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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: hokiefan618 on June 07, 2013, 08:06:00 AM
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Hello, My name is Casey. I've dipped for about 7 or 8 years now, since right about the time I got out of high school. Other than a few broken teeth from lost fillings that were improperly filled by a quack dentist (He ended up skipping town) and the occasional sore my mouth seems to be healthy. Lately though I find myself being thrown into an almost crippling panic over anything going on in my mouth, even having anxiety attacks over the minor saliva glands and Fordyce spots I've had in my mouth my entire life. I've been unemployed for a year and the job search is still yielding nothing, as a result of this I do not have health insurance and very little spending money. I can't afford the herbal snuff listed on this site (I usually use Longhorn, which runs less than $2 a can here). I'm thinking I will use sunflower seeds and mint flavored gum to get me started. I know it seems like an uphill battle but I want to do this, I need to do this. I've struggled with anxiety and depression for 13 years now and I have used dipping as a crutch, and now it seems to be the primary cause of my anxieties. I look forward to talking to members of this community, and helping myself and others kick the habit. My last can has been flushed, So it seems this is my Day 1.
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Good decision hokiefan. I dipped for around 25 years, and am quit 31 days today. It's gonna suck hind tit for a while, but Rome wasn't built in a day. PM if you need me.
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I wish you nothing but good luck Hokie...please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you in the journey...I am only on Day 6, but feeling strong....I get the anxious feelings you are going thru, totally to be expected....PM me if you need some encouragement or just to bullshit, we will do this as a team....
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Helluva a choice Hokie. Are you posing roll? Have you had a chance to visit the welcome center yet to learn the ways of the quit Jedi?
If not, here ya go, get to reading.
index.php?showforum=13 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showforum=13)
Also check your inbox found in the upper right hand corner. I will PM you my number for you to txt me. This site is ALL about accountability to ourselves AND each other.
Welcome to the family, Stay quit, stay strong, and get ready for the ride of your life!!!
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I wish you nothing but good luck Hokie...please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you in the journey...I am only on Day 6, but feeling strong....I get the anxious feelings you are going thru, totally to be expected....PM me if you need some encouragement or just to bullshit, we will do this as a team....
Thank you so much, both of you. It's great to feel like i have someone on my side. I'm in a house with two tobacco users and before i found this site I felt totally alone in this choice.
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Helluva a choice Hokie. Are you posing roll? Have you had a chance to visit the welcome center yet to learn the ways of the quit Jedi?
If not, here ya go, get to reading.
index.php?showforum=13 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showforum=13)
Also check your inbox found in the upper right hand corner. I will PM you my number for you to txt me. This site is ALL about accountability to ourselves AND each other.
Welcome to the family, Stay quit, stay strong, and get ready for the ride of your life!!!
Yeah I posted roll, I watched the video on how to do it and still think i botched it. 'bang head' I'll catch on I'm sure, and thanks!
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Hello, My name is Casey. I've dipped for about 7 or 8 years now, since right about the time I got out of high school. Other than a few broken teeth from lost fillings that were improperly filled by a quack dentist (He ended up skipping town) and the occasional sore my mouth seems to be healthy. Lately though I find myself being thrown into an almost crippling panic over anything going on in my mouth, even having anxiety attacks over the minor saliva glands and Fordyce spots I've had in my mouth my entire life. I've been unemployed for a year and the job search is still yielding nothing, as a result of this I do not have health insurance and very little spending money. I can't afford the herbal snuff listed on this site (I usually use Longhorn, which runs less than $2 a can here). I'm thinking I will use sunflower seeds and mint flavored gum to get me started. I know it seems like an uphill battle but I want to do this, I need to do this. I've struggled with anxiety and depression for 13 years now and I have used dipping as a crutch, and now it seems to be the primary cause of my anxieties. I look forward to talking to members of this community, and helping myself and others kick the habit. My last can has been flushed, So it seems this is my Day 1.
Welcome casey. The first thing i noticed is your. intro title " First attempt to quit". Well,, just got to ask,, are you attempting to quit or have you come here to QUIT!!!
The first thing you have to do is get your mind right brother. We don't attempt here.
You mentioned you have anxiety before you even started your quit. Well, this is normal. You have started something that will affect your life in every way. You have taken the first step to making your life so much better. You have been held captive for 8 plus years by a poison that has taken your money, integrity and senses. I would say that anxiety and excitement is what you are feeling. It is a great feeling to finally take that step to having your life back.
If you haven't done so,, go to the welcome center (top left banner). Read, read and read. Pay particular attention to how to post roll. You will post in the september group. There you will be quitting with several people that are right with you. There are several awesome quitters in that group, including you. I quit with you today brother.
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Helluva a choice Hokie. Are you posing roll? Have you had a chance to visit the welcome center yet to learn the ways of the quit Jedi?Â
If not, here ya go, get to reading.Â
index.php?showforum=13 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showforum=13)
Also check your inbox found in the upper right hand corner. I will PM you my number for you to txt me. This site is ALL about accountability to ourselves AND each other.Â
Welcome to the family, Stay quit, stay strong, and get ready for the ride of your life!!!
Yeah I posted roll, I watched the video on how to do it and still think i botched it. 'bang head' I'll catch on I'm sure, and thanks!
Close, looks like cbird (a badass quitter) came behind and cleaned it up for you. Check your email. Sent you some more info.
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Hello, My name is Casey. I've dipped for about 7 or 8 years now, since right about the time I got out of high school. Other than a few broken teeth from lost fillings that were improperly filled by a quack dentist (He ended up skipping town) and the occasional sore my mouth seems to be healthy. Lately though I find myself being thrown into an almost crippling panic over anything going on in my mouth, even having anxiety attacks over the minor saliva glands and Fordyce spots I've had in my mouth my entire life. I've been unemployed for a year and the job search is still yielding nothing, as a result of this I do not have health insurance and very little spending money. I can't afford the herbal snuff listed on this site (I usually use Longhorn, which runs less than $2 a can here). I'm thinking I will use sunflower seeds and mint flavored gum to get me started. I know it seems like an uphill battle but I want to do this, I need to do this. I've struggled with anxiety and depression for 13 years now and I have used dipping as a crutch, and now it seems to be the primary cause of my anxieties. I look forward to talking to members of this community, and helping myself and others kick the habit. My last can has been flushed, So it seems this is my Day 1.
Welcome casey. The first thing i noticed is your. intro title " First attempt to quit". Well,, just got to ask,, are you attempting to quit or have you come here to QUIT!!!
The first thing you have to do is get your mind right brother. We don't attempt here.
You mentioned you have anxiety before you even started your quit. Well, this is normal. You have started something that will affect your life in every way. You have taken the first step to making your life so much better. You have been held captive for 8 plus years by a poison that has taken your money, integrity and senses. I would say that anxiety and excitement is what you are feeling. It is a great feeling to finally take that step to having your life back.
If you haven't done so,, go to the welcome center (top left banner). Read, read and read. Pay particular attention to how to post roll. You will post in the september group. There you will be quitting with several people that are right with you. There are several awesome quitters in that group, including you. I quit with you today brother.
Yes, I am here to quit, I guess i should have thought my choice of title through a little better, But it's been a long and sleepless night for me, I'm not by any means trying to make excuses I'm just terrified at this point, and I want to be healthy. I visited the welcome center and posted roll. hopefully I will get the hang of things here soon. This is my first forum, period so I am very new to all of this.
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Hello, My name is Casey. I've dipped for about 7 or 8 years now, since right about the time I got out of high school. Other than a few broken teeth from lost fillings that were improperly filled by a quack dentist (He ended up skipping town) and the occasional sore my mouth seems to be healthy. Lately though I find myself being thrown into an almost crippling panic over anything going on in my mouth, even having anxiety attacks over the minor saliva glands and Fordyce spots I've had in my mouth my entire life. I've been unemployed for a year and the job search is still yielding nothing, as a result of this I do not have health insurance and very little spending money. I can't afford the herbal snuff listed on this site (I usually use Longhorn, which runs less than $2 a can here). I'm thinking I will use sunflower seeds and mint flavored gum to get me started. I know it seems like an uphill battle but I want to do this, I need to do this. I've struggled with anxiety and depression for 13 years now and I have used dipping as a crutch, and now it seems to be the primary cause of my anxieties. I look forward to talking to members of this community, and helping myself and others kick the habit. My last can has been flushed, So it seems this is my Day 1.
Welcome casey. The first thing i noticed is your. intro title " First attempt to quit". Well,, just got to ask,, are you attempting to quit or have you come here to QUIT!!!
The first thing you have to do is get your mind right brother. We don't attempt here.
You mentioned you have anxiety before you even started your quit. Well, this is normal. You have started something that will affect your life in every way. You have taken the first step to making your life so much better. You have been held captive for 8 plus years by a poison that has taken your money, integrity and senses. I would say that anxiety and excitement is what you are feeling. It is a great feeling to finally take that step to having your life back.
If you haven't done so,, go to the welcome center (top left banner). Read, read and read. Pay particular attention to how to post roll. You will post in the september group. There you will be quitting with several people that are right with you. There are several awesome quitters in that group, including you. I quit with you today brother.
Yes, I am here to quit, I guess i should have thought my choice of title through a little better, But it's been a long and sleepless night for me, I'm not by any means trying to make excuses I'm just terrified at this point, and I want to be healthy. I visited the welcome center and posted roll. hopefully I will get the hang of things here soon. This is my first forum, period so I am very new to all of this.
Great brother. I just want you to have your mind right. Don't worry about the title,, it's actually a good title. It will be great later in your quit to go back and see where you came from. I also see you posted,, your weren't playing no games,, were you?? I'm glad your here. My number will be in your inbox. Don't hesitate to use it.
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I guess this roller coaster of a day/night has to wind down. I desperately need to get some sleep...Waking up will be the hardest part as that is usually when I dip. I'll be back when I do though, And i'll get through it. Thank you so much, all of you. I have hope now, I know i can do this.
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I guess this roller coaster of a day/night has to wind down. I desperately need to get some sleep...Waking up will be the hardest part as that is usually when I dip. I'll be back when I do though, And i'll get through it. Thank you so much, all of you. I have hope now, I know i can do this.
You got this Hokie. We'll be here when you need us.
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I guess this roller coaster of a day/night has to wind down. I desperately need to get some sleep...Waking up will be the hardest part as that is usually when I dip. I'll be back when I do though, And i'll get through it. Thank you so much, all of you. I have hope now, I know i can do this.
You have more than hope brother. One day at a time and you get your life back. It's going to cost you though. Just know your worth the cost! As each day goes by you will uncover all the lies you've believed. Thats just what they are,,,, lies.
Right now you think, that life won't be rewarding without the poison. It's a lie!
Right now you think, how am i suppose to do this or that without it. It's a lie!
I could go on an on with this. One day at a time brother. I quit with you today.
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Hello, My name is Casey. I've dipped for about 7 or 8 years now, since right about the time I got out of high school. Other than a few broken teeth from lost fillings that were improperly filled by a quack dentist (He ended up skipping town) and the occasional sore my mouth seems to be healthy. Lately though I find myself being thrown into an almost crippling panic over anything going on in my mouth, even having anxiety attacks over the minor saliva glands and Fordyce spots I've had in my mouth my entire life. I've been unemployed for a year and the job search is still yielding nothing, as a result of this I do not have health insurance and very little spending money. I can't afford the herbal snuff listed on this site (I usually use Longhorn, which runs less than $2 a can here). I'm thinking I will use sunflower seeds and mint flavored gum to get me started. I know it seems like an uphill battle but I want to do this, I need to do this. I've struggled with anxiety and depression for 13 years now and I have used dipping as a crutch, and now it seems to be the primary cause of my anxieties. I look forward to talking to members of this community, and helping myself and others kick the habit. My last can has been flushed, So it seems this is my Day 1.
Anxiety has been the number #1 driving factor in my quit. I am 32 days into.
If you are worried about your health see a doctor.
your "title" is 1st attempt? This is a quit site. Throw away the can and quit. Embrace the misery and know that the worst of it will be over.
We to this everyday, sometimes in increments of seconds.
Get your QUIT on, and post in roll call for September, PM people and by now someone has posted a phone number to you.
Don't hesitate to call.
I deal with anxiety as well, and I went to my doctor who put me on a medication. every little ache and pain is something huge in our minds. that is the nicotine guilt setting in.
On the sleep issue, there are a couple herbal remedy that can help, valerian root, and melatonin.
Put the quit on the table, just start. and hang around for a bumpy ride.
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I guess this roller coaster of a day/night has to wind down. I desperately need to get some sleep...Waking up will be the hardest part as that is usually when I dip. I'll be back when I do though, And i'll get through it. Thank you so much, all of you. I have hope now, I know i can do this.
You have more than hope brother. One day at a time and you get your life back. It's going to cost you though. Just know your worth the cost! As each day goes by you will uncover all the lies you've believed. Thats just what they are,,,, lies.
Right now you think, that life won't be rewarding without the poison. It's a lie!
Right now you think, how am i suppose to do this or that without it. It's a lie!
I could go on an on with this. One day at a time brother. I quit with you today.
Welcome aboard Hokie. srans has a theme going with his quotes. In case you are too foggy to see it, here is the condensed version: You do not need any luck. You do not need to "hope". "Attempting" will not f'ing cut it. This is about you making decisions. Unless I see a story on CNN about terrorists holding you captive and shoving dip in your gullet, you have no excuses for returning to nicotine slavery OTHER than you CHOSE to. Yep, it's that simple.
The good news is that is gets better. Way better. Congrats for seeing the light. Read. Read. Read. and then read some more on this site. You're a Hokie fan, but you must be able to read or you wouldn't have found this site.
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Srans hit the nail on the head. ONE DAY AT A TIME is your answer.
Quitting forever is hard. So, don't try it. Nobody here is doing that. All we do is give our word to each other (post roll) to do whatever it takes to get through today without nicotine. And anybody can go one day, right?
Your mind will drift to the future. You will wonder how you are going to make it. You cannot imagine quitting forever...and that is why many fail. They get overwhelmed by the thought of quitting forever. SO DON'T THINK ABOUT FOREVER!!! Let yourself off the hook...nobody is asking you to quit forever. We're not pledging that we will never use tobacco again. All we are doing is pledging that we won't use tobacco TODAY.
So, don't think about tomorrow, next week, next year or whatever. We'll deal with them when they get here. So post roll, keep your word, read all you can and live free, brother. YOU CAN DO THIS!
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So i've been awake for a while now. Bought some seeds, but they aren't really cutting it. I'm finding out the hard way what the "Fog" feels like. You all weren't kidding when you said bumpy ride
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So i've been awake for a while now. Bought some seeds, but they aren't really cutting it. I'm finding out the hard way what the "Fog" feels like. You all weren't kidding when you said bumpy ride
just got to take it one step at a time...like every 10 minutes promise yourself you won't do it for the next 10 minutes, and repeat till the crave goes away. Hard to see it now but even though the craves will remain they will lesson each time you fight one off.
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So i've been awake for a while now. Bought some seeds, but they aren't really cutting it. I'm finding out the hard way what the "Fog" feels like. You all weren't kidding when you said bumpy ride
You're killing it. You CAN do this. TODAY is the day that you are beating down this addiction so that you will be in control of the rest of your life. Do NOT let nicotine lie to you and say anything different. Get through today. Tomorrow will take care of itself.
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So i've been awake for a while now. Bought some seeds, but they aren't really cutting it. I'm finding out the hard way what the "Fog" feels like. You all weren't kidding when you said bumpy ride
You're killing it. You CAN do this. TODAY is the day that you are beating down this addiction so that you will be in control of the rest of your life. Do NOT let nicotine lie to you and say anything different. Get through today. Tomorrow will take care of itself.
We have all gone through this and we really know what it is like.
Remember the only way to screw up roll is by not posting. We will have your back. Let others in your group know how you are feeling, its good to talk about it. If you need to vent, feel free to do so. We can take it and want you to get it off of your chest. You have the quitter attitude and that is great to see. As long as you buy into the system, failure will not be an option.
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Hang in there brother. I know the first day is rough,, just remember you are worth it. Your life wasn't meant to be ruled by a weed. Ask yourself how important am I. The poison has had you bound tied and gagged.
The poison told you when it was time for bed. The poison told you when to get up. The poison told you when to head down to the corner store and buy it. The poison told you how long you could go without it. The poison told you that life wasn't worth living without it. The poison told you you couldn't enjoy your hobbies without it. GET MY POINT!!!
How about you continue taking your life back brother. It's yours right?? I quit with you today my friend.
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Thank you so much for the encouragement everyone. I just got done with a very VERY long walk and i'm feeling much better than I did. At this point it is just that panic that there isn't something in my bottom lip while i'm walking around, surfing the net, etc. I've been holding my seeds there until the shells are pretty much mush, but it's getting me through the anxiety of not having something there.
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Thank you so much for the encouragement everyone. I just got done with a very VERY long walk and i'm feeling much better than I did. At this point it is just that panic that there isn't something in my bottom lip while i'm walking around, surfing the net, etc. I've been holding my seeds there until the shells are pretty much mush, but it's getting me through the anxiety of not having something there.
Go get you some fake, candy, hot fireballs,,, anything. Just keep the real stuff out!!!! I'm addicted to toothpicks now. I go to gnc and buy mint oil and make mint toothpicks. They are awesome!! I tried the cinnamon, but they were to hot.
You can do it bro. You don't need that poison crap,, never did. I challenge you to come up with one thing it done good for you.
Here i'll give you a few.
Sorry,,, I got nothing!!! I quit with you brother.
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Thank you so much for the encouragement everyone. I just got done with a very VERY long walk and i'm feeling much better than I did. At this point it is just that panic that there isn't something in my bottom lip while i'm walking around, surfing the net, etc. I've been holding my seeds there until the shells are pretty much mush, but it's getting me through the anxiety of not having something there.
Go get you some fake, candy, hot fireballs,,, anything. Just keep the real stuff out!!!! I'm addicted to toothpicks now. I go to gnc and buy mint oil and make mint toothpicks. They are awesome!! I tried the cinnamon, but they were to hot.
You can do it bro. You don't need that poison crap,, never did. I challenge you to come up with one thing it done good for you.
Here i'll give you a few.
Sorry,,, I got nothing!!! I quit with you brother.
I remember back when a lot of the guys at my school started dipping, right around 8th grade...They would use halls mint cough drops at school when they couldn't dip. I'd assume this can't be too healthy, right? It's not really the taste I'm after anyway. Tbh i was disgusted by the taste. When i started I used Skoal Apple or Vanilla or Citrus and that is how i got hooked, when i couldn't afford that anymore i moved down to cheap mint and wintergreen... but even after years using the cheap stuff it still made me gag often.
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Thank you so much for the encouragement everyone. I just got done with a very VERY long walk and i'm feeling much better than I did. At this point it is just that panic that there isn't something in my bottom lip while i'm walking around, surfing the net, etc. I've been holding my seeds there until the shells are pretty much mush, but it's getting me through the anxiety of not having something there.
Awesome, just keep those seeds in there man. Whatever you gotta do, I ate the hell outta seeds the first three weeks, my cheeks got raw but hey, it kept my mind occupied, a little. Hang in there man it's tough but you can do it, correction you are doing it. I did and that means anyone can. Pm me if you need anything at all!
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So i read somewhere online about taking tea from tea bags, mixing them, adding water to moisten, and using it as a fake dip...I tried it with one small tea bag, and it seems to satisfy that urge to have something in my mouth. The taste is...well..pretty bad, so at least that is the same as with the real stuff. has anyone else out there tried this?
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Welcome sir. Wise choice joining this site. Well done.
I too danced/dance with the ugly whore known as anxiety. It sucks. One of the things that perpetuates it is idle time or thoughts.
May I suggest you read every intro, hof speech, words of wisdom, quitter stories, etc on this site. It will not only keep your mind occupied but will help understand the quit process and maybe even inspire you and give you added hope.
Or hop in chat. Their are some crazy sob's in there that will not only keep you entertained and your mind busy, but will answer any questions you might have....about ANYTHING.
You have to keep moving with anxiety. Going for a walk was a good idea. Sitting around doing nothing, will drive you nuts.
I know you said you are between jobs and have no insurance but if things REALLY get bad you need to a doctor. They will work with you if you don't have insurance. Gotta love that about doctors...ass rape the insurance companies, but if you have no insurance, they will work with you.
Bottom line us your missing nothing by quitting this crap. Dip fills no voids in your life, it only creates them. You are giving up NOTHING by quitting. You are freeing yourself from one of the most disgusting addictions on the planet.
You are smart. You are going to quit this shit. Dumb people don't do that. They keep poisioning themselves and say shit like, "we all got to die of something" or "hey , I could get hit by a bus tomorrow". I used to say shit like that to justify my addiction. I could get hit by a bus tomorrow...how many people do you know that were killed by getting hit by a bus? Besides that, at an early age I learned to look both ways before I crossed the street.
Enough of the lies and addict rationalization. Its time to grow up. Time to take your freedom back, time to walk the earth the way God intended, and it wasnt dependent on a can of posion weeds jammed in your lip.
Its time to come home. The ride will be bumpy but we are here to help you navigate it. Come to us when times get tough, tell us when you've had a bad day, tell us when youve beaten a big crave, tell us when you've had a great day. Tell us anything.
We care and we want to see you succeed. Pm me anytime you need anything. I'm on call 24/7/365.
Peace
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Welcome sir. Wise choice joining this site. Well done.
I too danced/dance with the ugly whore known as anxiety. It sucks. One of the things that perpetuates it is idle time or thoughts.
May I suggest you read every intro, hof speech, words of wisdom, quitter stories, etc on this site. It will not only keep your mind occupied but will help understand the quit process and maybe even inspire you and give you added hope.
Or hop in chat. Their are some crazy sob's in there that will not only keep you entertained and your mind busy, but will answer any questions you might have....about ANYTHING.
You have to keep moving with anxiety. Going for a walk was a good idea. Sitting around doing nothing, will drive you nuts.
I know you said you are between jobs and have no insurance but if things REALLY get bad you need to a doctor. They will work with you if you don't have insurance. Gotta love that about doctors...ass rape the insurance companies, but if you have no insurance, they will work with you.
Bottom line us your missing nothing by quitting this crap. Dip fills no voids in your life, it only creates them. You are giving up NOTHING by quitting. You are freeing yourself from one of the most disgusting addictions on the planet.
You are smart. You are going to quit this shit. Dumb people don't do that. They keep poisioning themselves and say shit like, "we all got to die of something" or "hey , I could get hit by a bus tomorrow". I used to say shit like that to justify my addiction. I could get hit by a bus tomorrow...how many people do you know that were killed by getting hit by a bus? Besides that, at an early age I learned to look both ways before I crossed the street.
Enough of the lies and addict rationalization. Its time to grow up. Time to take your freedom back, time to walk the earth the way God intended, and it wasnt dependent on a can of posion weeds jammed in your lip.
Its time to come home. The ride will be bumpy but we are here to help you navigate it. Come to us when times get tough, tell us when you've had a bad day, tell us when youve beaten a big crave, tell us when you've had a great day. Tell us anything.
We care and we want to see you succeed. Pm me anytime you need anything. I'm on call 24/7/365.
Peace
Did someone say chat? :ph43r:
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I thought "Hell, first day will be easy, just a quick sprint and it'll be over"...
It's turning into a marathon. This is the time that I usually dip the most. The tea is helping with the mouth feel but the fog is really starting to roll in. I'm starting to get snappy with people i talk to. I try my best not to think about it but its everywhere, I constantly reach for my back pocket for my tin. I'm fighting it, it is just more hell than i could have imagined. I don't know where i'd be if i didn't have all the kind and encouraging words here and elsewhere on this site to get through times like this. It's going to be a long night.
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I thought "Hell, first day will be easy, just a quick sprint and it'll be over"...
It's turning into a marathon. This is the time that I usually dip the most. The tea is helping with the mouth feel but the fog is really starting to roll in. I'm starting to get snappy with people i talk to. I try my best not to think about it but its everywhere, I constantly reach for my back pocket for my tin. I'm fighting it, it is just more hell than i could have imagined. I don't know where i'd be if i didn't have all the kind and encouraging words here and elsewhere on this site to get through times like this. It's going to be a long night.
READ. CHAT. (If you aren't already)
You got this!!! Get small. Minute by minute if you have to. Brighter days are ahead. I promise.
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Made it through Day 1. I can tell the nights are going to be the hardest part. I got kind of depressed thinking about not laying in bed with my usual dip till i was ready to go to bed. Maybe that's why i slept so long. I feel better today though.
Find something prettier to lay in bed with.
Water...exercise.
Those two things are your friends right now.
Remember, this is temporary. It goes away. There is just so much good in this quit that you will soon see. Just get through the now.
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Made it through Day 1. I can tell the nights are going to be the hardest part. I got kind of depressed thinking about not laying in bed with my usual dip till i was ready to go to bed. Maybe that's why i slept so long. I feel better today though.
Find something prettier to lay in bed with.
Water...exercise.
Those two things are your friends right now.
Remember, this is temporary. It goes away. There is just so much good in this quit that you will soon see. Just get through the now.
The nights with your true love. It's something how we can fall in love with a weed, isn't it? A weed that has nothing in return for us. As we lie in bed with it, sit on our sofa with it, work with it, take it with us during our hobbies. All the while it does nothing good for us in return. It sucks the life out of us while stealing our money, freedom and integrity. I to laid with the poison, thinking it was so good. Thinking it loved me back. It's all a lie brother. It's a nasty, filthy, disgusting addiction. This is the drug you have in bed with you every night. It's time to start building a hate for it brother. I quit with you today.
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Today is already better. Sucking on tea leaves isn't the most attractive thing in the world but it really helps. I'm not missing the real stuff at all at this point. I made a point to wear myself down... Went on a long RUN instead of my normal evening walk, I ran until i couldn't anymore. I haven't done that in years. It felt great. Day 2 is waning away, bring on 3!
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Today is already better. Sucking on tea leaves isn't the most attractive thing in the world but it really helps. I'm not missing the real stuff at all at this point. I made a point to wear myself down... Went on a long RUN instead of my normal evening walk, I ran until i couldn't anymore. I haven't done that in years. It felt great. Day 2 is waning away, bring on 3!
Great work. Your mind is in the right place. Yell if you need anything.
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start of day 4, still quit, still strong. That being said i feel like death ran me over twice. I guess the best way i can describe it is similar to a severe cold. Body aches, chills, sore throat, etc etc. cant sleep more than 30 minutes at a time. It may be allergies, it may be withdrawal. Either way, i know it won't last. Riding this out and looking forward to being able to run and work out some more.
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start of day 4, still quit, still strong. That being said i feel like death ran me over twice. I guess the best way i can describe it is similar to a severe cold. Body aches, chills, sore throat, etc etc. cant sleep more than 30 minutes at a time. It may be allergies, it may be withdrawal. Either way, i know it won't last. Riding this out and looking forward to being able to run and work out some more.
It's called Normal, for where you are now...and it blows. It wont last forever. You're probably thinking "fuck you". I used to when people would tell me that.
Well its true. Just gotta keep on pushing. Bit by bit. Every +1 is a small victory. Eventually, those small ones add up.
You got this man. There's some beautiful ass shit waiting for you. Trust me!
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this is the start of day 5, and the whole "Quitter's flu" feeling is still here. It came around day 2 or 3..How long does it last? it feels like there is an elephant on my chest.
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this is the start of day 5, and the whole "Quitter's flu" feeling is still here. It came around day 2 or 3..How long does it last? it feels like there is an elephant on my chest.
You know what 5 days means? That's 5 days of freedom. For 5 days you haven't been spending YOUR money on something that does absolutely nothing for you. All the poison ever done for you is take. It takes no more from you my friend. Today I quit with you.
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this is the start of day 5, and the whole "Quitter's flu" feeling is still here. It came around day 2 or 3..How long does it last? it feels like there is an elephant on my chest.
I am starting week 3 today, and let me tell you that my week 2 was so much better than week 1... Remember how this first week feels b/c you never want to be back there again. Great job! Just keep quitting 1 day at a time. It will get better soon.
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this is the start of day 5, and the whole "Quitter's flu" feeling is still here. It came around day 2 or 3..How long does it last? it feels like there is an elephant on my chest.
I am starting week 3 today, and let me tell you that my week 2 was so much better than week 1... Remember how this first week feels b/c you never want to be back there again. Great job! Just keep quitting 1 day at a time. It will get better soon.
Mine lasted a few weeks. This too shall pass. It's your right of passage to freedom. Keep on moving, I promise this does get better.