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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: Malonerton22 on October 24, 2013, 05:17:00 PM
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I have tried multiple times to quit chewing, and always seem to fall back into the old habit. I have read through this site quite a bit, it seems to be a great support system.
I just went to the dentist last week, and told them again that I was going to try and quit. I would only dip in the evenings, but the fact that it was an every-day thing, shows that I am addicted.
I went a week, and broke down and bought a can to watch the World Series. I threw it away this morning, and am ready to restart. If I can make it a week, I can do it again, and beyond.
Look forward to posting and becoming an active member.
Thanks - Tom
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I have tried multiple times to quit chewing, and always seem to fall back into the old habit. I have read through this site quite a bit, it seems to be a great support system.
I just went to the dentist last week, and told them again that I was going to try and quit. I would only dip in the evenings, but the fact that it was an every-day thing, shows that I am addicted.
I went a week, and broke down and bought a can to watch the World Series. I threw it away this morning, and am ready to restart. If I can make it a week, I can do it again, and beyond.Â
Look forward to posting and becoming an active member.
Thanks - Tom
Tom,
Check out why (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=120) and how (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=50) we post roll.
Once you've done that, head over to the January 2014 quit group found here (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=8847).
Read everything the site has to offer in the Welcome Center (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showforum=13) and at Killthecan.org.
You have taken a big first step admitting that you are addicted. Use the resources of this site to prepare yourself for what's about to happen. It's not going to be easy. But you've got a full support system waiting on you here for help. Jump on Live Chat and meet some of the guys, and check your Inbox (1) for my number. If you need help posting roll or navigating the site, just give me a call or shoot me a text. Welcome, and I'm glad to quit with you today!
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I have tried multiple times to quit chewing, and always seem to fall back into the old habit. I have read through this site quite a bit, it seems to be a great support system.
I just went to the dentist last week, and told them again that I was going to try and quit. I would only dip in the evenings, but the fact that it was an every-day thing, shows that I am addicted.
I went a week, and broke down and bought a can to watch the World Series. I threw it away this morning, and am ready to restart. If I can make it a week, I can do it again, and beyond.Â
Look forward to posting and becoming an active member.
Thanks - Tom
Tom,
Check out why (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=120) and how (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=50) we post roll.
Once you've done that, head over to the January 2014 quit group found here (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=8847).
Read everything the site has to offer in the Welcome Center (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showforum=13) and at Killthecan.org.
You have taken a big first step admitting that you are addicted. Use the resources of this site to prepare yourself for what's about to happen. It's not going to be easy. But you've got a full support system waiting on you here for help. Jump on Live Chat and meet some of the guys, and check your Inbox (1) for my number. If you need help posting roll or navigating the site, just give me a call or shoot me a text. Welcome, and I'm glad to quit with you today!
Mattyf... you just fucked up roll. For real. Take your own advice:
Check out why (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=120) and how (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=50) we post roll.
EDIT - mattyf118 is innocent! I'm an evil prick.
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You need to start reading a lot more than you have. Word like "if" and "try" don't exist here. This is not a group of people quitting needlepoint. This group grabs freedom from the clutches of a relentless slut trying to tear you from your health, your money, and your family. There is no grey here. You are either quit or you are not. If you don't know you can make "it" then get the fuck out.
But guess what you don't need to make it for a week. You just need to make it for today, or for the next hour or the next minute. Once you conquer that you just do it again. Each victory brings you closer and closer to glory.
Time to get serious. Once you put your name on that hallowed role call you have burned your boat. There is no return. The only road is forward. Believe and live it like it was as important as your next breath. Anything less would be to dishonor the bad asses fighting next to you. See you tomorrow!
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I have tried multiple times to quit chewing, and always seem to fall back into the old habit. I have read through this site quite a bit, it seems to be a great support system.
I just went to the dentist last week, and told them again that I was going to try and quit. I would only dip in the evenings, but the fact that it was an every-day thing, shows that I am addicted.
I went a week, and broke down and bought a can to watch the World Series. I threw it away this morning, and am ready to restart. If I can make it a week, I can do it again, and beyond.
Look forward to posting and becoming an active member.
Thanks - Tom
Malonerton22 - I am glad you're here, but I have several observations for you:
1) Toss out the word habit. You got it exactly right when you said that you're an addict. It's that simple. Sure, you have habits that flow from your addiction, but everything that you do and think that relates to tobacco is the result of your addiction to nicotine. Full stop. Here, you'll start to build some habits and skills that will help you abstain from using nicotine. That's how you conquer addiction.
2) You mention quitting for another week "and beyond." I like your motivation, but once you accept that you're an addict, you might get a bit rattled by the implications of that fact. A big implication is that if you use nicotine again, there's an extremely high probability (you should treat it as a certainty) that you'll just revert to using it full-time. Forever is a long time. Too long to think about. So, we quit for a single day at a time here. You post roll first thing, you keep your word, tomorrow you do it again. THAT even an addict can manage.
3) There's no trying and no breaking down. Again: you post roll first thing, you keep your word, tomorrow you do it again. There's no trying to any of that, and it clarifies that a "break down" is a decision to give up on yourself, give up your free will, and let a chemical rule your life.
Glad you posted roll. You got this.
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I have tried multiple times to quit chewing, and always seem to fall back into the old habit. I have read through this site quite a bit, it seems to be a great support system.
I just went to the dentist last week, and told them again that I was going to try and quit. I would only dip in the evenings, but the fact that it was an every-day thing, shows that I am addicted.
I went a week, and broke down and bought a can to watch the World Series. I threw it away this morning, and am ready to restart. If I can make it a week, I can do it again, and beyond.Â
Look forward to posting and becoming an active member.
Thanks - Tom
Tom,
Check out why (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=120) and how (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=50) we post roll.
Once you've done that, head over to the January 2014 quit group found here (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=8847).
Read everything the site has to offer in the Welcome Center (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showforum=13) and at Killthecan.org.
You have taken a big first step admitting that you are addicted. Use the resources of this site to prepare yourself for what's about to happen. It's not going to be easy. But you've got a full support system waiting on you here for help. Jump on Live Chat and meet some of the guys, and check your Inbox (1) for my number. If you need help posting roll or navigating the site, just give me a call or shoot me a text. Welcome, and I'm glad to quit with you today!
Mattyf... you just fucked up roll. For real. Take your own advice:
Check out why (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=120) and how (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=50) we post roll.
EDIT - mattyf118 is innocent! I'm an evil prick.
How did I fuck up roll?
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Welcome to the wildest fuckin ride you will ever take..
the decision while not easy to make and fucking harder to stick with is absolutely the best decision you can ever make for yourself.
I've been off the nicotine for 24 days and today I finally felt things are looking up.
keep adding the +1's.
In the words of the Legendary Loot.
" it will suck till it doesn't, then it won't. "
Sent you a pm. Call or text anytime..
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I have tried multiple times to quit chewing, and always seem to fall back into the old habit. I have read through this site quite a bit, it seems to be a great support system.
I just went to the dentist last week, and told them again that I was going to try and quit. I would only dip in the evenings, but the fact that it was an every-day thing, shows that I am addicted.
I went a week, and broke down and bought a can to watch the World Series. I threw it away this morning, and am ready to restart. If I can make it a week, I can do it again, and beyond.Â
Look forward to posting and becoming an active member.
Thanks - Tom
Tom,
Check out why (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=120) and how (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=50) we post roll.
Once you've done that, head over to the January 2014 quit group found here (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=8847).
Read everything the site has to offer in the Welcome Center (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showforum=13) and at Killthecan.org.
You have taken a big first step admitting that you are addicted. Use the resources of this site to prepare yourself for what's about to happen. It's not going to be easy. But you've got a full support system waiting on you here for help. Jump on Live Chat and meet some of the guys, and check your Inbox (1) for my number. If you need help posting roll or navigating the site, just give me a call or shoot me a text. Welcome, and I'm glad to quit with you today!
Mattyf... you just fucked up roll. For real. Take your own advice:
Check out why (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=120) and how (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=50) we post roll.
EDIT - mattyf118 is innocent! I'm an evil prick.
How did I fuck up roll?
You can do it Tom. I'm on day 17. it's still tough but i feel so much better. Make the most of this community and post roll every day. If I can quit after 20+ years of dipping every day, you can too. Just take it one day at a time.
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I have tried multiple times to quit chewing, and always seem to fall back into the old habit. I have read through this site quite a bit, it seems to be a great support system.
I just went to the dentist last week, and told them again that I was going to try and quit. I would only dip in the evenings, but the fact that it was an every-day thing, shows that I am addicted.
I went a week, and broke down and bought a can to watch the World Series. I threw it away this morning, and am ready to restart. If I can make it a week, I can do it again, and beyond.Â
Look forward to posting and becoming an active member.
Thanks - Tom
Tom,
Check out why (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=120) and how (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=50) we post roll.
Once you've done that, head over to the January 2014 quit group found here (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=8847).
Read everything the site has to offer in the Welcome Center (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showforum=13) and at Killthecan.org.
You have taken a big first step admitting that you are addicted. Use the resources of this site to prepare yourself for what's about to happen. It's not going to be easy. But you've got a full support system waiting on you here for help. Jump on Live Chat and meet some of the guys, and check your Inbox (1) for my number. If you need help posting roll or navigating the site, just give me a call or shoot me a text. Welcome, and I'm glad to quit with you today!
Mattyf... you just fucked up roll. For real. Take your own advice:
Check out why (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=120) and how (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=50) we post roll.
EDIT - mattyf118 is innocent! I'm an evil prick.
How did I fuck up roll?
You can do it Tom. I'm on day 17. it's still tough but i feel so much better. Make the most of this community and post roll every day. If I can quit after 20+ years of dipping every day, you can too. Just take it one day at a time.
just thinking...You've got to go all in. Determine this is it - you are quitting for good - for you. And you are not going to cave. If you are sort of thinking i'll see how i get on, it won't work. You've got to close the door and say "i'm done". Anything less and you'll cave.
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Malone,
Roughshod has it right. It is and has been a wild ride. Im pleased to be taking it with you. Post roll in the morning. Hell i look forward to going to bed now so that i can get up, post, and see that tiny number of days quit grow just a little bit. Thats my new addiction.
Be strong and talk about how you feel. We are all here for the same reason...to stay quit.
Grizzfall
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Welcome to KTC Tom. First and foremost, you will need to post Roll. Roll is your daily promise to yourself and all of your new brothers and sisters that you will not use tobacco in any form that day. You will post your name and the number of days you are quit each day in the January 2014 quit group. Each and every day you will post your promise. No exceptions. That is the price of admission to KTC. Nothing more and nothing less. The reason you are put in January is that will be the month if you join us today that you will celebrate being 100 days free of nicotineÂ…your Hall of Fame date.
Now that you know the basics, it is time to read all you can on this site. Go to the welcome center tab at the top of this screen and that will get you started. Post roll and look up at your inbox (1). That is a personal message from me with my telephone number. Glad to see you took control of your life. Wayne
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Malone,
Not sure if you have been paying attention, but you are doing this. I see your name on roll and smile. If you are anything like me the first few days are easy. I enjoyed the pain and discomfort. My failures always came later, after i thought i beat the worst of the bitch i would have a celebratory pinch. And then.....
Stay strong, stay quit. You should feel that little pang of pride beginning to grow. Each day it will gain share in your mind. It will push thoughts of nicotine furthur and furthur away. That pride, that knowing you alone own your life, is more powerful than you can imagine. That, my friend, is the best drug out there.
Grizzfall.
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malonerton22 - day 1 - ODATT, fell off the wagon last night after 150+ and mad as hell at myself that it happened.
You have some explaining to do! Answer the three questions here, your old group and new group. The purpose of answering the questions isn't punishment, it is accountability and learning for you and reminder for the rest of us.
1. What happened!
2. Why did it happen?
3. What will you do different?
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malonerton22 - day 1 - ODATT, fell off the wagon last night after 150+ and mad as hell at myself that it happened.
You have some explaining to do! Answer the three questions here, your old group and new group. The purpose of answering the questions isn't punishment, it is accountability and learning for you and reminder for the rest of us.
1. What happened!
2. Why did it happen?
3. What will you do different?
Dude... get it together. This really IS life and death.
What's the story?
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Nevermind...
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What caving looks like to quitters! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zD_MqCIKDfc)
Proverbs 26:11
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What caving looks like to quitters! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zD_MqCIKDfc)
Proverbs 26:11
that made me throw up in my mouth a little
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What caving looks like to quitters! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zD_MqCIKDfc)
Proverbs 26:11
Holy shit, that might be the funniest shit I have seen today, thank you sir! The left eye looked like it was ready to pop right out of socket.
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What caving looks like to quitters! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zD_MqCIKDfc)
Proverbs 26:11
Holy shit, that might be the funniest shit I have seen today, thank you sir! The left eye looked like it was ready to pop right out of socket.
Seriously, I bet even PETA would say, "someone put that fucker down, we will look the other way." 'puking'
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What caving looks like to quitters! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zD_MqCIKDfc)
Proverbs 26:11
Holy shit, that might be the funniest shit I have seen today, thank you sir! The left eye looked like it was ready to pop right out of socket.
Seriously, I bet even PETA would say, "someone put that fucker down, we will look the other way." 'puking'
Yep, that's just like a caver! The thought of a dip Today makes me as sick to think of as I got watching that. Reminds me of recycling dip. Wonder why skoal hasn't come out with bile flavored.
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Malone,
I'm not gonna say its Okay that you slipped after 150 days, but i will say that I understand it. Everybody here understands it. Everybody. I feel that there is a time frame in quitting when you come back out of the seclusion from temptation and try to reintroduce yourself to the world... nicotine free. We spend a lot of time in the first months isolating ourselves so we don't have to fight the offers from other users. It is a proper and healthy self-defense mechanism. The hard part is knowing when you're strong enough to fully engage the world.
There are still situations that I know will trigger a crave: 1. Smokers circle outside a party 2. Fellow carpenters chewing 3. Girls smoking (still turns me on - thats fucked up) Etc Etc Etc
The way i understand quitting is that strength does not come from avoiding these situations like a ostrich in the sand. Strength comes from being able to walk through theses crowds with an easy smile. Thats winning. Until a quitter gets to this point, it is okay to simply avoid these scenarios. But they can't be dodged forever.
Please answer the three questions. Yeah, I am curious, along with everyone else here, but the purpose of the the three questions is for you to do some self-reflection. Think on it and dig your heels in my friend.
-Neil
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It was requested that I provide information to my January quit group which I let down and betrayed. Below is information regarding my cave from 2 messages I posted in my new group of July 14.'
I have no b.s. excuses, I am an adult and expect to be held accountable for my actions.
To answer - Leading up to the cave, there was nothing new to cause it. I betrayed myself, friends, family and everyone I quit with on KTC in my Jan group. I spent so much time fighting my fucking addiction the first time around. Buying the can was like going back to that first week of quitting in October and spitting right in my past-self's face.
I was not posting regularly, nor was I in contact with my quit brothers. I thought after the 100 days I was in the clear, so I was just phoning it. I always need to stay on top of my game, because quitting for just a small period of time is not quitting, because I am still addicted.
I wouldn't have been able to go 150 days without this site, and I lost sight of that. I won't going forward if I can earn another chance. And I would be happy to answer further, as needed.
Best lesson for the people just starting out, is exactly what was posted above. Post roll every. single. day. DO NOT half-ass it. Don't let your guard down. The rhetoric on here is extreme and tough for a reason. This effects your health, your relationships and your mental well being. I am reprinting my pledge to have in my wallet and keep on my board at home - because I would rather not sit by myself with a disgusting bottle, but be with those I care about.
If you feel a moment of weakness make sure you have contacts to call for support. Something I'll obviously need to do. Again, no lame ass excuses.
Since I was not dedicated to being active on this site, staying in contact with my quit group and just assuming I had myself covered - I don't think it would have mattered what rationale I used. I need to stay on top of my game at all times, because you are correct - otherwise you are just a "stopper" not a quitter.
In another reply asking why I caved -
Same reasoning every other excuse maker would give; I had a long day, whoa is poor me - my life is so hard, so now I'll buy a can. I would rather not try to give myself an easy way out by trying to give a cheap justification for of why I caved.
This site, staying active and the contacts I need to add are what will keep me from failing going forward. CBird is the first p# I added, which I should have been doing before this. Making sure I plan ahead and not setting myself up to fail will also be key in an enhanced quit plan going forward.
Starting by reading and rereading the excellent literature that is available on this site- which helps create a great framework. The contract to give up is a prime example, which I have already put a new one in my wallet.
Good example of what happens when you don't keep posting daily, lose contact and fade away. What are you going to do differently this time?
Good question about what I will do differently.
I am adding contacts to my phone this time around, and making sure I am staying in better contact than before with people in this community.
Making sure I am not just a ninja poster, and making sure I stay active, read materials and reaching out to more people.
The new contract is in my wallet, and for now it is another day at a time.
Sorry I let myself down, and my January quitters. It won't happen again. I will be posting updates on my intro - something I did not do last time. I quit with all of you on this site now.
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Dear New Quitters,
Today is the only day that matters for our quits...hence the role post. That being said, please understand the gravity of the journey we are on. The first weeks are a lifetime. The first 100 days in an eternity. No sense in repeating either.
-Grizzfall
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Dear New Quitters,
Today is the only day that matters for our quits...hence the role post. That being said, please understand the gravity of the journey we are on. The first weeks are a lifetime. The first 100 days is an eternity. No sense in repeating either.
-Grizzfall
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Back on the horse!! You've got this! I'll quit with you
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On day 84 and not looking back. Thanks for all the great support from everyone. I have more contacts than I ever did, and I know it is ODAAT to not waiver. The rest will take care of itself.
Was at a Family Reunion over the weekend and beginning of this weeks, so a lot of driving. That meant filling up with gas and going in to see all those cancer causing little cylinders. If it was not for this site and all of you I think that would have been a problem for me normally. Now I am rolling along.
After hearing about Tony Gwynn and seeing the subject of smokeless tobacco come up again in MLB, I know I made the only choice possible for me to have a long future with my family.
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On day 84 and not looking back. Thanks for all the great support from everyone. I have more contacts than I ever did, and I know it is ODAAT to not waiver. The rest will take care of itself.
Was at a Family Reunion over the weekend and beginning of this weeks, so a lot of driving. That meant filling up with gas and going in to see all those cancer causing little cylinders. If it was not for this site and all of you I think that would have been a problem for me normally. Now I am rolling along.
After hearing about Tony Gwynn and seeing the subject of smokeless tobacco come up again in MLB, I know I made the only choice possible for me to have a long future with my family.
^^ love this..
Proud to see you on roll every day brother.
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Keep it strong Mal....Day 84 is awesome, but you have to keep your eye on the prize. I've seen others get careless as they near their HOF date..The nic bitch starts whispering BS in their ear again...Continue to use your tools and quit group/brothers/sisters....2 weeks, 2 days to a really great feeling!
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On day 84 and not looking back. Thanks for all the great support from everyone. I have more contacts than I ever did, and I know it is ODAAT to not waiver. The rest will take care of itself.
Was at a Family Reunion over the weekend and beginning of this weeks, so a lot of driving. That meant filling up with gas and going in to see all those cancer causing little cylinders. If it was not for this site and all of you I think that would have been a problem for me normally. Now I am rolling along.
After hearing about Tony Gwynn and seeing the subject of smokeless tobacco come up again in MLB, I know I made the only choice possible for me to have a long future with my family.
Your new July brothers are with you, Mal.
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On day 84 and not looking back. Thanks for all the great support from everyone. I have more contacts than I ever did, and I know it is ODAAT to not waiver. The rest will take care of itself.
Was at a Family Reunion over the weekend and beginning of this weeks, so a lot of driving. That meant filling up with gas and going in to see all those cancer causing little cylinders. If it was not for this site and all of you I think that would have been a problem for me normally. Now I am rolling along.
After hearing about Tony Gwynn and seeing the subject of smokeless tobacco come up again in MLB, I know I made the only choice possible for me to have a long future with my family.
Your new July brothers are with you, Mal.
Quitting strong with Mal
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On day 84 and not looking back. Thanks for all the great support from everyone. I have more contacts than I ever did, and I know it is ODAAT to not waiver. The rest will take care of itself.
Was at a Family Reunion over the weekend and beginning of this weeks, so a lot of driving. That meant filling up with gas and going in to see all those cancer causing little cylinders. If it was not for this site and all of you I think that would have been a problem for me normally. Now I am rolling along.
After hearing about Tony Gwynn and seeing the subject of smokeless tobacco come up again in MLB, I know I made the only choice possible for me to have a long future with my family.
Your new July brothers are with you, Mal.
Quitting strong with Mal
Quitting hard with you today my July Brother!
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Today is day 155. I was on this day once already, and I know not to take it for granted this time. I know that I am 5 minutes and 5 bucks away from making a stupid decision if I l start dismissing that I have anything to worry about.
I promise not to have to wake up tomorrow on what would have been day 156 to repost day 1 again.
Again, thanks for all of the support especially from Applejack, CBird, MNBen, Osage and all of my former January Killers group and current July Destroyers gang! Let's keep the good times coming.
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Today is day 155. I was on this day once already, and I know not to take it for granted this time. I know that I am 5 minutes and 5 bucks away from making a stupid decision if I l start dismissing that I have anything to worry about.
I promise not to have to wake up tomorrow on what would have been day 156 to repost day 1 again.
Again, thanks for all of the support especially from Applejack, CBird, MNBen, Osage and all of my former January Killers group and current July Destroyers gang! Let's keep the good times coming.
Gratz M! You've got this quit ... and we've got it with ya! Enjoy the extended weekend bro!
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Today is day 155. I was on this day once already, and I know not to take it for granted this time. I know that I am 5 minutes and 5 bucks away from making a stupid decision if I l start dismissing that I have anything to worry about.
I promise not to have to wake up tomorrow on what would have been day 156 to repost day 1 again.
Again, thanks for all of the support especially from Applejack, CBird, MNBen, Osage and all of my former January Killers group and current July Destroyers gang! Let's keep the good times coming.
Gratz M! You've got this quit ... and we've got it with ya! Enjoy the extended weekend bro!
Proud to be in July with you!
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Today is day 155. I was on this day once already, and I know not to take it for granted this time. I know that I am 5 minutes and 5 bucks away from making a stupid decision if I l start dismissing that I have anything to worry about.
I promise not to have to wake up tomorrow on what would have been day 156 to repost day 1 again.
Again, thanks for all of the support especially from Applejack, CBird, MNBen, Osage and all of my former January Killers group and current July Destroyers gang! Let's keep the good times coming.
Gratz M! You've got this quit ... and we've got it with ya! Enjoy the extended weekend bro!
Proud to be in July with you!
Congrats on making a milestone that's personal to you. The killers don't interact much, but your do-over really shook me, and your success this time around is so good to see- I'm always glad when I see you posting up another day.
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Today is 167. I noticed I was starting to become a bit complacent the last week or so. I think after I got past that 156 (while it was a huge weight off my shoulders) that things were going to be different. That, along with the start of football, which I don't even care for all that much other than fantasy, has been a trigger in the past.
I need to remember what it is I am fighting, and how much nic screwed with me before. I was much more impatient, less productive, had less money, was ashamed of ever letting anyone know I did chew and the terrible feeling of my gums the next morning.
With that in mind I am finally going to purchase my HOF coin and keep it with me all the time in my wallet, along with my contract to cave. It is a big step for me, one I did not do in the past, which I should have done before this point.
Let's keep up the quitting guys!
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Today is 167. I noticed I was starting to become a bit complacent the last week or so. I think after I got past that 156 (while it was a huge weight off my shoulders) that things were going to be different. That, along with the start of football, which I don't even care for all that much other than fantasy, has been a trigger in the past.
I need to remember what it is I am fighting, and how much nic screwed with me before. I was much more impatient, less productive, had less money, was ashamed of ever letting anyone know I did chew and the terrible feeling of my gums the next morning.
With that in mind I am finally going to purchase my HOF coin and keep it with me all the time in my wallet, along with my contract to cave. It is a big step for me, one I did not do in the past, which I should have done before this point.
Let's keep up the quitting guys!
I thought the start of football season would be a trigger for me as well, but thankfully it wasn't. Glad you are past the 156, keep on posting the +1's.
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Stay in the game....keep posting and keep your promise....it takes work but it just gets better all the time. You have my digits
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Reached the 2nd floor today. It has been long over due and milestones are nice to get to.
Making sure that each day is another day that I live to the fullest, and that means not wasting my time, money and health on a can of mouth cancer ever again.
Thanks for all the support from everyone in my July quit group and the veterans who reached out to me when I caved. I will keep posting and keep quit.
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Reached the 2nd floor today. It has been long over due and milestones are nice to get to.
Making sure that each day is another day that I live to the fullest, and that means not wasting my time, money and health on a can of mouth cancer ever again.
Thanks for all the support from everyone in my July quit group and the veterans who reached out to me when I caved. I will keep posting and keep quit.
Gratz man, enjoy the day!
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Reached the 2nd floor today. It has been long over due and milestones are nice to get to.
Making sure that each day is another day that I live to the fullest, and that means not wasting my time, money and health on a can of mouth cancer ever again.
Thanks for all the support from everyone in my July quit group and the veterans who reached out to me when I caved. I will keep posting and keep quit.
Gratz man, enjoy the day!
Congrats on making it to the second floor bud!!
Its a great milestone!
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Reached the 2nd floor today. It has been long over due and milestones are nice to get to.
Making sure that each day is another day that I live to the fullest, and that means not wasting my time, money and health on a can of mouth cancer ever again.
Thanks for all the support from everyone in my July quit group and the veterans who reached out to me when I caved. I will keep posting and keep quit.
Gratz man, enjoy the day!
Congrats on making it to the second floor bud!!
Its a great milestone!
Way to go man! Glad for you!
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Reached the 2nd floor today. It has been long over due and milestones are nice to get to.
Making sure that each day is another day that I live to the fullest, and that means not wasting my time, money and health on a can of mouth cancer ever again.
Thanks for all the support from everyone in my July quit group and the veterans who reached out to me when I caved. I will keep posting and keep quit.
Gratz man, enjoy the day!
Congrats on making it to the second floor bud!!
Its a great milestone!
Way to go man! Glad for you!
Proud of you bro!
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Been a while since I added an entry here. On day 287 right now and enjoying every day of freedom.
This site has been great and as I have said before, I do not think there is anyway I would be quit today without it. That being said, with all the nonsense I have been reading in the new quit groups and especially a certain group in 2014, I am not so sure I would recommend this site to my good friends who still use. It is pretty embarrassing to read through a lot of the stuff. The comments, accusations and straight up whining is how junior high kids would react, and not how I expect adults to communicate with one another.
Part of the problem is that I know I have very little tolerance for people who react and live their life solely on emotion. It does not allow one to better themselves through education and learning. In the end I think cooler heads can prevail as many people get caught up in the emotion of the moment. I know replying and adding to the conversation when people are hot headed like that will only provoke more emotional responses from people though...
Hopefully the day my friends do decide to quit I can confidently direct them to this site with the disclaimer that there will a lot of different types of personalities, but they all want the same thing, and that is what you need to focus on.
Till then keeping up on my quit.... and thinking about hibernating the rest of this cold Wisconsin winter...
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Been a while since I added an entry here. On day 287 right now and enjoying every day of freedom.
This site has been great and as I have said before, I do not think there is anyway I would be quit today without it. That being said, with all the nonsense I have been reading in the new quit groups and especially a certain group in 2014, I am not so sure I would recommend this site to my good friends who still use. It is pretty embarrassing to read through a lot of the stuff. The comments, accusations and straight up whining is how junior high kids would react, and not how I expect adults to communicate with one another.
Part of the problem is that I know I have very little tolerance for people who react and live their life solely on emotion. It does not allow one to better themselves through education and learning. In the end I think cooler heads can prevail as many people get caught up in the emotion of the moment. I know replying and adding to the conversation when people are hot headed like that will only provoke more emotional responses from people though...
Hopefully the day my friends do decide to quit I can confidently direct them to this site with the disclaimer that there will a lot of different types of personalities, but they all want the same thing, and that is what you need to focus on.
Till then keeping up on my quit.... and thinking about hibernating the rest of this cold Wisconsin winter...
I suppose at the very least all the nonsense taking place was interesting. Like a bad car wreck, I could not look away and just had to look. People like that always give out, and do not last too long. Hard to get by on raw emotion all the time.
Not sure they get it enough, but thank you to those who take the time to administer the site.
Cold Tuesday and waiting for baseball season which equals warmer weather...
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Been a while since I added an entry here. On day 287 right now and enjoying every day of freedom.
This site has been great and as I have said before, I do not think there is anyway I would be quit today without it. That being said, with all the nonsense I have been reading in the new quit groups and especially a certain group in 2014, I am not so sure I would recommend this site to my good friends who still use. It is pretty embarrassing to read through a lot of the stuff. The comments, accusations and straight up whining is how junior high kids would react, and not how I expect adults to communicate with one another.
Part of the problem is that I know I have very little tolerance for people who react and live their life solely on emotion. It does not allow one to better themselves through education and learning. In the end I think cooler heads can prevail as many people get caught up in the emotion of the moment. I know replying and adding to the conversation when people are hot headed like that will only provoke more emotional responses from people though...
Hopefully the day my friends do decide to quit I can confidently direct them to this site with the disclaimer that there will a lot of different types of personalities, but they all want the same thing, and that is what you need to focus on.
Till then keeping up on my quit.... and thinking about hibernating the rest of this cold Wisconsin winter...
I suppose at the very least all the nonsense taking place was interesting. Like a bad car wreck, I could not look away and just had to look. People like that always give out, and do not last too long. Hard to get by on raw emotion all the time.
Not sure they get it enough, but thank you to those who take the time to administer the site.
Cold Tuesday and waiting for baseball season which equals warmer weather...
Proud to be your July brother. I pick and choose my drama. I rarely go into new groups for fear of bumping new quitters, I try and communicate through PM or intros. As for other groups and drama, I look at it on a case to case basis and go from there. Take what you want, and leave the rest, just be quit.
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300 today- congrats and keep it up! I'm glad you still post with is in Jan 14- makes my quit stronger. Thank you.
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300 today- congrats and keep it up! I'm glad you still post with is in Jan 14- makes my quit stronger. Thank you.
Nicely done m'man!
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I posted this in my home group (July '14 DD's). Malonerton used to be a member of that group ... until this last weekend. Place a finality on your quit people, it eliminates the possibility of shit like this happening to you:
Well DD's ... you ready for another kick in the cock? Wonder why Malonerton didn't post up this weekend? Because he knowingly took some puffs off a cigar at day 849. He knew what he was doing, he knew what it meant ... and he did it anyway. He didn't reach out, because he didn't care ... he was committed to using. This is his 2nd go-around if you remember ... he's caved in the past.
Malonerton was another dude I repeatedly chased for his roll post. He was just going through the motions, never practicing brotherhood/accountability/quit.
His text, verbatim:
I had a drag from a cigar this weekend. I have no excuse and got caught in the moment. This is the 2nd time I f'd up now. I won't poison KTC anymore with my unreliable and untrusting commitment. I'm a coward and a failure and will take a good long look at myself.
849 days ... poof, gone. I hope you guys use this to steel your resolve, like I will. Is there a finality to this quit for you guys? Can you see yourself making this same "mistake"? Fuck that, not me ... not ever. I control this shit, not the other way around. After 32+ years of using ... I'm never going back. This is my guarantee to the DD's.
To anyone waffling about their quits, bear the fuck down! Brag up your power over this weed! Keep posting your promise daily! Don't FAIL! WIN!
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I hate this shit. I just don't get how anyone with 800+ days can be such a wuss. Actually, let me re-phrase that, I can't see how anyone who truly wants to be quit can be such a pussy. It doesn't matter what day you're on - if you want this with every last bone in your body, you'll quit. If you hate nicotine with every ounce of your being, then you'll succeed. If you post roll every day, then you can win. Integrity, accountability, and brotherhood are must-haves! With every passing day, my resolve to quit, my hate for nicotine, my accountability, and the bonds of my brethren grow. I win because my quit continues to grow and flourish. And like I said to my brother in quit earlier, freedom is far more addicting than my addiction.
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I posted this in my home group (July '14 DD's). Malonerton used to be a member of that group ... until this last weekend. Place a finality on your quit people, it eliminates the possibility of shit like this happening to you:
Well DD's ... you ready for another kick in the cock? Wonder why Malonerton didn't post up this weekend? Because he knowingly took some puffs off a cigar at day 849. He knew what he was doing, he knew what it meant ... and he did it anyway. He didn't reach out, because he didn't care ... he was committed to using. This is his 2nd go-around if you remember ... he's caved in the past.
Malonerton was another dude I repeatedly chased for his roll post. He was just going through the motions, never practicing brotherhood/accountability/quit.
His text, verbatim:
I had a drag from a cigar this weekend. I have no excuse and got caught in the moment. This is the 2nd time I f'd up now. I won't poison KTC anymore with my unreliable and untrusting commitment. I'm a coward and a failure and will take a good long look at myself.
849 days ... poof, gone. I hope you guys use this to steel your resolve, like I will. Is there a finality to this quit for you guys? Can you see yourself making this same "mistake"? Fuck that, not me ... not ever. I control this shit, not the other way around. After 32+ years of using ... I'm never going back. This is my guarantee to the DD's.
To anyone waffling about their quits, bear the fuck down! Brag up your power over this weed! Keep posting your promise daily! Don't FAIL! WIN!
Fuckin A Right Smeds! Never again. You wanted your freedom and went out and earned it. Threw it all away for a cigar? Weak sauce.
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I hate this shit. I just don't get how anyone with 800+ days can be such a wuss. Actually, let me re-phrase that, I can't see how anyone who truly wants to be quit can be such a pussy. It doesn't matter what day you're on - if you want this with every last bone in your body, you'll quit. If you hate nicotine with every ounce of your being, then you'll succeed. If you post roll every day, then you can win. Integrity, accountability, and brotherhood are must-haves! With every passing day, my resolve to quit, my hate for nicotine, my accountability, and the bonds of my brethren grow. I win because my quit continues to grow and flourish. And like I said to my brother in quit earlier, freedom is far more addicting than my addiction.
Cigars - I knew they might be an issue with my quit. I prepared for that and I flat out turned one down on Day 16...
Day 16 (http://forum.killthecan.org/single/?p=9324952&t=11324748)
Caving to a cigar is really weak when you've stopped using dip or cigarettes. :blink:
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I posted this in my home group (July '14 DD's). Malonerton used to be a member of that group ... until this last weekend. Place a finality on your quit people, it eliminates the possibility of shit like this happening to you:
Well DD's ... you ready for another kick in the cock? Wonder why Malonerton didn't post up this weekend? Because he knowingly took some puffs off a cigar at day 849. He knew what he was doing, he knew what it meant ... and he did it anyway. He didn't reach out, because he didn't care ... he was committed to using. This is his 2nd go-around if you remember ... he's caved in the past.
Malonerton was another dude I repeatedly chased for his roll post. He was just going through the motions, never practicing brotherhood/accountability/quit.
His text, verbatim:
I had a drag from a cigar this weekend. I have no excuse and got caught in the moment. This is the 2nd time I f'd up now. I won't poison KTC anymore with my unreliable and untrusting commitment. I'm a coward and a failure and will take a good long look at myself.
849 days ... poof, gone. I hope you guys use this to steel your resolve, like I will. Is there a finality to this quit for you guys? Can you see yourself making this same "mistake"? Fuck that, not me ... not ever. I control this shit, not the other way around. After 32+ years of using ... I'm never going back. This is my guarantee to the DD's.
To anyone waffling about their quits, bear the fuck down! Brag up your power over this weed! Keep posting your promise daily! Don't FAIL! WIN!
Fuckin A Right Smeds! Never again. You wanted your freedom and went out and earned it. Threw it all away for a cigar? Weak sauce.
He was in my class too, and failed us. This addiction SUCKS! it's EVIL! learn about it, dammit! You CANNOT TAKE ONE MORE DIP, PUFF, LICK, WHATEVER---- NOT on ANY DAY. NO F-ING FLAKING! Get used to it! I feel bad about this, i had hopes for this guy. Jan 14, July 14, all betrayed..... glad you're taking a hard look man. It's hard, evil, sneaky, bad. Learn, be active as all hell, and you can WIN.... as my bro PAB says, if you post then ghost you're toast.
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I posted this in my home group (July '14 DD's). Malonerton used to be a member of that group ... until this last weekend. Place a finality on your quit people, it eliminates the possibility of shit like this happening to you:
Well DD's ... you ready for another kick in the cock? Wonder why Malonerton didn't post up this weekend? Because he knowingly took some puffs off a cigar at day 849. He knew what he was doing, he knew what it meant ... and he did it anyway. He didn't reach out, because he didn't care ... he was committed to using. This is his 2nd go-around if you remember ... he's caved in the past.
Malonerton was another dude I repeatedly chased for his roll post. He was just going through the motions, never practicing brotherhood/accountability/quit.
His text, verbatim:
I had a drag from a cigar this weekend. I have no excuse and got caught in the moment. This is the 2nd time I f'd up now. I won't poison KTC anymore with my unreliable and untrusting commitment. I'm a coward and a failure and will take a good long look at myself.
849 days ... poof, gone. I hope you guys use this to steel your resolve, like I will. Is there a finality to this quit for you guys? Can you see yourself making this same "mistake"? Fuck that, not me ... not ever. I control this shit, not the other way around. After 32+ years of using ... I'm never going back. This is my guarantee to the DD's.
To anyone waffling about their quits, bear the fuck down! Brag up your power over this weed! Keep posting your promise daily! Don't FAIL! WIN!
Fuckin A Right Smeds! Never again. You wanted your freedom and went out and earned it. Threw it all away for a cigar? Weak sauce.
He was in my class too, and failed us. This addiction SUCKS! it's EVIL! learn about it, dammit! You CANNOT TAKE ONE MORE DIP, PUFF, LICK, WHATEVER---- NOT on ANY DAY. NO F-ING FLAKING! Get used to it! I feel bad about this, i had hopes for this guy. Jan 14, July 14, all betrayed..... glad you're taking a hard look man. It's hard, evil, sneaky, bad. Learn, be active as all hell, and you can WIN.... as my bro PAB says, if you post then ghost you're toast.
When will you really be "Finally Serious" ? The final result is serious, if you don't get it together man. Don't fuck with this addiction. It'll keep tricking you, enslaving you, and end up rotting your ass away. You gotta FINALLY get SERIOUS and take your life back while you still have a chance.
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I posted this in my home group (July '14 DD's). Malonerton used to be a member of that group ... until this last weekend. Place a finality on your quit people, it eliminates the possibility of shit like this happening to you:
Well DD's ... you ready for another kick in the cock? Wonder why Malonerton didn't post up this weekend? Because he knowingly took some puffs off a cigar at day 849. He knew what he was doing, he knew what it meant ... and he did it anyway. He didn't reach out, because he didn't care ... he was committed to using. This is his 2nd go-around if you remember ... he's caved in the past.
Malonerton was another dude I repeatedly chased for his roll post. He was just going through the motions, never practicing brotherhood/accountability/quit.
His text, verbatim:
I had a drag from a cigar this weekend. I have no excuse and got caught in the moment. This is the 2nd time I f'd up now. I won't poison KTC anymore with my unreliable and untrusting commitment. I'm a coward and a failure and will take a good long look at myself.
849 days ... poof, gone. I hope you guys use this to steel your resolve, like I will. Is there a finality to this quit for you guys? Can you see yourself making this same "mistake"? Fuck that, not me ... not ever. I control this shit, not the other way around. After 32+ years of using ... I'm never going back. This is my guarantee to the DD's.
To anyone waffling about their quits, bear the fuck down! Brag up your power over this weed! Keep posting your promise daily! Don't FAIL! WIN!
Fuckin A Right Smeds! Never again. You wanted your freedom and went out and earned it. Threw it all away for a cigar? Weak sauce.
He was in my class too, and failed us. This addiction SUCKS! it's EVIL! learn about it, dammit! You CANNOT TAKE ONE MORE DIP, PUFF, LICK, WHATEVER---- NOT on ANY DAY. NO F-ING FLAKING! Get used to it! I feel bad about this, i had hopes for this guy. Jan 14, July 14, all betrayed..... glad you're taking a hard look man. It's hard, evil, sneaky, bad. Learn, be active as all hell, and you can WIN.... as my bro PAB says, if you post then ghost you're toast.
When will you really be "Finally Serious" ? The final result is serious, if you don't get it together man. Don't fuck with this addiction. It'll keep tricking you, enslaving you, and end up rotting your ass away. You gotta FINALLY get SERIOUS and take your life back while you still have a chance.
He gone.........