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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: Dagranger on October 29, 2018, 06:18:34 PM
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Hey everyone, my name is Andy Granger and I haven’t posted in a while, certainly not since we changed formats.
I wanted to share a little story that may help to highlight quitting. I was lucky enough to go to a playoff baseball game this year, and I invited an old high school friend of mine. We grew up outside of Milwaukee and although I live on the east coast now I have remained a fan of all the Wisconsin teams. As anyone who follows Wisconsin sports knows, the Brewers have been a franchise without much success, so being in the playoffs is a really big deal.
My buddy and I both found tobacco early in life. Me dipping, and he smoking and dipping. Anyway now that you can only smoke in designated areas of the ballpark he had to excuse himself 4 times, from a game of giant importance to feed his habit. In between he explained to me that his wife is really pissed at him because she has caught him smoking or dipping a lot and that she equates his lack of truthfulness about his habit as a sign that he isn’t truthful about other things. He then tells me that he once quit for 5 years (which I know is a lie) and that what his wife doesn’t understand is really likes to smoke.
This was me 5-1/2 years ago. Sneaking around, lying to my wife’s face, missing life because I was so obsessed with feeding my habit, and convincing myself that the reason I am dipping isn’t because it’s hard to quit (I think in my first intro years ago I said I had quit for 3 years...total lie, I’m sure it was more like 2 months) but more because I “liked” dipping. Needless to say I told my buddy to cut the shit, and be truthful with himself. In all honesty I doubt the message got through.
So I am sending the same message to anyone here ready to listen. The key to quitting, is first and foremost an absolute belief that you no longer want to live the way you are now. Once you have come to that realization, you have to know and accept that quitting is hard fucking work. It involves struggling every day for years and years. And to accomplish that lifestyle you need to figure out that all things your mind comes up with to try to talk you into caving is all bullshit...all of it. There is absolutely no reason to dip. None.
When you have the drive to be a different person, and realize it will take a lot of work, and that there is no excuse to feed your habit again, then you are getting somewhere. In the case of my buddy, it went in one ear and out the other. If your new to quitting and just reading this...don’t let it do the same.
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This is what winning feels like. A lot of the new people on this site are fighting, struggling, just trying to get through the day. Andy (Dagranger) was like that at the beginning too... we all were. When you hear people say "it gets better", well, it really does. It gets so much better than it almost can't be explained. The fight is so worth it.
Thanks for sharing this, Andy. You are da man.
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Hey everyone I'm here on my 2nd day of my quit after 26 years of addiction minus three years of what I thought was a quit until I stupidly thought I wasn't addicted anymore and had a dip...adding another 9 years to my addiction. I lived a life of denial since being married 12 years ago. My wife thought I wasn't chewing or if I was I was only doing it occasionally when i hung out with my buddies. Meanwhile a tin a day, hidden and planned around my wife who I love. Fuck I hate myself for that. Doing something that brings me absolutely no pleasure, and lying to my wife the whole time. Every nine months or so getting busted and then repenting and apologizing to my wife. FUCK!!!! I feel like a heroin addict lying and sneaking...all to put a plant in my mouth! Unbelieveable. SO I'm here to join the rest of you angry humps and attack this head on. Things I will learn to do without dipping
Shitting
Driving
Golfing
Coaching
Resting after a meal
Jerking Off (Don't lie dip addicts you know you did this)
Drinking Beers
Hanging out with people who are dipping (God I'm not ready for that yet!)
At 36 hours this is the 3rd longest i have ever lived with a quit!
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Hey everyone I'm here on my 2nd day of my quit after 26 years of addiction minus three years of what I thought was a quit until I stupidly thought I wasn't addicted anymore and had a dip...adding another 9 years to my addiction. I lived a life of denial since being married 12 years ago. My wife thought I wasn't chewing or if I was I was only doing it occasionally when i hung out with my buddies. Meanwhile a tin a day, hidden and planned around my wife who I love. Fuck I hate myself for that. Doing something that brings me absolutely no pleasure, and lying to my wife the whole time. Every nine months or so getting busted and then repenting and apologizing to my wife. FUCK!!!! I feel like a heroin addict lying and sneaking...all to put a plant in my mouth! Unbelieveable. SO I'm here to join the rest of you angry humps and attack this head on. Things I will learn to do without dipping
Shitting
Driving
Golfing
Coaching
Resting after a meal
Jerking Off (Don't lie dip addicts you know you did this)
Drinking Beers
Hanging out with people who are dipping (God I'm not ready for that yet!)
At 36 hours this is the 3rd longest i have ever lived with a quit!
Enjoy life without dipping, instead of learning to do shit without dipping. Dipping is just chaining you down and making you it's little bitch. Stand up, break the chains and take back your life. Or take the easy out, dip your short pathetic addicted life away. Your choice
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Hey everyone I'm here on my 2nd day of my quit after 26 years of addiction minus three years of what I thought was a quit until I stupidly thought I wasn't addicted anymore and had a dip...adding another 9 years to my addiction. I lived a life of denial since being married 12 years ago. My wife thought I wasn't chewing or if I was I was only doing it occasionally when i hung out with my buddies. Meanwhile a tin a day, hidden and planned around my wife who I love. Fuck I hate myself for that. Doing something that brings me absolutely no pleasure, and lying to my wife the whole time. Every nine months or so getting busted and then repenting and apologizing to my wife. FUCK!!!! I feel like a heroin addict lying and sneaking...all to put a plant in my mouth! Unbelieveable. SO I'm here to join the rest of you angry humps and attack this head on. Things I will learn to do without dipping
Shitting
Driving
Golfing
Coaching
Resting after a meal
Jerking Off (Don't lie dip addicts you know you did this)
Drinking Beers
Hanging out with people who are dipping (God I'm not ready for that yet!)
At 36 hours this is the 3rd longest i have ever lived with a quit!
You are heading in the right direction and congrats on your decision. The rules are simple:
Post roll first thing every day
Keep your promise not to use Nic in any form all day
Wake up and do it again the next day
I will also add that you should stay close to the site and get in chat, read everything you can on the site. Scary or not, it may save your life. Make a few friends and get phone numbers. If you are freaking out, send a mass text and your phone will soon be blowing up. Text just to see how your fellow quitters are doing. Again, make a few friends.
Quit for youself first. Make your quit the most important part of your life until you're ready to start bringing other aspects of it back in. That doesn't mean you can't coach, hangout or do the things you love. Just understand what will trigger you the most and expose yourself to them with caution.
Check you PM for a note. Proud to be quit with you today!
DiplessinJax
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Welcome to KTC, Dag. Well,you sound exactly like everyone else here, and that is a good thing my friend! We have all done it. We have all been through it. We will help you be a bad ass quitter too!!!
1st. Hit the welcome center, Pink link up by the banner.
2. post roll in October, this will be your lifeline group. This will be the group you become accountable too.
3. water, hydrate the crap out of yourself, get your tools ready, seeds, gum, cand or fake chew whatever you need to keep your mind occupied.
This wont be easy, but our system is, make a promise every day, keep that promise, and do it again tomorrow. Get involved, the deeper you get the more quit resolve you will have. Welcome, to your QUIT.
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Hi Dag,
Welcome. It's not a fun start but it pays off. I am on day 5 so we will be in October together. I wish I could say more and offer some war speech but I am in super fog right now and hating (yet embracing) every moment of it.
If there is one thing I can say.... start posting roll (find and read the why we do it section, it's a good read), keep your word, and STAY quit. Don't quit, cave, and come back like I did. It's worse the second time around.
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GRIND. Hour by hour, minute by minute if need be. I was you to a tee.
Your brain probably has D. I. P. stamped on it. You need to keep it occupied.
READ as much as you can on this site. And I mean EVERYTHING. It will not only kkeep your mind busy but some of this shit is very motivating.
You're here, it sucks...might as well just do it once and do it right .
You got this shiznit.
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Enjoy taking your life back and living an honest life with your wife. I was guilty of the same bullshit and the past 28 days of having an honest marriage have been wonderful. I quit with you today
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GREAT CHOICE DAGRANGER!!! I thought I might share a few things I now do without dip...
1) kill homeless people
2) perform hit 'n run traffic accidents
3) start wild fires in the...
WAIT A MINUTE!!! Nevermind, forget it....I no longer do that that stuff...uh, I mean...I never did that stuff...I mean...well, you know...
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GREAT CHOICE DAGRANGER!!! I thought I might share a few things I now do without dip...
1) kill homeless people
2) perform hit 'n run traffic accidents
3) start wild fires in the...
WAIT A MINUTE!!! Nevermind, forget it....I no longer do that that stuff...uh, I mean...I never did that stuff...I mean...well, you know...
'crackup'
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Hey man saw you are having trouble getting roll posted and you didn't make it on the list today but i did see where you tried. I sent you a pm let me know if you want me to walk you thru it, it kicked my ass for a few times as well. By the way welcome to the brotherhood! I quit with you!
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Hey man saw you are having trouble getting roll posted and you didn't make it on the list today but i did see where you tried. I sent you a pm let me know if you want me to walk you thru it, it kicked my ass for a few times as well. By the way welcome to the brotherhood! I quit with you!
I appreciate the message and offer. I think I figured it out this morning. Just the combination of nicotine withdrawal fog, old school website design, and me using an iPad has me befuddled. Still quitting strong. And by the way I'm amazed at the effort you longer term quitters give this site and new quitters in general. Totally selfless and full of class. Thanks. Well classy except for Bean joking about committing hit and runs. Everything else full of class
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Hey man saw you are having trouble getting roll posted and you didn't make it on the list today but i did see where you tried. I sent you a pm let me know if you want me to walk you thru it, it kicked my ass for a few times as well. By the way welcome to the brotherhood! I quit with you!
I appreciate the message and offer. I think I figured it out this morning. Just the combination of nicotine withdrawal fog, old school website design, and me using an iPad has me befuddled. Still quitting strong. And by the way I'm amazed at the effort you longer term quitters give this site and new quitters in general. Totally selfless and full of class. Thanks. Well classy except for Bean joking about committing hit and runs. Everything else full of class
That is what this place is all about! 252 days into my quit and I am fully aware of a few things that YOU will have to figure out. 1. You are an Addict. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but its the truth. 2. This site and the quitters on it saved my life and they will save yours. You have to call a fellow quitter before you even think about caving! If you can come up with a good reason to have that chew and you can convince that fellow quitter....then chew on my friend. But what you find out is that trying to rationalize your addiction to another Quitter/Addict will be impossible. 3. Post roll every morning and Keep your word. That is all we have on here is our Word and Honor.
One Day at A Time my friend!!
Reach out if you need anything!!
J
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GRIND. Hour by hour, minute by minute if need be. I was you to a tee.
Your brain probably has D. I. P. stamped on it. You need to keep it occupied.
READ as much as you can on this site. And I mean EVERYTHING. It will not only kkeep your mind busy but some of this shit is very motivating.
You're here, it sucks...might as well just do it once and do it right .
You got this shiznit.
Hey jerk-off, Diesel has it right, listen to him and others. A lot of us were stupid ninja dippers hiding and lying to those we love the most. Coming clean and laying all my lies out to my wife was where so much of my freedom came from.
Our brains may be stamped D.I.P or R.I.P. but I'm imprinting mine everyday with Q.U.I.T. (Quit under intense temptation) 'Roam'. I challenge you to do the same. You can do that while jerkin' off too, I would think.
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Day 20 of my quit and I thought I would add some thoughts on the journey.
First, this quit seems so much different than my past weak assed attempts, and KTC is responsible for a lot of that. (more on that later) Unlike past times my mind is not trying to play stupid tricks on me. Like, "You should have a dip now and then quit again tomorrow" Or "you are gaining weight, why don't you dip to get your weight down than quit again" etc. In the past my mind used to come up with all sorts of nonsense to why I should buy a tin of Kodiak. This time....not once. It's as if my subconscience knows how committed I am and isn't trying to play games. I still have craves, but they don't come with my mind making up fake justifications for dipping again.
Second reading stories about other people quitting has been a huge motivator for me. It seems like all of us have the same basic background...started dipping in highschool (usually due to peer pressure or sports) Dipped for years...tried multiple times to unsuccessfully quit. Either got health scares, or got sick of hiding and being caught dipping by a family member. Came to this site because we couldn't figure out a way to quit. Then started kicking ass quitting.
All the reasons for starting, the problems quiting, and the symptoms experienced when quiting has made me realize this is not a process unique to me, and if you guys can quit, I can as well.
What I love most about this sight is the anger. I have never really unleashed my anger at my addiction until I came to KTC. Up until 20 days ago I mainly just felt sorry for myself (what can I do I'm addicted)...or worse yet nothing at all. I don't want to chew tobacco, and yet something else is making me. Imagine that happening in any other facet of your life. Being forced to do anything that is harmful to you and hurtful or threatening to your family! Would that piss you off? You're God damned right it would, and that is exactly what nicotine is... harmful to you combined with lying to your loved ones and threathening your family should the dip bring about health troubles or death. So get angry boys! and stay angry! its helped me focus like nothing else has.
I thought my hardest moments would be to see other people dipping in front of me....Totally wrong. For some reason that hasn't been a problem at all. What I have a hard time with is breaking my dip habits...mainly after meals, on drives, and first thing in the morning. Each of which is when I have learned to "embrace the suck!" I have taken a perverse liking to taking on my hardest and most trying moments and winning that battle...so even though I am chewing gum and early on chewing mint pouches, I am trying more and more to just deal with these cravings head on...Not using anything...embracing the suck and getting after it. FYI when I first read that phrase (embrace the suck) I thought it sounded stupid. Now I am living by that motto.
I have read some guys talk about feeling more healthy. That hasn't really happened to me. I never had mouth aches or sores while dipping and therefore quitting hasn't made my mouth feel better. Also its not like I am more energetic or active, if anything I am more tired. (what about you long time quitters? Do you feel healthier? and how?) To me it seems that is the one advantage smokers have when quitting over us...the longer they quit the healthier they feel. Anyway just a few thoughts on my journey...Would love to hear yours.
-Granger
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Day 20 of my quit and I thought I would add some thoughts on the journey.
First, this quit seems so much different than my past weak assed attempts, and KTC is responsible for a lot of that. (more on that later) Unlike past times my mind is not trying to play stupid tricks on me. Like, "You should have a dip now and then quit again tomorrow" Or "you are gaining weight, why don't you dip to get your weight down than quit again" etc. In the past my mind used to come up with all sorts of nonsense to why I should buy a tin of Kodiak. This time....not once. It's as if my subconscience knows how committed I am and isn't trying to play games. I still have craves, but they don't come with my mind making up fake justifications for dipping again.
Second reading stories about other people quitting has been a huge motivator for me. It seems like all of us have the same basic background...started dipping in highschool (usually due to peer pressure or sports) Dipped for years...tried multiple times to unsuccessfully quit. Either got health scares, or got sick of hiding and being caught dipping by a family member. Came to this site because we couldn't figure out a way to quit. Then started kicking ass quitting.
All the reasons for starting, the problems quiting, and the symptoms experienced when quiting has made me realize this is not a process unique to me, and if you guys can quit, I can as well.
What I love most about this sight is the anger. I have never really unleashed my anger at my addiction until I came to KTC. Up until 20 days ago I mainly just felt sorry for myself (what can I do I'm addicted)...or worse yet nothing at all. I don't want to chew tobacco, and yet something else is making me. Imagine that happening in any other facet of your life. Being forced to do anything that is harmful to you and hurtful or threatening to your family! Would that piss you off? You're God damned right it would, and that is exactly what nicotine is... harmful to you combined with lying to your loved ones and threathening your family should the dip bring about health troubles or death. So get angry boys! and stay angry! its helped me focus like nothing else has.
I thought my hardest moments would be to see other people dipping in front of me....Totally wrong. For some reason that hasn't been a problem at all. What I have a hard time with is breaking my dip habits...mainly after meals, on drives, and first thing in the morning. Each of which is when I have learned to "embrace the suck!" I have taken a perverse liking to taking on my hardest and most trying moments and winning that battle...so even though I am chewing gum and early on chewing mint pouches, I am trying more and more to just deal with these cravings head on...Not using anything...embracing the suck and getting after it. FYI when I first read that phrase (embrace the suck) I thought it sounded stupid. Now I am living by that motto.
I have read some guys talk about feeling more healthy. That hasn't really happened to me. I never had mouth aches or sores while dipping and therefore quitting hasn't made my mouth feel better. Also its not like I am more energetic or active, if anything I am more tired. (what about you long time quitters? Do you feel healthier? and how?) To me it seems that is the one advantage smokers have when quitting over us...the longer they quit the healthier they feel. Anyway just a few thoughts on my journey...Would love to hear yours.
-Granger
I love the attitude!
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Day 20 of my quit and I thought I would add some thoughts on the journey.
First, this quit seems so much different than my past weak assed attempts, and KTC is responsible for a lot of that. (more on that later) Unlike past times my mind is not trying to play stupid tricks on me. Like, "You should have a dip now and then quit again tomorrow" Or "you are gaining weight, why don't you dip to get your weight down than quit again" etc. In the past my mind used to come up with all sorts of nonsense to why I should buy a tin of Kodiak. This time....not once. It's as if my subconscience knows how committed I am and isn't trying to play games. I still have craves, but they don't come with my mind making up fake justifications for dipping again.
Second reading stories about other people quitting has been a huge motivator for me. It seems like all of us have the same basic background...started dipping in highschool (usually due to peer pressure or sports) Dipped for years...tried multiple times to unsuccessfully quit. Either got health scares, or got sick of hiding and being caught dipping by a family member. Came to this site because we couldn't figure out a way to quit. Then started kicking ass quitting.
All the reasons for starting, the problems quiting, and the symptoms experienced when quiting has made me realize this is not a process unique to me, and if you guys can quit, I can as well.
What I love most about this sight is the anger. I have never really unleashed my anger at my addiction until I came to KTC. Up until 20 days ago I mainly just felt sorry for myself (what can I do I'm addicted)...or worse yet nothing at all. I don't want to chew tobacco, and yet something else is making me. Imagine that happening in any other facet of your life. Being forced to do anything that is harmful to you and hurtful or threatening to your family! Would that piss you off? You're God damned right it would, and that is exactly what nicotine is... harmful to you combined with lying to your loved ones and threathening your family should the dip bring about health troubles or death. So get angry boys! and stay angry! its helped me focus like nothing else has.
I thought my hardest moments would be to see other people dipping in front of me....Totally wrong. For some reason that hasn't been a problem at all. What I have a hard time with is breaking my dip habits...mainly after meals, on drives, and first thing in the morning. Each of which is when I have learned to "embrace the suck!" I have taken a perverse liking to taking on my hardest and most trying moments and winning that battle...so even though I am chewing gum and early on chewing mint pouches, I am trying more and more to just deal with these cravings head on...Not using anything...embracing the suck and getting after it. FYI when I first read that phrase (embrace the suck) I thought it sounded stupid. Now I am living by that motto.
I have read some guys talk about feeling more healthy. That hasn't really happened to me. I never had mouth aches or sores while dipping and therefore quitting hasn't made my mouth feel better. Also its not like I am more energetic or active, if anything I am more tired. (what about you long time quitters? Do you feel healthier? and how?) To me it seems that is the one advantage smokers have when quitting over us...the longer they quit the healthier they feel. Anyway just a few thoughts on my journey...Would love to hear yours.
-Granger
You are doing great but remember to keep it close- I am on day 46 and the past few days have been some of the most challenging- mentally- I have had the voice trying to justify it running in the back of my head lately and it really pisses me off but thankfully I have KTC so I knew that shit would be coming and if I need I have quit brothers to lean on.
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Day 20 of my quit and I thought I would add some thoughts on the journey.
First, this quit seems so much different than my past weak assed attempts, and KTC is responsible for a lot of that. (more on that later) Unlike past times my mind is not trying to play stupid tricks on me. Like, "You should have a dip now and then quit again tomorrow" Or "you are gaining weight, why don't you dip to get your weight down than quit again" etc. In the past my mind used to come up with all sorts of nonsense to why I should buy a tin of Kodiak. This time....not once. It's as if my subconscience knows how committed I am and isn't trying to play games. I still have craves, but they don't come with my mind making up fake justifications for dipping again.
Second reading stories about other people quitting has been a huge motivator for me. It seems like all of us have the same basic background...started dipping in highschool (usually due to peer pressure or sports) Dipped for years...tried multiple times to unsuccessfully quit. Either got health scares, or got sick of hiding and being caught dipping by a family member. Came to this site because we couldn't figure out a way to quit. Then started kicking ass quitting.
All the reasons for starting, the problems quiting, and the symptoms experienced when quiting has made me realize this is not a process unique to me, and if you guys can quit, I can as well.
What I love most about this sight is the anger. I have never really unleashed my anger at my addiction until I came to KTC. Up until 20 days ago I mainly just felt sorry for myself (what can I do I'm addicted)...or worse yet nothing at all. I don't want to chew tobacco, and yet something else is making me. Imagine that happening in any other facet of your life. Being forced to do anything that is harmful to you and hurtful or threatening to your family! Would that piss you off? You're God damned right it would, and that is exactly what nicotine is... harmful to you combined with lying to your loved ones and threathening your family should the dip bring about health troubles or death. So get angry boys! and stay angry! its helped me focus like nothing else has.
I thought my hardest moments would be to see other people dipping in front of me....Totally wrong. For some reason that hasn't been a problem at all. What I have a hard time with is breaking my dip habits...mainly after meals, on drives, and first thing in the morning. Each of which is when I have learned to "embrace the suck!" I have taken a perverse liking to taking on my hardest and most trying moments and winning that battle...so even though I am chewing gum and early on chewing mint pouches, I am trying more and more to just deal with these cravings head on...Not using anything...embracing the suck and getting after it. FYI when I first read that phrase (embrace the suck) I thought it sounded stupid. Now I am living by that motto.
I have read some guys talk about feeling more healthy. That hasn't really happened to me. I never had mouth aches or sores while dipping and therefore quitting hasn't made my mouth feel better. Also its not like I am more energetic or active, if anything I am more tired. (what about you long time quitters? Do you feel healthier? and how?) To me it seems that is the one advantage smokers have when quitting over us...the longer they quit the healthier they feel. Anyway just a few thoughts on my journey...Would love to hear yours.
-Granger
Great reflection brother!
Keep the journal going this is the best place to quit, you get support and an avenue to vent rage or whatever is needed!
I say enjoy the milestone victories but DO NOT lose your resolve!
You will need it, but stay quit for today and remember dont get sucked into thinking hey I have quit for 20-30 days I no longer need this........
Stay close and keep your daily promise also enjoy the new found freedom one day at a time!
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Enjoy life without dipping, instead of learning to do shit without dipping. Dipping is just chaining you down and making you it's little bitch. Stand up, break the chains and take back your life. Or take the easy out, dip your short pathetic addicted life away. Your choice
THIS is good shit.
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Day 20 of my quit and I thought I would add some thoughts on the journey.
First, this quit seems so much different than my past weak assed attempts, and KTC is responsible for a lot of that. (more on that later) Unlike past times my mind is not trying to play stupid tricks on me. Like, "You should have a dip now and then quit again tomorrow" Or "you are gaining weight, why don't you dip to get your weight down than quit again" etc. In the past my mind used to come up with all sorts of nonsense to why I should buy a tin of Kodiak. This time....not once. It's as if my subconscience knows how committed I am and isn't trying to play games. I still have craves, but they don't come with my mind making up fake justifications for dipping again.
Second reading stories about other people quitting has been a huge motivator for me. It seems like all of us have the same basic background...started dipping in highschool (usually due to peer pressure or sports) Dipped for years...tried multiple times to unsuccessfully quit. Either got health scares, or got sick of hiding and being caught dipping by a family member. Came to this site because we couldn't figure out a way to quit. Then started kicking ass quitting.
All the reasons for starting, the problems quiting, and the symptoms experienced when quiting has made me realize this is not a process unique to me, and if you guys can quit, I can as well.
What I love most about this sight is the anger. I have never really unleashed my anger at my addiction until I came to KTC. Up until 20 days ago I mainly just felt sorry for myself (what can I do I'm addicted)...or worse yet nothing at all. I don't want to chew tobacco, and yet something else is making me. Imagine that happening in any other facet of your life. Being forced to do anything that is harmful to you and hurtful or threatening to your family! Would that piss you off? You're God damned right it would, and that is exactly what nicotine is... harmful to you combined with lying to your loved ones and threathening your family should the dip bring about health troubles or death. So get angry boys! and stay angry! its helped me focus like nothing else has.
I thought my hardest moments would be to see other people dipping in front of me....Totally wrong. For some reason that hasn't been a problem at all. What I have a hard time with is breaking my dip habits...mainly after meals, on drives, and first thing in the morning. Each of which is when I have learned to "embrace the suck!" I have taken a perverse liking to taking on my hardest and most trying moments and winning that battle...so even though I am chewing gum and early on chewing mint pouches, I am trying more and more to just deal with these cravings head on...Not using anything...embracing the suck and getting after it. FYI when I first read that phrase (embrace the suck) I thought it sounded stupid. Now I am living by that motto.
I have read some guys talk about feeling more healthy. That hasn't really happened to me. I never had mouth aches or sores while dipping and therefore quitting hasn't made my mouth feel better. Also its not like I am more energetic or active, if anything I am more tired. (what about you long time quitters? Do you feel healthier? and how?) To me it seems that is the one advantage smokers have when quitting over us...the longer they quit the healthier they feel. Anyway just a few thoughts on my journey...Would love to hear yours.
-Granger
Granger For me I feel healthier in many ways; first and foremost I'm healthier mentally I feel better about myself, second after 40+ years of using my mouth suffered from the abuse and is looking healthier, third I've stated sleeping more because before I spent most of the night dipping rather than sleeping or dipped while I slept. If you don't see any improvement in your health be glad to know that you will have a better chance of staying health as a quit addict. I remember all the times I paused till mouth sores healed and then justified resuming.
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Day 50 sees me a lot more humble than day 20. After day 20 I felt like a winning boxer stepping out of the ring. I"d made it through the first 10 days and the next 10 was definitely about flexing my muscles. I had faced my addiction head on and punched it square in the balls. I remember writing about my triumphs and having a few of the more veteran guys warn me to keep focused.....words of wisdom. I think once you really come to the reality that you are quit, and going to stay that way, you expect the craves to start to weaken.....wrong asshole! The nic bitch doesn't care about your resolve or past triumphs....there were the same 5 to 10 craves every day trying to test my will power. To make matters worse I had to travel two different times between days 20 and 40. On my own, thousands of miles from my wife buying some extra gum at gas station staring up at my old buddy....Kodiak. For some reason the woman in front of me was having some sort of problem with the cashier that seemed to last for an hour....giving the nic bitch time to creep into my thoughts, "buy a can have one dip and throw it away"....the truth is she never had a chance because I posted role that day and I had a shitload of other quitters behind me. But god damned it sure would have helped if the craves backed off a little...on day 40 it seemed like the clouds parted a little and the last 10 days things have gotten easier. I have no doubt that KTC is the reason I am writing this journal now instead of back to my old ways of hiding a tin a day from my wife, kids, friends and coworkers. Posting role every damn day has made me a new and stronger man. Even though I don't post a ton I do read a lot on the site, and the words of cbird, Derk, worktowin, pinched and in my October class Haas, Boomersooner and Fighting Ignorance, have helped me on my weaker days. (i could have listed another 25 guys here) Keep up the fight I hope to be reading your thoughts for years to come. 50 days strong! With a lifetime to go.
-Granger
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Day 50 sees me a lot more humble than day 20. After day 20 I felt like a winning boxer stepping out of the ring. I"d made it through the first 10 days and the next 10 was definitely about flexing my muscles. I had faced my addiction head on and punched it square in the balls. I remember writing about my triumphs and having a few of the more veteran guys warn me to keep focused.....words of wisdom. I think once you really come to the reality that you are quit, and going to stay that way, you expect the craves to start to weaken.....wrong asshole! The nic bitch doesn't care about your resolve or past triumphs....there were the same 5 to 10 craves every day trying to test my will power. To make matters worse I had to travel two different times between days 20 and 40. On my own, thousands of miles from my wife buying some extra gum at gas station staring up at my old buddy....Kodiak. For some reason the woman in front of me was having some sort of problem with the cashier that seemed to last for an hour....giving the nic bitch time to creep into my thoughts, "buy a can have one dip and throw it away"....the truth is she never had a chance because I posted role that day and I had a shitload of other quitters behind me. But god damned it sure would have helped if the craves backed off a little...on day 40 it seemed like the clouds parted a little and the last 10 days things have gotten easier. I have no doubt that KTC is the reason I am writing this journal now instead of back to my old ways of hiding a tin a day from my wife, kids, friends and coworkers. Posting role every damn day has made me a new and stronger man. Even though I don't post a ton I do read a lot on the site, and the words of cbird, Derk, worktowin, pinched and in my October class Haas, Boomersooner and Fighting Ignorance, have helped me on my weaker days. (i could have listed another 25 guys here) Keep up the fight I hope to be reading your thoughts for years to come. 50 days strong! With a lifetime to go.
-Granger
You're right but a lifetime is a long time coming, maybe just today will do? Congrats on half a Hof. That's no small accomplishment. Keep calm and quit on! I'm right there with you, every day for 423 of em.
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Hey quick question to a couple of the longer term quitters. I am on day 85, and my quit is strong, but I have had a 5 or 6 day stretch where I can barely keep my eyes open at work. My mind seems really jumbled. Even though I'm getting plenty of sleep at night. A lot like the fog period I had at the beginning. Anybody else go through this? If so, how long did it last?
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Hey quick question to a couple of the longer term quitters. I am on day 85, and my quit is strong, but I have had a 5 or 6 day stretch where I can barely keep my eyes open at work. My mind seems really jumbled. Even though I'm getting plenty of sleep at night. A lot like the fog period I had at the beginning. Anybody else go through this? If so, how long did it last?
I can't specifically say that the tiredness is dip related. Could be many things causing it. But is it possible? Sure. Funks are very real and they do different things to different people. I had various bouts of dongiveashits and fog well into 100+. It will pass.
I suspect you dipped a lot longer than 85 days. Takes a while to really balance out. It's all about establishing a new normal. Time and patience. You will get there. You have all the tools -- just have to choose to use them.
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Hey quick question to a couple of the longer term quitters. I am on day 85, and my quit is strong, but I have had a 5 or 6 day stretch where I can barely keep my eyes open at work. My mind seems really jumbled. Even though I'm getting plenty of sleep at night. A lot like the fog period I had at the beginning. Anybody else go through this? If so, how long did it last?
I can't specifically say that the tiredness is dip related. Could be many things causing it. But is it possible? Sure. Funks are very real and they do different things to different people. I had various bouts of dongiveashits and fog well into 100+. It will pass.
I suspect you dipped a lot longer than 85 days. Takes a while to really balance out. It's all about establishing a new normal. Time and patience. You will get there. You have all the tools -- just have to choose to use them.
Agreed with the last response. All of us have different experiences, but here is mine... The first 30-40 days were shrouded in a crazy thick fog. From about 40-110 - I was in survival mode. Posted roll and that was it. Wasn't so much the craves as really the rewiring part. Driving long distances. At the house alone for a long time. You know the times when you could really ninja thru a can... Those were tough until about 110.
Then one day it just got easier. There were still little bumps here and there, but one day it was like all of that rewiring finally managed to turn on the light bulb. At 80+ days, you are getting there. Hof is now in site. That was a great day, but every day since has been better.
Hit me up if you would like to talk. Congratulations on taking your life back.
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Hey quick question to a couple of the longer term quitters. I am on day 85, and my quit is strong, but I have had a 5 or 6 day stretch where I can barely keep my eyes open at work. My mind seems really jumbled.  Even though I'm getting plenty of sleep at night. A lot like the fog period I had at the beginning.  Anybody else go through this?  If so, how long did it last?
I can't specifically say that the tiredness is dip related. Could be many things causing it. But is it possible? Sure. Funks are very real and they do different things to different people. I had various bouts of dongiveashits and fog well into 100+. It will pass.
I suspect you dipped a lot longer than 85 days. Takes a while to really balance out. It's all about establishing a new normal. Time and patience. You will get there. You have all the tools -- just have to choose to use them.
Agreed with the last response. All of us have different experiences, but here is mine... The first 30-40 days were shrouded in a crazy thick fog. From about 40-110 - I was in survival mode. Posted roll and that was it. Wasn't so much the craves as really the rewiring part. Driving long distances. At the house alone for a long time. You know the times when you could really ninja thru a can... Those were tough until about 110.
Then one day it just got easier. There were still little bumps here and there, but one day it was like all of that rewiring finally managed to turn on the light bulb. At 80+ days, you are getting there. Hof is now in site. That was a great day, but every day since has been better.
Hit me up if you would like to talk. Congratulations on taking your life back.
Hey Dagranger, Can't add much wisdom to what's already been shared except to say that as fellow Oct '13 quitter, hang in and battle through the funk. We've come so far and I can't wait to see what lies ahead for us beyond the HOF. The HOF is not our ultimate destination but a milestone in taking our lives back. Proud to quit with you today brother!
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Hey quick question to a couple of the longer term quitters. I am on day 85, and my quit is strong, but I have had a 5 or 6 day stretch where I can barely keep my eyes open at work. My mind seems really jumbled.  Even though I'm getting plenty of sleep at night. A lot like the fog period I had at the beginning.  Anybody else go through this?  If so, how long did it last?
I can't specifically say that the tiredness is dip related. Could be many things causing it. But is it possible? Sure. Funks are very real and they do different things to different people. I had various bouts of dongiveashits and fog well into 100+. It will pass.
I suspect you dipped a lot longer than 85 days. Takes a while to really balance out. It's all about establishing a new normal. Time and patience. You will get there. You have all the tools -- just have to choose to use them.
Agreed with the last response. All of us have different experiences, but here is mine... The first 30-40 days were shrouded in a crazy thick fog. From about 40-110 - I was in survival mode. Posted roll and that was it. Wasn't so much the craves as really the rewiring part. Driving long distances. At the house alone for a long time. You know the times when you could really ninja thru a can... Those were tough until about 110.
Then one day it just got easier. There were still little bumps here and there, but one day it was like all of that rewiring finally managed to turn on the light bulb. At 80+ days, you are getting there. Hof is now in site. That was a great day, but every day since has been better.
Hit me up if you would like to talk. Congratulations on taking your life back.
Hey Dagranger, Can't add much wisdom to what's already been shared except to say that as fellow Oct '13 quitter, hang in and battle through the funk. We've come so far and I can't wait to see what lies ahead for us beyond the HOF. The HOF is not our ultimate destination but a milestone in taking our lives back. Proud to quit with you today brother!
Lots of us have gone through funks in the 80s; I know I did. Read some intro threads and see what people were going through b/w days 75 and 100. Just keep fighting like you have for the last 85 days and you will get through it.
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Today we head to Connecticut to pick up Dagranger who started using Kodiak at the tender age of 16 while tromping along in Badger country Wisconsin. Andy is married with 3 children, he trades stocks by day and enjoys playing and coaching basketball. When he's not doing that he enjoys gambling and, in his youth, the dancing girls at the strip clubs! He says the craziest thing he has ever done was a road trip from Vegas to Myrtle Beach to Tijuana- no details- what happens in Vegas to Tijuana stays in Vegas-Tijuana!
To celebrate Dagranger is going to keep it pretty low-key with his wife and just keep on adding days. He says the only way to quit is to have a greater will to be quit than the will to dip. Which kind of falls in line with his favorite movie quote "Via Con dios Brah", Roadhouse. Sir Derek has been a great inspiration to Dagranger's quit and Cbird helped him figure out how to use this crazy ass site!
Great job Dagranger! Welcome aboard the HOF train!
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Today we head to Connecticut to pick up Dagranger who started using Kodiak at the tender age of 16 while tromping along in Badger country Wisconsin. Andy is married with 3 children, he trades stocks by day and enjoys playing and coaching basketball. When he's not doing that he enjoys gambling and, in his youth, the dancing girls at the strip clubs! He says the craziest thing he has ever done was a road trip from Vegas to Myrtle Beach to Tijuana- no details- what happens in Vegas to Tijuana stays in Vegas-Tijuana!
To celebrate Dagranger is going to keep it pretty low-key with his wife and just keep on adding days. He says the only way to quit is to have a greater will to be quit than the will to dip. Which kind of falls in line with his favorite movie quote "Via Con dios Brah", Roadhouse. Sir Derek has been a great inspiration to Dagranger's quit and Cbird helped him figure out how to use this crazy ass site!
Great job Dagranger! Welcome aboard the HOF train!
Congrats on hitting the HOF today brother!
QFQQ,
Pinched
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Today we head to Connecticut to pick up Dagranger who started using Kodiak at the tender age of 16 while tromping along in Badger country Wisconsin. Andy is married with 3 children, he trades stocks by day and enjoys playing and coaching basketball. When he's not doing that he enjoys gambling and, in his youth, the dancing girls at the strip clubs! He says the craziest thing he has ever done was a road trip from Vegas to Myrtle Beach to Tijuana- no details- what happens in Vegas to Tijuana stays in Vegas-Tijuana!
To celebrate Dagranger is going to keep it pretty low-key with his wife and just keep on adding days. He says the only way to quit is to have a greater will to be quit than the will to dip. Which kind of falls in line with his favorite movie quote "Via Con dios Brah", Roadhouse. Sir Derek has been a great inspiration to Dagranger's quit and Cbird helped him figure out how to use this crazy ass site!
Great job Dagranger! Welcome aboard the HOF train!
Congrats on hitting the HOF today brother!
QFQQ,
Pinched
Great Job Dagranger! You did it brutha! 'oh yeah'
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Congrats Dagranger!
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I have been away on business for 2 weeks but got home this Sunday morning, just in time to coach my son's first little league practice of the year. As soon as I got out on the field my jaw started getting all worked up, and I realized I was jonesing for a dip like I haven't been in well over 100 days. Despite having 285 days of quit under my belt I had yet to deal with being on a baseball field yet. I guess being away from home then rushing to the field left me unprepared for what hit me. In fighting off the urge it brought me back to ninth grade baseball where I was given a tin of skoal by an older kid...a tradition I passed along myself a couple of years later to other unsuspecting kids. Why? Because baseball and dipping go together. For years that's what I believed. From playing baseball in high school, to softball leagues later and ultimately to coaching my kids, if I was on a baseball field I had a dip in my mouth, because that's what baseball was about.
What a crock of horseshit that is!
Of all the things dip did for me, playing baseball better was not one of them. In fact I can remember plenty of times where I had trouble focusing on the game because i was worrying too much of the spit building up in my mouth. Baseball and dipping are not like peanut butter and jelly, they are more like peanut butter and dip. Unlike my Dad, here's one Dad who is going to crack down on his kids if they start associating the game of baseball with dipping. It's a disgrace that America's past time has been tied so tightly to an addictive drug.
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same here, got introduced to dip during high school sports. I was a wrestler, but all of the rugby players and baseball players dipped. It was just so deeply rooted in the high school culture. I remember thinking when i first started taking dips that "im never going to get addicted" and sure enough i became hooked. im sure most addicts started in high school
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So true. This couldn't me more spot on. I started when I was coaching hockey with some d 1 hockey players. It is so damn unfortunate it is such a big part of sports. I look back on high school hockey and how our coaches has lips packed full of that shit... Some fucking example they set for the kids they were coaching.
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Yep, same story here...started dipping as a Freshman in high school playing varsity baseball. I got pulled up to varsity because I was really good...at carrying the equipment bag and keeping cans of snuff for the players AND COACHES?!!
I thought it made me cool. That lasted for the following 20+ years before I stumbled on to this site. I can't change the past. And I don't know the future. But I know sure as shit that I will not dip today. And that's all that matters.
Glad you're here, Granger!!! You've found the right place.
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I have been away on business for 2 weeks but got home this Sunday morning, just in time to coach my son's first little league practice of the year. As soon as I got out on the field my jaw started getting all worked up, and I realized I was jonesing for a dip like I haven't been in well over 100 days. Despite having 285 days of quit under my belt I had yet to deal with being on a baseball field yet. I guess being away from home then rushing to the field left me unprepared for what hit me. In fighting off the urge it brought me back to ninth grade baseball where I was given a tin of skoal by an older kid...a tradition I passed along myself a couple of years later to other unsuspecting kids. Why? Because baseball and dipping go together. For years that's what I believed. From playing baseball in high school, to softball leagues later and ultimately to coaching my kids, if I was on a baseball field I had a dip in my mouth, because that's what baseball was about.
What a crock of horseshit that is!
Of all the things dip did for me, playing baseball better was not one of them. In fact I can remember plenty of times where I had trouble focusing on the game because i was worrying too much of the spit building up in my mouth. Baseball and dipping are not like peanut butter and jelly, they are more like peanut butter and dip. Unlike my Dad, here's one Dad who is going to crack down on his kids if they start associating the game of baseball with dipping. It's a disgrace that America's past time has been tied so tightly to an addictive drug.
All I can say is ditto brother. Had a very similar scenario this year. Walking across that clay, smelling the leather glove, it all just seemed to smell different and better without the pungent Copenhagen smell.
Never Again For Any Reason
Quit on brother Duck!
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So looking at the calendar today which I try and do each day, I noticed your name. Generally being a newbie I only post in vets intros where I recognize their name for one reason or another. Biggest reason is vets who supports newbies and you are one of those. This site wouldn't be shit without the support of guys like you. Hope to hell I keep posting daily after my HOF/2nd floor/year. But let's not get ahead of ourselves.
Today's calendar has you at a year. Your post in your home group has you at 362. Not sure which is right but guessing you lost a day or 3 along the way. Either way, today, 3 days from now, congrats on a year. That's a big friggin deal and you should be proud. Most important though, thanks for supporting the new guys. Today's events underscore how important it is to focus on the new groups.
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So looking at the calendar today which I try and do each day, I noticed your name. Generally being a newbie I only post in vets intros where I recognize their name for one reason or another. Biggest reason is vets who supports newbies and you are one of those. This site wouldn't be shit without the support of guys like you. Hope to hell I keep posting daily after my HOF/2nd floor/year. But let's not get ahead of ourselves.
Today's calendar has you at a year. Your post in your home group has you at 362. Not sure which is right but guessing you lost a day or 3 along the way. Either way, today, 3 days from now, congrats on a year. That's a big friggin deal and you should be proud. Most important though, thanks for supporting the new guys. Today's events underscore how important it is to focus on the new groups.
Everyone deserves some intro love when they hit the single digit. Congrats on one year, man.
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So looking at the calendar today which I try and do each day, I noticed your name. Generally being a newbie I only post in vets intros where I recognize their name for one reason or another. Biggest reason is vets who supports newbies and you are one of those. This site wouldn't be shit without the support of guys like you. Hope to hell I keep posting daily after my HOF/2nd floor/year. But let's not get ahead of ourselves.
Today's calendar has you at a year. Your post in your home group has you at 362. Not sure which is right but guessing you lost a day or 3 along the way. Either way, today, 3 days from now, congrats on a year. That's a big friggin deal and you should be proud. Most important though, thanks for supporting the new guys. Today's events underscore how important it is to focus on the new groups.
Everyone deserves some intro love when they hit the single digit. Congrats on one year, man.
Congrats on 1 year Dagranger! Quit with you all day long.
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So looking at the calendar today which I try and do each day, I noticed your name. Generally being a newbie I only post in vets intros where I recognize their name for one reason or another. Biggest reason is vets who supports newbies and you are one of those. This site wouldn't be shit without the support of guys like you. Hope to hell I keep posting daily after my HOF/2nd floor/year. But let's not get ahead of ourselves.
Today's calendar has you at a year. Your post in your home group has you at 362. Not sure which is right but guessing you lost a day or 3 along the way. Either way, today, 3 days from now, congrats on a year. That's a big friggin deal and you should be proud. Most important though, thanks for supporting the new guys. Today's events underscore how important it is to focus on the new groups.
Everyone deserves some intro love when they hit the single digit. Congrats on one year, man.
Congrats on 1 year Dagranger! Quit with you all day long.
Haa thanks guys....I'm actually a day away, so I'll take the bow tomorrow. But glad you guys noticed. This year minus one day has been a big one. I hate to geek out and use a Lord of the Rings reference but One does not simply quit dipping for a year and have that year be uneventful. So glad I'm quit
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So looking at the calendar today which I try and do each day, I noticed your name. Generally being a newbie I only post in vets intros where I recognize their name for one reason or another. Biggest reason is vets who supports newbies and you are one of those. This site wouldn't be shit without the support of guys like you. Hope to hell I keep posting daily after my HOF/2nd floor/year. But let's not get ahead of ourselves.
Today's calendar has you at a year. Your post in your home group has you at 362. Not sure which is right but guessing you lost a day or 3 along the way. Either way, today, 3 days from now, congrats on a year. That's a big friggin deal and you should be proud. Most important though, thanks for supporting the new guys. Today's events underscore how important it is to focus on the new groups.
Everyone deserves some intro love when they hit the single digit. Congrats on one year, man.
Congrats on 1 year Dagranger! Quit with you all day long.
Haa thanks guys....I'm actually a day away, so I'll take the bow tomorrow. But glad you guys noticed. This year minus one day has been a big one. I hate to geek out and use a Lord of the Rings reference but One does not simply quit dipping for a year and have that year be uneventful. So glad I'm quit
Jumped the gun a day back. Official 1 year for DG, congrats.
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I hit the 1 year mark today and I do it very humbly. Quitting dip and staying quit is no small endeavor. On June 27th of 2013 I had had enoughÂ…and here I am 1 year later, still quitting one day at a time. Thought IÂ’d take this occasion to pass along a few of the thoughts that have helped me quit along the way. Most of the past year I spent putting my head down here at KTC, just posting roll and grinding; focusing on my quit only. Lately IÂ’m trying to pay it back a little, so consider this post a bit of catch up. I may have written some of these before but hope it reaches new people and helps with their quits. Unfortunately for some, I swear a lot and spell terribly.
1.One day quit is an accomplishment, so is two days, 10 days, 50 days, in fact every fucking day you are quit is an accomplishment because no doubt some other sorry sap has caved after being quit the same number of days you are quit now. DonÂ’t be afraid to pat yourself on the back every once in a while. Then start grinding again.
2.Three things you need to quitÂ…1. An absolute desire to stop dipping, if you arenÂ’t sure if you want to be quit, you wonÂ’t be quit for long. 2. An over-riding anger. Anger at the tobacco companies, anger that you are an addict, anger that quitting is so fucking hard, anger at being a lying shit to so many. I donÂ’t know how many craves I staved off by being unrelentingly pissed off, but itÂ’s been the biggest tool in my toolbox of quit. 3. Your daily promise has to mean something. So many people post roll and cave that same day; that drives me fucking crazy. The roll has to be treated as sacred. If you are going to cave then cave, but donÂ’t do it after posting roll. Too many people rely on that roll post to get them through the day, for the weak willed to treat that post like garbage.
3.The sale of dip is illegal in most of Europe and AustraliaÂ….Still think dip is fairly safe? ThatÂ’s two continents who think differently.
4.I still canÂ’t get over the fact that a dip crave is essentially an order from my brain to put a weed in my mouthÂ…and for 26 years I obeyed that order, and now for 1 year I have stopped listening to my brain, but itÂ’s fucking hard. Explain that to someone who doesnÂ’t know anything about nicotine and theyÂ’ll think youÂ’re insane.
5.To all you ninja dippers, you cannot be ninja quitters. I hid my addiction from my wife, family, friends, and coworkers; but I shared my quit with all of them, even though most people I told didnÂ’t know what I was talking about. Because as ninjas go, I was a good one. Opening up essentially created an army of accountability to keep me quit. One thing ninjas hate is eyes on them.
6.Duck Fips (October 2013). I havenÂ’t met any of you, I could pass you by on the street without knowing who you are, but despite that I would be devastated to let you guys down if I caved. So is the power of KTC. Thanks for quitting with me.
7.I have no idea why people stop posting roll after 100 days. There is no doubt that my posts (my promises) have kept me quit on a lot of days since day 100. IÂ’m not saying that you canÂ’t make it without KTC, but to me itÂ’s like throwing the life vests off the boat before reaching the shore.
8.In a weird way having such a hard time quitting is helping to keep me quit. If the early stages of quitting were easier, I might have caved earlier because I would have no worries about going through the insanity of the first 100 days again. Embrace the suck!
9.I always think of quitting like trying to stand up in the water at the beach. The first 10 days are like being out there in a hurricane; it is going to take everything you got just to keep standing. After that, the waves calm down but they still keep hitting you. If you don't keep focused a wave can pull you under. Unfortunately for us addicts, we are always fighting waves; they just grow less in size. This is the bed we made for ourselves. But the second you get pissed off about the waves all you need to do is look around. You're at the fucking beach! Life is good.
10.If you have a dip dream, or more specifically one of those dreams where you realize you caved and donÂ’t know what to tell the KTC brothers. Rejoice! That is one of the greatest tools you will get. Now you know how shitty it will feel to cave.
11.The odds are against you as a quitter of dip. HereÂ’s a link Click here to studies done by British and Dutch researchers finding nicotine harder to quit than crystal meth and cocaine. Reinforces what I have believed since quitting, DIPPING IS FOR THE SOFT, QUITTING IS FOR THE HARD. No way can you be a quitter without being a stone cold, single minded, motherfucking assassin. Quitting is not for the feint hearted.
12.I am an ex-dipperÂ….I am not an ex-addict, I am as addicted now as I was 1 year ago. I will go to my fucking grave addicted to dip. But, if IÂ’m going to be addicted the rest of my life, I plan to be kicking my addiction in the dick every damn day.
Thanks for reading my ramble. 365 days quit.
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I hit the 1 year mark today and I do it very humbly. Quitting dip and staying quit is no small endeavor. On June 27th of 2013 I had had enoughÂ…and here I am 1 year later, still quitting one day at a time. Thought IÂ’d take this occasion to pass along a few of the thoughts that have helped me quit along the way. Most of the past year I spent putting my head down here at KTC, just posting roll and grinding; focusing on my quit only. Lately IÂ’m trying to pay it back a little, so consider this post a bit of catch up. I may have written some of these before but hope it reaches new people and helps with their quits. Unfortunately for some, I swear a lot and spell terribly.
1.One day quit is an accomplishment, so is two days, 10 days, 50 days, in fact every fucking day you are quit is an accomplishment because no doubt some other sorry sap has caved after being quit the same number of days you are quit now. DonÂ’t be afraid to pat yourself on the back every once in a while. Then start grinding again.
2.Three things you need to quitÂ…1. An absolute desire to stop dipping, if you arenÂ’t sure if you want to be quit, you wonÂ’t be quit for long. 2. An over-riding anger. Anger at the tobacco companies, anger that you are an addict, anger that quitting is so fucking hard, anger at being a lying shit to so many. I donÂ’t know how many craves I staved off by being unrelentingly pissed off, but itÂ’s been the biggest tool in my toolbox of quit. 3. Your daily promise has to mean something. So many people post roll and cave that same day; that drives me fucking crazy. The roll has to be treated as sacred. If you are going to cave then cave, but donÂ’t do it after posting roll. Too many people rely on that roll post to get them through the day, for the weak willed to treat that post like garbage.
3.The sale of dip is illegal in most of Europe and AustraliaÂ….Still think dip is fairly safe? ThatÂ’s two continents who think differently.
4.I still canÂ’t get over the fact that a dip crave is essentially an order from my brain to put a weed in my mouthÂ…and for 26 years I obeyed that order, and now for 1 year I have stopped listening to my brain, but itÂ’s fucking hard. Explain that to someone who doesnÂ’t know anything about nicotine and theyÂ’ll think youÂ’re insane.
5.To all you ninja dippers, you cannot be ninja quitters. I hid my addiction from my wife, family, friends, and coworkers; but I shared my quit with all of them, even though most people I told didnÂ’t know what I was talking about. Because as ninjas go, I was a good one. Opening up essentially created an army of accountability to keep me quit. One thing ninjas hate is eyes on them.
6.Duck Fips (October 2013). I havenÂ’t met any of you, I could pass you by on the street without knowing who you are, but despite that I would be devastated to let you guys down if I caved. So is the power of KTC. Thanks for quitting with me.
7.I have no idea why people stop posting roll after 100 days. There is no doubt that my posts (my promises) have kept me quit on a lot of days since day 100. IÂ’m not saying that you canÂ’t make it without KTC, but to me itÂ’s like throwing the life vests off the boat before reaching the shore.
8.In a weird way having such a hard time quitting is helping to keep me quit. If the early stages of quitting were easier, I might have caved earlier because I would have no worries about going through the insanity of the first 100 days again. Embrace the suck!
9.I always think of quitting like trying to stand up in the water at the beach. The first 10 days are like being out there in a hurricane; it is going to take everything you got just to keep standing. After that, the waves calm down but they still keep hitting you. If you don't keep focused a wave can pull you under. Unfortunately for us addicts, we are always fighting waves; they just grow less in size. This is the bed we made for ourselves. But the second you get pissed off about the waves all you need to do is look around. You're at the fucking beach! Life is good.
10.If you have a dip dream, or more specifically one of those dreams where you realize you caved and donÂ’t know what to tell the KTC brothers. Rejoice! That is one of the greatest tools you will get. Now you know how shitty it will feel to cave.
11.The odds are against you as a quitter of dip. HereÂ’s a link Click here to studies done by British and Dutch researchers finding nicotine harder to quit than crystal meth and cocaine. Reinforces what I have believed since quitting, DIPPING IS FOR THE SOFT, QUITTING IS FOR THE HARD. No way can you be a quitter without being a stone cold, single minded, motherfucking assassin. Quitting is not for the feint hearted.
12.I am an ex-dipperÂ….I am not an ex-addict, I am as addicted now as I was 1 year ago. I will go to my fucking grave addicted to dip. But, if IÂ’m going to be addicted the rest of my life, I plan to be kicking my addiction in the dick every damn day.
Thanks for reading my ramble. 365 days quit.
Congrats my friend, well done and hope you celebrate and continue to stick around.
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I hit the 1 year mark today and I do it very humbly. Quitting dip and staying quit is no small endeavor. On June 27th of 2013 I had had enoughÂ…and here I am 1 year later, still quitting one day at a time. Thought IÂ’d take this occasion to pass along a few of the thoughts that have helped me quit along the way. Most of the past year I spent putting my head down here at KTC, just posting roll and grinding; focusing on my quit only. Lately IÂ’m trying to pay it back a little, so consider this post a bit of catch up. I may have written some of these before but hope it reaches new people and helps with their quits. Unfortunately for some, I swear a lot and spell terribly.
1.One day quit is an accomplishment, so is two days, 10 days, 50 days, in fact every fucking day you are quit is an accomplishment because no doubt some other sorry sap has caved after being quit the same number of days you are quit now. DonÂ’t be afraid to pat yourself on the back every once in a while. Then start grinding again.
2.Three things you need to quitÂ…1. An absolute desire to stop dipping, if you arenÂ’t sure if you want to be quit, you wonÂ’t be quit for long. 2. An over-riding anger. Anger at the tobacco companies, anger that you are an addict, anger that quitting is so fucking hard, anger at being a lying shit to so many. I donÂ’t know how many craves I staved off by being unrelentingly pissed off, but itÂ’s been the biggest tool in my toolbox of quit. 3. Your daily promise has to mean something. So many people post roll and cave that same day; that drives me fucking crazy. The roll has to be treated as sacred. If you are going to cave then cave, but donÂ’t do it after posting roll. Too many people rely on that roll post to get them through the day, for the weak willed to treat that post like garbage.
3.The sale of dip is illegal in most of Europe and AustraliaÂ….Still think dip is fairly safe? ThatÂ’s two continents who think differently.
4.I still canÂ’t get over the fact that a dip crave is essentially an order from my brain to put a weed in my mouthÂ…and for 26 years I obeyed that order, and now for 1 year I have stopped listening to my brain, but itÂ’s fucking hard. Explain that to someone who doesnÂ’t know anything about nicotine and theyÂ’ll think youÂ’re insane.
5.To all you ninja dippers, you cannot be ninja quitters. I hid my addiction from my wife, family, friends, and coworkers; but I shared my quit with all of them, even though most people I told didnÂ’t know what I was talking about. Because as ninjas go, I was a good one. Opening up essentially created an army of accountability to keep me quit. One thing ninjas hate is eyes on them.
6.Duck Fips (October 2013). I havenÂ’t met any of you, I could pass you by on the street without knowing who you are, but despite that I would be devastated to let you guys down if I caved. So is the power of KTC. Thanks for quitting with me.
7.I have no idea why people stop posting roll after 100 days. There is no doubt that my posts (my promises) have kept me quit on a lot of days since day 100. IÂ’m not saying that you canÂ’t make it without KTC, but to me itÂ’s like throwing the life vests off the boat before reaching the shore.
8.In a weird way having such a hard time quitting is helping to keep me quit. If the early stages of quitting were easier, I might have caved earlier because I would have no worries about going through the insanity of the first 100 days again. Embrace the suck!
9.I always think of quitting like trying to stand up in the water at the beach. The first 10 days are like being out there in a hurricane; it is going to take everything you got just to keep standing. After that, the waves calm down but they still keep hitting you. If you don't keep focused a wave can pull you under. Unfortunately for us addicts, we are always fighting waves; they just grow less in size. This is the bed we made for ourselves. But the second you get pissed off about the waves all you need to do is look around. You're at the fucking beach! Life is good.
10.If you have a dip dream, or more specifically one of those dreams where you realize you caved and donÂ’t know what to tell the KTC brothers. Rejoice! That is one of the greatest tools you will get. Now you know how shitty it will feel to cave.
11.The odds are against you as a quitter of dip. HereÂ’s a link Click here to studies done by British and Dutch researchers finding nicotine harder to quit than crystal meth and cocaine. Reinforces what I have believed since quitting, DIPPING IS FOR THE SOFT, QUITTING IS FOR THE HARD. No way can you be a quitter without being a stone cold, single minded, motherfucking assassin. Quitting is not for the feint hearted.
12.I am an ex-dipperÂ….I am not an ex-addict, I am as addicted now as I was 1 year ago. I will go to my fucking grave addicted to dip. But, if IÂ’m going to be addicted the rest of my life, I plan to be kicking my addiction in the dick every damn day.
Thanks for reading my ramble. 365 days quit.
Congrats my friend, well done and hope you celebrate and continue to stick around.
Congratulations and well done. Now on to Year Two...... one day at a time.
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Day 400. Thought I’d write a thought on something that I have been thinking about lately. I have made it a point to read every intro that rolls through here. Sometimes I think “this guy is gone in a week” and I am wrong. Rarely do I say, “This guy gets it” and the guy ends up caving. What is the magic ingredient that separates the guys and gals who “get it” from those that don’t? They have to be cognizant of their addiction, and motivated to take back control of their life.
Seems like I am saying something everyone knows right? Sort of, but I feel everyone comes to this site ready to fight against their nicotine use.Â…Not everyone comes to the site ready for a never ending fight against their addiction to nicotineÂ….but those that do are already a step ahead of everyone else. If you are here because you are afraid for your health, or because your family is urging you to, those motivators can help your quit, but if you are not motivated to stop listening to your addiction and taking control of your life, those motivators are nothing but speed bumps on your way back to packing your lip.
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Just read your intro, 1 year, and 400 day posts. All good stuff. It's so reassuring to see that so many others have been in essentially the same boat and have blazed a mighty trail. You've given this guy barely 5 days in something to lean on.
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Day 400. Thought I’d write a thought on something that I have been thinking about lately. I have made it a point to read every intro that rolls through here. Sometimes I think “this guy is gone in a week” and I am wrong. Rarely do I say, “This guy gets it” and the guy ends up caving. What is the magic ingredient that separates the guys and gals who “get it” from those that don’t? They have to be cognizant of their addiction, and motivated to take back control of their life.
Seems like I am saying something everyone knows right? Sort of, but I feel everyone comes to this site ready to fight against their nicotine use.Â…Not everyone comes to the site ready for a never ending fight against their addiction to nicotineÂ….but those that do are already a step ahead of everyone else. If you are here because you are afraid for your health, or because your family is urging you to, those motivators can help your quit, but if you are not motivated to stop listening to your addiction and taking control of your life, those motivators are nothing but speed bumps on your way back to packing your lip.
Well said! And congrats on the 4th floor!
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Day 400. Thought I’d write a thought on something that I have been thinking about lately. I have made it a point to read every intro that rolls through here. Sometimes I think “this guy is gone in a week” and I am wrong. Rarely do I say, “This guy gets it” and the guy ends up caving. What is the magic ingredient that separates the guys and gals who “get it” from those that don’t? They have to be cognizant of their addiction, and motivated to take back control of their life.
Seems like I am saying something everyone knows right? Sort of, but I feel everyone comes to this site ready to fight against their nicotine use.Â…Not everyone comes to the site ready for a never ending fight against their addiction to nicotineÂ….but those that do are already a step ahead of everyone else. If you are here because you are afraid for your health, or because your family is urging you to, those motivators can help your quit, but if you are not motivated to stop listening to your addiction and taking control of your life, those motivators are nothing but speed bumps on your way back to packing your lip.
Well said! And congrats on the 4th floor!
spot on! congrats!
The day I admitted I was addicted to nicotine was the day I controlled nicotine instead of nicotine controlling me. It did not make quitting easy, but I did call all of the shots.
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Day 400. Thought I’d write a thought on something that I have been thinking about lately. I have made it a point to read every intro that rolls through here. Sometimes I think “this guy is gone in a week” and I am wrong. Rarely do I say, “This guy gets it” and the guy ends up caving. What is the magic ingredient that separates the guys and gals who “get it” from those that don’t? They have to be cognizant of their addiction, and motivated to take back control of their life.
Seems like I am saying something everyone knows right? Sort of, but I feel everyone comes to this site ready to fight against their nicotine use.Â…Not everyone comes to the site ready for a never ending fight against their addiction to nicotineÂ….but those that do are already a step ahead of everyone else. If you are here because you are afraid for your health, or because your family is urging you to, those motivators can help your quit, but if you are not motivated to stop listening to your addiction and taking control of your life, those motivators are nothing but speed bumps on your way back to packing your lip.
Well said! And congrats on the 4th floor!
spot on! congrats!
The day I admitted I was addicted to nicotine was the day I controlled nicotine instead of nicotine controlling me. It did not make quitting easy, but I did call all of the shots.
Yep, knowing that I wasn't really using nicotine because I wanted to, but using it because nicotine was making it miserable for me not to use it, made all the difference in the world. It destroyed the "but I like to dip" myth.
The icing on the cake is coming here and seeing all of these folks actually quitting cold turkey.
Once you realize:
1. That you're only dipping because you're addicted (no other reason); and
2. People are here quitting cold turkey by the thousands...
...it makes you choose whether you're just going to remain a total puss with that knowledge or do something about it and quit.
Glad you're here, dagranger. Congrats on 400.
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Day 400. Thought I’d write a thought on something that I have been thinking about lately. I have made it a point to read every intro that rolls through here. Sometimes I think “this guy is gone in a week” and I am wrong. Rarely do I say, “This guy gets it” and the guy ends up caving. What is the magic ingredient that separates the guys and gals who “get it” from those that don’t? They have to be cognizant of their addiction, and motivated to take back control of their life.
Seems like I am saying something everyone knows right? Sort of, but I feel everyone comes to this site ready to fight against their nicotine use.Â…Not everyone comes to the site ready for a never ending fight against their addiction to nicotineÂ….but those that do are already a step ahead of everyone else. If you are here because you are afraid for your health, or because your family is urging you to, those motivators can help your quit, but if you are not motivated to stop listening to your addiction and taking control of your life, those motivators are nothing but speed bumps on your way back to packing your lip.
Well said! And congrats on the 4th floor!
spot on! congrats!
The day I admitted I was addicted to nicotine was the day I controlled nicotine instead of nicotine controlling me. It did not make quitting easy, but I did call all of the shots.
Yep, knowing that I wasn't really using nicotine because I wanted to, but using it because nicotine was making it miserable for me not to use it, made all the difference in the world. It destroyed the "but I like to dip" myth.
The icing on the cake is coming here and seeing all of these folks actually quitting cold turkey.
Once you realize:
1. That you're only dipping because you're addicted (no other reason); and
2. People are here quitting cold turkey by the thousands...
...it makes you choose whether you're just going to remain a total puss with that knowledge or do something about it and quit.
Glad you're here, dagranger. Congrats on 400.
Great post today brother and congrats on 400
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Day 400. Thought I’d write a thought on something that I have been thinking about lately. I have made it a point to read every intro that rolls through here. Sometimes I think “this guy is gone in a week” and I am wrong. Rarely do I say, “This guy gets it” and the guy ends up caving. What is the magic ingredient that separates the guys and gals who “get it” from those that don’t? They have to be cognizant of their addiction, and motivated to take back control of their life.
Seems like I am saying something everyone knows right? Sort of, but I feel everyone comes to this site ready to fight against their nicotine use.Â…Not everyone comes to the site ready for a never ending fight against their addiction to nicotineÂ….but those that do are already a step ahead of everyone else. If you are here because you are afraid for your health, or because your family is urging you to, those motivators can help your quit, but if you are not motivated to stop listening to your addiction and taking control of your life, those motivators are nothing but speed bumps on your way back to packing your lip.
Well said! And congrats on the 4th floor!
spot on! congrats!
The day I admitted I was addicted to nicotine was the day I controlled nicotine instead of nicotine controlling me. It did not make quitting easy, but I did call all of the shots.
Yep, knowing that I wasn't really using nicotine because I wanted to, but using it because nicotine was making it miserable for me not to use it, made all the difference in the world. It destroyed the "but I like to dip" myth.
The icing on the cake is coming here and seeing all of these folks actually quitting cold turkey.
Once you realize:
1. That you're only dipping because you're addicted (no other reason); and
2. People are here quitting cold turkey by the thousands...
...it makes you choose whether you're just going to remain a total puss with that knowledge or do something about it and quit.
Glad you're here, dagranger. Congrats on 400.
Great post today brother and congrats on 400
Well said! Congrats on 400! Quit on !
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Day 400. Thought I’d write a thought on something that I have been thinking about lately. I have made it a point to read every intro that rolls through here. Sometimes I think “this guy is gone in a week” and I am wrong. Rarely do I say, “This guy gets it” and the guy ends up caving. What is the magic ingredient that separates the guys and gals who “get it” from those that don’t? They have to be cognizant of their addiction, and motivated to take back control of their life.
Seems like I am saying something everyone knows right? Sort of, but I feel everyone comes to this site ready to fight against their nicotine use.Â…Not everyone comes to the site ready for a never ending fight against their addiction to nicotineÂ….but those that do are already a step ahead of everyone else. If you are here because you are afraid for your health, or because your family is urging you to, those motivators can help your quit, but if you are not motivated to stop listening to your addiction and taking control of your life, those motivators are nothing but speed bumps on your way back to packing your lip.
Well said! And congrats on the 4th floor!
spot on! congrats!
The day I admitted I was addicted to nicotine was the day I controlled nicotine instead of nicotine controlling me. It did not make quitting easy, but I did call all of the shots.
Yep, knowing that I wasn't really using nicotine because I wanted to, but using it because nicotine was making it miserable for me not to use it, made all the difference in the world. It destroyed the "but I like to dip" myth.
The icing on the cake is coming here and seeing all of these folks actually quitting cold turkey.
Once you realize:
1. That you're only dipping because you're addicted (no other reason); and
2. People are here quitting cold turkey by the thousands...
...it makes you choose whether you're just going to remain a total puss with that knowledge or do something about it and quit.
Glad you're here, dagranger. Congrats on 400.
Great post today brother and congrats on 400
Well said! Congrats on 400! Quit on !
Good chit. Congrats on 4 Hundy!!!!
Quit on...
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Day 400. Thought I’d write a thought on something that I have been thinking about lately. I have made it a point to read every intro that rolls through here. Sometimes I think “this guy is gone in a week” and I am wrong. Rarely do I say, “This guy gets it” and the guy ends up caving. What is the magic ingredient that separates the guys and gals who “get it” from those that don’t? They have to be cognizant of their addiction, and motivated to take back control of their life.
Seems like I am saying something everyone knows right? Sort of, but I feel everyone comes to this site ready to fight against their nicotine use.Â…Not everyone comes to the site ready for a never ending fight against their addiction to nicotineÂ….but those that do are already a step ahead of everyone else. If you are here because you are afraid for your health, or because your family is urging you to, those motivators can help your quit, but if you are not motivated to stop listening to your addiction and taking control of your life, those motivators are nothing but speed bumps on your way back to packing your lip.
Well said! And congrats on the 4th floor!
spot on! congrats!
The day I admitted I was addicted to nicotine was the day I controlled nicotine instead of nicotine controlling me. It did not make quitting easy, but I did call all of the shots.
Yep, knowing that I wasn't really using nicotine because I wanted to, but using it because nicotine was making it miserable for me not to use it, made all the difference in the world. It destroyed the "but I like to dip" myth.
The icing on the cake is coming here and seeing all of these folks actually quitting cold turkey.
Once you realize:
1. That you're only dipping because you're addicted (no other reason); and
2. People are here quitting cold turkey by the thousands...
...it makes you choose whether you're just going to remain a total puss with that knowledge or do something about it and quit.
Glad you're here, dagranger. Congrats on 400.
Great post today brother and congrats on 400
Well said! Congrats on 400! Quit on !
Good chit. Congrats on 4 Hundy!!!!
Quit on...
Wow, great post and 400 all at once!
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Day 400. Thought I’d write a thought on something that I have been thinking about lately. I have made it a point to read every intro that rolls through here. Sometimes I think “this guy is gone in a week” and I am wrong. Rarely do I say, “This guy gets it” and the guy ends up caving. What is the magic ingredient that separates the guys and gals who “get it” from those that don’t? They have to be cognizant of their addiction, and motivated to take back control of their life.
Seems like I am saying something everyone knows right? Sort of, but I feel everyone comes to this site ready to fight against their nicotine use.Â…Not everyone comes to the site ready for a never ending fight against their addiction to nicotineÂ….but those that do are already a step ahead of everyone else. If you are here because you are afraid for your health, or because your family is urging you to, those motivators can help your quit, but if you are not motivated to stop listening to your addiction and taking control of your life, those motivators are nothing but speed bumps on your way back to packing your lip.
Well said! And congrats on the 4th floor!
spot on! congrats!
The day I admitted I was addicted to nicotine was the day I controlled nicotine instead of nicotine controlling me. It did not make quitting easy, but I did call all of the shots.
Yep, knowing that I wasn't really using nicotine because I wanted to, but using it because nicotine was making it miserable for me not to use it, made all the difference in the world. It destroyed the "but I like to dip" myth.
The icing on the cake is coming here and seeing all of these folks actually quitting cold turkey.
Once you realize:
1. That you're only dipping because you're addicted (no other reason); and
2. People are here quitting cold turkey by the thousands...
...it makes you choose whether you're just going to remain a total puss with that knowledge or do something about it and quit.
Glad you're here, dagranger. Congrats on 400.
Great post today brother and congrats on 400
Well said! Congrats on 400! Quit on !
Good chit. Congrats on 4 Hundy!!!!
Quit on...
Wow, great post and 400 all at once!
Welcome to the 4th floor slut brother! Keep being a rock star of quit, and showing how it's done!
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Day 400. Thought I’d write a thought on something that I have been thinking about lately. I have made it a point to read every intro that rolls through here. Sometimes I think “this guy is gone in a week” and I am wrong. Rarely do I say, “This guy gets it” and the guy ends up caving. What is the magic ingredient that separates the guys and gals who “get it” from those that don’t? They have to be cognizant of their addiction, and motivated to take back control of their life.
Seems like I am saying something everyone knows right? Sort of, but I feel everyone comes to this site ready to fight against their nicotine use.Â…Not everyone comes to the site ready for a never ending fight against their addiction to nicotineÂ….but those that do are already a step ahead of everyone else. If you are here because you are afraid for your health, or because your family is urging you to, those motivators can help your quit, but if you are not motivated to stop listening to your addiction and taking control of your life, those motivators are nothing but speed bumps on your way back to packing your lip.
Well said! And congrats on the 4th floor!
spot on! congrats!
The day I admitted I was addicted to nicotine was the day I controlled nicotine instead of nicotine controlling me. It did not make quitting easy, but I did call all of the shots.
Yep, knowing that I wasn't really using nicotine because I wanted to, but using it because nicotine was making it miserable for me not to use it, made all the difference in the world. It destroyed the "but I like to dip" myth.
The icing on the cake is coming here and seeing all of these folks actually quitting cold turkey.
Once you realize:
1. That you're only dipping because you're addicted (no other reason); and
2. People are here quitting cold turkey by the thousands...
...it makes you choose whether you're just going to remain a total puss with that knowledge or do something about it and quit.
Glad you're here, dagranger. Congrats on 400.
Great post today brother and congrats on 400
Well said! Congrats on 400! Quit on !
Good chit. Congrats on 4 Hundy!!!!
Quit on...
Wow, great post and 400 all at once!
Welcome to the 4th floor slut brother! Keep being a rock star of quit, and showing how it's done!
I just read your 400 day observation and thought... This cat gets it.
Congratulations. I quit with you today.
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Day 400. Thought I’d write a thought on something that I have been thinking about lately. I have made it a point to read every intro that rolls through here. Sometimes I think “this guy is gone in a week” and I am wrong. Rarely do I say, “This guy gets it” and the guy ends up caving. What is the magic ingredient that separates the guys and gals who “get it” from those that don’t? They have to be cognizant of their addiction, and motivated to take back control of their life.
Seems like I am saying something everyone knows right? Sort of, but I feel everyone comes to this site ready to fight against their nicotine use.Â…Not everyone comes to the site ready for a never ending fight against their addiction to nicotineÂ….but those that do are already a step ahead of everyone else. If you are here because you are afraid for your health, or because your family is urging you to, those motivators can help your quit, but if you are not motivated to stop listening to your addiction and taking control of your life, those motivators are nothing but speed bumps on your way back to packing your lip.
Well said! And congrats on the 4th floor!
spot on! congrats!
The day I admitted I was addicted to nicotine was the day I controlled nicotine instead of nicotine controlling me. It did not make quitting easy, but I did call all of the shots.
Yep, knowing that I wasn't really using nicotine because I wanted to, but using it because nicotine was making it miserable for me not to use it, made all the difference in the world. It destroyed the "but I like to dip" myth.
The icing on the cake is coming here and seeing all of these folks actually quitting cold turkey.
Once you realize:
1. That you're only dipping because you're addicted (no other reason); and
2. People are here quitting cold turkey by the thousands...
...it makes you choose whether you're just going to remain a total puss with that knowledge or do something about it and quit.
Glad you're here, dagranger. Congrats on 400.
Great post today brother and congrats on 400
Well said! Congrats on 400! Quit on !
Good chit. Congrats on 4 Hundy!!!!
Quit on...
Wow, great post and 400 all at once!
Welcome to the 4th floor slut brother! Keep being a rock star of quit, and showing how it's done!
I just read your 400 day observation and thought... This cat gets it.
Congratulations. I quit with you today.
400 is bad assery, and you are a great quitter. Go Lions!
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Woke up this morning horrified to find my firm has reclassified Kill the Can as a social networking site and has fire-walled me from using it with a work computer. So while I'll still be posting role I will obviously be less involved on the intro threads...Something I really enjoy. So to get a topic started in my absence....here's what i have been thinking about lately. No one has entered a hall of fame speech in over a month! What gives? I for one often think too much emphasis is put on 100 days here and often times it gives quitters a reason to stop posting roll (my group easily lost half its members after 100 days) But lets hear some stories! Some motivation, some trials and tribulations, along with some triumphs. The HOF speeches are awesome to read when you need motivation, from the newest quitter to the most seasoned vet. So I am calling out all of you who have hit the 100 day mark and have stayed silent....Give us a story!
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Woke up this morning horrified to find my firm has reclassified Kill the Can as a social networking site and has fire-walled me from using it with a work computer. So while I'll still be posting role I will obviously be less involved on the intro threads...Something I really enjoy. So to get a topic started in my absence....here's what i have been thinking about lately. No one has entered a hall of fame speech in over a month! What gives? I for one often think too much emphasis is put on 100 days here and often times it gives quitters a reason to stop posting roll (my group easily lost half its members after 100 days) But lets hear some stories! Some motivation, some trials and tribulations, along with some triumphs. The HOF speeches are awesome to read when you need motivation, from the newest quitter to the most seasoned vet. So I am calling out all of you who have hit the 100 day mark and have stayed silent....Give us a story!
Couldn't agree more. HOF speeches were a huge part of me signing up here. Let's see some speeches!!!
Get yourself a good phone and a data plan. I do 95% of my browsing here on my phone. I bet all the money you are not spending on dip will pay for it too!
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Woke up this morning horrified to find my firm has reclassified Kill the Can as a social networking site and has fire-walled me from using it with a work computer. So while I'll still be posting role I will obviously be less involved on the intro threads...Something I really enjoy. So to get a topic started in my absence....here's what i have been thinking about lately. No one has entered a hall of fame speech in over a month! What gives? I for one often think too much emphasis is put on 100 days here and often times it gives quitters a reason to stop posting roll (my group easily lost half its members after 100 days) But lets hear some stories! Some motivation, some trials and tribulations, along with some triumphs. The HOF speeches are awesome to read when you need motivation, from the newest quitter to the most seasoned vet. So I am calling out all of you who have hit the 100 day mark and have stayed silent....Give us a story!
Couldn't agree more. HOF speeches were a huge part of me signing up here. Let's see some speeches!!!
Get yourself a good phone and a data plan. I do 95% of my browsing here on my phone. I bet all the money you are not spending on dip will pay for it too!
Concur, I love reading the speeches.
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*poof
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Woke up this morning horrified to find my firm has reclassified Kill the Can as a social networking site and has fire-walled me from using it with a work computer. So while I'll still be posting role I will obviously be less involved on the intro threads...Something I really enjoy. So to get a topic started in my absence....here's what i have been thinking about lately. No one has entered a hall of fame speech in over a month! What gives? I for one often think too much emphasis is put on 100 days here and often times it gives quitters a reason to stop posting roll (my group easily lost half its members after 100 days) But lets hear some stories! Some motivation, some trials and tribulations, along with some triumphs. The HOF speeches are awesome to read when you need motivation, from the newest quitter to the most seasoned vet. So I am calling out all of you who have hit the 100 day mark and have stayed silent....Give us a story!
Couldn't agree more. HOF speeches were a huge part of me signing up here. Let's see some speeches!!!
Get yourself a good phone and a data plan. I do 95% of my browsing here on my phone. I bet all the money you are not spending on dip will pay for it too!
Concur, I love reading the speeches.
I agree D ... I don't think a single HOF speech has been posted since Zquitter's. He definitely knocked it out of the park, makes a follow a little intimidating. I can see posts from August coming at some point ... however the most engaged quitters in that month are also conductors for the Sultans, and will be writing HOF intros for 70 quitters (Tony Gwynn month). I know it's not always the "engaged quitter" who posts a HOF speech, but a good percentage of the time it is. I also think a fresh run of speeches will come from the Sultans ... some great quitters in that month.
Sorry for the new work restrictions, that sucks. Proud to be quit with you!!
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Woke up this morning horrified to find my firm has reclassified Kill the Can as a social networking site and has fire-walled me from using it with a work computer. So while I'll still be posting role I will obviously be less involved on the intro threads...Something I really enjoy. So to get a topic started in my absence....here's what i have been thinking about lately. No one has entered a hall of fame speech in over a month! What gives? I for one often think too much emphasis is put on 100 days here and often times it gives quitters a reason to stop posting roll (my group easily lost half its members after 100 days) But lets hear some stories! Some motivation, some trials and tribulations, along with some triumphs. The HOF speeches are awesome to read when you need motivation, from the newest quitter to the most seasoned vet. So I am calling out all of you who have hit the 100 day mark and have stayed silent....Give us a story!
Couldn't agree more. HOF speeches were a huge part of me signing up here. Let's see some speeches!!!
Get yourself a good phone and a data plan. I do 95% of my browsing here on my phone. I bet all the money you are not spending on dip will pay for it too!
Concur, I love reading the speeches.
I agree D ... I don't think a single HOF speech has been posted since Zquitter's. He definitely knocked it out of the park, makes a follow a little intimidating. I can see posts from August coming at some point ... however the most engaged quitters in that month are also conductors for the Sultans, and will be writing HOF intros for 70 quitters (Tony Gwynn month). I know it's not always the "engaged quitter" who posts a HOF speech, but a good percentage of the time it is. I also think a fresh run of speeches will come from the Sultans ... some great quitters in that month.
Sorry for the new work restrictions, that sucks. Proud to be quit with you!!
Agree on all counts. Get a phone with a days plan!!!
As far as zquitter...dagranger, I think you and I could have sent that letter too!
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Woke up this morning horrified to find my firm has reclassified Kill the Can as a social networking site and has fire-walled me from using it with a work computer. So while I'll still be posting role I will obviously be less involved on the intro threads...Something I really enjoy. So to get a topic started in my absence....here's what i have been thinking about lately. No one has entered a hall of fame speech in over a month! What gives? I for one often think too much emphasis is put on 100 days here and often times it gives quitters a reason to stop posting roll (my group easily lost half its members after 100 days) But lets hear some stories! Some motivation, some trials and tribulations, along with some triumphs. The HOF speeches are awesome to read when you need motivation, from the newest quitter to the most seasoned vet. So I am calling out all of you who have hit the 100 day mark and have stayed silent....Give us a story!
Couldn't agree more. HOF speeches were a huge part of me signing up here. Let's see some speeches!!!
Get yourself a good phone and a data plan. I do 95% of my browsing here on my phone. I bet all the money you are not spending on dip will pay for it too!
Concur, I love reading the speeches.
I agree D ... I don't think a single HOF speech has been posted since Zquitter's. He definitely knocked it out of the park, makes a follow a little intimidating. I can see posts from August coming at some point ... however the most engaged quitters in that month are also conductors for the Sultans, and will be writing HOF intros for 70 quitters (Tony Gwynn month). I know it's not always the "engaged quitter" who posts a HOF speech, but a good percentage of the time it is. I also think a fresh run of speeches will come from the Sultans ... some great quitters in that month.
Sorry for the new work restrictions, that sucks. Proud to be quit with you!!
Agree on all counts. Get a phone with a days plan!!!
As far as zquitter...dagranger, I think you and I could have sent that letter too!
To clarify I'll still be posting but using a lot less words. In terms of the HOF if you always wanted to write a speech but didn't now is a good time. I think this applies to to all quitters above 100 days not just those recently hitting 100.
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Woke up this morning horrified to find my firm has reclassified Kill the Can as a social networking site and has fire-walled me from using it with a work computer. So while I'll still be posting role I will obviously be less involved on the intro threads...Something I really enjoy. So to get a topic started in my absence....here's what i have been thinking about lately. No one has entered a hall of fame speech in over a month! What gives? I for one often think too much emphasis is put on 100 days here and often times it gives quitters a reason to stop posting roll (my group easily lost half its members after 100 days) But lets hear some stories! Some motivation, some trials and tribulations, along with some triumphs. The HOF speeches are awesome to read when you need motivation, from the newest quitter to the most seasoned vet. So I am calling out all of you who have hit the 100 day mark and have stayed silent....Give us a story!
Couldn't agree more. HOF speeches were a huge part of me signing up here. Let's see some speeches!!!
Get yourself a good phone and a data plan. I do 95% of my browsing here on my phone. I bet all the money you are not spending on dip will pay for it too!
Concur, I love reading the speeches.
I agree D ... I don't think a single HOF speech has been posted since Zquitter's. He definitely knocked it out of the park, makes a follow a little intimidating. I can see posts from August coming at some point ... however the most engaged quitters in that month are also conductors for the Sultans, and will be writing HOF intros for 70 quitters (Tony Gwynn month). I know it's not always the "engaged quitter" who posts a HOF speech, but a good percentage of the time it is. I also think a fresh run of speeches will come from the Sultans ... some great quitters in that month.
Sorry for the new work restrictions, that sucks. Proud to be quit with you!!
Agree on all counts. Get a phone with a days plan!!!
As far as zquitter...dagranger, I think you and I could have sent that letter too!
To clarify I'll still be posting but using a lot less words. In terms of the HOF if you always wanted to write a speech but didn't now is a good time. I think this applies to to all quitters above 100 days not just those recently hitting 100.
I'm hoping my company doesn't find out about this place too!
As far as HOF speeches, I concur all. Even if you're a bit (or a lot) past 100 days, tell your story! New quitters and people who are thinking about quitting read those every day. You can and will inspire more than you will know!
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Woke up this morning horrified to find my firm has reclassified Kill the Can as a social networking site and has fire-walled me from using it with a work computer. So while I'll still be posting role I will obviously be less involved on the intro threads...Something I really enjoy. So to get a topic started in my absence....here's what i have been thinking about lately. No one has entered a hall of fame speech in over a month! What gives? I for one often think too much emphasis is put on 100 days here and often times it gives quitters a reason to stop posting roll (my group easily lost half its members after 100 days) But lets hear some stories! Some motivation, some trials and tribulations, along with some triumphs. The HOF speeches are awesome to read when you need motivation, from the newest quitter to the most seasoned vet. So I am calling out all of you who have hit the 100 day mark and have stayed silent....Give us a story!
Couldn't agree more. HOF speeches were a huge part of me signing up here. Let's see some speeches!!!
Get yourself a good phone and a data plan. I do 95% of my browsing here on my phone. I bet all the money you are not spending on dip will pay for it too!
Concur, I love reading the speeches.
I agree D ... I don't think a single HOF speech has been posted since Zquitter's. He definitely knocked it out of the park, makes a follow a little intimidating. I can see posts from August coming at some point ... however the most engaged quitters in that month are also conductors for the Sultans, and will be writing HOF intros for 70 quitters (Tony Gwynn month). I know it's not always the "engaged quitter" who posts a HOF speech, but a good percentage of the time it is. I also think a fresh run of speeches will come from the Sultans ... some great quitters in that month.
Sorry for the new work restrictions, that sucks. Proud to be quit with you!!
Agree on all counts. Get a phone with a days plan!!!
As far as zquitter...dagranger, I think you and I could have sent that letter too!
To clarify I'll still be posting but using a lot less words. In terms of the HOF if you always wanted to write a speech but didn't now is a good time. I think this applies to to all quitters above 100 days not just those recently hitting 100.
I'm hoping my company doesn't find out about this place too!
As far as HOF speeches, I concur all. Even if you're a bit (or a lot) past 100 days, tell your story! New quitters and people who are thinking about quitting read those every day. You can and will inspire more than you will know!
Companies
Corporations
For Profit at any cost
All the same, all are poison pimp pushers.
Don't have to think very long to see the connections. Not a theory, just the facts of Corporations, large and small. Put the little man in a box and don't let him think. Just feed him our products so we can continue to take his money.
Fuck Big Tobacco and All companies who think that HOF speeches and KTC is a time waster. Freedom is for smart quitters. Death is for the cavers and slaves.
Leave the little alone.
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Hey everyone I'm here on my 2nd day of my quit after 26 years of addiction minus three years of what I thought was a quit until I stupidly thought I wasn't addicted anymore and had a dip...adding another 9 years to my addiction. I lived a life of denial since being married 12 years ago. My wife thought I wasn't chewing or if I was I was only doing it occasionally when i hung out with my buddies. Meanwhile a tin a day, hidden and planned around my wife who I love. Fuck I hate myself for that. Doing something that brings me absolutely no pleasure, and lying to my wife the whole time. Every nine months or so getting busted and then repenting and apologizing to my wife. FUCK!!!! I feel like a heroin addict lying and sneaking...all to put a plant in my mouth! Unbelieveable. SO I'm here to join the rest of you angry humps and attack this head on. Things I will learn to do without dipping
Shitting
Driving
Golfing
Coaching
Resting after a meal
Jerking Off (Don't lie dip addicts you know you did this)
Drinking Beers
Hanging out with people who are dipping (God I'm not ready for that yet!)
At 36 hours this is the 3rd longest i have ever lived with a quit!
This first introduction post is where one of the most bad ass quitters on this site... one of the guys that reaches out and helps a lot of newbies... was 500 days ago. It is not where he is today.
Congratulations, sir, on hitting a half comma in the morning. You are one of the leaders on this site, and a lot of us will be celebrating with you all around this great country in the morning. Thanks for all that you do for KTC and in supporting a lot of us. Enjoy this major milestone - you've earned the freedom you are enjoying, one day at a time.
--w2w
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Hey everyone I'm here on my 2nd day of my quit after 26 years of addiction minus three years of what I thought was a quit until I stupidly thought I wasn't addicted anymore and had a dip...adding another 9 years to my addiction. I lived a life of denial since being married 12 years ago. My wife thought I wasn't chewing or if I was I was only doing it occasionally when i hung out with my buddies. Meanwhile a tin a day, hidden and planned around my wife who I love. Fuck I hate myself for that. Doing something that brings me absolutely no pleasure, and lying to my wife the whole time. Every nine months or so getting busted and then repenting and apologizing to my wife. FUCK!!!! I feel like a heroin addict lying and sneaking...all to put a plant in my mouth! Unbelieveable. SO I'm here to join the rest of you angry humps and attack this head on. Things I will learn to do without dipping
Shitting
Driving
Golfing
Coaching
Resting after a meal
Jerking Off (Don't lie dip addicts you know you did this)
Drinking Beers
Hanging out with people who are dipping (God I'm not ready for that yet!)
At 36 hours this is the 3rd longest i have ever lived with a quit!
This first introduction post is where one of the most bad ass quitters on this site... one of the guys that reaches out and helps a lot of newbies... was 500 days ago. It is not where he is today.
Congratulations, sir, on hitting a half comma in the morning. You are one of the leaders on this site, and a lot of us will be celebrating with you all around this great country in the morning. Thanks for all that you do for KTC and in supporting a lot of us. Enjoy this major milestone - you've earned the freedom you are enjoying, one day at a time.
--w2w
Good job w2w on bringing this to the top on the eve. Make's it easier to find today. Dagranger is a constant in the intros. Truly believe he reads and comments on each one. KTC would be weaker without him. Congrats on 500 my man. You are a leader.
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Hey everyone I'm here on my 2nd day of my quit after 26 years of addiction minus three years of what I thought was a quit until I stupidly thought I wasn't addicted anymore and had a dip...adding another 9 years to my addiction. I lived a life of denial since being married 12 years ago. My wife thought I wasn't chewing or if I was I was only doing it occasionally when i hung out with my buddies. Meanwhile a tin a day, hidden and planned around my wife who I love. Fuck I hate myself for that. Doing something that brings me absolutely no pleasure, and lying to my wife the whole time. Every nine months or so getting busted and then repenting and apologizing to my wife. FUCK!!!! I feel like a heroin addict lying and sneaking...all to put a plant in my mouth! Unbelieveable. SO I'm here to join the rest of you angry humps and attack this head on. Things I will learn to do without dipping
Shitting
Driving
Golfing
Coaching
Resting after a meal
Jerking Off (Don't lie dip addicts you know you did this)
Drinking Beers
Hanging out with people who are dipping (God I'm not ready for that yet!)
At 36 hours this is the 3rd longest i have ever lived with a quit!
This first introduction post is where one of the most bad ass quitters on this site... one of the guys that reaches out and helps a lot of newbies... was 500 days ago. It is not where he is today.
Congratulations, sir, on hitting a half comma in the morning. You are one of the leaders on this site, and a lot of us will be celebrating with you all around this great country in the morning. Thanks for all that you do for KTC and in supporting a lot of us. Enjoy this major milestone - you've earned the freedom you are enjoying, one day at a time.
--w2w
Good job w2w on bringing this to the top on the eve. Make's it easier to find today. Dagranger is a constant in the intros. Truly believe he reads and comments on each one. KTC would be weaker without him. Congrats on 500 my man. You are a leader.
Nice 500. Thank you for being a positive quit force.
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Hey everyone I'm here on my 2nd day of my quit after 26 years of addiction minus three years of what I thought was a quit until I stupidly thought I wasn't addicted anymore and had a dip...adding another 9 years to my addiction. I lived a life of denial since being married 12 years ago. My wife thought I wasn't chewing or if I was I was only doing it occasionally when i hung out with my buddies. Meanwhile a tin a day, hidden and planned around my wife who I love. Fuck I hate myself for that. Doing something that brings me absolutely no pleasure, and lying to my wife the whole time. Every nine months or so getting busted and then repenting and apologizing to my wife. FUCK!!!! I feel like a heroin addict lying and sneaking...all to put a plant in my mouth! Unbelieveable. SO I'm here to join the rest of you angry humps and attack this head on. Things I will learn to do without dipping
Shitting
Driving
Golfing
Coaching
Resting after a meal
Jerking Off (Don't lie dip addicts you know you did this)
Drinking Beers
Hanging out with people who are dipping (God I'm not ready for that yet!)
At 36 hours this is the 3rd longest i have ever lived with a quit!
This first introduction post is where one of the most bad ass quitters on this site... one of the guys that reaches out and helps a lot of newbies... was 500 days ago. It is not where he is today.
Congratulations, sir, on hitting a half comma in the morning. You are one of the leaders on this site, and a lot of us will be celebrating with you all around this great country in the morning. Thanks for all that you do for KTC and in supporting a lot of us. Enjoy this major milestone - you've earned the freedom you are enjoying, one day at a time.
--w2w
Good job w2w on bringing this to the top on the eve. Make's it easier to find today. Dagranger is a constant in the intros. Truly believe he reads and comments on each one. KTC would be weaker without him. Congrats on 500 my man. You are a leader.
Nice 500. Thank you for being a positive quit force.
Bad assed! Half comma looks good on you Dag!
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D, congrats to you on your 5 hundy. Here's to many more.
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Hey everyone I'm here on my 2nd day of my quit after 26 years of addiction minus three years of what I thought was a quit until I stupidly thought I wasn't addicted anymore and had a dip...adding another 9 years to my addiction. I lived a life of denial since being married 12 years ago. My wife thought I wasn't chewing or if I was I was only doing it occasionally when i hung out with my buddies. Meanwhile a tin a day, hidden and planned around my wife who I love. Fuck I hate myself for that. Doing something that brings me absolutely no pleasure, and lying to my wife the whole time. Every nine months or so getting busted and then repenting and apologizing to my wife. FUCK!!!! I feel like a heroin addict lying and sneaking...all to put a plant in my mouth! Unbelieveable. SO I'm here to join the rest of you angry humps and attack this head on. Things I will learn to do without dipping
Shitting
Driving
Golfing
Coaching
Resting after a meal
Jerking Off (Don't lie dip addicts you know you did this)
Drinking Beers
Hanging out with people who are dipping (God I'm not ready for that yet!)
At 36 hours this is the 3rd longest i have ever lived with a quit!
This first introduction post is where one of the most bad ass quitters on this site... one of the guys that reaches out and helps a lot of newbies... was 500 days ago. It is not where he is today.
Congratulations, sir, on hitting a half comma in the morning. You are one of the leaders on this site, and a lot of us will be celebrating with you all around this great country in the morning. Thanks for all that you do for KTC and in supporting a lot of us. Enjoy this major milestone - you've earned the freedom you are enjoying, one day at a time.
--w2w
Good job w2w on bringing this to the top on the eve. Make's it easier to find today. Dagranger is a constant in the intros. Truly believe he reads and comments on each one. KTC would be weaker without him. Congrats on 500 my man. You are a leader.
Nice 500. Thank you for being a positive quit force.
Bad assed! Half comma looks good on you Dag!
Congrats Dagranger! 500 days of pure quit. I am quit with you all day!
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Hey everyone I'm here on my 2nd day of my quit after 26 years of addiction minus three years of what I thought was a quit until I stupidly thought I wasn't addicted anymore and had a dip...adding another 9 years to my addiction. I lived a life of denial since being married 12 years ago. My wife thought I wasn't chewing or if I was I was only doing it occasionally when i hung out with my buddies. Meanwhile a tin a day, hidden and planned around my wife who I love. Fuck I hate myself for that. Doing something that brings me absolutely no pleasure, and lying to my wife the whole time. Every nine months or so getting busted and then repenting and apologizing to my wife. FUCK!!!! I feel like a heroin addict lying and sneaking...all to put a plant in my mouth! Unbelieveable. SO I'm here to join the rest of you angry humps and attack this head on. Things I will learn to do without dipping
Shitting
Driving
Golfing
Coaching
Resting after a meal
Jerking Off (Don't lie dip addicts you know you did this)
Drinking Beers
Hanging out with people who are dipping (God I'm not ready for that yet!)
At 36 hours this is the 3rd longest i have ever lived with a quit!
This first introduction post is where one of the most bad ass quitters on this site... one of the guys that reaches out and helps a lot of newbies... was 500 days ago. It is not where he is today.
Congratulations, sir, on hitting a half comma in the morning. You are one of the leaders on this site, and a lot of us will be celebrating with you all around this great country in the morning. Thanks for all that you do for KTC and in supporting a lot of us. Enjoy this major milestone - you've earned the freedom you are enjoying, one day at a time.
--w2w
Good job w2w on bringing this to the top on the eve. Make's it easier to find today. Dagranger is a constant in the intros. Truly believe he reads and comments on each one. KTC would be weaker without him. Congrats on 500 my man. You are a leader.
Nice 500. Thank you for being a positive quit force.
Bad assed! Half comma looks good on you Dag!
Way to go brother! We've had our share of stray ducks but we can always count on this guy to be here with us, thanks for all you do Grange and proud to be a Duck with you everyday.
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Hey everyone I'm here on my 2nd day of my quit after 26 years of addiction minus three years of what I thought was a quit until I stupidly thought I wasn't addicted anymore and had a dip...adding another 9 years to my addiction. I lived a life of denial since being married 12 years ago. My wife thought I wasn't chewing or if I was I was only doing it occasionally when i hung out with my buddies. Meanwhile a tin a day, hidden and planned around my wife who I love. Fuck I hate myself for that. Doing something that brings me absolutely no pleasure, and lying to my wife the whole time. Every nine months or so getting busted and then repenting and apologizing to my wife. FUCK!!!! I feel like a heroin addict lying and sneaking...all to put a plant in my mouth! Unbelieveable. SO I'm here to join the rest of you angry humps and attack this head on. Things I will learn to do without dipping
Shitting
Driving
Golfing
Coaching
Resting after a meal
Jerking Off (Don't lie dip addicts you know you did this)
Drinking Beers
Hanging out with people who are dipping (God I'm not ready for that yet!)
At 36 hours this is the 3rd longest i have ever lived with a quit!
This first introduction post is where one of the most bad ass quitters on this site... one of the guys that reaches out and helps a lot of newbies... was 500 days ago. It is not where he is today.
Congratulations, sir, on hitting a half comma in the morning. You are one of the leaders on this site, and a lot of us will be celebrating with you all around this great country in the morning. Thanks for all that you do for KTC and in supporting a lot of us. Enjoy this major milestone - you've earned the freedom you are enjoying, one day at a time.
--w2w
Good job w2w on bringing this to the top on the eve. Make's it easier to find today. Dagranger is a constant in the intros. Truly believe he reads and comments on each one. KTC would be weaker without him. Congrats on 500 my man. You are a leader.
Nice 500. Thank you for being a positive quit force.
Bad assed! Half comma looks good on you Dag!
Way to go brother! We've had our share of stray ducks but we can always count on this guy to be here with us, thanks for all you do Grange and proud to be a Duck with you everyday.
Truly badass brother. I am damn glad to have you with me in this quit journey. Thank you for all that you have done here.
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Hey everyone I'm here on my 2nd day of my quit after 26 years of addiction minus three years of what I thought was a quit until I stupidly thought I wasn't addicted anymore and had a dip...adding another 9 years to my addiction. I lived a life of denial since being married 12 years ago. My wife thought I wasn't chewing or if I was I was only doing it occasionally when i hung out with my buddies. Meanwhile a tin a day, hidden and planned around my wife who I love. Fuck I hate myself for that. Doing something that brings me absolutely no pleasure, and lying to my wife the whole time. Every nine months or so getting busted and then repenting and apologizing to my wife. FUCK!!!! I feel like a heroin addict lying and sneaking...all to put a plant in my mouth! Unbelieveable. SO I'm here to join the rest of you angry humps and attack this head on. Things I will learn to do without dipping
Shitting
Driving
Golfing
Coaching
Resting after a meal
Jerking Off (Don't lie dip addicts you know you did this)
Drinking Beers
Hanging out with people who are dipping (God I'm not ready for that yet!)
At 36 hours this is the 3rd longest i have ever lived with a quit!
This first introduction post is where one of the most bad ass quitters on this site... one of the guys that reaches out and helps a lot of newbies... was 500 days ago. It is not where he is today.
Congratulations, sir, on hitting a half comma in the morning. You are one of the leaders on this site, and a lot of us will be celebrating with you all around this great country in the morning. Thanks for all that you do for KTC and in supporting a lot of us. Enjoy this major milestone - you've earned the freedom you are enjoying, one day at a time.
--w2w
Good job w2w on bringing this to the top on the eve. Make's it easier to find today. Dagranger is a constant in the intros. Truly believe he reads and comments on each one. KTC would be weaker without him. Congrats on 500 my man. You are a leader.
Nice 500. Thank you for being a positive quit force.
Bad assed! Half comma looks good on you Dag!
Way to go brother! We've had our share of stray ducks but we can always count on this guy to be here with us, thanks for all you do Grange and proud to be a Duck with you everyday.
Truly badass brother. I am damn glad to have you with me in this quit journey. Thank you for all that you have done here.
Congrats Dagranger on the half comma. Thank you for all your support to quitters new and old; KTC is a better place when we have badasses like you here leading the charge.
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It's always overwhelming to get the pats on the back that come when you hit a milestone. For the most part My exposure to KTC is just me finding a quiet place in my house with my IPAD. It's amazing to touch the lives of people across the country from that position. Hate to get too long winded but recently I've been bummed out with people who post roll and nothing else. But the truth is my first 250 days here we're spent doing just that. At one point my average posts per day was down to 1.1 (with pretty much 100% roll). October 2013 had lost dozens of quitters and probably would have lost me at some point as well until I was reading intros to get some motivation when I saw a poster named Thumblewort responding with amazing regularity to most intros. At the time I think he had less than 20 days of quit and here he was helping out whoever he could. Up until then I thought I had very little to offer, especially when quitters were getting schooled by Nolaq, and Diesel, and Bean, and countless other quitters who had so much more quit under their belts than me. Anyway I made the conscious decision to start posting help on other peoples intros to give back in any way I could because this site truly changed my life.
Very soon after Derk started posting support for me on the Oct '13 quit page, followed by Worktowin who did the same. I had never spoke to either or posted on their intro pages but to have two big time vets giving me support after I had spent months in anonymity was hugely motivating. Soon after Done4 posted on my intro page a thank you for helping newer quitters, something he has done more than once and it always leaves me speechless, because if you remember I am sitting by myself with an IPad and here's a guy I have never met giving me props from several states away. Soon after I got message from RDad thanking me for helping people along the way. These are the types of small efforts that have encouraged me from being a plus one only guy to a guy who cares deeply about the quits of others.
If I have any regrets it's for being so silent in my early quit days, while super star quitters like Pinched and JLud, we're basically carrying the weight for my quit group. Sorry to take up so much space I just wanted to thank the quitters who have motivated me, and to hopefully send the message that you don't have to have 1,000 posts in your first month to be a voice that matters here. I quit 500 days ago with all you angry humps, and I quit with you again today.
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It's always overwhelming to get the pats on the back that come when you hit a milestone. For the most part My exposure to KTC is just me finding a quiet place in my house with my IPAD. It's amazing to touch the lives of people across the country from that position. Hate to get too long winded but recently I've been bummed out with people who post roll and nothing else. But the truth is my first 250 days here we're spent doing just that. At one point my average posts per day was down to 1.1 (with pretty much 100% roll). October 2013 had lost dozens of quitters and probably would have lost me at some point as well until I was reading intros to get some motivation when I saw a poster named Thumblewort responding with amazing regularity to most intros. At the time I think he had less than 20 days of quit and here he was helping out whoever he could. Up until then I thought I had very little to offer, especially when quitters were getting schooled by Nolaq, and Diesel, and Bean, and countless other quitters who had so much more quit under their belts than me. Anyway I made the conscious decision to start posting help on other peoples intros to give back in any way I could because this site truly changed my life.
Very soon after Derk started posting support for me on the Oct '13 quit page, followed by Worktowin who did the same. I had never spoke to either or posted on their intro pages but to have two big time vets giving me support after I had spent months in anonymity was hugely motivating. Soon after Done4 posted on my intro page a thank you for helping newer quitters, something he has done more than once and it always leaves me speechless, because if you remember I am sitting by myself with an IPad and here's a guy I have never met giving me props from several states away. Soon after I got message from RDad thanking me for helping people along the way. These are the types of small efforts that have encouraged me from being a plus one only guy to a guy who cares deeply about the quits of others.
If I have any regrets it's for being so silent in my early quit days, while super star quitters like Pinched and JLud, we're basically carrying the weight for my quit group. Sorry to take up so much space I just wanted to thank the quitters who have motivated me, and to hopefully send the message that you don't have to have 1,000 posts in your first month to be a voice that matters here. I quit 500 days ago with all you angry humps, and I quit with you again today.
I hope your post strikes a chord with post and runners who have been looking for an opportunity to get involved.
Anyone out there that is ready to step it up a notch, jump on in. More is always better than less.
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Bazooka Joe posted something about this as well but with the computer glitch going on I debated with myself about the need to post roll. I feel I am firmly anchored in my quit, and believe that without posting roll I could stay quit. But within a few hours of thinking that I had a crave....not a huge one, but a crave none the less. My first tool to fight off the crave is the first tool I have used time and time again. I made a promise to all the quitters today and I am not going to break that promise. The crave went away and I went on with my day. Just reaffirmed everything I know about this site. Maybe I can quit on my own, but I know I can quit today when I've posted roll. Keep it simple stupid. See you on roll post tomorrow morning.
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Day 20 of my quit and I thought I would add some thoughts on the journey.
First, this quit seems so much different than my past weak assed attempts, and KTC is responsible for a lot of that. (more on that later) Unlike past times my mind is not trying to play stupid tricks on me. Like, "You should have a dip now and then quit again tomorrow" Or "you are gaining weight, why don't you dip to get your weight down than quit again" etc. In the past my mind used to come up with all sorts of nonsense to why I should buy a tin of Kodiak. This time....not once. It's as if my subconscience knows how committed I am and isn't trying to play games. I still have craves, but they don't come with my mind making up fake justifications for dipping again.
Second reading stories about other people quitting has been a huge motivator for me. It seems like all of us have the same basic background...started dipping in highschool (usually due to peer pressure or sports) Dipped for years...tried multiple times to unsuccessfully quit. Either got health scares, or got sick of hiding and being caught dipping by a family member. Came to this site because we couldn't figure out a way to quit. Then started kicking ass quitting.
All the reasons for starting, the problems quiting, and the symptoms experienced when quiting has made me realize this is not a process unique to me, and if you guys can quit, I can as well.
What I love most about this sight is the anger. I have never really unleashed my anger at my addiction until I came to KTC. Up until 20 days ago I mainly just felt sorry for myself (what can I do I'm addicted)...or worse yet nothing at all. I don't want to chew tobacco, and yet something else is making me. Imagine that happening in any other facet of your life. Being forced to do anything that is harmful to you and hurtful or threatening to your family! Would that piss you off? You're God damned right it would, and that is exactly what nicotine is... harmful to you combined with lying to your loved ones and threathening your family should the dip bring about health troubles or death. So get angry boys! and stay angry! its helped me focus like nothing else has.
I thought my hardest moments would be to see other people dipping in front of me....Totally wrong. For some reason that hasn't been a problem at all. What I have a hard time with is breaking my dip habits...mainly after meals, on drives, and first thing in the morning. Each of which is when I have learned to "embrace the suck!" I have taken a perverse liking to taking on my hardest and most trying moments and winning that battle...so even though I am chewing gum and early on chewing mint pouches, I am trying more and more to just deal with these cravings head on...Not using anything...embracing the suck and getting after it. FYI when I first read that phrase (embrace the suck) I thought it sounded stupid. Now I am living by that motto.
I have read some guys talk about feeling more healthy. That hasn't really happened to me. I never had mouth aches or sores while dipping and therefore quitting hasn't made my mouth feel better. Also its not like I am more energetic or active, if anything I am more tired. (what about you long time quitters? Do you feel healthier? and how?) To me it seems that is the one advantage smokers have when quitting over us...the longer they quit the healthier they feel. Anyway just a few thoughts on my journey...Would love to hear yours.
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Amen, yep it's hardest for me when I'm around one of my "triggers".
It would make sense to feel less energetic, as tobacco is a stimulant. After one day, I feel healthier, cleaner, etc. I also feel anxious and foggy because of the withdrawals but that's to be expected. Glad that you feel better after two weeks. It gives me hope and something to look forward to.
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Bazooka Joe posted something about this as well but with the computer glitch going on I debated with myself about the need to post roll. I feel I am firmly anchored in my quit, and believe that without posting roll I could stay quit. But within a few hours of thinking that I had a crave....not a huge one, but a crave none the less. My first tool to fight off the crave is the first tool I have used time and time again. I made a promise to all the quitters today and I am not going to break that promise. The crave went away and I went on with my day. Just reaffirmed everything I know about this site. Maybe I can quit on my own, but I know I can quit today when I've posted roll. Keep it simple stupid. See you on roll post tomorrow morning.
Am I quit without roll?
I don't think so.
Without roll, I am just "not using". Being quit and "not using" are not the same thing.
You see, when I was using, I actively sought nicotine. I pre-planned to have cans on me. I packed extra for vacation. I had a schedule while out to stuff my face. If I started running low, I bought a new can before I was out. Hell, we're not even going to talk about the desperation "can't get a can right now" moments because they still make me gag as to how pathetic I was. In fact, the only time I wasn't chewing before was when I was eating or sleeping and I can't tell you how many times I swallowed a plug in embarrassment or necessity (because I couldn't sneak it out). I can't tell you how many times I fell asleep with one in my mouth and woke up with it all over my face. Ugh.
Being quit means that I actively fight to not do that. It sounds silly some days as I'm very comfortable in my quit, but it needs to be done. Being quit means that I do everything in my power to keep it there. I've been on the other end of the complacency post and it's no fucking fun. I had a comma once before, but I wasn't quit. Nope. I was not using and I didn't realize that until I was back into the can. Your tools go rusty without sharpening them, and your skills diminish.
Am I quit without roll? Nope. I probably wouldn't use, but I wouldn't be quit. It would be silly to think otherwise. Don't compromise your quit with your strength. It's what makes you a badass quitter, but it's also the weak point of your armor.
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Good stuff here^^^! Keep quit people!
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I was lost in the early hours of the morning, but after a flurry of texts I was back up and feeling secure in my quit that day.
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Day 556.
My wife was helping me look for something today and came across an empty tin of Kodiak in my desk drawers. She thought that since I quit dipping she has reorganized my desk, and therefore the can can only mean I caved. I have had this confrontation with her dozens of times over our last 15 years of marriage. Each and every time I would look her in the eye and lie. To the person I love and adore more than any in world.
Today I looked her in the face and told her that I have not caved and that must be an old tin from before my quit started. And although she was skeptical from years of being lied to...Everything I told her was true. Fuck yeah!!!
Being honest and being clean is the only way to go. Proudly quit with everyone today.
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Being honest and being clean is the only way to go. Proudly quit with everyone today.
Amazing how that shit works huh? Keep it up!
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Being honest and being clean is the only way to go. Proudly quit with everyone today.
Amazing how that shit works huh? Keep it up!
Bad ass man, proud to be quit with you today Dagranger!
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Being honest and being clean is the only way to go. Proudly quit with everyone today.
Amazing how that shit works huh? Keep it up!
Bad ass man, proud to be quit with you today Dagranger!
This past summer, I was cleaning out my shed and found a couple of stashed tins that I had forgot to throw out. I didn't even bother to open them, not at all interested in re-introducing myself to that stench. Anyhow, I threw them away, being careful to hide them among the trash. I paused for a second, snickered to myself thinking...I used to hide my tins in the trash so my wife wouldn't find them but this time I hid them because I didn't want her to think I caved. I then told her this story; because I'm free and I can tell her that shit now.
Quit with you today brotha
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Being honest and being clean is the only way to go. Proudly quit with everyone today.
Amazing how that shit works huh? Keep it up!
Bad ass man, proud to be quit with you today Dagranger!
This past summer, I was cleaning out my shed and found a couple of stashed tins that I had forgot to throw out. I didn't even bother to open them, not at all interested in re-introducing myself to that stench. Anyhow, I threw them away, being careful to hide them among the trash. I paused for a second, snickered to myself thinking...I used to hide my tins in the trash so my wife wouldn't find them but this time I hid them because I didn't want her to think I caved. I then told her this story; because I'm free and I can tell her that shit now.
Quit with you today brotha
This whole topic is hilarious to me. I am still findind cans all over the place and my wife does not miss the opportunity to tell me what a fool I WAS! Way to be Dagranger! It is so awesome that you can look your sweetie in the face and tell her the truth. Beautiful!
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600 days of being an honest bad ass quitter! Congratulations on another huge milestone,and for bringing a lot of us along for the ride! You are a great leader for quitters to follow!!
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Congrats D on the next milestone in this lifetime journey.
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600 days of being an honest bad ass quitter! Congratulations on another huge milestone,and for bringing a lot of us along for the ride! You are a great leader for quitters to follow!!
Cograts on 6 Hundred brother! Proud to be quit with you today!
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600 days of being an honest bad ass quitter! Congratulations on another huge milestone,and for bringing a lot of us along for the ride! You are a great leader for quitters to follow!!
Cograts on 6 Hundred brother! Proud to be quit with you today!
Congrats bro, best of the best right here.
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600 days of being an honest bad ass quitter! Congratulations on another huge milestone,and for bringing a lot of us along for the ride! You are a great leader for quitters to follow!!
Cograts on 6 Hundred brother! Proud to be quit with you today!
Congrats bro, best of the best right here.
Nice 6 hundo! Keep killing it!
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600 days of being an honest bad ass quitter! Congratulations on another huge milestone,and for bringing a lot of us along for the ride! You are a great leader for quitters to follow!!
Cograts on 6 Hundred brother! Proud to be quit with you today!
Congrats bro, best of the best right here.
Nice 6 hundo! Keep killing it!
Congrats on 600 days of freedom and accountability, glad to have you as a feathered brother!
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600 days of being an honest bad ass quitter! Congratulations on another huge milestone,and for bringing a lot of us along for the ride! You are a great leader for quitters to follow!!
Cograts on 6 Hundred brother! Proud to be quit with you today!
Congrats bro, best of the best right here.
Nice 6 hundo! Keep killing it!
Congrats on 600 days of freedom and accountability, glad to have you as a feathered brother!
Congrats brother! Thanks for being in my corner, and walking around with big quit all the time!
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600 days of being an honest bad ass quitter! Congratulations on another huge milestone,and for bringing a lot of us along for the ride! You are a great leader for quitters to follow!!
Cograts on 6 Hundred brother! Proud to be quit with you today!
Congrats bro, best of the best right here.
Nice 6 hundo! Keep killing it!
Congrats on 600 days of freedom and accountability, glad to have you as a feathered brother!
Congrats brother! Thanks for being in my corner, and walking around with big quit all the time!
big quitter! Nice!
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600 days of being an honest bad ass quitter! Congratulations on another huge milestone,and for bringing a lot of us along for the ride! You are a great leader for quitters to follow!!
Cograts on 6 Hundred brother! Proud to be quit with you today!
Congrats bro, best of the best right here.
Nice 6 hundo! Keep killing it!
Congrats on 600 days of freedom and accountability, glad to have you as a feathered brother!
Congrats brother! Thanks for being in my corner, and walking around with big quit all the time!
big quitter! Nice!
I agree with Steakbomb. The best of the best. Great work Dagranger!
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600 days of being an honest bad ass quitter! Congratulations on another huge milestone,and for bringing a lot of us along for the ride! You are a great leader for quitters to follow!!
Cograts on 6 Hundred brother! Proud to be quit with you today!
Congrats bro, best of the best right here.
Nice 6 hundo! Keep killing it!
Congrats on 600 days of freedom and accountability, glad to have you as a feathered brother!
Congrats brother! Thanks for being in my corner, and walking around with big quit all the time!
big quitter! Nice!
I agree with Steakbomb. The best of the best. Great work Dagranger!
Sorry I'm late in welcoming you to the 6th floor! BAQ you are! Keep bringing the quit brother!
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700! Congratulations on another milestone of taking your life back one day at a time! Proud to quit with you today sir.
Next stop... 2 years!
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700! Congratulations on another milestone of taking your life back one day at a time! Proud to quit with you today sir.
Next stop... 2 years!
Awesome. Congrats, sir.
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700! Congratulations on another milestone of taking your life back one day at a time! Proud to quit with you today sir.
Next stop... 2 years!
Awesome. Congrats, sir.
Awesome, simply awesome. Another model citizen right here.
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700! Congratulations on another milestone of taking your life back one day at a time! Proud to quit with you today sir.
Next stop... 2 years!
Awesome. Congrats, sir.
Awesome, simply awesome. Another model citizen right here.
I missed this, but huge congrats Dagranger. You are an inspiration to a lot of us. Well done Bro!
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700! Congratulations on another milestone of taking your life back one day at a time! Proud to quit with you today sir.
Next stop... 2 years!
Awesome. Congrats, sir.
Awesome, simply awesome. Another model citizen right here.
I missed this, but huge congrats Dagranger. You are an inspiration to a lot of us. Well done Bro!
Thump me for missing it too. Congrats Dagranger, you're a top shelf quitter and supporter!
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700! Congratulations on another milestone of taking your life back one day at a time! Proud to quit with you today sir.
Next stop... 2 years!
Awesome. Congrats, sir.
Awesome, simply awesome. Another model citizen right here.
I missed this, but huge congrats Dagranger. You are an inspiration to a lot of us. Well done Bro!
Thump me for missing it too. Congrats Dagranger, you're a top shelf quitter and supporter!
Awesome job brother! Keep killing it.
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2nd year of freeeeedom!!!!!
Congratulations on a huge milestone. You are a great leader and mentor, and deserve a big celebration today! Quit with you today, and honored to be on this fight with you.
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You are badass, Dagranger! Congrats on 2 years!! People like you give us newbies confidence that we can do it to.
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Way to be Andy! Enjoy today! 2 years is so awesome! 'oh yeah' 'Cheers' 'band' 'wave' 'party2'
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I am late as hell but congrats on 2 years of freedom. I am glad to have a brother like you.
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Congratulations on 1,000 to a true leader.
Soak in the honor and pride dude. This milestone, that not so long ago sounded impossible, is yours! Honored to quit with you today.
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Congratulations on 1,000 to a true leader.
Soak in the honor and pride dude. This milestone, that not so long ago sounded impossible, is yours! Honored to quit with you today.
Congrats on the comma! Badass.
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You guys remember the look you would get every once in a while when you put a dip in.? That, I can't believe you do something so disgusting and stupid, look? God I hated those people. So self righteous and haughty....but somewhere along the last 1,000 days I have come to realize that those people....were right. Absolutely spot on right.
Even if it weren't addictive, dipping is a vile practice. Brown tongue, yellow teeth, crap under the fingernails. Holding something in your mouth that forces saliva to build up so much so that you have to spit every 30 seconds. (I have a theory that was my mouths way of trying to get the dip out), Filling up spitters, spilling spitters, falling asleep and drooling dip juice all over my pillows, spitting out the window of my car and missing, flecks of tobacco stuck in my teeth, turning my head when someone I loved went to kiss me...what in the world did we all sign up for when we put that shit in our mouths? It makes no fucking sense.
But the voice of addiction has a way of saying exactly what you want to hear,. Early on it told me how dip would help me fit in, or make me a better ball player, later it told me how dip was helping to control my appetite, or how it helped me relax, and/or focus. It somehow made me believe that I immeadiately liked people better if I knew they dipped. My addicted self spent years selling me snake oil and I bought can after can listening to all the twisted logic that comes with being an addict.
After 1,000 days of quit I can't help but be amazed at how strong my addiction is. For 1,000 days I have curb stomped all my urges, turned a deaf ear when something in me tries to convince me to buy a can. Time and time again I have stood up to the bully that dominated my life for decades and kicked its ass....but even after all of that...it won't die. I'm still addicted. I still feel the pull to cave. I still have to fight, almost daily. Thank God I post roll!
My October 2013 class had about 40 people reach their 100th day. Half never posted roll again, and by the end of the first year we only had five left. (FI, Boomer, Pinched, JLud and myself) This makes no sense to me. Are the rest cured of their addiction? If they are like me and failed time after time to quit in the past, why way would they abandon the one way that allowed them to succeed? When I post roll I am accountable, and maybe more importantly it also tells others posting that they are accountable to me. This isn't "a" way to quit...this is THE way. Because I am fighting daily, I am promising daily. That's how I quit today, and if I'm lucky enough to be quit tomorrow, that's how I will be quit then.
Happy Easter everyone!
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You guys remember the look you would get every once in a while when you put a dip in.? That, I can't believe you do something so disgusting and stupid, look? God I hated those people. So self righteous and haughty....but somewhere along the last 1,000 days I have come to realize that those people....were right. Absolutely spot on right.
Even if it weren't addictive, dipping is a vile practice. Brown tongue, yellow teeth, crap under the fingernails. Holding something in your mouth that forces saliva to build up so much so that you have to spit every 30 seconds. (I have a theory that was my mouths way of trying to get the dip out), Filling up spitters, spilling spitters, falling asleep and drooling dip juice all over my pillows, spitting out the window of my car and missing, flecks of tobacco stuck in my teeth, turning my head when someone I loved went to kiss me...what in the world did we all sign up for when we put that shit in our mouths? It makes no fucking sense.
But the voice of addiction has a way of saying exactly what you want to hear,. Early on it told me how dip would help me fit in, or make me a better ball player, later it told me how dip was helping to control my appetite, or how it helped me relax, and/or focus. It somehow made me believe that I immeadiately liked people better if I knew they dipped. My addicted self spent years selling me snake oil and I bought can after can listening to all the twisted logic that comes with being an addict.
After 1,000 days of quit I can't help but be amazed at how strong my addiction is. For 1,000 days I have curb stomped all my urges, turned a deaf ear when something in me tries to convince me to buy a can. Time and time again I have stood up to the bully that dominated my life for decades and kicked its ass....but even after all of that...it won't die. I'm still addicted. I still feel the pull to cave. I still have to fight, almost daily. Thank God I post roll!
My October 2013 class had about 40 people reach their 100th day. Half never posted roll again, and by the end of the first year we only had five left. (FI, Boomer, Pinched, JLud and myself) This makes no sense to me. Are the rest cured of their addiction? If they are like me and failed time after time to quit in the past, why way would they abandon the one way that allowed them to succeed? When I post roll I am accountable, and maybe more importantly it also tells others posting that they are accountable to me. This isn't "a" way to quit...this is THE way. Because I am fighting daily, I am promising daily. That's how I quit today, and if I'm lucky enough to be quit tomorrow, that's how I will be quit then.
Happy Easter everyone!
This. Is. Awesome. By the way... I love that my 10,000th post is on your 1,000th day. Now I really will celebrate big time!
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You guys remember the look you would get every once in a while when you put a dip in.? That, I can't believe you do something so disgusting and stupid, look? God I hated those people. So self righteous and haughty....but somewhere along the last 1,000 days I have come to realize that those people....were right. Absolutely spot on right.
Even if it weren't addictive, dipping is a vile practice. Brown tongue, yellow teeth, crap under the fingernails. Holding something in your mouth that forces saliva to build up so much so that you have to spit every 30 seconds. (I have a theory that was my mouths way of trying to get the dip out), Filling up spitters, spilling spitters, falling asleep and drooling dip juice all over my pillows, spitting out the window of my car and missing, flecks of tobacco stuck in my teeth, turning my head when someone I loved went to kiss me...what in the world did we all sign up for when we put that shit in our mouths? It makes no fucking sense.
But the voice of addiction has a way of saying exactly what you want to hear,. Early on it told me how dip would help me fit in, or make me a better ball player, later it told me how dip was helping to control my appetite, or how it helped me relax, and/or focus. It somehow made me believe that I immeadiately liked people better if I knew they dipped. My addicted self spent years selling me snake oil and I bought can after can listening to all the twisted logic that comes with being an addict.
After 1,000 days of quit I can't help but be amazed at how strong my addiction is. For 1,000 days I have curb stomped all my urges, turned a deaf ear when something in me tries to convince me to buy a can. Time and time again I have stood up to the bully that dominated my life for decades and kicked its ass....but even after all of that...it won't die. I'm still addicted. I still feel the pull to cave. I still have to fight, almost daily. Thank God I post roll!
My October 2013 class had about 40 people reach their 100th day. Half never posted roll again, and by the end of the first year we only had five left. (FI, Boomer, Pinched, JLud and myself) This makes no sense to me. Are the rest cured of their addiction? If they are like me and failed time after time to quit in the past, why way would they abandon the one way that allowed them to succeed? When I post roll I am accountable, and maybe more importantly it also tells others posting that they are accountable to me. This isn't "a" way to quit...this is THE way. Because I am fighting daily, I am promising daily. That's how I quit today, and if I'm lucky enough to be quit tomorrow, that's how I will be quit then.
Happy Easter everyone!
This. Is. Awesome. By the way... I love that my 10,000th post is on your 1,000th day. Now I really will celebrate big time!
Huge congrats on your comma Andy! Thank you for your support!
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You guys remember the look you would get every once in a while when you put a dip in.? That, I can't believe you do something so disgusting and stupid, look? God I hated those people. So self righteous and haughty....but somewhere along the last 1,000 days I have come to realize that those people....were right. Absolutely spot on right.
Even if it weren't addictive, dipping is a vile practice. Brown tongue, yellow teeth, crap under the fingernails. Holding something in your mouth that forces saliva to build up so much so that you have to spit every 30 seconds. (I have a theory that was my mouths way of trying to get the dip out), Filling up spitters, spilling spitters, falling asleep and drooling dip juice all over my pillows, spitting out the window of my car and missing, flecks of tobacco stuck in my teeth, turning my head when someone I loved went to kiss me...what in the world did we all sign up for when we put that shit in our mouths? It makes no fucking sense.
But the voice of addiction has a way of saying exactly what you want to hear,. Early on it told me how dip would help me fit in, or make me a better ball player, later it told me how dip was helping to control my appetite, or how it helped me relax, and/or focus. It somehow made me believe that I immeadiately liked people better if I knew they dipped. My addicted self spent years selling me snake oil and I bought can after can listening to all the twisted logic that comes with being an addict.
After 1,000 days of quit I can't help but be amazed at how strong my addiction is. For 1,000 days I have curb stomped all my urges, turned a deaf ear when something in me tries to convince me to buy a can. Time and time again I have stood up to the bully that dominated my life for decades and kicked its ass....but even after all of that...it won't die. I'm still addicted. I still feel the pull to cave. I still have to fight, almost daily. Thank God I post roll!
My October 2013 class had about 40 people reach their 100th day. Half never posted roll again, and by the end of the first year we only had five left. (FI, Boomer, Pinched, JLud and myself) This makes no sense to me. Are the rest cured of their addiction? If they are like me and failed time after time to quit in the past, why way would they abandon the one way that allowed them to succeed? When I post roll I am accountable, and maybe more importantly it also tells others posting that they are accountable to me. This isn't "a" way to quit...this is THE way. Because I am fighting daily, I am promising daily. That's how I quit today, and if I'm lucky enough to be quit tomorrow, that's how I will be quit then.
Happy Easter everyone!
This. Is. Awesome. By the way... I love that my 10,000th post is on your 1,000th day. Now I really will celebrate big time!
Huge congrats on your comma Andy! Thank you for your support!
What can I say ...seeing quitters who I respect and care about hit milestones like these is pure joy for me. Congratulations Andy, you deserve today! On a side note, enough pussy-footin' around, lets meet up soon.
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You guys remember the look you would get every once in a while when you put a dip in.? That, I can't believe you do something so disgusting and stupid, look? God I hated those people. So self righteous and haughty....but somewhere along the last 1,000 days I have come to realize that those people....were right. Absolutely spot on right.
Even if it weren't addictive, dipping is a vile practice. Brown tongue, yellow teeth, crap under the fingernails. Holding something in your mouth that forces saliva to build up so much so that you have to spit every 30 seconds. (I have a theory that was my mouths way of trying to get the dip out), Filling up spitters, spilling spitters, falling asleep and drooling dip juice all over my pillows, spitting out the window of my car and missing, flecks of tobacco stuck in my teeth, turning my head when someone I loved went to kiss me...what in the world did we all sign up for when we put that shit in our mouths? It makes no fucking sense.
But the voice of addiction has a way of saying exactly what you want to hear,. Early on it told me how dip would help me fit in, or make me a better ball player, later it told me how dip was helping to control my appetite, or how it helped me relax, and/or focus. It somehow made me believe that I immeadiately liked people better if I knew they dipped. My addicted self spent years selling me snake oil and I bought can after can listening to all the twisted logic that comes with being an addict.
After 1,000 days of quit I can't help but be amazed at how strong my addiction is. For 1,000 days I have curb stomped all my urges, turned a deaf ear when something in me tries to convince me to buy a can. Time and time again I have stood up to the bully that dominated my life for decades and kicked its ass....but even after all of that...it won't die. I'm still addicted. I still feel the pull to cave. I still have to fight, almost daily. Thank God I post roll!
My October 2013 class had about 40 people reach their 100th day. Half never posted roll again, and by the end of the first year we only had five left. (FI, Boomer, Pinched, JLud and myself) This makes no sense to me. Are the rest cured of their addiction? If they are like me and failed time after time to quit in the past, why way would they abandon the one way that allowed them to succeed? When I post roll I am accountable, and maybe more importantly it also tells others posting that they are accountable to me. This isn't "a" way to quit...this is THE way. Because I am fighting daily, I am promising daily. That's how I quit today, and if I'm lucky enough to be quit tomorrow, that's how I will be quit then.
Happy Easter everyone!
This. Is. Awesome. By the way... I love that my 10,000th post is on your 1,000th day. Now I really will celebrate big time!
Huge congrats on your comma Andy! Thank you for your support!
What can I say ...seeing quitters who I respect and care about hit milestones like these is pure joy for me. Congratulations Andy, you deserve today! On a side note, enough pussy-footin' around, lets meet up soon.
Nice comma brother! Awesome transformation into a BAQ legend :)
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You guys remember the look you would get every once in a while when you put a dip in.? That, I can't believe you do something so disgusting and stupid, look? God I hated those people. So self righteous and haughty....but somewhere along the last 1,000 days I have come to realize that those people....were right. Absolutely spot on right.
Even if it weren't addictive, dipping is a vile practice. Brown tongue, yellow teeth, crap under the fingernails. Holding something in your mouth that forces saliva to build up so much so that you have to spit every 30 seconds. (I have a theory that was my mouths way of trying to get the dip out), Filling up spitters, spilling spitters, falling asleep and drooling dip juice all over my pillows, spitting out the window of my car and missing, flecks of tobacco stuck in my teeth, turning my head when someone I loved went to kiss me...what in the world did we all sign up for when we put that shit in our mouths? It makes no fucking sense.
But the voice of addiction has a way of saying exactly what you want to hear,. Early on it told me how dip would help me fit in, or make me a better ball player, later it told me how dip was helping to control my appetite, or how it helped me relax, and/or focus. It somehow made me believe that I immeadiately liked people better if I knew they dipped. My addicted self spent years selling me snake oil and I bought can after can listening to all the twisted logic that comes with being an addict.
After 1,000 days of quit I can't help but be amazed at how strong my addiction is. For 1,000 days I have curb stomped all my urges, turned a deaf ear when something in me tries to convince me to buy a can. Time and time again I have stood up to the bully that dominated my life for decades and kicked its ass....but even after all of that...it won't die. I'm still addicted. I still feel the pull to cave. I still have to fight, almost daily. Thank God I post roll!
My October 2013 class had about 40 people reach their 100th day. Half never posted roll again, and by the end of the first year we only had five left. (FI, Boomer, Pinched, JLud and myself) This makes no sense to me. Are the rest cured of their addiction? If they are like me and failed time after time to quit in the past, why way would they abandon the one way that allowed them to succeed? When I post roll I am accountable, and maybe more importantly it also tells others posting that they are accountable to me. This isn't "a" way to quit...this is THE way. Because I am fighting daily, I am promising daily. That's how I quit today, and if I'm lucky enough to be quit tomorrow, that's how I will be quit then.
Happy Easter everyone!
This. Is. Awesome. By the way... I love that my 10,000th post is on your 1,000th day. Now I really will celebrate big time!
Huge congrats on your comma Andy! Thank you for your support!
What can I say ...seeing quitters who I respect and care about hit milestones like these is pure joy for me. Congratulations Andy, you deserve today! On a side note, enough pussy-footin' around, lets meet up soon.
Nice comma brother! Awesome transformation into a BAQ legend :)
I am healed every day that I post roll, but it is my fear of addiction that keeps me coming back every day to post roll. Us OG Duck Fips have stuck together through it all and I do not plan on changing that anytime soon. I have often wondered if all the others are still quit or if I would be too if I had been healed at day 100...but then I see that KTC not only helps me quit but it also helps me become bettter. It is very humbling to admit addiction and it takes truth and caring to let someone else in especially people who were complete strangers.
But like I said this is still working for me and I do not want to rick fucking that up.
Well written Andy, Happy Easter and I will see you on roll again tomorrow.
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You guys remember the look you would get every once in a while when you put a dip in.? That, I can't believe you do something so disgusting and stupid, look? God I hated those people. So self righteous and haughty....but somewhere along the last 1,000 days I have come to realize that those people....were right. Absolutely spot on right.
Even if it weren't addictive, dipping is a vile practice. Brown tongue, yellow teeth, crap under the fingernails. Holding something in your mouth that forces saliva to build up so much so that you have to spit every 30 seconds. (I have a theory that was my mouths way of trying to get the dip out), Filling up spitters, spilling spitters, falling asleep and drooling dip juice all over my pillows, spitting out the window of my car and missing, flecks of tobacco stuck in my teeth, turning my head when someone I loved went to kiss me...what in the world did we all sign up for when we put that shit in our mouths? It makes no fucking sense.
But the voice of addiction has a way of saying exactly what you want to hear,. Early on it told me how dip would help me fit in, or make me a better ball player, later it told me how dip was helping to control my appetite, or how it helped me relax, and/or focus. It somehow made me believe that I immeadiately liked people better if I knew they dipped. My addicted self spent years selling me snake oil and I bought can after can listening to all the twisted logic that comes with being an addict.
After 1,000 days of quit I can't help but be amazed at how strong my addiction is. For 1,000 days I have curb stomped all my urges, turned a deaf ear when something in me tries to convince me to buy a can. Time and time again I have stood up to the bully that dominated my life for decades and kicked its ass....but even after all of that...it won't die. I'm still addicted. I still feel the pull to cave. I still have to fight, almost daily. Thank God I post roll!
My October 2013 class had about 40 people reach their 100th day. Half never posted roll again, and by the end of the first year we only had five left. (FI, Boomer, Pinched, JLud and myself) This makes no sense to me. Are the rest cured of their addiction? If they are like me and failed time after time to quit in the past, why way would they abandon the one way that allowed them to succeed? When I post roll I am accountable, and maybe more importantly it also tells others posting that they are accountable to me. This isn't "a" way to quit...this is THE way. Because I am fighting daily, I am promising daily. That's how I quit today, and if I'm lucky enough to be quit tomorrow, that's how I will be quit then.
Happy Easter everyone!
This. Is. Awesome. By the way... I love that my 10,000th post is on your 1,000th day. Now I really will celebrate big time!
Huge congrats on your comma Andy! Thank you for your support!
What can I say ...seeing quitters who I respect and care about hit milestones like these is pure joy for me. Congratulations Andy, you deserve today! On a side note, enough pussy-footin' around, lets meet up soon.
Nice comma brother! Awesome transformation into a BAQ legend :)
I am healed every day that I post roll, but it is my fear of addiction that keeps me coming back every day to post roll. Us OG Duck Fips have stuck together through it all and I do not plan on changing that anytime soon. I have often wondered if all the others are still quit or if I would be too if I had been healed at day 100...but then I see that KTC not only helps me quit but it also helps me become bettter. It is very humbling to admit addiction and it takes truth and caring to let someone else in especially people who were complete strangers.
But like I said this is still working for me and I do not want to rick fucking that up.
Well written Andy, Happy Easter and I will see you on roll again tomorrow.
Gratz man, you were a big part of my early quit, and see you tomorrow on roll call.
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I haven't posted much on this site other than roll call for a while, but I recently hit four years and I thought I'd share a glimmer of hope for those fighting what seems like a losing battle against their addiction to dip. Stick with it! The payoff is worth the fight.
For me the first 100 days was insanity....almost all of my waking thought was consumed with my fight. No one can go through that without making a real change in who they are. Quitting for a day is hard but doable, quitting for life means you are committed to Changing your life. That commitment has to come from somewhere deep inside, that tells you day after day that your old life is over, and there is no going back. I'm not sure what the secret formula is, but this site was the only thing that gave me the fortitude to survive that god awful shitty time, that I had failed to get through so many times.
The next year or so was much easier. I still had craves but they came less frequently and I got into a routine that worked. For the most part I thought this was my life. I'd have a crave after eating, or while coaching my kids, or doing yardwork, I'd stare at the cans of dip in the gas station whenever I went inside, but my life was manageable and I figured the craves were just the bed I'd have to sleep in after decades of addiction. The one factor that stayed the same was KTC was still a daily routine for me.
I'm not sure when it happened but somewhere along the way I stopped having daily cravings for dip...I'd walk into a gas station, buy whatever I came in to get and not even notice the dip display. Every once in a while I still have something resembling a crave but nowhere near the magnitude I had gone through.
I assume some of you who are holding on to your quit with everything you've got may read this and think "fuck you! I can't think out one day let alone four years, this does nothing for me!" I would totally get that, in fact I'm sure it's what I would have thought 4 summers ago. But I want to tell you, there is a life without dip out there where you can focus on your family, your career, your health, your religion, and any other thing that makes you alive without having to think about dip and quitting dip. So please please stick with it. Life on the other side is worth every agony you are experiencing!
KTC brought me this far and I really believe I'll be posting here as long as there are folks willing to take my promise.
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I haven't posted much on this site other than roll call for a while, but I recently hit four years and I thought I'd share a glimmer of hope for those fighting what seems like a losing battle against their addiction to dip. Stick with it! The payoff is worth the fight.
For me the first 100 days was insanity....almost all of my waking thought was consumed with my fight. No one can go through that without making a real change in who they are. Quitting for a day is hard but doable, quitting for life means you are committed to Changing your life. That commitment has to come from somewhere deep inside, that tells you day after day that your old life is over, and there is no going back. I'm not sure what the secret formula is, but this site was the only thing that gave me the fortitude to survive that god awful shitty time, that I had failed to get through so many times.
The next year or so was much easier. I still had craves but they came less frequently and I got into a routine that worked. For the most part I thought this was my life. I'd have a crave after eating, or while coaching my kids, or doing yardwork, I'd stare at the cans of dip in the gas station whenever I went inside, but my life was manageable and I figured the craves were just the bed I'd have to sleep in after decades of addiction. The one factor that stayed the same was KTC was still a daily routine for me.
I'm not sure when it happened but somewhere along the way I stopped having daily cravings for dip...I'd walk into a gas station, buy whatever I came in to get and not even notice the dip display. Every once in a while I still have something resembling a crave but nowhere near the magnitude I had gone through.
I assume some of you who are holding on to your quit with everything you've got may read this and think "fuck you! I can't think out one day let alone four years, this does nothing for me!" I would totally get that, in fact I'm sure it's what I would have thought 4 summers ago. But I want to tell you, there is a life without dip out there where you can focus on your family, your career, your health, your religion, and any other thing that makes you alive without having to think about dip and quitting dip. So please please stick with it. Life on the other side is worth every agony you are experiencing!
KTC brought me this far and I really believe I'll be posting here as long as there are folks willing to take my promise.
Every word of this rings true. I used to hate reading this stuff from guys with a comma. Now I'm living it too.
Quitting results in benefits we could never have imagined. Thanks for posting this Andy.
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I haven't posted much on this site other than roll call for a while, but I recently hit four years and I thought I'd share a glimmer of hope for those fighting what seems like a losing battle against their addiction to dip. Stick with it! The payoff is worth the fight.
For me the first 100 days was insanity....almost all of my waking thought was consumed with my fight. No one can go through that without making a real change in who they are. Quitting for a day is hard but doable, quitting for life means you are committed to Changing your life. That commitment has to come from somewhere deep inside, that tells you day after day that your old life is over, and there is no going back. I'm not sure what the secret formula is, but this site was the only thing that gave me the fortitude to survive that god awful shitty time, that I had failed to get through so many times.
The next year or so was much easier. I still had craves but they came less frequently and I got into a routine that worked. For the most part I thought this was my life. I'd have a crave after eating, or while coaching my kids, or doing yardwork, I'd stare at the cans of dip in the gas station whenever I went inside, but my life was manageable and I figured the craves were just the bed I'd have to sleep in after decades of addiction. The one factor that stayed the same was KTC was still a daily routine for me.
I'm not sure when it happened but somewhere along the way I stopped having daily cravings for dip...I'd walk into a gas station, buy whatever I came in to get and not even notice the dip display. Every once in a while I still have something resembling a crave but nowhere near the magnitude I had gone through.
I assume some of you who are holding on to your quit with everything you've got may read this and think "fuck you! I can't think out one day let alone four years, this does nothing for me!" I would totally get that, in fact I'm sure it's what I would have thought 4 summers ago. But I want to tell you, there is a life without dip out there where you can focus on your family, your career, your health, your religion, and any other thing that makes you alive without having to think about dip and quitting dip. So please please stick with it. Life on the other side is worth every agony you are experiencing!
KTC brought me this far and I really believe I'll be posting here as long as there are folks willing to take my promise.
Every word of this rings true. I used to hate reading this stuff from guys with a comma. Now I'm living it too.
Quitting results in benefits we could never have imagined. Thanks for posting this Andy.
I know you have no idea who this guy is posting on your thread, but I just wanted to say thanks for writing that. I guess I just needed it this morning. It's just been a crazy busy week. Just nonstop. Been either home or vacationing all week, but I have not stopped. But just the hecticness of it with traveling and family and even yard maintenance obstacles has been stressful and I have just had an uneasy feeling all week. I'm battling the dip and the bottle, so I don't know if that makes my uneasy feelings different or worse than anybody else's, but the number of times I've thought about dip and beer this week has been a little unrelenting and unsettling.
Reading that this morning calmed me down, refocused me, and generally just made me feel AMAZING. Thank you.
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19th floors of quit is Bad Ass, even for a Green Bay fan. Proud to quit with you today, catch you on roll for 1,901.
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19th floors of quit is Bad Ass, even for a Green Bay fan. Proud to quit with you today, catch you on roll for 1,901.
Congrats on 19th
Well done sir.
Rawls 1392
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19th floors of quit is Bad Ass, even for a Green Bay fan. Proud to quit with you today, catch you on roll for 1,901.
Congrats on 19th
Well done sir.
Rawls 1392
Congrats Dags on crushing another great milestone! 'party'
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I haven't posted much on this site other than roll call for a while, but I recently hit four years and I thought I'd share a glimmer of hope for those fighting what seems like a losing battle against their addiction to dip. Stick with it! The payoff is worth the fight.
For me the first 100 days was insanity....almost all of my waking thought was consumed with my fight. No one can go through that without making a real change in who they are. Quitting for a day is hard but doable, quitting for life means you are committed to Changing your life. That commitment has to come from somewhere deep inside, that tells you day after day that your old life is over, and there is no going back. I'm not sure what the secret formula is, but this site was the only thing that gave me the fortitude to survive that god awful shitty time, that I had failed to get through so many times.
The next year or so was much easier. I still had craves but they came less frequently and I got into a routine that worked. For the most part I thought this was my life. I'd have a crave after eating, or while coaching my kids, or doing yardwork, I'd stare at the cans of dip in the gas station whenever I went inside, but my life was manageable and I figured the craves were just the bed I'd have to sleep in after decades of addiction. The one factor that stayed the same was KTC was still a daily routine for me.
I'm not sure when it happened but somewhere along the way I stopped having daily cravings for dip...I'd walk into a gas station, buy whatever I came in to get and not even notice the dip display. Every once in a while I still have something resembling a crave but nowhere near the magnitude I had gone through.
I assume some of you who are holding on to your quit with everything you've got may read this and think "fuck you! I can't think out one day let alone four years, this does nothing for me!" I would totally get that, in fact I'm sure it's what I would have thought 4 summers ago. But I want to tell you, there is a life without dip out there where you can focus on your family, your career, your health, your religion, and any other thing that makes you alive without having to think about dip and quitting dip. So please please stick with it. Life on the other side is worth every agony you are experiencing!
KTC brought me this far and I really believe I'll be posting here as long as there are folks willing to take my promise.
Every word of this rings true. I used to hate reading this stuff from guys with a comma. Now I'm living it too.
Quitting results in benefits we could never have imagined. Thanks for posting this Andy.
I know you have no idea who this guy is posting on your thread, but I just wanted to say thanks for writing that. I guess I just needed it this morning. It's just been a crazy busy week. Just nonstop. Been either home or vacationing all week, but I have not stopped. But just the hecticness of it with traveling and family and even yard maintenance obstacles has been stressful and I have just had an uneasy feeling all week. I'm battling the dip and the bottle, so I don't know if that makes my uneasy feelings different or worse than anybody else's, but the number of times I've thought about dip and beer this week has been a little unrelenting and unsettling.
Reading that this morning calmed me down, refocused me, and generally just made me feel AMAZING. Thank you.
Similar to PhuctUp, you donÂ’t know me from a hole in the ground. However, for someone 51 days into their quit and has struggled the last few days, I needed to know there was light at the end of the tunnel. I also needed an idea of how far off that light is. Thank you for sharing this, was spot on what I needed to read.
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I haven't posted much on this site other than roll call for a while, but I recently hit four years and I thought I'd share a glimmer of hope for those fighting what seems like a losing battle against their addiction to dip. Stick with it! The payoff is worth the fight.
For me the first 100 days was insanity....almost all of my waking thought was consumed with my fight. No one can go through that without making a real change in who they are. Quitting for a day is hard but doable, quitting for life means you are committed to Changing your life. That commitment has to come from somewhere deep inside, that tells you day after day that your old life is over, and there is no going back. I'm not sure what the secret formula is, but this site was the only thing that gave me the fortitude to survive that god awful shitty time, that I had failed to get through so many times.
The next year or so was much easier. I still had craves but they came less frequently and I got into a routine that worked. For the most part I thought this was my life. I'd have a crave after eating, or while coaching my kids, or doing yardwork, I'd stare at the cans of dip in the gas station whenever I went inside, but my life was manageable and I figured the craves were just the bed I'd have to sleep in after decades of addiction. The one factor that stayed the same was KTC was still a daily routine for me.
I'm not sure when it happened but somewhere along the way I stopped having daily cravings for dip...I'd walk into a gas station, buy whatever I came in to get and not even notice the dip display. Every once in a while I still have something resembling a crave but nowhere near the magnitude I had gone through.
I assume some of you who are holding on to your quit with everything you've got may read this and think "fuck you! I can't think out one day let alone four years, this does nothing for me!" I would totally get that, in fact I'm sure it's what I would have thought 4 summers ago. But I want to tell you, there is a life without dip out there where you can focus on your family, your career, your health, your religion, and any other thing that makes you alive without having to think about dip and quitting dip. So please please stick with it. Life on the other side is worth every agony you are experiencing!
KTC brought me this far and I really believe I'll be posting here as long as there are folks willing to take my promise.
Every word of this rings true. I used to hate reading this stuff from guys with a comma. Now I'm living it too.
Quitting results in benefits we could never have imagined. Thanks for posting this Andy.
I know you have no idea who this guy is posting on your thread, but I just wanted to say thanks for writing that. I guess I just needed it this morning. It's just been a crazy busy week. Just nonstop. Been either home or vacationing all week, but I have not stopped. But just the hecticness of it with traveling and family and even yard maintenance obstacles has been stressful and I have just had an uneasy feeling all week. I'm battling the dip and the bottle, so I don't know if that makes my uneasy feelings different or worse than anybody else's, but the number of times I've thought about dip and beer this week has been a little unrelenting and unsettling.
Reading that this morning calmed me down, refocused me, and generally just made me feel AMAZING. Thank you.
Similar to PhuctUp, you donÂ’t know me from a hole in the ground. However, for someone 51 days into their quit and has struggled the last few days, I needed to know there was light at the end of the tunnel. I also needed an idea of how far off that light is. Thank you for sharing this, was spot on what I needed to read.
You couldnÂ’t have picked a better example of brotherhood and accountability than Dagranger.
He posts daily. Keeps his group engaged. And he wins.
Follow his example and you will enjoy a feeedom that you never imagined. The pain you are feeling now pales in comparison to the reward ahead. I promise.