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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: baudy on June 06, 2012, 06:41:00 AM
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I have decided it is time to quit dipping. I started 18 years ago and have only tried once before to quit. I have been reading some posts and talking to people I know to get advice and I know it will be hard but it is time!
I through my last can away Monday night and am starting day 2 of my journey!
Any advice,comments or anything will be greatly appreciated!!
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Congrats on your decision to quit baudy!
These first days are intense, as you no doubt are finding out. Remember how tough they are and know that you never have to go through them again. You failed at your first quit attempt... I failed at hundreds of them...until I found this site. If you follow the program you will quit and remain that way for as long as you follow it:
1. Post Roll- This is your promise to all of us that you will not use nicotine just for TODAY. Today is the only day you can quit in.
2. Honor that promise
3. Repeat.
The days are going to get better real soon ~30yr Addict- 480 days quit.
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congrats on your decison. listen to the main man 30 year addict. he is wise. he knows what he is talking about.
post roll.
repeat.
rangy96. 26 year addict. 111 days quit. 111 days of FREEDOM
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My advice: listen to 30 rangy. Start getting #'s you will need personal help, make friends
Pm me, I'll be glad to share #'s if you want!
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Hi.. Welcome... I think we will be in the same quit group. I have only been dipping 3.5 years but its still tought to overcome. I am on day 3 and I have been through 2 packs of gum and a bag of seeds... my mouth hurts but it's so worth it!!
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The concept and process to quit is pretty simple.
I have seen some failed attempts here on KTC and there are two major reasons for a cave.
1st - Some quitters think that the program is too simple to take seriously. It is like they expect some multifaceted actions and requirements to be effective. Here you quit each and every day. Never think long term about your quit. You have to trick your addicted mind. Addicted minds will never buy into the concept of being quit for good. So you quit each day you wake and never worry about tomorrow's cravings or challenges. Only worry about being quit and fighting today!
Post Roll and promise that you never miss a day posting. Get to know your group and exchange numbers and texts. We all need to support and get support at times. So be involved with your quit and share victories and bare burdens with your group.
2nd - Some quitters fail because even though they feel the need to quit, they still glamorize and entertain tobacco. You will need to stay close to this site and get educated on what a crock of shit the tobacco industry is. You need to hate every fiber of that industry. Hate it so much that the thought of going back to that vice, the cravings that you feel will piss you off to where you can say, "Not today!" When cravings come, don't entertain them. Dismiss the nic bitch. If you can't - immediately text and call for backup. Don't make the battle worse by dancing with the devil. Punch the devil in the mouth and don't mince words. YOU HATE IT AND WANT NOTHING TO DO WITH IT!!!!
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Mthomas is wise....
Focus on one day. Today. Anyone can quit for a day. Especially since you promised a bunch of people going though the same shit that you would quit today. It might be tough and it might not be. It might even be easy. It's only one day after all.
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Thanks everyone for the positive support,today by far was the worst so far,I have almost reached my wits end, but by reading what I have so far I feel like just being here will be what I need.
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Thanks everyone for the positive support,today by far was the worst so far,I have almost reached my wits end, but by reading what I have so far I feel like just being here will be what I need.
Do you have numbers to call? You need to protect your quit now. No point in turning back, keep going and fight. The level of craves comes and goes. Sometime you might just need to text or talk through a crave.
If you want mine, pm me.
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mthomas speaks the truth...
also- brisk exercise is your friend. get out and walk, bike, lift weights... it will help... eat sunflower seeds, whatever it takes... you got this. No way is a weed stronger than you.
Holler if you need anything..
30
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Today starts day 3, I can do this! Spending the morning with my children then heading to work. It is going to be a good day,got my mint snuff,(which I need to get more of),and I have my water and gum.
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Today starts day 3, I can do this! Spending the morning with my children then heading to work. It is going to be a good day,got my mint snuff,(which I need to get more of),and I have my water and gum.
outstanding job on 3 days. After today the hardest part is over, chemical addiction. After today it's all a mind game and that's why you need to keep your focus. Keep up the good work.
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Day 6 doing great...no cravings as of yet and back to work making the Sunday premium!!
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Great work on 6 days quit! I am on day 15 and it feels fantastic.
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I'm lucky to have some badasses in my month!! (sept) hoping today is better than yesterday-day by day right! Didnt have many friends yesterday-snapping on fiancé, some friends- sure they know I was just raging and whatnot but it honestly drove me close if it weren't for some advice I've received from the vets, who knows?? I feel yesterday is my first real victory over this slut. Quit with you Sept!!
"I am going to hell, but I'll be back" - Mthomas
-Pat
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It started like major hell,but it is a victory to kick that bitch to the curb,was a total dick to my wife and every little thing threw me in an uproar,but that shit is over and I am looking forward to being and staying QLF 4 Life!!!
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Plus being in the September class is great,my birthday month and both of my daughter's birthday month!!!
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It started like major hell,but it is a victory to kick that bitch to the curb,was a total dick to my wife and every little thing threw me in an uproar,but that shit is over and I am looking forward to being and staying QLF 4 Life!!!
Don't be an ass! Your wife didn't put the dip in your mouth. Come here, get contacts rage at us!
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It started like major hell,but it is a victory to kick that bitch to the curb,was a total dick to my wife and every little thing threw me in an uproar,but that shit is over and I am looking forward to being and staying QLF 4 Life!!!
Don't be an ass! Your wife didn't put the dip in your mouth. Come here, get contacts rage at us!
She was to the point of almost going and buying me a can and I told her hell no, I started this quit and I am going to see it through!! All is alot better now.
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Day 7 is going good,except for the fucking morons I work with. I am not going to let those bastards get to me. NO CAVING I AM QLF!!
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Alright it is day 12 and it feels like my guts are going to explode! I don't know what the hell is causing it, and I am almost tempted to go to the ER. Anyone else experienced this if so how long does it last and what can I do to counteract it??
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Alright it is day 12 and it feels like my guts are going to explode! I don't know what the hell is causing it, and I am almost tempted to go to the ER. Anyone else experienced this if so how long does it last and what can I do to counteract it??
Baudy,
If you are hurting that bad maybe a trip to doctor would help. I know it took about a month to get my stomach right when I was there.
Buddy mac
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What did you do to help it?
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What did you do to help it?
I assume you are talking about being backed up. I used to go number two at night right after a dip. That all stopped. I ate like a horse and would poop about every three to four days. It sucked. I became more regular at 30 days. 60 days was more normal. Now in my 90's, it like I have a tee time in the mornings.
It gets better but it takes time. I gained 20 lbs and now lost 10 but my weight is going down.
Don't sweat it. I was there, hated it but glad I stayed quit.
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Why is it that when you quit it feels like the world has turned upside down? It seems since my quit that every little thing has made my fuse alot shorter than what it was. I have tried not to let it happen at home,but damn I have exploded many times at work.
Any help or advice would greatly help.
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Why is it that when you quit it feels like the world has turned upside down? It seems since my quit that every little thing has made my fuse alot shorter than what it was. I have tried not to let it happen at home,but damn I have exploded many times at work.
Any help or advice would greatly help.
Your body is throwing a damn tantrum because you are withholding what it wants. Your body WILL adjust. Day 15 will be better than 5, 35 better than 15, etc.
Anxiety tied me up in knots for a while. It physically screwed with my body. I finally figured out that anxiety (to me) was nothing much more than my mind trying frantically to think of a way to justify one more dip, to figure out how to pack a huge fatty and still not breach my 'contract' with you all. One day I sort of came to the conclusion that until the end of the day (and my current promise), there simply IS NO OPTION TO DIP. IT JUST WILL NOT HAPPEN. I am not gonna break my promise, so any cave just won't happen today. We'll discuss tomorrow, tomorrow. But, the simple fact is that NO MATTER WHAT HOOPS MY MIND IS JUMPING THROUGH, I'm "stuck" today with no way to dip. Basically, I mentally surrendered to the fact that there will be no nicotine today, so I might as well focus on what something else, anything else. Surrender to the facts: you made a promise. There is no way out of that promise today other than to render you word worthless.
Oh yea, I also logged on to KTC and nic-raged. A lot. That helped.
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Why is it that when you quit it feels like the world has turned upside down? It seems since my quit that every little thing has made my fuse alot shorter than what it was. I have tried not to let it happen at home,but damn I have exploded many times at work.
Any help or advice would greatly help.
Your body is throwing a damn tantrum because you are withholding what it wants. Your body WILL adjust. Day 15 will be better than 5, 35 better than 15, etc.
Anxiety tied me up in knots for a while. It physically screwed with my body. I finally figured out that anxiety (to me) was nothing much more than my mind trying frantically to think of a way to justify one more dip, to figure out how to pack a huge fatty and still not breach my 'contract' with you all. One day I sort of came to the conclusion that until the end of the day (and my current promise), there simply IS NO OPTION TO DIP. IT JUST WILL NOT HAPPEN. I am not gonna break my promise, so any cave just won't happen today. We'll discuss tomorrow, tomorrow. But, the simple fact is that NO MATTER WHAT HOOPS MY MIND IS JUMPING THROUGH, I'm "stuck" today with no way to dip. Basically, I mentally surrendered to the fact that there will be no nicotine today, so I might as well focus on what something else, anything else. Surrender to the facts: you made a promise. There is no way out of that promise today other than to render you word worthless.
Oh yea, I also logged on to KTC and nic-raged. A lot. That helped.
Hats off Zam. Way to bring the quit brother.
Good shit there. Baudy suck on teat of knowledge. Accept the path and fight. You are no longer a slave.
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Why is it that when you quit it feels like the world has turned upside down? It seems since my quit that every little thing has made my fuse alot shorter than what it was. I have tried not to let it happen at home,but damn I have exploded many times at work.
Any help or advice would greatly help.
Your body is throwing a damn tantrum because you are withholding what it wants. Your body WILL adjust. Day 15 will be better than 5, 35 better than 15, etc.
Anxiety tied me up in knots for a while. It physically screwed with my body. I finally figured out that anxiety (to me) was nothing much more than my mind trying frantically to think of a way to justify one more dip, to figure out how to pack a huge fatty and still not breach my 'contract' with you all. One day I sort of came to the conclusion that until the end of the day (and my current promise), there simply IS NO OPTION TO DIP. IT JUST WILL NOT HAPPEN. I am not gonna break my promise, so any cave just won't happen today. We'll discuss tomorrow, tomorrow. But, the simple fact is that NO MATTER WHAT HOOPS MY MIND IS JUMPING THROUGH, I'm "stuck" today with no way to dip. Basically, I mentally surrendered to the fact that there will be no nicotine today, so I might as well focus on what something else, anything else. Surrender to the facts: you made a promise. There is no way out of that promise today other than to render you word worthless.
Oh yea, I also logged on to KTC and nic-raged. A lot. That helped.
Hats off Zam. Way to bring the quit brother.
Good shit there. Baudy suck on teat of knowledge. Accept the path and fight. You are no longer a slave.
Thanks for the advice zam, just let me tell you about where I work and the people I work with...I have a government job with Dept. of Army,very hard to get fired,(sexual harassment,theft,drugs and fighting), thats about the only ways, now on to the people. The head boss,never worked any other job in his life, 37 years and hasn't a clue about the private sector, plus no military experience and has hired 2 family members and one of his buddies' son.
His #2 man same way, only he worked a little construction and is a big hypocrite about everything,(one of the bosses family members too).
There are a total of 19 people that work here and of those 19 only 7 of us have military exp. and know how it should work.
I just get so pissed about the lack of motivation to do good and when you try to go above and beyond you hear, "Good Job, but..insert random dumbass comment"
so there is just no motivation to do anything other than the basic to get by, and after being quit for 39 days, I have been nic craving big time today, but I have my Smokey Mountain to help and chewing gum.
And one more thing to pile onto the stress, my wife and I are in the process of building a new house!
Thanks for listening to my rant,all comments appreciated!
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Why is it that when you quit it feels like the world has turned upside down? It seems since my quit that every little thing has made my fuse alot shorter than what it was. I have tried not to let it happen at home,but damn I have exploded many times at work.
Any help or advice would greatly help.
Your body is throwing a damn tantrum because you are withholding what it wants. Your body WILL adjust. Day 15 will be better than 5, 35 better than 15, etc.
Anxiety tied me up in knots for a while. It physically screwed with my body. I finally figured out that anxiety (to me) was nothing much more than my mind trying frantically to think of a way to justify one more dip, to figure out how to pack a huge fatty and still not breach my 'contract' with you all. One day I sort of came to the conclusion that until the end of the day (and my current promise), there simply IS NO OPTION TO DIP. IT JUST WILL NOT HAPPEN. I am not gonna break my promise, so any cave just won't happen today. We'll discuss tomorrow, tomorrow. But, the simple fact is that NO MATTER WHAT HOOPS MY MIND IS JUMPING THROUGH, I'm "stuck" today with no way to dip. Basically, I mentally surrendered to the fact that there will be no nicotine today, so I might as well focus on what something else, anything else. Surrender to the facts: you made a promise. There is no way out of that promise today other than to render you word worthless.
Oh yea, I also logged on to KTC and nic-raged. A lot. That helped.
Hats off Zam. Way to bring the quit brother.
Good shit there. Baudy suck on teat of knowledge. Accept the path and fight. You are no longer a slave.
Thanks for the advice zam, just let me tell you about where I work and the people I work with...I have a government job with Dept. of Army,very hard to get fired,(sexual harassment,theft,drugs and fighting), thats about the only ways, now on to the people. The head boss,never worked any other job in his life, 37 years and hasn't a clue about the private sector, plus no military experience and has hired 2 family members and one of his buddies' son.
His #2 man same way, only he worked a little construction and is a big hypocrite about everything,(one of the bosses family members too).
There are a total of 19 people that work here and of those 19 only 7 of us have military exp. and know how it should work.
I just get so pissed about the lack of motivation to do good and when you try to go above and beyond you hear, "Good Job, but..insert random dumbass comment"
so there is just no motivation to do anything other than the basic to get by, and after being quit for 39 days, I have been nic craving big time today, but I have my Smokey Mountain to help and chewing gum.
And one more thing to pile onto the stress, my wife and I are in the process of building a new house!
Thanks for listening to my rant,all comments appreciated!
That rant wasn't too bad...punctuation and no cuss words...pretty tame really. My advice would be to focus on the positive. WE'RE QUIT TODAY!!! And that means this is one helluva great day...a-hole co-workers notwithstanding.
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Why is it that when you quit it feels like the world has turned upside down? It seems since my quit that every little thing has made my fuse alot shorter than what it was. I have tried not to let it happen at home,but damn I have exploded many times at work.
Any help or advice would greatly help.
Your body is throwing a damn tantrum because you are withholding what it wants. Your body WILL adjust. Day 15 will be better than 5, 35 better than 15, etc.
Anxiety tied me up in knots for a while. It physically screwed with my body. I finally figured out that anxiety (to me) was nothing much more than my mind trying frantically to think of a way to justify one more dip, to figure out how to pack a huge fatty and still not breach my 'contract' with you all. One day I sort of came to the conclusion that until the end of the day (and my current promise), there simply IS NO OPTION TO DIP. IT JUST WILL NOT HAPPEN. I am not gonna break my promise, so any cave just won't happen today. We'll discuss tomorrow, tomorrow. But, the simple fact is that NO MATTER WHAT HOOPS MY MIND IS JUMPING THROUGH, I'm "stuck" today with no way to dip. Basically, I mentally surrendered to the fact that there will be no nicotine today, so I might as well focus on what something else, anything else. Surrender to the facts: you made a promise. There is no way out of that promise today other than to render you word worthless.
Oh yea, I also logged on to KTC and nic-raged. A lot. That helped.
Hats off Zam. Way to bring the quit brother.
Good shit there. Baudy suck on teat of knowledge. Accept the path and fight. You are no longer a slave.
Thanks for the advice zam, just let me tell you about where I work and the people I work with...I have a government job with Dept. of Army,very hard to get fired,(sexual harassment,theft,drugs and fighting), thats about the only ways, now on to the people. The head boss,never worked any other job in his life, 37 years and hasn't a clue about the private sector, plus no military experience and has hired 2 family members and one of his buddies' son.
His #2 man same way, only he worked a little construction and is a big hypocrite about everything,(one of the bosses family members too).
There are a total of 19 people that work here and of those 19 only 7 of us have military exp. and know how it should work.
I just get so pissed about the lack of motivation to do good and when you try to go above and beyond you hear, "Good Job, but..insert random dumbass comment"
so there is just no motivation to do anything other than the basic to get by, and after being quit for 39 days, I have been nic craving big time today, but I have my Smokey Mountain to help and chewing gum.
And one more thing to pile onto the stress, my wife and I are in the process of building a new house!
Thanks for listening to my rant,all comments appreciated!
That rant wasn't too bad...punctuation and no cuss words...pretty tame really. My advice would be to focus on the positive. WE'RE QUIT TODAY!!! And that means this is one helluva great day...a-hole co-workers notwithstanding.
Best part about the job is I work shift and don't have to see the fuckers all the time!! (and the pay ain't bad either!!)