco quit groups meetings.
In summary: My quit is strong. The craves still happen. I have made myself accountable. My overall health is better. I have a shitload more friends now than ever. The power of KTC is awesome.
You da man Raider
Quit on brother
Congrats on the health progress. Proud to be a quitter with you today Raider.
I have also learned that the words "Try, Hope, and Luck" are not quitting words. Mogul schooled me on that on day 1 and for that, I am grateful.
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Hey bro, I'm back for a moment to congratulate you on your Hall of Fame here at KTC. Please don't take this lightly, it's not just another day. this is your day to shine and your day to celebrate you winning.... You haven't won, but you are winning. I know you understand what I mean. Here's the deal. If you can stay off of a roof for the next 72 hours and stay quit at the same time, I will have a reward/gift/surprise for you . We talk later.... Chris
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Congrats on HOF Raider. You've been an inspiration to us Sultans as we try to emulate what you've been able to do the last 100 days. Keep it up brother, never going back.
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Congrats on HOF Raider. You've been an inspiration to us Sultans as we try to emulate what you've been able to do the last 100 days. Keep it up brother, never going back.
Thanks for that. Just keep paying it forward. Help each other and be active. You do that and you will succeed.
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Hey bro, I'm back for a moment to congratulate you on your Hall of Fame here at KTC. Please don't take this lightly, it's not just another day. this is your day to shine and your day to celebrate you winning.... You haven't won, but you are winning. I know you understand what I mean. Here's the deal. If you can stay off of a roof for the next 72 hours and stay quit at the same time, I will have a reward/gift/surprise for you . We talk later.... Chris
Thanks Mogul. And thank you for reaching out on that evening. Our conversation changed my attitude and for that, I am grateful. BTW, no plans for any roofing till my dumb ass self decides it's time to get stupid again. I also understand the winning vs. won concept. This is a battle we will never fully win but with the right attitude we will always be winning. Just gotta stay +1 step ahead f the NB.
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Hey bro, I'm back for a moment to congratulate you on your Hall of Fame here at KTC. Please don't take this lightly, it's not just another day. this is your day to shine and your day to celebrate you winning.... You haven't won, but you are winning. I know you understand what I mean. Here's the deal. If you can stay off of a roof for the next 72 hours and stay quit at the same time, I will have a reward/gift/surprise for you . We talk later.... Chris
Thanks Mogul. And thank you for reaching out on that evening. Our conversation changed my attitude and for that, I am grateful. BTW, no plans for any roofing till my dumb ass self decides it's time to get stupid again. I also understand the winning vs. won concept. This is a battle we will never fully win but with the right attitude we will always be winning. Just gotta stay +1 step ahead f the NB.
Congrats Raider. Enjoy your day it is a great accomplishment. Quit on!
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Hey bro, I'm back for a moment to congratulate you on your Hall of Fame here at KTC. Please don't take this lightly, it's not just another day. this is your day to shine and your day to celebrate you winning.... You haven't won, but you are winning. I know you understand what I mean. Here's the deal. If you can stay off of a roof for the next 72 hours and stay quit at the same time, I will have a reward/gift/surprise for you . We talk later.... Chris
Thanks Mogul. And thank you for reaching out on that evening. Our conversation changed my attitude and for that, I am grateful. BTW, no plans for any roofing till my dumb ass self decides it's time to get stupid again. I also understand the winning vs. won concept. This is a battle we will never fully win but with the right attitude we will always be winning. Just gotta stay +1 step ahead f the NB.
Congrats Raider. Enjoy your day it is a great accomplishment. Quit on!
Congrats Raider. Well done! Keep it it rolling today!
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Hey bro, I'm back for a moment to congratulate you on your Hall of Fame here at KTC. Please don't take this lightly, it's not just another day. this is your day to shine and your day to celebrate you winning.... You haven't won, but you are winning. I know you understand what I mean. Here's the deal. If you can stay off of a roof for the next 72 hours and stay quit at the same time, I will have a reward/gift/surprise for you . We talk later.... Chris
Thanks Mogul. And thank you for reaching out on that evening. Our conversation changed my attitude and for that, I am grateful. BTW, no plans for any roofing till my dumb ass self decides it's time to get stupid again. I also understand the winning vs. won concept. This is a battle we will never fully win but with the right attitude we will always be winning. Just gotta stay +1 step ahead f the NB.
Congrats Raider. Enjoy your day it is a great accomplishment. Quit on!
Congrats Raider. Well done! Keep it it rolling today!
Well done, Brother. See ya at 200.
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Hey bro, I'm back for a moment to congratulate you on your Hall of Fame here at KTC. Please don't take this lightly, it's not just another day. this is your day to shine and your day to celebrate you winning.... You haven't won, but you are winning. I know you understand what I mean. Here's the deal. If you can stay off of a roof for the next 72 hours and stay quit at the same time, I will have a reward/gift/surprise for you . We talk later.... Chris
Thanks Mogul. And thank you for reaching out on that evening. Our conversation changed my attitude and for that, I am grateful. BTW, no plans for any roofing till my dumb ass self decides it's time to get stupid again. I also understand the winning vs. won concept. This is a battle we will never fully win but with the right attitude we will always be winning. Just gotta stay +1 step ahead f the NB.
Congrats Raider. Enjoy your day it is a great accomplishment. Quit on!
Congrats Raider. Well done! Keep it it rolling today!
Well done, Brother. See ya at 200.
:wood
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Hey bro, I'm back for a moment to congratulate you on your Hall of Fame here at KTC. Please don't take this lightly, it's not just another day. this is your day to shine and your day to celebrate you winning.... You haven't won, but you are winning. I know you understand what I mean. Here's the deal. If you can stay off of a roof for the next 72 hours and stay quit at the same time, I will have a reward/gift/surprise for you . We talk later.... Chris
Thanks Mogul. And thank you for reaching out on that evening. Our conversation changed my attitude and for that, I am grateful. BTW, no plans for any roofing till my dumb ass self decides it's time to get stupid again. I also understand the winning vs. won concept. This is a battle we will never fully win but with the right attitude we will always be winning. Just gotta stay +1 step ahead f the NB.
Congrats Raider. Enjoy your day it is a great accomplishment. Quit on!
Congrats Raider. Well done! Keep it it rolling today!
Well done, Brother. See ya at 200.
:wood
You "get" it Raider! Congratulations on HOF, and even more so for drinking the kool-aide. You are now a grizzled veteran to a lot of newbs! Enjoy the hell out of your freedom today.
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Hey bro, I'm back for a moment to congratulate you on your Hall of Fame here at KTC. Please don't take this lightly, it's not just another day. this is your day to shine and your day to celebrate you winning.... You haven't won, but you are winning. I know you understand what I mean. Here's the deal. If you can stay off of a roof for the next 72 hours and stay quit at the same time, I will have a reward/gift/surprise for you . We talk later.... Chris
Thanks Mogul. And thank you for reaching out on that evening. Our conversation changed my attitude and for that, I am grateful. BTW, no plans for any roofing till my dumb ass self decides it's time to get stupid again. I also understand the winning vs. won concept. This is a battle we will never fully win but with the right attitude we will always be winning. Just gotta stay +1 step ahead f the NB.
Congrats Raider. Enjoy your day it is a great accomplishment. Quit on!
Congrats Raider. Well done! Keep it it rolling today!
Well done, Brother. See ya at 200.
:wood
You "get" it Raider! Congratulations on HOF, and even more so for drinking the kool-aide. You are now a grizzled veteran to a lot of newbs! Enjoy the hell out of your freedom today.
Congrats on the triple digits raider. Not only a badass quitter taking back his freedom, this guy stays involved in his group, on the forums, and in chat. Never had a doubt you'd make it to the Hall bud. QLF
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Hey bro, I'm back for a moment to congratulate you on your Hall of Fame here at KTC. Please don't take this lightly, it's not just another day. this is your day to shine and your day to celebrate you winning.... You haven't won, but you are winning. I know you understand what I mean. Here's the deal. If you can stay off of a roof for the next 72 hours and stay quit at the same time, I will have a reward/gift/surprise for you . We talk later.... Chris
Thanks Mogul. And thank you for reaching out on that evening. Our conversation changed my attitude and for that, I am grateful. BTW, no plans for any roofing till my dumb ass self decides it's time to get stupid again. I also understand the winning vs. won concept. This is a battle we will never fully win but with the right attitude we will always be winning. Just gotta stay +1 step ahead f the NB.
Congrats Raider. Enjoy your day it is a great accomplishment. Quit on!
Congrats Raider. Well done! Keep it it rolling today!
Well done, Brother. See ya at 200.
:wood
You "get" it Raider! Congratulations on HOF, and even more so for drinking the kool-aide. You are now a grizzled veteran to a lot of newbs! Enjoy the hell out of your freedom today.
Congrats on the triple digits raider. Not only a badass quitter taking back his freedom, this guy stays involved in his group, on the forums, and in chat. Never had a doubt you'd make it to the Hall bud. QLF
Thanks everyone for the kind words. Just trying to imitate the bad ass quits that came before me.
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Hey bro, I'm back for a moment to congratulate you on your Hall of Fame here at KTC. Please don't take this lightly, it's not just another day. this is your day to shine and your day to celebrate you winning.... You haven't won, but you are winning. I know you understand what I mean. Here's the deal. If you can stay off of a roof for the next 72 hours and stay quit at the same time, I will have a reward/gift/surprise for you . We talk later.... Chris
Thanks Mogul. And thank you for reaching out on that evening. Our conversation changed my attitude and for that, I am grateful. BTW, no plans for any roofing till my dumb ass self decides it's time to get stupid again. I also understand the winning vs. won concept. This is a battle we will never fully win but with the right attitude we will always be winning. Just gotta stay +1 step ahead f the NB.
Congrats Raider. Enjoy your day it is a great accomplishment. Quit on!
Congrats Raider. Well done! Keep it it rolling today!
Well done, Brother. See ya at 200.
:wood
You "get" it Raider! Congratulations on HOF, and even more so for drinking the kool-aide. You are now a grizzled veteran to a lot of newbs! Enjoy the hell out of your freedom today.
Congrats on the triple digits raider. Not only a badass quitter taking back his freedom, this guy stays involved in his group, on the forums, and in chat. Never had a doubt you'd make it to the Hall bud. QLF
Thanks everyone for the kind words. Just trying to imitate the bad ass quits that came before me.
Raider congrats. Your posts are great, and KO put it really well very glad you found your way here. Bring back the fisherwoman tho. 'boob'
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Yeah, what's up with the ThunderChicken avatar?
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Yeah, what's up with the ThunderChicken avatar?
Former life. 3 years Thunderbirds Ground Support. Fisherwoman will be back online soon.
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Hey bro, I'm back for a moment to congratulate you on your Hall of Fame here at KTC. Please don't take this lightly, it's not just another day. this is your day to shine and your day to celebrate you winning.... You haven't won, but you are winning. I know you understand what I mean. Here's the deal. If you can stay off of a roof for the next 72 hours and stay quit at the same time, I will have a reward/gift/surprise for you . We talk later.... Chris
Thanks Mogul. And thank you for reaching out on that evening. Our conversation changed my attitude and for that, I am grateful. BTW, no plans for any roofing till my dumb ass self decides it's time to get stupid again. I also understand the winning vs. won concept. This is a battle we will never fully win but with the right attitude we will always be winning. Just gotta stay +1 step ahead f the NB.
Congrats Raider. Enjoy your day it is a great accomplishment. Quit on!
Congrats Raider. Well done! Keep it it rolling today!
Well done, Brother. See ya at 200.
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You "get" it Raider! Congratulations on HOF, and even more so for drinking the kool-aide. You are now a grizzled veteran to a lot of newbs! Enjoy the hell out of your freedom today.
Congrats on the triple digits raider. Not only a badass quitter taking back his freedom, this guy stays involved in his group, on the forums, and in chat. Never had a doubt you'd make it to the Hall bud. QLF
Thanks everyone for the kind words. Just trying to imitate the bad ass quits that came before me.
Raider congrats. Your posts are great, and KO put it really well very glad you found your way here. Bring back the fisherwoman tho. 'boob'
Better? Once again, I'm sure she knows nothing about fly fishing. But with an @$$ like that, who cares.
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WOW. It's been over 2 months since I posted in my intro. Today is day 175 for me and I am thankful for all my brothers and sisters here on KTC. What has changed in my life since June 8th? Not a lot really. Summer has been busy with camps for the kiddos, camping, fishing, hanging out at the lake, doing yard work, etc, etc, etc. The biggest difference between this year and summers before is that I am still free from nicotine and LOVING it. I have had a few funks and foggy days since my last post but for the most part they have been pretty mild. All I can say is this: "Life is way better without nicotine". All the things I mentioned earlier used to have dip involved with them but no longer. I can fish all I want and the nic bitch knows she is NOT welcome. Trust me, she has tried to creep back into my life but I have learned (with the help of my KTC family) how to keep her out of my life. Summer used to be fun but now summers are GREAT. Everything is better when you are no longer a slave to a can.
Two things to remember:
1). You see her (the NB) in a store, flip her the bird and say "Not today Bitch"
2). She whispers in your ear, tell her to Eff Off.
Stay involved, Stay Quit
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WOW. It's been over 2 months since I posted in my intro. Today is day 175 for me and I am thankful for all my brothers and sisters here on KTC. What has changed in my life since June 8th? Not a lot really. Summer has been busy with camps for the kiddos, camping, fishing, hanging out at the lake, doing yard work, etc, etc, etc. The biggest difference between this year and summers before is that I am still free from nicotine and LOVING it. I have had a few funks and foggy days since my last post but for the most part they have been pretty mild. All I can say is this: "Life is way better without nicotine". All the things I mentioned earlier used to have dip involved with them but no longer. I can fish all I want and the nic bitch knows she is NOT welcome. Trust me, she has tried to creep back into my life but I have learned (with the help of my KTC family) how to keep her out of my life. Summer used to be fun but now summers are GREAT. Everything is better when you are no longer a slave to a can.
Two things to remember:
1). You see her (the NB) in a store, flip her the bird and say "Not today Bitch"
2). She whispers in your ear, tell her to Eff Off.
Stay involved, Stay Quit
Great to hear Raider! Keep at it today brother!
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WOW. It's been over 2 months since I posted in my intro. Today is day 175 for me and I am thankful for all my brothers and sisters here on KTC. What has changed in my life since June 8th? Not a lot really. Summer has been busy with camps for the kiddos, camping, fishing, hanging out at the lake, doing yard work, etc, etc, etc. The biggest difference between this year and summers before is that I am still free from nicotine and LOVING it. I have had a few funks and foggy days since my last post but for the most part they have been pretty mild. All I can say is this: "Life is way better without nicotine". All the things I mentioned earlier used to have dip involved with them but no longer. I can fish all I want and the nic bitch knows she is NOT welcome. Trust me, she has tried to creep back into my life but I have learned (with the help of my KTC family) how to keep her out of my life. Summer used to be fun but now summers are GREAT. Everything is better when you are no longer a slave to a can.
Two things to remember:
1). You see her (the NB) in a store, flip her the bird and say "Not today Bitch"
2). She whispers in your ear, tell her to Eff Off.
Stay involved, Stay Quit
Great to hear Raider! Keep at it today brother!
I went fishing this morning. Isn't it grand to be free of that whore. I didn't think about her once while fishing. Quit with you Raid!
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WOW. It's been over 2 months since I posted in my intro. Today is day 175 for me and I am thankful for all my brothers and sisters here on KTC. What has changed in my life since June 8th? Not a lot really. Summer has been busy with camps for the kiddos, camping, fishing, hanging out at the lake, doing yard work, etc, etc, etc. The biggest difference between this year and summers before is that I am still free from nicotine and LOVING it. I have had a few funks and foggy days since my last post but for the most part they have been pretty mild. All I can say is this: "Life is way better without nicotine". All the things I mentioned earlier used to have dip involved with them but no longer. I can fish all I want and the nic bitch knows she is NOT welcome. Trust me, she has tried to creep back into my life but I have learned (with the help of my KTC family) how to keep her out of my life. Summer used to be fun but now summers are GREAT. Everything is better when you are no longer a slave to a can.
Two things to remember:
1). You see her (the NB) in a store, flip her the bird and say "Not today Bitch"
2). She whispers in your ear, tell her to Eff Off.
Stay involved, Stay Quit
Great to hear Raider! Keep at it today brother!
I went fishing this morning. Isn't it grand to be free of that whore. I didn't think about her once while fishing. Quit with you Raid!
Thanks for commenting Derk and Doc. Not having to think about it is awesome. No more thinking "shit, will this can last me the rest of the day?" Everything is easier and better without her. Glad to be quit with you guys.
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WOW. It's been over 2 months since I posted in my intro. Today is day 175 for me and I am thankful for all my brothers and sisters here on KTC. What has changed in my life since June 8th? Not a lot really. Summer has been busy with camps for the kiddos, camping, fishing, hanging out at the lake, doing yard work, etc, etc, etc. The biggest difference between this year and summers before is that I am still free from nicotine and LOVING it. I have had a few funks and foggy days since my last post but for the most part they have been pretty mild. All I can say is this: "Life is way better without nicotine". All the things I mentioned earlier used to have dip involved with them but no longer. I can fish all I want and the nic bitch knows she is NOT welcome. Trust me, she has tried to creep back into my life but I have learned (with the help of my KTC family) how to keep her out of my life. Summer used to be fun but now summers are GREAT. Everything is better when you are no longer a slave to a can.
Two things to remember:
1). You see her (the NB) in a store, flip her the bird and say "Not today Bitch"
2). She whispers in your ear, tell her to Eff Off.
Stay involved, Stay Quit
Great to hear Raider! Keep at it today brother!
I went fishing this morning. Isn't it grand to be free of that whore. I didn't think about her once while fishing. Quit with you Raid!
Thanks for commenting Derk and Doc. Not having to think about it is awesome. No more thinking "shit, will this can last me the rest of the day?" Everything is easier and better without her. Glad to be quit with you guys.
Keep it up Raider. Enjoy the freedom, hate the poison!
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WOW. It's been over 2 months since I posted in my intro. Today is day 175 for me and I am thankful for all my brothers and sisters here on KTC. What has changed in my life since June 8th? Not a lot really. Summer has been busy with camps for the kiddos, camping, fishing, hanging out at the lake, doing yard work, etc, etc, etc. The biggest difference between this year and summers before is that I am still free from nicotine and LOVING it. I have had a few funks and foggy days since my last post but for the most part they have been pretty mild. All I can say is this: "Life is way better without nicotine". All the things I mentioned earlier used to have dip involved with them but no longer. I can fish all I want and the nic bitch knows she is NOT welcome. Trust me, she has tried to creep back into my life but I have learned (with the help of my KTC family) how to keep her out of my life. Summer used to be fun but now summers are GREAT. Everything is better when you are no longer a slave to a can.
Two things to remember:
1). You see her (the NB) in a store, flip her the bird and say "Not today Bitch"
2). She whispers in your ear, tell her to Eff Off.
Stay involved, Stay Quit
Great to hear Raider! Keep at it today brother!
I went fishing this morning. Isn't it grand to be free of that whore. I didn't think about her once while fishing. Quit with you Raid!
Thanks for commenting Derk and Doc. Not having to think about it is awesome. No more thinking "shit, will this can last me the rest of the day?" Everything is easier and better without her. Glad to be quit with you guys.
Keep it up Raider. Enjoy the freedom, hate the poison!
Ur crushing it Raider. Didn't ever think you would do anything less! Quit with you today....again!
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WOW. It's been over 2 months since I posted in my intro. Today is day 175 for me and I am thankful for all my brothers and sisters here on KTC. What has changed in my life since June 8th? Not a lot really. Summer has been busy with camps for the kiddos, camping, fishing, hanging out at the lake, doing yard work, etc, etc, etc. The biggest difference between this year and summers before is that I am still free from nicotine and LOVING it. I have had a few funks and foggy days since my last post but for the most part they have been pretty mild. All I can say is this: "Life is way better without nicotine". All the things I mentioned earlier used to have dip involved with them but no longer. I can fish all I want and the nic bitch knows she is NOT welcome. Trust me, she has tried to creep back into my life but I have learned (with the help of my KTC family) how to keep her out of my life. Summer used to be fun but now summers are GREAT. Everything is better when you are no longer a slave to a can.
Two things to remember:
1). You see her (the NB) in a store, flip her the bird and say "Not today Bitch"
2). She whispers in your ear, tell her to Eff Off.
Stay involved, Stay Quit
Great to hear Raider! Keep at it today brother!
I went fishing this morning. Isn't it grand to be free of that whore. I didn't think about her once while fishing. Quit with you Raid!
Thanks for commenting Derk and Doc. Not having to think about it is awesome. No more thinking "shit, will this can last me the rest of the day?" Everything is easier and better without her. Glad to be quit with you guys.
Keep it up Raider. Enjoy the freedom, hate the poison!
Ur crushing it Raider. Didn't ever think you would do anything less! Quit with you today....again!
Quitting is soooo much easier when you have brother/sisterhood and accountability. You lose those, you lose. Keep em held tight and you can only succeed.
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WOW. It's been over 2 months since I posted in my intro. Today is day 175 for me and I am thankful for all my brothers and sisters here on KTC. What has changed in my life since June 8th? Not a lot really. Summer has been busy with camps for the kiddos, camping, fishing, hanging out at the lake, doing yard work, etc, etc, etc. The biggest difference between this year and summers before is that I am still free from nicotine and LOVING it. I have had a few funks and foggy days since my last post but for the most part they have been pretty mild. All I can say is this: "Life is way better without nicotine". All the things I mentioned earlier used to have dip involved with them but no longer. I can fish all I want and the nic bitch knows she is NOT welcome. Trust me, she has tried to creep back into my life but I have learned (with the help of my KTC family) how to keep her out of my life. Summer used to be fun but now summers are GREAT. Everything is better when you are no longer a slave to a can.
Two things to remember:
1). You see her (the NB) in a store, flip her the bird and say "Not today Bitch"
2). She whispers in your ear, tell her to Eff Off.
Stay involved, Stay Quit
Great to hear Raider! Keep at it today brother!
I went fishing this morning. Isn't it grand to be free of that whore. I didn't think about her once while fishing. Quit with you Raid!
Thanks for commenting Derk and Doc. Not having to think about it is awesome. No more thinking "shit, will this can last me the rest of the day?" Everything is easier and better without her. Glad to be quit with you guys.
Keep it up Raider. Enjoy the freedom, hate the poison!
Ur crushing it Raider. Didn't ever think you would do anything less! Quit with you today....again!
Quitting is soooo much easier when you have brother/sisterhood and accountability. You lose those, you lose. Keep em held tight and you can only succeed.
Always great to read your perspective-- new quitters, pay attention to this guy!
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So yesterday my neighbors daughter celebrated her birthday so we stopped over. My neighbor has his own dirty little secret, his wife knows but his daughter doesn't. He's not a dipper. It he likes a cigar every now and then. At least it used to be every now and then. Now it's a daily occurrence. Any how, I will work on him later with that. Last night we had a few beers and he lit one up. I will admit I do like the smell but that's it. He looked at me, smiled and asked if I wanted one. Didn't even hesitate. Hell no was my answer. My first though was the almost 200 days of quit going down the shitter. My next though was how it would have been a slap in the face to all of you. I love being quit and there was no way I could have caved because I posted roll and promised all of you that I would remain clean.
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That's how we roll right there. Keep on standing up for what you believe is best for you and all of us. Way to be Raider. Proud to call you a brother.
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Hell yeah, Raider won again!
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Congrats on 200 bud..
A big hell no to nicotine every day for the last 200 days, keep rockin it dude, proud to be quit with you today
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Congrats on 200 bud..
A big hell no to nicotine every day for the last 200 days, keep rockin it dude, proud to be quit with you today
Yep! Way to be Raider. Welcome to the 2nd floor bro. You are doing this, just keep going!
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If we are here and posting roll daily, we are all winning.
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If we are here and posting roll daily, we are all winning.
Win with you all today!
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Congrats on 200 my quit twin!!!! ;)
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Nice 200 straight victories Raider! glad you came along, my quit is stronger because of it.
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ What Brett said. Congrats but an even bigger THANK YOU for supporting us all.
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I look back at the past couple of months and think, where the hell was I? What the hell was I doing that was more important than being on here 2, 3, or 4 hours a day? At the same time I think that I am trying to continue living my life as a quitter but also as a husband, father, friend, etc. Summer came and went too fast. Fishing trips, camping, spending time with the family, and being on here are all things that are extremely important to me. Since school started time has become a much more valuable resource. Now that things have settled down a bit I am going to be on here more often posting the support to others that was posted to me in the beginning.
The past few weeks have been full of various feelings. Yesterday I was feeling pretty shitty and instead of thinking the c-store is only a minute away, I hopped onto chat and MN_Ben was there. after our private chat I was feeling better and finally able to get to sleep. Thanks again Ben for your assistance. Why is this important? Because for you newbies out there, you have to realize that you are given tools here for a reason. Chat, text message, roll, etc are all things that you need to use.
One thought that crossed my mind today was this: When we first came onto KTC we were kind of like the guy/gal standing on a ledge, thinking about jumping. Fortunately there was someone who reached out and helped us. Periodically we tend to take a peak over the ledge and wonder...what if? That's when you gotta remember who your friends are and what tools you have been given. Don't be the fool to take another step on the ledge. Stay clean today
I am not or will I ever be cured for I am an addict. I know deep in my heart that I can never again have one for any reason.
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NEVER AGAIN FOR ANY REASON:
The more normal lives we live the greater the chance of diving back into the can we have.
I was just thinking this morning about my previous 3 year stoppage and what the hell happened to make me start again. I had quit after I had some tissue removed from my back, right above the crack where the sun hits when your bent over in the garden. For 3 years I ignored all her comments and requests to give her another chance. As I said before I paid at the pump in an effort to keep her out of my mind. Then it happened. I went hunting with my brother-in-law. We hunted for the first day and I was fine. On day 2 it happened, he pulled out his can and I grabbed a small pinch off of it. Remember this was a long time ago.
Quite some time ago Mogul said it was like I was able to locate the switch and completely turn it off. Well let me tell you, just as quick as you can turn it off, you can turn it on. The small pinch I grabbed turned that fucking switch back on almost instantly. I remember my BIL asking if I can have just one and of course I said Yes I can. It took a little bit for the nicotine to get back in my system but once it did, I was hooked again.
When your brain is telling you that just one is okay, remember that it is the nic bitch trying to crawl back into your life. You can NEVER have JUST ONE.
Yes we want to live a normal life but we must guard our quit at all costs. Taking a minute or so to Post Roll Daily isn't to much to ask. Isn't a minute or so worth it to protect what you have been working so hard at?
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NEVER AGAIN FOR ANY REASON:
The more normal lives we live the greater the chance of diving back into the can we have.
I was just thinking this morning about my previous 3 year stoppage and what the hell happened to make me start again. I had quit after I had some tissue removed from my back, right above the crack where the sun hits when your bent over in the garden. For 3 years I ignored all her comments and requests to give her another chance. As I said before I paid at the pump in an effort to keep her out of my mind. Then it happened. I went hunting with my brother-in-law. We hunted for the first day and I was fine. On day 2 it happened, he pulled out his can and I grabbed a small pinch off of it. Remember this was a long time ago.
Quite some time ago Mogul said it was like I was able to locate the switch and completely turn it off. Well let me tell you, just as quick as you can turn it off, you can turn it on. The small pinch I grabbed turned that fucking switch back on almost instantly. I remember my BIL asking if I can have just one and of course I said Yes I can. It took a little bit for the nicotine to get back in my system but once it did, I was hooked again.
When your brain is telling you that just one is okay, remember that it is the nic bitch trying to crawl back into your life. You can NEVER have JUST ONE.
Yes we want to live a normal life but we must guard our quit at all costs. Taking a minute or so to Post Roll Daily isn't to much to ask. Isn't a minute or so worth it to protect what you have been working so hard at?
A minute or two is damn sure worth it. Cancer would take more then a minute or two of your day. Quit with you Raider
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NEVER AGAIN FOR ANY REASON:
The more normal lives we live the greater the chance of diving back into the can we have.
I was just thinking this morning about my previous 3 year stoppage and what the hell happened to make me start again. I had quit after I had some tissue removed from my back, right above the crack where the sun hits when your bent over in the garden. For 3 years I ignored all her comments and requests to give her another chance. As I said before I paid at the pump in an effort to keep her out of my mind. Then it happened. I went hunting with my brother-in-law. We hunted for the first day and I was fine. On day 2 it happened, he pulled out his can and I grabbed a small pinch off of it. Remember this was a long time ago.
Quite some time ago Mogul said it was like I was able to locate the switch and completely turn it off. Well let me tell you, just as quick as you can turn it off, you can turn it on. The small pinch I grabbed turned that fucking switch back on almost instantly. I remember my BIL asking if I can have just one and of course I said Yes I can. It took a little bit for the nicotine to get back in my system but once it did, I was hooked again.
When your brain is telling you that just one is okay, remember that it is the nic bitch trying to crawl back into your life. You can NEVER have JUST ONE.
Yes we want to live a normal life but we must guard our quit at all costs. Taking a minute or so to Post Roll Daily isn't to much to ask. Isn't a minute or so worth it to protect what you have been working so hard at?
It certainly is worth it..
Great post Raider
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NEVER AGAIN FOR ANY REASON:
The more normal lives we live the greater the chance of diving back into the can we have.
I was just thinking this morning about my previous 3 year stoppage and what the hell happened to make me start again. I had quit after I had some tissue removed from my back, right above the crack where the sun hits when your bent over in the garden. For 3 years I ignored all her comments and requests to give her another chance. As I said before I paid at the pump in an effort to keep her out of my mind. Then it happened. I went hunting with my brother-in-law. We hunted for the first day and I was fine. On day 2 it happened, he pulled out his can and I grabbed a small pinch off of it. Remember this was a long time ago.
Quite some time ago Mogul said it was like I was able to locate the switch and completely turn it off. Well let me tell you, just as quick as you can turn it off, you can turn it on. The small pinch I grabbed turned that fucking switch back on almost instantly. I remember my BIL asking if I can have just one and of course I said Yes I can. It took a little bit for the nicotine to get back in my system but once it did, I was hooked again.
When your brain is telling you that just one is okay, remember that it is the nic bitch trying to crawl back into your life. You can NEVER have JUST ONE.
Yes we want to live a normal life but we must guard our quit at all costs. Taking a minute or so to Post Roll Daily isn't to much to ask. Isn't a minute or so worth it to protect what you have been working so hard at?
It certainly is worth it..
Great post Raider
indeed a good post. I though you were doing housework?
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NEVER AGAIN FOR ANY REASON:
The more normal lives we live the greater the chance of diving back into the can we have.
I was just thinking this morning about my previous 3 year stoppage and what the hell happened to make me start again. I had quit after I had some tissue removed from my back, right above the crack where the sun hits when your bent over in the garden. For 3 years I ignored all her comments and requests to give her another chance. As I said before I paid at the pump in an effort to keep her out of my mind. Then it happened. I went hunting with my brother-in-law. We hunted for the first day and I was fine. On day 2 it happened, he pulled out his can and I grabbed a small pinch off of it. Remember this was a long time ago.
Quite some time ago Mogul said it was like I was able to locate the switch and completely turn it off. Well let me tell you, just as quick as you can turn it off, you can turn it on. The small pinch I grabbed turned that fucking switch back on almost instantly. I remember my BIL asking if I can have just one and of course I said Yes I can. It took a little bit for the nicotine to get back in my system but once it did, I was hooked again.
When your brain is telling you that just one is okay, remember that it is the nic bitch trying to crawl back into your life. You can NEVER have JUST ONE.
Yes we want to live a normal life but we must guard our quit at all costs. Taking a minute or so to Post Roll Daily isn't to much to ask. Isn't a minute or so worth it to protect what you have been working so hard at?
It certainly is worth it..
Great post Raider
indeed a good post. I though you were doing housework?
what can I say, I'm easily distr... hey look a squirrel. Now off to get the chores done. I was reading my intro to remind myself why I am still here. Good thing to do every now and then.
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NEVER AGAIN FOR ANY REASON:
The more normal lives we live the greater the chance of diving back into the can we have.
I was just thinking this morning about my previous 3 year stoppage and what the hell happened to make me start again. I had quit after I had some tissue removed from my back, right above the crack where the sun hits when your bent over in the garden. For 3 years I ignored all her comments and requests to give her another chance. As I said before I paid at the pump in an effort to keep her out of my mind. Then it happened. I went hunting with my brother-in-law. We hunted for the first day and I was fine. On day 2 it happened, he pulled out his can and I grabbed a small pinch off of it. Remember this was a long time ago.
Quite some time ago Mogul said it was like I was able to locate the switch and completely turn it off. Well let me tell you, just as quick as you can turn it off, you can turn it on. The small pinch I grabbed turned that fucking switch back on almost instantly. I remember my BIL asking if I can have just one and of course I said Yes I can. It took a little bit for the nicotine to get back in my system but once it did, I was hooked again.
When your brain is telling you that just one is okay, remember that it is the nic bitch trying to crawl back into your life. You can NEVER have JUST ONE.
Yes we want to live a normal life but we must guard our quit at all costs. Taking a minute or so to Post Roll Daily isn't to much to ask. Isn't a minute or so worth it to protect what you have been working so hard at?
It certainly is worth it..
Great post Raider
indeed a good post. I though you were doing housework?
what can I say, I'm easily distr... hey look a squirrel. Now off to get the chores done. I was reading my intro to remind myself why I am still here. Good thing to do every now and then.
Living what you preach! Proud to quit with you Raider.
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Glad you're back in action Raider- your writing helps my quit!
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With ALL the damn tools we have at our disposal, why in the hell do people think that having one and coming back is OK? WTF is wrong with you caving fuck stains? You may say, but quitting is hard, or my dog died, or my wife and I had a big fight. Nobody gives a shit about that. what we give a shit about is your quit and how you threw a big fat one in our face. then your sorry asses come crawling back asking for forgiveness and begin posting roll.
Well let me tell ya Sally, it don't work like that. The 3 questions need to be answered before proceeding. Why you may ask? Well it's for you and other quitters. Everyone to learn from your fuck up. Did you have the tools? Did you use the tools? Why the fuck not? I have heard very little conversation about a Contract to Cave. Is that in your wallet? Why didn't you use it? What makes you think that you will be successful this time? I know deep in my heart that I will not cave. How can I say this? Well the past 238 days have been filled with a shitload of reasons for me to cave but I have NOT because of one thing. I HONOR my word. I Post Roll daily and because of that, the Nic Bitch has got ZERO chance of getting me back in the sack.
June is my group. I love those guys in there. Yes we may be quiet at times but we are always watching from our bar stools at the Saloon.
A certain quitter (serial caver) caused a shitstorm today and an Admin asked "What rule did he break"? that was a great question. What rule did he break? Really, none. People are rightfully pissed off at him and want him to leave. Ignore him and he will go away because the attention will not be on him any longer. Will he stay quit, hopefully he does. I wouldn't wish this horseshit on anyone, except ISIS, Fuck them too.
There needs to be a solution for repeat offenders. I am proposing a Probation Group. Let them spend their 100 days to HOF there then after they complete that (if they do) get them hooked up with their group.
CAVING NEVER SOLVES ANYTHING!!! It only adds to your problems. If you haven't figured that our by now, maybe you aren't ready for this. KTC is extreme quitting, or at least it is supposed to be. I have seen way too much ball coddling lately. Retreads need to be grabbed by their balls and drug down the hallway. Make them understand where they fucked up and what they need to do in order to be QUIT.
End Rant.
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With ALL the damn tools we have at our disposal, why in the hell do people think that having one and coming back is OK? WTF is wrong with you caving fuck stains? You may say, but quitting is hard, or my dog died, or my wife and I had a big fight. Nobody gives a shit about that. what we give a shit about is your quit and how you threw a big fat one in our face. then your sorry asses come crawling back asking for forgiveness and begin posting roll.
Well let me tell ya Sally, it don't work like that. The 3 questions need to be answered before proceeding. Why you may ask? Well it's for you and other quitters. Everyone to learn from your fuck up. Did you have the tools? Did you use the tools? Why the fuck not? I have heard very little conversation about a Contract to Cave. Is that in your wallet? Why didn't you use it? What makes you think that you will be successful this time? I know deep in my heart that I will not cave. How can I say this? Well the past 238 days have been filled with a shitload of reasons for me to cave but I have NOT because of one thing. I HONOR my word. I Post Roll daily and because of that, the Nic Bitch has got ZERO chance of getting me back in the sack.
June is my group. I love those guys in there. Yes we may be quiet at times but we are always watching from our bar stools at the Saloon.
A certain quitter (serial caver) caused a shitstorm today and an Admin asked "What rule did he break"? that was a great question. What rule did he break? Really, none. People are rightfully pissed off at him and want him to leave. Ignore him and he will go away because the attention will not be on him any longer. Will he stay quit, hopefully he does. I wouldn't wish this horseshit on anyone, except ISIS, Fuck them too.
There needs to be a solution for repeat offenders. I am proposing a Probation Group. Let them spend their 100 days to HOF there then after they complete that (if they do) get them hooked up with their group.
CAVING NEVER SOLVES ANYTHING!!! It only adds to your problems. If you haven't figured that our by now, maybe you aren't ready for this. KTC is extreme quitting, or at least it is supposed to be. I have seen way too much ball coddling lately. Retreads need to be grabbed by their balls and drug down the hallway. Make them understand where they fucked up and what they need to do in order to be QUIT.
End Rant.
Raider, I love your post. This is my thought. Some peeps still prefer addiction over the desire to overcome it. Too many come here out of guilt...feeling they should quit but not wanting it. I have been on quite a journey. I don't hate these people, I actually like them because I once was them. Full of guilt, remorse, anger and shame. I thought willpower was what I needed. It wasn't until my, "a ha" or epitome that addiction is hating something but that something controls you.
Unfortunately, and I see it in the young 20 something men that are out to prove something...Humility and accepting that you are addicted is step one. Most 20 somethings are motivated by logic. Addicts are changed and logic doesn't fit the regular mold. We need help and support. We need systems to keep impulses...well, paused.
I am an addict. KTC taught me to quit. Not on my terms but on KTC terms. This program is not one that can be graded on the curve.
If you only feel guilty...fuck off and chew.
If you are an addict and sick of the slavery, loyalty, cost or ugliness of being pathetic..(When that's not you!) Then humble yourself and post up, we need you. We can help you but together, we can beat this!
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I told nicotine to eff off today for all of you. Without you all I would not have this feeling of hate for the drug we have all become addicted to.
Hey Nic Bitch: 'Finger'
My quit is stronger because of my Brothers and Sister in June 14, and the rest of you all.
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11 months ago I had an appointment with a dentist to have a crown done. I had on onlay that was installed back in 1983 and it finally failed. At the time my normal process was to not dip the day of my appointment only to reward myself for being a good patient afterwards. That appointment was no different. After I had my temporary crown done I hopped into my truck, grabbed a can, and packed one in.
Today was different. Although I have been to the dentist MANY times since my visit 11 months ago (2 cleanings, abscess, and 2 root canals), this one felt like I made a major accomplishment. Today I had another new crown installed (2 weeks ago they did the crown prep and root canal). I attribute many things to my poor teeth health. We do not have fluoride in our water, never a good flosser, way too much soda (ascorbic acid) and dipping. My accomplishment today was this, after I left the dentist office, the first thing I thought of was how nice it was to NOT want to have a dip. The thought of packing one in never crossed my mind but the thought of the freedom I have earned over the past 259 days did cross my mind. It feels great to be free from nicotine.
I am damn glad to be quit with all of you today.
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11 months ago I had an appointment with a dentist to have a crown done. I had on onlay that was installed back in 1983 and it finally failed. At the time my normal process was to not dip the day of my appointment only to reward myself for being a good patient afterwards. That appointment was no different. After I had my temporary crown done I hopped into my truck, grabbed a can, and packed one in.
Today was different. Although I have been to the dentist MANY times since my visit 11 months ago (2 cleanings, abscess, and 2 root canals), this one felt like I made a major accomplishment. Today I had another new crown installed (2 weeks ago they did the crown prep and root canal). I attribute many things to my poor teeth health. We do not have fluoride in our water, never a good flosser, way too much soda (ascorbic acid) and dipping. My accomplishment today was this, after I left the dentist office, the first thing I thought of was how nice it was to NOT want to have a dip. The thought of packing one in never crossed my mind but the thought of the freedom I have earned over the past 259 days did cross my mind. It feels great to be free from nicotine.
I am damn glad to be quit with all of you today.
Nice win!
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11 months ago I had an appointment with a dentist to have a crown done. I had on onlay that was installed back in 1983 and it finally failed. At the time my normal process was to not dip the day of my appointment only to reward myself for being a good patient afterwards. That appointment was no different. After I had my temporary crown done I hopped into my truck, grabbed a can, and packed one in.
Today was different. Although I have been to the dentist MANY times since my visit 11 months ago (2 cleanings, abscess, and 2 root canals), this one felt like I made a major accomplishment. Today I had another new crown installed (2 weeks ago they did the crown prep and root canal). I attribute many things to my poor teeth health. We do not have fluoride in our water, never a good flosser, way too much soda (ascorbic acid) and dipping. My accomplishment today was this, after I left the dentist office, the first thing I thought of was how nice it was to NOT want to have a dip. The thought of packing one in never crossed my mind but the thought of the freedom I have earned over the past 259 days did cross my mind. It feels great to be free from nicotine.
I am damn glad to be quit with all of you today.
Nice win!
Great work Raider!
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11 months ago I had an appointment with a dentist to have a crown done. I had on onlay that was installed back in 1983 and it finally failed. At the time my normal process was to not dip the day of my appointment only to reward myself for being a good patient afterwards. That appointment was no different. After I had my temporary crown done I hopped into my truck, grabbed a can, and packed one in.
Today was different. Although I have been to the dentist MANY times since my visit 11 months ago (2 cleanings, abscess, and 2 root canals), this one felt like I made a major accomplishment. Today I had another new crown installed (2 weeks ago they did the crown prep and root canal). I attribute many things to my poor teeth health. We do not have fluoride in our water, never a good flosser, way too much soda (ascorbic acid) and dipping. My accomplishment today was this, after I left the dentist office, the first thing I thought of was how nice it was to NOT want to have a dip. The thought of packing one in never crossed my mind but the thought of the freedom I have earned over the past 259 days did cross my mind. It feels great to be free from nicotine.
I am damn glad to be quit with all of you today.
Nice win!
Great work Raider!
Keep quitting Raider. Keep winning. It still gets better than this
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11 months ago I had an appointment with a dentist to have a crown done. I had on onlay that was installed back in 1983 and it finally failed. At the time my normal process was to not dip the day of my appointment only to reward myself for being a good patient afterwards. That appointment was no different. After I had my temporary crown done I hopped into my truck, grabbed a can, and packed one in.
Today was different. Although I have been to the dentist MANY times since my visit 11 months ago (2 cleanings, abscess, and 2 root canals), this one felt like I made a major accomplishment. Today I had another new crown installed (2 weeks ago they did the crown prep and root canal). I attribute many things to my poor teeth health. We do not have fluoride in our water, never a good flosser, way too much soda (ascorbic acid) and dipping. My accomplishment today was this, after I left the dentist office, the first thing I thought of was how nice it was to NOT want to have a dip. The thought of packing one in never crossed my mind but the thought of the freedom I have earned over the past 259 days did cross my mind. It feels great to be free from nicotine.
I am damn glad to be quit with all of you today.
Nice win!
Great work Raider!
Keep quitting Raider. Keep winning. It still gets better than this
It's already awesome and you say it gets better ? I'm sticking around for that.
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As I near day 300 I think about some improvements made in my life lately and other areas where I have not done so well. Stopping the use of Nicotine was a huge step in self improvement but there were other areas in my life that needed improving too. Quitting nicotine has scared to living crap out of me. While using I rarely worried about cancer but since quitting it seems to be on my mind all the time. I honestly believe that being scared helps me stay quit. A pimple show up and I wonder what if? I have had more dentists in my mouth in the last 300 days than I ever had (1 abscess and 2 root canals with full gold crowns). Why in the hell did we (all us addicts) think that using tobacco products was a good idea? I know many of us started at a young age and thought that we could quit anytime we wanted. Then I think of how I came to this site. I thank God on a daily basis that I was directed to KTC where I could begin a new life as a quitter. I thank God for all my brothers and sisters in here that help keep me motivated. I also thank God for the cavers because I know by seeing failures it helps me stay in control of my life. Kicking nicotine out of my life has become a new daily hobby that gets easier every day. I rarely get craves but the nic bitch does show up at my door occasionally but telling her to eff off has gotten pretty easy.
My involvement on the site has had its ups and downs. Some dayÂ’s all I have the strength for is to post roll and disappear. Some days I am able to spend time in chat and some days I am not. Strolling through the Intro lounge is also sometimes a bit intermittent. There are many guys and gals on here that spend a lot of time on here and for that I applaud you. I do what I can, when I can and am currently trying to do better by posting support more often.
Now on to other areas I am working on or need to work on.
I used to drink pretty heavily, not getting drunk drinking but still drinking way too much. It was nothing for me to down 4 or 5 beers and maybe a mixed drink or two. When we decided to cut down on Diet Pepsi my hard liquor consumption went down. A half gallon bottle of Jack Daniels would last me about 3 weeks. When the DP was limited, so was the JD. My half gallon bottle started lasting 5 to 6 weeks. I always enjoyed a shot with a beer. As I neared the age of 50 my desire to drink hard liquor diminished. Sure I still enjoy a shot every now and then but as of today, it has been about 3 weeks since I had any hard liquor and my beer consumption has come down as well.
Now that I feel like I have my alcohol consumption under control my next area to address is my weight. I have had issues with my weight since I had some major abdominal surgery about 22 years ago. Due to some complications with having my Gall Bladder removed, I also have a nice 12 inch scar going right down the middle of my stomach plus a few others. That being said, my weight has been hard to control because of all the scar tissue (sounds like I am making excuses right)? Well I guess I am because when I was on Weight Watchers I had myself down to about 220 lbs. I am currently running about 260 and really need to get myself back down to 220 again, for me. My family will benefit from my weight loss too but that is secondary. Time to get to work on that.
I will end up by saying that I am damn glad to be quit with you all and Thank you all for your support.
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As I near day 300 I think about some improvements made in my life lately and other areas where I have not done so well. Stopping the use of Nicotine was a huge step in self improvement but there were other areas in my life that needed improving too. Quitting nicotine has scared to living crap out of me. While using I rarely worried about cancer but since quitting it seems to be on my mind all the time. I honestly believe that being scared helps me stay quit. A pimple show up and I wonder what if? I have had more dentists in my mouth in the last 300 days than I ever had (1 abscess and 2 root canals with full gold crowns). Why in the hell did we (all us addicts) think that using tobacco products was a good idea? I know many of us started at a young age and thought that we could quit anytime we wanted. Then I think of how I came to this site. I thank God on a daily basis that I was directed to KTC where I could begin a new life as a quitter. I thank God for all my brothers and sisters in here that help keep me motivated. I also thank God for the cavers because I know by seeing failures it helps me stay in control of my life. Kicking nicotine out of my life has become a new daily hobby that gets easier every day. I rarely get craves but the nic bitch does show up at my door occasionally but telling her to eff off has gotten pretty easy.
My involvement on the site has had its ups and downs. Some dayÂ’s all I have the strength for is to post roll and disappear. Some days I am able to spend time in chat and some days I am not. Strolling through the Intro lounge is also sometimes a bit intermittent. There are many guys and gals on here that spend a lot of time on here and for that I applaud you. I do what I can, when I can and am currently trying to do better by posting support more often.
Now on to other areas I am working on or need to work on.
I used to drink pretty heavily, not getting drunk drinking but still drinking way too much. It was nothing for me to down 4 or 5 beers and maybe a mixed drink or two. When we decided to cut down on Diet Pepsi my hard liquor consumption went down. A half gallon bottle of Jack Daniels would last me about 3 weeks. When the DP was limited, so was the JD. My half gallon bottle started lasting 5 to 6 weeks. I always enjoyed a shot with a beer. As I neared the age of 50 my desire to drink hard liquor diminished. Sure I still enjoy a shot every now and then but as of today, it has been about 3 weeks since I had any hard liquor and my beer consumption has come down as well.
Now that I feel like I have my alcohol consumption under control my next area to address is my weight. I have had issues with my weight since I had some major abdominal surgery about 22 years ago. Due to some complications with having my Gall Bladder removed, I also have a nice 12 inch scar going right down the middle of my stomach plus a few others. That being said, my weight has been hard to control because of all the scar tissue (sounds like I am making excuses right)? Well I guess I am because when I was on Weight Watchers I had myself down to about 220 lbs. I am currently running about 260 and really need to get myself back down to 220 again, for me. My family will benefit from my weight loss too but that is secondary. Time to get to work on that.
I will end up by saying that I am damn glad to be quit with you all and Thank you all for your support.
You are badass. Determined. Dedicated. Loyal. And, an inspiration. I love your quit.
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As I near day 300 I think about some improvements made in my life lately and other areas where I have not done so well. Stopping the use of Nicotine was a huge step in self improvement but there were other areas in my life that needed improving too. Quitting nicotine has scared to living crap out of me. While using I rarely worried about cancer but since quitting it seems to be on my mind all the time. I honestly believe that being scared helps me stay quit. A pimple show up and I wonder what if? I have had more dentists in my mouth in the last 300 days than I ever had (1 abscess and 2 root canals with full gold crowns). Why in the hell did we (all us addicts) think that using tobacco products was a good idea? I know many of us started at a young age and thought that we could quit anytime we wanted. Then I think of how I came to this site. I thank God on a daily basis that I was directed to KTC where I could begin a new life as a quitter. I thank God for all my brothers and sisters in here that help keep me motivated. I also thank God for the cavers because I know by seeing failures it helps me stay in control of my life. Kicking nicotine out of my life has become a new daily hobby that gets easier every day. I rarely get craves but the nic bitch does show up at my door occasionally but telling her to eff off has gotten pretty easy.
My involvement on the site has had its ups and downs. Some dayÂ’s all I have the strength for is to post roll and disappear. Some days I am able to spend time in chat and some days I am not. Strolling through the Intro lounge is also sometimes a bit intermittent. There are many guys and gals on here that spend a lot of time on here and for that I applaud you. I do what I can, when I can and am currently trying to do better by posting support more often.
Now on to other areas I am working on or need to work on.
I used to drink pretty heavily, not getting drunk drinking but still drinking way too much. It was nothing for me to down 4 or 5 beers and maybe a mixed drink or two. When we decided to cut down on Diet Pepsi my hard liquor consumption went down. A half gallon bottle of Jack Daniels would last me about 3 weeks. When the DP was limited, so was the JD. My half gallon bottle started lasting 5 to 6 weeks. I always enjoyed a shot with a beer. As I neared the age of 50 my desire to drink hard liquor diminished. Sure I still enjoy a shot every now and then but as of today, it has been about 3 weeks since I had any hard liquor and my beer consumption has come down as well.
Now that I feel like I have my alcohol consumption under control my next area to address is my weight. I have had issues with my weight since I had some major abdominal surgery about 22 years ago. Due to some complications with having my Gall Bladder removed, I also have a nice 12 inch scar going right down the middle of my stomach plus a few others. That being said, my weight has been hard to control because of all the scar tissue (sounds like I am making excuses right)? Well I guess I am because when I was on Weight Watchers I had myself down to about 220 lbs. I am currently running about 260 and really need to get myself back down to 220 again, for me. My family will benefit from my weight loss too but that is secondary. Time to get to work on that.
I will end up by saying that I am damn glad to be quit with you all and Thank you all for your support.
You are badass. Determined. Dedicated. Loyal. And, an inspiration. I love your quit.
Thanks Ginet. It's because of badasses like yourself that I am where I am.
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As I near day 300 I think about some improvements made in my life lately and other areas where I have not done so well. Stopping the use of Nicotine was a huge step in self improvement but there were other areas in my life that needed improving too. Quitting nicotine has scared to living crap out of me. While using I rarely worried about cancer but since quitting it seems to be on my mind all the time. I honestly believe that being scared helps me stay quit. A pimple show up and I wonder what if? I have had more dentists in my mouth in the last 300 days than I ever had (1 abscess and 2 root canals with full gold crowns). Why in the hell did we (all us addicts) think that using tobacco products was a good idea? I know many of us started at a young age and thought that we could quit anytime we wanted. Then I think of how I came to this site. I thank God on a daily basis that I was directed to KTC where I could begin a new life as a quitter. I thank God for all my brothers and sisters in here that help keep me motivated. I also thank God for the cavers because I know by seeing failures it helps me stay in control of my life. Kicking nicotine out of my life has become a new daily hobby that gets easier every day. I rarely get craves but the nic bitch does show up at my door occasionally but telling her to eff off has gotten pretty easy.
My involvement on the site has had its ups and downs. Some dayÂ’s all I have the strength for is to post roll and disappear. Some days I am able to spend time in chat and some days I am not. Strolling through the Intro lounge is also sometimes a bit intermittent. There are many guys and gals on here that spend a lot of time on here and for that I applaud you. I do what I can, when I can and am currently trying to do better by posting support more often.
Now on to other areas I am working on or need to work on.
I used to drink pretty heavily, not getting drunk drinking but still drinking way too much. It was nothing for me to down 4 or 5 beers and maybe a mixed drink or two. When we decided to cut down on Diet Pepsi my hard liquor consumption went down. A half gallon bottle of Jack Daniels would last me about 3 weeks. When the DP was limited, so was the JD. My half gallon bottle started lasting 5 to 6 weeks. I always enjoyed a shot with a beer. As I neared the age of 50 my desire to drink hard liquor diminished. Sure I still enjoy a shot every now and then but as of today, it has been about 3 weeks since I had any hard liquor and my beer consumption has come down as well.
Now that I feel like I have my alcohol consumption under control my next area to address is my weight. I have had issues with my weight since I had some major abdominal surgery about 22 years ago. Due to some complications with having my Gall Bladder removed, I also have a nice 12 inch scar going right down the middle of my stomach plus a few others. That being said, my weight has been hard to control because of all the scar tissue (sounds like I am making excuses right)? Well I guess I am because when I was on Weight Watchers I had myself down to about 220 lbs. I am currently running about 260 and really need to get myself back down to 220 again, for me. My family will benefit from my weight loss too but that is secondary. Time to get to work on that.
I will end up by saying that I am damn glad to be quit with you all and Thank you all for your support.
You are badass. Determined. Dedicated. Loyal. And, an inspiration. I love your quit.
Thanks Ginet. It's because of badasses like yourself that I am where I am.
Raider,
Everything you wrote (except for the gall bladder thing) is me to a T!
I couldn't focus on shit the first year except keeping dip out of my mouth. Now that I am more comfortable in my quit (not Complacent), I am turning my attention more on losing weight and getting in shape again. For me, cutting way back on the drinking is key for me. When I drink, I eat potato chips, not broccoli!
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As I near day 300 I think about some improvements made in my life lately and other areas where I have not done so well. Stopping the use of Nicotine was a huge step in self improvement but there were other areas in my life that needed improving too. Quitting nicotine has scared to living crap out of me. While using I rarely worried about cancer but since quitting it seems to be on my mind all the time. I honestly believe that being scared helps me stay quit. A pimple show up and I wonder what if? I have had more dentists in my mouth in the last 300 days than I ever had (1 abscess and 2 root canals with full gold crowns). Why in the hell did we (all us addicts) think that using tobacco products was a good idea? I know many of us started at a young age and thought that we could quit anytime we wanted. Then I think of how I came to this site. I thank God on a daily basis that I was directed to KTC where I could begin a new life as a quitter. I thank God for all my brothers and sisters in here that help keep me motivated. I also thank God for the cavers because I know by seeing failures it helps me stay in control of my life. Kicking nicotine out of my life has become a new daily hobby that gets easier every day. I rarely get craves but the nic bitch does show up at my door occasionally but telling her to eff off has gotten pretty easy.
My involvement on the site has had its ups and downs. Some dayÂ’s all I have the strength for is to post roll and disappear. Some days I am able to spend time in chat and some days I am not. Strolling through the Intro lounge is also sometimes a bit intermittent. There are many guys and gals on here that spend a lot of time on here and for that I applaud you. I do what I can, when I can and am currently trying to do better by posting support more often.
Now on to other areas I am working on or need to work on.
I used to drink pretty heavily, not getting drunk drinking but still drinking way too much. It was nothing for me to down 4 or 5 beers and maybe a mixed drink or two. When we decided to cut down on Diet Pepsi my hard liquor consumption went down. A half gallon bottle of Jack Daniels would last me about 3 weeks. When the DP was limited, so was the JD. My half gallon bottle started lasting 5 to 6 weeks. I always enjoyed a shot with a beer. As I neared the age of 50 my desire to drink hard liquor diminished. Sure I still enjoy a shot every now and then but as of today, it has been about 3 weeks since I had any hard liquor and my beer consumption has come down as well.
Now that I feel like I have my alcohol consumption under control my next area to address is my weight. I have had issues with my weight since I had some major abdominal surgery about 22 years ago. Due to some complications with having my Gall Bladder removed, I also have a nice 12 inch scar going right down the middle of my stomach plus a few others. That being said, my weight has been hard to control because of all the scar tissue (sounds like I am making excuses right)? Well I guess I am because when I was on Weight Watchers I had myself down to about 220 lbs. I am currently running about 260 and really need to get myself back down to 220 again, for me. My family will benefit from my weight loss too but that is secondary. Time to get to work on that.
I will end up by saying that I am damn glad to be quit with you all and Thank you all for your support.
You are badass. Determined. Dedicated. Loyal. And, an inspiration. I love your quit.
Thanks Ginet. It's because of badasses like yourself that I am where I am.
Raider,
Everything you wrote (except for the gall bladder thing) is me to a T!
I couldn't focus on shit the first year except keeping dip out of my mouth. Now that I am more comfortable in my quit (not Complacent), I am turning my attention more on losing weight and getting in shape again. For me, cutting way back on the drinking is key for me. When I drink, I eat potato chips, not broccoli!
Raider, I am glad you are making some positive changes in addition to quitting nicotine and chew.
I think when you a start making small (and big) positive changes more will follow shortly.
Proud to you quit with you!
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As I near day 300 I think about some improvements made in my life lately and other areas where I have not done so well. Stopping the use of Nicotine was a huge step in self improvement but there were other areas in my life that needed improving too. Quitting nicotine has scared to living crap out of me. While using I rarely worried about cancer but since quitting it seems to be on my mind all the time. I honestly believe that being scared helps me stay quit. A pimple show up and I wonder what if? I have had more dentists in my mouth in the last 300 days than I ever had (1 abscess and 2 root canals with full gold crowns). Why in the hell did we (all us addicts) think that using tobacco products was a good idea? I know many of us started at a young age and thought that we could quit anytime we wanted. Then I think of how I came to this site. I thank God on a daily basis that I was directed to KTC where I could begin a new life as a quitter. I thank God for all my brothers and sisters in here that help keep me motivated. I also thank God for the cavers because I know by seeing failures it helps me stay in control of my life. Kicking nicotine out of my life has become a new daily hobby that gets easier every day. I rarely get craves but the nic bitch does show up at my door occasionally but telling her to eff off has gotten pretty easy.
My involvement on the site has had its ups and downs. Some dayÂ’s all I have the strength for is to post roll and disappear. Some days I am able to spend time in chat and some days I am not. Strolling through the Intro lounge is also sometimes a bit intermittent. There are many guys and gals on here that spend a lot of time on here and for that I applaud you. I do what I can, when I can and am currently trying to do better by posting support more often.
Now on to other areas I am working on or need to work on.
I used to drink pretty heavily, not getting drunk drinking but still drinking way too much. It was nothing for me to down 4 or 5 beers and maybe a mixed drink or two. When we decided to cut down on Diet Pepsi my hard liquor consumption went down. A half gallon bottle of Jack Daniels would last me about 3 weeks. When the DP was limited, so was the JD. My half gallon bottle started lasting 5 to 6 weeks. I always enjoyed a shot with a beer. As I neared the age of 50 my desire to drink hard liquor diminished. Sure I still enjoy a shot every now and then but as of today, it has been about 3 weeks since I had any hard liquor and my beer consumption has come down as well.
Now that I feel like I have my alcohol consumption under control my next area to address is my weight. I have had issues with my weight since I had some major abdominal surgery about 22 years ago. Due to some complications with having my Gall Bladder removed, I also have a nice 12 inch scar going right down the middle of my stomach plus a few others. That being said, my weight has been hard to control because of all the scar tissue (sounds like I am making excuses right)? Well I guess I am because when I was on Weight Watchers I had myself down to about 220 lbs. I am currently running about 260 and really need to get myself back down to 220 again, for me. My family will benefit from my weight loss too but that is secondary. Time to get to work on that.
I will end up by saying that I am damn glad to be quit with you all and Thank you all for your support.
You are badass. Determined. Dedicated. Loyal. And, an inspiration. I love your quit.
Thanks Ginet. It's because of badasses like yourself that I am where I am.
Raider,
Everything you wrote (except for the gall bladder thing) is me to a T!
I couldn't focus on shit the first year except keeping dip out of my mouth. Now that I am more comfortable in my quit (not Complacent), I am turning my attention more on losing weight and getting in shape again. For me, cutting way back on the drinking is key for me. When I drink, I eat potato chips, not broccoli!
Raider, I am glad you are making some positive changes in addition to quitting nicotine and chew.
I think when you a start making small (and big) positive changes more will follow shortly.
Proud to you quit with you!
Thanks for being a badass quitter. It is appreciated.
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Congrats on 300 days free. Next up 1 year mark! WTG brother
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Congrats on 300 days free. Next up 1 year mark! WTG brother
Thanks Sox. Your support is inspiring
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Congrats on 300 days free. Next up 1 year mark! WTG brother
Thanks Sox. Your support is inspiring
Congrats to one of the baddest fucking quitters KTC has every known. Proud to quit with you every day brother! Hope to quit with ya for 300 more! 'oh yeah'
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Congrats on 300 days free. Next up 1 year mark! WTG brother
Thanks Sox. Your support is inspiring
Congrats to one of the baddest fucking quitters KTC has every known. Proud to quit with you every day brother! Hope to quit with ya for 300 more! 'oh yeah'
Awesome! Congrats! Keep being badass.
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Congrats on 300 days free. Next up 1 year mark! WTG brother
Thanks Sox. Your support is inspiring
Congrats to one of the baddest fucking quitters KTC has every known. Proud to quit with you every day brother! Hope to quit with ya for 300 more! 'oh yeah'
Awesome! Congrats! Keep being badass.
Congrats Raider, thanks for strengthening quits EDD!
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Congrats on 300 days free. Next up 1 year mark! WTG brother
Thanks Sox. Your support is inspiring
Congrats to one of the baddest fucking quitters KTC has every known. Proud to quit with you every day brother! Hope to quit with ya for 300 more! 'oh yeah'
Awesome! Congrats! Keep being badass.
Congrats Raider, thanks for strengthening quits EDD!
Congrats quit twin on 300!!!!! :)
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Congrats on 300 days free. Next up 1 year mark! WTG brother
Thanks Sox. Your support is inspiring
Congrats to one of the baddest fucking quitters KTC has every known. Proud to quit with you every day brother! Hope to quit with ya for 300 more! 'oh yeah'
Awesome! Congrats! Keep being badass.
Congrats Raider, thanks for strengthening quits EDD!
Congrats quit twin on 300!!!!! :)
WTG on the 3 bills Raider!
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Congrats on 300 days free. Next up 1 year mark! WTG brother
Thanks Sox. Your support is inspiring
Congrats to one of the baddest fucking quitters KTC has every known. Proud to quit with you every day brother! Hope to quit with ya for 300 more! 'oh yeah'
Awesome! Congrats! Keep being badass.
Congrats Raider, thanks for strengthening quits EDD!
Congrats quit twin on 300!!!!! :)
WTG on the 3 bills Raider!
Congrats Raider! 300 is a great accomplishment!
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Congrats on 300 days free. Next up 1 year mark! WTG brother
Thanks Sox. Your support is inspiring
Congrats to one of the baddest fucking quitters KTC has every known. Proud to quit with you every day brother! Hope to quit with ya for 300 more! 'oh yeah'
Awesome! Congrats! Keep being badass.
Congrats Raider, thanks for strengthening quits EDD!
Congrats quit twin on 300!!!!! :)
WTG on the 3 bills Raider!
Congrats Raider! 300 is a great accomplishment!
Way to be Raider. Congrats on keeping it quit.
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Congrats on 300 days free. Next up 1 year mark! WTG brother
Thanks Sox. Your support is inspiring
Congrats to one of the baddest fucking quitters KTC has every known. Proud to quit with you every day brother! Hope to quit with ya for 300 more! 'oh yeah'
Awesome! Congrats! Keep being badass.
Congrats Raider, thanks for strengthening quits EDD!
Congrats quit twin on 300!!!!! :)
WTG on the 3 bills Raider!
Congrats Raider! 300 is a great accomplishment!
Way to be Raider. Congrats on keeping it quit.
300 is a damn fine number. I love this quit. Nice work Raider!
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Congrats on 300 days free. Next up 1 year mark! WTG brother
Thanks Sox. Your support is inspiring
Congrats to one of the baddest fucking quitters KTC has every known. Proud to quit with you every day brother! Hope to quit with ya for 300 more! 'oh yeah'
Awesome! Congrats! Keep being badass.
Congrats Raider, thanks for strengthening quits EDD!
Congrats quit twin on 300!!!!! :)
WTG on the 3 bills Raider!
Congrats Raider! 300 is a great accomplishment!
Way to be Raider. Congrats on keeping it quit.
300 is a damn fine number. I love this quit. Nice work Raider!
Well done Raider. Merry Christmas to you and your Family.
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An entire trip around the sun with no nicotine..
Its a tremendous milestone and you should take pride in what you have accomplished B)B
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An entire trip around the sun with no nicotine..
Its a tremendous milestone and you should take pride in what you have accomplished B)B
It feels awesome. My hope is that all these other quitters behind me will soon feel the same. It's been a wild ride and these a lot of road ahead of us.
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We did one year, lets go for 2! :)
All day every day with my twin!
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We did one year, lets go for 2! :)
All day every day with my twin!
In all for it.
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365 feels great but it is just a small step in a lifelong journey to stay quit. For the noobs out there, hang in there. It gets way better then it gets awesome.
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365 feels great but it is just a small step in a lifelong journey to stay quit. For the noobs out there, hang in there. It gets way better then it gets awesome.
Raider + 365 = Stud
Way to go Bro.!
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365 feels great but it is just a small step in a lifelong journey to stay quit. For the noobs out there, hang in there. It gets way better then it gets awesome.
Raider + 365 = Stud
Way to go Bro.!
I missed this Raider , but late congrats bro! Simply outstanding! Never a doubt.
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365 feels great but it is just a small step in a lifelong journey to stay quit. For the noobs out there, hang in there. It gets way better then it gets awesome.
Raider + 365 = Stud
Way to go Bro.!
I missed this Raider , but late congrats bro! Simply outstanding! Never a doubt.
Thanks fellas. It's been a fun ride so far.
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365 feels great but it is just a small step in a lifelong journey to stay quit. For the noobs out there, hang in there. It gets way better then it gets awesome.
Raider + 365 = Stud
Way to go Bro.!
I missed this Raider , but late congrats bro! Simply outstanding! Never a doubt.
Thanks fellas. It's been a fun ride so far.
Well done Raider! Keep it up brother.
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365 feels great but it is just a small step in a lifelong journey to stay quit. For the noobs out there, hang in there. It gets way better then it gets awesome.
Raider + 365 = Stud
Way to go Bro.!
I missed this Raider , but late congrats bro! Simply outstanding! Never a doubt.
Thanks fellas. It's been a fun ride so far.
Well done Raider! Keep it up brother.
Way to be Raider. 'na na'
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Happy 400 to us! Your awesome!!! 'Cheers'
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Happy 400 to us! Your awesome!!! 'Cheers'
Nice job Raider!
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Happy 400 to us! Your awesome!!! 'Cheers'
Nice job Raider!
Thanks
Brotherhood + Accountability = 400 days Nic free
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Happy 400 to us! Your awesome!!! 'Cheers'
Nice job Raider!
Thanks
Brotherhood + Accountability = 400 days Nic free
Welcome to the 4th Floor Raider! Well done brother.
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Happy 400 to us! Your awesome!!! 'Cheers'
Nice job Raider!
Thanks
Brotherhood + Accountability = 400 days Nic free
Welcome to the 4th Floor Raider! Well done brother.
Way to be man!
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Happy 400 to us! Your awesome!!! 'Cheers'
Nice job Raider!
Thanks
Brotherhood + Accountability = 400 days Nic free
Welcome to the 4th Floor Raider! Well done brother.
Way to be man!
Congrats on 400 brother, and thanks for supporting the Goons.
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Life is funny. For the past 11 years I have been a stay at home dad and loved it, up until recently that is. Don't get me wrong, I still love being with my kiddos but now that they are in school, what's a guy to do. I figured it was time to get a job. The hard part was finding one that worked with their schedule and provided me a lot of flexibility. Where better to start than the School District that they attend.
I was fortunate to teach Computer Science in a Catholic school in Wisconsin quite a few years ago. I was never certified to teach but as a specialist we could get away with it. I loved working with the kids but never really got it. I recently applied as a Classified Substitute with our school district and was accepted. What I have found recently is that I love working with the special kiddos, you know the ones that need the extra help.
The past week I have been blessed to work 1 on 1 with a young fellow who is a cancer survivor. He had a brain tumor and is kinda hanging in there. I walk away every damn day feeling that I learned more from him than he learned from me. There is probably a lot of truth to that statement too. This kid never asked for cancer but his attitude is that he is kicking it's ass EDD. I am sure that if I had not been involved here on KTC, I would have a completely different outlook on his situation. Since starting this new job, compassion, patience, and understanding have taken a new meaning. My own kids are benefiting from my new position. I just hope that I can continue to be able to work with these kids that require so much attention.
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Life is funny. For the past 11 years I have been a stay at home dad and loved it, up until recently that is. Don't get me wrong, I still love being with my kiddos but now that they are in school, what's a guy to do. I figured it was time to get a job. The hard part was finding one that worked with their schedule and provided me a lot of flexibility. Where better to start than the School District that they attend.
I was fortunate to teach Computer Science in a Catholic school in Wisconsin quite a few years ago. I was never certified to teach but as a specialist we could get away with it. I loved working with the kids but never really got it. I recently applied as a Classified Substitute with our school district and was accepted. What I have found recently is that I love working with the special kiddos, you know the ones that need the extra help.
The past week I have been blessed to work 1 on 1 with a young fellow who is a cancer survivor. He had a brain tumor and is kinda hanging in there. I walk away every damn day feeling that I learned more from him than he learned from me. There is probably a lot of truth to that statement too. This kid never asked for cancer but his attitude is that he is kicking it's ass EDD. I am sure that if I had not been involved here on KTC, I would have a completely different outlook on his situation. Since starting this new job, compassion, patience, and understanding have taken a new meaning. My own kids are benefiting from my new position. I just hope that I can continue to be able to work with these kids that require so much attention.
This is great stuff brother. I am glad that you have decided to find something that gives you a purpose. Way to many of us go through life with our best gifts in a backpack. It has been my pleasure the quit with you for the last 399 days.
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Life is funny. For the past 11 years I have been a stay at home dad and loved it, up until recently that is. Don't get me wrong, I still love being with my kiddos but now that they are in school, what's a guy to do. I figured it was time to get a job. The hard part was finding one that worked with their schedule and provided me a lot of flexibility. Where better to start than the School District that they attend.
I was fortunate to teach Computer Science in a Catholic school in Wisconsin quite a few years ago. I was never certified to teach but as a specialist we could get away with it. I loved working with the kids but never really got it. I recently applied as a Classified Substitute with our school district and was accepted. What I have found recently is that I love working with the special kiddos, you know the ones that need the extra help.
The past week I have been blessed to work 1 on 1 with a young fellow who is a cancer survivor. He had a brain tumor and is kinda hanging in there. I walk away every damn day feeling that I learned more from him than he learned from me. There is probably a lot of truth to that statement too. This kid never asked for cancer but his attitude is that he is kicking it's ass EDD. I am sure that if I had not been involved here on KTC, I would have a completely different outlook on his situation. Since starting this new job, compassion, patience, and understanding have taken a new meaning. My own kids are benefiting from my new position. I just hope that I can continue to be able to work with these kids that require so much attention.
This is great stuff brother. I am glad that you have decided to find something that gives you a purpose. Way to many of us go through life with our best gifts in a backpack. It has been my pleasure the quit with you for the last 399 days.
Inspiring! Thank you for sharing Raider.
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Life is funny. For the past 11 years I have been a stay at home dad and loved it, up until recently that is. Don't get me wrong, I still love being with my kiddos but now that they are in school, what's a guy to do. I figured it was time to get a job. The hard part was finding one that worked with their schedule and provided me a lot of flexibility. Where better to start than the School District that they attend.
I was fortunate to teach Computer Science in a Catholic school in Wisconsin quite a few years ago. I was never certified to teach but as a specialist we could get away with it. I loved working with the kids but never really got it. I recently applied as a Classified Substitute with our school district and was accepted. What I have found recently is that I love working with the special kiddos, you know the ones that need the extra help.
The past week I have been blessed to work 1 on 1 with a young fellow who is a cancer survivor. He had a brain tumor and is kinda hanging in there. I walk away every damn day feeling that I learned more from him than he learned from me. There is probably a lot of truth to that statement too. This kid never asked for cancer but his attitude is that he is kicking it's ass EDD. I am sure that if I had not been involved here on KTC, I would have a completely different outlook on his situation. Since starting this new job, compassion, patience, and understanding have taken a new meaning. My own kids are benefiting from my new position. I just hope that I can continue to be able to work with these kids that require so much attention.
This is great stuff brother. I am glad that you have decided to find something that gives you a purpose. Way to many of us go through life with our best gifts in a backpack. It has been my pleasure the quit with you for the last 399 days.
Inspiring! Thank you for sharing Raider.
Thanks for sharing, Raider. Sounds like you have some inspiring stuff going on.
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Hey Fellow KTCers. Just a little update about me and my quit. I'm still solid as hell and have I been tested lately. I've had some family issues going on that have really tested my resolve. Nicotine has not been a single thought during these trying times. The problem is that my ability to spend time in here has been very limited and for that, I am sorry. I used to preach how being involved in here is one of the three main components to staying quit.
1). Post Roll Daily
2). Honor your word
**3). Be active in this site**
The past few months have definitely been a struggle but even after all of what has been going on, I am still very confident in my quit and that is because of you all. Obviously I am indebted to my group (June 14) but I also owe a shitload of thanks to The Goons (June 15). Candoit asked if I could keep an eye on those chaps and I accepted his offer. I am damn glad I did because they are some serious badass quitters and I am damn glad to have been there for them during their early stages. I call each of them my friends.
I am hoping that I will be able to become more active in the near future but only time will tell. For now I am just happy to say that I am still quit and still a 100% Roll Poster. Day 476 is in the books and I look forward to day 477 and beyond.
Raider
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Hey Fellow KTCers. Just a little update about me and my quit. I'm still solid as hell and have I been tested lately. I've had some family issues going on that have really tested my resolve. Nicotine has not been a single thought during these trying times. The problem is that my ability to spend time in here has been very limited and for that, I am sorry. I used to preach how being involved in here is one of the three main components to staying quit.
1). Post Roll Daily
2). Honor your word
**3). Be active in this site**
The past few months have definitely been a struggle but even after all of what has been going on, I am still very confident in my quit and that is because of you all. Obviously I am indebted to my group (June 14) but I also owe a shitload of thanks to The Goons (June 15). Candoit asked if I could keep an eye on those chaps and I accepted his offer. I am damn glad I did because they are some serious badass quitters and I am damn glad to have been there for them during their early stages. I call each of them my friends.
I am hoping that I will be able to become more active in the near future but only time will tell. For now I am just happy to say that I am still quit and still a 100% Roll Poster. Day 476 is in the books and I look forward to day 477 and beyond.
Raider
Hey Raider! Hope everything is going as good as it can be with the family. Also, on the other side, thank YOU for you involvement in June '15! We all got some solid advice from you, as well as the occasional well-deserved kick in the ass.
Take care, bro!
- Invader
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Hey Fellow KTCers. Just a little update about me and my quit. I'm still solid as hell and have I been tested lately. I've had some family issues going on that have really tested my resolve. Nicotine has not been a single thought during these trying times. The problem is that my ability to spend time in here has been very limited and for that, I am sorry. I used to preach how being involved in here is one of the three main components to staying quit.
1). Post Roll Daily
2). Honor your word
**3). Be active in this site**
The past few months have definitely been a struggle but even after all of what has been going on, I am still very confident in my quit and that is because of you all. Obviously I am indebted to my group (June 14) but I also owe a shitload of thanks to The Goons (June 15). Candoit asked if I could keep an eye on those chaps and I accepted his offer. I am damn glad I did because they are some serious badass quitters and I am damn glad to have been there for them during their early stages. I call each of them my friends.
I am hoping that I will be able to become more active in the near future but only time will tell. For now I am just happy to say that I am still quit and still a 100% Roll Poster. Day 476 is in the books and I look forward to day 477 and beyond.
Raider
Hey Raider! Hope everything is going as good as it can be with the family. Also, on the other side, thank YOU for you involvement in June '15! We all got some solid advice from you, as well as the occasional well-deserved kick in the ass.
Take care, bro!
- Invader
Raider good to hear from you. God be with you and your's with whatever is going on. Thanks for helping on my quit. I have always enjoyed your post. Damn proud to be quit with you my brother!
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Love ya, mean it.
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Big ol fat bear Stud.
Thanks for the update.
Quit on sir.
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Hey Fellow KTCers. Just a little update about me and my quit. I'm still solid as hell and have I been tested lately. I've had some family issues going on that have really tested my resolve. Nicotine has not been a single thought during these trying times. The problem is that my ability to spend time in here has been very limited and for that, I am sorry. I used to preach how being involved in here is one of the three main components to staying quit.
1). Post Roll Daily
2). Honor your word
**3). Be active in this site**
The past few months have definitely been a struggle but even after all of what has been going on, I am still very confident in my quit and that is because of you all. Obviously I am indebted to my group (June 14) but I also owe a shitload of thanks to The Goons (June 15). Candoit asked if I could keep an eye on those chaps and I accepted his offer. I am damn glad I did because they are some serious badass quitters and I am damn glad to have been there for them during their early stages. I call each of them my friends.
I am hoping that I will be able to become more active in the near future but only time will tell. For now I am just happy to say that I am still quit and still a 100% Roll Poster. Day 476 is in the books and I look forward to day 477 and beyond.
Raider
Hey Raider! Hope everything is going as good as it can be with the family. Also, on the other side, thank YOU for you involvement in June '15! We all got some solid advice from you, as well as the occasional well-deserved kick in the ass.
Take care, bro!
- Invader
Raider good to hear from you. God be with you and your's with whatever is going on. Thanks for helping on my quit. I have always enjoyed your post. Damn proud to be quit with you my brother!
Thanks for all you have done for the Goons, Raider. We are lucky to have a friend in you. You have a big heart and I'm sure it will guide you well.
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Raider, Congratulations on your 500 days quit. Cheers to +1's to come.
'party2'
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Oh man! Raider, well done in the 500 days dude! Hope all is well with you and the fam, and thanks for all the help you gave us in June '15!
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Congratulations on the 500! Awesome and I hope everything is going well for you and your family!
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Thx for the congrats but if it wasn't for you quitters out here, both young and old (in their quits as well as age) I wouldn't be where I am.
500 days of quit has been both trying and rewarding at the same time. This past weekend was our Cub Scout Camp out. One dude was packing and the thought of grabbing a pinch never crossed my mind. All I felt was pity for him about how he's nothing but a slave to a dead weed in a can.
Stay quit. If you are new at this, it gets way better.
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"One is the loneliest number that you'll ever do", unless you decided that tonight is the night to quit using nicotine. You are NOT alone when it comes to quitting. There is a HUGE number of quitters here that are willing to support you if you are willing to take the plunge.
602 days ago I took that plunge and am so fricking happy I did. First off, I quit using a product that was created to do nothing more than to kill me. Secondly, I made a shitload of friends in here. NEVER in my wildest dreams did I think that I would ever converse daily with a bunch of quitters that were fighting the same demons I was.
Was this trip easy, HELL NO!!. Was it worth it? HELL YES!!!!!!!!!! I can't express my gratitude to those that have been here when I struggled. Each day is a new part of the journey. I realize we will NEVER reach our destination until we take our very last breath. That is what keeps me going. I want to see what is around the next corner and the only way to do that is to post another +1. Something I have done every damn day for the last 602 days.
To all you newbies out there. Hang in there. POST ROLL DAILY. Make some friends. Record your journey in your Intro.
To all of you that read this, know that I quit with each and every one of you Every Damn Day.
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"One is the loneliest number that you'll ever do", unless you decided that tonight is the night to quit using nicotine. You are NOT alone when it comes to quitting. There is a HUGE number of quitters here that are willing to support you if you are willing to take the plunge.
602 days ago I took that plunge and am so fricking happy I did. First off, I quit using a product that was created to do nothing more than to kill me. Secondly, I made a shitload of friends in here. NEVER in my wildest dreams did I think that I would ever converse daily with a bunch of quitters that were fighting the same demons I was.
Was this trip easy, HELL NO!!. Was it worth it? HELL YES!!!!!!!!!! I can't express my gratitude to those that have been here when I struggled. Each day is a new part of the journey. I realize we will NEVER reach our destination until we take our very last breath. That is what keeps me going. I want to see what is around the next corner and the only way to do that is to post another +1. Something I have done every damn day for the last 602 days.
To all you newbies out there. Hang in there. POST ROLL DAILY. Make some friends. Record your journey in your Intro.
To all of you that read this, know that I quit with each and every one of you Every Damn Day.
Proud to quit with you today. Proud that you are my brother.
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"One is the loneliest number that you'll ever do", unless you decided that tonight is the night to quit using nicotine. You are NOT alone when it comes to quitting. There is a HUGE number of quitters here that are willing to support you if you are willing to take the plunge.
602 days ago I took that plunge and am so fricking happy I did. First off, I quit using a product that was created to do nothing more than to kill me. Secondly, I made a shitload of friends in here. NEVER in my wildest dreams did I think that I would ever converse daily with a bunch of quitters that were fighting the same demons I was.
Was this trip easy, HELL NO!!. Was it worth it? HELL YES!!!!!!!!!! I can't express my gratitude to those that have been here when I struggled. Each day is a new part of the journey. I realize we will NEVER reach our destination until we take our very last breath. That is what keeps me going. I want to see what is around the next corner and the only way to do that is to post another +1. Something I have done every damn day for the last 602 days.
To all you newbies out there. Hang in there. POST ROLL DAILY. Make some friends. Record your journey in your Intro.
To all of you that read this, know that I quit with each and every one of you Every Damn Day.
Proud to quit with you today. Proud that you are my brother.
This is great stuff Raider. Thanks for giving us something to shoot for!
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"One is the loneliest number that you'll ever do", unless you decided that tonight is the night to quit using nicotine. You are NOT alone when it comes to quitting. There is a HUGE number of quitters here that are willing to support you if you are willing to take the plunge.
602 days ago I took that plunge and am so fricking happy I did. First off, I quit using a product that was created to do nothing more than to kill me. Secondly, I made a shitload of friends in here. NEVER in my wildest dreams did I think that I would ever converse daily with a bunch of quitters that were fighting the same demons I was.
Was this trip easy, HELL NO!!. Was it worth it? HELL YES!!!!!!!!!! I can't express my gratitude to those that have been here when I struggled. Each day is a new part of the journey. I realize we will NEVER reach our destination until we take our very last breath. That is what keeps me going. I want to see what is around the next corner and the only way to do that is to post another +1. Something I have done every damn day for the last 602 days.
To all you newbies out there. Hang in there. POST ROLL DAILY. Make some friends. Record your journey in your Intro.
To all of you that read this, know that I quit with each and every one of you Every Damn Day.
Proud to quit with you today. Proud that you are my brother.
This is great stuff Raider. Thanks for giving us something to shoot for!
Hell yes! Thanks raider , that was awesome! Thanks for helping me along with my journey, it's people like you that make it easier!
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Happy birthday Raid!
Quit with you today.
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Happy birthday Raid!
Quit with you today.
I'm celebrating by NOT packing one in.
Thanks CD.
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Happy birthday Raid!
Quit with you today.
I'm celebrating by NOT packing one in.
Thanks CD.
Happy Birthday Raider! Thanks for your support!!
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Happy birthday Raid!
Quit with you today.
I'm celebrating by NOT packing one in.
Thanks CD.
Happy Birthday Raider! Thanks for your support!!
Happy birthday you big ugh! Thanks for being a brother and a friend in quit!
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RAID!!!
congrats on the 7th floor!!
Thanks for all the support you've always given me and my group!
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RAID!!!
congrats on the 7th floor!!
Thanks for all the support you've always given me and my group!
Heck yeah Raider, good on ya!
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RAID!!!
congrats on the 7th floor!!
Thanks for all the support you've always given me and my group!
Heck yeah Raider, good on ya!
Right on Raider! Way to be brother.
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RAID!!!
congrats on the 7th floor!!
Thanks for all the support you've always given me and my group!
Heck yeah Raider, good on ya!
Right on Raider! Way to be brother.
Raider well done sir!
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RAID!!!
congrats on the 7th floor!!
Thanks for all the support you've always given me and my group!
Heck yeah Raider, good on ya!
Right on Raider! Way to be brother.
Raider well done sir!
Couldn't have done it without my quit family.
Thanks to all for your support.
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RAID!!!
congrats on the 7th floor!!
Thanks for all the support you've always given me and my group!
Heck yeah Raider, good on ya!
Right on Raider! Way to be brother.
Raider well done sir!
Couldn't have done it without my quit family.
Thanks to all for your support.
You are one BA Bear!
Thank you sir.
And thanks for walking tall around here for 700 days.
One step in front of the other EDD...ODAAT.
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RAID!!!
congrats on the 7th floor!!
Thanks for all the support you've always given me and my group!
Heck yeah Raider, good on ya!
Right on Raider! Way to be brother.
Raider well done sir!
Couldn't have done it without my quit family.
Thanks to all for your support.
You are one BA Bear!
Thank you sir.
And thanks for walking tall around here for 700 days.
One step in front of the other EDD...ODAAT.
Nice 700. Thanks for all of the support!
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RAID!!!
congrats on the 7th floor!!
Thanks for all the support you've always given me and my group!
Heck yeah Raider, good on ya!
Right on Raider! Way to be brother.
Raider well done sir!
Couldn't have done it without my quit family.
Thanks to all for your support.
You are one BA Bear!
Thank you sir.
And thanks for walking tall around here for 700 days.
One step in front of the other EDD...ODAAT.
Nice 700. Thanks for all of the support!
Sorry I'm late but much love to the big poppa of quit on his 7 floor journey! Lots of steps, I suggest using elevator!
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Today is the day for a new change. In the past I had tried reduction from alcohol, key word is tried. I'd make it for a while then back to normal. Unfortunately since we had an incident within my family, I started drinking more and more which also led to weight gain, wasted time, not getting shit done, etc.
This morning I decided that in order to get everything back in order, it was time to post under the "Alcohol Quit Group". I don't believe I'm an alcoholic but I fear that I was getting close. One thing that I realized was that when we quit nicotine, we quit. We don't reduce our consumption. I need to take the same approach with alcohol.
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Today is the day for a new change. In the past I had tried reduction from alcohol, key word is tried. I'd make it for a while then back to normal. Unfortunately since we had an incident within my family, I started drinking more and more which also led to weight gain, wasted time, not getting shit done, etc.
This morning I decided that in order to get everything back in order, it was time to post under the "Alcohol Quit Group". I don't believe I'm an alcoholic but I fear that I was getting close. One thing that I realized was that when we quit nicotine, we quit. We don't reduce our consumption. I need to take the same approach with alcohol.
I'm gonna stay in your support corner.....anything you need.
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Today is the day for a new change. In the past I had tried reduction from alcohol, key word is tried. I'd make it for a while then back to normal. Unfortunately since we had an incident within my family, I started drinking more and more which also led to weight gain, wasted time, not getting shit done, etc.
This morning I decided that in order to get everything back in order, it was time to post under the "Alcohol Quit Group". I don't believe I'm an alcoholic but I fear that I was getting close. One thing that I realized was that when we quit nicotine, we quit. We don't reduce our consumption. I need to take the same approach with alcohol.
I'm gonna stay in your support corner.....anything you need.
Thx G. I appreciate it.
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I am deeply saddened to hear of how some members of the KTC family have failed themselves and those people in their groups who are/were close to them. I am also deeply saddened when someone walks into this house and says they are sick and tired of using and that they quit but they fade away in the distance having made that one and only one post.
What excites me is to see so many of you, many whom I've become friends with, kicking the living crap outa the nic whore on a daily basis. Taking our lives back ODAAT. That's what it is all about. Keep on kicking quitters.
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I am deeply saddened to hear of how some members of the KTC family have failed themselves and those people in their groups who are/were close to them. I am also deeply saddened when someone walks into this house and says they are sick and tired of using and that they quit but they fade away in the distance having made that one and only one post.
What excites me is to see so many of you, many whom I've become friends with, kicking the living crap outa the nic whore on a daily basis. Taking our lives back ODAAT. That's what it is all about. Keep on kicking quitters.
Your so much further ahead of me but I can honestly say I'm glad so many of you have stuck around. If it wasn't for "vets" passing it on, most of us would have been lost and still using. The majority of quitters don't "own" there quit and end up failing. Those of us who never forget "day one" and honor our word are the ones who get to enjoy freedom. Proud to quit with you today.
Edit......Lots of "quotes" here.
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Raid, congrats on your 2 years quit.
Thanks for helping us all in live chat,
Thanks for helping myself and my group!
Proud to follow in your daily quit.
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Raid, congrats on your 2 years quit.
Thanks for helping us all in live chat,
Thanks for helping myself and my group!
Proud to follow in your daily quit.
Hell yeah raider
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Raid, congrats on your 2 years quit.
Thanks for helping us all in live chat,
Thanks for helping myself and my group!
Proud to follow in your daily quit.
Hell yeah raider
Hard to believe it's been 2 years already. I know I wouldn't have made it this far without making that daily promise and being a part of this group. Thanks to everyone who has been there when I needed it. Thanks to those who I've helped and decided to stick with the plan.
Here's to today. 'Cheers'
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Raid, congrats on your 2 years quit.
Thanks for helping us all in live chat,
Thanks for helping myself and my group!
Proud to follow in your daily quit.
Hell yeah raider
One of the best at quitting!
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Raid, congrats on your 2 years quit.
Thanks for helping us all in live chat,
Thanks for helping myself and my group!
Proud to follow in your daily quit.
Hell yeah raider
One of the best at quitting!
Amen to that!
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congrats Raider. I quit with ya all over again.
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Raid, congrats on your 2 years quit.
Thanks for helping us all in live chat,
Thanks for helping myself and my group!
Proud to follow in your daily quit.
Hell yeah raider
One of the best at quitting!
Hell Yeah Raider! Way to be Bro!
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How you been Raider? Went back and read the beginning of this. We have all come a long way since the days of early quit. I'm still quit with ya brother.
Chris
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Raid!
Congrats on the 9th floor!
Thanks for your support, always my brother.
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Raid!
Congrats on the 9th floor!
Thanks for your support, always my brother.
Thanks for all of your support and congratulations on the 9th floor condominium!
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Thanks for the congrats.
Quitting is easy, staying quit takes practice and determination.
It's hard to believe that it's been 900+ days. One thing is for sure. I haven't missed a day on roll yet and I don't plan on missing any in the future.
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Thanks for being one of the 1st guys to post in my Intro to welcome me to KTC and to impress me with the fact that there were guys here with more than 100 days quit! Congrats on 900 man. You should be proud of the quit you've built. You're one BAQ.
Proud to be Quit with you today
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Thanks for the congrats.
Quitting is easy, staying quit takes practice and determination.
It's hard to believe that it's been 900+ days. One thing is for sure. I haven't missed a day on roll yet and I don't plan on missing any in the future.
Â…..you are still a foundation of my quit arsenal. Congrats friend.
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Congrats on 3 years of badass quit Raider! Well done brother! 'oh yeah'
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Congrats on 3 years of badass quit Raider! Well done brother! 'oh yeah'
That's some badass quit for 3 years!
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Congrats on 3 years of badass quit Raider! Well done brother! 'oh yeah'
That's some badass quit for 3 years!
Congrats on 3 years quit!
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Congrats on 3 years of badass quit Raider! Well done brother! 'oh yeah'
That's some badass quit for 3 years!
Congrats on 3 years quit!
Thanks for that. It wouldn't be possible without this place. Because of KTC I have learned the real meaning of being a quitter. 3 years is now my longest time without dip. Do I still think about it, yes I do. Not every day but often enough that I'm damn glad I still post roll daily otherwise I might have slipped and fallen.
Stay clean everyone.
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Congrats on 3 years of badass quit Raider! Well done brother! 'oh yeah'
That's some badass quit for 3 years!
Congrats on 3 years quit!
Thanks for that. It wouldn't be possible without this place. Because of KTC I have learned the real meaning of being a quitter. 3 years is now my longest time without dip. Do I still think about it, yes I do. Not every day but often enough that I'm damn glad I still post roll daily otherwise I might have slipped and fallen.
Stay clean everyone.
I already did this elsewhere.
But congrats on the 3 years Raid!
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Congrats on 3 years of badass quit Raider! Well done brother! 'oh yeah'
That's some badass quit for 3 years!
Congrats on 3 years quit!
Thanks for that. It wouldn't be possible without this place. Because of KTC I have learned the real meaning of being a quitter. 3 years is now my longest time without dip. Do I still think about it, yes I do. Not every day but often enough that I'm damn glad I still post roll daily otherwise I might have slipped and fallen.
Stay clean everyone.
I already did this elsewhere.
But congrats on the 3 years Raid!
Thanks Chick.
It's also great that I have an army of quitters in my phone. This house and all who reside are one of the main reasons I'm still quit. That and determination.
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Congrats on 3 years of badass quit Raider! Well done brother! 'oh yeah'
That's some badass quit for 3 years!
Congrats on 3 years quit!
Thanks for that. It wouldn't be possible without this place. Because of KTC I have learned the real meaning of being a quitter. 3 years is now my longest time without dip. Do I still think about it, yes I do. Not every day but often enough that I'm damn glad I still post roll daily otherwise I might have slipped and fallen.
Stay clean everyone.
I already did this elsewhere.
But congrats on the 3 years Raid!
Thanks Chick.
It's also great that I have an army of quitters in my phone. This house and all who reside are one of the main reasons I'm still quit. That and determination.
Three years... Thats a lot of walking!
Dont stop.
We're all following.
I Quit with you today!
Rawls 841
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How do you quit for over 3 years? You post roll daily and get to know your group. Oh, and don't fuck up by putting any cat turds in your lip. It's really pretty simple but it works.
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Congrats on 3 years of badass quit Raider! Well done brother! 'oh yeah'
That's some badass quit for 3 years!
Congrats on 3 years quit!
Thanks for that. It wouldn't be possible without this place. Because of KTC I have learned the real meaning of being a quitter. 3 years is now my longest time without dip. Do I still think about it, yes I do. Not every day but often enough that I'm damn glad I still post roll daily otherwise I might have slipped and fallen.
Stay clean everyone.
I already did this elsewhere.
But congrats on the 3 years Raid!
Thanks Chick.
It's also great that I have an army of quitters in my phone. This house and all who reside are one of the main reasons I'm still quit. That and determination.
Three years... Thats a lot of walking!
Dont stop.
We're all following.
I Quit with you today!
Rawls 841
You were an early reach around to me, gratz on the 3 years!
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Congrats on 3 years of badass quit Raider! Well done brother! 'oh yeah'
That's some badass quit for 3 years!
Congrats on 3 years quit!
Thanks for that. It wouldn't be possible without this place. Because of KTC I have learned the real meaning of being a quitter. 3 years is now my longest time without dip. Do I still think about it, yes I do. Not every day but often enough that I'm damn glad I still post roll daily otherwise I might have slipped and fallen.
Stay clean everyone.
I already did this elsewhere.
But congrats on the 3 years Raid!
Thanks Chick.
It's also great that I have an army of quitters in my phone. This house and all who reside are one of the main reasons I'm still quit. That and determination.
Three years... Thats a lot of walking!
Dont stop.
We're all following.
I Quit with you today!
Rawls 841
You were an early reach around to me, gratz on the 3 years!
'oh yeah'
Bad Ass man!!
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Congrats on 4 years quit Raid!!
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Congrats on 4 years quit Raid!!
Congrats on 4 years. Nice job.
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Congrats on 4 years quit Raid!!
Congrats on 4 years. Nice job.
You were a big part of my early quit, thank you! Have a great day!
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4 years kind of flew by. Kinda of. It was a long haul and the ride is not over. Without all of you out here in KTC land, I know I would have been back on the can again so for that, I thank you all for being here and a HUGE part of my quit.
I know I have not been around much but once I am done with school, I pledge to get back and have a larger presence here. I miss going in to chat and meeting new people but right now the time is not good. I should be finished with my Masters degree in June and I am doing it all without putting a pinch in, unlike my Bachelors degree where I needed it to focus. No matter what the nic bitch tries to say, it is all bullshit.
Thanks again to everyone for all the support.
Quit On!!!!!!
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Wow. Over 5 years have passed since my quit journey started. Today I was looking around the site and I noticed the intro’s from the old site are now here. Thanks to whoever took care of that. It has been a long time since I looked through these posts but they are a great reminder of what got us here.
I’m still around and posting roll. I do miss a day or so but my quit is solid. I still need that accountability so that’s why I post. It’s great to see quitters in chat when I hop on. I hope to increase my visibility but for now, I’ll be here when I can.
Stay clean quitters.