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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: HugeFrogFan on March 04, 2013, 01:30:00 PM
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HugeFrogFan
Day 1
20+ years of dipping regularly
Had my last three, yes three, dips, while reading the website for the last two hours and deciding whether or not I had the nuts to do this or if I just wanted to postpone it like I had done so many times before.
I'm ready, let's do this!
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Just reached for a can, wow, it's a reflex
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Good Luck Brother, I am 5 days in, I am still reaching for the can. You can do it, it's time to leave this shit behind!
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HFF,
Congrats. You can do this!!!
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good decision, i'm on day 12 and its getting much easier day by day. Just hang in there and you can do it.
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You got this, day 21 here, not easy but very worthwhile. Stick with it and let us know if you need anything at all
Toolshed
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Welcome, Frog! Glad to see that you found some nuts. You have made the first move. That tells me your brain realizes the danger being done by your addiction. Your body will try to overcome that as the withdrawals get progressively stronger. You have to get your head in the right place now, before you get deep into that funk. Decide right now that quitting is THE MOST IMPORTANT thing going on in your life. It has to be that way, at least for a while.
What that basically means is that you have to rebuild your life and all your activities for a while. I steered away from certain friends, ignored some coworkers, stayed away from hobbies that encouraged dipping, stopped drinking, took different routes to work, etc. You need to sit down right now and write down your biggest triggers. Then plan on how you'll handle them. Have plenty of numbers handy that you can text or call when the shit hits the fan. Be prepared for the mood swings and don't take it out on your family and friends. They did nothing to deserve that. Bring your rage here. We like to see it, because it means you're still quit.
The next 3 days will suck bad. After that, it gradually gets easier. I give you my word that it's worth the fight.
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Day 1 as well for me. I was doing the exact same thing as you, dipping while reading the website. Just before I registered I emptied my can out in the toilet and flushed it down.
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HFF and Dan6523,
Radman is giving it to you straight. I am on day 6 right now and wasn't ready for the triggers. Like he said, it's worth changing your routine. It's not worth putting yourself in a situation where you could cave this early. Stick with it.
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Day 1.5. It's been 12 hours since my lad dip. Just waking up, was on 11 to 7 last night. The morning crave is there so read some posts. Feeling better about it. Gonna try to stay busy today. Hang in there guys.
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You can own this U30. A few tough days then it gets better, not easier but better. Post roll, commit, and repeat. See you tomorrow and reach out when you need help.
Shed
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Thanks for the support
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Thanks for the support
Frog, as we talked in chat a while ago, be prepared for anything, This in absolutely going to suck for a few days but its DAMN WELL WORTH IT to get that crap out of you life!!! You have to WANT it more than anything to be successful for the long haul. Welcome to the SUCK!!! Quitting is the BEST decision you will ever make!!!
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Thanks for the support
Being a new quitter myself and having just gone through what you're about to go through... be strong, text someone on here and post roll! Repeat this process every day! Having the guts to continue and the integrity to be accountable to yourself and your fellow quitters is what this program is all about.
If you need anything, PM me and I can give you my number. Staying quit with you!
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Congrats on the quit! I'm on Day 9, and the first three days sucked ass. Its starting to mellow out, a little, but works a bitch for me. I'm a driller for HandP drilling, and every asshole on my crew stuff's that crap in their face all day long. If ya need somene to text with, or bullshit, or whatever, PM me your number, more than happy to try and help a brother.
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I'm right there with you Frog. I have dipped for 22 years at least a tin a day. I'm on day 2 of this hellhole.....but I must say it is better than yesterday. I just finished dinner and now I want a dip in the worst fucking way. Dude you're not alone here and If I can do it....you can too God damn it! I'm so fucking pissed at tobacco it's beyond words.
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I'm right there with you Frog. I have dipped for 22 years at least a tin a day. I'm on day 2 of this hellhole.....but I must say it is better than yesterday. I just finished dinner and now I want a dip in the worst fucking way. Dude you're not alone here and If I can do it....you can too God damn it! I'm so fucking pissed at tobacco it's beyond words.
It's time to embrace "THE SUCK". It will get better, but not before it get's worse. Remember these first days and hate these first days. This will help you stay quit and help you remember why that shit in a little round can isn't worth a squirt of good. Focus on the next 24 hours of staying quit and come back the next day. Proud of you and proud to be quit with you. QLF today
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I'm right there with you Frog. I have dipped for 22 years at least a tin a day. I'm on day 2 of this hellhole.....but I must say it is better than yesterday. I just finished dinner and now I want a dip in the worst fucking way. Dude you're not alone here and If I can do it....you can too God damn it! I'm so fucking pissed at tobacco it's beyond words.
It's time to embrace "THE SUCK". It will get better, but not before it get's worse. Remember these first days and hate these first days. This will help you stay quit and help you remember why that shit in a little round can isn't worth a squirt of good. Focus on the next 24 hours of staying quit and come back the next day. Proud of you and proud to be quit with you. QLF today
"The Suck" is upon me, choking me senseless.....I spit in the Bitch's face!! Thanks for the support jaynellie. Being on this site and talking with all of you is such an enormous help.
Frog, Dan and to anyone else experiencing "The Suck"......lets spit in its face together and continue hellish journey. Can I get a big FUCK YOU?!
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Almost a full 24 hours of quit in the books. In some ways, not as bad as I thought, in others much worse.
The amount stress between my should blades right now is nuts!
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I found this article very helpful for understanding myself with dealing with nicotine. http://www.killthecan.org/robs/holic.asp (http://www.killthecan.org/robs/holic.asp)
I found it very interesting from this article that when I am in a stressful situation my body makes my urine acidic, which results in the nicotine in my body leaving my body faster. All in all, this results in me thinking that putting a dip in will solve my problem of dealing with the stress but it is just dealing with the addiction.
Day 2 - no tobacco. Had quite a few cravings here and there. I was able to suppress them and even discuss them with my wife(I was a ninja dipper). Talking with my wife helped, she said she is with me 100% of the way
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I found this article very helpful for understanding myself with dealing with nicotine. http://www.killthecan.org/robs/holic.asp (http://www.killthecan.org/robs/holic.asp)
I found it very interesting from this article that when I am in a stressful situation my body makes my urine acidic, which results in the nicotine in my body leaving my body faster. All in all, this results in me thinking that putting a dip in will solve my problem of dealing with the stress but it is just dealing with the addiction.
Day 2 - no tobacco. Had quite a few cravings here and there. I was able to suppress them and even discuss them with my wife(I was a ninja dipper). Talking with my wife helped, she said she is with me 100% of the way
Day 3 has been tough - breath mints, mint chew, beef jerky chew - doing pushups when the Suck comes on real strong. Hopefully, the bitch will be out of my bloodstream soon. If stresses causes it to leave more quickly, then I should be in good shape, cuz I have been a stressed mother fucker lately!
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I found this article very helpful for understanding myself with dealing with nicotine. http://www.killthecan.org/robs/holic.asp (http://www.killthecan.org/robs/holic.asp)
I found it very interesting from this article that when I am in a stressful situation my body makes my urine acidic, which results in the nicotine in my body leaving my body faster. All in all, this results in me thinking that putting a dip in will solve my problem of dealing with the stress but it is just dealing with the addiction.
Day 2 - no tobacco. Had quite a few cravings here and there. I was able to suppress them and even discuss them with my wife(I was a ninja dipper). Talking with my wife helped, she said she is with me 100% of the way
Day 3 has been tough - breath mints, mint chew, beef jerky chew - doing pushups when the Suck comes on real strong. Hopefully, the bitch will be out of my bloodstream soon. If stresses causes it to leave more quickly, then I should be in good shape, cuz I have been a stressed mother fucker lately!
Hey, I'm only a day ahead of you on day 4 now and for me day 3 SUCKED big time. Today, day 4, was much better and I didn't really have a physical urge to do it. I guess it depends on the person but I think by day 4 most of the nicotine is out of your system. Then its physchological which I think is much harder. Lets both keep it up and we'll defeat this Bitch for good.
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Hey, I'm only a day ahead of you on day 4 now and for me day 3 SUCKED big time. Today, day 4, was much better and I didn't really have a physical urge to do it. I guess it depends on the person but I think by day 4 most of the nicotine is out of your system. Then its physchological which I think is much harder. Lets both keep it up and we'll defeat this Bitch for good.
Rock on Brother, Day 5. Had two long 3+ hour drives Wednesday and Thursday. Huge hurdle for me.
Quit the bitch
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Hey, I'm only a day ahead of you on day 4 now and for me day 3 SUCKED big time. Today, day 4, was much better and I didn't really have a physical urge to do it. I guess it depends on the person but I think by day 4 most of the nicotine is out of your system. Then its physchological which I think is much harder. Lets both keep it up and we'll defeat this Bitch for good.
Rock on Brother, Day 5. Had two long 3+ hour drives Wednesday and Thursday. Huge hurdle for me.
Quit the bitch
Long drives suck!! That was a huge milestone for most folks here. One of my absolute worst. That and mowing the grass. 'bang head'
Quit on......
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Hey, I'm only a day ahead of you on day 4 now and for me day 3 SUCKED big time. Today, day 4, was much better and I didn't really have a physical urge to do it. I guess it depends on the person but I think by day 4 most of the nicotine is out of your system. Then its physchological which I think is much harder. Lets both keep it up and we'll defeat this Bitch for good.
Rock on Brother, Day 5. Had two long 3+ hour drives Wednesday and Thursday. Huge hurdle for me.
Quit the bitch
Long drives suck!! That was a huge milestone for most folks here. One of my absolute worst. That and mowing the grass. 'bang head'
Quit on......
Yes. Great job and driving was primetime diptime. Soon you will have a new normal. I never even think about dipping in a car. That is freedom. :)
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Hey, I'm only a day ahead of you on day 4 now and for me day 3 SUCKED big time. Today, day 4, was much better and I didn't really have a physical urge to do it. I guess it depends on the person but I think by day 4 most of the nicotine is out of your system. Then its physchological which I think is much harder. Lets both keep it up and we'll defeat this Bitch for good.
Rock on Brother, Day 5. Had two long 3+ hour drives Wednesday and Thursday. Huge hurdle for me.
Quit the bitch
Long drives suck!! That was a huge milestone for most folks here. One of my absolute worst. That and mowing the grass. 'bang head'
Quit on......
Shit, I have to mow the grass this weekend. I'll put some Smokey Mountain in and hopefully get past it.
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Has anyone tried acupuncture? How about hypnosis? Maybe they can program your mind to think tobacco is literally shit or something.
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Just my .02 but I would be careful to not set up the event or task as a potential to cave . The word "hopefully" is a sign of giving yourself a back door even if you don't think so. You are still new to the quit so don't get ahead of today and being quit today. Wake up post roll first thing and be quit tomorrow. Nice and easy slow and steady. Quit today "Like Fuck".
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Quit on......
Shit, I have to mow the grass this weekend. I'll put some Smokey Mountain in and hopefully get past it.
Just my .02 but I would be careful to not set up the event or task as a potential to cave . The word "hopefully" is a sign of giving yourself a back door even if you don't think so. You are still new to the quit so don't get ahead of today and being quit today. Wake up post roll first thing and be quit tomorrow. Nice and easy slow and steady. Quit today "Like Fuck". [/QUOTE]
You piece of shit. I don't get to mow the lawn until May. Lucky if I don't have to snowplow tomorrow. I'll do it all sans chew.
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Quit on......
Shit, I have to mow the grass this weekend. I'll put some Smokey Mountain in and hopefully get past it.
Just my .02 but I would be careful to not set up the event or task as a potential to cave . The word "hopefully" is a sign of giving yourself a back door even if you don't think so. You are still new to the quit so don't get ahead of today and being quit today. Wake up post roll first thing and be quit tomorrow. Nice and easy slow and steady. Quit today "Like Fuck".
You piece of shit. I don't get to mow the lawn until May. Lucky if I don't have to snowplow tomorrow. I'll do it all sans chew. [/QUOTE]
Oh yeah, I forgot its winter in most of the country! I'm spoiled as fuck now out here in SoCal. I'm from Beantown so I know all about snow and plowing........which is why I got the hell out! But I always had a dip in when shoveling snow and people would ask me "what are all those brown spots in the snow?".
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Got through my first weekend - fuck yeah!
Here is what I felt like "doing" this weekend
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http://forgifs.com/gallery/d/178540-3/W ... kicked.gif (http://forgifs.com/gallery/d/178540-3/Wrestling-midget-kicked.gif)?
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Got through my first weekend - fuck yeah!
Here is what I felt like "doing" this weekend
http://forgifs.com/gallery/d/180609-4/W ... iggles.gif (http://forgifs.com/gallery/d/180609-4/Whips_hair_jiggles.gif)?
http://forgifs.com/gallery/d/178540-3/W ... kicked.gif (http://forgifs.com/gallery/d/178540-3/Wrestling-midget-kicked.gif)?
I'd vote for the first one! Great job man......we both finished our first week!!
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I'd vote for the first one! Great job man......we both finished our first week!!
Congrats STC
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Day 31, seems like a year!
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Day 31, seems like a year!
I know right! But we got this, I quit with you again today.
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Day 31, seems like a year!
I know right! But we got this, I quit with you again today.
I'm about to hit 50 in a couple and my guess is the second 50 goes a hell of a lot quicker. Felt like a couple years to get this far.
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Day 31, seems like a year!
I know right! But we got this, I quit with you again today.
I'm about to hit 50 in a couple and my guess is the second 50 goes a hell of a lot quicker. Felt like a couple years to get this far.
Amen Srans, QLF with you too!