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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: CaliforniaSlim on July 01, 2013, 05:10:00 PM
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10 days into the quit. I have been lurking the site since before the quit, but decided to dive in. So far I am feeling pretty good about it. I started a twitter to just post how the quit is going @quittingchew Feel free to follow.
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10 days into the quit. I have been lurking the site since before the quit, but decided to dive in. So far I am feeling pretty good about it. I started a twitter to just post how the quit is going @quittingchew Feel free to follow.
What's your story, sunshine?
How old are you? How long you been slowly committing suicide? Why do you want to quit?
Glad you stopped lurking, but tell us a bit more about yourself. Paint us a picture.
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Congrats on 10 days. I noticed your Twitter account a couple of days ago. Looks like KTC is already following you. That's all good. How about introducing your self (we're in the introductions section after all)? All I know is that you're probably from California and you are probably not heavy set. I know more about the guy who squeegeed my windshield this morning (without asking!).
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I am the guy who squeegeed your window this morning. JK
I am 46, a lawyer in the Inland Empire of California. Have a wonderful wife and 2 teenage stepkids. I have been chewing grizzly straight, (or any reasonable substitute) for about 10 years at 2 cans a week. Kept thinking about quitting and as I noticed myself pretty much chain dipping the whole day I figured -time to quit.
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There are thousands of us that have been in the same boat brother. The day and year counts may be different but it's all portions of the same story. We are quitting with you, right alongside you, every day. It's a daily battle but it's also a daily victory. Stick around man... We gothcher back. Pm me if you need ANYTHING!!
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Seem to be quite a few lawyers on here. Hopefully their aren't too many ambulance drivers. You guys will get tired.
Seriously. This shit s HARD but certainly doable and 100% worth it. Read. The welcome center at the top left of the page and start posting roll with the October quit group.
Need anything. Hit me up.
We are here for you.
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I am the guy who squeegeed your window this morning. JK
I am 46, a lawyer in the Inland Empire of California. Have a wonderful wife and 2 teenage stepkids. I have been chewing grizzly straight, (or any reasonable substitute) for about 10 years at 2 cans a week. Kept thinking about quitting and as I noticed myself pretty much chain dipping the whole day I figured -time to quit.
First off great to quit with you , and great job getting into week two of your quit. Something doesn't sound right to me about your addiction though, and maybe it's a typo: I chain dipped a lot and my habit was 2 cans a day not a week! Maybe it was because I would get 4-5 dips out of a can with the "hey look at me!" fat wad horseshoes I would slap in, but if you were chain dipping and only going through 2 cans a week you would have been getting 30ish dips per tin!???! Forgive my disbelief if it was a typo, but honesty is key here so do not sugar coat your addiction. Realize that the nic bitch will rip your quit away if you ever let your guard down.
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Following you on twitter. Looks like you have a string quit going on. Don't dissapoint. PM me if you need a number and hate the dodgers like I do. ;)
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Thanks for the intro counsellor - glad to have you here. Use this intro thread as a running log - post here often and let everyone know how you're doing. It ends up being something you can look back on - it'll help you remember (and not want to repeat) the whole process. I can relate to the chain dipping. Just before I quit I was noticing that my use was accelerating rapidly. I was banging through a can a day which (compared to some of the people on this site, is nothing) was a lot for me. Finally said fuck it once and for all. Anyway, you're off to a great start - keep up the good work and keep in touch!
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I am the guy who squeegeed your window this morning. JK
I am 46, a lawyer in the Inland Empire of California. Have a wonderful wife and 2 teenage stepkids. I have been chewing grizzly straight, (or any reasonable substitute) for about 10 years at 2 cans a week. Kept thinking about quitting and as I noticed myself pretty much chain dipping the whole day I figured -time to quit.
First off great to quit with you , and great job getting into week two of your quit. Something doesn't sound right to me about your addiction though, and maybe it's a typo: I chain dipped a lot and my habit was 2 cans a day not a week! Maybe it was because I would get 4-5 dips out of a can with the "hey look at me!" fat wad horseshoes I would slap in, but if you were chain dipping and only going through 2 cans a week you would have been getting 30ish dips per tin!???! Forgive my disbelief if it was a typo, but honesty is key here so do not sugar coat your addiction. Realize that the nic bitch will rip your quit away if you ever let your guard down.
I typically only went through 2 to 2.5 cans a week and I always had a dip in my mouth I typically put one in around 7 spit it out around 11 went running over lunch then stuck another one in around 12 until 4- left one out until about 6 and left it in until 9 or so when I went to bed.
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Thanks for the intro counsellor - glad to have you here. Use this intro thread as a running log - post here often and let everyone know how you're doing. It ends up being something you can look back on - it'll help you remember (and not want to repeat) the whole process. I can relate to the chain dipping. Just before I quit I was noticing that my use was accelerating rapidly. I was banging through a can a day which (compared to some of the people on this site, is nothing) was a lot for me. Finally said fuck it once and for all. Anyway, you're off to a great start - keep up the good work and keep in touch!
No offense B-Lo, but who gives a shit. I used to go through 2 cans a day because I would only leave a dip in for 10-15 minutes. A guy bummed a pinch off me at a poker game once. I had about 3/4 of a can at the time. Well, I finished the can, decided to get blinded out while ran to the store to get another can (can you say junkie?), came back, opened the new can and offered a pinch to the guy who bummed one earlier in the evening and he said "no thanks, still got the first one you gave me in" That was like 3 or 4 hours!!!
Bottom line is, it don't fucking matter if you were going through one can a day or a week. The shit hooked us, and we are trying to get unhooked.
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Thanks for the intro counsellor - glad to have you here. Use this intro thread as a running log - post here often and let everyone know how you're doing. It ends up being something you can look back on - it'll help you remember (and not want to repeat) the whole process. I can relate to the chain dipping. Just before I quit I was noticing that my use was accelerating rapidly. I was banging through a can a day which (compared to some of the people on this site, is nothing) was a lot for me. Finally said fuck it once and for all. Anyway, you're off to a great start - keep up the good work and keep in touch!
No offense B-Lo, but who gives a shit. I used to go through 2 cans a day because I would only leave a dip in for 10-15 minutes. A guy bummed a pinch off me at a poker game once. I had about 3/4 of a can at the time. Well, I finished the can, decided to get blinded out while ran to the store to get another can (can you say junkie?), came back, opened the new can and offered a pinch to the guy who bummed one earlier in the evening and he said "no thanks, still got the first one you gave me in" That was like 3 or 4 hours!!!
Bottom line is, it don't fucking matter if you were going through one can a day or a week. The shit hooked us, and we are trying to get unhooked.
No offense taken. I just never knew that dippers rolled like you all. Leaving a dip in for more than an hour was not something I did or knew anyone who did. Not disputing the quit just didn't sound right to me is all. Nuff said...
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Thanks for the intro counsellor - glad to have you here. Use this intro thread as a running log - post here often and let everyone know how you're doing. It ends up being something you can look back on - it'll help you remember (and not want to repeat) the whole process. I can relate to the chain dipping. Just before I quit I was noticing that my use was accelerating rapidly. I was banging through a can a day which (compared to some of the people on this site, is nothing) was a lot for me. Finally said fuck it once and for all. Anyway, you're off to a great start - keep up the good work and keep in touch!
No offense B-Lo, but who gives a shit. I used to go through 2 cans a day because I would only leave a dip in for 10-15 minutes. A guy bummed a pinch off me at a poker game once. I had about 3/4 of a can at the time. Well, I finished the can, decided to get blinded out while ran to the store to get another can (can you say junkie?), came back, opened the new can and offered a pinch to the guy who bummed one earlier in the evening and he said "no thanks, still got the first one you gave me in" That was like 3 or 4 hours!!!
Bottom line is, it don't fucking matter if you were going through one can a day or a week. The shit hooked us, and we are trying to get unhooked.
No offense taken. I just never knew that dippers rolled like you all. Leaving a dip in for more than an hour was not something I did or knew anyone who did. Not disputing the quit just didn't sound right to me is all. Nuff said...
This has opened my eyes to how other people dipped (OPD). I am an addict to the enth degree and I had a dip in 3-4 hours a day and went through a can a day. I ninja dipped for 19 years so unless I was in the car or with my kids I have would a dip in for under 30 minutes. Every chance I got I had to dip. :ph43r:
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Thanks for the intro counsellor - glad to have you here. Use this intro thread as a running log - post here often and let everyone know how you're doing. It ends up being something you can look back on - it'll help you remember (and not want to repeat) the whole process. I can relate to the chain dipping. Just before I quit I was noticing that my use was accelerating rapidly. I was banging through a can a day which (compared to some of the people on this site, is nothing) was a lot for me. Finally said fuck it once and for all. Anyway, you're off to a great start - keep up the good work and keep in touch!
No offense B-Lo, but who gives a shit. I used to go through 2 cans a day because I would only leave a dip in for 10-15 minutes. A guy bummed a pinch off me at a poker game once. I had about 3/4 of a can at the time. Well, I finished the can, decided to get blinded out while ran to the store to get another can (can you say junkie?), came back, opened the new can and offered a pinch to the guy who bummed one earlier in the evening and he said "no thanks, still got the first one you gave me in" That was like 3 or 4 hours!!!
Bottom line is, it don't fucking matter if you were going through one can a day or a week. The shit hooked us, and we are trying to get unhooked.
No offense taken. I just never knew that dippers rolled like you all. Leaving a dip in for more than an hour was not something I did or knew anyone who did. Not disputing the quit just didn't sound right to me is all. Nuff said...
This has opened my eyes to how other people dipped (OPD). I am an addict to the enth degree and I had a dip in 3-4 hours a day and went through a can a day. I ninja dipped for 19 years so unless I was in the car or with my kids I have would a dip in for under 30 minutes. Every chance I got I had to dip. :ph43r:
I would never have so much of a pinch that it was visible in my cheek from outside. I would say I got 25 or 30 dips a can. About the same as a pouches-which I never liked.
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Thanks for the intro counsellor - glad to have you here. Use this intro thread as a running log - post here often and let everyone know how you're doing. It ends up being something you can look back on - it'll help you remember (and not want to repeat) the whole process. I can relate to the chain dipping. Just before I quit I was noticing that my use was accelerating rapidly. I was banging through a can a day which (compared to some of the people on this site, is nothing) was a lot for me. Finally said fuck it once and for all. Anyway, you're off to a great start - keep up the good work and keep in touch!
No offense B-Lo, but who gives a shit. I used to go through 2 cans a day because I would only leave a dip in for 10-15 minutes. A guy bummed a pinch off me at a poker game once. I had about 3/4 of a can at the time. Well, I finished the can, decided to get blinded out while ran to the store to get another can (can you say junkie?), came back, opened the new can and offered a pinch to the guy who bummed one earlier in the evening and he said "no thanks, still got the first one you gave me in" That was like 3 or 4 hours!!!
Bottom line is, it don't fucking matter if you were going through one can a day or a week. The shit hooked us, and we are trying to get unhooked.
No offense taken. I just never knew that dippers rolled like you all. Leaving a dip in for more than an hour was not something I did or knew anyone who did. Not disputing the quit just didn't sound right to me is all. Nuff said...
This has opened my eyes to how other people dipped (OPD). I am an addict to the enth degree and I had a dip in 3-4 hours a day and went through a can a day. I ninja dipped for 19 years so unless I was in the car or with my kids I have would a dip in for under 30 minutes. Every chance I got I had to dip. :ph43r:
I would never have so much of a pinch that it was visible in my cheek from outside. I would say I got 25 or 30 dips a can. About the same as a pouches-which I never liked.
Bottom line is this crap hooked all of us, but now we are quit. Quit on people!
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So, I was thinking about my quit. Why I did it and why now. As I stated before, I had been spending most of the day with Grizzly in my lip and it was getting silly. However, I think I can trace the roots of my quit to the last trial I had. I am a plaintiffs' attorney and occasionally end up in trial. To those that don't know, it is an unbelievable amount of work. I found myself hiding in the bathrooms on breaks just to get a dip in. It just felt sneaky and cowardly. I don't like feeling that way. It took another 2 months before I made the quit, but I am pretty sure I am correct in tracing the roots to that trial. Now, only 11 days in, that shame and cowardice is gone an replaced with a manly man-pride that only comes when facing a problem head on and attacking.
Ok,, enough babble- good night fellow quitters.
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So, I was thinking about my quit. Why I did it and why now. As I stated before, I had been spending most of the day with Grizzly in my lip and it was getting silly. However, I think I can trace the roots of my quit to the last trial I had. I am a plaintiffs' attorney and occasionally end up in trial. To those that don't know, it is an unbelievable amount of work. I found myself hiding in the bathrooms on breaks just to get a dip in. It just felt sneaky and cowardly. I don't like feeling that way. It took another 2 months before I made the quit, but I am pretty sure I am correct in tracing the roots to that trial. Now, only 11 days in, that shame and cowardice is gone an replaced with a manly man-pride that only comes when facing a problem head on and attacking.
Ok,, enough babble- good night fellow quitters.
Dude...I was so hooked on nic I would use snus pouches during jury trials. Pathetic the dumb things we did, huh?
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So, I was thinking about my quit. Why I did it and why now. As I stated before, I had been spending most of the day with Grizzly in my lip and it was getting silly. However, I think I can trace the roots of my quit to the last trial I had. I am a plaintiffs' attorney and occasionally end up in trial. To those that don't know, it is an unbelievable amount of work. I found myself hiding in the bathrooms on breaks just to get a dip in. It just felt sneaky and cowardly. I don't like feeling that way. It took another 2 months before I made the quit, but I am pretty sure I am correct in tracing the roots to that trial. Now, only 11 days in, that shame and cowardice is gone an replaced with a manly man-pride that only comes when facing a problem head on and attacking.Â
Ok,, enough babble-Â good night fellow quitters.
Dude...I was so hooked on nic I would use snus pouches during jury trials. Pathetic the dumb things we did, huh?
Congrats on making a great decision.
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Day 12Had first Nic free Court appearance today. All went well. The drive back was ugly..my brain telling me to just pick up a can on the way home. Glad I had seeds in the car to at least keep my mouth occupied. It was not fun, but the "all clear" signal has sounded and I am still dip free
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Day 12Had first Nic free Court appearance today. All went well. The drive back was ugly..my brain telling me to just pick up a can on the way home. Glad I had seeds in the car to at least keep my mouth occupied. It was not fun, but the "all clear" signal has sounded and I am still dip free
Is this more babble? If so, you babble away. Bro, don't look now, but your winning. Everyday you make that promise and fulfill your word is another day of freedom. Smell it, feel it and taste it. Quit with you.
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Day 12Had first Nic free Court appearance today. All went well. The drive back was ugly..my brain telling me to just pick up a can on the way home. Glad I had seeds in the car to at least keep my mouth occupied. It was not fun, but the "all clear" signal has sounded and I am still dip free
Is this more babble? If so, you babble away. Bro, don't look now, but your winning. Everyday you make that promise and fulfill your word is another day of freedom. Smell it, feel it and taste it. Quit with you.
Good job californiaslim, you're a pro what can I say? If you're like me and a lot of guys on here the fog can make you a little off your game but when you got it you got it. I had to lower my expectations a little at certain times (like not getting as much work done) but usually being busykeeps my mind off the nicotine and there's always coffee, right? You're doing great, keep up the good work.
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Day 12Had first Nic free Court appearance today. All went well. The drive back was ugly..my brain telling me to just pick up a can on the way home. Glad I had seeds in the car to at least keep my mouth occupied.  It was not fun, but the "all clear" signal has sounded and I am still dip free
Is this more babble? If so, you babble away. Bro, don't look now, but your winning. Everyday you make that promise and fulfill your word is another day of freedom. Smell it, feel it and taste it. Quit with you.
Good job californiaslim, you're a pro what can I say? If you're like me and a lot of guys on here the fog can make you a little off your game but when you got it you got it. I had to lower my expectations a little at certain times (like not getting as much work done) but usually being busykeeps my mind off the nicotine and there's always coffee, right? You're doing great, keep up the good work.
Thanks guys. Yes, I feel stronger and more prepared every time I fight through a craving. The overall hazy fog is lifting and I feel good, but I am having some trouble grabbing the word I am searching for... Maybe its the fog, maybe I am just losing it.
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Day 12Had first Nic free Court appearance today. All went well. The drive back was ugly..my brain telling me to just pick up a can on the way home. Glad I had seeds in the car to at least keep my mouth occupied.  It was not fun, but the "all clear" signal has sounded and I am still dip free
Is this more babble? If so, you babble away. Bro, don't look now, but your winning. Everyday you make that promise and fulfill your word is another day of freedom. Smell it, feel it and taste it. Quit with you.
Good job californiaslim, you're a pro what can I say? If you're like me and a lot of guys on here the fog can make you a little off your game but when you got it you got it. I had to lower my expectations a little at certain times (like not getting as much work done) but usually being busykeeps my mind off the nicotine and there's always coffee, right? You're doing great, keep up the good work.
Thanks guys. Yes, I feel stronger and more prepared every time I fight through a craving. The overall hazy fog is lifting and I feel good, but I am having some trouble grabbing the word I am searching for... Maybe its the fog, maybe I am just losing it.
You "lost it" the minute you started stuffing that shit in your cakehole. You said goodbye to the real you and hello to the addicted you.
Trying to get back to the real you is though. Its like trying to find a needle in a stack of needles sometimes.
But it is possible and 100% worth it. Keep grinding it out. Come here if things get sideways and we can help straighten you out.
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Day 14- 2 whole weeks. When I started that ridiculously far away. Some random thoughts on quit so far:
- All of a sudden it seems like I can taste everything a more crisply and brighter. It would make sense, but haven't heard talk about it. Bonus quit reward.
- When I am craving, I will come on this site and just read random intros and HOF speeches or whatever....There is wisdom here, and people who have had the same struggles-- it helps.
- I have used the fake chew stuff, but have switched to just sunflower seeds. For me, messing around with the can itself was too reminiscent of the bitch... seemed to make craving worse.
- The false justifications and nic talk are so easy to spot in anyone now, because my brain has tried the same crap on me.
-There is no way a little can is going to beat me unless it sneaks up. I'm keeping that thing in my sight.
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Day 14- 2 whole weeks. When I started that ridiculously far away. Some random thoughts on quit so far:
- All of a sudden it seems like I can taste everything a more crisply and brighter. It would make sense, but haven't heard talk about it. Bonus quit reward.
- When I am craving, I will come on this site and just read random intros and HOF speeches or whatever....There is wisdom here, and people who have had the same struggles-- it helps.
- I have used the fake chew stuff, but have switched to just sunflower seeds. For me, messing around with the can itself was too reminiscent of the bitch... seemed to make craving worse.
- The false justifications and nic talk are so easy to spot in anyone now, because my brain has tried the same crap on me.
-There is no way a little can is going to beat me unless it sneaks up. I'm keeping that thing in my sight.
Well said! I dipped smokey mountain for two weeks also then went to seeds. Seeds did it for me much more then smokey mountain. The first 100 days I probably went through 3 bags a week. Since then I don't think I've had another sunflower seed.
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Day 14- 2 whole weeks. When I started that ridiculously far away. Some random thoughts on quit so far:
- All of a sudden it seems like I can taste everything a more crisply and brighter. It would make sense, but haven't heard talk about it. Bonus quit reward.
- When I am craving, I will come on this site and just read random intros and HOF speeches or whatever....There is wisdom here, and people who have had the same struggles-- it helps.
- I have used the fake chew stuff, but have switched to just sunflower seeds. For me, messing around with the can itself was too reminiscent of the bitch... seemed to make craving worse.
- The false justifications and nic talk are so easy to spot in anyone now, because my brain has tried the same crap on me.
-There is no way a little can is going to beat me unless it sneaks up. I'm keeping that thing in my sight.
The QUIT is strong in this one!! Stay Vigiliant my friend......Craves will still come at you from all angles. Be Confidant and Proud of what you have accomplished. But as many will tell you on this site......You cannot fix what you have been doing to yourself for, in my case 18 years, in two weeks. Your quit will take you on a roller coaster of emotions.
Proud to be quit with you brother!!!
NAFAR....ODAAT!!
J
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Day 14- 2 whole weeks. When I started that ridiculously far away. Some random thoughts on quit so far:
- All of a sudden it seems like I can taste everything a more crisply and brighter. It would make sense, but haven't heard talk about it. Bonus quit reward.
- When I am craving, I will come on this site and just read random intros and HOF speeches or whatever....There is wisdom here, and people who have had the same struggles-- it helps.
- I have used the fake chew stuff, but have switched to just sunflower seeds. For me, messing around with the can itself was too reminiscent of the bitch... seemed to make craving worse.
- The false justifications and nic talk are so easy to spot in anyone now, because my brain has tried the same crap on me.Â
-There is no way a little can is going to beat me unless it sneaks up. I'm keeping that thing in my sight.
The QUIT is strong in this one!! Stay Vigiliant my friend......Craves will still come at you from all angles. Be Confidant and Proud of what you have accomplished. But as many will tell you on this site......You cannot fix what you have been doing to yourself for, in my case 18 years, in two weeks. Your quit will take you on a roller coaster of emotions.
Proud to be quit with you brother!!!
NAFAR....ODAAT!!
J
Yeah J, I know you are right. This is only the beginning of a long, bumpy hell ride. Just feeling good today. Happy and proud to be quit with all of you today.
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Day 14- 2 whole weeks. When I started that ridiculously far away. Some random thoughts on quit so far:
- All of a sudden it seems like I can taste everything a more crisply and brighter. It would make sense, but haven't heard talk about it. Bonus quit reward.
- When I am craving, I will come on this site and just read random intros and HOF speeches or whatever....There is wisdom here, and people who have had the same struggles-- it helps.
- I have used the fake chew stuff, but have switched to just sunflower seeds. For me, messing around with the can itself was too reminiscent of the bitch... seemed to make craving worse.
- The false justifications and nic talk are so easy to spot in anyone now, because my brain has tried the same crap on me.Â
-There is no way a little can is going to beat me unless it sneaks up. I'm keeping that thing in my sight.
The QUIT is strong in this one!! Stay Vigiliant my friend......Craves will still come at you from all angles. Be Confidant and Proud of what you have accomplished. But as many will tell you on this site......You cannot fix what you have been doing to yourself for, in my case 18 years, in two weeks. Your quit will take you on a roller coaster of emotions.
Proud to be quit with you brother!!!
NAFAR....ODAAT!!
J
Yeah J, I know you are right. This is only the beginning of a long, bumpy hell ride. Just feeling good today. Happy and proud to be quit with all of you today.
Use the good days like today to rest and get ready for the bad days. Enjoy the days you get like these early on, they give you a glimpse into what life will be like EVERY day by just staying quit.
Drink some water, get some rest, enjoy the day. Get ready to fight when the need arises.
STAY QUIT
Greg
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Day 14- 2 whole weeks. When I started that ridiculously far away. Some random thoughts on quit so far:
- All of a sudden it seems like I can taste everything a more crisply and brighter. It would make sense, but haven't heard talk about it. Bonus quit reward.
- When I am craving, I will come on this site and just read random intros and HOF speeches or whatever....There is wisdom here, and people who have had the same struggles-- it helps.
- I have used the fake chew stuff, but have switched to just sunflower seeds. For me, messing around with the can itself was too reminiscent of the bitch... seemed to make craving worse.
- The false justifications and nic talk are so easy to spot in anyone now, because my brain has tried the same crap on me.Â
-There is no way a little can is going to beat me unless it sneaks up. I'm keeping that thing in my sight.
The QUIT is strong in this one!! Stay Vigiliant my friend......Craves will still come at you from all angles. Be Confidant and Proud of what you have accomplished. But as many will tell you on this site......You cannot fix what you have been doing to yourself for, in my case 18 years, in two weeks. Your quit will take you on a roller coaster of emotions.
Proud to be quit with you brother!!!
NAFAR....ODAAT!!
J
Yeah J, I know you are right. This is only the beginning of a long, bumpy hell ride. Just feeling good today. Happy and proud to be quit with all of you today.
Use the good days like today to rest and get ready for the bad days. Enjoy the days you get like these early on, they give you a glimpse into what life will be like EVERY day by just staying quit.
Drink some water, get some rest, enjoy the day. Get ready to fight when the need arises.
STAY QUIT
Greg
Yes it is these "good days" that I used and still use to motivate myself to stay the coarse when the nic bitch is beating on my door, notice I didn't say beating my door down! She can't do that, she can only knock, I have to willing open it. These days will keep you from opening the door and at just only 66 days I can tell you although she still has surprises up her sleeve I am using the good days to make my choice from, not the bad days!!! . This freedome feels too good to throw away by a bad choice for me. Thanks for posting about your great day it s a great reminder for us as to why we quit! I quit with you.
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Day 14- 2 whole weeks. When I started that ridiculously far away. Some random thoughts on quit so far:
- All of a sudden it seems like I can taste everything a more crisply and brighter. It would make sense, but haven't heard talk about it. Bonus quit reward.
- When I am craving, I will come on this site and just read random intros and HOF speeches or whatever....There is wisdom here, and people who have had the same struggles-- it helps.
- I have used the fake chew stuff, but have switched to just sunflower seeds. For me, messing around with the can itself was too reminiscent of the bitch... seemed to make craving worse.
- The false justifications and nic talk are so easy to spot in anyone now, because my brain has tried the same crap on me.Â
-There is no way a little can is going to beat me unless it sneaks up. I'm keeping that thing in my sight.
The QUIT is strong in this one!! Stay Vigiliant my friend......Craves will still come at you from all angles. Be Confidant and Proud of what you have accomplished. But as many will tell you on this site......You cannot fix what you have been doing to yourself for, in my case 18 years, in two weeks. Your quit will take you on a roller coaster of emotions.
Proud to be quit with you brother!!!
NAFAR....ODAAT!!
J
Yeah J, I know you are right. This is only the beginning of a long, bumpy hell ride. Just feeling good today. Happy and proud to be quit with all of you today.
Use the good days like today to rest and get ready for the bad days. Enjoy the days you get like these early on, they give you a glimpse into what life will be like EVERY day by just staying quit.
Drink some water, get some rest, enjoy the day. Get ready to fight when the need arises.
STAY QUIT
Greg
Yes it is these "good days" that I used and still use to motivate myself to stay the coarse when the nic bitch is beating on my door, notice I didn't say beating my door down! She can't do that, she can only knock, I have to willing open it. These days will keep you from opening the door and at just only 66 days I can tell you although she still has surprises up her sleeve I am using the good days to make my choice from, not the bad days!!! . This freedome feels too good to throw away by a bad choice for me. Thanks for posting about your great day it s a great reminder for us as to why we quit! I quit with you.
Ha. I like that image. The nic bitch as vampire. Can't come in unless we invite it.
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Day 14- 2 whole weeks. When I started that ridiculously far away. Some random thoughts on quit so far:
- All of a sudden it seems like I can taste everything a more crisply and brighter. It would make sense, but haven't heard talk about it. Bonus quit reward.
- When I am craving, I will come on this site and just read random intros and HOF speeches or whatever....There is wisdom here, and people who have had the same struggles-- it helps.
- I have used the fake chew stuff, but have switched to just sunflower seeds. For me, messing around with the can itself was too reminiscent of the bitch... seemed to make craving worse.
- The false justifications and nic talk are so easy to spot in anyone now, because my brain has tried the same crap on me.Â
-There is no way a little can is going to beat me unless it sneaks up. I'm keeping that thing in my sight.
The QUIT is strong in this one!! Stay Vigiliant my friend......Craves will still come at you from all angles. Be Confidant and Proud of what you have accomplished. But as many will tell you on this site......You cannot fix what you have been doing to yourself for, in my case 18 years, in two weeks. Your quit will take you on a roller coaster of emotions.
Proud to be quit with you brother!!!
NAFAR....ODAAT!!
J
Yeah J, I know you are right. This is only the beginning of a long, bumpy hell ride. Just feeling good today. Happy and proud to be quit with all of you today.
Use the good days like today to rest and get ready for the bad days. Enjoy the days you get like these early on, they give you a glimpse into what life will be like EVERY day by just staying quit.
Drink some water, get some rest, enjoy the day. Get ready to fight when the need arises.
STAY QUIT
Greg
Yes it is these "good days" that I used and still use to motivate myself to stay the coarse when the nic bitch is beating on my door, notice I didn't say beating my door down! She can't do that, she can only knock, I have to willing open it. These days will keep you from opening the door and at just only 66 days I can tell you although she still has surprises up her sleeve I am using the good days to make my choice from, not the bad days!!! . This freedome feels too good to throw away by a bad choice for me. Thanks for posting about your great day it s a great reminder for us as to why we quit! I quit with you.
Ha. I like that image. The nic bitch as vampire. Can't come in unless we invite it.
Sounds like you got it going on brother.
If you haven't yet, go outside and take a good look brother. Take a look at the way things are suppose to look. Feel the freedom, taste it and smell it. This is the way life was intended. We were never intended to be led around by a can of dirt with poison in it. Quit on my man.
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Day 15 for me. Here is what happened after lurking around and reading some wise old timers on here. Someone posted that we are all addicts here. No sh*t. But I heard my brain say "sure, I am addicted to chew, but that's not like being an addict". Wtf. I guess somehow one is easier to accept than the other. So, right here, right now I'm setting my brain straight. I am an addict.
Anybody have thoughts or advice on this? Seems dangerous to the quit.
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Day 15 for me. Here is what happened after lurking around and reading some wise old timers on here. Someone posted that we are all addicts here. No sh*t. But I heard my brain say "sure, I am addicted to chew, but that's not like being an addict". Wtf. I guess somehow one is easier to accept than the other. So, right here, right now I'm setting my brain straight. I am an addict.
Anybody have thoughts or advice on this? Seems dangerous to the quit.
Tough to say isn't it? But its true. We are all addicts.
Not dangerous to the quit, but ESSENTIAL.
We all got hooked by the nic bitch and became addicts and will always be addicts.
We can never have "just one" or be a "social dipper", we cannot control ourselves. One or one thousand will never be enough for us.
Google "the law of addiction".
The thing is , don't let being and "addict" effect you negatively. Not like you have to walk the streets with a scarlet A on your chest, but you know who does walk around like that? Jack Poles who continually stuff their faces full of a vile and addictive poison that will kill you.
THAT is the person you should fear to be. Not you're current self. Takes a lot of balls to say, "ok, I've had enough of this shit. Ill admit I'm an addict but quit using the shit because I want my freedom and my life back".
Takes NO balls to keep on being a slave to a posionous weed in a can.
You're an addict. Big fucking deal...welcome to the club. Its just a words and dont let it define you.
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Day 15 for me. Here is what happened after lurking around and reading some wise old timers on here. Someone posted that we are all addicts here. No sh*t. But I heard my brain say "sure, I am addicted to chew, but that's not like being an addict". Wtf. I guess somehow one is easier to accept than the other. So, right here, right now I'm setting my brain straight. I am an addict.Â
Anybody have thoughts or advice on this? Seems dangerous to the quit.
Tough to say isn't it? But its true. We are all addicts.
Not dangerous to the quit, but ESSENTIAL.
We all got hooked by the nic bitch and became addicts and will always be addicts.
We can never have "just one" or be a "social dipper", we cannot control ourselves. One or one thousand will never be enough for us.
Google "the law of addiction".
The thing is , don't let being and "addict" effect you negatively. Not like you have to walk the streets with a scarlet A on your chest, but you know who does walk around like that? Jack Poles who continually stuff their faces full of a vile and addictive poison that will kill you.
THAT is the person you should fear to be. Not you're current self. Takes a lot of balls to say, "ok, I've had enough of this shit. Ill admit I'm an addict but quit using the shit because I want my freedom and my life back".
Takes NO balls to keep on being a slave to a posionous weed in a can.
You're an addict. Big fucking deal...welcome to the club. Its just a words and dont let it define you.
Thanks Diesel. Words of wisdom. Appreciate it
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Day 15 for me. Here is what happened after lurking around and reading some wise old timers on here. Someone posted that we are all addicts here. No sh*t. But I heard my brain say "sure, I am addicted to chew, but that's not like being an addict". Wtf. I guess somehow one is easier to accept than the other. So, right here, right now I'm setting my brain straight. I am an addict.Â
Anybody have thoughts or advice on this? Seems dangerous to the quit.
Tough to say isn't it? But its true. We are all addicts.
Not dangerous to the quit, but ESSENTIAL.
We all got hooked by the nic bitch and became addicts and will always be addicts.
We can never have "just one" or be a "social dipper", we cannot control ourselves. One or one thousand will never be enough for us.
Google "the law of addiction".
The thing is , don't let being and "addict" effect you negatively. Not like you have to walk the streets with a scarlet A on your chest, but you know who does walk around like that? Jack Poles who continually stuff their faces full of a vile and addictive poison that will kill you.
THAT is the person you should fear to be. Not you're current self. Takes a lot of balls to say, "ok, I've had enough of this shit. Ill admit I'm an addict but quit using the shit because I want my freedom and my life back".
Takes NO balls to keep on being a slave to a posionous weed in a can.
You're an addict. Big fucking deal...welcome to the club. Its just a words and dont let it define you.
Bravo diesel well said
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Day 16. I like that the days keep adding on. I just post roll and quit and they keep adding on. I have been lucky to have strung a few pretty good days together. I've got my spidey sense on since I know that nicbitch is up to something. Still can't seem to get a full night's sleep, though it isn't nearly as bad as that first week. Still got the gas, but that's nothin'. I hang out on this site and read everything. We all have to walk our own path, but those before me have mapped the minefield. I plan on using the map.
Thanks to everyone here. Thrilled to be quit with you.
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Totally get the gas thing! LOL 'yak'
My gas is peeling paint! 'arse'
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Day 16. I like that the days keep adding on. I just post roll and quit and they keep adding on. I have been lucky to have strung a few pretty good days together. I've got my spidey sense on since I know that nicbitch is up to something. Still can't seem to get a full night's sleep, though it isn't nearly as bad as that first week. Still got the gas, but that's nothin'. I hang out on this site and read everything. We all have to walk our own path, but those before me have mapped the minefield. I plan on using the map.
Thanks to everyone here. Thrilled to be quit with you.
Keep your head pointed in the quit direction and you'll slip right through without being noticed. Keep your eyes on the prize. You turn around to get one last look, or want to get one last dance and BLAM!!!
Ktc will tell you when to walk softly, when to change directions, when to stand still. Your right, it's all mapped out. Stay the course and trust that everything will get better.
Odaat and Naffar. Quit with you.
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Loving what I am reading here slim! You are a quit sponge. I had a string of real easy days in week 2-3, but then got hit with the fog, suck, and funk quite a bit in days 30-40. Just be aware that it will happen, but do not worry about it you have the tools to deal with it when it comes...
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The fog is back - staring at my computer trying to get work done, but just staring. My patience is gone too- irritability meter is pinned. Wife not too thrilled.
No worries, I am quit for today. Just needed to vent and probably need some exercise. I will get a work out in tonight.
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The fog is back - staring at my computer trying to get work done, but just staring. My patience is gone too- irritability meter is pinned. Wife not too thrilled.
No worries, I am quit for today. Just needed to vent and probably need some exercise. I will get a work out in tonight.
Stick with it - you'll be fine. You've got your head on straight and you are well equipped to deal with the fog reoccurance and irritability. Most people say the fog comes and goes in a day or two and that's probably accurate. But I feel like I've been in a "minor fog" (if there is such a thing) for the past three weeks (just emerged yesterday, actually). I feel extremely clear-headed today and it's awesome. Point is, you'll be fine and you'll get through this and it'll be better on the other side. When it'll happen, I don't know. Whether it'll happen - that I know - it will definitely happen and it'll have been worth the temporary pain you're experiencing now. That's the thing - in the end it seems like the pain almost helps make it all worth it. You can look back and know you survived and are stronger for having gone through it. QLF
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The fog is back - staring at my computer trying to get work done, but just staring. My patience is gone too- irritability meter is pinned. Wife not too thrilled.
No worries, I am quit for today. Just needed to vent and probably need some exercise. I will get a work out in tonight.
Stick with it - you'll be fine. You've got your head on straight and you are well equipped to deal with the fog reoccurance and irritability. Most people say the fog comes and goes in a day or two and that's probably accurate. But I feel like I've been in a "minor fog" (if there is such a thing) for the past three weeks (just emerged yesterday, actually). I feel extremely clear-headed today and it's awesome. Point is, you'll be fine and you'll get through this and it'll be better on the other side. When it'll happen, I don't know. Whether it'll happen - that I know - it will definitely happen and it'll have been worth the temporary pain you're experiencing now. That's the thing - in the end it seems like the pain almost helps make it all worth it. You can look back and know you survived and are stronger for having gone through it. QLF
:wub:
It gets better. Just stay quit today.
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The fog is back - staring at my computer trying to get work done, but just staring. My patience is gone too- irritability meter is pinned. Wife not too thrilled.
No worries, I am quit for today. Just needed to vent and probably need some exercise. I will get a work out in tonight.
Yeah Man the Fog Sucks. Been there a couple times already. My irritability is pinned often as well. Same with sex drive. I want it all the time but now hasn't been the best timing if you know what I mean (women thing). This shoots the irritability, anxiety, and plain old pinned energy through the roof for me. Stay quit. I am with ya bro,
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The fog is back - staring at my computer trying to get work done, but just staring. My patience is gone too- irritability meter is pinned. Wife not too thrilled.
No worries, I am quit for today. Just needed to vent and probably need some exercise. I will get a work out in tonight.
Stick with it - you'll be fine. You've got your head on straight and you are well equipped to deal with the fog reoccurance and irritability. Most people say the fog comes and goes in a day or two and that's probably accurate. But I feel like I've been in a "minor fog" (if there is such a thing) for the past three weeks (just emerged yesterday, actually). I feel extremely clear-headed today and it's awesome. Point is, you'll be fine and you'll get through this and it'll be better on the other side. When it'll happen, I don't know. Whether it'll happen - that I know - it will definitely happen and it'll have been worth the temporary pain you're experiencing now. That's the thing - in the end it seems like the pain almost helps make it all worth it. You can look back and know you survived and are stronger for having gone through it. QLF
:wub:
It gets better. Just stay quit today.
You vent as much as you need to. Yell at me not your wife. I can make fun of your profession again if that will help. You got this slim use your tools.
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The fog is back - staring at my computer trying to get work done, but just staring. My patience is gone too- irritability meter is pinned. Wife not too thrilled.
No worries, I am quit for today. Just needed to vent and probably need some exercise. I will get a work out in tonight.
Yeah Man the Fog Sucks. Been there a couple times already. My irritability is pinned often as well. Same with sex drive. I want it all the time but now hasn't been the best timing if you know what I mean (women thing). This shoots the irritability, anxiety, and plain old pinned energy through the roof for me. Stay quit. I am with ya bro,
Good news is that if you treat this quit right, it will be the last time you need to put your wife through it! Keep your head up! You are stronger then all this and your life and marriage will be better for it!
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The fog is back - staring at my computer trying to get work done, but just staring. My patience is gone too- irritability meter is pinned. Wife not too thrilled.
No worries, I am quit for today. Just needed to vent and probably need some exercise. I will get a work out in tonight.
Yeah Man the Fog Sucks. Been there a couple times already. My irritability is pinned often as well. Same with sex drive. I want it all the time but now hasn't been the best timing if you know what I mean (women thing). This shoots the irritability, anxiety, and plain old pinned energy through the roof for me. Stay quit. I am with ya bro,
Good news is that if you treat this quit right, it will be the last time you need to put your wife through it! Keep your head up! You are stronger then all this and your life and marriage will be better for it!
The fog was the best thing that happened during my quit. No lie. For about a month I was worthless. I don't remember Christmas or New Years. I didn't remember driving to work, coming home, or making several major decisions at work. After the fog passed, and it will pass, the realization of what my addiction to nicotine cost me as I kicked the bitch to the curb made me very angry. Angry at big tobacco. Angry at the stereotype that bad ass macho men chew in high school and beyond. And most of all - angry at myself for being sucked into the lie and letting the lies steal so much of my life for 25 years. Enjoy the fog - it can be your friend! Never again for any reason!!
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The fog is back - staring at my computer trying to get work done, but just staring. My patience is gone too- irritability meter is pinned. Wife not too thrilled.
No worries, I am quit for today. Just needed to vent and probably need some exercise. I will get a work out in tonight.
Yeah Man the Fog Sucks. Been there a couple times already. My irritability is pinned often as well. Same with sex drive. I want it all the time but now hasn't been the best timing if you know what I mean (women thing). This shoots the irritability, anxiety, and plain old pinned energy through the roof for me. Stay quit. I am with ya bro,
Good news is that if you treat this quit right, it will be the last time you need to put your wife through it! Keep your head up! You are stronger then all this and your life and marriage will be better for it!
The fog was the best thing that happened during my quit. No lie. For about a month I was worthless. I don't remember Christmas or New Years. I didn't remember driving to work, coming home, or making several major decisions at work. After the fog passed, and it will pass, the realization of what my addiction to nicotine cost me as I kicked the bitch to the curb made me very angry. Angry at big tobacco. Angry at the stereotype that bad ass macho men chew in high school and beyond. And most of all - angry at myself for being sucked into the lie and letting the lies steal so much of my life for 25 years. Enjoy the fog - it can be your friend! Never again for any reason!!
Thanks fellow quitters. It is one thing to "know" that you aren't alone in this. It is entirely different to have folks share their experience with you. KTC and its members are for real.
I am still a cranky MFer, but I will get through this crap. The nicbitch ain't gonna catch me today. I am quit for today and not a damn thing anyone can do about it.
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Day 20 update- Emerging from this round of fog. By nature, I am pretty easy going, so this irritability doesn't fit me very well. I am exercising each night and that seems to help a bit. It definitely helps with the sleep. I wake up more often than I used to, but I am actually getting a decent night of sleep now.
The harsh Need-Fix-Now cravings are gone for now. Replaced with the nicbitch singing a sweet siren song of "wouldn't a pinch feel soooo good right now." Well, that isn't going to work either nic. I have seen you for the hag you are and dressing yourself all sexy again isn't going to turn my head. I am quit, damn it.
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Day 20 update- Emerging from this round of fog. By nature, I am pretty easy going, so this irritability doesn't fit me very well. I am exercising each night and that seems to help a bit. It definitely helps with the sleep. I wake up more often than I used to, but I am actually getting a decent night of sleep now.
The harsh Need-Fix-Now cravings are gone for now. Replaced with the nicbitch singing a sweet siren song of "wouldn't a pinch feel soooo good right now." Well, that isn't going to work either nic. I have seen you for the hag you are and dressing yourself all sexy again isn't going to turn my head. I am quit, damn it.
That song sucks and the bitch has crabs and vaginal warts.
Stay away! 'puking'
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After 8 straight years I am on Day 20 of being clean and... not so clear. Anxiety and fidgety hands are very common. I find myself needing to get up and walk around for no apparent reason. Any Tips for a rookie quitter?
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After 8 straight years I am on Day 20 of being clean and... not so clear. Anxiety and fidgety hands are very common. I find myself needing to get up and walk around for no apparent reason. Any Tips for a rookie quitter?
yeah...open up your own intro for starters...tell us about yourself, and doing anything else besides dipping is a good idea.
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After 8 straight years I am on Day 20 of being clean and... not so clear. Anxiety and fidgety hands are very common. I find myself needing to get up and walk around for no apparent reason. Any Tips for a rookie quitter?
Your body is in fight or flight mode. You're not convinced you can live without your crutch YET. I've been there, TRUST ME.
You're easy to hit as a sitting target, your adrenaline is through the roof at times. Get up and get moving. Get some excersise, do some projects around the house, MOVE.
If that doesn't work go to your doctor and tell him what's going on. I know first hand that fighting the nic biatch is tough enough without having to deal with anxiety, frightfulness, and panic. Your doc may be able to prescribe some assists to help you deal with the anxiety. Cognitive behavioral therapy (talking to a counselor) is helpful too.
Don't try and be Joe tough guy. Anxiety is the real deal and needs to be dealt with . No every gets it and those who do don't always have it to the same degree.
Hang in there. Things WILL get better.
Hit me up if you have any specific questions.
I'd be more than glad to help.
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After 8 straight years I am on Day 20 of being clean and... not so clear. Anxiety and fidgety hands are very common. I find myself needing to get up and walk around for no apparent reason. Any Tips for a rookie quitter?
yeah...open up your own intro for starters...tell us about yourself, and doing anything else besides dipping is a good idea.
26 started in highschool, didn't smoke because it affected hockey too much. started slow, up to a can every other day for 8 yrs., like clockwork. I'm fairly certain going through this fog thing I keep reading about as I have been worthless for bout 2 weeks now.
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After 8 straight years I am on Day 20 of being clean and... not so clear. Anxiety and fidgety hands are very common. I find myself needing to get up and walk around for no apparent reason. Any Tips for a rookie quitter?
yeah...open up your own intro for starters...tell us about yourself, and doing anything else besides dipping is a good idea.
26 started in highschool, didn't smoke because it affected hockey too much. started slow, up to a can every other day for 8 yrs., like clockwork. I'm fairly certain going through this fog thing I keep reading about as I have been worthless for bout 2 weeks now.
Hey, Hey, You, You, Get off of my thread.
Please, check out the welcome center, read up, post roll and start your own intro thread. This one is mine. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
It is a useful tool in keeping me quit. I am sure yours will be too.
Stay quit and get off of my lawn. ;)
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After 8 straight years I am on Day 20 of being clean and... not so clear. Anxiety and fidgety hands are very common. I find myself needing to get up and walk around for no apparent reason. Any Tips for a rookie quitter?
yeah...open up your own intro for starters...tell us about yourself, and doing anything else besides dipping is a good idea.
26 started in highschool, didn't smoke because it affected hockey too much. started slow, up to a can every other day for 8 yrs., like clockwork. I'm fairly certain going through this fog thing I keep reading about as I have been worthless for bout 2 weeks now.
Hey, Hey, You, You, Get off of my thread.
Please, check out the welcome center, read up, post roll and start your own intro thread. This one is mine. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
It is a useful tool in keeping me quit. I am sure yours will be too.
Stay quit and get off of my lawn. ;)
'crackup' omg that has got to be the most humorous way I have ever heard someone tell another to gtfo off their thread.
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After 8 straight years I am on Day 20 of being clean and... not so clear. Anxiety and fidgety hands are very common. I find myself needing to get up and walk around for no apparent reason. Any Tips for a rookie quitter?
yeah...open up your own intro for starters...tell us about yourself, and doing anything else besides dipping is a good idea.
26 started in highschool, didn't smoke because it affected hockey too much. started slow, up to a can every other day for 8 yrs., like clockwork. I'm fairly certain going through this fog thing I keep reading about as I have been worthless for bout 2 weeks now.
Hey, Hey, You, You, Get off of my thread.
Please, check out the welcome center, read up, post roll and start your own intro thread. This one is mine. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
It is a useful tool in keeping me quit. I am sure yours will be too.
Stay quit and get off of my lawn. ;)
Tell him how Slim....
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After 8 straight years I am on Day 20 of being clean and... not so clear.� Anxiety and fidgety hands are very common. I find myself needing to get up and walk around for no apparent reason.� Any Tips for a rookie quitter?
yeah...open up your own intro for starters...tell us about yourself, and doing anything else besides dipping is a good idea.
26 started in highschool, didn't smoke because it affected hockey too much. started slow, up to a can every other day for 8 yrs., like clockwork. I'm fairly certain going through this fog thing I keep reading about as I have been worthless for bout 2 weeks now.
Hey, Hey, You, You, Get off of my thread.
Please, check out the welcome center, read up, post roll and start your own intro thread. This one is mine. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
It is a useful tool in keeping me quit. I am sure yours will be too.
Stay quit and get off of my lawn. ;)
apologies?
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After 8 straight years I am on Day 20 of being clean and... not so clear.� Anxiety and fidgety hands are very common. I find myself needing to get up and walk around for no apparent reason.� Any Tips for a rookie quitter?
yeah...open up your own intro for starters...tell us about yourself, and doing anything else besides dipping is a good idea.
26 started in highschool, didn't smoke because it affected hockey too much. started slow, up to a can every other day for 8 yrs., like clockwork. I'm fairly certain going through this fog thing I keep reading about as I have been worthless for bout 2 weeks now.
Hey, Hey, You, You, Get off of my thread.
Please, check out the welcome center, read up, post roll and start your own intro thread. This one is mine. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
It is a useful tool in keeping me quit. I am sure yours will be too.
Stay quit and get off of my lawn. ;)
apologies?
None needed. Start your own intro thread. Introduce yourself to the ktc world and chronicle your quit THERE, not on poor old slims intro.
Simply goto intoductions, select "Start New Topic" and start typing away.
Sorry Slim...trying to get this pup on the right track...
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After 8 straight years I am on Day 20 of being clean and... not so clear.� Anxiety and fidgety hands are very common. I find myself needing to get up and walk around for no apparent reason.� Any Tips for a rookie quitter?
yeah...open up your own intro for starters...tell us about yourself, and doing anything else besides dipping is a good idea.
26 started in highschool, didn't smoke because it affected hockey too much. started slow, up to a can every other day for 8 yrs., like clockwork. I'm fairly certain going through this fog thing I keep reading about as I have been worthless for bout 2 weeks now.
Hey, Hey, You, You, Get off of my thread.
Please, check out the welcome center, read up, post roll and start your own intro thread. This one is mine. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
It is a useful tool in keeping me quit. I am sure yours will be too.
Stay quit and get off of my lawn. ;)
apologies?
None needed. Start your own intro thread. Introduce yourself to the ktc world and chronicle your quit THERE, not on poor old slims intro.
Simply goto intoductions, select "Start New Topic" and start typing away.
Sorry Slim...trying to get this pup on the right track...
All is good. It took me hours to figure out how to post roll the first time. No worries. Glad to have another quitter by my side
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After 8 straight years I am on Day 20 of being clean and... not so clear.� Anxiety and fidgety hands are very common. I find myself needing to get up and walk around for no apparent reason.� Any Tips for a rookie quitter?
yeah...open up your own intro for starters...tell us about yourself, and doing anything else besides dipping is a good idea.
26 started in highschool, didn't smoke because it affected hockey too much. started slow, up to a can every other day for 8 yrs., like clockwork. I'm fairly certain going through this fog thing I keep reading about as I have been worthless for bout 2 weeks now.
Hey, Hey, You, You, Get off of my thread.
Please, check out the welcome center, read up, post roll and start your own intro thread. This one is mine. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
It is a useful tool in keeping me quit. I am sure yours will be too.
Stay quit and get off of my lawn. ;)
apologies?
None needed. Start your own intro thread. Introduce yourself to the ktc world and chronicle your quit THERE, not on poor old slims intro.
Simply goto intoductions, select "Start New Topic" and start typing away.
Sorry Slim...trying to get this pup on the right track...
All is good. It took me hours to figure out how to post roll the first time. No worries. Glad to have another quitter by my side
I needed to laugh tonight,,, thanks old slim..
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After 8 straight years I am on Day 20 of being clean and... not so clear. Anxiety and fidgety hands are very common. I find myself needing to get up and walk around for no apparent reason. Any Tips for a rookie quitter?
Your body is in fight or flight mode. You're not convinced you can live without your crutch YET. I've been there, TRUST ME.
You're easy to hit as a sitting target, your adrenaline is through the roof at times. Get up and get moving. Get some excersise, do some projects around the house, MOVE.
If that doesn't work go to your doctor and tell him what's going on. I know first hand that fighting the nic biatch is tough enough without having to deal with anxiety, frightfulness, and panic. Your doc may be able to prescribe some assists to help you deal with the anxiety. Cognitive behavioral therapy (talking to a counselor) is helpful too.
Don't try and be Joe tough guy. Anxiety is the real deal and needs to be dealt with . No every gets it and those who do don't always have it to the same degree.
Hang in there. Things WILL get better.
Hit me up if you have any specific questions.
I'd be more than glad to help.
Sage advice. I am glad you found us. Quit on.
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Day 21- 3 weeks that I wouldn't have bet on 3 weeks ago, but feeling strong now. Checked out the Sept accountability list just to see what was up. Crap, there are a lot of folks already gone. Not just one and doners either. Actual daily posters that just sort of wandered off the farm. I hear a lot of folks have trouble in the 20s- guessing it is an "I've got this licked" complacency. I'm not falling for that trick. NicBitch ain't gonna catch me sleeping.
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Day 21- 3 weeks that I wouldn't have bet on 3 weeks ago, but feeling strong now. Checked out the Sept accountability list just to see what was up. Crap, there are a lot of folks already gone. Not just one and doners either. Actual daily posters that just sort of wandered off the farm. I hear a lot of folks have trouble in the 20s- guessing it is an "I've got this licked" complacency. I'm not falling for that trick. NicBitch ain't gonna catch me sleeping.
She sneaks up on ya
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Day 21- 3 weeks that I wouldn't have bet on 3 weeks ago, but feeling strong now. Checked out the Sept accountability list just to see what was up. Crap, there are a lot of folks already gone. Not just one and doners either. Actual daily posters that just sort of wandered off the farm. I hear a lot of folks have trouble in the 20s- guessing it is an "I've got this licked" complacency. I'm not falling for that trick. NicBitch ain't gonna catch me sleeping.
Awesome thought process. Stay this positive and stay this committed. The rest comes with it. It was interesting to watch my group. About in the 20s is where folks started to wander away. "I've got this." Complacency ALWAYS kills. Don't let it kill you.
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Day 21- 3 weeks that I wouldn't have bet on 3 weeks ago, but feeling strong now. Checked out the Sept accountability list just to see what was up.  Crap, there are a lot of folks already gone. Not just one and doners either. Actual daily posters that just sort of wandered off the farm. I hear a lot of folks have trouble in the 20s- guessing it is an "I've got this licked" complacency.  I'm not falling for that trick. NicBitch ain't gonna catch me sleeping.
Awesome thought process. Stay this positive and stay this committed. The rest comes with it. It was interesting to watch my group. About in the 20s is where folks started to wander away. "I've got this." Complacency ALWAYS kills. Don't let it kill you.
nice realizations SLIM, yep after the dust clears in your mellon go back and look at a lot of things around here you will see them differently on a second look. My group had 91 only 31 are going to the hall. scary stat. but I believe its just over par for the course. Have a good weekend have your safety plan in place.
PM me if you need help
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Day 21- 3 weeks that I wouldn't have bet on 3 weeks ago, but feeling strong now. Checked out the Sept accountability list just to see what was up.  Crap, there are a lot of folks already gone. Not just one and doners either. Actual daily posters that just sort of wandered off the farm. I hear a lot of folks have trouble in the 20s- guessing it is an "I've got this licked" complacency.  I'm not falling for that trick. NicBitch ain't gonna catch me sleeping.
Awesome thought process. Stay this positive and stay this committed. The rest comes with it. It was interesting to watch my group. About in the 20s is where folks started to wander away. "I've got this." Complacency ALWAYS kills. Don't let it kill you.
nice realizations SLIM, yep after the dust clears in your mellon go back and look at a lot of things around here you will see them differently on a second look. My group had 91 only 31 are going to the hall. scary stat. but I believe its just over par for the course. Have a good weekend have your safety plan in place.
PM me if you need help
Thanks fellas,
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Day 21- 3 weeks that I wouldn't have bet on 3 weeks ago, but feeling strong now. Checked out the Sept accountability list just to see what was up.  Crap, there are a lot of folks already gone. Not just one and doners either. Actual daily posters that just sort of wandered off the farm. I hear a lot of folks have trouble in the 20s- guessing it is an "I've got this licked" complacency.  I'm not falling for that trick. NicBitch ain't gonna catch me sleeping.
Awesome thought process. Stay this positive and stay this committed. The rest comes with it. It was interesting to watch my group. About in the 20s is where folks started to wander away. "I've got this." Complacency ALWAYS kills. Don't let it kill you.
nice realizations SLIM, yep after the dust clears in your mellon go back and look at a lot of things around here you will see them differently on a second look. My group had 91 only 31 are going to the hall. scary stat. but I believe its just over par for the course. Have a good weekend have your safety plan in place.
PM me if you need help
Thanks fellas,
Dude you are quittin like a BOSS. Keep it going. I was in your position just a few weeks back. No doubt in my mind you are going to keep stacking the +1's. Great work. You have the nic bitch on the ropes. Now finish her off one day at a time.
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Day 21- 3 weeks that I wouldn't have bet on 3 weeks ago, but feeling strong now. Checked out the Sept accountability list just to see what was up.  Crap, there are a lot of folks already gone. Not just one and doners either. Actual daily posters that just sort of wandered off the farm. I hear a lot of folks have trouble in the 20s- guessing it is an "I've got this licked" complacency.  I'm not falling for that trick. NicBitch ain't gonna catch me sleeping.
Awesome thought process. Stay this positive and stay this committed. The rest comes with it. It was interesting to watch my group. About in the 20s is where folks started to wander away. "I've got this." Complacency ALWAYS kills. Don't let it kill you.
nice realizations SLIM, yep after the dust clears in your mellon go back and look at a lot of things around here you will see them differently on a second look. My group had 91 only 31 are going to the hall. scary stat. but I believe its just over par for the course. Have a good weekend have your safety plan in place.
PM me if you need help
Thanks fellas,
Dude you are quittin like a BOSS. Keep it going. I was in your position just a few weeks back. No doubt in my mind you are going to keep stacking the +1's. Great work. You have the nic bitch on the ropes. Now finish her off one day at a time.
Old slim,,, been watching your quit man and damn proud. You didn't come here playing no games man. You seem to be soaking up everything and doing what you need to do to stay quit.
You got some great things coming man. Stay the course and keep that head pointed forward. You are in the worst of the quit. I had my roughest time during week 3 and 4. After that the road got a lot easier. At day 149 i'm feeling great. can't believe my new life sometimes. It's so worth it. Keep that head pointed forward, nothing back there for you brother. Quit with you anyday. Need anything pm me.
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Day 21- 3 weeks that I wouldn't have bet on 3 weeks ago, but feeling strong now. Checked out the Sept accountability list just to see what was up.  Crap, there are a lot of folks already gone. Not just one and doners either. Actual daily posters that just sort of wandered off the farm. I hear a lot of folks have trouble in the 20s- guessing it is an "I've got this licked" complacency.  I'm not falling for that trick. NicBitch ain't gonna catch me sleeping.
Awesome thought process. Stay this positive and stay this committed. The rest comes with it. It was interesting to watch my group. About in the 20s is where folks started to wander away. "I've got this." Complacency ALWAYS kills. Don't let it kill you.
nice realizations SLIM, yep after the dust clears in your mellon go back and look at a lot of things around here you will see them differently on a second look. My group had 91 only 31 are going to the hall. scary stat. but I believe its just over par for the course. Have a good weekend have your safety plan in place.
PM me if you need help
Thanks fellas,
Dude you are quittin like a BOSS. Keep it going. I was in your position just a few weeks back. No doubt in my mind you are going to keep stacking the +1's. Great work. You have the nic bitch on the ropes. Now finish her off one day at a time.
Old slim,,, been watching your quit man and damn proud. You didn't come here playing no games man. You seem to be soaking up everything and doing what you need to do to stay quit.
You got some great things coming man. Stay the course and keep that head pointed forward. You are in the worst of the quit. I had my roughest time during week 3 and 4. After that the road got a lot easier. At day 149 i'm feeling great. can't believe my new life sometimes. It's so worth it. Keep that head pointed forward, nothing back there for you brother. Quit with you anyday. Need anything pm me.
Just awesome.
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Day 21- 3 weeks that I wouldn't have bet on 3 weeks ago, but feeling strong now. Checked out the Sept accountability list just to see what was up.  Crap, there are a lot of folks already gone. Not just one and doners either. Actual daily posters that just sort of wandered off the farm. I hear a lot of folks have trouble in the 20s- guessing it is an "I've got this licked" complacency.  I'm not falling for that trick. NicBitch ain't gonna catch me sleeping.
Awesome thought process. Stay this positive and stay this committed. The rest comes with it. It was interesting to watch my group. About in the 20s is where folks started to wander away. "I've got this." Complacency ALWAYS kills. Don't let it kill you.
nice realizations SLIM, yep after the dust clears in your mellon go back and look at a lot of things around here you will see them differently on a second look. My group had 91 only 31 are going to the hall. scary stat. but I believe its just over par for the course. Have a good weekend have your safety plan in place.
PM me if you need help
Thanks fellas,
Dude you are quittin like a BOSS. Keep it going. I was in your position just a few weeks back. No doubt in my mind you are going to keep stacking the +1's. Great work. You have the nic bitch on the ropes. Now finish her off one day at a time.
Old slim,,, been watching your quit man and damn proud. You didn't come here playing no games man. You seem to be soaking up everything and doing what you need to do to stay quit.
You got some great things coming man. Stay the course and keep that head pointed forward. You are in the worst of the quit. I had my roughest time during week 3 and 4. After that the road got a lot easier. At day 149 i'm feeling great. can't believe my new life sometimes. It's so worth it. Keep that head pointed forward, nothing back there for you brother. Quit with you anyday. Need anything pm me.
Just awesome.
Read some intro threads and look at what happens to a lot of us somewhere in the 20-40 range. Ask srans about the door that is in your future, and be ready to push through to a better place in the next couple of weeks...
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Day 25. All is good. Feeling strong, getting some sleep, and took B-LoMatt's advice and read up on some solid quitter's 20s. The fog comes and goes, but all in all, I am not having a tough time with the 20s so far. Staying close to this site, to build up the supplies so I will be prepared when the next hellstorm arrives.
Misc Ramblings:
Reached out to a new guy a few days ago-- Tratliff. He seemed gung ho and I gave him my number and we PMed a few times. Then..Poof. Disappeared. Just seemed lame. Won't respond. Starting to make more sense why some of you vets get so pissed off at long time quitters you have invested a lot into. Guess it is just part of this struggle. If there is protocol for getting these jackasses back in line, let me know.
On the other hand, getting a random "stay quit" text from a brother, or seeing the vets/supporters, quit with me on a day, really does strengthen the resolve and accountability.
As for today, I am quit, and keepin' the nicbitch at bay.
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Day 25. All is good. Feeling strong, getting some sleep, and took B-LoMatt's advice and read up on some solid quitter's 20s. The fog comes and goes, but all in all, I am not having a tough time with the 20s so far. Staying close to this site, to build up the supplies so I will be prepared when the next hellstorm arrives.
Misc Ramblings:
Reached out to a new guy a few days ago-- Tratliff. He seemed gung ho and I gave him my number and we PMed a few times. Then..Poof. Disappeared. Just seemed lame. Won't respond. Starting to make more sense why some of you vets get so pissed off at long time quitters you have invested a lot into. Guess it is just part of this struggle. If there is protocol for getting these jackasses back in line, let me know.
On the other hand, getting a random "stay quit" text from a brother, or seeing the vets/supporters, quit with me on a day, really does strengthen the resolve and accountability.
As for today, I am quit, and keepin' the nicbitch at bay.
Great job on your quit slim. I don't consider myself a vet at 152, but i stay on these intros a lot. I've invested my time and phone #, maybe to much. It does suck to have someone you've helped go back to the poison. So much so, i let it get to me. I hate to see someone gain their freedom, integrity and respect for themselves. Then because things get tough they cave back to a poison that ultimately may take their life.
Then there is people like me and you slim. People that come here and really want our freedom from this poison. People like you slim, that with a little direction are able to break free from its grasp. Someone that really appreciates what is going on here. Someone that realizes this is bigger than themselves.
It is worth it slim when someone like you comes Along. Thanks, you made my day. Quit with you.
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Day 25. All is good. Feeling strong, getting some sleep, and took B-LoMatt's advice and read up on some solid quitter's 20s. The fog comes and goes, but all in all, I am not having a tough time with the 20s so far. Staying close to this site, to build up the supplies so I will be prepared when the next hellstorm arrives.
Misc Ramblings:
Reached out to a new guy a few days ago-- Tratliff. He seemed gung ho and I gave him my number and we PMed a few times. Then..Poof. Disappeared. Just seemed lame. Won't respond. Starting to make more sense why some of you vets get so pissed off at long time quitters you have invested a lot into. Guess it is just part of this struggle. If there is protocol for getting these jackasses back in line, let me know.
On the other hand, getting a random "stay quit" text from a brother, or seeing the vets/supporters, quit with me on a day, really does strengthen the resolve and accountability.
As for today, I am quit, and keepin' the nicbitch at bay.
Slim, good work on where you are at. Like you I had many people that just went poof! It happens more now, as I am comfortable in my quit and will take on a total noob, all of the sudden they are gone.
My last text is usually a quit being a bitch and come back when you are ready to quit for real. What else can you do really?
I quit with you today.
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Day 25. All is good. Feeling strong, getting some sleep, and took B-LoMatt's advice and read up on some solid quitter's 20s. The fog comes and goes, but all in all, I am not having a tough time with the 20s so far. Staying close to this site, to build up the supplies so I will be prepared when the next hellstorm arrives.
Misc Ramblings:
Reached out to a new guy a few days ago-- Tratliff. He seemed gung ho and I gave him my number and we PMed a few times. Then..Poof. Disappeared. Just seemed lame. Won't respond. Starting to make more sense why some of you vets get so pissed off at long time quitters you have invested a lot into. Guess it is just part of this struggle. If there is protocol for getting these jackasses back in line, let me know.
On the other hand, getting a random "stay quit" text from a brother, or seeing the vets/supporters, quit with me on a day, really does strengthen the resolve and accountability.
As for today, I am quit, and keepin' the nicbitch at bay.
I have had this happen too, and it sucks. It is hard to understand when someone fights through the first few days, and then is gone, but take that feeling and make your quit stronger: Not only would you let your quit group down if you were to cave, but especially all the bad assed quitters who are posting on your thread... You have yourself one bad assed quit going Slim! Keep drinking the Kool-Aid.
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Day 25. All is good. Feeling strong, getting some sleep, and took B-LoMatt's advice and read up on some solid quitter's 20s. The fog comes and goes, but all in all, I am not having a tough time with the 20s so far. Staying close to this site, to build up the supplies so I will be prepared when the next hellstorm arrives.
Misc Ramblings:
Reached out to a new guy a few days ago-- Tratliff. He seemed gung ho and I gave him my number and we PMed a few times. Then..Poof. Disappeared. Just seemed lame. Won't respond. Starting to make more sense why some of you vets get so pissed off at long time quitters you have invested a lot into. Guess it is just part of this struggle. If there is protocol for getting these jackasses back in line, let me know.
On the other hand, getting a random "stay quit" text from a brother, or seeing the vets/supporters, quit with me on a day, really does strengthen the resolve and accountability.Â
As for today, I am quit, and keepin' the nicbitch at bay.
I have had this happen too, and it sucks. It is hard to understand when someone fights through the first few days, and then is gone, but take that feeling and make your quit stronger: Not only would you let your quit group down if you were to cave, but especially all the bad assed quitters who are posting on your thread... You have yourself one bad assed quit going Slim! Keep drinking the Kool-Aid.
Slim, if it were easy then everyone could do it.
Keep up the hard balls to wall work. Never give up, never surrender.
NAFAT and ODAAT and your daze will stack up very quickly.
It all gets much better...that is a promise.
Quit on!
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It is 28 days now. The moon has waxed and waned through a full cycle without ol' Slim takin a dip. Seems like something worth taking note of. So, there, it is noted.
I haven't had terrible craves lately, though the bitch does start whispering when I am in line at the gas station staring at the rack of cans. Nothing I can't handle. What the vets have said, I may be starting to understand-- This Caving-is-not-an-option thing. Fully committing to not caving takes some of the pressure off. With caving off the table, the bitch's crave-thoughts have nowhere to go but do disappear into the ether, there is simply no traction for those thoughts in my head. Sure, they drive through pretty regularly, but, since I know I won't cave today, the thoughts don't park in my brain for very long any more.
I feel good, (even if slightly irritable) but I continue to read enough threads from start to finish to know I have many more trials up the road a piece and I need to pack now for that journey.
Nothing earth shattering, just updating my intro to stay connected to KTC. Too many folks falling off lately... The kool-aid here is good. Not sure why some quitters have such a hard time drinking it.
Today I quit with everyone who has posted anything on my thread-good, bad, or otherwise, it really helps keep me quit.
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It is 28 days now. The moon has waxed and waned through a full cycle without ol' Slim takin a dip. Seems like something worth taking note of. So, there, it is noted.
I haven't had terrible craves lately, though the bitch does start whispering when I am in line at the gas station staring at the rack of cans. Nothing I can't handle. What the vets have said, I may be starting to understand-- This Caving-is-not-an-option thing. Fully committing to not caving takes some of the pressure off. With caving off the table, the bitch's crave-thoughts have nowhere to go but do disappear into the ether, there is simply no traction for those thoughts in my head. Sure, they drive through pretty regularly, but, since I know I won't cave today, the thoughts don't park in my brain for very long any more.
I feel good, (even if slightly irritable) but I continue to read enough threads from start to finish to know I have many more trials up the road a piece and I need to pack now for that journey.
Nothing earth shattering, just updating my intro to stay connected to KTC. Too many folks falling off lately... The kool-aid here is good. Not sure why some quitters have such a hard time drinking it.
Today I quit with everyone who has posted anything on my thread-good, bad, or otherwise, it really helps keep me quit.
I really enjoy reading your posts slim. I'll quit with you any day old slim.
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It is 28 days now. The moon has waxed and waned through a full cycle without ol' Slim takin a dip. Seems like something worth taking note of. So, there, it is noted.
I haven't had terrible craves lately, though the bitch does start whispering when I am in line at the gas station staring at the rack of cans. Nothing I can't handle. What the vets have said, I may be starting to understand-- This Caving-is-not-an-option thing. Fully committing to not caving takes some of the pressure off. With caving off the table, the bitch's crave-thoughts have nowhere to go but do disappear into the ether, there is simply no traction for those thoughts in my head. Sure, they drive through pretty regularly, but, since I know I won't cave today, the thoughts don't park in my brain for very long any more.Â
I feel good, (even if slightly irritable) but I continue to read enough threads from start to finish to know I have many more trials up the road a piece and I need to pack now for that journey.
Nothing earth shattering, just updating my intro to stay connected to KTC. Too many folks falling off lately... The kool-aid here is good. Not sure why some quitters have such a hard time drinking it.
Today I quit with everyone who has posted anything on my thread-good, bad, or otherwise, it really helps keep me quit.
I really enjoy reading your posts slim. I'll quit with you any day old slim.
Gotta agree with Srans; you get it. Keep on getting it. And like OIB told me keep using your KTC library card- there is awesome quit buried in these hills; grab a shovel and go mining!
Proud to be quitting with you slim!
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It is 28 days now. The moon has waxed and waned through a full cycle without ol' Slim takin a dip. Seems like something worth taking note of. So, there, it is noted.
I haven't had terrible craves lately, though the bitch does start whispering when I am in line at the gas station staring at the rack of cans. Nothing I can't handle. What the vets have said, I may be starting to understand-- This Caving-is-not-an-option thing. Fully committing to not caving takes some of the pressure off. With caving off the table, the bitch's crave-thoughts have nowhere to go but do disappear into the ether, there is simply no traction for those thoughts in my head. Sure, they drive through pretty regularly, but, since I know I won't cave today, the thoughts don't park in my brain for very long any more.Â
I feel good, (even if slightly irritable) but I continue to read enough threads from start to finish to know I have many more trials up the road a piece and I need to pack now for that journey.
Nothing earth shattering, just updating my intro to stay connected to KTC. Too many folks falling off lately... The kool-aid here is good. Not sure why some quitters have such a hard time drinking it.
Today I quit with everyone who has posted anything on my thread-good, bad, or otherwise, it really helps keep me quit.
I really enjoy reading your posts slim. I'll quit with you any day old slim.
Gotta agree with Srans; you get it. Keep on getting it. And like OIB told me keep using your KTC library card- there is awesome quit buried in these hills; grab a shovel and go mining!
Proud to be quitting with you slim!
Roger that, Slim... Caving is not an option! Keep killing it ODAAT. I am quit with you bro.
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It is 28 days now. The moon has waxed and waned through a full cycle without ol' Slim takin a dip. Seems like something worth taking note of. So, there, it is noted.
I haven't had terrible craves lately, though the bitch does start whispering when I am in line at the gas station staring at the rack of cans. Nothing I can't handle. What the vets have said, I may be starting to understand-- This Caving-is-not-an-option thing. Fully committing to not caving takes some of the pressure off. With caving off the table, the bitch's crave-thoughts have nowhere to go but do disappear into the ether, there is simply no traction for those thoughts in my head. Sure, they drive through pretty regularly, but, since I know I won't cave today, the thoughts don't park in my brain for very long any more.Â
I feel good, (even if slightly irritable) but I continue to read enough threads from start to finish to know I have many more trials up the road a piece and I need to pack now for that journey.
Nothing earth shattering, just updating my intro to stay connected to KTC. Too many folks falling off lately... The kool-aid here is good. Not sure why some quitters have such a hard time drinking it.
Today I quit with everyone who has posted anything on my thread-good, bad, or otherwise, it really helps keep me quit.
I really enjoy reading your posts slim. I'll quit with you any day old slim.
Gotta agree with Srans; you get it. Keep on getting it. And like OIB told me keep using your KTC library card- there is awesome quit buried in these hills; grab a shovel and go mining!
Proud to be quitting with you slim!
I echo the same thing as these badasses. Its great to be quit with you bro. Keep choppin that wood one day at a time. Everytime I see your name that 2pac song California Love pops into my head. West Coast, knows how to quit. Ha.
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It is 28 days now. The moon has waxed and waned through a full cycle without ol' Slim takin a dip. Seems like something worth taking note of. So, there, it is noted.
I haven't had terrible craves lately, though the bitch does start whispering when I am in line at the gas station staring at the rack of cans. Nothing I can't handle. What the vets have said, I may be starting to understand-- This Caving-is-not-an-option thing. Fully committing to not caving takes some of the pressure off. With caving off the table, the bitch's crave-thoughts have nowhere to go but do disappear into the ether, there is simply no traction for those thoughts in my head. Sure, they drive through pretty regularly, but, since I know I won't cave today, the thoughts don't park in my brain for very long any more.Â
I feel good, (even if slightly irritable) but I continue to read enough threads from start to finish to know I have many more trials up the road a piece and I need to pack now for that journey.
Nothing earth shattering, just updating my intro to stay connected to KTC. Too many folks falling off lately... The kool-aid here is good. Not sure why some quitters have such a hard time drinking it.
Today I quit with everyone who has posted anything on my thread-good, bad, or otherwise, it really helps keep me quit.
I really enjoy reading your posts slim. I'll quit with you any day old slim.
Gotta agree with Srans; you get it. Keep on getting it. And like OIB told me keep using your KTC library card- there is awesome quit buried in these hills; grab a shovel and go mining!
Proud to be quitting with you slim!
I echo the same thing as these badasses. Its great to be quit with you bro. Keep choppin that wood one day at a time. Everytime I see your name that 2pac song California Love pops into my head. West Coast, knows how to quit. Ha.
X2. You are winning C.S.! Keep it up. No worries about the future bad days 'cause that's part of life for everyone. Just keep drinking the kool-aide and keeping your tools sharp for when you need them, and you will be fine. I will quit with you EDD.
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Day 35 update. Things are marching along just fine. Truth is, there haven't been any harsh cravings for a while. The nicbitch is subtley whispering that I have this licked. I know that the fact that I even hear that in my brain means I don't, so NicBitch, hear this "I will not be falling for that load of crap. I am quit and posting roll every damn day"
Had my first cave-dream last night. Wasn't even chew.... I dreamed myself an electronic cigarette cave. WTF??? LOL I never even smoked, and certainly not those things. Perhaps nic attempting to find a less guarded path than chew. It ain't gonna work, but woke with an ugly knot in my gut from dreaming that cave.
In other quit news, I had been hitting the sunflower seeds pretty hard for that first month of my quit, but a few days ago, the interest just kind of went away. I keep them around, especially in the car, just in case. Perhaps my brain realized all I got from seeds was seeds, and no matter how many I went through, they weren't going to have nicotine in them.
Posting Roll, Keeping my word and wearing out my KTC library card. It really is that simple. One of the badasses said it best.. "Simple, Not easy, but simple." I wish I remembered who that was to credit them properly. This place works and I am thankful every day that it exists.
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Day 35 update. Things are marching along just fine. Truth is, there haven't been any harsh cravings for a while. The nicbitch is subtley whispering that I have this licked. I know that the fact that I even hear that in my brain means I don't, so NicBitch, hear this "I will not be falling for that load of crap. I am quit and posting roll every damn day"
Had my first cave-dream last night. Wasn't even chew.... I dreamed myself an electronic cigarette cave. WTF??? LOL I never even smoked, and certainly not those things. Perhaps nic attempting to find a less guarded path than chew. It ain't gonna work, but woke with an ugly knot in my gut from dreaming that cave.
In other quit news, I had been hitting the sunflower seeds pretty hard for that first month of my quit, but a few days ago, the interest just kind of went away. I keep them around, especially in the car, just in case. Perhaps my brain realized all I got from seeds was seeds, and no matter how many I went through, they weren't going to have nicotine in them.
Posting Roll, Keeping my word and wearing out my KTC library card. It really is that simple. One of the badasses said it best.. "Simple, Not easy, but simple." I wish I remembered who that was to credit them properly. This place works and I am thankful every day that it exists.
Right on... Do not listen to her Slim! She be a liar. The day we have this whipped and don't need to fight is the day we lay down for a permanent dirt nap. That will not be for a long time, so I will fight this along with you daily until that day comes. Stay on it brother. QLF ODAAT!
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Today is Day 45. I haven't had the chance to be on this site as much as I like to be. I still make sure to keep reading this KTC quitopedia on my phone when I am in line, or have a few minutes.
Never too busy to post roll though, that is like brushing teeth in the morning. One just does it. 100% and proud.
Drove up to Northern California this weekend with my wife. I got a good job offer up there, so we will be moving the family. The important part, is that I used to make that drive fairly often with a turd-lip. Not this time, or ever again. Had seeds at the ready and all mind-prepped to fight a crave battle that never came. I know that when I am prepared for battle, nic thinks twice about coming at me. I try not to give the bitch the chance for an ambush.
Shook my head at the guy in front of me at the gas station who was upset that they didn't have long cut and was making the clerk go through all the cans to find some form of death he liked more than the next. Just 45 days ago I was him exactly. The control that crap had-sheesh. It seems like a lifetime ago and yet, seems like yesterday. I am never going to be that guy again. Freedom tastes too good. Quitting with all of you one damn day at a time.
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Today is Day 45. I haven't had the chance to be on this site as much as I like to be. I still make sure to keep reading this KTC quitopedia on my phone when I am in line, or have a few minutes.
Never too busy to post roll though, that is like brushing teeth in the morning. One just does it. 100% and proud.
Drove up to Northern California this weekend with my wife. I got a good job offer up there, so we will be moving the family. The important part, is that I used to make that drive fairly often with a turd-lip. Not this time, or ever again. Had seeds at the ready and all mind-prepped to fight a crave battle that never came. I know that when I am prepared for battle, nic thinks twice about coming at me. I try not to give the bitch the chance for an ambush.
Shook my head at the guy in front of me at the gas station who was upset that they didn't have long cut and was making the clerk go through all the cans to find some form of death he liked more than the next. Just 45 days ago I was him exactly. The control that crap had-sheesh. It seems like a lifetime ago and yet, seems like yesterday. I am never going to be that guy again. Freedom tastes too good. Quitting with all of you one damn day at a time.
Very nice update. This is so simple yet it works. Post roll. Keep your word. Repeat tomorrow.
Congrats on the new gig!
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Today is Day 45. I haven't had the chance to be on this site as much as I like to be. I still make sure to keep reading this KTC quitopedia on my phone when I am in line, or have a few minutes.
Never too busy to post roll though, that is like brushing teeth in the morning. One just does it. 100% and proud.Â
Drove up to Northern California this weekend with my wife. I got a good job offer up there, so we will be moving the family. The important part, is that I used to make that drive fairly often with a turd-lip. Not this time, or ever again. Had seeds at the ready and all mind-prepped to fight a crave battle that never came. I know that when I am prepared for battle, nic thinks twice about coming at me. I try not to give the bitch the chance for an ambush.
Shook my head at the guy in front of me at the gas station who was upset that they didn't have long cut and was making the clerk go through all the cans to find some form of death he liked more than the next. Just 45 days ago I was him exactly. The control that crap had-sheesh. It seems like a lifetime ago and yet, seems like yesterday. I am never going to be that guy again. Freedom tastes too good. Quitting with all of you one damn day at a time.
Very nice update. This is so simple yet it works. Post roll. Keep your word. Repeat tomorrow.
Congrats on the new gig!
Congrats! You are owning this QUIT! Knowledge is power
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I know that when I am prepared for battle, nic thinks twice about coming at me. I try not to give the bitch the chance for an ambush.
Well done! This is the key here. We have to keep our daily battle at the forefront of our minds. When we do this we cannot be blindsided! We all have the tools we need to succeed. We just have to use them and be on top of our game! You are doing it! Feels good huh?
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Today is Day 45. I haven't had the chance to be on this site as much as I like to be.  I still make sure to keep reading this KTC quitopedia on my phone when I am in line, or have a few minutes.
Never too busy to post roll though, that is like brushing teeth in the morning. One just does it. 100% and proud.Â
Drove up to Northern California this weekend with my wife. I got a good job offer up there, so we will be moving the family. The important part, is that I used to make that drive fairly often with a turd-lip. Not this time, or ever again. Had seeds at the ready and all mind-prepped to fight a crave battle that never came. I know that when I am prepared for battle, nic thinks twice about coming at me. I try not to give the bitch the chance for an ambush.
Shook my head at the guy in front of me at the gas station who was upset that they didn't have long cut and was making the clerk go through all the cans to find some form of death he liked more than the next. Just 45 days ago I was him exactly. The control that crap had-sheesh. It seems like a lifetime ago and yet, seems like yesterday. I am never going to be that guy again. Freedom tastes too good. Quitting with all of you one damn day at a time.
Very nice update. This is so simple yet it works. Post roll. Keep your word. Repeat tomorrow.
Congrats on the new gig!
Congrats! You are owning this QUIT! Knowledge is power
Congrat on the new job! You are right on with posting roll every morning... it is something we just do. Proud to be quit with a bad man like you!
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Today is Day 45. I haven't had the chance to be on this site as much as I like to be.  I still make sure to keep reading this KTC quitopedia on my phone when I am in line, or have a few minutes.
Never too busy to post roll though, that is like brushing teeth in the morning. One just does it. 100% and proud.Â
Drove up to Northern California this weekend with my wife. I got a good job offer up there, so we will be moving the family. The important part, is that I used to make that drive fairly often with a turd-lip. Not this time, or ever again. Had seeds at the ready and all mind-prepped to fight a crave battle that never came. I know that when I am prepared for battle, nic thinks twice about coming at me. I try not to give the bitch the chance for an ambush.
Shook my head at the guy in front of me at the gas station who was upset that they didn't have long cut and was making the clerk go through all the cans to find some form of death he liked more than the next. Just 45 days ago I was him exactly. The control that crap had-sheesh. It seems like a lifetime ago and yet, seems like yesterday. I am never going to be that guy again. Freedom tastes too good. Quitting with all of you one damn day at a time.
Very nice update. This is so simple yet it works. Post roll. Keep your word. Repeat tomorrow.
Congrats on the new gig!
Congrats! You are owning this QUIT! Knowledge is power
Congrat on the new job! You are right on with posting roll every morning... it is something we just do. Proud to be quit with a bad man like you!
Quit on brother! Great story and keep up the success.
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Today is Day 45. I haven't had the chance to be on this site as much as I like to be.  I still make sure to keep reading this KTC quitopedia on my phone when I am in line, or have a few minutes.
Never too busy to post roll though, that is like brushing teeth in the morning. One just does it. 100% and proud.Â
Drove up to Northern California this weekend with my wife. I got a good job offer up there, so we will be moving the family. The important part, is that I used to make that drive fairly often with a turd-lip. Not this time, or ever again. Had seeds at the ready and all mind-prepped to fight a crave battle that never came. I know that when I am prepared for battle, nic thinks twice about coming at me. I try not to give the bitch the chance for an ambush.
Shook my head at the guy in front of me at the gas station who was upset that they didn't have long cut and was making the clerk go through all the cans to find some form of death he liked more than the next. Just 45 days ago I was him exactly. The control that crap had-sheesh. It seems like a lifetime ago and yet, seems like yesterday. I am never going to be that guy again. Freedom tastes too good. Quitting with all of you one damn day at a time.
Very nice update. This is so simple yet it works. Post roll. Keep your word. Repeat tomorrow.
Congrats on the new gig!
Congrats! You are owning this QUIT! Knowledge is power
Congrat on the new job! You are right on with posting roll every morning... it is something we just do. Proud to be quit with a bad man like you!
Quit on brother! Great story and keep up the success.
Keep that gaurd up Slim and the nic bitch won't dare mess with you!
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Today is Day 45. I haven't had the chance to be on this site as much as I like to be.  I still make sure to keep reading this KTC quitopedia on my phone when I am in line, or have a few minutes.
Never too busy to post roll though, that is like brushing teeth in the morning. One just does it. 100% and proud.Â
Drove up to Northern California this weekend with my wife. I got a good job offer up there, so we will be moving the family. The important part, is that I used to make that drive fairly often with a turd-lip. Not this time, or ever again. Had seeds at the ready and all mind-prepped to fight a crave battle that never came. I know that when I am prepared for battle, nic thinks twice about coming at me. I try not to give the bitch the chance for an ambush.
Shook my head at the guy in front of me at the gas station who was upset that they didn't have long cut and was making the clerk go through all the cans to find some form of death he liked more than the next. Just 45 days ago I was him exactly. The control that crap had-sheesh. It seems like a lifetime ago and yet, seems like yesterday. I am never going to be that guy again. Freedom tastes too good. Quitting with all of you one damn day at a time.
Very nice update. This is so simple yet it works. Post roll. Keep your word. Repeat tomorrow.
Congrats on the new gig!
Congrats! You are owning this QUIT! Knowledge is power
Congrat on the new job! You are right on with posting roll every morning... it is something we just do. Proud to be quit with a bad man like you!
Quit on brother! Great story and keep up the success.
Keep that gaurd up Slim and the nic bitch won't dare mess with you!
Nice job slim, way to be a quitter! Keep those +1's piling up....
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Not sure where to post this, so, I will just put it here on my intro. This is either going to be a pep-rally or bitch session... we will see how it plays out.
When I get on this site, and take a look at the new intros I often see a newbie who has just quit and made their first post. Some will have 10+ views without anyone popping up to say "Welcome" or "Glad to be quit with you"
It isn't that hard to do. You don't need to be a HOFer to offer some advice and welcome someone. I think newbies appreciate people who have quit numbers within their sight. I did. We were all a little unsure and alone when we started this journey. Remember how it felt when people actually responded to you? Let's pay this site back a little bit for what it has given us. If you are on here anyway, just post a response. It will help their quit, as well as your own. That much I know.
Rant over... continue with life... Stay quit
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Not sure where to post this, so, I will just put it here on my intro. This is either going to be a pep-rally or bitch session... we will see how it plays out.
When I get on this site, and take a look at the new intros I often see a newbie who has just quit and made their first post. Some will have 10+ views without anyone popping up to say "Welcome" or "Glad to be quit with you"
It isn't that hard to do. You don't need to be a HOFer to offer some advice and welcome someone. I think newbies appreciate people who have quit numbers within their sight. I did. We were all a little unsure and alone when we started this journey. Remember how it felt when people actually responded to you? Let's pay this site back a little bit for what it has given us. If you are on here anyway, just post a response. It will help their quit, as well as your own. That much I know.
Rant over... continue with life... Stay quit
I think that is a rightful bitch session. I really did appreciate anyone really posting on my intro and still it motivates my quit when I welcome a new member.
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Not sure where to post this, so, I will just put it here on my intro. This is either going to be a pep-rally or bitch session... we will see how it plays out.
When I get on this site, and take a look at the new intros I often see a newbie who has just quit and made their first post. Some will have 10+ views without anyone popping up to say "Welcome" or "Glad to be quit with you"
It isn't that hard to do. You don't need to be a HOFer to offer some advice and welcome someone. I think newbies appreciate people who have quit numbers within their sight. I did. We were all a little unsure and alone when we started this journey. Remember how it felt when people actually responded to you? Let's pay this site back a little bit for what it has given us. If you are on here anyway, just post a response. It will help their quit, as well as your own. That much I know.
Rant over... continue with life... Stay quit
Well said and kudos for having the gumption to point it out.
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Day 59 ramblings,
Moving to Northern California at the end of the month. Cleaning the garage and tossing stuff. Found an old humidor with a few cubans in it I had boxed up. Tossed them with the rest of the junk in that box. I thought, oh well, guess I can't smoke cigars ever again. Never did much anyway, but the important part, was that was all there was to it. No great crave, no dilemma, no sadness, just a realization.
I take that two ways.... first, I take it as a sign that my quit is strong.
Second, I take it as a sign that the nic-bitch is trying to lull me complacency, and to fight that I need to get on KTC and read and post. So, here I have been.
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Day 59 ramblings,
Moving to Northern California at the end of the month. Cleaning the garage and tossing stuff. Found an old humidor with a few cubans in it I had boxed up. Tossed them with the rest of the junk in that box. I thought, oh well, guess I can't smoke cigars ever again. Never did much anyway, but the important part, was that was all there was to it. No great crave, no dilemma, no sadness, just a realization.
I take that two ways.... first, I take it as a sign that my quit is strong.
Second, I take it as a sign that the nic-bitch is trying to lull me complacency, and to fight that I need to get on KTC and read and post. So, here I have been.
my humidor is now used to keep my broad heads and hunting licenses I would say it is now a cedar lined momento box.
Strong work keep up the quit
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Day 59 ramblings,
Moving to Northern California at the end of the month. Cleaning the garage and tossing stuff. Found an old humidor with a few cubans in it I had boxed up. Tossed them with the rest of the junk in that box. I thought, oh well, guess I can't smoke cigars ever again. Never did much anyway, but the important part, was that was all there was to it. No great crave, no dilemma, no sadness, just a realization.
I take that two ways.... first, I take it as a sign that my quit is strong.
 Second, I take it as a sign that the nic-bitch is trying to lull me complacency, and to fight that I need to get on KTC and read and post. So, here I have been.
my humidor is now used to keep my broad heads and hunting licenses I would say it is now a cedar lined momento box.
Strong work keep up the quit
I love how you call that "day 59 ramblings"... Awesome bro! Way to execute your quit plan. I love the fact that you know what has to be done and are not turning back. You wake in the morning... got to post roll. Just the way it is now. You find a box of cubans... oh well, can't smoke cigars anymore so I am dumping this now. Thoughts of complacency... go to KTC site and regain my focus. That is how you roll!
Slim... You are slaying this quit ODAAT I am really enjoying being quit with you brother!
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Where are you moving to in Nor Cal slim?
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Day 59 ramblings,
Moving to Northern California at the end of the month. Cleaning the garage and tossing stuff. Found an old humidor with a few cubans in it I had boxed up.  Tossed them with the rest of the junk in that box. I thought, oh well, guess I can't smoke cigars ever again.  Never did much anyway, but the important part, was that was all there was to it. No great crave, no dilemma, no sadness, just a realization.
I take that two ways.... first, I take it as a sign that my quit is strong.
 Second, I take it as a sign that the nic-bitch is trying to lull me complacency, and to fight that I need to get on KTC and read and post. So, here I have been.
my humidor is now used to keep my broad heads and hunting licenses I would say it is now a cedar lined momento box.
Strong work keep up the quit
I love how you call that "day 59 ramblings"... Awesome bro! Way to execute your quit plan. I love the fact that you know what has to be done and are not turning back. You wake in the morning... got to post roll. Just the way it is now. You find a box of cubans... oh well, can't smoke cigars anymore so I am dumping this now. Thoughts of complacency... go to KTC site and regain my focus. That is how you roll!
Slim... You are slaying this quit ODAAT I am really enjoying being quit with you brother!
You got some sharp assed quit tools Slim! By the book nic bitch beatdowns are now second nature for you, and then you get on the KTC website to do some quit push-ups! Well played sir.
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Where are you moving to in Nor Cal slim?
I will be working in San Francisco, and living in Walnut Creek. Are you up in that area?
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Quit twin,
Thanks for keepin me in line, days are adding up n seeing the positives of life without the poison more n more each day.
Stay quit
Ross.
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Day 86- So I am all moved up to the San Francisco bay area, and have started working at my new firm- so far, so good.
Two quit related items from yesterday- First, I was finally setting up my computer at home. I took a blow-dryer to the keyboard to clean it out... Holy crap!!. About a half a can of dried up nasty chew I had spilled on it over the years came flying out. I was starting to forget just how disgusting it was to have that crap everywhere.
Second, I took my son to the movies. I realized, it was one major trigger I hadn't run into in my quit yet. Back in the day (86 days actually) I would obsess over making sure I had a can and a soda cup before watching a movie. This time, as we were on our way out the door, I had to utter a few audible "Hell no, I aint dipping today"s to knock some sense into myself. Pulled out my phone to text Derk40, but felt on solid ground so I put it back. It was the first time in a while that I had what could be called a craving. I am kind of happy about it. It feels good to know that my nic-slaying sword is still sharp. Of course, I enjoyed the dip free movie (as much as one can enjoy Riddick) and the thoughts never came back.
Today I am quit with everyone who doesn't dip at the movies anymore.
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Awesome congrats on day 86!
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Day 86- So I am all moved up to the San Francisco bay area, and have started working at my new firm- so far, so good.
Two quit related items from yesterday- First, I was finally setting up my computer at home. I took a blow-dryer to the keyboard to clean it out... Holy crap!!. About a half a can of dried up nasty chew I had spilled on it over the years came flying out. I was starting to forget just how disgusting it was to have that crap everywhere.
Second, I took my son to the movies. I realized, it was one major trigger I hadn't run into in my quit yet. Back in the day (86 days actually) I would obsess over making sure I had a can and a soda cup before watching a movie. This time, as we were on our way out the door, I had to utter a few audible "Hell no, I aint dipping today"s to knock some sense into myself. Pulled out my phone to text Derk40, but felt on solid ground so I put it back. It was the first time in a while that I had what could be called a craving. I am kind of happy about it. It feels good to know that my nic-slaying sword is still sharp. Of course, I enjoyed the dip free movie (as much as one can enjoy Riddick) and the thoughts never came back.
Today I am quit with everyone who doesn't dip at the movies anymore.
Way to knock down that crave Slim! Glad u were ready to reach out. That is how to do it. Some times picking up the phone and getting ready to text is enough to get your mind right. I'm here if you need me. QLF with you all day!
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Day 86- So I am all moved up to the San Francisco bay area, and have started working at my new firm- so far, so good.
Two quit related items from yesterday- First, I was finally setting up my computer at home. I took a blow-dryer to the keyboard to clean it out... Holy crap!!. About a half a can of dried up nasty chew I had spilled on it over the years came flying out. I was starting to forget just how disgusting it was to have that crap everywhere.
Second, I took my son to the movies. I realized, it was one major trigger I hadn't run into in my quit yet. Back in the day (86 days actually) I would obsess over making sure I had a can and a soda cup before watching a movie. This time, as we were on our way out the door, I had to utter a few audible "Hell no, I aint dipping today"s to knock some sense into myself. Pulled out my phone to text Derk40, but felt on solid ground so I put it back. It was the first time in a while that I had what could be called a craving. I am kind of happy about it. It feels good to know that my nic-slaying sword is still sharp. Of course, I enjoyed the dip free movie (as much as one can enjoy Riddick) and the thoughts never came back.
Today I am quit with everyone who doesn't dip at the movies anymore.
I remember the days of dippin at the movies. How dumb were we? Keep up the good work on your quit. The train is around the corner brother.
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Day 86-Â So I am all moved up to the San Francisco bay area, and have started working at my new firm- so far, so good.
Two quit related items from yesterday- First, I was finally setting up my computer at home. I took a blow-dryer to the keyboard to clean it out... Holy crap!!. About a half a can of dried up nasty chew I had spilled on it over the years came flying out. I was starting to forget just how disgusting it was to have that crap everywhere.
 Second, I took my son to the movies. I realized, it was one major trigger I hadn't run into in my quit yet. Back in the day (86 days actually) I would obsess over making sure I had a can and a soda cup before watching a movie. This time, as we were on our way out the door, I had to utter a few audible "Hell no, I aint dipping today"s to knock some sense into myself. Pulled out my phone to text Derk40, but felt on solid ground so I put it back. It was the first time in a while that I had what could be called a craving. I am kind of happy about it. It feels good to know that my nic-slaying sword is still sharp. Of course, I enjoyed the dip free movie (as much as one can enjoy Riddick) and the thoughts never came back.
Today I am quit with everyone who doesn't dip at the movies anymore.
I remember the days of dippin at the movies. How dumb were we? Keep up the good work on your quit. The train is around the corner brother.
Thanks KC, yeah, we were idiots to be sure, I seriously didn't used to think I could sit through a movie without chew. Never too old to get smarter.
Derk40... it makes all the difference just knowing you are there ready for battle if I really ever do come face to face with a craving I can't handle. Though, I am pretty sure the bitch ain't going to get me with a straight up craving. If she gets me its going to be some BS sneak attack, and I know it won't be today. FOR TODAY, I AM QUIT!!!
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Day 86-Â So I am all moved up to the San Francisco bay area, and have started working at my new firm- so far, so good.
Two quit related items from yesterday- First, I was finally setting up my computer at home. I took a blow-dryer to the keyboard to clean it out... Holy crap!!. About a half a can of dried up nasty chew I had spilled on it over the years came flying out. I was starting to forget just how disgusting it was to have that crap everywhere.
 Second, I took my son to the movies. I realized, it was one major trigger I hadn't run into in my quit yet. Back in the day (86 days actually) I would obsess over making sure I had a can and a soda cup before watching a movie. This time, as we were on our way out the door, I had to utter a few audible "Hell no, I aint dipping today"s to knock some sense into myself. Pulled out my phone to text Derk40, but felt on solid ground so I put it back.  It was the first time in a while that I had what could be called a craving. I am kind of happy about it. It feels good to know that my nic-slaying sword is still sharp. Of course, I enjoyed the dip free movie (as much as one can enjoy Riddick) and the thoughts never came back.
Today I am quit with everyone who doesn't dip at the movies anymore.
I remember the days of dippin at the movies. How dumb were we? Keep up the good work on your quit. The train is around the corner brother.
Thanks KC, yeah, we were idiots to be sure, I seriously didn't used to think I could sit through a movie without chew. Never too old to get smarter.
Derk40... it makes all the difference just knowing you are there ready for battle if I really ever do come face to face with a craving I can't handle. Though, I am pretty sure the bitch ain't going to get me with a straight up craving. If she gets me its going to be some BS sneak attack, and I know it won't be today. FOR TODAY, I AM QUIT!!!
Slim... you got me in your corner bro... That is for sure. I am proud to be quit with you today.
You said... "If she gets me..." The word "if" is not in our vocabulary brother. We posted roll today. We "shall" and "will" stay quit. By all means necessary today.
Also, there is no such thing as a "BS sneak attack" from the nic B. There will be craves, there will be dip dreams, you might drink too much, there will be times you get sideways in your quit may consider doing something stupid. But the nic B won't mysteriously toss a dip in our mouths. And there will not be a gang of dip thugs that hit you over the back of the head as you leave a c-store and force you at gunpoint to dip cave. This all comes down to personal choice.
Today... you I chose to be quit. Caving is not an option. I am quit with you today!!
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Day 86-Â So I am all moved up to the San Francisco bay area, and have started working at my new firm- so far, so good.
Two quit related items from yesterday- First, I was finally setting up my computer at home. I took a blow-dryer to the keyboard to clean it out... Holy crap!!. About a half a can of dried up nasty chew I had spilled on it over the years came flying out. I was starting to forget just how disgusting it was to have that crap everywhere.
 Second, I took my son to the movies. I realized, it was one major trigger I hadn't run into in my quit yet. Back in the day (86 days actually) I would obsess over making sure I had a can and a soda cup before watching a movie. This time, as we were on our way out the door, I had to utter a few audible "Hell no, I aint dipping today"s to knock some sense into myself. Pulled out my phone to text Derk40, but felt on solid ground so I put it back.  It was the first time in a while that I had what could be called a craving. I am kind of happy about it. It feels good to know that my nic-slaying sword is still sharp. Of course, I enjoyed the dip free movie (as much as one can enjoy Riddick) and the thoughts never came back.
Today I am quit with everyone who doesn't dip at the movies anymore.
I remember the days of dippin at the movies. How dumb were we? Keep up the good work on your quit. The train is around the corner brother.
Thanks KC, yeah, we were idiots to be sure, I seriously didn't used to think I could sit through a movie without chew. Never too old to get smarter.
Derk40... it makes all the difference just knowing you are there ready for battle if I really ever do come face to face with a craving I can't handle. Though, I am pretty sure the bitch ain't going to get me with a straight up craving. If she gets me its going to be some BS sneak attack, and I know it won't be today. FOR TODAY, I AM QUIT!!!
Slim... you got me in your corner bro... That is for sure. I am proud to be quit with you today.
You said... "If she gets me..." The word "if" is not in our vocabulary brother. We posted roll today. We "shall" and "will" stay quit. By all means necessary today.
Also, there is no such thing as a "BS sneak attack" from the nic B. There will be craves, there will be dip dreams, you might drink too much, there will be times you get sideways in your quit may consider doing something stupid. But the nic B won't mysteriously toss a dip in our mouths. And there will not be a gang of dip thugs that hit you over the back of the head as you leave a c-store and force you at gunpoint to dip cave. This all comes down to personal choice.
Today... you I chose to be quit. Caving is not an option. I am quit with you today!!
I agree with you Derk40, but the dip thugs have been on the news a lot lately, so watch out. javascript:emoticon(':ph43r:')
Just to clarify, whatI meant was that I have spent 88 days sharpening my quit stick. I can poke a nic-craving in the eye with it from 10 meters away. What I need to keep an eye out for is feeling like I have it beat, and relaxing away from the things that got me all the way here. We all need to stay vigilant.
As for the "if it gets me,it won't be today" I was just recognizing that we take this One day at a time, and today is not a day I can be got. I have given my word and I am quit for today.
The road to NAFAR is ODAAT.
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Did I read right this morning? If so, recognition is in order- for hitting the 2nd floor, 200 days quit! Thanks for paying it forward, influencing many quits in a positive and supportive way, including mine!
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Slim... congrats on 200 days my friend! Great milestone. You are doing it right... posting roll EDD giving back. Keep at it today. I am quit with you all day long!
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Slim... congrats on 200 days my friend! Great milestone. You are doing it right... posting roll EDD giving back. Keep at it today. I am quit with you all day long!
Congrats on 200 September Brother! Proud to be quit with you today!
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Slim... congrats on 200 days my friend! Great milestone. You are doing it right... posting roll EDD giving back. Keep at it today. I am quit with you all day long!
Congrats on 200 September Brother! Proud to be quit with you today!
Congrats bro. 2 Hundy is a BIG Deal.
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Slim you are a badass! Great job getting to one year. Enjoy your day brother!
'BanDog'
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Slim you are a badass! Great job getting to one year. Enjoy your day brother!
'BanDog'
Way to be Slim! Thanks for the help along the way too!
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Slim you are a badass! Great job getting to one year. Enjoy your day brother!
'BanDog'
Way to be Slim! Thanks for the help along the way too!
Well done brother! Enjoy this day. Proud to be quit with you all day long!
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Slim you are a badass! Great job getting to one year. Enjoy your day brother!
'BanDog'
Way to be Slim! Thanks for the help along the way too!
Well done brother! Enjoy this day. Proud to be quit with you all day long!
Congrats Slim. Keep slaying that nic bitch daily brother.
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Kick ass man! Congrats on your prosperity!
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Slim you are a badass! Great job getting to one year. Enjoy your day brother!
'BanDog'
Way to be Slim! Thanks for the help along the way too!
Well done brother! Enjoy this day. Proud to be quit with you all day long!
Congrats Slim. Keep slaying that nic bitch daily brother.
Thanks fellas, 1 year seems a lifetime ago. The plus-ones really add up. No way I would be one year free without KTC brotherhood. Newbies... hang on tight, get connected and accountable in here. Dri k the coolaid. This place works. Freedom feels great.