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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: striper on November 22, 2015, 10:43:00 PM
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Started dipping once in a while in college. Like so many it's become an addiction. Can't remember what it's like to live without dip. I've chewed just about every day for the last 25 years. I've got a stressful job and the main coping mechanism was to toss in a dip behind closed doors. Amazingly very few people know I dip. I dip in the car, the bathroom, the shower, out in the garage... My wife caught me a couple times but I was able to brush it off as something left over from a night out with the boys (little did she know...). Also, I run marathons and do other endurance events but no one knows that I dip every chance I get. I'm sick of being a slave to the can. I'm tired of hiding like a pathetic loser so I can get my fix. I'm 3 days dip free. Feels good but also feels messed up b/c I've dipped so long. Have a long over due dentist appt next week. I'm gonna need a lot of help getting through this. Thanks!
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You've made a great start in coming here. We are all here to help support you through your transition. Make your way over to the Pre-HOF and post roll and start to get to know some people who are quitting with you. Again awesome life decision keep it up.
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It gets better man! I've only been nicotine free 10 ddays myself but i feel a hell of a lot better then i did on day 4.
we're in this together now. I'm not going to give in and grab a ppinch and neither are you.
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A great intro sir.
This shit is as addictive as heroin. Part of the struggle is how easy it is to obtain, and how easy it is to hide. 25 year ninja here too. A can a day. this placed saved my life and gave me a freedom that is indescribable. No more hiding, lying, making excuses.
Post roll. My suggestion is to get in your group immediately and get some phone numbers. Quitting as a team is so much better than quitting alone. Sounds crazy but it works. I quit 1,000 times alone, but only once as a team - 1,065 days ago. If I can help or if you need a phone number, send me a pm. You aren't alone.
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Day 4. First 3 days weren't so bad. I guess I was excited to be quitting. Now the hard work is starting to set in. Daily triggers like the drive to work when I'd stick in a pinch everyday. I'm not sure if it's mental or physical but part of me would sure love a dip. Not gonna happen though. This time is for real. I'm done with the can. Thank god I found this site. I'm coming here often to keep my drive going.
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Welcome, striper. Head over to February '16 Pre-HOF group to find your group, if you are 3 days nicotine free. Also, we've got a Quitter Endurance Thread (http://forum.killthecan.org/topic/1004351/1109/#new) you might check out.
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Amazingly very few people know I dip. I dip in the car, the bathroom, the shower, out in the garage...
Also, I run marathons and do other endurance events but no one knows that I dip every chance I get.
I'm tired of hiding like a pathetic loser so I can get my fix.
Many of us could have written an introduction similar to yours. I was a 30 year ninja dipper, never once dipped with anyone, was caught maybe 6 times in 30 years with a dip in my mouth or a can in my car. I also felt like a loser and hypocrite the whole time. I don't run marathons but on bicycle tours I used to ride for hours with a dip in. So your story is shared by many. Once I realized how common I was as a ninja dipper, it reinforced my quit: people had gone through it, they could relate, they could stay quit, and so can I. And so can you.
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Striper, Good Work on your quit! Read as much as you can on here and don't be afraid to reach out. I'm 63 day in and still am amazed with the level of support I've gotten from other members. Just worry about today and only today. Keep up the good work!
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Way to go Stripper. You have just entered in the best endurance test of your life. Do you have what it takes to stay quit? I believe you do, but do you? Time to man up and prove it. We quit every day for one day. Every morning, wake up, log in and make your promise. Then the rest of the day work to not break that promise. Come back here often during the day especially when you have craves, and read. Read these intro's, Hall of Fame Speeches, or jump into live chat. You now have a whole network of folks here that want to help you through this, and each of us has sat right where you are.
Personally I was a ninja dipper as well. I was able hide it from family and coworkers for years, successfully. Now I'm quit, and the freedom is well worth it. Being able go to my daughter's band concert and not have to sneak off to put a cat turd in my lip is worth it. Being able to go to the Seahawks game yesterday and not have to ensure I have a plastic can so security doesn't make me pull it out in front of my father-in-law make this quit worth it.
I quit with you today.
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You want help? I'm here to help you.
I'm proud to see you make the decision to quit. Like you, I've dipped for 25 years. I'm on day 107 and it gets easier my friend. One day at a time.
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Me too striper. We're all here for you. Make sure you dive in. Emerge yourself in the vast amount of reading material here. People here are great bro, but you also must post roll and get active in your quit group to give yourself another layer of the quit condom.
I'm proud to be quit with you today. Get your self a new toothbrush and see how awesome a clean mouth really can be. Stay strong.
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Great start.
Learn how to Post Roll.
Trade your addiction of tobacco for an addiction of accountability.
It will save your life... And then you can help save others.
Post roll.... Next time back.
Then show up every morning and do it again.
I quit with you today.
Rawls 371
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2 posts in two days and this thread is one of them. That means roll got skipped yesterday or today one of the two. Are you serious about being quit or just serious about saying you are serious? Join in the party and drink all the koolaid you want brother just do it every damn day!!!
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Sorry I lied. BOTH posts were in here and none on roll. You need to learn how to post roll bud and get in the game. There is serious rewards waiting for you on the other side of the field. Come on over to the dark side. We got candy!!!
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Thanks for the support guys. Still learning the ropes on this site. Posted roll this morning. I'll be there every morning. It already feels great not living life as a ninja!!!
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Thanks for the support guys. Still learning the ropes on this site. Posted roll this morning. I'll be there every morning. It already feels great not living life as a ninja!!!
Booooom!
Welcome aboard Stripper.
Exchange some phone numbers with folks in your group.
And you can do that through the pm (persobal massage)system.... Top right corner "inbox".
Ninja is dead.
I quit with you today.
Rawls 372
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Thanks for the support guys. Still learning the ropes on this site. Posted roll this morning. I'll be there every morning. It already feels great not living life as a ninja!!!
Believe me, it is great not to be living life as a ninja. Congrats on posting your first day. Keep it up every day.
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Striper glad you're finding some good already in your quit. I promise that if you keep it up, it will only get better. I too was a closet dipper, and the amount of freedom I am enjoying without my ankle chained to that can everyday is incredible. I'm quit with you today my man.
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So I've quit each day for the last 18 days. Overall it hasn't been real bad but I have had some Jake's mint chew to help out with the oral craving. Feels great.
I now have my first major test. I'm on the road for a week for work staying in a hotel. In the past this meant sitting in the hotel at night with shit in my lip spitting into a beer bottle. I can hear the nic birch calling me saying nobody will know but it ain't gonna happen. I'm done. I make that promise to you guys each morning and I'm not caving. More importantly I make that promise to myself each morning.
Going for a run and then out to dinner. In the past I'd stay away from my colleagues at night so I could chew. Now I'll be hanging out with them.
I'll be coming to this site at night when temptation happens.
Thank God I found KTC.
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Don't forget the Quit Chat as a resource on those evenings. Quick help when quitters in the room.
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So I've quit each day for the last 18 days. Overall it hasn't been real bad but I have had some Jake's mint chew to help out with the oral craving. Feels great.
I now have my first major test. I'm on the road for a week for work staying in a hotel. In the past this meant sitting in the hotel at night with shit in my lip spitting into a beer bottle. I can hear the nic birch calling me saying nobody will know but it ain't gonna happen. I'm done. I make that promise to you guys each morning and I'm not caving. More importantly I make that promise to myself each morning.
Going for a run and then out to dinner. In the past I'd stay away from my colleagues at night so I could chew. Now I'll be hanging out with them.
I'll be coming to this site at night when temptation happens.
Thank God I found KTC.
Good on you Stiper. My suggestion would be to get some digits from your group. That way you can text them and just shoot the shit if you need to if that keeps your mind off dipping. 18 days is bad ass, but don't throw it away for a few minutes of nauseousness and regret. Stay strong, use your tools, and quit like you know how. You're free, you've worked for that freedom, now keep it that way.
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So I've quit each day for the last 18 days. Overall it hasn't been real bad but I have had some Jake's mint chew to help out with the oral craving. Feels great.
I now have my first major test. I'm on the road for a week for work staying in a hotel. In the past this meant sitting in the hotel at night with shit in my lip spitting into a beer bottle. I can hear the nic birch calling me saying nobody will know but it ain't gonna happen. I'm done. I make that promise to you guys each morning and I'm not caving. More importantly I make that promise to myself each morning.
Going for a run and then out to dinner. In the past I'd stay away from my colleagues at night so I could chew. Now I'll be hanging out with them.
I'll be coming to this site at night when temptation happens.
Thank God I found KTC.
Good on you Stiper. My suggestion would be to get some digits from your group. That way you can text them and just shoot the shit if you need to if that keeps your mind off dipping. 18 days is bad ass, but don't throw it away for a few minutes of nauseousness and regret. Stay strong, use your tools, and quit like you know how. You're free, you've worked for that freedom, now keep it that way.
Stay strong Striper.
Many have areas that seem to be more dangerous.
Mine too was hotels.
Lean on your brothers and sisters.
And stay focused on the truth.
You don't need it today!
ODAAT.
PM me if you need help.
I quit with you today.
Rawls 386
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So I've quit each day for the last 18 days. Overall it hasn't been real bad but I have had some Jake's mint chew to help out with the oral craving. Feels great.
I now have my first major test. I'm on the road for a week for work staying in a hotel. In the past this meant sitting in the hotel at night with shit in my lip spitting into a beer bottle. I can hear the nic birch calling me saying nobody will know but it ain't gonna happen. I'm done. I make that promise to you guys each morning and I'm not caving. More importantly I make that promise to myself each morning.
Going for a run and then out to dinner. In the past I'd stay away from my colleagues at night so I could chew. Now I'll be hanging out with them.
I'll be coming to this site at night when temptation happens.
Thank God I found KTC.
Striper I know just how you feel with the travel.
I also have a trip coming next week.
8 Hour drive, hang in a hotel, do the job the next day 8 hour drive back.
I have pm'ed you my digits feel free to use them.
Keep quitting on.
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So I've quit each day for the last 18 days. Overall it hasn't been real bad but I have had some Jake's mint chew to help out with the oral craving. Feels great.
I now have my first major test. I'm on the road for a week for work staying in a hotel. In the past this meant sitting in the hotel at night with shit in my lip spitting into a beer bottle. I can hear the nic birch calling me saying nobody will know but it ain't gonna happen. I'm done. I make that promise to you guys each morning and I'm not caving. More importantly I make that promise to myself each morning.
Going for a run and then out to dinner. In the past I'd stay away from my colleagues at night so I could chew. Now I'll be hanging out with them.
I'll be coming to this site at night when temptation happens.
Thank God I found KTC.
Striper I know just how you feel with the travel.
I also have a trip coming next week.
8 Hour drive, hang in a hotel, do the job the next day 8 hour drive back.
I have pm'ed you my digits feel free to use them.
Keep quitting on.
Thanks for the support man. I'm keeping busy and not giving the nic bitch a chance. I'm finding that looking at the cancer pics on this site is helping me out a lot. Weird how I could have looked at those pics 6 months and not thought anything about it. Wanting to quit for real now makes all the difference. I'm staying vigilant and I'm done with the nic whore...
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...that I found KTC. Day 7. Happy Thankgiving to all you guys and gals out there.
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Ya beat me to it.
I also am thankful for KTC and everyone here.
5th day 1
Quit ON!!!
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Agree 100% with you guys. proud as hell to quit with you guys as we celebrate the freedom of this great country - while winning your personal freedom back! 1,068 days here.
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Thanks to all of you here at ktc I'm 334 days nic free! Happy Thanksgiving to you all and your families!