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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: spitstickler on May 29, 2014, 09:28:00 AM
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Long time user. Started in Jr. High and I'm 46 now. I've "quit" twice before. One in my early 20's I made it a year or more. and then in my 30's I quit for 7 or 8 years. Both times cold turkey on the tail end of the flu. I still can't believe I fell off the wagon the last time. I never thought about it, I mean it was completely gone from my life. Then one day, on a late night drive I was having a hard time staying awake and I had to stop for gas and I made a mistake.
I'm holding on, but still find myself unconsciously reaching down to that cargo pocket for the black nasty.
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Welcome to KTC! You made the right choice by joining this great group of guys. We are all here to help each other and you if you allow it. My best word of advice is to trade numbers with as many people in your quit group as possible to strengthen your accoutabilty. Your quit group is September 2014 Pre HOF (http://forum.killthecan.org/topic/10291235/11/#new)
Get in there and post role!
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Welcome spitstickler, you have made a great decision to quit nicotine for good. I have a similar story as I was once "stopped" for over 400 days and another time for over 150 days. I caved to nicotine due to me not having any accountability to stay quit, and I never had a plan for when the nic bitch would sneak up and grab me by the balls.
KTC is here to give you those tools, and to help you stay accountable we post roll call every day with our quit groups. You are going to be a part of the September 2014 quit group. Posting roll is the absolute foundation of this site and why this site works. We post roll call everyday and that is our daily promise to everyone here that we are not going to use nicotine in any form for that day. We stay quit one day at a time (ODAAT) and we focus on just that day. I know that in the beginning that it feels like you are fighting for one minute at a time but do what you need to do to protect your quit.
Also get to know some people on the site to stay accountable with. I suggest gathering a few phone numbers and email's so that you can stay in touch with fellow quitters. This site works, stay close to the site and read read read.
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Welcome spitstickler, you have made a great decision to quit nicotine for good. I have a similar story as I was once "stopped" for over 400 days and another time for over 150 days. I caved to nicotine due to me not having any accountability to stay quit, and I never had a plan for when the nic bitch would sneak up and grab me by the balls.
KTC is here to give you those tools, and to help you stay accountable we post roll call every day with our quit groups. You are going to be a part of the September 2014 quit group. Posting roll is the absolute foundation of this site and why this site works. We post roll call everyday and that is our daily promise to everyone here that we are not going to use nicotine in any form for that day. We stay quit one day at a time (ODAAT) and we focus on just that day. I know that in the beginning that it feels like you are fighting for one minute at a time but do what you need to do to protect your quit.
Also get to know some people on the site to stay accountable with. I suggest gathering a few phone numbers and email's so that you can stay in touch with fellow quitters. This site works, stay close to the site and read read read.
That's a pretty eye opening intro for me and a strong reminder that we can never again have "just one" That sucks that you have to start over but we are glad you are here. Post roll everyday and make some friends to lean on. This is a really cool community. I could not have quit without these brothers and sisters of quit! I don't have any pearls of wisdom for you as you have been through this before. Just know there are a lot of us here to help if you need anything.
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Welcome spitstickler, you have made a great decision to quit nicotine for good. I have a similar story as I was once "stopped" for over 400 days and another time for over 150 days. I caved to nicotine due to me not having any accountability to stay quit, and I never had a plan for when the nic bitch would sneak up and grab me by the balls.
KTC is here to give you those tools, and to help you stay accountable we post roll call every day with our quit groups. You are going to be a part of the September 2014 quit group. Posting roll is the absolute foundation of this site and why this site works. We post roll call everyday and that is our daily promise to everyone here that we are not going to use nicotine in any form for that day. We stay quit one day at a time (ODAAT) and we focus on just that day. I know that in the beginning that it feels like you are fighting for one minute at a time but do what you need to do to protect your quit.
Also get to know some people on the site to stay accountable with. I suggest gathering a few phone numbers and email's so that you can stay in touch with fellow quitters. This site works, stay close to the site and read read read.
That's a pretty eye opening intro for me and a strong reminder that we can never again have "just one" That sucks that you have to start over but we are glad you are here. Post roll everyday and make some friends to lean on. This is a really cool community. I could not have quit without these brothers and sisters of quit! I don't have any pearls of wisdom for you as you have been through this before. Just know there are a lot of us here to help if you need anything.
Similar story. 3 years "stopped" before. No accountability = cave. Glad you are here. I'm on day 91 and loving it more than I can say.
2 basic rules here:
1). Post Roll Daily
2). Honor your word
Get involved and make some friends. We are all in this together.
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Welcome spitstickler, you have made a great decision to quit nicotine for good. I have a similar story as I was once "stopped" for over 400 days and another time for over 150 days. I caved to nicotine due to me not having any accountability to stay quit, and I never had a plan for when the nic bitch would sneak up and grab me by the balls.
KTC is here to give you those tools, and to help you stay accountable we post roll call every day with our quit groups. You are going to be a part of the September 2014 quit group. Posting roll is the absolute foundation of this site and why this site works. We post roll call everyday and that is our daily promise to everyone here that we are not going to use nicotine in any form for that day. We stay quit one day at a time (ODAAT) and we focus on just that day. I know that in the beginning that it feels like you are fighting for one minute at a time but do what you need to do to protect your quit.
Also get to know some people on the site to stay accountable with. I suggest gathering a few phone numbers and email's so that you can stay in touch with fellow quitters. This site works, stay close to the site and read read read.
That's a pretty eye opening intro for me and a strong reminder that we can never again have "just one" That sucks that you have to start over but we are glad you are here. Post roll everyday and make some friends to lean on. This is a really cool community. I could not have quit without these brothers and sisters of quit! I don't have any pearls of wisdom for you as you have been through this before. Just know there are a lot of us here to help if you need anything.
Similar story. 3 years "stopped" before. No accountability = cave. Glad you are here. I'm on day 91 and loving it more than I can say.
2 basic rules here:
1). Post Roll Daily
2). Honor your word
Get involved and make some friends. We are all in this together.
Crick - 4 years ago today I found KTC. After 29 years of putting the poison into my body, I finally found the tool which helped me quit. It's not easy, but KTC works. Make your promise everyday and read every moment you get.
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Thanks for the welcome. It was pretty cool to find this website. I'm sure community will be helpful. I stumbled across it looking for an idea of when the urges would stop. I remembered from last time that the first week was the worst, and it gradually got better from there. It probably took me a year before it stopped popping into my head from time to time.
One thing I've learned is that there is no chance of this thing sticking unless I'm doing it because I want to. That can be a hard place to get to, and it's taken me a couple of years to get my head on straight about it again. Ironically enough, it hit me as I was driving home on Memorial Day.
The good news is, I know I can whip it. I just can't ever let my guard down again... even if it's 30 years down the road.
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Read everything on KTC; all the knowledge you need to help you quit is here. Sounds like you have your head in the right place already. Build your accountability here, and you will be quit for good.
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Thanks for the welcome. It was pretty cool to find this website. I'm sure community will be helpful. I stumbled across it looking for an idea of when the urges would stop. I remembered from last time that the first week was the worst, and it gradually got better from there. It probably took me a year before it stopped popping into my head from time to time.
One thing I've learned is that there is no chance of this thing sticking unless I'm doing it because I want to. That can be a hard place to get to, and it's taken me a couple of years to get my head on straight about it again. Ironically enough, it hit me as I was driving home on Memorial Day.
The good news is, I know I can whip it. I just can't ever let my guard down again... even if it's 30 years down the road.
Post roll every day here at KTC. That's how you keep your guard up.
Welcome to KTC. Make sure to reach out and make a few friends. It'll help your quit 10X.
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Thanks for the welcome. It was pretty cool to find this website. I'm sure community will be helpful. I stumbled across it looking for an idea of when the urges would stop. I remembered from last time that the first week was the worst, and it gradually got better from there. It probably took me a year before it stopped popping into my head from time to time.
One thing I've learned is that there is no chance of this thing sticking unless I'm doing it because I want to. That can be a hard place to get to, and it's taken me a couple of years to get my head on straight about it again. Ironically enough, it hit me as I was driving home on Memorial Day.
The good news is, I know I can whip it. I just can't ever let my guard down again... even if it's 30 years down the road.
Post roll every day here at KTC. That's how you keep your guard up.
Welcome to KTC. Make sure to reach out and make a few friends. It'll help your quit 10X.
Welcome SS - Grizz speaks he truth. The more you dive in the greater your chance of success. Meet some guys in September and exchange numbers. This is my first web board experience and it has greatly exceeded my expectations. I'm 26 days quit for the first time in 25 years.
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I've swapped a few numbers. Feeling pretty good about things so far. Although this weekend will be interesting. It's a hectic time of year with end of school activities for the kids and I'll be at the range most of the day Saturday and Sunday.
...It's kind of funny, I sit here thinking about going to the range without copenhagen. Thinking, wow, this might be tough. But then, I put a little perspective on it, and it's not any different than any other thing I do. It has all involved a pinch between the cheek and gum. I'll push it out one thing at a time, one day at a time. I will win.
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I've swapped a few numbers. Feeling pretty good about things so far. Although this weekend will be interesting. It's a hectic time of year with end of school activities for the kids and I'll be at the range most of the day Saturday and Sunday.
...It's kind of funny, I sit here thinking about going to the range without copenhagen. Thinking, wow, this might be tough. But then, I put a little perspective on it, and it's not any different than any other thing I do. It has all involved a pinch between the cheek and gum. I'll push it out one thing at a time, one day at a time. I will win.
Good to hear you have those numbers and accountability in place. Make sure you use them when you need them. This weekend is most likely going to be one of those times. Have a plan in place for when you are craving. It is going to happen, and if you have no plan, then you are planning to fail. Good job making it to day 4
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So far, so good. 7 days into this. My biggest challenge the last few days has been my inability to focus on the simplest of tasks. I guess this is the fog.
I work on the computer all day, and I'm trying to get some end of month paperwork in this morning. I swear.. I think okay, i need to do X... a minute later I'm just looking at my screen wondering what the heck....
I went to the grocery store last night with a list from my wife. She's asking me this morning, where the paper towels are??? I tell her I know I bought them... After looking around for a min, she decides to go look in the trunk of the car. To her and my surprise, there they are. But, I'd left the trunk open all night with the car sitting in front of the house. It's just weird, cause I'm not like that at all. I'm not the type or person who misplaces things, forgets things, etc.
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So far, so good. 7 days into this. My biggest challenge the last few days has been my inability to focus on the simplest of tasks. I guess this is the fog.
I work on the computer all day, and I'm trying to get some end of month paperwork in this morning. I swear.. I think okay, i need to do X... a minute later I'm just looking at my screen wondering what the heck....
I went to the grocery store last night with a list from my wife. She's asking me this morning, where the paper towels are??? I tell her I know I bought them... After looking around for a min, she decides to go look in the trunk of the car. To her and my surprise, there they are. But, I'd left the trunk open all night with the car sitting in front of the house. It's just weird, cause I'm not like that at all. I'm not the type or person who misplaces things, forgets things, etc.
This is what we call "winning".
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So far, so good. 7 days into this. My biggest challenge the last few days has been my inability to focus on the simplest of tasks. I guess this is the fog.
I work on the computer all day, and I'm trying to get some end of month paperwork in this morning. I swear.. I think okay, i need to do X... a minute later I'm just looking at my screen wondering what the heck....
I went to the grocery store last night with a list from my wife. She's asking me this morning, where the paper towels are??? I tell her I know I bought them... After looking around for a min, she decides to go look in the trunk of the car. To her and my surprise, there they are. But, I'd left the trunk open all night with the car sitting in front of the house. It's just weird, cause I'm not like that at all. I'm not the type or person who misplaces things, forgets things, etc.
This is what we call "winning".
You got this spitstickler! This is your brain trying to re-wire itself without nicotine.
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I smell quit in this intro.
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So far, so good. 7 days into this. My biggest challenge the last few days has been my inability to focus on the simplest of tasks. I guess this is the fog.
I work on the computer all day, and I'm trying to get some end of month paperwork in this morning. I swear.. I think okay, i need to do X... a minute later I'm just looking at my screen wondering what the heck....
I went to the grocery store last night with a list from my wife. She's asking me this morning, where the paper towels are??? I tell her I know I bought them... After looking around for a min, she decides to go look in the trunk of the car. To her and my surprise, there they are. But, I'd left the trunk open all night with the car sitting in front of the house. It's just weird, cause I'm not like that at all. I'm not the type or person who misplaces things, forgets things, etc.
This is what we call "winning".
You got this spitstickler! This is your brain trying to re-wire itself without nicotine.
Most of us go through this.... I logged mine some on my intro. You'll get through it, as these guys pointed out it's rewiring and a sign that you are winning! way to go!
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13 days in now. Today is the first day that I haven't had the urge to eat everything within sight. I'm very thankful for that because I know I've been packing it on.
Been telling more and more friends I'm off the stuff. There are some folks I wish I'd thought it through a little bit more. Most are supportive, but some are kinda like so what, I haven't drank a Coke in three weeks.
Some cravings on Sat, but nothing horrible. A couple today. It's getting better. I've been incorporating some exercise. I'd been considering anyway, but when I saw Rob post about his couch to 5k routine I figured I'd jump on that too. 1 week (3 exercise days) into that as well. I'm sore but smiling.
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You're kicking ass, dude. A day 13 is a GIANT win. Exercise will definitely help. I was pounding the holy fuck outta racquetballs on Day 13.
I'm quitting with you the rest of the day, and we'll jump back on it tomorrow.
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Been telling more and more friends I'm off the stuff. There are some folks I wish I'd thought it through a little bit more. Most are supportive, but some are kinda like so what, I haven't drank a Coke in three weeks.
This chapped my ass the first few weeks as well but I came to the realization that non tobacco users will never get it. Smokers who kicked it cold turkey will understand. Chewers/dippers will fully understand. It's hard as a mother to go it alone and be successful. That's why KTC is around. Makes it easier knowing you are not going it alone and thousands have been successful using the method. Keep racking up +1s.
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^^^^ gospel right there. As much as you want friends and family to slap you on the back and throw you a party ( maybe it's just me, because I'm a special butterfly), most don't care much. I even got a "we'll see how long this lasts" and a "Good, go clean the car now" (thanks a bunch hun!).
Bottom line is, I think you are kicking ass, and the KTC does too every day we see your name on roll.
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Just a few stiff craves per day on average. After a meal is the hardest. Sunflower seeds head 'em off within a couple of mouthfuls. Frustrated with myself for not doing this earlier. Gotta say, it's way easier to go through this as part of a group than flying solo. Been waking up earlier than usual for me thinking about roll and my promise for the day. One day at a time - one foot in front of the other.
Still doing the couch to 5k workouts. Up to week 2, workout #2. My body REAAALLLY didn't want to go this evening, but went anyway. Glad I pushed through, but it hurt. Looking forward to a 4.5 mile run-n-gun biathlon in October. I've done it a couple of times before but just fast-walked. Not this time.
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Stickler,
Just a note of encouragement....exercise, as you're probably finding out...helps a LOT to get rid of cravings and keep your mind otherwise employed.
Proud to be a Sultan and quit with you, brother!
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Stickler,
Just a note of encouragement....exercise, as you're probably finding out...helps a LOT to get rid of cravings and keep your mind otherwise employed.
Proud to be a Sultan and quit with you, brother!
And that exercise doesn't have to mean a gym membership...look up the app YAYOG (you are your own gym) plenty of body weight exercises. On my non-gym days I do 50 squats, 50 pushups, 15 pull ups and 3 minute planks, repeat for 2 sets, about 20 minutes and you've got a great workout in.
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CM.. Yes, it's definitely helping out. Hard to want a dip when you can't breath, or think a muscle is going to snap :) ...and exercise certainly isn't a trigger for me like almost everything else in my day-to-day life.
Slug. I'll check it out. I think I just need to have something that keeps me on a schedule and right now works me up slowly. The Couch to 5K thing is perfect for me. 3 times a week and keeps stepping up the challenge, but not too fast.
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30 days in. Mostly feel like I'm cruise control but do have craves that sneak up on me every once in a while. Posting roll every day and keeping my word. I will not cave. No fake dip, just seeds and gum have gotten me over the bumps. I still have trouble concentrating at work at getting things done. Still feels like friggin' ADD or something, but that's getting better. ....Squirrel!!!!
Still exercising and in week 4 of the Couch to 5k program. Last week felt so good that I put in a free exercise day with a light ruck and 4.5 miles of mostly walk with a little run. Got myself some nice blisters. Not used to the extra weight or the inclines I was incorporating.
The C25K workout on Monday destroyed me moving up to almost twice as much running as the week before. Not looking forward to today, but I will do it. I think my body still hadn't recovered from last week. What doesn't kill us makes us stronger, right? :)
The exercise is definitely playing a part in my quit. I'm cutting back on food intake and increasing food quality. I feel a lot better, but have to stave off hunger craves often. Big glass of water when they hit helps. Much like the nic craves they get a little easier each day. Not doing any formal diet, or weigh ins or anything like that. Just trying to concentrate on how much better I feel with the less crap and poison in my body.
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30 days in. Mostly feel like I'm cruise control but do have craves that sneak up on me every once in a while. Posting roll every day and keeping my word. I will not cave. No fake dip, just seeds and gum have gotten me over the bumps. I still have trouble concentrating at work at getting things done. Still feels like friggin' ADD or something, but that's getting better. ....Squirrel!!!!
Still exercising and in week 4 of the Couch to 5k program. Last week felt so good that I put in a free exercise day with a light ruck and 4.5 miles of mostly walk with a little run. Got myself some nice blisters. Not used to the extra weight or the inclines I was incorporating.
The C25K workout on Monday destroyed me moving up to almost twice as much running as the week before. Not looking forward to today, but I will do it. I think my body still hadn't recovered from last week. What doesn't kill us makes us stronger, right? :)
The exercise is definitely playing a part in my quit. I'm cutting back on food intake and increasing food quality. I feel a lot better, but have to stave off hunger craves often. Big glass of water when they hit helps. Much like the nic craves they get a little easier each day. Not doing any formal diet, or weigh ins or anything like that. Just trying to concentrate on how much better I feel with the less crap and poison in my body.
Good update. I remember right around a month, I felt more regular. I felt new, best description is I felt I had my choice back and everything looked, smelled and tasted better. Just keep focused on 100% posting roll and keeping your word.
That nicotine lady is cunning. You will start off a day great and like a punch in the mouth, she will get you in a choke hold. Keep digits close, and post roll. Put on your quit armor. You are still at war even though you feel free.
Congrats on this milestone. Stay undefeated! 835 wins to Zero losses. I drank the kool-aid and followed orders and I am free.
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Spitstickler,
Serious props on hitting triple digits. I am proud of you and the quit you've established.....thanks for being steadfast and certain EVERY DAMN DAY. A true Sultan! Keep on quittin' on!!
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Spitstickler,
Serious props on hitting triple digits. I am proud of you and the quit you've established.....thanks for being steadfast and certain EVERY DAMN DAY. A true Sultan! Keep on quittin' on!!
Agreed. 100 days is awesome. Bet 101 days ago you would have never dreamed you would be here today. I know I feel that way. Congrats on the HOF and continue to post daily. For a good example, go look at Scuba Steve in Dec from last night.
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Spitstickler,
Serious props on hitting triple digits. I am proud of you and the quit you've established.....thanks for being steadfast and certain EVERY DAMN DAY. A true Sultan! Keep on quittin' on!!
Agreed. 100 days is awesome. Bet 101 days ago you would have never dreamed you would be here today. I know I feel that way. Congrats on the HOF and continue to post daily. For a good example, go look at Scuba Steve in Dec from last night.
Congrats spitstickler!. Enjoy the day, but always remember what has gotten you this far and continue to post roll like a badass.
I quit with you today.
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Spitstickler,
Serious props on hitting triple digits. I am proud of you and the quit you've established.....thanks for being steadfast and certain EVERY DAMN DAY. A true Sultan! Keep on quittin' on!!
Agreed. 100 days is awesome. Bet 101 days ago you would have never dreamed you would be here today. I know I feel that way. Congrats on the HOF and continue to post daily. For a good example, go look at Scuba Steve in Dec from last night.
Congrats spitstickler!. Enjoy the day, but always remember what has gotten you this far and continue to post roll like a badass.
I quit with you today.
Congrats Spit on the HOF! Stay QUIT by keeping QUIT.
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Kirk,
Congratulations brother! 500 is quite a milestone. Just like a marathon....one foot in front of the other, one day at a time. Proud to be associated with you in this quit journey!