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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: Hambone007 on May 19, 2013, 12:10:00 PM
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Ok it's been 8 days no grizzly. I can a day. I can deal with the cravings, I'm a 5 year dipper and before that a 15 year smoker. I quit last sat cold turkey. I have noticed my anxiety level is up, I don't have much of a appetite, I feel like my blood sugar drops, I have been eating fruit and small meal but I just don't feel like eating like I once did. I also feel a kind of numbness in my legs at times, anyone else ever felt this? I have read about with the absence of nicotine the blood sugar can drop. I'm fatigued and feel lazy
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Ok it's been 8 days no grizzly. I can a day. I can deal with the cravings, I'm a 5 year dipper and before that a 15 year smoker. I quit last sat cold turkey. I have noticed my anxiety level is up, I don't have much of a appetite, I feel like my blood sugar drops, I have been eating fruit and small meal but I just don't feel like eating like I once did. I also feel a kind of numbness in my legs at times, anyone else ever felt this? I have read about with the absence of nicotine the blood sugar can drop. I'm fatigued and feel lazy
Seems to me that quitting nic has different effects on different people.
I wasn't hungrier when I quit, but I ate everything in sight just to lessen the oral fixation thing. If that's not you, bravo, maybe you won't find yourself 30 pounds heavier in 30 days. Although, it's relatively easy to lose weight. I hear it's more more difficult to get rid of cancer.
So, are you going to join us? I see that you have not posted roll today with the August group. I suggest you add your name to the roll HERE (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=8141) and make a promise to yourself, the August group, and the rest of us that you will remain quit for the next 24 hours.
That's all we ask here, and all we do. Make a promise each day to not use nicotine in any way, shape, or form for the day. Repeat tomorrow. If you want support you need to be accountable, and that starts will posting roll each morning and then keeping your word all day.
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Yes I will attend roll call , however, I'm having a hard time figuring out how to make my promise for the day appear in the box with my quit group, I'm the one outside the box at the bottom ( story of my life)!
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I had a little diffuculty figuring out how to post roll as well, not sure if you tried it but using the guide on how to post roll Here (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=50) helped me out.
See you in roll call
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I had a little diffuculty figuring out how to post roll as well, not sure if you tried it but using the guide on how to post roll Here (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=50) helped me out.
See you in roll call
Hambone glad to have u. Somebody will fix your roll call error. The important thing is u come back tomorrow and try it again.
Now to your question. You are quitting the most addictive drug known to man. You Have been screwing your brain for for umpteen years. Yes you are going to experience anxiety, and a whole bunch of other stuff. I recommend you do some research and learn your enemy well. It makes your quit easier when you know what your going to go through and how long it lasts. A lot of information is on this sight. take a look around. Things will Get better in time. Each day will get easier as u take it one day at a time. I quit with you today.
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Hambone,
read through one of the newbies posts he was all kinds of fucked up during his withdrawals he went to the Dr and she told him you are going to feel that way you are quitting the most addictive chemical/drug in the world.
your brain is rewiring you are anxious because you are doing things you used to do w a face full or worm dirt....you wired yourself to think oh cut the grass put a dip in...then you she (the NIC BITCH) tricked you oh I cant do these things with out dip...
If your are really freaking out about your symptoms see your Dr in the AM read through Diesels intro he had a similar story.
pm me if you need me
Todd
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Thank you so much for the support! I will try and figure out roll call so I can be held accountable for my day. I will also check out diesels intro too! Thanks again folks! I'm looking so forward to making it to my 9th day.
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So today is starting off good, I know I will never go back. I quit I will stay quit . I feel good but I'm gonna just stick with the promise for today. I'm a addict . Wow I never thought I would say that! It's true!
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So today is starting off good, I know I will never go back. I quit I will stay quit . I feel good but I'm gonna just stick with the promise for today. I'm a addict . Wow I never thought I would say that! It's true!
Congratulations. Now get into the August group and post roll. That is what this site is based on. Post roll and remain quit. Don't post roll and you are headed for failure.
Here are some VERY SIMPLE instructions on how to post roll: index.php?showtopic=50 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=50)
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This is your quit group link. Go post your pledge to the group not to use any form of nicotine for the next 24 hours. Wake up and repeat tomorrow.
index.php?showtopic=8141 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=8141)
Click on the links at the top of their page to learn how to post roll and a bunch of other important things.
You can do it.
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Ok guys I believe I've figured out the roll call! I'm looking forward to helping brothers/sisters stay strong! We can beat this!
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Good deal. That's a strong start. Read everything you can on this site. The key to staying quit is changing your mindset. Reading this site helped me with that. You've made the first realization: we're addicts. Nicotine is one of the most chemically addictive substances known to man. It's stronger than most controlled substances even. That, coupled with it's acceptance in our community, makes it even tougher to overcome. The termn "nicotine HABIT" is one of the biggest lies every forced upon the masses. Biting my fingernails is a habit. This is much more than that.
Another change in mindset that helped me was to realize that tobacco is not something that can be done casually. I used to think that I could be quit, but still maybe have a dip or chew at a party or while hunting, etc. WRONG!! For us addicts, there is no such thing as just one. One chew, one pinch, one puff.......... either of them opens the door and the enemy barges right in. Keep you guard up, gather some contact info, and be ready for when the hard craves hit. Don't let your guard down during the easy times.
Reach out if you need any help. We're just a PM away.
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Well my side effects are just kicking me in the face! I broke down and went to see my primary care dr. The reason for me going was be cause I felt so cold in my legs and I was thinking my blood sugar dropped, so this sent me into a full blown panic attack, cold sweats, elevated bp, fear ect! So my dr checked my sugar and it was 107, a good number . I had about 20 oz of oj this morning and a choc granola bar, so I'm going back Thursday for a full physical and blood work.
I asked my dr if I could be having these withdraws from stopping the smokeless tobacco , he said possible but it was more likely my anxiety from quitting!
These side effects are a real jack leg!
I'm an addict....
I quit dipping ....
It's a daily promise to me and you kind folks here also others that are close in my life.
Nobody really understands when I say I quit dipping, it's like in on ear and out the other, so I have decided not to say anything to anyone else and just share with you guys/gals!
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We understand....continue the fight through the suck, Hambone.
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Good deal. That's a strong start. Read everything you can on this site. The key to staying quit is changing your mindset. Reading this site helped me with that. You've made the first realization: we're addicts. Nicotine is one of the most chemically addictive substances known to man. It's stronger than most controlled substances even. That, coupled with it's acceptance in our community, makes it even tougher to overcome. The termn "nicotine HABIT" is one of the biggest lies every forced upon the masses. Biting my fingernails is a habit. This is much more than that.
Another change in mindset that helped me was to realize that tobacco is not something that can be done casually. I used to think that I could be quit, but still maybe have a dip or chew at a party or while hunting, etc. WRONG!! For us addicts, there is no such thing as just one. One chew, one pinch, one puff.......... either of them opens the door and the enemy barges right in. Keep you guard up, gather some contact info, and be ready for when the hard craves hit. Don't let your guard down during the easy times.
Reach out if you need any help. We're just a PM away.
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Well my side effects are just kicking me in the face! I broke down and went to see my primary care dr. The reason for me going was be cause I felt so cold in my legs and I was thinking my blood sugar dropped, so this sent me into a full blown panic attack, cold sweats, elevated bp, fear ect! So my dr checked my sugar and it was 107, a good number . I had about 20 oz of oj this morning and a choc granola bar, so I'm going back Thursday for a full physical and blood work.
I asked my dr if I could be having these withdraws from stopping the smokeless tobacco , he said possible but it was more likely my anxiety from quitting!
These side effects are a real jack leg!
I'm an addict....
I quit dipping ....
It's a daily promise to me and you kind folks here also others that are close in my life.
Nobody really understands when I say I quit dipping, it's like in on ear and out the other, so I have decided not to say anything to anyone else and just share with you guys/gals!
Don't freak out, just recognize your body is going through a huge change and really doesn't like it. Remember all of the suck you experience that way you won't want to repeat it. Keep all of your comments in one thread that way you can track and go back anytime to read what you wrote. In the wildcard section there is a anxiety and depression section I invite you to post your anxiety there you'll find that many of other quitters have experience the exact same thing you are. Pm me if I can help in any way.
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Well my side effects are just kicking me in the face! I broke down and went to see my primary care dr. The reason for me going was be cause I felt so cold in my legs and I was thinking my blood sugar dropped, so this sent me into a full blown panic attack, cold sweats, elevated bp, fear ect! So my dr checked my sugar and it was 107, a good number . I had about 20 oz of oj this morning and a choc granola bar, so I'm going back Thursday for a full physical and blood work.
I asked my dr if I could be having these withdraws from stopping the smokeless tobacco , he said possible but it was more likely my anxiety from quitting!
These side effects are a real jack leg!
I'm an addict....
I quit dipping ....
It's a daily promise to me and you kind folks here also others that are close in my life.
Nobody really understands when I say I quit dipping, it's like in on ear and out the other, so I have decided not to say anything to anyone else and just share with you guys/gals!
Don't freak out, just recognize your body is going through a huge change and really doesn't like it. Remember all of the suck you experience that way you won't want to repeat it. Keep all of your comments in one thread that way you can track and go back anytime to read what you wrote. In the wildcard section there is a anxiety and depression section I invite you to post your anxiety there you'll find that many of other quitters have experience the exact same thing you are. Pm me if I can help in any way.
You got this Hambone007!!!!
We quit with YOU today!!!
One day at a time....It gets much better and easier...I promise YOU Sir!!!
Keep your word and your daze will stack up quicker than you ever dreamed...
Cheers brother 'bang head'
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Hey Pork Chop,
Your doc missed the mark on blood sugar. A spike in blood sugar can make you crave a dip. A drop in blood sugar will make you do the same. The OJ and Chocolate bar most likely sent your sugar levels way up.
KEEP YOUR BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL STEADY.
Sip on sweet juice throughout the day. Make sure you get some protein at every meal this will help keep things stable.
panic attacks can be a symptom of quitting. I went to the ER thinking I was having a heart attack after I quit. I am not the only one. RELAX , your going to be fine.
Besides keeping your blood sugar STEADY watch your caffeine intake. Nicotine counteracts the effect of caffeine. Cut back the amount of caffeine you normally drink by half and see how you feel.
Exercise- studies have proven that exercise reduces not only the frequency of cravings, but the intensity of them. Even a brisk walk will do the trick. DO IT FATTY!!
Nicotine constricts blood vessels, it reduces circulation, and raises blood pressure. Quitting can cause some strange reactions as your body heals itself from years of ingesting a neurotoxin more lethal than cobra venom. be patient and work the program. Educate yourself about nicotine, read all you can on this site.
You got this
'sM
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Thanks skoal monster,
I thought my dr was wrong, I asked him twice! He said if smokeless tobacco had that much sugar in it the more diabetics would use it? I don't drink caffeine, I don't eat red meat because I have this thing called polycythemia ( my body makes to many red blood cells).
I think I will go invest in a accuvue glucose monitor for my own peace of mind . Today when I started feeling funky I flipped out!
I have anxiety anyway and have been in the er many times for a EKG thinking I'm having a heart attack.
I personal think that dip juice stays in your body for along time.
I had a friend who's dad passed (the dad chewed) at his autopsy my buddy said his dads body was gunked up with the Black Death dip juice!
So 1 day at a time, I made my promise today, and plan on making it again tomorrow!
Thanks for the support!
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Will do it tomorrow u gave your word today get up tomorrow and do it again don't plan
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Day 10 and my body is still going thru withdraws or changes. I've read so much on the site,it's a great place to be for quitters, also a great place for positive reinforcement!
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Day 10 and my body is still going thru withdraws or changes. I've read so much on the site,it's a great place to be for quitters, also a great place for positive reinforcement!
Sounds like you are right where you are supposed to be. Your body is re-wiring. I know it took me a good month to get balanced and get some normalcy. 10 days is a huge accomplishment, quit on ODAAT.
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Day 10 and my body is still going thru withdraws or changes. I've read so much on the site,it's a great place to be for quitters, also a great place for positive reinforcement!
Ham, it does take some time, I am 83 days in and still feel changes. I was never not addicted in my adult life, being re-born is kind of cool huh?
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Day 10 and my body is still going thru withdraws or changes. I've read so much on the site,it's a great place to be for quitters, also a great place for positive reinforcement!
Ham, it does take some time, I am 83 days in and still feel changes. I was never not addicted in my adult life, being re-born is kind of cool huh?
reborn is the right word. I'm no-longer the same person. One day at a time and freedom shall be yours..
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Yeah it is a cool place to be, quit for today, one day at a time right! I was just thinking hey hammy! You can have a dip, you guys know (the crave) so I came to the site to post ! Where would any I (or any of us for that matter) if we gave in? I'm not going through this crap for nothing! I'm here to be free from my addiction.
I am a addict
Today I chose not to use
One day soon I will feel better
Quitters gonna quit....users gonna use!
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Wow kana I really just thought about that what you said, I too have been an addict my whole adult life! Wow! Yes it is cool to be re-newed!
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Wow kana I really just thought about that what you said, I too have been an addict my whole adult life! Wow! Yes it is cool to be re-newed!
You will continue to change. You are nowhere near done yet.
You are discovering who you really are.
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Sorry that was kkljinc! Your right my whole adult life too as a slave to the nicotine!
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Wow kana I really just thought about that what you said, I too have been an addict my whole adult life! Wow! Yes it is cool to be re-newed!
You will continue to change. You are nowhere near done yet.
You are discovering who you really are.
I'm curious to see this guy I don't know!
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Wow kana I really just thought about that what you said, I too have been an addict my whole adult life! Wow! Yes it is cool to be re-newed!
You will continue to change. You are nowhere near done yet.
You are discovering who you really are.
I'm curious to see this guy I don't know!
Keep looking him in the mirror every morning.
The neat thing about it is you have a direct reflection on who and what the outcome will be.
Mold the clay in a manner you wish the final outcome to be....
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Alright guys, I feel like crap, I haven't had one thing to eat today. I did manage to get down about 3 bottles of water, I'm hungry. Now so as soon as the wife gets home we will go grab some grub maybe I will feel better.
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Alright guys, I feel like crap, I haven't had one thing to eat today. I did manage to get down about 3 bottles of water, I'm hungry. Now so as soon as the wife gets home we will go grab some grub maybe I will feel better.
When I first quit all I wanted to do was eat. I gained around 20 pounds after quitting. Drinking water will help you a lot, drink all the can. Exercise really help's with the cravings as well.
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So I'm on day 23 am no where near that smart or experienced with quitting. I do know that I turned to 100% cranberry juice and beef jerky as replacements (last month I hated cranberry juice). My biggest issue has been that feeling of missing something. As soon as I realize that I'm missing nasty nicotine I do what I can to move on. Quit One Damn Day Atta Time exercise exercise exercise
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So I'm on day 23 am no where near that smart or experienced with quitting. I do know that I turned to 100% cranberry juice and beef jerky as replacements (last month I hated cranberry juice). My biggest issue has been that feeling of missing something. As soon as I realize that I'm missing nasty nicotine I do what I can to move on. Quit One Damn Day Atta Time exercise exercise exercise
If that helps, do it.. Beef jerky, cranberry juice, gum, seeds..
Just remember that every moment you are a bit farther away from it.. It gets better.. Run hard.. Run fast. You can do this..
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Read this..
index.php?showtopic=5054hl= (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=5054&hl=)
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Romandog great story! I have no intension to cave, I think what bothers me is that I'm just like any other addict. I didn't know I was an addict , but I am that's hard to except, to know that I'm gonna have to battle this til the death! I'm sure it will get easier/better just hard to take it all in . I need to give a proper intro . I will when I get the time in the next little bit so you guys know morea out me, it looks like we are gonna have a long relationship!
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How ya doing Hammy,
I didnt catch your age. Well anyway I had body aches for days past the 3-4 day actual physical withdrawal. I felt like a train had hit me in the ballsack. You hang in there I say this in just about all my posts read read read. I have learned a shit ton reading on this site. Develop friendships get numbers give to the site help brothers and sisters out with whatever you got left. I know in the beginning you probaby dont have much left. post roll very important it was for me I gave my word that I would not use this day.
PM me if you need anything digits whatever bounce texts incase you cant get to a pc all day.
Todd
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Romandog great story! I have no intension to cave, I think what bothers me is that I'm just like any other addict. I didn't know I was an addict , but I am that's hard to except, to know that I'm gonna have to battle this til the death! I'm sure it will get easier/better just hard to take it all in . I need to give a proper intro . I will when I get the time in the next little bit so you guys know morea out me, it looks like we are gonna have a long relationship!
^^^^^ Truth. ^^^^^
Man, you've learned some valuable stuff right there. I'm gonna bold your most important statement so far. You've realized that you're an addict. That means we can not have any nicotine at all. Even one little pinch will throw us right back into full-blown slavery. There is no such thing as "just one" for us.
Never again..... for any reason.
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Day 12 yesterday was a better day! I had some hard craves but got thru it! My mother is a 40 year smoker, I inspired her to quit, but she caved after 4 days :(
So today I'm an addict
So today I quit
This is my promise!
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I started smoking cigs on the reg when I was 17 right after high school. I had tried smoking a few times before that but not everyday, probably started when I was 15, I remember trying my first dip around 14, boy I remember it making me sick. I was at a friends house when I was offered it by another friend that was there.
I went on to college and smoked. I thought I was cool never to know what I was doing to my body really, see both my parents smoked and I had always seen that. Anyway, got out of school kept smoking 15 years worth of nicotine and other drugs recreationally I partied my butt off until I was 32 that's when I met my wife stopped smoking and partying, started dipping, I had done it before just not everyday, the can was no stranger.
After 5 years of dipping everyday I said I was done that was 12 days ago! I got down on my knees and prayed to god saying lord please take this from me and he did, I do give Jesus the glory in my quit, I wouldn't have been strong enough to do it on my own
My life is totally different than it was when I was single now it's church, work, family time,
I have quite a few teenagers in my life that I kinda mentior I really started thinking about it and the reason for my quit was not only for me but it was strongly for the kids too, what kind of example was I setting?
So today I'm quit
So today I'm an addict
So today I promise not to use!
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Where ya at hambone? Haven't saw a roll post from you in a few days.