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Hello All -
So I'm cruising the internet last night and I come across this site and think I'll give it a whirl to see if it can aid in my "quit". I took my last dip of the nasty Grizzly long cut wintergreen on the 18th of this month but foolishly convinced myself (as I have on several occasions) that I can chew on a cigar because just not the same thing so my last chew on a cigar, or last time nicotine touched my mouth was this Wednesday, July 27. So now starting my 3rd day fighting this fucking monster.
Little history...I'm 39 and took my first dip when I was 18 or 19 while in college. Some other guys were doing it so I was like hell, that looks cool. Hated it. But, I persevered and continued sticking that shit in my mouth and it eventually became a hardcore addiction...20 years in the making and dipping at least a can a day for as long as I can remember.
I guess I relate almost anything now to having a dip...triggers one may call it. I wake up in the morning and get ready for work, constantly thinking about that first dip I will take in the car on the way to the office. I buy disposable coffee cups so that I can grab a cup of coffee and chug it down and use the cup to spit in. For days I do not make coffee I'll stop by Starbucks and grab a cup of coffee and an extra cup to spit in. While in the office I dip all day. I travel quite a bit on my job so road trips always trigger the need to have it in my mouth. While in hotels at night I am bored and will always have a dip in my mouth. At night at home I stay up late, pretending I need to work, so I can dip while my wife and kids are asleep. During the day I will come up with errands I need to run and when my kids want to come with me I tell them "no", because I need quiet time, have to make business calls, or whatever other lie I can come up with so that I can dip, which is the only reason I'm out "running errands" in the first place. Hell, I'm preaching to the choir here, for those who have quit or are trying to quit you understand how there are so many things that trigger that thought in your brain to throw in a dip. Hell I'm thinking in the back of my mind right now how good it would be to have a dip in. But I'm not going to do it.
I guess it all finally came to head last week. Like others I'm sure, I've quit dozens of times but I was always weak. I would pray for strength but always fell week. I lied repeatedly to my wife that I was quitting or had quit, but I returned to it. This last week, after a successful long stretch of fooling my wife into thinking I quit, she walks into my home office (of which she rarely steps foot into so I considered it "safe") and picked up the scent immediately. I had gotten lazy and she found some cups with spit in my trashcan. She was FURIOUS to put it lightly..."how can you continue to do this to put your health at risk, do you want to leave me a widow, do you want your kids to grow up without you???", needless to say she was pissed. She didn't talk to me for 3-4 days. I told her I quit but she doesn't believe me....hell, maybe I don't believe myself.
Sorry for the rambling and lengthy post. I'm gonna give this a try. Honestly I do feel like this "quitting time" is different. I'm determined and eager to continue this journey. I need to figure where I need to post for whatever group I will be in.
I'm done with this crap. I fucking hate that I am controlled by it. I look at the shit in the spit cup and am disgusted at myself for putting this vile crap in my mouth, and all the same I continue to think how good it would be to put another pinch of this nasty crap in my mouth. I can't do that anymore. Thanks for the support and I hope I can return the favor of encouragement to others as we continue on this journey together.
Paul
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Hello All -
So I'm cruising the internet last night and I come across this site and think I'll give it a whirl to see if it can aid in my "quit". I took my last dip of the nasty Grizzly long cut wintergreen on the 18th of this month but foolishly convinced myself (as I have on several occasions) that I can chew on a cigar because just not the same thing so my last chew on a cigar, or last time nicotine touched my mouth was this Wednesday, July 27. So now starting my 3rd day fighting this fucking monster.
Little history...I'm 39 and took my first dip when I was 18 or 19 while in college. Some other guys were doing it so I was like hell, that looks cool. Hated it. But, I persevered and continued sticking that shit in my mouth and it eventually became a hardcore addiction...20 years in the making and dipping at least a can a day for as long as I can remember.
I guess I relate almost anything now to having a dip...triggers one may call it. I wake up in the morning and get ready for work, constantly thinking about that first dip I will take in the car on the way to the office. I buy disposable coffee cups so that I can grab a cup of coffee and chug it down and use the cup to spit in. For days I do not make coffee I'll stop by Starbucks and grab a cup of coffee and an extra cup to spit in. While in the office I dip all day. I travel quite a bit on my job so road trips always trigger the need to have it in my mouth. While in hotels at night I am bored and will always have a dip in my mouth. At night at home I stay up late, pretending I need to work, so I can dip while my wife and kids are asleep. During the day I will come up with errands I need to run and when my kids want to come with me I tell them "no", because I need quiet time, have to make business calls, or whatever other lie I can come up with so that I can dip, which is the only reason I'm out "running errands" in the first place. Hell, I'm preaching to the choir here, for those who have quit or are trying to quit you understand how there are so many things that trigger that thought in your brain to throw in a dip. Hell I'm thinking in the back of my mind right now how good it would be to have a dip in. But I'm not going to do it.
I guess it all finally came to head last week. Like others I'm sure, I've quit dozens of times but I was always weak. I would pray for strength but always fell week. I lied repeatedly to my wife that I was quitting or had quit, but I returned to it. This last week, after a successful long stretch of fooling my wife into thinking I quit, she walks into my home office (of which she rarely steps foot into so I considered it "safe") and picked up the scent immediately. I had gotten lazy and she found some cups with spit in my trashcan. She was FURIOUS to put it lightly..."how can you continue to do this to put your health at risk, do you want to leave me a widow, do you want your kids to grow up without you???", needless to say she was pissed. She didn't talk to me for 3-4 days. I told her I quit but she doesn't believe me....hell, maybe I don't believe myself.
Sorry for the rambling and lengthy post. I'm gonna give this a try. Honestly I do feel like this "quitting time" is different. I'm determined and eager to continue this journey. I need to figure where I need to post for whatever group I will be in.
I'm done with this crap. I fucking hate that I am controlled by it. I look at the shit in the spit cup and am disgusted at myself for putting this vile crap in my mouth, and all the same I continue to think how good it would be to put another pinch of this nasty crap in my mouth. I can't do that anymore. Thanks for the support and I hope I can return the favor of encouragement to others as we continue on this journey together.
Paul
dont quit for your wife. dont quit for your kids. quit for yourself. quit every day. dont put that garbage in your mouth anymore....
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Okay Paul. Let me tell you difference between what you are doing now as compared to the past...you have quit. You are done. You have had your last dip. Our mentality is do or do not. We don't flip flop around with words like "try" or "hope". You put your mind to it and get it done by your own accord. There is no other special magic involved other than being a man of your word and getting some solid support. Support that you couldn't buy. We're no nic substitutes so no gum or anything.
Hit the Welcome Center (the warm inviting pink link in the upper left). Read through that. I suggest you read everything on this site. The more you know the safer your quit will be.
Post roll. Every damn day. No excuses. "I can't get to..." or "but it just doesn't..." that shit don't fly. Don't fuck with the program. You get up, you post roll first thing. You put your word down and you stick to it all day.
If your word is in jeopardy, reach out. Get on this site and read. Get on this site and chat. Text a quit brother/sister. Call a quit brother/sister. There is no reason to consume nicotine again. None.
Your quit group is November:
index.php?showtopic=5023 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=5023)
Folks going through it just like you. Get to know them. The more involved you are the safer your quit.
Read. Post. Get involved. Reach out. We do it all one day at a time. You quit today and face tomorrow when it comes. Don't concern yourself with next week or next month or Christmas or whatnot. Focus on today and deal with tomorrow when its staring you in the mirror.
Welcome aboard.
-Soul
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Welcome to the best decision that you have ever made. I look forward to seeing your word every morning that you quit. The awesome part about this quit is that we are not quitting forever, we are quitting each and every day just for that day. Those that have come before us understood that forever was too long. So each day when you post roll you are making a promise to everyone including yourself that you will not have nicotine just for the day.
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Trying is ghey, attempts are lame Hope is a fat chick from high school.
Just do it. You'll have support coming out of the woodwork over here. We want you to be successfull. Drink the koolaid brother...yummy
As other said, check out the Welcome Center and jump on in...
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Thanks fellas! Full steam ahead...just posted first time on Roll Call. One day at a time - I'm done with this shit. F U nicotine and that little monster in my head who makes me crave it!
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Thanks fellas! Full steam ahead...just posted first time on Roll Call. One day at a time - I'm done with this shit. F U nicotine and that little monster in my head who makes me crave it!
Hell yeah. It's a fight for your life..literally. These first few days are shitty but it gets better.
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Thanks fellas! Full steam ahead...just posted first time on Roll Call. One day at a time - I'm done with this shit. F U nicotine and that little monster in my head who makes me crave it!
Hell yeah. It's a fight for your life..literally. These first few days are shitty but it gets better.
AgLaw-
Congratulations! Roll call is HUGE! If you haven't already picked up on it, It's kind of the cornerstone of what we do. You mentioned in your intro "...Hell, maybe I don't believe myself". Boy have I been there, 438 days ago. That's where Roll Call comes in. That simple post puts a bullet in the dome of any Self-Doubt you may be harboring. Yeah yeah, your wife is gonna try and call your bluff for a while..."OH yeah, your fuckin' lier, your Quit JUST like last time eh?" Take this for what it is. She's been lied to, Time is the only healer now. I'm speaking from experience by the way. My wife thought i was done for over a year before she busted my lame ass.
Anyways, you've found the path. Now stay on it. No excuses now.
CC
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I'm doing it - thanks for the words of support. I like the Roll Call idea a lot. I wish I had come across this site before. I stumbled across it last night when my wife was giving me the riot act (I do know because she is just concerned) because a friend of her dad's was just recently diagnosed with bladder cancer and it was linked to dipping. I was like huh??? So I googled it and sure as shit it is. Anyway, during that perusal on google I came across this website. Glad I clicked. I see the significance. I posted on the Roll Call around 6:00 this morning. About thirty minutes ago I had a big bowl of oatmeal and while I'm finishing that little fucker in my head is saying, "the wife is at the gym, the kids are watching cartoons, go to the store and grab a can" -now I'm just pissed that he is there. Anyway, thought about how couple of hours ago I posted on the Roll Call and committed to the day so not falling victim to it like a little bitch like I have been for so long.
Cheers and have a great weekend fellas!
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I'm doing it - thanks for the words of support. I like the Roll Call idea a lot. I wish I had come across this site before. I stumbled across it last night when my wife was giving me the riot act (I do know because she is just concerned) because a friend of her dad's was just recently diagnosed with bladder cancer and it was linked to dipping. I was like huh??? So I googled it and sure as shit it is. Anyway, during that perusal on google I came across this website. Glad I clicked. I see the significance. I posted on the Roll Call around 6:00 this morning. About thirty minutes ago I had a big bowl of oatmeal and while I'm finishing that little fucker in my head is saying, "the wife is at the gym, the kids are watching cartoons, go to the store and grab a can" -now I'm just pissed that he is there. Anyway, thought about how couple of hours ago I posted on the Roll Call and committed to the day so not falling victim to it like a little bitch like I have been for so long.
Cheers and have a great weekend fellas!
Ag - your story is amazing and congratulations on doing this today. Remember, it's a ONE day promise. You just have to make it to bed tonight. Tomorrow post roll, repeat. My first handful of days was hour by hour. I'm proud to be quit with you today. You'll find that you aren't alone. CC already said he hid it, I hid it for 6 years and came clean 20 days into my quit. You want to talk about FURIOUS? Don't f' with a redhead, it's NOT a pretty site. Anyway, I'm proud to be quit with you today. You need to get numbers immediately and use them if you're a tough spot. Use live chat, read HOF speeches. Read read read. Again proud to be quit with you brother.
Denny
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I'm loving this site. I'm seeing how my story is so similar to pretty much everyone on here, all coming down to having your life controlled by this little freaking monster in your head that tells you that you need to put this shit in your mouth to get you back to even and then when that buzz goes away, repeat. The circumstances may be different but it is all the same. I feel like a fool with all the lies and how I would modify my day to squeeze in a dip. I must say it is comforting seeing that I'm among others who know EXACTLY what it is like. I'd get busted by my wife and I'd argue with her that I just couldn't help it, that it was an addiction but in her eyes I was just being weak by choosing to put that in my mouth and risking my future with my children....I think it is both. I always knew I was foolish. I'd think, what a freaking dumb dick I am to put something in my mouth that can hurt me...and for 20 years! Anyway, I can already tell this website is going to help me a great deal and I'm going to commit to it full bore ahead. No where else can you share with like minded individuals and bounce off each other frustrations and get support. Damn I wish I had discovered this a long time ago.
Funny, I haven't been able to sleep for shit the last few days since I had the last bit of nicotine in my body. I was wondering what the hell is wrong with me till I read on here how others have that same thing happen.
Question: substitutes for the oral fixation a good idea or best to just toss it all? In the last 4 days I've been stuffing sunflower seeds in my mouth (of course lots of sodium, calories, etc. but not nicotine) and hard candy (Werther's).
Paul
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Sunflower seeds, chewing gum, taffy,beef jerky,hard candy, toothpicks (careful with these) and there is a plethora of fake products out there that contain no tobacco or nicotine like Oregon Mint Snuff or Smokey Mountain etc.. Whatever it takes :D
If you shop around you may find unsalted sunflower seeds at wal-marts,walgreens,or the larger grocery stores that have big candy/snack sections. Making your own jerky is way cheaper and you can control the sodium levels.
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AgLawyer,
Welcome aboard. I quit 94 days ago and I am glad I did. I am also 39 with a young family and dipped all day long---at the office, during the communte and at home.
You must take it day by day. You are only responsible for quitting today. Do whatever it takes today to quit---let nothing stand in the way of today's quit and your WORD! After a while the days will mount up and things will get better.
Pm me if you need anything
LL
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Anyway, I can already tell this website is going to help me a great deal and I'm going to commit to it full bore ahead. No where else can you share with like minded individuals and bounce off each other frustrations and get support. Damn I wish I had discovered this a long time ago.
Funny, I haven't been able to sleep for shit the last few days since I had the last bit of nicotine in my body. I was wondering what the hell is wrong with me till I read on here how others have that same thing happen.
Question: substitutes for the oral fixation a good idea or best to just toss it all? In the last 4 days I've been stuffing sunflower seeds in my mouth (of course lots of sodium, calories, etc. but not nicotine) and hard candy (Werther's).
Paul
You're only going to get out of it what you put in. Number 1 important is post roll every day no exception and keep your word. Next day repeat. Stay close to this website, it just might save your life.
To fake or not to fake: I chose not to use fake but have used seeds on and off. Much more in the first couple weeks. Everyone is different, I don't think there's a right or wrong answer, as long as you keep nicotine out of your system is number 1.
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Anyway, I can already tell this website is going to help me a great deal and I'm going to commit to it full bore ahead. No where else can you share with like minded individuals and bounce off each other frustrations and get support. Damn I wish I had discovered this a long time ago.
Funny, I haven't been able to sleep for shit the last few days since I had the last bit of nicotine in my body. I was wondering what the hell is wrong with me till I read on here how others have that same thing happen.
Question: substitutes for the oral fixation a good idea or best to just toss it all? In the last 4 days I've been stuffing sunflower seeds in my mouth (of course lots of sodium, calories, etc. but not nicotine) and hard candy (Werther's).
Paul
You're only going to get out of it what you put in. Number 1 important is post roll every day no exception and keep your word. Next day repeat. Stay close to this website, it just might save your life.
To fake or not to fake: I chose not to use fake but have used seeds on and off. Much more in the first couple weeks. Everyone is different, I don't think there's a right or wrong answer, as long as you keep nicotine out of your system is number 1.
Ag I was were you were 18 days ago. Denny was the first to reach out to me on my first day. I can promise you that days get brighter each one that goes by. And they get MUCH brighter.
I am still a newbie myself but I can tell you that Day 18 feels like Day 1000. But just quit today. Tomorrow is tomorrow and you don't worry about it today.
Everyone is here for you. Take ownership of the brotherhood.
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The support here is fantastic! I'm enjoying this brotherhood and plan to embrace this day by day to kick this bullshit. My wife and I went to the gym this morning and I told her about this forum and also spilled the beans about how I've been sneaking around to dip behind her back, told her all my little secret routines, where I hide the shit, etc. I feel like an absolute fool articulating it but damn, I've literally been dipping my entire adult life from 18-39....but 39 is done...gave it 21 years and that's it. The wife is of course supportive and thinks this is a great idea but she's seen me quit many times before (well, listened to my bullshit where I told her I was quitting and then as soon as she went to bed I was putting a big dip in) but this time it is for real...nothing but a positive outlook from here on out, or at least day by day...baby steps. I like the principle...don't think about tomorrow or next week or forever, think about just getting thru today...psychologically it makes a hell of a lot of sense and the reality is that this shit is ALL psychological at this point.
Hope all continue to have a great nicotineLESS day!
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The support here is fantastic! I'm enjoying this brotherhood and plan to embrace this day by day to kick this bullshit. My wife and I went to the gym this morning and I told her about this forum and also spilled the beans about how I've been sneaking around to dip behind her back, told her all my little secret routines, where I hide the shit, etc. I feel like an absolute fool articulating it but damn, I've literally been dipping my entire adult life from 18-39....but 39 is done...gave it 21 years and that's it. The wife is of course supportive and thinks this is a great idea but she's seen me quit many times before (well, listened to my bullshit where I told her I was quitting and then as soon as she went to bed I was putting a big dip in) but this time it is for real...nothing but a positive outlook from here on out, or at least day by day...baby steps. I like the principle...don't think about tomorrow or next week or forever, think about just getting thru today...psychologically it makes a hell of a lot of sense and the reality is that this shit is ALL psychological at this point.
Hope all continue to have a great nicotineLESS day!
We're glad you're on board and I'm glad to be quit with you today. You have it right, one day at a time. PM me if you need anything. You being quit makes me being quit all that much easier because someone else is going through something similar. Pretty awesome, huh?
jmiah
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Trying is ghey, attempts are lame Hope is a fat chick from high school.
Just do it. You'll have support coming out of the woodwork over here. We want you to be successfull. Drink the koolaid brother...yummy
As other said, check out the Welcome Center and jump on in...
can't buy support like that
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The support here is fantastic! I'm enjoying this brotherhood and plan to embrace this day by day to kick this bullshit. My wife and I went to the gym this morning and I told her about this forum and also spilled the beans about how I've been sneaking around to dip behind her back, told her all my little secret routines, where I hide the shit, etc. I feel like an absolute fool articulating it but damn, I've literally been dipping my entire adult life from 18-39....but 39 is done...gave it 21 years and that's it. The wife is of course supportive and thinks this is a great idea but she's seen me quit many times before (well, listened to my bullshit where I told her I was quitting and then as soon as she went to bed I was putting a big dip in) but this time it is for real...nothing but a positive outlook from here on out, or at least day by day...baby steps. I like the principle...don't think about tomorrow or next week or forever, think about just getting thru today...psychologically it makes a hell of a lot of sense and the reality is that this shit is ALL psychological at this point.
Hope all continue to have a great nicotineLESS day!
We're glad you're on board and I'm glad to be quit with you today. You have it right, one day at a time. PM me if you need anything. You being quit makes me being quit all that much easier because someone else is going through something similar. Pretty awesome, huh?
jmiah
Aglawyer - get yer happy, quittin' ass to November and start posting roll.
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The support here is fantastic! I'm enjoying this brotherhood and plan to embrace this day by day to kick this bullshit. My wife and I went to the gym this morning and I told her about this forum and also spilled the beans about how I've been sneaking around to dip behind her back, told her all my little secret routines, where I hide the shit, etc. I feel like an absolute fool articulating it but damn, I've literally been dipping my entire adult life from 18-39....but 39 is done...gave it 21 years and that's it. The wife is of course supportive and thinks this is a great idea but she's seen me quit many times before (well, listened to my bullshit where I told her I was quitting and then as soon as she went to bed I was putting a big dip in) but this time it is for real...nothing but a positive outlook from here on out, or at least day by day...baby steps. I like the principle...don't think about tomorrow or next week or forever, think about just getting thru today...psychologically it makes a hell of a lot of sense and the reality is that this shit is ALL psychological at this point.
Hope all continue to have a great nicotineLESS day!
We're glad you're on board and I'm glad to be quit with you today. You have it right, one day at a time. PM me if you need anything. You being quit makes me being quit all that much easier because someone else is going through something similar. Pretty awesome, huh?
jmiah
Aglawyer - get yer happy, quittin' ass to November and start posting roll.
I'm all over it like stink on shit! I see folks talking on here about exchanging numbers or emails - I don't want to invade someone's privacy by asking in case they don't want to do that but I would like to exchange with some folks too so that I could throw a text message out if I'm feeling the little bastard take control and I'm not around a computer or if I'm out of town on business so I can pass along that I'm still beating the little shit bastard but just not near a computer so please post the Roll for me. Anyone cool with swapping numbers or emails with me? Much obliged - have a great day!
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So almost done with a full day at the office - sitting here with a cup full of sunflower seed shells and I've thought no less than 50 times about having a dip but NOPE, not happening. Office time is always perfect dipping time....wife is away so can't get busted and could care less if secretary sees it. Anyway, not looking for a pat on the ass, just wanted to articulate to those who understand the difficulty getting thru this shit...entire adult life a bitch to this shit and feeling good that I refuse to fall victim to it any longer. If I can do it, ANYONE can!
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could care less if secretary sees it.
last time I showed it to my secretary I had to attend an 2 day sexual harassment workshop. _
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So almost done with a full day at the office - sitting here with a cup full of sunflower seed shells and I've thought no less than 50 times about having a dip but NOPE, not happening. Office time is always perfect dipping time....wife is away so can't get busted and could care less if secretary sees it. Anyway, not looking for a pat on the ass, just wanted to articulate to those who understand the difficulty getting thru this shit...entire adult life a bitch to this shit and feeling good that I refuse to fall victim to it any longer. If I can do it, ANYONE can!
Strong work on staying quit today. I'm on day 41 and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think I'd like to have a dip. The difference is that I'm Quit and I don't do that shit anymore. Doesn't stop the urges though...I don't know if it ever will. I got a little bent out of shape this morning when I couldn't find my beef jerky too...maybe I'm addicted to that now...who knows? Anyway, keep up the good work, and you've got my number if you need it.
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So almost done with a full day at the office - sitting here with a cup full of sunflower seed shells and I've thought no less than 50 times about having a dip but NOPE, not happening. Office time is always perfect dipping time....wife is away so can't get busted and could care less if secretary sees it. Anyway, not looking for a pat on the ass, just wanted to articulate to those who understand the difficulty getting thru this shit...entire adult life a bitch to this shit and feeling good that I refuse to fall victim to it any longer. If I can do it, ANYONE can!
Strong work on staying quit today. I'm on day 41 and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think I'd like to have a dip. The difference is that I'm Quit and I don't do that shit anymore. Doesn't stop the urges though...I don't know if it ever will. I got a little bent out of shape this morning when I couldn't find my beef jerky too...maybe I'm addicted to that now...who knows? Anyway, keep up the good work, and you've got my number if you need it.
Very nice work friend.
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Thanks fellas - one day at a time. I'm realizing more and more, even at this early stage of less than a week, that it is pretty much just psychological.
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seeing that you are an aggie, you are very wise! Keep up the good work man, life is so much better without the nic bitch strokin you. Ever need any help drop me a pm.
Gig Em!
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Gracias! Yeah, life is much better without this nasty shit. 7 days may not seem like a lot but sure feels like it to me - wouldn't have every imagined going without that shit in my mouth for 7 hours much less 7 days. Thanks in huge part to the support on this board - knowing you are amongst others in the same boat makes it that much more bearable to get through it. It's one thing telling my wife or friends I'm quitting but they have no clue what it is like to be addicted to this shit. I will read shit on this site and just laugh how similar the stories are. My favorite is one I read the other day about a dude who had this feeling in his ear like there were bugs crawling in it - I got that the first couple of days! Too funny. I'm sure my colleagues in my office are enjoying these past few days - not seeing the nasty ass cups in my office and the shit floating in the toilet when I would dump out the spit cups. Damn that shit is N-A-S-T-Y! I would often just look in the cup at that spit and mud looking shit and think what a fucking moron I am that this came out of my mouth!!!!!
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could care less if secretary sees it.
last time I showed it to my secretary I had to attend an 2 day sexual harassment workshop. _
She's still laughing, wondering why it's so much smaller than she has seen. 'crackup'
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klark - NOW I get it, ha...good one. I was wondering, why in the hell are you getting shit for showing her your dip cup, ha. Sorry, was slow yesterday - I will blame it on the nicotine withdrawal fog, ha.
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I wish you could edit something in the subject line. I do not fancy the "(I hope)" part...
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I wish you could edit something in the subject line. I do not fancy the "(I hope)" part...
Then it's a monument to growth.
Keep it, in that case.
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I wish you could edit something in the subject line. I do not fancy the "(I hope)" part...
done....
no need for hope here. seems you came to realize that doing is all that matters.
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I wish you could edit something in the subject line. I do not fancy the "(I hope)" part...
done....
no need for hope here. seems you came to realize that doing is all that matters.
Dan waives his magic wand and POOF.....now if he could just use that wand to get the tide rollin' this year.
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I wish you could edit something in the subject line. I do not fancy the "(I hope)" part...
done....
no need for hope here. seems you came to realize that doing is all that matters.
Dan waives his magic wand and POOF.....now if he could just use that wand to get the tide rollin' this year.
I'd like to eliminate the mistakes I made as a teenager please. If I disappear from here you'll know it worked - but then, you wouldn't know I disappeared because I'll have never needed to come here, in which case Dan would not have reversed my mistakes. Damn. I'm back
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I wish you could edit something in the subject line. I do not fancy the "(I hope)" part...
done....
no need for hope here. seems you came to realize that doing is all that matters.
Dan waives his magic wand and POOF.....now if he could just use that wand to get the tide rollin' this year.
I'd like to eliminate the mistakes I made as a teenager please. If I disappear from here you'll know it worked - but then, you wouldn't know I disappeared because I'll have never needed to come here, in which case Dan would not have reversed my mistakes. Damn. I'm back
Not going to take any magic from me...they are stacked enough as it is now. I feel pretty damn confident about another NC.
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I wish you could edit something in the subject line. I do not fancy the "(I hope)" part...
done....
no need for hope here. seems you came to realize that doing is all that matters.
Dan waives his magic wand and POOF.....now if he could just use that wand to get the tide rollin' this year.
I'd like to eliminate the mistakes I made as a teenager please. If I disappear from here you'll know it worked - but then, you wouldn't know I disappeared because I'll have never needed to come here, in which case Dan would not have reversed my mistakes. Damn. I'm back
Not going to take any magic from me...they are stacked enough as it is now. I feel pretty damn confident about another NC.
No different than any other bammer you will talk to. "Paaaaaaaaauuuuuulllllllllll, I'm looking over the schedule for the next decade, and I just don't see any losses, Finebomb. So my question is will the Tide ever lose another game? I'll hang up and listen."
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I wish you could edit something in the subject line. I do not fancy the "(I hope)" part...
done....
no need for hope here. seems you came to realize that doing is all that matters.
Dan waives his magic wand and POOF.....now if he could just use that wand to get the tide rollin' this year.
I'd like to eliminate the mistakes I made as a teenager please. If I disappear from here you'll know it worked - but then, you wouldn't know I disappeared because I'll have never needed to come here, in which case Dan would not have reversed my mistakes. Damn. I'm back
Not going to take any magic from me...they are stacked enough as it is now. I feel pretty damn confident about another NC.
No different than any other bammer you will talk to. "Paaaaaaaaauuuuuulllllllllll, I'm looking over the schedule for the next decade, and I just don't see any losses, Finebomb. So my question is will the Tide ever lose another game? I'll hang up and listen."
I think if they were to schedule the Falcons, Jets, or Packers....well then there is a possibility they may lose. But aside from that, yeah I don't see it happening.
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I wish you could edit something in the subject line. I do not fancy the "(I hope)" part...
done....
no need for hope here. seems you came to realize that doing is all that matters.
Dan waives his magic wand and POOF.....now if he could just use that wand to get the tide rollin' this year.
KICK ASS - thanks! Such a simple couple of words, "I hope". But words with such meaning. To "hope" is to desire or to wish. I've read so many things on this board I can't keep track but someone posted something about the difference between "quit" and "quitting" - kinda the same thing. I don't "hope" to be done...I AM DONE.
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I wish you could edit something in the subject line. I do not fancy the "(I hope)" part...
done....
no need for hope here. seems you came to realize that doing is all that matters.
Dan waives his magic wand and POOF.....now if he could just use that wand to get the tide rollin' this year.
KICK ASS - thanks! Such a simple couple of words, "I hope". But words with such meaning. To "hope" is to desire or to wish. I've read so many things on this board I can't keep track but someone posted something about the difference between "quit" and "quitting" - kinda the same thing. I don't "hope" to be done...I AM DONE.
right on ag!!!
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I wish you could edit something in the subject line. I do not fancy the "(I hope)" part...
done....
no need for hope here. seems you came to realize that doing is all that matters.
Dan waives his magic wand and POOF.....now if he could just use that wand to get the tide rollin' this year.
KICK ASS - thanks! Such a simple couple of words, "I hope". But words with such meaning. To "hope" is to desire or to wish. I've read so many things on this board I can't keep track but someone posted something about the difference between "quit" and "quitting" - kinda the same thing. I don't "hope" to be done...I AM DONE.
right on ag!!!
Outstanding!
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Ultimate Challenge Number One --- Passed.
Went to a rehearsal dinner/party for a friend getting married. After the formal festivities about 8 of us guys (college buds) went to a bar for some (er, a lot of) drinks. Out of the 8 of us, 6 of them were either smoking a cigarette, smoking a cigar or dipping. On the television in the bar they were playing ESPN and while there was no sound I could tell it had something to do with flashy football players or something like that. The screen flashed numerous times scenes of Jim McMahon (former QB of Bears) with a fat dip in. Nonetheless, the night was filled with nicotine all around me.
I literally almost went thru an entire package of cinnamon gum but quite frankly, I'm not sure I really needed to. Maybe I did, not sure. There were certainly moments that would flash before me to have a dip or stick a cigar in my mouth. However, that was it...just moments...I didn't cave and I didn't want to.
Quite frankly, I was nervous heading to the bar. I almost posted roll again just to reinforce my promise but I didn't cause didn't want to look like weak. Now, in retrospect, I'm glad for things that were thrown in my face. I'm glad to know that my quit is strong that I can look at nicotine (several times over) and not cave or even seriously consider caving.
Don't get me wrong, I know I'm not invincible. I know that nicotine continues to fuck with my head throughout the day. I know that 9 days quit does not equal being cured of 21 years of heavy nicotine use. Most importantly though, I know that the strength certainly and most definitely existed to stay quit as day 9 reached conclusion - and I get to wake up in the morning and post roll to commit to being quit for the 10th day.
Anyway, my little thread so just wanted to throw that down to articulate for me what I accomplished. The next real challenge will be on Monday when I go on a business trip - those road trips are major triggers. Nonetheless, I'm not going to worry about that right yet.
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Ag,
Good job. Anticipate the triggers/craves and have a plan. Each trigger and crave is part of the mind/body recovering. The quit is a daily process of triggers and craves that we must go through not around.
Proud to be quit with you!
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The next real challenge will be on Monday when I go on a business trip - those road trips are major triggers. Nonetheless, I'm not going to worry about that right yet.
You have a plan there ag? Be proactive not reactive. You have already identified that shit is coming. Now get ready for it. How will you combat those triggers?
Protect your quit.
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Ultimate Challenge Number One --- Passed.
Went to a rehearsal dinner/party for a friend getting married. After the formal festivities about 8 of us guys (college buds) went to a bar for some (er, a lot of) drinks. Out of the 8 of us, 6 of them were either smoking a cigarette, smoking a cigar or dipping. On the television in the bar they were playing ESPN and while there was no sound I could tell it had something to do with flashy football players or something like that. The screen flashed numerous times scenes of Jim McMahon (former QB of Bears) with a fat dip in. Nonetheless, the night was filled with nicotine all around me.
I literally almost went thru an entire package of cinnamon gum but quite frankly, I'm not sure I really needed to. Maybe I did, not sure. There were certainly moments that would flash before me to have a dip or stick a cigar in my mouth. However, that was it...just moments...I didn't cave and I didn't want to.
Quite frankly, I was nervous heading to the bar. I almost posted roll again just to reinforce my promise but I didn't cause didn't want to look like weak. Now, in retrospect, I'm glad for things that were thrown in my face. I'm glad to know that my quit is strong that I can look at nicotine (several times over) and not cave or even seriously consider caving.
Don't get me wrong, I know I'm not invincible. I know that nicotine continues to fuck with my head throughout the day. I know that 9 days quit does not equal being cured of 21 years of heavy nicotine use. Most importantly though, I know that the strength certainly and most definitely existed to stay quit as day 9 reached conclusion - and I get to wake up in the morning and post roll to commit to being quit for the 10th day.
Anyway, my little thread so just wanted to throw that down to articulate for me what I accomplished. The next real challenge will be on Monday when I go on a business trip - those road trips are major triggers. Nonetheless, I'm not going to worry about that right yet.
don't mean to bust in on your thread, but you sound like you are a pretty smart quitter. Is this wisdom gained thru experiences in past 9 days or have you been reading alot? Either way, looks like these early revalations will make the happy road to freedom an eaiser path...but don't get complacent. Great job on the double digits!
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Ultimate Challenge Number One --- Passed.
Went to a rehearsal dinner/party for a friend getting married. After the formal festivities about 8 of us guys (college buds) went to a bar for some (er, a lot of) drinks. Out of the 8 of us, 6 of them were either smoking a cigarette, smoking a cigar or dipping. On the television in the bar they were playing ESPN and while there was no sound I could tell it had something to do with flashy football players or something like that. The screen flashed numerous times scenes of Jim McMahon (former QB of Bears) with a fat dip in. Nonetheless, the night was filled with nicotine all around me.Â
I literally almost went thru an entire package of cinnamon gum but quite frankly, I'm not sure I really needed to. Maybe I did, not sure. There were certainly moments that would flash before me to have a dip or stick a cigar in my mouth. However, that was it...just moments...I didn't cave and I didn't want to.Â
Quite frankly, I was nervous heading to the bar. I almost posted roll again just to reinforce my promise but I didn't cause didn't want to look like weak. Now, in retrospect, I'm glad for things that were thrown in my face. I'm glad to know that my quit is strong that I can look at nicotine (several times over) and not cave or even seriously consider caving.
Don't get me wrong, I know I'm not invincible. I know that nicotine continues to fuck with my head throughout the day. I know that 9 days quit does not equal being cured of 21 years of heavy nicotine use. Most importantly though, I know that the strength certainly and most definitely existed to stay quit as day 9 reached conclusion - and I get to wake up in the morning and post roll to commit to being quit for the 10th day.
Anyway, my little thread so just wanted to throw that down to articulate for me what I accomplished. The next real challenge will be on Monday when I go on a business trip - those road trips are major triggers. Nonetheless, I'm not going to worry about that right yet.
don't mean to bust in on your thread, but you sound like you are a pretty smart quitter. Is this wisdom gained thru experiences in past 9 days or have you been reading alot? Either way, looks like these early revalations will make the happy road to freedom an eaiser path...but don't get complacent. Great job on the double digits!
Well, I don't know about "wisdom" but yeah, recent revelation here and this site is really the fundamental key to my quit...hands down. After 21 years I am just fed up using the shit. But yes, I have spent literally hours reading stuff on this site, from the companion site blogs to just individual threads that started at someone's beginning to where they are today. I will certainly not get complacent - a battle I will wage every day. Quitting the quit is NOT an alternative.
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Well done, Ag!!! Same as you, almost all my buddies dip/smoke. A while back, I had to post to brag about staying quit while playing golf (big trigger for me). Everyone else was dipping. I had been quit about a month or so. That is when I truly started to believe that I could do this.
Road trips are another big trigger for me...still is a year later. Just post roll, keep your word and know that we are counting on you. We believe in you.
Stay strong, stay quit.
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Well done, Ag!!! Same as you, almost all my buddies dip/smoke. A while back, I had to post to brag about staying quit while playing golf (big trigger for me). Everyone else was dipping. I had been quit about a month or so. That is when I truly started to believe that I could do this.
Road trips are another big trigger for me...still is a year later. Just post roll, keep your word and know that we are counting on you. We believe in you.
Stay strong, stay quit.
Good job Ag. Surviving known triggers makes your quit stronger and is liberating. It boots your self-esteem and confidence. What it tells you is yes, I've got this, I'm still quit, nice try Nic, you lose. JT
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Ultimate Challenge Number One --- Passed.
Went to a rehearsal dinner/party for a friend getting married. After the formal festivities about 8 of us guys (college buds) went to a bar for some (er, a lot of) drinks. Out of the 8 of us, 6 of them were either smoking a cigarette, smoking a cigar or dipping. On the television in the bar they were playing ESPN and while there was no sound I could tell it had something to do with flashy football players or something like that. The screen flashed numerous times scenes of Jim McMahon (former QB of Bears) with a fat dip in. Nonetheless, the night was filled with nicotine all around me.Â
I literally almost went thru an entire package of cinnamon gum but quite frankly, I'm not sure I really needed to. Maybe I did, not sure. There were certainly moments that would flash before me to have a dip or stick a cigar in my mouth. However, that was it...just moments...I didn't cave and I didn't want to.Â
Quite frankly, I was nervous heading to the bar. I almost posted roll again just to reinforce my promise but I didn't cause didn't want to look like weak. Now, in retrospect, I'm glad for things that were thrown in my face. I'm glad to know that my quit is strong that I can look at nicotine (several times over) and not cave or even seriously consider caving.
Don't get me wrong, I know I'm not invincible. I know that nicotine continues to fuck with my head throughout the day. I know that 9 days quit does not equal being cured of 21 years of heavy nicotine use. Most importantly though, I know that the strength certainly and most definitely existed to stay quit as day 9 reached conclusion - and I get to wake up in the morning and post roll to commit to being quit for the 10th day.
Anyway, my little thread so just wanted to throw that down to articulate for me what I accomplished. The next real challenge will be on Monday when I go on a business trip - those road trips are major triggers. Nonetheless, I'm not going to worry about that right yet.
don't mean to bust in on your thread, but you sound like you are a pretty smart quitter. Is this wisdom gained thru experiences in past 9 days or have you been reading alot? Either way, looks like these early revalations will make the happy road to freedom an eaiser path...but don't get complacent. Great job on the double digits!
Well, I don't know about "wisdom" but yeah, recent revelation here and this site is really the fundamental key to my quit...hands down. After 21 years I am just fed up using the shit. But yes, I have spent literally hours reading stuff on this site, from the companion site blogs to just individual threads that started at someone's beginning to where they are today. I will certainly not get complacent - a battle I will wage every day. Quitting the quit is NOT an alternative.
Good shit for a lawyer.
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The next real challenge will be on Monday when I go on a business trip - those road trips are major triggers. Nonetheless, I'm not going to worry about that right yet.
You have a plan there ag? Be proactive not reactive. You have already identified that shit is coming. Now get ready for it. How will you combat those triggers?
Protect your quit.
Thanks to all for the constant support.
Souliman - honestly, no I do not yet have a solid plan...well, I plan to of course post roll that morning. Thinking I may post again right before I hit the road. And maybe say something like committing to post when I get to my destination. In the past trips like this (300 mile drive) was a time when I would rarely not have a dip in. So this will certainly be a challenge - but I'll get thru it. Suggestions?
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Personal observations or reflections...I find myself constantly eager to tell those in my life how I WAS a 21 year user of nicotine but am now quit for X amount of days. It is odd because while I user I was TOTALLY a closet dipper - even though I went thru a can a day the only people who had personal knowledge of my constant use was my secretary. Maybe a good thing - coming clean to my friends and family possibly helps me keep my word. Do others do this?
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The next real challenge will be on Monday when I go on a business trip - those road trips are major triggers. Nonetheless, I'm not going to worry about that right yet.
You have a plan there ag? Be proactive not reactive. You have already identified that shit is coming. Now get ready for it. How will you combat those triggers?
Protect your quit.
Thanks to all for the constant support.
Souliman - honestly, no I do not yet have a solid plan...well, I plan to of course post roll that morning. Thinking I may post again right before I hit the road. And maybe say something like committing to post when I get to my destination. In the past trips like this (300 mile drive) was a time when I would rarely not have a dip in. So this will certainly be a challenge - but I'll get thru it. Suggestions?
Gmann employs the "gay sex at rest areas" approach. Don't follow that lead.
LOOT suggests dipping cinnamon Altoids. Seeds. Jolly ranchers. Phone numbers for quitters.
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Personal observations or reflections...I find myself constantly eager to tell those in my life how I WAS a 21 year user of nicotine but am now quit for X amount of days. It is odd because while I user I was TOTALLY a closet dipper - even though I went thru a can a day the only people who had personal knowledge of my constant use was my secretary. Maybe a good thing - coming clean to my friends and family possibly helps me keep my word. Do others do this?
It's all about accountability. No one wants to face the "still clean?" question from family if you ain't. And you know family will ask.
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The next real challenge will be on Monday when I go on a business trip - those road trips are major triggers. Nonetheless, I'm not going to worry about that right yet.
You have a plan there ag? Be proactive not reactive. You have already identified that shit is coming. Now get ready for it. How will you combat those triggers?
Protect your quit.
Thanks to all for the constant support.
Souliman - honestly, no I do not yet have a solid plan...well, I plan to of course post roll that morning. Thinking I may post again right before I hit the road. And maybe say something like committing to post when I get to my destination. In the past trips like this (300 mile drive) was a time when I would rarely not have a dip in. So this will certainly be a challenge - but I'll get thru it. Suggestions?
Gmann employs the "gay sex at rest areas" approach. Don't follow that lead.
LOOT suggests dipping cinnamon Altoids. Seeds. Jolly ranchers. Phone numbers for quitters.
employs the "gay sex at rest areas" approach
this site is like watching comedy central. You guys are fucking great.
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The next real challenge will be on Monday when I go on a business trip - those road trips are major triggers. Nonetheless, I'm not going to worry about that right yet.
You have a plan there ag? Be proactive not reactive. You have already identified that shit is coming. Now get ready for it. How will you combat those triggers?
Protect your quit.
Thanks to all for the constant support.
Souliman - honestly, no I do not yet have a solid plan...well, I plan to of course post roll that morning. Thinking I may post again right before I hit the road. And maybe say something like committing to post when I get to my destination. In the past trips like this (300 mile drive) was a time when I would rarely not have a dip in. So this will certainly be a challenge - but I'll get thru it. Suggestions?
Post roll. Get some numbers. Big Red gum. Licorice. DO NOT service transvestite cheerleaders along the interstate regardless of the benefits touted by other members.
I'm a fan of the written word AG. When you put some effort into writing, you put some effort into organizing your thoughts. Which leads to "get your head right and your ass will follow". So, if you can organize your thoughts, you can put yourself on a controlled path.
Good quitting brother.
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Personal observations or reflections...I find myself constantly eager to tell those in my life how I WAS a 21 year user of nicotine but am now quit for X amount of days. It is odd because while I user I was TOTALLY a closet dipper - even though I went thru a can a day the only people who had personal knowledge of my constant use was my secretary. Maybe a good thing - coming clean to my friends and family possibly helps me keep my word. Do others do this?
Nothing wrong with this. Remember, you have chosen freedom. It is natural that you would want to share and celebrate this decision with others. It is liberating as well and feels good. Finally, it builds accountability. You can't let down those whom shared this with. You'll look like a douche if you do.
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The next real challenge will be on Monday when I go on a business trip - those road trips are major triggers. Nonetheless, I'm not going to worry about that right yet.
You have a plan there ag? Be proactive not reactive. You have already identified that shit is coming. Now get ready for it. How will you combat those triggers?
Protect your quit.
Thanks to all for the constant support.
Souliman - honestly, no I do not yet have a solid plan...well, I plan to of course post roll that morning. Thinking I may post again right before I hit the road. And maybe say something like committing to post when I get to my destination. In the past trips like this (300 mile drive) was a time when I would rarely not have a dip in. So this will certainly be a challenge - but I'll get thru it. Suggestions?
Gmann employs the "gay sex at rest areas" approach. Don't follow that lead.
LOOT suggests dipping cinnamon Altoids. Seeds. Jolly ranchers. Phone numbers for quitters.
employs the "gay sex at rest areas" approach
this site is like watching comedy central. You guys are fucking great.
Yeah, I'm a foot tapper. So what? FULooT.
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The next real challenge will be on Monday when I go on a business trip - those road trips are major triggers. Nonetheless, I'm not going to worry about that right yet.
You have a plan there ag? Be proactive not reactive. You have already identified that shit is coming. Now get ready for it. How will you combat those triggers?
Protect your quit.
Thanks to all for the constant support.
Souliman - honestly, no I do not yet have a solid plan...well, I plan to of course post roll that morning. Thinking I may post again right before I hit the road. And maybe say something like committing to post when I get to my destination. In the past trips like this (300 mile drive) was a time when I would rarely not have a dip in. So this will certainly be a challenge - but I'll get thru it. Suggestions?
Gmann employs the "gay sex at rest areas" approach. Don't follow that lead.
LOOT suggests dipping cinnamon Altoids. Seeds. Jolly ranchers. Phone numbers for quitters.
employs the "gay sex at rest areas" approach
this site is like watching comedy central. You guys are fucking great.
Yeah, I'm a foot tapper. So what? FULooT.
Wide stance?
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The next real challenge will be on Monday when I go on a business trip - those road trips are major triggers. Nonetheless, I'm not going to worry about that right yet.
You have a plan there ag? Be proactive not reactive. You have already identified that shit is coming. Now get ready for it. How will you combat those triggers?
Protect your quit.
Thanks to all for the constant support.
Souliman - honestly, no I do not yet have a solid plan...well, I plan to of course post roll that morning. Thinking I may post again right before I hit the road. And maybe say something like committing to post when I get to my destination. In the past trips like this (300 mile drive) was a time when I would rarely not have a dip in. So this will certainly be a challenge - but I'll get thru it. Suggestions?
Gmann employs the "gay sex at rest areas" approach. Don't follow that lead.
LOOT suggests dipping cinnamon Altoids. Seeds. Jolly ranchers. Phone numbers for quitters.
Note to self - don't stop at rest areas. Check.
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Weird. Lately (last 3 days or so) I've posted roll and later gone on the site and noticed my post has vanished. Not a huge deal, I just repost. Curious if I'm doing something wrong. Is this somehow related to comments I see that say "bumped"? Wondering what "bumped" means. Anyone know?
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Personal observations or reflections...I find myself constantly eager to tell those in my life how I WAS a 21 year user of nicotine but am now quit for X amount of days. It is odd because while I user I was TOTALLY a closet dipper - even though I went thru a can a day the only people who had personal knowledge of my constant use was my secretary. Maybe a good thing - coming clean to my friends and family possibly helps me keep my word. Do others do this?
Nothing wrong with this. Remember, you have chosen freedom. It is natural that you would want to share and celebrate this decision with others. It is liberating as well and feels good. Finally, it builds accountability. You can't let down those whom shared this with. You'll look like a douche if you do.
It is liberating and maybe subconsciously I know that this is REALLY it so there is no embarrassment in speaking of dipping in the past tense as opposed to them seeing me walk around spitting in a coke bottle with shit in my teeth. Also like you say, it builds accountability so would hate to look them in the eye down the road and tell them I was a douchebag and failed. Thanks for the support, counselor and keep up the good work with YOUR quit.
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The next real challenge will be on Monday when I go on a business trip - those road trips are major triggers. Nonetheless, I'm not going to worry about that right yet.
You have a plan there ag? Be proactive not reactive. You have already identified that shit is coming. Now get ready for it. How will you combat those triggers?
Protect your quit.
Thanks to all for the constant support.
Souliman - honestly, no I do not yet have a solid plan...well, I plan to of course post roll that morning. Thinking I may post again right before I hit the road. And maybe say something like committing to post when I get to my destination. In the past trips like this (300 mile drive) was a time when I would rarely not have a dip in. So this will certainly be a challenge - but I'll get thru it. Suggestions?
Gmann employs the "gay sex at rest areas" approach. Don't follow that lead.
LOOT suggests dipping cinnamon Altoids. Seeds. Jolly ranchers. Phone numbers for quitters.
employs the "gay sex at rest areas" approach
this site is like watching comedy central. You guys are fucking great.
Yeah, I'm a foot tapper. So what? FULooT.
Wide stance?
That defense doesn't work.
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Well I'm getting ready for a big time trigger event - have a business trip that includes about 4-5 hours on the road and then the alone time in the hotel. I use to love these times because it meant that special quality lovefest time between my can of Grizzly and me without interruption or fear of my wife catching me. What a moron. Anyway, I'm not caving, no way no how - I just wanted to articulate the issue here to make me even more accountable - no way I would toss aside the 12 day quit I'm on. So that is my promise - a 4-5 hour drive and nothing will touch my mouth except for sunflower seeds and cinnamon gum...well maybe some snacks along the way if I stop at Bucee's.
Strength to all out there to not quit the quit.
Paul
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Paul, you got this. I just went thru the same thing. I've been on the road for work for 10 days now and I've been able to do it. If I can stay quit thru this then you got it too.
Everything you've read on this site is what helped me. Post roll every morning. Have your plan in place and use it if you have to. Also enjoy it. I admit it ain't all great, but when the moments that you realize you are free and you can enjoy it, wow, those moments are fantastic.
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Paul, you got this. I just went thru the same thing. I've been on the road for work for 10 days now and I've been able to do it. If I can stay quit thru this then you got it too.
Everything you've read on this site is what helped me. Post roll every morning. Have your plan in place and use it if you have to. Also enjoy it. I admit it ain't all great, but when the moments that you realize you are free and you can enjoy it, wow, those moments are fantastic.
Thanks for the support. Yeah, everything going cool. I've stopped at 2 gas stations so far along the way and in each one while paying I looked at my nemesis Grizzly and told him and his buddie to suck my dick. Bastards.
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Paul, you got this. I just went thru the same thing. I've been on the road for work for 10 days now and I've been able to do it. If I can stay quit thru this then you got it too.
Everything you've read on this site is what helped me. Post roll every morning. Have your plan in place and use it if you have to. Also enjoy it. I admit it ain't all great, but when the moments that you realize you are free and you can enjoy it, wow, those moments are fantastic.
Thanks for the support. Yeah, everything going cool. I've stopped at 2 gas stations so far along the way and in each one while paying I looked at my nemesis Grizzly and told him and his buddie to suck my dick. Bastards.
Aglawyer - I have had 2 business road trips since I quit in late May. 4+ hour drives in the car. Days in a conference room by myself reviewing dox, etc. All prime dip time. Looks like you are winning. Cussing Nic is liberating. Keep it up. Tell yourself: I do not need that crap to enjoy a nice road trip away from the office. Because the truth is, you absolutely do not need it. JT
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Personal observations or reflections...I find myself constantly eager to tell those in my life how I WAS a 21 year user of nicotine but am now quit for X amount of days. It is odd because while I user I was TOTALLY a closet dipper - even though I went thru a can a day the only people who had personal knowledge of my constant use was my secretary. Maybe a good thing - coming clean to my friends and family possibly helps me keep my word. Do others do this?
I am totally with you on this Aglawyer. I've told my boss, most of the people that work for me, all the guys at the golf course, etc. It is really strange to think about it after I read your post....I do think there is an element of both pride and accountability. My only issue with it has been when I'm telling someone about it as an excuse as to why I'm being an asshole...lol. Great thought and keep it up man!
cwca97
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Paul, you got this. I just went thru the same thing. I've been on the road for work for 10 days now and I've been able to do it. If I can stay quit thru this then you got it too.
Everything you've read on this site is what helped me. Post roll every morning. Have your plan in place and use it if you have to. Also enjoy it. I admit it ain't all great, but when the moments that you realize you are free and you can enjoy it, wow, those moments are fantastic.
Thanks for the support. Yeah, everything going cool. I've stopped at 2 gas stations so far along the way and in each one while paying I looked at my nemesis Grizzly and told him and his buddie to suck my dick. Bastards.
Aglawyer - I have had 2 business road trips since I quit in late May. 4+ hour drives in the car. Days in a conference room by myself reviewing dox, etc. All prime dip time. Looks like you are winning. Cussing Nic is liberating. Keep it up. Tell yourself: I do not need that crap to enjoy a nice road trip away from the office. Because the truth is, you absolutely do not need it. JT
Thanks man and yes, I feel like I am WINNING (Charlie Sheen would be proud). So I just stop again and this time I actually articulate to the gal at the cashier how much I despise the cans behind her - tell her I quit. She says, "well if you need any motivators you need to come back here because there is this one guy who buys it here and who after dipping for 6 years has lost part of his lip." Little signs like that help me along.
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Personal observations or reflections...I find myself constantly eager to tell those in my life how I WAS a 21 year user of nicotine but am now quit for X amount of days. It is odd because while I user I was TOTALLY a closet dipper - even though I went thru a can a day the only people who had personal knowledge of my constant use was my secretary. Maybe a good thing - coming clean to my friends and family possibly helps me keep my word. Do others do this?
I am totally with you on this Aglawyer. I've told my boss, most of the people that work for me, all the guys at the golf course, etc. It is really strange to think about it after I read your post....I do think there is an element of both pride and accountability. My only issue with it has been when I'm telling someone about it as an excuse as to why I'm being an asshole...lol. Great thought and keep it up man!
cwca97
Thanks buddy and kudos to you as well for YOUR quit. Keep that up!
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Additional therapeutic source other than seeds and gum - listening to Playboy Radio on Sirius - these girls are nice and dirty - easy to forget about dipping when listening to this on open road. (Note: I'm not typing and driving.)
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Additional therapeutic source other than seeds and gum - listening to Playboy Radio on Sirius - these girls are nice and dirty - easy to forget about dipping when listening to this on open road. (Note: I'm not typing and driving.)
We know where at least one of your hands are :rolleyes:
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Personal observations or reflections...I find myself constantly eager to tell those in my life how I WAS a 21 year user of nicotine but am now quit for X amount of days. It is odd because while I user I was TOTALLY a closet dipper - even though I went thru a can a day the only people who had personal knowledge of my constant use was my secretary. Maybe a good thing - coming clean to my friends and family possibly helps me keep my word. Do others do this?
I am totally with you on this Aglawyer. I've told my boss, most of the people that work for me, all the guys at the golf course, etc. It is really strange to think about it after I read your post....I do think there is an element of both pride and accountability. My only issue with it has been when I'm telling someone about it as an excuse as to why I'm being an asshole...lol. Great thought and keep it up man!
cwca97
Thanks buddy and kudos to you as well for YOUR quit. Keep that up!
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Ag...there are a number of us closet or ninja dippers in here. Coming clean to family and friends is huge in your accountability. It was difficult for me to come clean to my wife kids....and took me a while...but with the support of this group I did and it was totally worth it! Keep up the good work.
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Additional therapeutic source other than seeds and gum - listening to Playboy Radio on Sirius - these girls are nice and dirty - easy to forget about dipping when listening to this on open road. (Note: I'm not typing and driving.)
We know where at least one of your hands are :rolleyes:
Takes two hands.
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Damn, I sure wish my sleep could return to normal. Like clockwork I wake up at 2:00 or 3:00 a.m. and wide awake every day now. I used to dip like a fiend before going to bed so could easily understand difficulty sleeping then but I guess my body was trained in that regard and I would sleep like a baby. Now when I'm going to bed clean I don't understand why I can't get a good night's rest. Sure hoping that gets better soon.
Anyway, so I'm in Beaumont, Texas on business and this lawyer bud of mine (who I used to work with at a firm a few years back) happens to also be here on business. We go grab a bite for dinner and I start asking him about his "quit". Back in 2007 when we worked together we decided to quit. The only difference is he followed thru and I just continued the lie. He was schocked I never quit. Anyway, this dude is a beast. He was on the cope for 25 years and was a poster child for nicotine addiction. He would have a dip in and then as soon as he took it out he would immediately throw in his mouth two 4 mg pieces of nicotine gum. When the gum became stale he'd put another dip in. No joke. Anyway, so he decides to quit and does like a mad man...still quit almost 4 years later. He refuses to even find a replacement for the oral fixation - refuses to chew on sunflower seeds or anything. I know I'm truly done and quit this time but damn, I have a hard time not putting something in my mouth. Maybe one day.
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Damn, I sure wish my sleep could return to normal. Like clockwork I wake up at 2:00 or 3:00 a.m. and wide awake every day now. I used to dip like a fiend before going to bed so could easily understand difficulty sleeping then but I guess my body was trained in that regard and I would sleep like a baby. Now when I'm going to bed clean I don't understand why I can't get a good night's rest. Sure hoping that gets better soon.
Anyway, so I'm in Beaumont, Texas on business and this lawyer bud of mine (who I used to work with at a firm a few years back) happens to also be here on business. We go grab a bite for dinner and I start asking him about his "quit". Back in 2007 when we worked together we decided to quit. The only difference is he followed thru and I just continued the lie. He was schocked I never quit. Anyway, this dude is a beast. He was on the cope for 25 years and was a poster child for nicotine addiction. He would have a dip in and then as soon as he took it out he would immediately throw in his mouth two 4 mg pieces of nicotine gum. When the gum became stale he'd put another dip in. No joke. Anyway, so he decides to quit and does like a mad man...still quit almost 4 years later. He refuses to even find a replacement for the oral fixation - refuses to chew on sunflower seeds or anything. I know I'm truly done and quit this time but damn, I have a hard time not putting something in my mouth. Maybe one day.
Sleep will return to normal. The time frame varies from person to person, but it will come. My first three weeks were pretty ugly but before I knew it I was sleeping much better. One strange thing I've noticed is that I seem to be having more dreams, or at least remembering my dreams, than I did before. Still haven't had the dip dream (that I know of) but I sure am having some weird ones. Guess that's all part of the process...
Stay strong!
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Damn, I sure wish my sleep could return to normal. Like clockwork I wake up at 2:00 or 3:00 a.m. and wide awake every day now. I used to dip like a fiend before going to bed so could easily understand difficulty sleeping then but I guess my body was trained in that regard and I would sleep like a baby. Now when I'm going to bed clean I don't understand why I can't get a good night's rest. Sure hoping that gets better soon.
Anyway, so I'm in Beaumont, Texas on business and this lawyer bud of mine (who I used to work with at a firm a few years back) happens to also be here on business. We go grab a bite for dinner and I start asking him about his "quit". Back in 2007 when we worked together we decided to quit. The only difference is he followed thru and I just continued the lie. He was schocked I never quit. Anyway, this dude is a beast. He was on the cope for 25 years and was a poster child for nicotine addiction. He would have a dip in and then as soon as he took it out he would immediately throw in his mouth two 4 mg pieces of nicotine gum. When the gum became stale he'd put another dip in. No joke. Anyway, so he decides to quit and does like a mad man...still quit almost 4 years later. He refuses to even find a replacement for the oral fixation - refuses to chew on sunflower seeds or anything. I know I'm truly done and quit this time but damn, I have a hard time not putting something in my mouth. Maybe one day.
Sleep will return to normal. The time frame varies from person to person, but it will come. My first three weeks were pretty ugly but before I knew it I was sleeping much better. One strange thing I've noticed is that I seem to be having more dreams, or at least remembering my dreams, than I did before. Still haven't had the dip dream (that I know of) but I sure am having some weird ones. Guess that's all part of the process...
Stay strong!
I 2nd the fact that the sleep will get better. Shit, we'd all be f'd if it didn't :)
On another note concerning your old pal. I decided early on that I would not compare my Quit to anyone else's. Especially those that are able to Quit without this site. I feel strongly that this is the ONLY way that I am able to remain Quit.
Kind of a "good for those who can do it on their own"...but I like our way and it's the only way for me.
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Damn, I sure wish my sleep could return to normal. Like clockwork I wake up at 2:00 or 3:00 a.m. and wide awake every day now. I used to dip like a fiend before going to bed so could easily understand difficulty sleeping then but I guess my body was trained in that regard and I would sleep like a baby. Now when I'm going to bed clean I don't understand why I can't get a good night's rest. Sure hoping that gets better soon.
Anyway, so I'm in Beaumont, Texas on business and this lawyer bud of mine (who I used to work with at a firm a few years back) happens to also be here on business. We go grab a bite for dinner and I start asking him about his "quit". Back in 2007 when we worked together we decided to quit. The only difference is he followed thru and I just continued the lie. He was schocked I never quit. Anyway, this dude is a beast. He was on the cope for 25 years and was a poster child for nicotine addiction. He would have a dip in and then as soon as he took it out he would immediately throw in his mouth two 4 mg pieces of nicotine gum. When the gum became stale he'd put another dip in. No joke. Anyway, so he decides to quit and does like a mad man...still quit almost 4 years later. He refuses to even find a replacement for the oral fixation - refuses to chew on sunflower seeds or anything. I know I'm truly done and quit this time but damn, I have a hard time not putting something in my mouth. Maybe one day.
Sleep will return to normal. The time frame varies from person to person, but it will come. My first three weeks were pretty ugly but before I knew it I was sleeping much better. One strange thing I've noticed is that I seem to be having more dreams, or at least remembering my dreams, than I did before. Still haven't had the dip dream (that I know of) but I sure am having some weird ones. Guess that's all part of the process...
Stay strong!
I 2nd the fact that the sleep will get better. Shit, we'd all be f'd if it didn't :)
On another note concerning your old pal. I decided early on that I would not compare my Quit to anyone else's. Especially those that are able to Quit without this site. I feel strongly that this is the ONLY way that I am able to remain Quit.
Kind of a "good for those who can do it on their own"...but I like our way and it's the only way for me.
Ag - We are like two peas on a pod in our quits (no homo). I too have had sleep issues. Before I quit, bed at 11, up at 7, nice 8 hours. Now, it is bed at 9 up at 3. For the first 50 or so days, I could not fall back asleep. I still get up at 3 but thankfully am able to fall back asleep until 5 or 6. Point is what you are going through is normal. Keep in mind. Nic is a drug. It does devastating things to the brain, namely make you a junkie addict. In doing so, it had an affect on the part of the brain regulating sleep. Just like it affected when you took a dump, appetite, etc. In other words, the sleep issue is all part and parcel of your body and brain learning to live and readjust without Nic. As I have told others, embrace this, because you know what is going on. You are winning the daily battle against Nic and the various changes are direct evidence of same. For me, the "side effects" of quitting, including sleep issues, are much better than the side effects of being a sorry ass junkie Nic addict. As to advice when you wake up. I read on my I-pad, post roll early, return office e-mails, etc. Good luck. JT
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Ag,
My current sleeping patterns at 104 days are and were very similar to what Jtricher is describing (thanks for sharing that JT-it helped me).
The poor sleeping patterns are very normal. They will fade for some quickly for others gradually--every quit is different. Just remember this is all part of the healing process that our body and minds are going through. Quitting is a process not a one time event.
Every time we can't sleep--that's healing
Every time we are depressed or anxious--that's healing
Every time we crave--thats' healing
Every time we despair--that's healing
Every time we cry--that's healing(it's ghey to cry--man-up)
Every time we feel pain --that's healing
Every time we don't feel quite like ourselves--that's healing
Every pain is healing!
We heal with every nicotine free day------remember the nicotine addiction caused all this pain/discomfort, it cannot be the solution to the pain if it caused it.
So the solution is to remain nicotine free and heal.
LL
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Thanks for the thoughtful responses. It is reassuing when I hear others went thru the same thing and successful in their quit beyond my measly 12 days. I'm sitting here grabbing a quick bite before I hit the road for a 300 mile drive and wanted a bit of motivation to stay strong so logged in to read some stuff and saw the responses. Just what the doctor ordered. This site rocks!!
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Thanks for the thoughtful responses. It is reassuing when I hear others went thru the same thing and successful in their quit beyond my measly 12 days. I'm sitting here grabbing a quick bite before I hit the road for a 300 mile drive and wanted a bit of motivation to stay strong so logged in to read some stuff and saw the responses. Just what the doctor ordered. This site rocks!!
There is not one thing "measly" about those 12 days. You have walked through fire. You are tougher than 99% of the people who used tobacco 13 days ago. If I were accustomed to using profanity to make my point, I would say that you are one tough, fornicating, illegitimate offspring of a female Cocker Spaniel, sir, and I can't believe you don't know that, counselor!
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Thanks for the thoughtful responses. It is reassuing when I hear others went thru the same thing and successful in their quit beyond my measly 12 days. I'm sitting here grabbing a quick bite before I hit the road for a 300 mile drive and wanted a bit of motivation to stay strong so logged in to read some stuff and saw the responses. Just what the doctor ordered. This site rocks!!
There is not one thing "measly" about those 12 days. You have walked through fire. You are tougher than 99% of the people who used tobacco 13 days ago. If I were accustomed to using profanity to make my point, I would say that you are one tough, fornicating, illegitimate offspring of a female Cocker Spaniel, sir, and I can't believe you don't know that, counselor!
Lawyers are humble, Nine.
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Thanks for the thoughtful responses. It is reassuing when I hear others went thru the same thing and successful in their quit beyond my measly 12 days. I'm sitting here grabbing a quick bite before I hit the road for a 300 mile drive and wanted a bit of motivation to stay strong so logged in to read some stuff and saw the responses. Just what the doctor ordered. This site rocks!!
There is not one thing "measly" about those 12 days. You have walked through fire. You are tougher than 99% of the people who used tobacco 13 days ago. If I were accustomed to using profanity to make my point, I would say that you are one tough, fornicating, illegitimate offspring of a female Cocker Spaniel, sir, and I can't believe you don't know that, counselor!
Lawyers are humble, Nine.
So very true.
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Thanks for the thoughtful responses. It is reassuing when I hear others went thru the same thing and successful in their quit beyond my measly 12 days. I'm sitting here grabbing a quick bite before I hit the road for a 300 mile drive and wanted a bit of motivation to stay strong so logged in to read some stuff and saw the responses. Just what the doctor ordered. This site rocks!!
There is not one thing "measly" about those 12 days. You have walked through fire. You are tougher than 99% of the people who used tobacco 13 days ago. If I were accustomed to using profanity to make my point, I would say that you are one tough, fornicating, illegitimate offspring of a female Cocker Spaniel, sir, and I can't believe you don't know that, counselor!
Lawyers are humble, Nine.
So very true.
I'll help nine out...
You have gigantic fucking quitter balls you nic bitch couchie grabbing son of a Cocker Spaniel. You have backbone and guts. I'm damn glad you're making your way and making a path for others in the process.
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Thanks for the thoughtful responses. It is reassuing when I hear others went thru the same thing and successful in their quit beyond my measly 12 days. I'm sitting here grabbing a quick bite before I hit the road for a 300 mile drive and wanted a bit of motivation to stay strong so logged in to read some stuff and saw the responses. Just what the doctor ordered. This site rocks!!
There is not one thing "measly" about those 12 days. You have walked through fire. You are tougher than 99% of the people who used tobacco 13 days ago. If I were accustomed to using profanity to make my point, I would say that you are one tough, fornicating, illegitimate offspring of a female Cocker Spaniel, sir, and I can't believe you don't know that, counselor!
Lawyers are humble, Nine.
So very true.
I'll help nine out...
You have gigantic fucking quitter balls you nic bitch couchie grabbing son of a Cocker Spaniel. You have backbone and guts. I'm damn glad you're making your way and making a path for others in the process.
Ok, I'll toss aside the modesty. To be honest, I'm feeling like I'm 10 foot tall and have nuts of steel (oh wait, I really do have nuts of steel) after being quit of this filthy horse shit for 13 days. I just drove 600 miles in the last 2 days on a business trip and spent an evening in a hotel and while, honestly, the thought of dipping did enter my mind on dozens of occasions it never went beyond that - mere blips in my mind, triggers from days of yore, etc.
Later in the evening, after a long day of meetings and preparing for the trip home, I had probably the strongest cRave since my quit - stressful day and several hours alone in the car on the horizon was heaven for this former ninja dipper. Feeling that weakness I hopped onto the website with my trusty iPhone and received the mental health support I needed. You guys rock.
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AG, I was also a ninja, like yourself. For taking a 600 mile road trip by yourself for two days and not dipping after only 13 days quit ... you are my hero.
I quit over 40 days ago, but have purposely not gone on any long drives yet. I think maybe your balls are made of some space-age titanium-alloy, not just steel.
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AG, I was also a ninja, like yourself. For taking a 600 mile road trip by yourself for two days and not dipping after only 13 days quit ... you are my hero.
I quit over 40 days ago, but have purposely not gone on any long drives yet. I think maybe your balls are made of some space-age titanium-alloy, not just steel.
Ha! Thanks man. I'll admit it wasn't super easy but it also wasn't terribly hard. The biggest challenge was on my way home because I had a long stressful day of meetings and was really not looking forward to the 300 mile drive home. To cure any possible diversions I hopped on the site for some support. For the drive from home to my destination the day before I treated it a bit as a therapeutic thing. I actually made a point to stop more often - stopped at 3 convenience stores to grab a drink or something - I wanted to stand at the counter and look at Grizzly and his butt buddies and tell him to fuck off to his face - and I did just that. Yes I looked like a lunatic to the cashier but it felt good and after explaining that I was liberating myself they told me that it was good to not use it (one cashier told me about a customer who always stops in there and who is missing part of his lip).
So my advice (well, advice of a mere 14 day quit moron) is to fucking jump in the car and just do it. Do what I did, stop at a typical gas station where you normally would and scan the cans look for your previous favorite, tell him to fuck off and walk off with a smile and pat yourself on the back.
Paul
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So I just finished reading a post from Syndrome - never talked to the guy but stumbled across his post reflecting on his 1,000 days quit. Very wise words and I'm going to take them to heart. As such...
Today sucked. Days 1-7 was painful, physically and mentally. Days 8-14 seemed to not be so bad. I was busy and while I was battling the inner beast I felt pretty damn good that I was making progress in my quit after being a prisoner to it for 20-21 years.
Then today rolled around - Day 15. It started out like all the others between 8 and 14 but as the day progressed it felt different. Work was extra stressful today as difficulties arose with regard to some cases and difficult opposing counsel. As a trial lawyer those kind of things are pretty much status quo - lawyers can be pricks and cases aren't always easy. What was different before was that I had convinced myself that popping in a fat dip was what I needed to relax - the nicotine devil in my head and I were living in harmony and she would be there for me to relax. So now that I have banished that little demon, there was no crutch for me. My stress then compounded because I was craving - probably worse than I have since starting my quit. I walked around the building - got my head in order - yes still craving but acknowledged this was all mental.
I get home and still feeling it. I even told my wife, "I want a dip so bad" - something a ninja dipper like myself NEVER would have said prior to being quit. I have a little text message exchange with a fellow quit brother (thanks JTRicher) and I start to get my head in order. I hop on chat for a few minutes for a little more support. Still feeling it I run to the gym for a late night workout - figure I'll sweat out the cravings. Well finally things came back to normal - well, at least the normalcy that I had on day 14.
While at the gym I was thinking how freaking awesome this site is and the support a freaking weak ass nicotine fiend like me can get. Without it, I wouldn't have survived the cravings today - hell I wouldn't have made it past day 2.
Tomorrow is going to be a better day. It's only psychological. My body does not require nicotine or tobacco. The addiction is mind fucking me and I know it - just can't forget it.
Thanks Syndrome - I feel better already.
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Ag,
The third day blows--the third week is the worst!!!!! and you will have at least a couple funks in the third month. There is something about the 3's. That seems to be the trend for most quitters.
On my 15th or 16th day, I was sitting at my desk and had what can only be described as a fucking panic attack because of a major, major crave. It was so bad I got up and went home at 1pm.
It is all psychological, but remember, the brain is craving and giving you real physical sensations--mental craves give real physical sensations that feel as real as the first 4 days as the triggers pop up------Nervousness in your stomach---fatigue, anxiety etc. The good news is you only have to go through the third week once.
Be easy on yourself and you will make it through. The Craves will weaken with time---sometimes it is two steps back one step forward, but trust me they will weaken.
LL
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Ag, I was somewhere on site when you first showed up and I've followed your progress closely. I am proud to be quit with you. I may have been quit a day or two more than you but watching your diligence and hard work has strengenthed my quit. Thank you, and keep up the amazing work you have going on.
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Ag, I was somewhere on site when you first showed up and I've followed your progress closely. I am proud to be quit with you. I may have been quit a day or two more than you but watching your diligence and hard work has strengenthed my quit. Thank you, and keep up the amazing work you have going on.
Thanks, Luby - the encouraging words are much appreciated. I, too, am proud to be quit with you!
Paul
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Ag, you're doing great, bro. Keep up the good quit.
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AG,
way to have a plan and enact that plan. you used the tools and got past it.
nice fucking work.
strengthened my quit on what is going to be a stressful day for me. thanks, brother.
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Ag,
Good work! Reading everyone's stories give me some inspiration!!! I'm proud to be quitting with all of you!!!!!!!!!!!
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Sporting XXX today - nice little even number for a weak chump like me. Ordered a couple of KTC wristbands and just came in a few minutes ago so on the wrist as a constant reminder and to further aid my mental push toward the daily QUIT.
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Thanks to Ready and redyota for telling me about a story called Burn Your Boat....fitting for many aspects of life, and especially fitting for what we are doing here, being quit with no chance of turning back to cave to the nicotine beast in our heads. Finally picked an avatar and found a picture of a burning boat which can signify my inability (even if I ever thought I wanted) to return to using nicotine.
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Keep up the Good QUIT!
'clap'
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Thanks for cluing me in on your avitar, it would have taken me a while to figure it out....nice choice, I like the symbolism.
Dennis
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In case you haven't heard of the story, here it is...
http://www.johnboe.com/articles/burn_your_boat.html (http://www.johnboe.com/articles/burn_your_boat.html)
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In case you haven't heard of the story, here it is...
http://www.johnboe.com/articles/burn_your_boat.html (http://www.johnboe.com/articles/burn_your_boat.html)
Ha, that's great AG. No I hadn't heard that but I love it. Thanks for posting.
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In case you haven't heard of the story, here it is...
http://www.johnboe.com/articles/burn_your_boat.html (http://www.johnboe.com/articles/burn_your_boat.html)
Ha, that's great AG. No I hadn't heard that but I love it. Thanks for posting.
Thanks, man. Any bit of motivational help is good for my quit and CONTINUED quit. However, the boat burned so no turning back now! Freaking love that story. I'm gonna use it to motivate my kiddos.
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So just rolled into Houston for a couple of days of business here and in Beaumont and I'm a tad early for a meeting so figure I'd pop in on the iPhone and re-affirm my quit. This is now my third road trip since my quit and I have to say it is nice rolling in being nic-free. No more scrambling to find somewhere to dump the spit cans and no more straining in the mirror trying to floss out the tobacco before meeting my client. I stopped at Bucees on the highway and while checking out I glared at the cans of Grizzly, stocked and stacked ready for their new home with the next addict who stops in for a can. The last couple of trips I verbalized my disdain toward Grizzly. This time I just glared. My business partner is with me and he said, "damn, I saw you staring at it...must be hard." I said, "nah, she just isn't worth my time anymore - I was staring at it to show it that I'm strong and have no desire for it." Yeah, corny - but in my little mind it helps me defeat the mind games and mindfuck. Chalk up another win for AgLawyer.
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So just rolled into Houston for a couple of days of business here and in Beaumont and I'm a tad early for a meeting so figure I'd pop in on the iPhone and re-affirm my quit. This is now my third road trip since my quit and I have to say it is nice rolling in being nic-free. No more scrambling to find somewhere to dump the spit cans and no more straining in the mirror trying to floss out the tobacco before meeting my client. I stopped at Bucees on the highway and while checking out I glared at the cans of Grizzly, stocked and stacked ready for their new home with the next addict who stops in for a can. The last couple of trips I verbalized my disdain toward Grizzly. This time I just glared. My business partner is with me and he said, "damn, I saw you staring at it...must be hard." I said, "nah, she just isn't worth my time anymore - I was staring at it to show it that I'm strong and have no desire for it." Yeah, corny - but in my little mind it helps me defeat the mind games and mindfuck. Chalk up another win for AgLawyer.
Aglawyer: You are a great quitter. Proud to quit with you today.
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So just rolled into Houston for a couple of days of business here and in Beaumont and I'm a tad early for a meeting so figure I'd pop in on the iPhone and re-affirm my quit. This is now my third road trip since my quit and I have to say it is nice rolling in being nic-free. No more scrambling to find somewhere to dump the spit cans and no more straining in the mirror trying to floss out the tobacco before meeting my client. I stopped at Bucees on the highway and while checking out I glared at the cans of Grizzly, stocked and stacked ready for their new home with the next addict who stops in for a can. The last couple of trips I verbalized my disdain toward Grizzly. This time I just glared. My business partner is with me and he said, "damn, I saw you staring at it...must be hard." I said, "nah, she just isn't worth my time anymore - I was staring at it to show it that I'm strong and have no desire for it." Yeah, corny - but in my little mind it helps me defeat the mind games and mindfuck. Chalk up another win for AgLawyer.
Aglawyer: You are a great quitter. Proud to quit with you today.
Awesome AG. As always proud to be quit with you.
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So just rolled into Houston for a couple of days of business here and in Beaumont and I'm a tad early for a meeting so figure I'd pop in on the iPhone and re-affirm my quit. This is now my third road trip since my quit and I have to say it is nice rolling in being nic-free. No more scrambling to find somewhere to dump the spit cans and no more straining in the mirror trying to floss out the tobacco before meeting my client. I stopped at Bucees on the highway and while checking out I glared at the cans of Grizzly, stocked and stacked ready for their new home with the next addict who stops in for a can. The last couple of trips I verbalized my disdain toward Grizzly. This time I just glared. My business partner is with me and he said, "damn, I saw you staring at it...must be hard." I said, "nah, she just isn't worth my time anymore - I was staring at it to show it that I'm strong and have no desire for it." Yeah, corny - but in my little mind it helps me defeat the mind games and mindfuck. Chalk up another win for AgLawyer.
Freedom is a great thing.
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So just rolled into Houston for a couple of days of business here and in Beaumont and I'm a tad early for a meeting so figure I'd pop in on the iPhone and re-affirm my quit. This is now my third road trip since my quit and I have to say it is nice rolling in being nic-free. No more scrambling to find somewhere to dump the spit cans and no more straining in the mirror trying to floss out the tobacco before meeting my client. I stopped at Bucees on the highway and while checking out I glared at the cans of Grizzly, stocked and stacked ready for their new home with the next addict who stops in for a can. The last couple of trips I verbalized my disdain toward Grizzly. This time I just glared. My business partner is with me and he said, "damn, I saw you staring at it...must be hard." I said, "nah, she just isn't worth my time anymore - I was staring at it to show it that I'm strong and have no desire for it." Yeah, corny - but in my little mind it helps me defeat the mind games and mindfuck. Chalk up another win for AgLawyer.
Freedom is a great thing.
At day 84 for me, the taste of freedom is as sweet and beautiful as it was on day 7. Freedom is an amazing thing and we deprived ourselves from it for so long. No more slave, no more hiding. I'll take a large order of Freedom today with you, Ag.
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So just rolled into Houston for a couple of days of business here and in Beaumont and I'm a tad early for a meeting so figure I'd pop in on the iPhone and re-affirm my quit. This is now my third road trip since my quit and I have to say it is nice rolling in being nic-free. No more scrambling to find somewhere to dump the spit cans and no more straining in the mirror trying to floss out the tobacco before meeting my client. I stopped at Bucees on the highway and while checking out I glared at the cans of Grizzly, stocked and stacked ready for their new home with the next addict who stops in for a can. The last couple of trips I verbalized my disdain toward Grizzly. This time I just glared. My business partner is with me and he said, "damn, I saw you staring at it...must be hard." I said, "nah, she just isn't worth my time anymore - I was staring at it to show it that I'm strong and have no desire for it." Yeah, corny - but in my little mind it helps me defeat the mind games and mindfuck. Chalk up another win for AgLawyer.
Freedom is a great thing.
At day 84 for me, the taste of freedom is as sweet and beautiful as it was on day 7. Freedom is an amazing thing and we deprived ourselves from it for so long. No more slave, no more hiding. I'll take a large order of Freedom today with you, Ag.
I'm in, Denney. On second thought, let's super size it.
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So just rolled into Houston for a couple of days of business here and in Beaumont and I'm a tad early for a meeting so figure I'd pop in on the iPhone and re-affirm my quit. This is now my third road trip since my quit and I have to say it is nice rolling in being nic-free. No more scrambling to find somewhere to dump the spit cans and no more straining in the mirror trying to floss out the tobacco before meeting my client. I stopped at Bucees on the highway and while checking out I glared at the cans of Grizzly, stocked and stacked ready for their new home with the next addict who stops in for a can. The last couple of trips I verbalized my disdain toward Grizzly. This time I just glared. My business partner is with me and he said, "damn, I saw you staring at it...must be hard." I said, "nah, she just isn't worth my time anymore - I was staring at it to show it that I'm strong and have no desire for it." Yeah, corny - but in my little mind it helps me defeat the mind games and mindfuck. Chalk up another win for AgLawyer.
Freedom is a great thing.
At day 84 for me, the taste of freedom is as sweet and beautiful as it was on day 7. Freedom is an amazing thing and we deprived ourselves from it for so long. No more slave, no more hiding. I'll take a large order of Freedom today with you, Ag.
I'm in, Denney. On second thought, let's super size it.
Count me in Denny and AG. Triple super-size it. Freedom is priceless.
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So just rolled into Houston for a couple of days of business here and in Beaumont and I'm a tad early for a meeting so figure I'd pop in on the iPhone and re-affirm my quit. This is now my third road trip since my quit and I have to say it is nice rolling in being nic-free. No more scrambling to find somewhere to dump the spit cans and no more straining in the mirror trying to floss out the tobacco before meeting my client. I stopped at Bucees on the highway and while checking out I glared at the cans of Grizzly, stocked and stacked ready for their new home with the next addict who stops in for a can. The last couple of trips I verbalized my disdain toward Grizzly. This time I just glared. My business partner is with me and he said, "damn, I saw you staring at it...must be hard." I said, "nah, she just isn't worth my time anymore - I was staring at it to show it that I'm strong and have no desire for it." Yeah, corny - but in my little mind it helps me defeat the mind games and mindfuck. Chalk up another win for AgLawyer.
Freedom is a great thing.
At day 84 for me, the taste of freedom is as sweet and beautiful as it was on day 7. Freedom is an amazing thing and we deprived ourselves from it for so long. No more slave, no more hiding. I'll take a large order of Freedom today with you, Ag.
I'm in, Denney. On second thought, let's super size it.
Count me in Denny and AG. Triple super-size it. Freedom is priceless.
Fuggin A. I'm in too.
You guys are on to something....
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So just rolled into Houston for a couple of days of business here and in Beaumont and I'm a tad early for a meeting so figure I'd pop in on the iPhone and re-affirm my quit. This is now my third road trip since my quit and I have to say it is nice rolling in being nic-free. No more scrambling to find somewhere to dump the spit cans and no more straining in the mirror trying to floss out the tobacco before meeting my client. I stopped at Bucees on the highway and while checking out I glared at the cans of Grizzly, stocked and stacked ready for their new home with the next addict who stops in for a can. The last couple of trips I verbalized my disdain toward Grizzly. This time I just glared. My business partner is with me and he said, "damn, I saw you staring at it...must be hard." I said, "nah, she just isn't worth my time anymore - I was staring at it to show it that I'm strong and have no desire for it." Yeah, corny - but in my little mind it helps me defeat the mind games and mindfuck. Chalk up another win for AgLawyer.
Freedom is a great thing.
At day 84 for me, the taste of freedom is as sweet and beautiful as it was on day 7. Freedom is an amazing thing and we deprived ourselves from it for so long. No more slave, no more hiding. I'll take a large order of Freedom today with you, Ag.
I'm in, Denney. On second thought, let's super size it.
Count me in Denny and AG. Triple super-size it. Freedom is priceless.
Fuggin A. I'm in too.
You guys are on to something....
Screw it, why not. After all, "trying is ghey and attempts are lame" so nothing left to do but expressly dismiss the mental games the nicotine bi-otch plays in our heads by saying 'finger point'
How do you like me now, nic? 'Finger'
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I'm pointing this out now in anticipation of fucking up the roll call this week....not fucking up by not showing up, fucking up by the form of it. When at home it is easy to pop on the computer but Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning I'm going to be in Vegas and will only have my iPhone with me. Don't get me wrong, I'm posting roll every day so count on that.
I'm just giving a heads up because I post not only in Nov. 2011 every day but also Dec. 2011, Aug. 2011, Sept. 2011, Jan. 2010, Jan. 2011, May 2008, July 2011, and Nov. 2009. So as far as my group, Nov. 2011, I'm not concerned because even if I can't make it happen on my iPhone I can simply text someone to post for me. However, I do not want to burden an individual person with posting me in NINE spots. That being said, I will try to do it on my iPhone in those other groups but if I'm not able, please do not take my absence as being weak, lazy, or distancing myself from the site even though I will be partying it up in Vegas. And no, alcohol does not make me want to cave so don't go there - I've partied it up many times since my quit and that doesen't faze me. After all, I'm done bi-otches.
That being said, send good KTC vibes my way for hot shooters on the craps tables.
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I'm pointing this out now in anticipation of fucking up the roll call this week....not fucking up by not showing up, fucking up by the form of it. When at home it is easy to pop on the computer but Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning I'm going to be in Vegas and will only have my iPhone with me. Don't get me wrong, I'm posting roll every day so count on that.
I'm just giving a heads up because I post not only in Nov. 2011 every day but also Dec. 2011, Aug. 2011, Sept. 2011, Jan. 2010, Jan. 2011, May 2008, July 2011, and Nov. 2009. So as far as my group, Nov. 2011, I'm not concerned because even if I can't make it happen on my iPhone I can simply text someone to post for me. However, I do not want to burden an individual person with posting me in NINE spots. That being said, I will try to do it on my iPhone in those other groups but if I'm not able, please do not take my absence as being weak, lazy, or distancing myself from the site even though I will be partying it up in Vegas. And no, alcohol does not make me want to cave so don't go there - I've partied it up many times since my quit and that doesen't faze me. After all, I'm done bi-otches.
That being said, send good KTC vibes my way for hot shooters on the craps tables.
Lazy bastard. 'crackup' 'crackup' 'crackup' 'crackup' 'crackup'
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I'm pointing this out now in anticipation of fucking up the roll call this week....not fucking up by not showing up, fucking up by the form of it. When at home it is easy to pop on the computer but Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning I'm going to be in Vegas and will only have my iPhone with me. Don't get me wrong, I'm posting roll every day so count on that.Â
I'm just giving a heads up because I post not only in Nov. 2011 every day but also Dec. 2011, Aug. 2011, Sept. 2011, Jan. 2010, Jan. 2011, May 2008, July 2011, and Nov. 2009. So as far as my group, Nov. 2011, I'm not concerned because even if I can't make it happen on my iPhone I can simply text someone to post for me. However, I do not want to burden an individual person with posting me in NINE spots. That being said, I will try to do it on my iPhone in those other groups but if I'm not able, please do not take my absence as being weak, lazy, or distancing myself from the site even though I will be partying it up in Vegas. And no, alcohol does not make me want to cave so don't go there - I've partied it up many times since my quit and that doesen't faze me. After all, I'm done bi-otches.
That being said, send good KTC vibes my way for hot shooters on the craps tables.
Lazy bastard. 'crackup' 'crackup' 'crackup' 'crackup' 'crackup'
Just send a text to my brother J2B...
He is a post WHORE and would love an extra excuse to post 9 times. In fact I am sure he will make a separate post for your support and another for his own. 18 posts is a wet dream for him. 'na na'
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I'm pointing this out now in anticipation of fucking up the roll call this week....not fucking up by not showing up, fucking up by the form of it. When at home it is easy to pop on the computer but Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning I'm going to be in Vegas and will only have my iPhone with me. Don't get me wrong, I'm posting roll every day so count on that.Â
I'm just giving a heads up because I post not only in Nov. 2011 every day but also Dec. 2011, Aug. 2011, Sept. 2011, Jan. 2010, Jan. 2011, May 2008, July 2011, and Nov. 2009. So as far as my group, Nov. 2011, I'm not concerned because even if I can't make it happen on my iPhone I can simply text someone to post for me. However, I do not want to burden an individual person with posting me in NINE spots. That being said, I will try to do it on my iPhone in those other groups but if I'm not able, please do not take my absence as being weak, lazy, or distancing myself from the site even though I will be partying it up in Vegas. And no, alcohol does not make me want to cave so don't go there - I've partied it up many times since my quit and that doesen't faze me. After all, I'm done bi-otches.
That being said, send good KTC vibes my way for hot shooters on the craps tables.
Lazy bastard. 'crackup' 'crackup' 'crackup' 'crackup' 'crackup'
Just send a text to my brother J2B...
He is a post WHORE and would love an extra excuse to post 9 times. In fact I am sure he will make a separate post for your support and another for his own. 18 posts is a wet dream for him. 'na na'
Ain't that the truth, magnum.
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I'm pointing this out now in anticipation of fucking up the roll call this week....not fucking up by not showing up, fucking up by the form of it. When at home it is easy to pop on the computer but Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning I'm going to be in Vegas and will only have my iPhone with me. Don't get me wrong, I'm posting roll every day so count on that.Â
I'm just giving a heads up because I post not only in Nov. 2011 every day but also Dec. 2011, Aug. 2011, Sept. 2011, Jan. 2010, Jan. 2011, May 2008, July 2011, and Nov. 2009. So as far as my group, Nov. 2011, I'm not concerned because even if I can't make it happen on my iPhone I can simply text someone to post for me. However, I do not want to burden an individual person with posting me in NINE spots. That being said, I will try to do it on my iPhone in those other groups but if I'm not able, please do not take my absence as being weak, lazy, or distancing myself from the site even though I will be partying it up in Vegas. And no, alcohol does not make me want to cave so don't go there - I've partied it up many times since my quit and that doesen't faze me. After all, I'm done bi-otches.
That being said, send good KTC vibes my way for hot shooters on the craps tables.
Lazy bastard. 'crackup' 'crackup' 'crackup' 'crackup' 'crackup'
Just send a text to my brother J2B...
He is a post WHORE and would love an extra excuse to post 9 times. In fact I am sure he will make a separate post for your support and another for his own. 18 posts is a wet dream for him. 'na na'
Ain't that the truth, magnum.
Could you go visit the bronze statue of the girls showing their bikini clad asses? The reason I ask is that I had inappropriate relations with those bronze asses last time I was in Vegas and didn't call the next morning. Im sure they have been expecting an explination after all of those years. Thanks.
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I'm pointing this out now in anticipation of fucking up the roll call this week....not fucking up by not showing up, fucking up by the form of it. When at home it is easy to pop on the computer but Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning I'm going to be in Vegas and will only have my iPhone with me. Don't get me wrong, I'm posting roll every day so count on that.Â
I'm just giving a heads up because I post not only in Nov. 2011 every day but also Dec. 2011, Aug. 2011, Sept. 2011, Jan. 2010, Jan. 2011, May 2008, July 2011, and Nov. 2009. So as far as my group, Nov. 2011, I'm not concerned because even if I can't make it happen on my iPhone I can simply text someone to post for me. However, I do not want to burden an individual person with posting me in NINE spots. That being said, I will try to do it on my iPhone in those other groups but if I'm not able, please do not take my absence as being weak, lazy, or distancing myself from the site even though I will be partying it up in Vegas. And no, alcohol does not make me want to cave so don't go there - I've partied it up many times since my quit and that doesen't faze me. After all, I'm done bi-otches.
That being said, send good KTC vibes my way for hot shooters on the craps tables.
Lazy bastard. 'crackup' 'crackup' 'crackup' 'crackup' 'crackup'
Just send a text to my brother J2B...
He is a post WHORE and would love an extra excuse to post 9 times. In fact I am sure he will make a separate post for your support and another for his own. 18 posts is a wet dream for him. 'na na'
Ain't that the truth, magnum.
Could you go visit the bronze statue of the girls showing their bikini clad asses? The reason I ask is that I had inappropriate relations with those bronze asses last time I was in Vegas and didn't call the next morning. Im sure they have been expecting an explination after all of those years. Thanks.
I know which ones you are talking about - you mean the trannies with the gold glad asses? Yeah, those dudes are talented. When they fold their dicks under they do kinda look like chicks from a distance.
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I'm pointing this out now in anticipation of fucking up the roll call this week....not fucking up by not showing up, fucking up by the form of it. When at home it is easy to pop on the computer but Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning I'm going to be in Vegas and will only have my iPhone with me. Don't get me wrong, I'm posting roll every day so count on that.Â
I'm just giving a heads up because I post not only in Nov. 2011 every day but also Dec. 2011, Aug. 2011, Sept. 2011, Jan. 2010, Jan. 2011, May 2008, July 2011, and Nov. 2009. So as far as my group, Nov. 2011, I'm not concerned because even if I can't make it happen on my iPhone I can simply text someone to post for me. However, I do not want to burden an individual person with posting me in NINE spots. That being said, I will try to do it on my iPhone in those other groups but if I'm not able, please do not take my absence as being weak, lazy, or distancing myself from the site even though I will be partying it up in Vegas. And no, alcohol does not make me want to cave so don't go there - I've partied it up many times since my quit and that doesen't faze me. After all, I'm done bi-otches.
That being said, send good KTC vibes my way for hot shooters on the craps tables.
Lazy bastard. 'crackup' 'crackup' 'crackup' 'crackup' 'crackup'
Just send a text to my brother J2B...
He is a post WHORE and would love an extra excuse to post 9 times. In fact I am sure he will make a separate post for your support and another for his own. 18 posts is a wet dream for him. 'na na'
Ain't that the truth, magnum.
Could you go visit the bronze statue of the girls showing their bikini clad asses? The reason I ask is that I had inappropriate relations with those bronze asses last time I was in Vegas and didn't call the next morning. Im sure they have been expecting an explination after all of those years. Thanks.
I know which ones you are talking about - you mean the trannies with the gold glad asses? Yeah, those dudes are talented. When they fold their dicks under they do kinda look like chicks from a distance.
Now I get it. GLAAD's looking for a hero, not a heroine (female hero).
Fags.
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I FUCKING HATE college football. My Aggies lost by one point after leading 20-3 at the half - I'm feeling blue, call it a funk...but not nicotine related. It is solely because my alma mater lost. Oh well....at least I'm still quit. College football is supposed to be enjoyable and entertaining - the second half was painful, I paced and I was stressed out. Oh well. It's just stupid college football.
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I FUCKING HATE college football. My Aggies lost by one point after leading 20-3 at the half - I'm feeling blue, call it a funk...but not nicotine related. It is solely because my alma mater lost. Oh well....at least I'm still quit. College football is supposed to be enjoyable and entertaining - the second half was painful, I paced and I was stressed out. Oh well. It's just stupid college football.
I know how you feel and maybe it's not dip related. My alma mater didn't lose (or at least I don't think so as I went to a small school) but even at 73 days quit I find that there are times when I lose my temper or just get angry for what seems like something stupid. I personally feel like I have less self control than I did when I was dipping, but I know that will get better with time. It has gotten better but days like yesterday show me that I still have a long way to go. Stay strong, Aggie.
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I FUCKING HATE college football. My Aggies lost by one point after leading 20-3 at the half - I'm feeling blue, call it a funk...but not nicotine related. It is solely because my alma mater lost. Oh well....at least I'm still quit. College football is supposed to be enjoyable and entertaining - the second half was painful, I paced and I was stressed out. Oh well. It's just stupid college football.
I know how you feel and maybe it's not dip related. My alma mater didn't lose (or at least I don't think so as I went to a small school) but even at 73 days quit I find that there are times when I lose my temper or just get angry for what seems like something stupid. I personally feel like I have less self control than I did when I was dipping, but I know that will get better with time. It has gotten better but days like yesterday show me that I still have a long way to go. Stay strong, Aggie.
At least you have a football team. My alma mater doesn't have ANY inter-collegiate sports programs. Oh, wait, I think they may play kickball against the College of Charleston...and don't even get me started on mascots. 'crackup'
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I FUCKING HATE college football. My Aggies lost by one point after leading 20-3 at the half - I'm feeling blue, call it a funk...but not nicotine related. It is solely because my alma mater lost. Oh well....at least I'm still quit. College football is supposed to be enjoyable and entertaining - the second half was painful, I paced and I was stressed out. Oh well. It's just stupid college football.
I know how you feel and maybe it's not dip related. My alma mater didn't lose (or at least I don't think so as I went to a small school) but even at 73 days quit I find that there are times when I lose my temper or just get angry for what seems like something stupid. I personally feel like I have less self control than I did when I was dipping, but I know that will get better with time. It has gotten better but days like yesterday show me that I still have a long way to go. Stay strong, Aggie.
At least you have a football team. My alma mater doesn't have ANY inter-collegiate sports programs. Oh, wait, I think they may play kickball against the College of Charleston...and don't even get me started on mascots. 'crackup'
You wanna talk mascots? My high school mascot is the Bubbler (that's right...a bubble). My high school colors were purple and gold. At the football games, the people in the stand would literally blow bubbles like children (until the soapy substance used to create said bubbles caused someone to fall down the bleachers)
Boiling Springs Bubblers (http://www.smpto.com/images/bubbler_background.jpg)
Imagine explaining that in Army basic training!
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I FUCKING HATE college football. My Aggies lost by one point after leading 20-3 at the half - I'm feeling blue, call it a funk...but not nicotine related. It is solely because my alma mater lost. Oh well....at least I'm still quit. College football is supposed to be enjoyable and entertaining - the second half was painful, I paced and I was stressed out. Oh well. It's just stupid college football.
I know how you feel and maybe it's not dip related. My alma mater didn't lose (or at least I don't think so as I went to a small school) but even at 73 days quit I find that there are times when I lose my temper or just get angry for what seems like something stupid. I personally feel like I have less self control than I did when I was dipping, but I know that will get better with time. It has gotten better but days like yesterday show me that I still have a long way to go. Stay strong, Aggie.
At least you have a football team. My alma mater doesn't have ANY inter-collegiate sports programs. Oh, wait, I think they may play kickball against the College of Charleston...and don't even get me started on mascots. 'crackup'
You wanna talk mascots? My high school mascot is the Bubbler (that's right...a bubble). My high school colors were purple and gold. At the football games, the people in the stand would literally blow bubbles like children (until the soapy substance used to create said bubbles caused someone to fall down the bleachers)
Boiling Springs Bubblers (http://www.smpto.com/images/bubbler_background.jpg)
Imagine explaining that in Army basic training!
Yeah...wow...just wow. Ok, I feel better now. B)
For the record, I graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina. I suppose I could claim to be a South Carolina Gamecock, but I don't think the link is quite there. I'm looking at a couple Master's programs right now...maybe the mascots will help me make my decision.
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I FUCKING HATE college football. My Aggies lost by one point after leading 20-3 at the half - I'm feeling blue, call it a funk...but not nicotine related. It is solely because my alma mater lost. Oh well....at least I'm still quit. College football is supposed to be enjoyable and entertaining - the second half was painful, I paced and I was stressed out. Oh well. It's just stupid college football.
I know how you feel and maybe it's not dip related. My alma mater didn't lose (or at least I don't think so as I went to a small school) but even at 73 days quit I find that there are times when I lose my temper or just get angry for what seems like something stupid. I personally feel like I have less self control than I did when I was dipping, but I know that will get better with time. It has gotten better but days like yesterday show me that I still have a long way to go. Stay strong, Aggie.
At least you have a football team. My alma mater doesn't have ANY inter-collegiate sports programs. Oh, wait, I think they may play kickball against the College of Charleston...and don't even get me started on mascots. 'crackup'
You wanna talk mascots? My high school mascot is the Bubbler (that's right...a bubble). My high school colors were purple and gold. At the football games, the people in the stand would literally blow bubbles like children (until the soapy substance used to create said bubbles caused someone to fall down the bleachers)
Boiling Springs Bubblers (http://www.smpto.com/images/bubbler_background.jpg)
Imagine explaining that in Army basic training!
Yeah...wow...just wow. Ok, I feel better now. B)
For the record, I graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina. I suppose I could claim to be a South Carolina Gamecock, but I don't think the link is quite there. I'm looking at a couple Master's programs right now...maybe the mascots will help me make my decision.
Ok, you guys made me feel better.
'boob'
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Check out this article posted today in USA Today:
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball ... 50559914/1 (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/story/2011-09-26/baseball-cant-kick-tobacco-habit/50559914/1)
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Check out this article posted today in USA Today:
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball ... 50559914/1 (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/story/2011-09-26/baseball-cant-kick-tobacco-habit/50559914/1)
No way they just put down the tin during the off season. I'm calling BS.
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Check out this article posted today in USA Today:
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball ... 50559914/1 (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/story/2011-09-26/baseball-cant-kick-tobacco-habit/50559914/1)
No way they just put down the tin during the off season. I'm calling BS.
Addicts are liars
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This is the part that scares the shit out of me..."Marshall R. Posner of the Head and Neck Oncology Center at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston says treatment for oral cancer can include "radical and deforming surgery" and says cell changes induced by nicotine never go away.
"Tobacco is a 'gift' that keeps on giving long after chewing or dipping has stopped," he says. "
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This is the part that scares the shit out of me..."Marshall R. Posner of the Head and Neck Oncology Center at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston says treatment for oral cancer can include "radical and deforming surgery" and says cell changes induced by nicotine never go away.
"Tobacco is a 'gift' that keeps on giving long after chewing or dipping has stopped," he says. "
A chilling statement -- "the gift that keeps on giving". While it may be accurate to say that cellular changes never go away. It is inaccurate to say the probability of getting cancer remains the same after quitting. Countless empircal studies in leading medical journals back the latter point.
The other point that needs considered in that blanket statement is diet/excercise. You get that "worked out" and you really tilt the odds in your favor. A book that completely changed my concept of a healthy diet is the The Enzyme Factor.
It's f'd up that during all those years of addiction I was hedging my bets as best I could w/working out and diet ... part of the reason why the nic bitch was really making me into a walking contradiction.
BTW, I'm also calling bullshit on those players using only during the season ...
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BTW, I'm also calling bullshit on those players using only during the season ...
LOL.
I only use heroin when I am on tour. :o
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Check out this article posted today in USA Today:
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball ... 50559914/1 (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/story/2011-09-26/baseball-cant-kick-tobacco-habit/50559914/1)
No way they just put down the tin during the off season. I'm calling BS.
Addicts are liars
No shit. I was literally laughing out loud when I read that part.
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This is the part that scares the shit out of me..."Marshall R. Posner of the Head and Neck Oncology Center at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston says treatment for oral cancer can include "radical and deforming surgery" and says cell changes induced by nicotine never go away.
"Tobacco is a 'gift' that keeps on giving long after chewing or dipping has stopped," he says. "
Same here. I was in a rush heading out for a long day of meetings and didn't get to comment on it prior to posting but this bothers me as well. I'm gonna ask some doctors I know what their opinion is in that regard.
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This is the part that scares the shit out of me..."Marshall R. Posner of the Head and Neck Oncology Center at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston says treatment for oral cancer can include "radical and deforming surgery" and says cell changes induced by nicotine never go away.
"Tobacco is a 'gift' that keeps on giving long after chewing or dipping has stopped," he says. "
Same here. I was in a rush heading out for a long day of meetings and didn't get to comment on it prior to posting but this bothers me as well. I'm gonna ask some doctors I know what their opinion is in that regard.
Agreed ----some of the damage cannot be undone; however, the body/mind is remarkable in its healing ability and its ability to find balance. We are all walking evidence of this.
There have been plenty of studies showing that formaer tobacco users risk of cancer/heart disease etc returns to that of a non user anywhere from 5 to 15 years.
Of course the benefits to health begin immediately. My attitude is this -----Hopefully, I did not do any permenant damage--If I did, at least I will die a FREE MAN! Being free is just as important as being healthy.
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I wake up like any ol' morning and make the beeline straight up the stairs from my bedroom to my office to wipe my eyes and sit behind the computer and post roll. I type in the 66 days and just am taken back.....SHIT, how did I do that??? I know I have a long road ahead but I'm winning....because of KTC and all YOU guys and gals. Damn, 67 days ago I literally couldn't quit for more than a few hours, never for an entire day.
Anyway, I guess just some 2/3 way to the Hall time of reflection. Wow. Just freaking wow. The kind of life-changing wow shit. I can hear Joe Biden whispering in my ear, "this is a big fucking deal."
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I wake up like any ol' morning and make the beeline straight up the stairs from my bedroom to my office to wipe my eyes and sit behind the computer and post roll. I type in the 66 days and just am taken back.....SHIT, how did I do that??? I know I have a long road ahead but I'm winning....because of KTC and all YOU guys and gals. Damn, 67 days ago I literally couldn't quit for more than a few hours, never for an entire day.
Anyway, I guess just some 2/3 way to the Hall time of reflection. Wow. Just freaking wow. The kind of life-changing wow shit. I can hear Joe Biden whispering in my ear, "this is a big fucking deal."
You did it one day at a time brother.
Nice work AG.
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I wake up like any ol' morning and make the beeline straight up the stairs from my bedroom to my office to wipe my eyes and sit behind the computer and post roll. I type in the 66 days and just am taken back.....SHIT, how did I do that??? I know I have a long road ahead but I'm winning....because of KTC and all YOU guys and gals. Damn, 67 days ago I literally couldn't quit for more than a few hours, never for an entire day.
Anyway, I guess just some 2/3 way to the Hall time of reflection. Wow. Just freaking wow. The kind of life-changing wow shit. I can hear Joe Biden whispering in my ear, "this is a big fucking deal."
You did it one day at a time brother.
Nice work AG.
Thank you - I feel pretty damn good about it.
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I wake up like any ol' morning and make the beeline straight up the stairs from my bedroom to my office to wipe my eyes and sit behind the computer and post roll. I type in the 66 days and just am taken back.....SHIT, how did I do that??? I know I have a long road ahead but I'm winning....because of KTC and all YOU guys and gals. Damn, 67 days ago I literally couldn't quit for more than a few hours, never for an entire day.
Anyway, I guess just some 2/3 way to the Hall time of reflection. Wow. Just freaking wow. The kind of life-changing wow shit. I can hear Joe Biden whispering in my ear, "this is a big fucking deal."
You did it one day at a time brother.
Nice work AG.
Thank you - I feel pretty damn good about it.
Now if your football team was as strong as your quit you'd be golden.
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I wake up like any ol' morning and make the beeline straight up the stairs from my bedroom to my office to wipe my eyes and sit behind the computer and post roll. I type in the 66 days and just am taken back.....SHIT, how did I do that??? I know I have a long road ahead but I'm winning....because of KTC and all YOU guys and gals. Damn, 67 days ago I literally couldn't quit for more than a few hours, never for an entire day.
Anyway, I guess just some 2/3 way to the Hall time of reflection. Wow. Just freaking wow. The kind of life-changing wow shit. I can hear Joe Biden whispering in my ear, "this is a big fucking deal."
You did it one day at a time brother.
Nice work AG.
Thank you - I feel pretty damn good about it.
Now if your football team was as strong as your quit you'd be golden.
Damn right, you did it one day, sometimes one hour, at a time. Proud to be quit with you today Ag.
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I wake up like any ol' morning and make the beeline straight up the stairs from my bedroom to my office to wipe my eyes and sit behind the computer and post roll. I type in the 66 days and just am taken back.....SHIT, how did I do that??? I know I have a long road ahead but I'm winning....because of KTC and all YOU guys and gals. Damn, 67 days ago I literally couldn't quit for more than a few hours, never for an entire day.
Anyway, I guess just some 2/3 way to the Hall time of reflection. Wow. Just freaking wow. The kind of life-changing wow shit. I can hear Joe Biden whispering in my ear, "this is a big fucking deal."
You did it one day at a time brother.
Nice work AG.
Thank you - I feel pretty damn good about it.
Now if your football team was as strong as your quit you'd be golden.
Damn right, you did it one day, sometimes one hour, at a time. Proud to be quit with you today Ag.
Well done Ag. Unlike your football team, you rule. Quit with you today, as well as everyday.
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I wake up like any ol' morning and make the beeline straight up the stairs from my bedroom to my office to wipe my eyes and sit behind the computer and post roll. I type in the 66 days and just am taken back.....SHIT, how did I do that??? I know I have a long road ahead but I'm winning....because of KTC and all YOU guys and gals. Damn, 67 days ago I literally couldn't quit for more than a few hours, never for an entire day.
Anyway, I guess just some 2/3 way to the Hall time of reflection. Wow. Just freaking wow. The kind of life-changing wow shit. I can hear Joe Biden whispering in my ear, "this is a big fucking deal."
You did it one day at a time brother.
Nice work AG.
Thank you - I feel pretty damn good about it.
Now if your football team was as strong as your quit you'd be golden.
Damn right, you did it one day, sometimes one hour, at a time. Proud to be quit with you today Ag.
Well done Ag. Unlike your football team, you rule. Quit with you today, as well as everyday.
Most people can't quit for one day, let alone 67.
That makes you a Bad Ass!
I'm Damn Proud of You!!!!
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I wake up like any ol' morning and make the beeline straight up the stairs from my bedroom to my office to wipe my eyes and sit behind the computer and post roll. I type in the 66 days and just am taken back.....SHIT, how did I do that??? I know I have a long road ahead but I'm winning....because of KTC and all YOU guys and gals. Damn, 67 days ago I literally couldn't quit for more than a few hours, never for an entire day.
Anyway, I guess just some 2/3 way to the Hall time of reflection. Wow. Just freaking wow. The kind of life-changing wow shit. I can hear Joe Biden whispering in my ear, "this is a big fucking deal."
You did it one day at a time brother.
Nice work AG.
Thank you - I feel pretty damn good about it.
Now if your football team was as strong as your quit you'd be golden.
Damn right, you did it one day, sometimes one hour, at a time. Proud to be quit with you today Ag.
Well done Ag. Unlike your football team, you rule. Quit with you today, as well as everyday.
Most people can't quit for one day, let alone 67.
That makes you a Bad Ass!
I'm Damn Proud of You!!!!
Thanks for quitting with me for 67 days. You are a bad ass quitter.
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I wake up like any ol' morning and make the beeline straight up the stairs from my bedroom to my office to wipe my eyes and sit behind the computer and post roll. I type in the 66 days and just am taken back.....SHIT, how did I do that??? I know I have a long road ahead but I'm winning....because of KTC and all YOU guys and gals. Damn, 67 days ago I literally couldn't quit for more than a few hours, never for an entire day.
Anyway, I guess just some 2/3 way to the Hall time of reflection. Wow. Just freaking wow. The kind of life-changing wow shit. I can hear Joe Biden whispering in my ear, "this is a big fucking deal."
You did it one day at a time brother.
Nice work AG.
Thank you - I feel pretty damn good about it.
Now if your football team was as strong as your quit you'd be golden.
Damn right, you did it one day, sometimes one hour, at a time. Proud to be quit with you today Ag.
Well done Ag. Unlike your football team, you rule. Quit with you today, as well as everyday.
Most people can't quit for one day, let alone 67.
That makes you a Bad Ass!
I'm Damn Proud of You!!!!
Thanks for quitting with me for 67 days. You are a bad ass quitter.
That's the kind of shit right there that makes this place kick ass - all the support. Just logged in after a long day away from the computer and saw all these comments. Thanks guys, much appreciated. I know you all have my back and know that I have YOUR back as well.
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I wake up like any ol' morning and make the beeline straight up the stairs from my bedroom to my office to wipe my eyes and sit behind the computer and post roll. I type in the 66 days and just am taken back.....SHIT, how did I do that??? I know I have a long road ahead but I'm winning....because of KTC and all YOU guys and gals. Damn, 67 days ago I literally couldn't quit for more than a few hours, never for an entire day.
Anyway, I guess just some 2/3 way to the Hall time of reflection. Wow. Just freaking wow. The kind of life-changing wow shit. I can hear Joe Biden whispering in my ear, "this is a big fucking deal."
You did it one day at a time brother.
Nice work AG.
Thank you - I feel pretty damn good about it.
Now if your football team was as strong as your quit you'd be golden.
Damn right, you did it one day, sometimes one hour, at a time. Proud to be quit with you today Ag.
Well done Ag. Unlike your football team, you rule. Quit with you today, as well as everyday.
Most people can't quit for one day, let alone 67.
That makes you a Bad Ass!
I'm Damn Proud of You!!!!
Thanks for quitting with me for 67 days. You are a bad ass quitter.
That's the kind of shit right there that makes this place kick ass - all the support. Just logged in after a long day away from the computer and saw all these comments. Thanks guys, much appreciated. I know you all have my back and know that I have YOUR back as well.
Aglawyer...Joe Biden also said you are now like our Prez...nice and "Clean"
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I wake up like any ol' morning and make the beeline straight up the stairs from my bedroom to my office to wipe my eyes and sit behind the computer and post roll. I type in the 66 days and just am taken back.....SHIT, how did I do that??? I know I have a long road ahead but I'm winning....because of KTC and all YOU guys and gals. Damn, 67 days ago I literally couldn't quit for more than a few hours, never for an entire day.
Anyway, I guess just some 2/3 way to the Hall time of reflection. Wow. Just freaking wow. The kind of life-changing wow shit. I can hear Joe Biden whispering in my ear, "this is a big fucking deal."
You did it one day at a time brother.
Nice work AG.
Thank you - I feel pretty damn good about it.
Now if your football team was as strong as your quit you'd be golden.
Damn right, you did it one day, sometimes one hour, at a time. Proud to be quit with you today Ag.
Well done Ag. Unlike your football team, you rule. Quit with you today, as well as everyday.
Most people can't quit for one day, let alone 67.
That makes you a Bad Ass!
I'm Damn Proud of You!!!!
Thanks for quitting with me for 67 days. You are a bad ass quitter.
That's the kind of shit right there that makes this place kick ass - all the support. Just logged in after a long day away from the computer and saw all these comments. Thanks guys, much appreciated. I know you all have my back and know that I have YOUR back as well.
Aglawyer...Joe Biden also said you are now like our Prez...nice and "Clean"
Ha! Thanks.
By the way, in case someone didn't know that Biden quote...remember when Obama had that press conference for the dumb healthcare reform plan and he whispered in his ear, "this is a big fucking deal" and it was caught on tape.
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73 Days of Freedom
Wow, can't hard believe it when I look at that number. What a difference 73 days can make in so many aspects of my life. It's an early and glorious Saturday morning - posting up roll like any other day. The difference between this Saturday and a Saturday 74 days ago is that I went to bed at a decent hour like a normal person as opposed to staying up to get in some ninja dipping after the wife went to bed. I can remember times being exhausted and in bed falling asleep watching television but I'd get up so that I could dip for a couple of hours - how insane is that???? I'd tell my wife I had work I needed to do.
Loving my newfound freedom. While nicotine thoughts still creep into my mind throughout the day, I know I am stronger than it...standing above the beast with my foot on its chest - I'm done. The boats are incinerated.
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73 Days of Freedom
Wow, can't hard believe it when I look at that number. What a difference 73 days can make in so many aspects of my life. It's an early and glorious Saturday morning - posting up roll like any other day. The difference between this Saturday and a Saturday 74 days ago is that I went to bed at a decent hour like a normal person as opposed to staying up to get in some ninja dipping after the wife went to bed. I can remember times being exhausted and in bed falling asleep watching television but I'd get up so that I could dip for a couple of hours - how insane is that???? I'd tell my wife I had work I needed to do.
Loving my newfound freedom. While nicotine thoughts still creep into my mind throughout the day, I know I am stronger than it...standing above the beast with my foot on its chest - I'm done. The boats are incinerated.
Outstanding. Excellent job. I'm glad your here man.
Never again.
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73 Days of Freedom
Wow, can't hard believe it when I look at that number. What a difference 73 days can make in so many aspects of my life. It's an early and glorious Saturday morning - posting up roll like any other day. The difference between this Saturday and a Saturday 74 days ago is that I went to bed at a decent hour like a normal person as opposed to staying up to get in some ninja dipping after the wife went to bed. I can remember times being exhausted and in bed falling asleep watching television but I'd get up so that I could dip for a couple of hours - how insane is that???? I'd tell my wife I had work I needed to do.
Loving my newfound freedom. While nicotine thoughts still creep into my mind throughout the day, I know I am stronger than it...standing above the beast with my foot on its chest - I'm done. The boats are incinerated.
Freedom is the shit. :D
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73 Days of Freedom
Wow, can't hard believe it when I look at that number. What a difference 73 days can make in so many aspects of my life. It's an early and glorious Saturday morning - posting up roll like any other day. The difference between this Saturday and a Saturday 74 days ago is that I went to bed at a decent hour like a normal person as opposed to staying up to get in some ninja dipping after the wife went to bed. I can remember times being exhausted and in bed falling asleep watching television but I'd get up so that I could dip for a couple of hours - how insane is that???? I'd tell my wife I had work I needed to do.Â
Loving my newfound freedom. While nicotine thoughts still creep into my mind throughout the day, I know I am stronger than it...standing above the beast with my foot on its chest - I'm done. The boats are incinerated.
Outstanding. Excellent job. I'm glad your here man.
Never again.
Thanks! Yes, NEVER again.
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73 Days of Freedom
Wow, can't hard believe it when I look at that number. What a difference 73 days can make in so many aspects of my life. It's an early and glorious Saturday morning - posting up roll like any other day. The difference between this Saturday and a Saturday 74 days ago is that I went to bed at a decent hour like a normal person as opposed to staying up to get in some ninja dipping after the wife went to bed. I can remember times being exhausted and in bed falling asleep watching television but I'd get up so that I could dip for a couple of hours - how insane is that???? I'd tell my wife I had work I needed to do.Â
Loving my newfound freedom. While nicotine thoughts still creep into my mind throughout the day, I know I am stronger than it...standing above the beast with my foot on its chest - I'm done. The boats are incinerated.
Freedom is the shit. :D
Life is quite different sans the shackles of nicotine.
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Those fairly new to KTC --
Some advice. Call me a post whore but I find it extremely therapeutic to sometimes jot your thoughts down in your Intro thread. Hell, it's your thread so use it. I just went back and read thru my entire thread (all 10 pages in my short 74 days) - it was time well spent. While I feel my quit is very strong, I still find it therapeutic to go back and remind myself of the struggles along the way and also see how my reports progressively reflected a quitter winning the battle. The only disturbing thing is coming across folks who commented to give me support who have not been active for several weeks - I wondered where they are and why they have left. I hope they are still quit.
Anyway, IF someone reads this other than me, just my thoughts on the significance of using all of the tools here, including your own Intro page.
Paul a/k/a AgLawyer
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Day 82
The days sure do fly by. Last time I posted in here was 8 day ago at Day 74. I know, some are probably thinking, "Ag, please, you're a fucking post whore" - HA...well yes, I am, I kinda enjoy being addicted to posting on KTC...besides, it is quite therapeutic and I feel that it has actually helped me transition that much easier from a Grizzly-can-a-day little whore to a hardcore motivated quitter. And I AM fucking motivated about it - at this point I just cannot believe I was such a bitch to it. I'm disgusted with the "old me" and guaran-motherfucking-tee I ain't going back.
...Anyway...I know that time is your friend when it comes to battling this addiction and those with many more days are beating it on a level beyond me but I, too, feel that I am so done.
If any newbies read this, understand this that it gets better and I notice it every step of the way. Day 74 was so much better than day 50. Now at day 82, it is so much better than day 74. In fact, on day 80 I realized at the end of the day that I didn't even have a craving! It was a day spent with my son at a college football game and then a few hours on the road home, the whole time talking and just having a real good time - point is, I was kept busy and it just didn't cross my mind.
I know at this relatively early point that these "crave-less" days are an anomaly (even had a little bitty bullshit crave already this morning) but they are proof positive that my mind is conditioning to be "dip-less".
I love Mondays and love being QUIT on Day 82! Yeah, I'm gonna kick nic's ass today, just like yesterday. 'tough'
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Day 82
The days sure do fly by. Last time I posted in here was 8 day ago at Day 74. I know, some are probably thinking, "Ag, please, you're a fucking post whore" - HA...well yes, I am, I kinda enjoy being addicted to posting on KTC...besides, it is quite therapeutic and I feel that it has actually helped me transition that much easier from a Grizzly-can-a-day little whore to a hardcore motivated quitter. And I AM fucking motivated about it - at this point I just cannot believe I was such a bitch to it. I'm disgusted with the "old me" and guaran-motherfucking-tee I ain't going back.
...Anyway...I know that time is your friend when it comes to battling this addiction and those with many more days are beating it on a level beyond me but I, too, feel that I am so done.Â
If any newbies read this, understand this that it gets better and I notice it every step of the way. Day 74 was so much better than day 50. Now at day 82, it is so much better than day 74. In fact, on day 80 I realized at the end of the day that I didn't even have a craving! It was a day spent with my son at a college football game and then a few hours on the road home, the whole time talking and just having a real good time - point is, I was kept busy and it just didn't cross my mind.Â
I know at this relatively early point that these "crave-less" days are an anomaly (even had a little bitty bullshit crave already this morning) but they are proof positive that my mind is conditioning to be "dip-less".Â
I love Mondays and love being QUIT on Day 82! Yeah, I'm gonna kick nic's ass today, just like yesterday. 'tough'
Paul, You're not a post whore, You're a Quit whore and that's a great thing!!!
Keep up the good work!!! :)
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Day 82
The days sure do fly by. Last time I posted in here was 8 day ago at Day 74. I know, some are probably thinking, "Ag, please, you're a fucking post whore" - HA...well yes, I am, I kinda enjoy being addicted to posting on KTC...besides, it is quite therapeutic and I feel that it has actually helped me transition that much easier from a Grizzly-can-a-day little whore to a hardcore motivated quitter. And I AM fucking motivated about it - at this point I just cannot believe I was such a bitch to it. I'm disgusted with the "old me" and guaran-motherfucking-tee I ain't going back.
...Anyway...I know that time is your friend when it comes to battling this addiction and those with many more days are beating it on a level beyond me but I, too, feel that I am so done.
If any newbies read this, understand this that it gets better and I notice it every step of the way. Day 74 was so much better than day 50. Now at day 82, it is so much better than day 74. In fact, on day 80 I realized at the end of the day that I didn't even have a craving! It was a day spent with my son at a college football game and then a few hours on the road home, the whole time talking and just having a real good time - point is, I was kept busy and it just didn't cross my mind.
I know at this relatively early point that these "crave-less" days are an anomaly (even had a little bitty bullshit crave already this morning) but they are proof positive that my mind is conditioning to be "dip-less".
I love Mondays and love being QUIT on Day 82! Yeah, I'm gonna kick nic's ass today, just like yesterday. 'tough'
Ag,
Congradulations on day 82. Reading your posts do help me with my quit.
Thanks
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Day 82
The days sure do fly by. Last time I posted in here was 8 day ago at Day 74. I know, some are probably thinking, "Ag, please, you're a fucking post whore" - HA...well yes, I am, I kinda enjoy being addicted to posting on KTC...besides, it is quite therapeutic and I feel that it has actually helped me transition that much easier from a Grizzly-can-a-day little whore to a hardcore motivated quitter. And I AM fucking motivated about it - at this point I just cannot believe I was such a bitch to it. I'm disgusted with the "old me" and guaran-motherfucking-tee I ain't going back.
...Anyway...I know that time is your friend when it comes to battling this addiction and those with many more days are beating it on a level beyond me but I, too, feel that I am so done.
If any newbies read this, understand this that it gets better and I notice it every step of the way. Day 74 was so much better than day 50. Now at day 82, it is so much better than day 74. In fact, on day 80 I realized at the end of the day that I didn't even have a craving! It was a day spent with my son at a college football game and then a few hours on the road home, the whole time talking and just having a real good time - point is, I was kept busy and it just didn't cross my mind.
I know at this relatively early point that these "crave-less" days are an anomaly (even had a little bitty bullshit crave already this morning) but they are proof positive that my mind is conditioning to be "dip-less".
I love Mondays and love being QUIT on Day 82! Yeah, I'm gonna kick nic's ass today, just like yesterday. 'tough'
Keep up the good work man!
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Day 82
The days sure do fly by. Last time I posted in here was 8 day ago at Day 74. I know, some are probably thinking, "Ag, please, you're a fucking post whore" - HA...well yes, I am, I kinda enjoy being addicted to posting on KTC...besides, it is quite therapeutic and I feel that it has actually helped me transition that much easier from a Grizzly-can-a-day little whore to a hardcore motivated quitter. And I AM fucking motivated about it - at this point I just cannot believe I was such a bitch to it. I'm disgusted with the "old me" and guaran-motherfucking-tee I ain't going back.
...Anyway...I know that time is your friend when it comes to battling this addiction and those with many more days are beating it on a level beyond me but I, too, feel that I am so done.
If any newbies read this, understand this that it gets better and I notice it every step of the way. Day 74 was so much better than day 50. Now at day 82, it is so much better than day 74. In fact, on day 80 I realized at the end of the day that I didn't even have a craving! It was a day spent with my son at a college football game and then a few hours on the road home, the whole time talking and just having a real good time - point is, I was kept busy and it just didn't cross my mind.
I know at this relatively early point that these "crave-less" days are an anomaly (even had a little bitty bullshit crave already this morning) but they are proof positive that my mind is conditioning to be "dip-less".
I love Mondays and love being QUIT on Day 82! Yeah, I'm gonna kick nic's ass today, just like yesterday. 'tough'
Hey Newbs,
A fine example of a very strong QUIT. Pay attention!
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Day 87
Just a quick comment - reason #1,983,403 to quit dipping...
So I get regular check-ups at the doc which includes lab work to check for cholesterol and shit like that. I have had these jacked up elevated liver enzymes and such. Anyway, this week had first check-up since being nicotine free and labs came back normal in that regard. So, my point is (for anyone out there who happens to read my nonsense) that there are an innumerable number of reasons to quit dipping!
As an aside, I did gain a freshman 10 since the last visit but the doc gave me a pass since he was proud of me for being quit FINALLY after his yearly nagging - I pointed out that his nagging was not the reason I was able to quit though.
Anyway, bidding you a happy and nicotine free weekend!
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Day 87
Just a quick comment - reason #1,983,403 to quit dipping...
So I get regular check-ups at the doc which includes lab work to check for cholesterol and shit like that. I have had these jacked up elevated liver enzymes and such. Anyway, this week had first check-up since being nicotine free and labs came back normal in that regard. So, my point is (for anyone out there who happens to read my nonsense) that there are an innumerable number of reasons to quit dipping!
As an aside, I did gain a freshman 10 since the last visit but the doc gave me a pass since he was proud of me for being quit FINALLY after his yearly nagging - I pointed out that his nagging was not the reason I was able to quit though.
Anyway, bidding you a happy and nicotine free weekend!
That is Awesome and encouraging. i am on Day 5. Cant wait till I am on 87! Way to GO!!!!!!!!!
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Day 87
Just a quick comment - reason #1,983,403 to quit dipping...
So I get regular check-ups at the doc which includes lab work to check for cholesterol and shit like that. I have had these jacked up elevated liver enzymes and such. Anyway, this week had first check-up since being nicotine free and labs came back normal in that regard. So, my point is (for anyone out there who happens to read my nonsense) that there are an innumerable number of reasons to quit dipping!
As an aside, I did gain a freshman 10 since the last visit but the doc gave me a pass since he was proud of me for being quit FINALLY after his yearly nagging - I pointed out that his nagging was not the reason I was able to quit though.
Anyway, bidding you a happy and nicotine free weekend!
That is Awesome and encouraging. i am on Day 5. Cant wait till I am on 87! Way to GO!!!!!!!!!
Clint:
Stay the course man - I was on Day 5 yesterday it seems. 87 isn't much compared to most of the guys here but one thing I can tell you is that it gets MUCH easier the further away you get from those first few days. At 5 you are pretty much to a point where the addiction is almost exclusively mental. Well done, man.
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Day 87
Just a quick comment - reason #1,983,403 to quit dipping...
So I get regular check-ups at the doc which includes lab work to check for cholesterol and shit like that. I have had these jacked up elevated liver enzymes and such. Anyway, this week had first check-up since being nicotine free and labs came back normal in that regard. So, my point is (for anyone out there who happens to read my nonsense) that there are an innumerable number of reasons to quit dipping!
As an aside, I did gain a freshman 10 since the last visit but the doc gave me a pass since he was proud of me for being quit FINALLY after his yearly nagging - I pointed out that his nagging was not the reason I was able to quit though.
Anyway, bidding you a happy and nicotine free weekend!
That is Awesome and encouraging. i am on Day 5. Cant wait till I am on 87! Way to GO!!!!!!!!!
Clint:
Stay the course man - I was on Day 5 yesterday it seems. 87 isn't much compared to most of the guys here but one thing I can tell you is that it gets MUCH easier the further away you get from those first few days. At 5 you are pretty much to a point where the addiction is almost exclusively mental. Well done, man.
Bullshit.
5 days is tremendous as is 87. Day 1 is tremendous. You bastards have nut sack. You bastards have a will to live. The moment you actualized this by saying "I QUIT" you became different men. You put your foot down to take control of your lives.
I quit with both you two nightmares of the nic bitch. She's haunted by your power while I feed on it.
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Day 87
Just a quick comment - reason #1,983,403 to quit dipping...
So I get regular check-ups at the doc which includes lab work to check for cholesterol and shit like that. I have had these jacked up elevated liver enzymes and such. Anyway, this week had first check-up since being nicotine free and labs came back normal in that regard. So, my point is (for anyone out there who happens to read my nonsense) that there are an innumerable number of reasons to quit dipping!
As an aside, I did gain a freshman 10 since the last visit but the doc gave me a pass since he was proud of me for being quit FINALLY after his yearly nagging - I pointed out that his nagging was not the reason I was able to quit though.
Anyway, bidding you a happy and nicotine free weekend!
That is Awesome and encouraging. i am on Day 5. Cant wait till I am on 87! Way to GO!!!!!!!!!
Clint:
Stay the course man - I was on Day 5 yesterday it seems. 87 isn't much compared to most of the guys here but one thing I can tell you is that it gets MUCH easier the further away you get from those first few days. At 5 you are pretty much to a point where the addiction is almost exclusively mental. Well done, man.
Bullshit.
5 days is tremendous as is 87. Day 1 is tremendous. You bastards have nut sack. You bastards have a will to live. The moment you actualized this by saying "I QUIT" you became different men. You put your foot down to take control of your lives.
I quit with both you two nightmares of the nic bitch. She's haunted by your power while I feed on it.
I have lowered my blood preasure which was borderline prior to my quit--now it is normal. The benefits keep mounting up!
Ag great job on 87--let he countdown begin to HOF!
Clint-- 5 days is a great foundation--one day at a time and HOF will be here before you know it.
Ag I enjoy this thread and so do the newbs---kepp writing. I wish everyone would keep a quit journal thread. When I first came to this site, I read through the intro threads like every day. This thread will help Newbs for years to come!
Peace Out
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Day 88
Just a comment - something from church this morning. The sermon series deals with these qualities and characteristics we should strive for. Today there was a discussion regarding "self-control". I think it applies here in our quit...the verse was as follows:
"It teaches us to say "no" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age." Titus 2:12 NIV84
Anyway, it reminded me of the self-discipline and self-control we must exhibit here to dismiss the craves. Use it as you will. Part of me wanted to post to also memorialize for myself as a reminder since I like to thumb thru my Intro page.
Happy quitting...
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NOLAQ posted something today that really fired me up. I like to use this page as somewhat of a personal blog so that I can go back and periodically review my "quit journey" and as such, I want to be able to find this so I'm copying here. Just want to make sure HE gets the credit for these fine words. Well done, NOLAQ!
High Expectations
What has mediocrity every produced? What has ‘giving it your best shot’ but falling short ever accomplished?
Did we put men on the moon by a bunch of guys sitting around NASA saying, “Well, we could try, but I don’t know.” Fuck no.
High expectations wield high results. Here, at KTC we have Higher Expectations of you than you have of yourself.
If you’ve ever competed for anything in your life (sports championship, job, etc) and WON, then you know what I’m talking about. If you went into your job interview and sat down and said, “Well sir, I’m pretty much average at everything I do”, and then were SHOCKED you didn’t get the job, you don’t know what I’m talking about.
If you have kids and praise them when they get a C in classÂ…stop reading now.
Ok, enough analogies. You get my point? Good.
Now apply that to your quit. EXPECT success. No, Let me re-phrase – DEMAND success. Why? Cuz we’re going to EXPECT and DEMAND it from you. We are not fucking around here. I DEMAND success from myself. I EXPECT success from my quit. When we see re-treads come in, it is obvious that they were not holding themselves to as high a standard as we demand here.
We are COMMITTED to Excellence at KTC as far as I can see, and I will NOT settle for mediocrity, attempts, or anything less than 100% success.
WhoÂ’s with me?
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When I first quit and I came in here with a superfied-swollen-vagina like attitude, NOLAQ was the first person to put a boot in my ass. He's wise.
Now I can walk through walls and my quit can talk to god. That's right. Crazy voodoo magic quit.
Nice work AG. Keep fighting.
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Now I can walk through walls and my quit can talk to god. That's right. Crazy voodoo magic quit.
That's some wicked righteous crazy shit right there - I want to see that light.
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Now I can walk through walls and my quit can talk to god. That's right. Crazy voodoo magic quit.
That's some wicked righteous crazy shit right there - I want to see that light.
I like me some crazy voodoo magic quit!
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Did we put men on the moon by a bunch of guys sitting around NASA saying, “Well, we could try, but I don’t know.” Fuck no...Who’s with me?
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor??? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7vtWB4owdE&feature=related) 'archer'
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Did we put men on the moon by a bunch of guys sitting around NASA saying, “Well, we could try, but I don’t know.” Fuck no...Who’s with me?
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor??? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7vtWB4owdE&feature=related) 'archer'
I think that this situation absolutely requires a really futile and stupid gesture on someones part...
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Did we put men on the moon by a bunch of guys sitting around NASA saying, “Well, we could try, but I don’t know.” Fuck no...Who’s with me?
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor??? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7vtWB4owdE&feature=related) 'archer'
I think that this situation absolutely requires a really futile and stupid gesture on someones part...
Mr. Blutarski....ZERO POINT ZERO ZERO. Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go thru college son...
Ahhhh, I LOVE that movie. I had a buddy in college that was a Mr. Blutarski one semester. He actually made a 0.00....he also did a few other things like got a chick pregnant, picked up the clap and crabs. Quite a semester for him.
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Did we put men on the moon by a bunch of guys sitting around NASA saying, “Well, we could try, but I don’t know.” Fuck no...Who’s with me?
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor??? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7vtWB4owdE&feature=related) 'archer'
I think that this situation absolutely requires a really futile and stupid gesture on someones part...
Mr. Blutarski....ZERO POINT ZERO ZERO. Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go thru college son...
Ahhhh, I LOVE that movie. I had a buddy in college that was a Mr. Blutarski one semester. He actually made a 0.00....he also did a few other things like got a chick pregnant, picked up the clap and crabs. Quite a semester for him.
I think you have a buddy on KTC that did it as well.
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Day 99
Here it is - the day before the FIRST big milestone. I realize it is a minor one in the scheme of things. I understand we quit one day at a time. I really get that and that is why I'm still here. But this first milestone makes me feel proud. Wait, my mom isn't reading this. I feel like a fucking beast - I feel like I have balls of mother fucking steel - I'm feeling that crazy voodoo quit shit that Souliman speaks of. I feel free!
And let me be clear, what this site has done for me is so profound that it is virtually impossible to articulate into text. I wish I could stand before so many of you who have offered support and give you a big ol' bro hug - the kind that squeezes your friggin' ribs together (not homo....well, maybe a little homo).
Let me be clear now about two things. First, over the course of my 99 days, I have enjoyed commenting about my journey here in MY little thread. That is what I'm doing here, so this is NOT my HOF speech. I'm gonna write one but want to put some thought into it and not just shoot from the hip like I am now. Besides, I haven't hit it yet...this is only Day 99. Second, on Saturday morning I'll be doing the same thing I've done for the last 99 days. I'll be waking up and posting roll. While I feel great success in ALMOST hitting that sacred 100, I know without question that continued success in this quit will require this ADDICT to quit again, one day at a time.
But for now, I'm just really pumped and proud. I actually logged into KTC at least 20 times today to just go to my group and look again at what Flashman put, "Next up Friday is the station of Aglawyer. Please be on the loading docks and ready to board." I had to make sure I wasn't mistaken. Indeed it is real and I am packed and ready!
Adios amigos.
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Nicely done, Ag. I agree with everything you said in your post, and you are right that we are all just quit TODAY. Numbers don't mean anything. That said, HOF took me by surprise. I too logged on a bunch of times the day before. I took a screenshot of flashman's announcement that tomorrow I'd be walking through the doors with my brothers and sisters. Same for the day. I got choked up when I posted roll that morning. I was almost in tears sitting at my desk at work at probably 5:30am. I took another screen shot after I posted. I intend to frame them one day.
It is just another day but it is a huge accomplishment. I would have bet 1,000 to one I wouldn't last ONE day. As of today, I've posted 148 days in a row. It is amazing. It is profound. It is so much more than just not using nicotine.
I'll probably post in the morning too. But I'll decide that when I wake up. It's getting late and my bed is calling me. I'm almost home free, one more day.
Dennis
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Congrats on the 100 today lawya....
It gets better with time just don't forget that you're an addict...don't wanna go through another day 1.
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I took a screenshot of flashman's announcement that tomorrow I'd be walking through the doors with my brothers and sisters. Same for the day. I got choked up when I posted roll that morning. I was almost in tears sitting at my desk at work at probably 5:30am. I took another screen shot after I posted.Â
Ditto on that.
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Way to go, esquire. Way to friggin go. Hang in there!
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AWESOME.
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AWESOME.
Adding to the chorus of applause, great job Aggie!
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AWESOME.
Adding to the chorus of applause, great job Aggie!
Agreed!
Great Job AG
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AWESOME.
Adding to the chorus of applause, great job Aggie!
Agreed!
Great Job AG
Nice work.
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AWESOME.
Adding to the chorus of applause, great job Aggie!
Agreed!
Great Job AG
Nice work.
nice job, Ag! see you tomorrow for 101
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AWESOME.
Adding to the chorus of applause, great job Aggie!
Agreed!
Great Job AG
Nice work.
nice job, Ag! see you tomorrow for 101
Thanks, fellas! Yes, sir...I'll be there bright and early, posting Day 100+1 in the mornin' in my quest for 2 bills.
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Way to go, esquire. Way to friggin go. Hang in there!
Thanks man. Damn, how did I miss your avatar? I usually have the nice avatars memorized. I like yours...subtle hotness.
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AWESOME.
Adding to the chorus of applause, great job Aggie!
Agreed!
Great Job AG
Nice work.
nice job, Ag! see you tomorrow for 101
Thanks, fellas! Yes, sir...I'll be there bright and early, posting Day 100+1 in the mornin' in my quest for 2 bills.
Damn Proud Of You. You Sir, are a bad ass quitter. Thanks for keeping me honest by posting in my group. Hope you will continue to do so. Enjoy the day, you earned it.
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AWESOME.
Adding to the chorus of applause, great job Aggie!
Agreed!
Great Job AG
Nice work.
nice job, Ag! see you tomorrow for 101
Thanks, fellas! Yes, sir...I'll be there bright and early, posting Day 100+1 in the mornin' in my quest for 2 bills.
Damn Proud Of You. You Sir, are a bad ass quitter. Thanks for keeping me honest by posting in my group. Hope you will continue to do so. Enjoy the day, you earned it.
Just wanted to add my congrats. Way to go man. I'm right behind you...
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AWESOME.
Adding to the chorus of applause, great job Aggie!
Agreed!
Great Job AG
Nice work.
nice job, Ag! see you tomorrow for 101
Thanks, fellas! Yes, sir...I'll be there bright and early, posting Day 100+1 in the mornin' in my quest for 2 bills.
Damn Proud Of You. You Sir, are a bad ass quitter. Thanks for keeping me honest by posting in my group. Hope you will continue to do so. Enjoy the day, you earned it.
Just wanted to add my congrats. Way to go man. I'm right behind you...
You've had your head on stewing about this quit from the beginning. That's rare. Very proud of you dude.
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AWESOME.
Adding to the chorus of applause, great job Aggie!
Agreed!
Great Job AG
Nice work.
nice job, Ag! see you tomorrow for 101
Thanks, fellas! Yes, sir...I'll be there bright and early, posting Day 100+1 in the mornin' in my quest for 2 bills.
Damn Proud Of You. You Sir, are a bad ass quitter. Thanks for keeping me honest by posting in my group. Hope you will continue to do so. Enjoy the day, you earned it.
Just wanted to add my congrats. Way to go man. I'm right behind you...
You've had your head on stewing about this quit from the beginning. That's rare. Very proud of you dude.
Nice job lawman. Strong hunnie out of you. Good stuff. But if you really want to go the distance, you gotta dig brother. You gotta put that mask on like you did in your 20s when you were the "Flying Briefcase" of the WWE. Amazing how a man of your stature could fight two...even three heathen nic bitches at a time. I recall standing at your corner as you stood high above the ring...teetering on the top rope...preparing to deliver your patented "falling spitter" move. The jerk of your pelvis...that paralyzing squeal of yours...then it was over. The nic bitches would scatter from that ring and you would once again be declared triumphant. These days will be yours again. I can see it.
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Day 114
HOF speech coming - very soon, just putting the finishing touches.
I'm posting here just to comment on the importance of staying close to this site. Nothing earth shattering but I find that when I post something and shout it to the thousands here I am reinforcing it in my own mind - so if I can toss some helpful ideas to others, that is a great bonus for me. Anyway, this past week has been a tough one as far as the craves. I mean numerous times a day and longer lasting than the ones I had pre-HOF. No other issues, just massive triggers. Needless to say, I've been going thru a little bag of Atomic Fireballs like DAILY.
I've determined that the issue here relates to my limited time available this week to get on KTC. I've been on the road and the hotel wifi sometimes isn't sufficient to get on Live Chat at night. I've texted here and there with a few quit buds and that certainly is great to maintain closeness to "KTC" but I certainly appreciate the NEED to stick close to this site - even far past the HOF.
Have a great Friday, folks.
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Day 114
HOF speech coming - very soon, just putting the finishing touches.Â
I'm posting here just to comment on the importance of staying close to this site. Nothing earth shattering but I find that when I post something and shout it to the thousands here I am reinforcing it in my own mind - so if I can toss some helpful ideas to others, that is a great bonus for me. Anyway, this past week has been a tough one as far as the craves. I mean numerous times a day and longer lasting than the ones I had pre-HOF. No other issues, just massive triggers. Needless to say, I've been going thru a little bag of Atomic Fireballs like DAILY.
I've determined that the issue here relates to my limited time available this week to get on KTC. I've been on the road and the hotel wifi sometimes isn't sufficient to get on Live Chat at night. I've texted here and there with a few quit buds and that certainly is great to maintain closeness to "KTC" but I certainly appreciate the NEED to stick close to this site - even far past the HOF.
Have a great Friday, folks.
So well, put my good buddy. KTC is as much a part of my life now as simply getting up in the morning. It and all you fine quitters are saving my life one day at a time.
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Day 114
HOF speech coming - very soon, just putting the finishing touches.
I'm posting here just to comment on the importance of staying close to this site. Nothing earth shattering but I find that when I post something and shout it to the thousands here I am reinforcing it in my own mind - so if I can toss some helpful ideas to others, that is a great bonus for me. Anyway, this past week has been a tough one as far as the craves. I mean numerous times a day and longer lasting than the ones I had pre-HOF. No other issues, just massive triggers. Needless to say, I've been going thru a little bag of Atomic Fireballs like DAILY.
I've determined that the issue here relates to my limited time available this week to get on KTC. I've been on the road and the hotel wifi sometimes isn't sufficient to get on Live Chat at night. I've texted here and there with a few quit buds and that certainly is great to maintain closeness to "KTC" but I certainly appreciate the NEED to stick close to this site - even far past the HOF.
Have a great Friday, folks.
it's a great cautionary tale to those in November and to the quit groups above the line. 100 days is a huge milestone, but you can't just hit the hall and leave. my 87 days post-hall have been tougher than the 87 days pre-hall/post-suck. i'm not sure if the very visible milestone of 100 days keeps one so focused that the craves are diminished or that one is so focused on protecting the quit. if you let your guard down post-hall, thinking that you've got it licked, the nic bitch will creep up on you. we've seen it already in august 11, with lone dipper caving after hitting the hall.
don't be "that guy." everyone should stick around post-hall and keep posting. why? because you couldn't do it all alone before, and 100 days is really just an arbitrary number.
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Day 114
HOF speech coming - very soon, just putting the finishing touches.Â
I'm posting here just to comment on the importance of staying close to this site. Nothing earth shattering but I find that when I post something and shout it to the thousands here I am reinforcing it in my own mind - so if I can toss some helpful ideas to others, that is a great bonus for me. Anyway, this past week has been a tough one as far as the craves. I mean numerous times a day and longer lasting than the ones I had pre-HOF. No other issues, just massive triggers. Needless to say, I've been going thru a little bag of Atomic Fireballs like DAILY.
I've determined that the issue here relates to my limited time available this week to get on KTC. I've been on the road and the hotel wifi sometimes isn't sufficient to get on Live Chat at night. I've texted here and there with a few quit buds and that certainly is great to maintain closeness to "KTC" but I certainly appreciate the NEED to stick close to this site - even far past the HOF.
Have a great Friday, folks.
it's a great cautionary tale to those in November and to the quit groups above the line. 100 days is a huge milestone, but you can't just hit the hall and leave. my 87 days post-hall have been tougher than the 87 days pre-hall/post-suck. i'm not sure if the very visible milestone of 100 days keeps one so focused that the craves are diminished or that one is so focused on protecting the quit. if you let your guard down post-hall, thinking that you've got it licked, the nic bitch will creep up on you. we've seen it already in august 11, with lone dipper caving after hitting the hall.
don't be "that guy." everyone should stick around post-hall and keep posting. why? because you couldn't do it all alone before, and 100 days is really just an arbitrary number.
Good wisdom here. 100 is great--but is only the foundation. Be proud of 100, but rough patches still remain ahead of you--no doubt! One day at a time.
I love this place--Thank you KTC!
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Day 114
HOF speech coming - very soon, just putting the finishing touches.Â
I'm posting here just to comment on the importance of staying close to this site. Nothing earth shattering but I find that when I post something and shout it to the thousands here I am reinforcing it in my own mind - so if I can toss some helpful ideas to others, that is a great bonus for me. Anyway, this past week has been a tough one as far as the craves. I mean numerous times a day and longer lasting than the ones I had pre-HOF. No other issues, just massive triggers. Needless to say, I've been going thru a little bag of Atomic Fireballs like DAILY.
I've determined that the issue here relates to my limited time available this week to get on KTC. I've been on the road and the hotel wifi sometimes isn't sufficient to get on Live Chat at night. I've texted here and there with a few quit buds and that certainly is great to maintain closeness to "KTC" but I certainly appreciate the NEED to stick close to this site - even far past the HOF.
Have a great Friday, folks.
it's a great cautionary tale to those in November and to the quit groups above the line. 100 days is a huge milestone, but you can't just hit the hall and leave. my 87 days post-hall have been tougher than the 87 days pre-hall/post-suck. i'm not sure if the very visible milestone of 100 days keeps one so focused that the craves are diminished or that one is so focused on protecting the quit. if you let your guard down post-hall, thinking that you've got it licked, the nic bitch will creep up on you. we've seen it already in august 11, with lone dipper caving after hitting the hall.
don't be "that guy." everyone should stick around post-hall and keep posting. why? because you couldn't do it all alone before, and 100 days is really just an arbitrary number.
Good wisdom here. 100 is great--but is only the foundation. Be proud of 100, but rough patches still remain ahead of you--no doubt! One day at a time.
I love this place--Thank you KTC!
ag, you are experienceing the post HOF funk and kind of a letdown. The excitement of reaching the HOf has now passed and you now realize you really have to do this now and in the future. You group moves below the line and a lot of folks will now fade away thinking they are "cured" . Stay focused and involved and let yourself look forward to reaching your next goal be it 200 days, 500 days, or 1000 days. The longer you go the more you will wonder how you could ever have put that nasty shit in your lip in the first place.
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I've determined that the issue here relates to my limited time available this week to get on KTC. I've been on the road and the hotel wifi sometimes isn't sufficient to get on Live Chat at night. I've texted here and there with a few quit buds and that certainly is great to maintain closeness to "KTC" but I certainly appreciate the NEED to stick close to this site - even far past the HOF.
Hey, I know that I'm still a 'Newbie' but if there is a guy who understands the cravings when on the road and away from your base of strength - i.e. family, It's me. You know what I do and how often I'm stuck in hotel rooms, so don't ever hesitate to contact me. I'm over 2 weeks in to my quit and have found some specific techniques that I have run through my head in times that I've needed to get back to the basis of why my quit started. I've needed them no more than when I'm in a hotel room alone. It's lonely and it sucks; spent 2 years of my life like that. Anyway, far be it for me to be so arrogant as to think that I can give advice to someone who's already past HOF territory, but just trying to repay the favor.
-Best - themightyrenegade
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I've determined that the issue here relates to my limited time available this week to get on KTC. I've been on the road and the hotel wifi sometimes isn't sufficient to get on Live Chat at night. I've texted here and there with a few quit buds and that certainly is great to maintain closeness to "KTC" but I certainly appreciate the NEED to stick close to this site - even far past the HOF.
Hey, I know that I'm still a 'Newbie' but if there is a guy who understands the cravings when on the road and away from your base of strength - i.e. family, It's me. You know what I do and how often I'm stuck in hotel rooms, so don't ever hesitate to contact me. I'm over 2 weeks in to my quit and have found some specific techniques that I have run through my head in times that I've needed to get back to the basis of why my quit started. I've needed them no more than when I'm in a hotel room alone. It's lonely and it sucks; spent 2 years of my life like that. Anyway, far be it for me to be so arrogant as to think that I can give advice to someone who's already past HOF territory, but just trying to repay the favor.
-Best - themightyrenegade
Many thanks. And I do not think that is arrogant. We quit together one day at a time. Yeah, I travel a lot - usually in hotels every week. The difference with this particular trip was the wifi just sucked so bad. Anyway, thanks for the shout out.
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So my old ass turned 40 on November 19 and my wife threw me a kick ass birthday party. I spent the night getting liquored up and hugging all over my friends. I'll admit that I'm a real sentimental dude. My baby girl gives me a note that says "I love daddy" and I tear up. I hear "That's My Job" by Conway Twitty and think of my kids and get misty. I have some buds give me a toast at my birthday, same thing, gets me misty. Yeah, I know, I sound ghey.
KTC and all you guys and gals - here is a virtual bro hug to ALL OF YOU! On this Thanksgiving Day, I want to express how thankful I am to all of you for being that life raft in the shark infested ocean of my addiction. I am free today - DAY 120 - when otherwise I would not have been without you. MMMMMMMMM, cold turkey tastes GOOD!!! I'm gonna slap some cranberry sauce on it today!
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So my old ass turned 40 on November 19 and my wife threw me a kick ass birthday party. I spent the night getting liquored up and hugging all over my friends. I'll admit that I'm a real sentimental dude. My baby girl gives me a note that says "I love daddy" and I tear up. I hear "That's My Job" by Conway Twitty and think of my kids and get misty. I have some buds give me a toast at my birthday, same thing, gets me misty. Yeah, I know, I sound ghey.
KTC and all you guys and gals - here is a virtual bro hug to ALL OF YOU! On this Thanksgiving Day, I want to express how thankful I am to all of you for being that life raft in the shark infested ocean of my addiction. I am free today - DAY 120 - when otherwise I would not have been without you. MMMMMMMMM, cold turkey tastes GOOD!!! I'm gonna slap some cranberry sauce on it today!
Damn fine words AG. Proud to be quit with you. Happy Thanksgiving! Dave
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So my old ass turned 40 on November 19 and my wife threw me a kick ass birthday party. I spent the night getting liquored up and hugging all over my friends. I'll admit that I'm a real sentimental dude. My baby girl gives me a note that says "I love daddy" and I tear up. I hear "That's My Job" by Conway Twitty and think of my kids and get misty. I have some buds give me a toast at my birthday, same thing, gets me misty. Yeah, I know, I sound ghey.
KTC and all you guys and gals - here is a virtual bro hug to ALL OF YOU! On this Thanksgiving Day, I want to express how thankful I am to all of you for being that life raft in the shark infested ocean of my addiction. I am free today - DAY 120 - when otherwise I would not have been without you. MMMMMMMMM, cold turkey tastes GOOD!!! I'm gonna slap some cranberry sauce on it today!
Damn fine words AG. Proud to be quit with you. Happy Thanksgiving! Dave
Happy to quit with you today Brother. Stay strong and stay thirsty my friend.
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So my old ass turned 40 on November 19 and my wife threw me a kick ass birthday party. I spent the night getting liquored up and hugging all over my friends. I'll admit that I'm a real sentimental dude. My baby girl gives me a note that says "I love daddy" and I tear up. I hear "That's My Job" by Conway Twitty and think of my kids and get misty. I have some buds give me a toast at my birthday, same thing, gets me misty. Yeah, I know, I sound ghey.
KTC and all you guys and gals - here is a virtual bro hug to ALL OF YOU! On this Thanksgiving Day, I want to express how thankful I am to all of you for being that life raft in the shark infested ocean of my addiction. I am free today - DAY 120 - when otherwise I would not have been without you. MMMMMMMMM, cold turkey tastes GOOD!!! I'm gonna slap some cranberry sauce on it today!
Damn fine words AG. Proud to be quit with you. Happy Thanksgiving! Dave
Happy to quit with you today Brother. Stay strong and stay thirsty my friend.
It was a fine Thanksgiving with family. Best one in a long time. freedom is a great thing. Enjoy it everyday. I am extremely thankful I found this site almost four years ago. There is no doubt I would be a slave today if I had not.
P.S. That was a fine HOF speech.
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Day 143
Nothing thought provoking or profound to say really - I just realized it has been damn near close to a month since I posted up anything on my little thread here. The days seem to fly by. I post roll religiously in like 15 groups every morning and try to offer a few words of encouragement to newbies here and there. As for me, my quit is a beast. My quit has hair on its balls and callous hands. My quit is tough as fucking nails, impenetrable and impervious to distractions from weak pussified craves.................................................AS LONG as I stay active here. And I ain't going nowhere.
If I can help anyone - any newbs out there want someone they can call or text, feel free to PM. KTC and all these bad asses saved my life - let me help you if I can.
Hope all have a FREEDOM-Filled Merry Christmas! I know I WILL!!!
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So the other day I'm chatting with a lawyer friend of mine (who happens to be an addict a well - but he just uses once in awhile and can stop anytime he wants - yeah right - anyway, so that's another story). He works with this older dude who happens to be one of the top sought after trial lawyers in the country and recently started representing big tobacco around the country. My friend told me how they will go the distance and fight to the bitter end on stuff lately. Anyway, so lawsuits don't really cut it.
So what more should we do beyond hanging out in our little corner of the web? Let's think big. How can we spread the hate for nic?
Admins - ever come across any ideas in the past few years?
I just feel we have a duty to mankind as silly as that sounds. All of us were owned by the bitch and now tell it to fuck off every single day. Maybe we're on to something bigger here. Let's not just rely on someone stumbling across KTC on a google search. This shit is huge.
Hell I'm speaking of pure ignorance here cause I don't know. Are there any truly legit lobby efforts out there?
I don't know. Just a thought on this early Friday morning. Maybe I'm still riding out the battle I had with big insurance this week. Big tobacco is a different animal though and a gnat like me is immaterial but what can we do?
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So the other day I'm chatting with a lawyer friend of mine (who happens to be an addict a well - but he just uses once in awhile and can stop anytime he wants - yeah right - anyway, so that's another story). He works with this older dude who happens to be one of the top sought after trial lawyers in the country and recently started representing big tobacco around the country. My friend told me how they will go the distance and fight to the bitter end on stuff lately. Anyway, so lawsuits don't really cut it.
So what more should we do beyond hanging out in our little corner of the web? Let's think big. How can we spread the hate for nic?
Admins - ever come across any ideas in the past few years?
I just feel we have a duty to mankind as silly as that sounds. All of us were owned by the bitch and now tell it to fuck off every single day. Maybe we're on to something bigger here. Let's not just rely on someone stumbling across KTC on a google search. This shit is huge.
Hell I'm speaking of pure ignorance here cause I don't know. Are there any truly legit lobby efforts out there?
I don't know. Just a thought on this early Friday morning. Maybe I'm still riding out the battle I had with big insurance this week. Big tobacco is a different animal though and a gnat like me is immaterial but what can we do?
The most recent and largest event so far...
Our members donated the $2,500 to get to this event (http://z11.invisionfree.com/QS_Xtreme/index.php?showtopic=4353)
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So the other day I'm chatting with a lawyer friend of mine (who happens to be an addict a well - but he just uses once in awhile and can stop anytime he wants - yeah right - anyway, so that's another story). He works with this older dude who happens to be one of the top sought after trial lawyers in the country and recently started representing big tobacco around the country. My friend told me how they will go the distance and fight to the bitter end on stuff lately. Anyway, so lawsuits don't really cut it.
So what more should we do beyond hanging out in our little corner of the web? Let's think big. How can we spread the hate for nic?
Admins - ever come across any ideas in the past few years?Â
I just feel we have a duty to mankind as silly as that sounds. All of us were owned by the bitch and now tell it to fuck off every single day. Maybe we're on to something bigger here. Let's not just rely on someone stumbling across KTC on a google search. This shit is huge.
Hell I'm speaking of pure ignorance here cause I don't know. Are there any truly legit lobby efforts out there?Â
I don't know. Just a thought on this early Friday morning. Maybe I'm still riding out the battle I had with big insurance this week. Big tobacco is a different animal though and a gnat like me is immaterial but what can we do?
The most recent and largest event so far...
Our members donated the $2,500 to get to this event (http://z11.invisionfree.com/QS_Xtreme/index.php?showtopic=4353)
There have been other efforts to spread the word as well. Chewie leads the charge in most of these efforts. If you have any ideas, I can guarantee we are all ears. ANYONE having any ideas concerning spreading the word, Speak Up!
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So the other day I'm chatting with a lawyer friend of mine (who happens to be an addict a well - but he just uses once in awhile and can stop anytime he wants - yeah right - anyway, so that's another story). He works with this older dude who happens to be one of the top sought after trial lawyers in the country and recently started representing big tobacco around the country. My friend told me how they will go the distance and fight to the bitter end on stuff lately. Anyway, so lawsuits don't really cut it.
So what more should we do beyond hanging out in our little corner of the web? Let's think big. How can we spread the hate for nic?
Admins - ever come across any ideas in the past few years?Â
I just feel we have a duty to mankind as silly as that sounds. All of us were owned by the bitch and now tell it to fuck off every single day. Maybe we're on to something bigger here. Let's not just rely on someone stumbling across KTC on a google search. This shit is huge.
Hell I'm speaking of pure ignorance here cause I don't know. Are there any truly legit lobby efforts out there?Â
I don't know. Just a thought on this early Friday morning. Maybe I'm still riding out the battle I had with big insurance this week. Big tobacco is a different animal though and a gnat like me is immaterial but what can we do?
The most recent and largest event so far...
Our members donated the $2,500 to get to this event (http://z11.invisionfree.com/QS_Xtreme/index.php?showtopic=4353)
There have been other efforts to spread the word as well. Chewie leads the charge in most of these efforts. If you have any ideas, I can guarantee we are all ears. ANYONE having any ideas concerning spreading the word, Speak Up!
Here are some of the ongoing efforts by both Admin and members in the form of blogs and websites...
http://quit4today.com/blog/2011/12/the- ... s-freedom/ (http://quit4today.com/blog/2011/12/the-only-thing-you-deserve-is-freedom/)
http://whackthepack.com/index/ (http://whackthepack.com/index/)
The FOQers Blog by TCOPE (http://aprilfoqers.blogspot.com/)
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So the other day I'm chatting with a lawyer friend of mine (who happens to be an addict a well - but he just uses once in awhile and can stop anytime he wants - yeah right - anyway, so that's another story). He works with this older dude who happens to be one of the top sought after trial lawyers in the country and recently started representing big tobacco around the country. My friend told me how they will go the distance and fight to the bitter end on stuff lately. Anyway, so lawsuits don't really cut it.
So what more should we do beyond hanging out in our little corner of the web? Let's think big. How can we spread the hate for nic?
Admins - ever come across any ideas in the past few years?Â
I just feel we have a duty to mankind as silly as that sounds. All of us were owned by the bitch and now tell it to fuck off every single day. Maybe we're on to something bigger here. Let's not just rely on someone stumbling across KTC on a google search. This shit is huge.
Hell I'm speaking of pure ignorance here cause I don't know. Are there any truly legit lobby efforts out there?Â
I don't know. Just a thought on this early Friday morning. Maybe I'm still riding out the battle I had with big insurance this week. Big tobacco is a different animal though and a gnat like me is immaterial but what can we do?
The most recent and largest event so far...
Our members donated the $2,500 to get to this event (http://z11.invisionfree.com/QS_Xtreme/index.php?showtopic=4353)
There have been other efforts to spread the word as well. Chewie leads the charge in most of these efforts. If you have any ideas, I can guarantee we are all ears. ANYONE having any ideas concerning spreading the word, Speak Up!
Here are some of the ongoing efforts by both Admin and members in the form of blogs and websites...
http://quit4today.com/blog/2011/12/the- ... s-freedom/ (http://quit4today.com/blog/2011/12/the-only-thing-you-deserve-is-freedom/)
http://whackthepack.com/index/ (http://whackthepack.com/index/)
The FOQers Blog by TCOPE (http://aprilfoqers.blogspot.com/)
Cool. The link to the event didn't work - is that the deal that was in Austin? Yeah, it's a daunting thing to think we can have an impact on the "big picture" but damn, I wish there was something.
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So the other day I'm chatting with a lawyer friend of mine (who happens to be an addict a well - but he just uses once in awhile and can stop anytime he wants - yeah right - anyway, so that's another story). He works with this older dude who happens to be one of the top sought after trial lawyers in the country and recently started representing big tobacco around the country. My friend told me how they will go the distance and fight to the bitter end on stuff lately. Anyway, so lawsuits don't really cut it.
So what more should we do beyond hanging out in our little corner of the web? Let's think big. How can we spread the hate for nic?
Admins - ever come across any ideas in the past few years?Â
I just feel we have a duty to mankind as silly as that sounds. All of us were owned by the bitch and now tell it to fuck off every single day. Maybe we're on to something bigger here. Let's not just rely on someone stumbling across KTC on a google search. This shit is huge.
Hell I'm speaking of pure ignorance here cause I don't know. Are there any truly legit lobby efforts out there?Â
I don't know. Just a thought on this early Friday morning. Maybe I'm still riding out the battle I had with big insurance this week. Big tobacco is a different animal though and a gnat like me is immaterial but what can we do?
The most recent and largest event so far...
Our members donated the $2,500 to get to this event (http://z11.invisionfree.com/QS_Xtreme/index.php?showtopic=4353)
There have been other efforts to spread the word as well. Chewie leads the charge in most of these efforts. If you have any ideas, I can guarantee we are all ears. ANYONE having any ideas concerning spreading the word, Speak Up!
Here are some of the ongoing efforts by both Admin and members in the form of blogs and websites...
http://quit4today.com/blog/2011/12/the- ... s-freedom/ (http://quit4today.com/blog/2011/12/the-only-thing-you-deserve-is-freedom/)
http://whackthepack.com/index/ (http://whackthepack.com/index/)
The FOQers Blog by TCOPE (http://aprilfoqers.blogspot.com/)
Cool. The link to the event didn't work - is that the deal that was in Austin? Yeah, it's a daunting thing to think we can have an impact on the "big picture" but damn, I wish there was something.
Ag I agree I would like put US tobacco out of business, I can describe other things I would like to do to US tobacco and their exec's but it gets little intense even for KTC....
In the mean time there is something we can all do, get anyone on here and quitting that we can and helping every newby that shows up. It is not swinging for the fences but every customer we take from them and help lead to freedom hurts them in the pocket book. When something bigger comes a long count me in, until then lets kill the mother fuckers one customer at a time.
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So the other day I'm chatting with a lawyer friend of mine (who happens to be an addict a well - but he just uses once in awhile and can stop anytime he wants - yeah right - anyway, so that's another story). He works with this older dude who happens to be one of the top sought after trial lawyers in the country and recently started representing big tobacco around the country. My friend told me how they will go the distance and fight to the bitter end on stuff lately. Anyway, so lawsuits don't really cut it.
So what more should we do beyond hanging out in our little corner of the web? Let's think big. How can we spread the hate for nic?
Admins - ever come across any ideas in the past few years?Â
I just feel we have a duty to mankind as silly as that sounds. All of us were owned by the bitch and now tell it to fuck off every single day. Maybe we're on to something bigger here. Let's not just rely on someone stumbling across KTC on a google search. This shit is huge.
Hell I'm speaking of pure ignorance here cause I don't know. Are there any truly legit lobby efforts out there?Â
I don't know. Just a thought on this early Friday morning. Maybe I'm still riding out the battle I had with big insurance this week. Big tobacco is a different animal though and a gnat like me is immaterial but what can we do?
The most recent and largest event so far...
Our members donated the $2,500 to get to this event (http://z11.invisionfree.com/QS_Xtreme/index.php?showtopic=4353)
There have been other efforts to spread the word as well. Chewie leads the charge in most of these efforts. If you have any ideas, I can guarantee we are all ears. ANYONE having any ideas concerning spreading the word, Speak Up!
Here are some of the ongoing efforts by both Admin and members in the form of blogs and websites...
http://quit4today.com/blog/2011/12/the- ... s-freedom/ (http://quit4today.com/blog/2011/12/the-only-thing-you-deserve-is-freedom/)
http://whackthepack.com/index/ (http://whackthepack.com/index/)
The FOQers Blog by TCOPE (http://aprilfoqers.blogspot.com/)
Cool. The link to the event didn't work - is that the deal that was in Austin? Yeah, it's a daunting thing to think we can have an impact on the "big picture" but damn, I wish there was something.
Ag I agree I would like put US tobacco out of business, I can describe other things I would like to do to US tobacco and their exec's but it gets little intense even for KTC....
In the mean time there is something we can all do, get anyone on here and quitting that we can and helping every newby that shows up. It is not swinging for the fences but every customer we take from them and help lead to freedom hurts them in the pocket book. When something bigger comes a long count me in, until then lets kill the mother fuckers one customer at a time.
I'd curb everyone of those mother fuckers.
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So the other day I'm chatting with a lawyer friend of mine (who happens to be an addict a well - but he just uses once in awhile and can stop anytime he wants - yeah right - anyway, so that's another story). He works with this older dude who happens to be one of the top sought after trial lawyers in the country and recently started representing big tobacco around the country. My friend told me how they will go the distance and fight to the bitter end on stuff lately. Anyway, so lawsuits don't really cut it.
So what more should we do beyond hanging out in our little corner of the web? Let's think big. How can we spread the hate for nic?
Admins - ever come across any ideas in the past few years?Â
I just feel we have a duty to mankind as silly as that sounds. All of us were owned by the bitch and now tell it to fuck off every single day. Maybe we're on to something bigger here. Let's not just rely on someone stumbling across KTC on a google search. This shit is huge.
Hell I'm speaking of pure ignorance here cause I don't know. Are there any truly legit lobby efforts out there?Â
I don't know. Just a thought on this early Friday morning. Maybe I'm still riding out the battle I had with big insurance this week. Big tobacco is a different animal though and a gnat like me is immaterial but what can we do?
The most recent and largest event so far...
Our members donated the $2,500 to get to this event (http://z11.invisionfree.com/QS_Xtreme/index.php?showtopic=4353)
There have been other efforts to spread the word as well. Chewie leads the charge in most of these efforts. If you have any ideas, I can guarantee we are all ears. ANYONE having any ideas concerning spreading the word, Speak Up!
Here are some of the ongoing efforts by both Admin and members in the form of blogs and websites...
http://quit4today.com/blog/2011/12/the- ... s-freedom/ (http://quit4today.com/blog/2011/12/the-only-thing-you-deserve-is-freedom/)
http://whackthepack.com/index/ (http://whackthepack.com/index/)
The FOQers Blog by TCOPE (http://aprilfoqers.blogspot.com/)
Cool. The link to the event didn't work - is that the deal that was in Austin? Yeah, it's a daunting thing to think we can have an impact on the "big picture" but damn, I wish there was something.
Ag I agree I would like put US tobacco out of business, I can describe other things I would like to do to US tobacco and their exec's but it gets little intense even for KTC....
In the mean time there is something we can all do, get anyone on here and quitting that we can and helping every newby that shows up. It is not swinging for the fences but every customer we take from them and help lead to freedom hurts them in the pocket book. When something bigger comes a long count me in, until then lets kill the mother fuckers one customer at a time.
I'd curb everyone of those mother fuckers.
I agree with everything, but from my conservative standpoint, who are we to take away something from someone else cause we can't handle it?
I am a HUGE 2nd amendment lover, so I hate it when people try to tell my guns kill people. Dipshits kill people, but I bring it up because it is similar.
America, land of freedom.
But I still hate the nice bitch so i guess im torn.
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So the other day I'm chatting with a lawyer friend of mine (who happens to be an addict a well - but he just uses once in awhile and can stop anytime he wants - yeah right - anyway, so that's another story). He works with this older dude who happens to be one of the top sought after trial lawyers in the country and recently started representing big tobacco around the country. My friend told me how they will go the distance and fight to the bitter end on stuff lately. Anyway, so lawsuits don't really cut it.
So what more should we do beyond hanging out in our little corner of the web? Let's think big. How can we spread the hate for nic?
Admins - ever come across any ideas in the past few years?Â
I just feel we have a duty to mankind as silly as that sounds. All of us were owned by the bitch and now tell it to fuck off every single day. Maybe we're on to something bigger here. Let's not just rely on someone stumbling across KTC on a google search. This shit is huge.
Hell I'm speaking of pure ignorance here cause I don't know. Are there any truly legit lobby efforts out there?Â
I don't know. Just a thought on this early Friday morning. Maybe I'm still riding out the battle I had with big insurance this week. Big tobacco is a different animal though and a gnat like me is immaterial but what can we do?
The most recent and largest event so far...
Our members donated the $2,500 to get to this event (http://z11.invisionfree.com/QS_Xtreme/index.php?showtopic=4353)
There have been other efforts to spread the word as well. Chewie leads the charge in most of these efforts. If you have any ideas, I can guarantee we are all ears. ANYONE having any ideas concerning spreading the word, Speak Up!
Here are some of the ongoing efforts by both Admin and members in the form of blogs and websites...
http://quit4today.com/blog/2011/12/the- ... s-freedom/ (http://quit4today.com/blog/2011/12/the-only-thing-you-deserve-is-freedom/)
http://whackthepack.com/index/ (http://whackthepack.com/index/)
The FOQers Blog by TCOPE (http://aprilfoqers.blogspot.com/)
Cool. The link to the event didn't work - is that the deal that was in Austin? Yeah, it's a daunting thing to think we can have an impact on the "big picture" but damn, I wish there was something.
Ag I agree I would like put US tobacco out of business, I can describe other things I would like to do to US tobacco and their exec's but it gets little intense even for KTC....
In the mean time there is something we can all do, get anyone on here and quitting that we can and helping every newby that shows up. It is not swinging for the fences but every customer we take from them and help lead to freedom hurts them in the pocket book. When something bigger comes a long count me in, until then lets kill the mother fuckers one customer at a time.
I'd curb everyone of those mother fuckers.
I agree with everything, but from my conservative standpoint, who are we to take away something from someone else cause we can't handle it?
I am a HUGE 2nd amendment lover, so I hate it when people try to tell my guns kill people. Dipshits kill people, but I bring it up because it is similar.
America, land of freedom.
But I still hate the nice bitch so i guess im torn.
MNG...look at it this way- According to the Declaration of Independence, your inalienable rights include life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Nicotine is put in tobacco products to hamper your ability to choose to quit, in other words to deprive you of your liberty. As a consequence of that many are deprived of life. And it is hard to pursue happiness when you have cancer.... Therefore nicotine is against all three of your inalienable rights.
Now lets hurt em!
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So the other day I'm chatting with a lawyer friend of mine (who happens to be an addict a well - but he just uses once in awhile and can stop anytime he wants - yeah right - anyway, so that's another story). He works with this older dude who happens to be one of the top sought after trial lawyers in the country and recently started representing big tobacco around the country. My friend told me how they will go the distance and fight to the bitter end on stuff lately. Anyway, so lawsuits don't really cut it.
So what more should we do beyond hanging out in our little corner of the web? Let's think big. How can we spread the hate for nic?
Admins - ever come across any ideas in the past few years?Â
I just feel we have a duty to mankind as silly as that sounds. All of us were owned by the bitch and now tell it to fuck off every single day. Maybe we're on to something bigger here. Let's not just rely on someone stumbling across KTC on a google search. This shit is huge.
Hell I'm speaking of pure ignorance here cause I don't know. Are there any truly legit lobby efforts out there?Â
I don't know. Just a thought on this early Friday morning. Maybe I'm still riding out the battle I had with big insurance this week. Big tobacco is a different animal though and a gnat like me is immaterial but what can we do?
The most recent and largest event so far...
Our members donated the $2,500 to get to this event (http://z11.invisionfree.com/QS_Xtreme/index.php?showtopic=4353)
There have been other efforts to spread the word as well. Chewie leads the charge in most of these efforts. If you have any ideas, I can guarantee we are all ears. ANYONE having any ideas concerning spreading the word, Speak Up!
Here are some of the ongoing efforts by both Admin and members in the form of blogs and websites...
http://quit4today.com/blog/2011/12/the- ... s-freedom/ (http://quit4today.com/blog/2011/12/the-only-thing-you-deserve-is-freedom/)
http://whackthepack.com/index/ (http://whackthepack.com/index/)
The FOQers Blog by TCOPE (http://aprilfoqers.blogspot.com/)
Cool. The link to the event didn't work - is that the deal that was in Austin? Yeah, it's a daunting thing to think we can have an impact on the "big picture" but damn, I wish there was something.
Ag I agree I would like put US tobacco out of business, I can describe other things I would like to do to US tobacco and their exec's but it gets little intense even for KTC....
In the mean time there is something we can all do, get anyone on here and quitting that we can and helping every newby that shows up. It is not swinging for the fences but every customer we take from them and help lead to freedom hurts them in the pocket book. When something bigger comes a long count me in, until then lets kill the mother fuckers one customer at a time.
I'd curb everyone of those mother fuckers.
I agree with everything, but from my conservative standpoint, who are we to take away something from someone else cause we can't handle it?
I am a HUGE 2nd amendment lover, so I hate it when people try to tell my guns kill people. Dipshits kill people, but I bring it up because it is similar.
America, land of freedom.
But I still hate the nice bitch so i guess im torn.
MNG...look at it this way- According to the Declaration of Independence, your inalienable rights include life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Nicotine is put in tobacco products to hamper your ability to choose to quit, in other words to deprive you of your liberty. As a consequence of that many are deprived of life. And it is hard to pursue happiness when you have cancer.... Therefore nicotine is against all three of your inalienable rights.
Now lets hurt em!
Yeah, I don't think it is the same. Guns are only dangerous when not used properly or inconsistent with laws. On the other hand, there is no safe use of nicotine. 100% of the time it is bad for the user.
Anyway, I'm not naive but just wish there was something legitimate that could be done that was more than just supporting folks who come here (and that is huge so not minimizing the importance of that). I may start small and research political filings and see if any of the politicians in my neck of the woods received financial support in any way from the tobacco industry. If so maybe I'll try and become a thorn in their side. Anyway, thanks for the dialogue. I'm interested in this event that KTC participated in early this year (prior to my joining). I want to get involved with it next year one way or another.
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Day 159
Another life event nic-free......CHECK!!
12th anniversary with my bride. Dig the life events that pop up and able to enjoy them FREE.
KTC rocks!
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Day 159
Another life event nic-free......CHECK!!
12th anniversary with my bride. Dig the life events that pop up and able to enjoy them FREE.
KTC rocks!
Congrats AG. Nice work.
My thoughts (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cnz7EvHIlx0)
Cheers bro...that's about as geih as I can find right now.
-Soul
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Day 159
Another life event nic-free......CHECK!!
12th anniversary with my bride. Dig the life events that pop up and able to enjoy them FREE.
KTC rocks!
Congrats!
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Day 159
Another life event nic-free......CHECK!!
12th anniversary with my bride. Dig the life events that pop up and able to enjoy them FREE.
KTC rocks!
Congrats!
:)
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Day 159
Another life event nic-free......CHECK!!
12th anniversary with my bride. Dig the life events that pop up and able to enjoy them FREE.
KTC rocks!
Congrats!
:)
You gotta love freedom.
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Day 159
Another life event nic-free......CHECK!!
12th anniversary with my bride. Dig the life events that pop up and able to enjoy them FREE.
KTC rocks!
Congrats!
:)
You gotta love freedom.
Thanks, folks. Freedom IS a good thing. I pity those current users who have either not stumbled across KTC or haven't looked.
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Day 159
Another life event nic-free......CHECK!!
12th anniversary with my bride. Dig the life events that pop up and able to enjoy them FREE.
KTC rocks!
Congrats!
:)
You gotta love freedom.
Thanks, folks. Freedom IS a good thing. I pity those current users who have either not stumbled across KTC or haven't looked.
Freedom ROCKS !! Nicely done.
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Day 172
The days sure do fly by. Nothing profound to report here but for the fact it has been a couple of weeks and figured I'd check in to my little corner of KTC. One thing that does pop in my head on occasion is when I read Introduction posts from some newbies who fill the page with motivation about how they are QUIT and plan to embrace this community.........................then, they disappear.
If only they knew what we know. That freedom is a wonderful thing and that they, too, can have it. All it takes is a promise (and a little bit of testicle fortitude).
As an aside, my wife's grandmother passed away yesterday at the old age of 91. Bless her soul, she lived a grand life and was a special lady. Anyway, I was nominated by the family to deliver the eulogy so I've been sifting thru photographs and such and I can't help but always notice the nicotine users from the old days. These days you don't see as many people flaunting the cigarettes in photos (except maybe at a bar) but in these pictures from the 40's, 50's, 60's you can't find a picture without someone holding a cancer stick (including my wife's grandfather, who died of lung cancer at the age of 56).
Anyway, enough of my ramblings. I shall quit with ALL of you.
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'Sno' Keep rollin Ag man---You are an inspiration.
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'Sno' Keep rollin Ag man---You are an inspiration.
:)
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Right on AG. Feels good to see that may be our mentality of "awakening" from the lies of nicotine use exists in the masses.
Good luck on the eulogy. I've given a handful in my time. I take the approach of start them laughing but leave them crying to bring across the joy they brought into the world for everyone and the joy they brought to me specifically.
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Wow, just noticed. Over 1,000,000 replies in the Quit Groups section. That is a whole lotta FU's to UST. I dig it.
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Hell yeah. Keep on quittin on brother. Freedom is awesome!
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Day 196
So I'm sitting in a deposition (as I type) with a whole bunch of attorneys in the room. I notice this one dude across the room with a fatty in trying to be discreet when he spits. I email him with the number "196" in the subject line and in the body I just put "Days of Freedom without that shit in my mouth". He was confused by the message I guess because he walks over to me with his can to hand to me, assuming I guess that I was asking to bum one, ha. Funny. I just told him to go back and read the email again because he misunderstood. Freedom IS a good thing. Even when he extended his hand to me with that can of crap I didn't feel even the slightest desire for it. So glad I do not look like a moron in the corner spitting in a cup.
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Day 196
So I'm sitting in a deposition (as I type) with a whole bunch of attorneys in the room. I notice this one dude across the room with a fatty in trying to be discreet when he spits. I email him with the number "196" in the subject line and in the body I just put "Days of Freedom without that shit in my mouth". He was confused by the message I guess because he walks over to me with his can to hand to me, assuming I guess that I was asking to bum one, ha. Funny. I just told him to go back and read the email again because he misunderstood. Freedom IS a good thing. Even when he extended his hand to me with that can of crap I didn't feel even the slightest desire for it. So glad I do not look like a moron in the corner spitting in a cup.
That, my friend, is how you kick nic in the ass. Well done! Hard to believe we were ever that stupid, isn't it?
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Day 196
So I'm sitting in a deposition (as I type) with a whole bunch of attorneys in the room. I notice this one dude across the room with a fatty in trying to be discreet when he spits. I email him with the number "196" in the subject line and in the body I just put "Days of Freedom without that shit in my mouth". He was confused by the message I guess because he walks over to me with his can to hand to me, assuming I guess that I was asking to bum one, ha. Funny. I just told him to go back and read the email again because he misunderstood. Freedom IS a good thing. Even when he extended his hand to me with that can of crap I didn't feel even the slightest desire for it. So glad I do not look like a moron in the corner spitting in a cup.
That, my friend, is how you kick nic in the ass. Well done! Hard to believe we were ever that stupid, isn't it?
:) I am glad you are here. Freedom is the shit.
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Day 196
So I'm sitting in a deposition (as I type) with a whole bunch of attorneys in the room. I notice this one dude across the room with a fatty in trying to be discreet when he spits. I email him with the number "196" in the subject line and in the body I just put "Days of Freedom without that shit in my mouth". He was confused by the message I guess because he walks over to me with his can to hand to me, assuming I guess that I was asking to bum one, ha. Funny. I just told him to go back and read the email again because he misunderstood. Freedom IS a good thing. Even when he extended his hand to me with that can of crap I didn't feel even the slightest desire for it. So glad I do not look like a moron in the corner spitting in a cup.
That, my friend, is how you kick nic in the ass. Well done! Hard to believe we were ever that stupid, isn't it?
:) I am glad you are here. Freedom is the shit.
Good for you broski. Good for you.
Early congrats on the second floor. OL LOOT'll may the trek down the stairs and straighten the place up a bit for you.
Now...be ready for another round of funk at about 250. It will only last for a week to 10 days or so. It will pass. They always do. Forewarned is foreskinned.
Again...early congrats on 200. Well done.
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Day 196
So I'm sitting in a deposition (as I type) with a whole bunch of attorneys in the room. I notice this one dude across the room with a fatty in trying to be discreet when he spits. I email him with the number "196" in the subject line and in the body I just put "Days of Freedom without that shit in my mouth". He was confused by the message I guess because he walks over to me with his can to hand to me, assuming I guess that I was asking to bum one, ha. Funny. I just told him to go back and read the email again because he misunderstood. Freedom IS a good thing. Even when he extended his hand to me with that can of crap I didn't feel even the slightest desire for it. So glad I do not look like a moron in the corner spitting in a cup.
That, my friend, is how you kick nic in the ass. Well done! Hard to believe we were ever that stupid, isn't it?
:) I am glad you are here. Freedom is the shit.
Good for you broski. Good for you.
Early congrats on the second floor. OL LOOT'll may the trek down the stairs and straighten the place up a bit for you.
Now...be ready for another round of funk at about 250. It will only last for a week to 10 days or so. It will pass. They always do. Forewarned is foreskinned.
Again...early congrats on 200. Well done.
Oh no, someone mentioned a funk around fAglawyer.
I hear you man. I used to be that dumbass spitting in a coffee cup and thinking no one knew.
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Day 196
So I'm sitting in a deposition (as I type) with a whole bunch of attorneys in the room. I notice this one dude across the room with a fatty in trying to be discreet when he spits. I email him with the number "196" in the subject line and in the body I just put "Days of Freedom without that shit in my mouth". He was confused by the message I guess because he walks over to me with his can to hand to me, assuming I guess that I was asking to bum one, ha. Funny. I just told him to go back and read the email again because he misunderstood. Freedom IS a good thing. Even when he extended his hand to me with that can of crap I didn't feel even the slightest desire for it. So glad I do not look like a moron in the corner spitting in a cup.
That, my friend, is how you kick nic in the ass. Well done! Hard to believe we were ever that stupid, isn't it?
:) I am glad you are here. Freedom is the shit.
Good for you broski. Good for you.
Early congrats on the second floor. OL LOOT'll may the trek down the stairs and straighten the place up a bit for you.
Now...be ready for another round of funk at about 250. It will only last for a week to 10 days or so. It will pass. They always do. Forewarned is foreskinned.
Again...early congrats on 200. Well done.
Oh no, someone mentioned a funk around fAglawyer.
I hear you man. I used to be that dumbass spitting in a coffee cup and thinking no one knew.
Thanks for the early congrats - yeah, I CANNOT believe I'm almost to 200. Insane. Freedom is da shit!
Ha, gmann...as a ninja though, I would just run to the car and pop one in during a break for like 5 minutes.
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Day 212
So since I'm QUIT for good (well, at least today) and have worked on a healthier non-nicotine me, I figured I would take care of another nicotine-using issue -- stained teeth. Chewing does a hell of a job tanning up the teeth. So I go in this morning to the dentist and have this teeth whitening procedure done called "Zoom!" Well, I can see the difference for sure but DAMN, it was 2 hours in the chair and now my teeth hurt like shit (VERY sensitive). I went to lunch and couldn't even eat this damn salad cause the lettuce was too cold! Hoping this shit goes away soon.
Anyway, good problem to have...sore teeth. Cause only have the sore teeth cause had the whitening procedure since I'm QUIT.
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Day 212
So since I'm QUIT for good (well, at least today) and have worked on a healthier non-nicotine me, I figured I would take care of another nicotine-using issue -- stained teeth. Chewing does a hell of a job tanning up the teeth. So I go in this morning to the dentist and have this teeth whitening procedure done called "Zoom!" Well, I can see the difference for sure but DAMN, it was 2 hours in the chair and now my teeth hurt like shit (VERY sensitive). I went to lunch and couldn't even eat this damn salad cause the lettuce was too cold! Hoping this shit goes away soon.
Anyway, good problem to have...sore teeth. Cause only have the sore teeth cause had the whitening procedure since I'm QUIT.
Don't sweat it. It will go away. Your teeth are dehydrated from the procedure and will be sensitive for a period of time. You'll be fine in a day or so.
Congrats. nice way to reward yourself. i did that as well
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Day 212
So since I'm QUIT for good (well, at least today) and have worked on a healthier non-nicotine me, I figured I would take care of another nicotine-using issue -- stained teeth. Chewing does a hell of a job tanning up the teeth. So I go in this morning to the dentist and have this teeth whitening procedure done called "Zoom!" Well, I can see the difference for sure but DAMN, it was 2 hours in the chair and now my teeth hurt like shit (VERY sensitive). I went to lunch and couldn't even eat this damn salad cause the lettuce was too cold! Hoping this shit goes away soon.Â
Anyway, good problem to have...sore teeth. Cause only have the sore teeth cause had the whitening procedure since I'm QUIT.
Don't sweat it. It will go away. Your teeth are dehydrated from the procedure and will be sensitive for a period of time. You'll be fine in a day or so.
Congrats. nice way to reward yourself. i did that as well
Whew, it DID go away by the next day. Thank goodness.
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Day 222
For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. -- Hebrews 12:11
The Bible is THE word. And, this statement is applicable here. True statement. It gets so much better.
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Day 222
For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. -- Hebrews 12:11
The Bible is THE word. And, this statement is applicable here. True statement. It gets so much better.
This one of many things that new quitters need to realize. It gets so much better. By the way, nice triple deuce Ag!
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Day 222
For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. -- Hebrews 12:11
The Bible is THE word. And, this statement is applicable here. True statement. It gets so much better.
Bunch of truth in that one.
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Day 222
For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. -- Hebrews 12:11
The Bible is THE word. And, this statement is applicable here. True statement. It gets so much better.
No joke. That there's the truth.
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Day 222
For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. -- Hebrews 12:11
The Bible is THE word. And, this statement is applicable here. True statement. It gets so much better.
Your triple 2s have made you wise. Right on and well done sir. I quit with you today.
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Day 222
For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. -- Hebrews 12:11
The Bible is THE word. And, this statement is applicable here. True statement. It gets so much better.
WORD....literally. Quit with Ag.
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Day 242
Wow, the days sure do fly by. Something stirred me to post something in my Intro page and I go looking and find it on the 4th page. Anyway, it's been 20 days since I posted a thought so thought I would dust it off a bit and give my $.02 on a subject...that is caving.
I thought I would post this here as opposed to posting on a particular Intro thread. It was a recent cave that had me thinking but this one particular cave isn't the only of its kind so to be fair I am not commenting on his/her Intro page about it. Here goes...
Drunken-alcohol-induced caves...
First let me acknowledge that I do realize that the majority here direct that alcohol should and must be off limits during the initial stages of your quit. I realize that alcohol does tend to make one feel 10' tall and bulletproof. However, I do not think a QUIT-filled spirit should have any fear of failure by tying one on. In my honest opinion, a QUIT-filled spirit (and one who has made that daily promise) will NOT cave simply because he has had too many cold ones with the boys.
For fear of sounding cocky and arrogant - but if I do, I can live with it, as it won't be the first time I was called that here :) - I remember the first couple of weeks of my quit. It just happened to fall during a time with several get togethers with college buds (and ones who like to engage in said suicidal behavior as we fight against daily) which included, a Vegas trip, bachelor party, and just various nights of lots of drinking and shit talking. At all times I was around those who were using nicotine, both dipping and smoking (even cigars which I used to LOVE smoking when in Vegas). However, I found KTC...and committed to the quit. I made promises daily. During these nights out in between shots, shit talking and shenanigans, I would pull my iPhone out and glance at a few things here and there on the KTC page, and talk to my friends how excited I was about not using nicotine like their dumbasses. It became a game, telling them what pitiful fools they were. Nonetheless, I did what I needed to do to remain quit. And to be honest, even though I was sitting on those days between 1 and 30, there was no chance in failure. No matter how many drinks, my quit-filled spirit would NOT be compromised.
My quit is not special. My addiction was not special...it was a typical 21 year slow death filled with daily cans of Grizzly. But when I figured out that I really could kick this fucking beast, there was no amount of beer or ANYTHING that was going to cause me to open that door.
Sorry if I offended anyone. Actually, I'm not sorry. That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it. I'm just fucking tired of hearing the drunken night excuses.
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Day 242
Wow, the days sure do fly by. Something stirred me to post something in my Intro page and I go looking and find it on the 4th page. Anyway, it's been 20 days since I posted a thought so thought I would dust it off a bit and give my $.02 on a subject...that is caving.
I thought I would post this here as opposed to posting on a particular Intro thread. It was a recent cave that had me thinking but this one particular cave isn't the only of its kind so to be fair I am not commenting on his/her Intro page about it. Here goes...
Drunken-alcohol-induced caves...
First let me acknowledge that I do realize that the majority here direct that alcohol should and must be off limits during the initial stages of your quit. I realize that alcohol does tend to make one feel 10' tall and bulletproof. However, I do not think a QUIT-filled spirit should have any fear of failure by tying one on. In my honest opinion, a QUIT-filled spirit (and one who has made that daily promise) will NOT cave simply because he has had too many cold ones with the boys.
For fear of sounding cocky and arrogant - but if I do, I can live with it, as it won't be the first time I was called that here :) - I remember the first couple of weeks of my quit. It just happened to fall during a time with several get togethers with college buds (and ones who like to engage in said suicidal behavior as we fight against daily) which included, a Vegas trip, bachelor party, and just various nights of lots of drinking and shit talking. At all times I was around those who were using nicotine, both dipping and smoking (even cigars which I used to LOVE smoking when in Vegas). However, I found KTC...and committed to the quit. I made promises daily. During these nights out in between shots, shit talking and shenanigans, I would pull my iPhone out and glance at a few things here and there on the KTC page, and talk to my friends how excited I was about not using nicotine like their dumbasses. It became a game, telling them what pitiful fools they were. Nonetheless, I did what I needed to do to remain quit. And to be honest, even though I was sitting on those days between 1 and 30, there was no chance in failure. No matter how many drinks, my quit-filled spirit would NOT be compromised.
My quit is not special. My addiction was not special...it was a typical 21 year slow death filled with daily cans of Grizzly. But when I figured out that I really could kick this fucking beast, there was no amount of beer or ANYTHING that was going to cause me to open that door.
Sorry if I offended anyone. Actually, I'm not sorry. That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it. I'm just fucking tired of hearing the drunken night excuses.
Burning your boat coupled with the tools provided here is a recipe for success indeed.
Ready tips his hat, Well done Sir.
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Day 242
Wow, the days sure do fly by. Something stirred me to post something in my Intro page and I go looking and find it on the 4th page. Anyway, it's been 20 days since I posted a thought so thought I would dust it off a bit and give my $.02 on a subject...that is caving.
I thought I would post this here as opposed to posting on a particular Intro thread. It was a recent cave that had me thinking but this one particular cave isn't the only of its kind so to be fair I am not commenting on his/her Intro page about it. Here goes...
Drunken-alcohol-induced caves...
First let me acknowledge that I do realize that the majority here direct that alcohol should and must be off limits during the initial stages of your quit. I realize that alcohol does tend to make one feel 10' tall and bulletproof. However, I do not think a QUIT-filled spirit should have any fear of failure by tying one on. In my honest opinion, a QUIT-filled spirit (and one who has made that daily promise) will NOT cave simply because he has had too many cold ones with the boys.Â
For fear of sounding cocky and arrogant - but if I do, I can live with it, as it won't be the first time I was called that here :) - I remember the first couple of weeks of my quit. It just happened to fall during a time with several get togethers with college buds (and ones who like to engage in said suicidal behavior as we fight against daily) which included, a Vegas trip, bachelor party, and just various nights of lots of drinking and shit talking. At all times I was around those who were using nicotine, both dipping and smoking (even cigars which I used to LOVE smoking when in Vegas). However, I found KTC...and committed to the quit. I made promises daily. During these nights out in between shots, shit talking and shenanigans, I would pull my iPhone out and glance at a few things here and there on the KTC page, and talk to my friends how excited I was about not using nicotine like their dumbasses. It became a game, telling them what pitiful fools they were. Nonetheless, I did what I needed to do to remain quit. And to be honest, even though I was sitting on those days between 1 and 30, there was no chance in failure. No matter how many drinks, my quit-filled spirit would NOT be compromised.Â
My quit is not special. My addiction was not special...it was a typical 21 year slow death filled with daily cans of Grizzly. But when I figured out that I really could kick this fucking beast, there was no amount of beer or ANYTHING that was going to cause me to open that door.Â
Sorry if I offended anyone. Actually, I'm not sorry. That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it. I'm just fucking tired of hearing the drunken night excuses.
Burning your boat coupled with the tools provided here is a recipe for success indeed.
Ready tips his hat, Well done Sir.
Well put AG. I like that spirit. Quit filled. Yes absolutely. To me the quit spirit is a freakin' spring board to launch you forward. This whole quit thing has its ups and down but I certainly feel that the quit filled spirit has shown me more doors in the past year than any other point in my life. The power of quit compels me.
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Day 242
Wow, the days sure do fly by. Something stirred me to post something in my Intro page and I go looking and find it on the 4th page. Anyway, it's been 20 days since I posted a thought so thought I would dust it off a bit and give my $.02 on a subject...that is caving.
I thought I would post this here as opposed to posting on a particular Intro thread. It was a recent cave that had me thinking but this one particular cave isn't the only of its kind so to be fair I am not commenting on his/her Intro page about it. Here goes...
Drunken-alcohol-induced caves...
First let me acknowledge that I do realize that the majority here direct that alcohol should and must be off limits during the initial stages of your quit. I realize that alcohol does tend to make one feel 10' tall and bulletproof. However, I do not think a QUIT-filled spirit should have any fear of failure by tying one on. In my honest opinion, a QUIT-filled spirit (and one who has made that daily promise) will NOT cave simply because he has had too many cold ones with the boys.Â
For fear of sounding cocky and arrogant - but if I do, I can live with it, as it won't be the first time I was called that here :) - I remember the first couple of weeks of my quit. It just happened to fall during a time with several get togethers with college buds (and ones who like to engage in said suicidal behavior as we fight against daily) which included, a Vegas trip, bachelor party, and just various nights of lots of drinking and shit talking. At all times I was around those who were using nicotine, both dipping and smoking (even cigars which I used to LOVE smoking when in Vegas). However, I found KTC...and committed to the quit. I made promises daily. During these nights out in between shots, shit talking and shenanigans, I would pull my iPhone out and glance at a few things here and there on the KTC page, and talk to my friends how excited I was about not using nicotine like their dumbasses. It became a game, telling them what pitiful fools they were. Nonetheless, I did what I needed to do to remain quit. And to be honest, even though I was sitting on those days between 1 and 30, there was no chance in failure. No matter how many drinks, my quit-filled spirit would NOT be compromised.Â
My quit is not special. My addiction was not special...it was a typical 21 year slow death filled with daily cans of Grizzly. But when I figured out that I really could kick this fucking beast, there was no amount of beer or ANYTHING that was going to cause me to open that door.Â
Sorry if I offended anyone. Actually, I'm not sorry. That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it. I'm just fucking tired of hearing the drunken night excuses.
Burning your boat coupled with the tools provided here is a recipe for success indeed.
Ready tips his hat, Well done Sir.
Well put AG. I like that spirit. Quit filled. Yes absolutely. To me the quit spirit is a freakin' spring board to launch you forward. This whole quit thing has its ups and down but I certainly feel that the quit filled spirit has shown me more doors in the past year than any other point in my life. The power of quit compels me.
My brother Ag had go the Quit Spirit! I agree with you brother. Nothing can change your mind if you have completely shut the door on nicotine. Not alcohol or anything. Never again, for any reason brother!
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Day 242
Wow, the days sure do fly by. Something stirred me to post something in my Intro page and I go looking and find it on the 4th page. Anyway, it's been 20 days since I posted a thought so thought I would dust it off a bit and give my $.02 on a subject...that is caving.
I thought I would post this here as opposed to posting on a particular Intro thread. It was a recent cave that had me thinking but this one particular cave isn't the only of its kind so to be fair I am not commenting on his/her Intro page about it. Here goes...
Drunken-alcohol-induced caves...
First let me acknowledge that I do realize that the majority here direct that alcohol should and must be off limits during the initial stages of your quit. I realize that alcohol does tend to make one feel 10' tall and bulletproof. However, I do not think a QUIT-filled spirit should have any fear of failure by tying one on. In my honest opinion, a QUIT-filled spirit (and one who has made that daily promise) will NOT cave simply because he has had too many cold ones with the boys.Â
For fear of sounding cocky and arrogant - but if I do, I can live with it, as it won't be the first time I was called that here :) - I remember the first couple of weeks of my quit. It just happened to fall during a time with several get togethers with college buds (and ones who like to engage in said suicidal behavior as we fight against daily) which included, a Vegas trip, bachelor party, and just various nights of lots of drinking and shit talking. At all times I was around those who were using nicotine, both dipping and smoking (even cigars which I used to LOVE smoking when in Vegas). However, I found KTC...and committed to the quit. I made promises daily. During these nights out in between shots, shit talking and shenanigans, I would pull my iPhone out and glance at a few things here and there on the KTC page, and talk to my friends how excited I was about not using nicotine like their dumbasses. It became a game, telling them what pitiful fools they were. Nonetheless, I did what I needed to do to remain quit. And to be honest, even though I was sitting on those days between 1 and 30, there was no chance in failure. No matter how many drinks, my quit-filled spirit would NOT be compromised.Â
My quit is not special. My addiction was not special...it was a typical 21 year slow death filled with daily cans of Grizzly. But when I figured out that I really could kick this fucking beast, there was no amount of beer or ANYTHING that was going to cause me to open that door.Â
Sorry if I offended anyone. Actually, I'm not sorry. That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it. I'm just fucking tired of hearing the drunken night excuses.
Burning your boat coupled with the tools provided here is a recipe for success indeed.
Ready tips his hat, Well done Sir.
Well put AG. I like that spirit. Quit filled. Yes absolutely. To me the quit spirit is a freakin' spring board to launch you forward. This whole quit thing has its ups and down but I certainly feel that the quit filled spirit has shown me more doors in the past year than any other point in my life. The power of quit compels me.
My brother Ag had go the Quit Spirit! I agree with you brother. Nothing can change your mind if you have completely shut the door on nicotine. Not alcohol or anything. Never again, for any reason brother!
My QUIT-spirit walks around with erections that last longer than 4 hours. He doesn't consult with a physician though because he is too bad ass for that.
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Day 242
Wow, the days sure do fly by. Something stirred me to post something in my Intro page and I go looking and find it on the 4th page. Anyway, it's been 20 days since I posted a thought so thought I would dust it off a bit and give my $.02 on a subject...that is caving.
I thought I would post this here as opposed to posting on a particular Intro thread. It was a recent cave that had me thinking but this one particular cave isn't the only of its kind so to be fair I am not commenting on his/her Intro page about it. Here goes...
Drunken-alcohol-induced caves...
First let me acknowledge that I do realize that the majority here direct that alcohol should and must be off limits during the initial stages of your quit. I realize that alcohol does tend to make one feel 10' tall and bulletproof. However, I do not think a QUIT-filled spirit should have any fear of failure by tying one on. In my honest opinion, a QUIT-filled spirit (and one who has made that daily promise) will NOT cave simply because he has had too many cold ones with the boys.Â
For fear of sounding cocky and arrogant - but if I do, I can live with it, as it won't be the first time I was called that here :) - I remember the first couple of weeks of my quit. It just happened to fall during a time with several get togethers with college buds (and ones who like to engage in said suicidal behavior as we fight against daily) which included, a Vegas trip, bachelor party, and just various nights of lots of drinking and shit talking. At all times I was around those who were using nicotine, both dipping and smoking (even cigars which I used to LOVE smoking when in Vegas). However, I found KTC...and committed to the quit. I made promises daily. During these nights out in between shots, shit talking and shenanigans, I would pull my iPhone out and glance at a few things here and there on the KTC page, and talk to my friends how excited I was about not using nicotine like their dumbasses. It became a game, telling them what pitiful fools they were. Nonetheless, I did what I needed to do to remain quit. And to be honest, even though I was sitting on those days between 1 and 30, there was no chance in failure. No matter how many drinks, my quit-filled spirit would NOT be compromised.Â
My quit is not special. My addiction was not special...it was a typical 21 year slow death filled with daily cans of Grizzly. But when I figured out that I really could kick this fucking beast, there was no amount of beer or ANYTHING that was going to cause me to open that door.Â
Sorry if I offended anyone. Actually, I'm not sorry. That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it. I'm just fucking tired of hearing the drunken night excuses.
Burning your boat coupled with the tools provided here is a recipe for success indeed.
Ready tips his hat, Well done Sir.
Well put AG. I like that spirit. Quit filled. Yes absolutely. To me the quit spirit is a freakin' spring board to launch you forward. This whole quit thing has its ups and down but I certainly feel that the quit filled spirit has shown me more doors in the past year than any other point in my life. The power of quit compels me.
My brother Ag had go the Quit Spirit! I agree with you brother. Nothing can change your mind if you have completely shut the door on nicotine. Not alcohol or anything. Never again, for any reason brother!
My QUIT-spirit walks around with erections that last longer than 4 hours. He doesn't consult with a physician though because he is too bad ass for that.
I just laughed my ass off. Because I, even though in the early stages of quit, thought that drinking didn't mean jack shit for my quit. I was done and drinking wasn't going to change that.
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Day 242
Wow, the days sure do fly by. Something stirred me to post something in my Intro page and I go looking and find it on the 4th page. Anyway, it's been 20 days since I posted a thought so thought I would dust it off a bit and give my $.02 on a subject...that is caving.
I thought I would post this here as opposed to posting on a particular Intro thread. It was a recent cave that had me thinking but this one particular cave isn't the only of its kind so to be fair I am not commenting on his/her Intro page about it. Here goes...
Drunken-alcohol-induced caves...
First let me acknowledge that I do realize that the majority here direct that alcohol should and must be off limits during the initial stages of your quit. I realize that alcohol does tend to make one feel 10' tall and bulletproof. However, I do not think a QUIT-filled spirit should have any fear of failure by tying one on. In my honest opinion, a QUIT-filled spirit (and one who has made that daily promise) will NOT cave simply because he has had too many cold ones with the boys.Â
For fear of sounding cocky and arrogant - but if I do, I can live with it, as it won't be the first time I was called that here :) - I remember the first couple of weeks of my quit. It just happened to fall during a time with several get togethers with college buds (and ones who like to engage in said suicidal behavior as we fight against daily) which included, a Vegas trip, bachelor party, and just various nights of lots of drinking and shit talking. At all times I was around those who were using nicotine, both dipping and smoking (even cigars which I used to LOVE smoking when in Vegas). However, I found KTC...and committed to the quit. I made promises daily. During these nights out in between shots, shit talking and shenanigans, I would pull my iPhone out and glance at a few things here and there on the KTC page, and talk to my friends how excited I was about not using nicotine like their dumbasses. It became a game, telling them what pitiful fools they were. Nonetheless, I did what I needed to do to remain quit. And to be honest, even though I was sitting on those days between 1 and 30, there was no chance in failure. No matter how many drinks, my quit-filled spirit would NOT be compromised.Â
My quit is not special. My addiction was not special...it was a typical 21 year slow death filled with daily cans of Grizzly. But when I figured out that I really could kick this fucking beast, there was no amount of beer or ANYTHING that was going to cause me to open that door.Â
Sorry if I offended anyone. Actually, I'm not sorry. That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it. I'm just fucking tired of hearing the drunken night excuses.
Burning your boat coupled with the tools provided here is a recipe for success indeed.
Ready tips his hat, Well done Sir.
Well put AG. I like that spirit. Quit filled. Yes absolutely. To me the quit spirit is a freakin' spring board to launch you forward. This whole quit thing has its ups and down but I certainly feel that the quit filled spirit has shown me more doors in the past year than any other point in my life. The power of quit compels me.
My brother Ag had go the Quit Spirit! I agree with you brother. Nothing can change your mind if you have completely shut the door on nicotine. Not alcohol or anything. Never again, for any reason brother!
My QUIT-spirit walks around with erections that last longer than 4 hours. He doesn't consult with a physician though because he is too bad ass for that.
I just laughed my ass off. Because I, even though in the early stages of quit, thought that drinking didn't mean jack shit for my quit. I was done and drinking wasn't going to change that.
Great stuff!!!!!
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Day 265
Just dawned on me, I'm a HOF away from a YEAR. Kick ass. Just fucking kick ass. I'm on a business trip this week and got in from the hotel gym and it just dawned on me when I was thinking about my number. In my effort to keep my little Intro alive and kicking I figured I should jot down these thoughts like I do periodically. Maybe one of these days I'll hit a rough patch and need to come back and read through it for inspiration and strength and to see where I've been. [Knock on wood, hasn't happened yet.] I'm even obnoxious about my quit in the "real world". I have some friends who remind me, "you know what is more annoying than a tobacco user? a former tobacco user" - HA! I'm always making it a point to give my quit days and brag about my freedom to my friends who are slaves to the poison and continue to daily line UST's pockets - the fools! Maybe it is starting to pay off because one friend of mine texted me tonight and asked me about the "support group" because she wants to quit smoking. Damn, I want so bad to somehow be able to channel what I know into folks who want to quit - that personal knowledge and experience I have that yes, in the beginning it sucks ass in a huge way, but in time that discipline yields great success and freedom!!
Anyway, stay quit my friends. Give me a shout if you need a hand.
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Day 300
...35 days later since my last post so since eclipsing another little milestone figured it was time to dust off the Introductions page and jot down a few thoughts...
For those newbies struggling thru the day and those lurkers pondering whether they have what it takes to quit, I want to let you in on a little secret...
I was where you are. A slave. All aspects of my life controlled by the poison...for 21 years...my entire adult life. And now, on my 300th day free, I can honestly say that it has been a LONG time since I had a significant crave (I think somewhere around Day 110 or so).
Understand that the struggle is mental. It is a fight within. We have intelligent minds. Understand what it is that is trying to control you and dictate your actions. Just quit, simple as that. It's certainly not easy but it is very simple. Take control of your mind and tell the addiction that you WILL NOT fail, that the fleeting mental thoughts WILL NOT control you but will be dismissed. You can do it. If I can do it, you can do it.
Now, let me let you in on another little secret...
Sure I am confident. Yeah, my words make me sound cocky. But there is a reason. I have KTC and my quit buds holding me accountable so as long as I continue to participate here I KNOW I will never fail. The recipe is simple, be active here, post roll, keep your promise, and YOU too will succeed. Simple as that.
Again, thank you to KTC, and especially the WOLF PACK, for the support and camaraderie.
As always, if anyone every needs a hand, I'm always within reach. I would be honored to help.
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Day 300
...35 days later since my last post so since eclipsing another little milestone figured it was time to dust off the Introductions page and jot down a few thoughts...
For those newbies struggling thru the day and those lurkers pondering whether they have what it takes to quit, I want to let you in on a little secret...
I was where you are. A slave. All aspects of my life controlled by the poison...for 21 years...my entire adult life. And now, on my 300th day free, I can honestly say that it has been a LONG time since I had a significant crave (I think somewhere around Day 110 or so).
Understand that the struggle is mental. It is a fight within. We have intelligent minds. Understand what it is that is trying to control you and dictate your actions. Just quit, simple as that. It's certainly not easy but it is very simple. Take control of your mind and tell the addiction that you WILL NOT fail, that the fleeting mental thoughts WILL NOT control you but will be dismissed. You can do it. If I can do it, you can do it.
Now, let me let you in on another little secret...
Sure I am confident. Yeah, my words make me sound cocky. But there is a reason. I have KTC and my quit buds holding me accountable so as long as I continue to participate here I KNOW I will never fail. The recipe is simple, be active here, post roll, keep your promise, and YOU too will succeed. Simple as that.
Again, thank you to KTC, and especially the WOLF PACK, for the support and camaraderie.
As always, if anyone every needs a hand, I'm always within reach. I would be honored to help.
I will go to war with this guy all day every day. He has my full respect. Nice job Ag. You earned this. I am proud to be quit with you today.
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Day 300
...35 days later since my last post so since eclipsing another little milestone figured it was time to dust off the Introductions page and jot down a few thoughts...
For those newbies struggling thru the day and those lurkers pondering whether they have what it takes to quit, I want to let you in on a little secret...
I was where you are. A slave. All aspects of my life controlled by the poison...for 21 years...my entire adult life. And now, on my 300th day free, I can honestly say that it has been a LONG time since I had a significant crave (I think somewhere around Day 110 or so).
Understand that the struggle is mental. It is a fight within. We have intelligent minds. Understand what it is that is trying to control you and dictate your actions. Just quit, simple as that. It's certainly not easy but it is very simple. Take control of your mind and tell the addiction that you WILL NOT fail, that the fleeting mental thoughts WILL NOT control you but will be dismissed. You can do it. If I can do it, you can do it.Â
Now, let me let you in on another little secret...
Sure I am confident. Yeah, my words make me sound cocky. But there is a reason. I have KTC and my quit buds holding me accountable so as long as I continue to participate here I KNOW I will never fail. The recipe is simple, be active here, post roll, keep your promise, and YOU too will succeed. Simple as that.Â
Again, thank you to KTC, and especially the WOLF PACK, for the support and camaraderie.
As always, if anyone every needs a hand, I'm always within reach. I would be honored to help.
I will go to war with this guy all day every day. He has my full respect. Nice job Ag. You earned this. I am proud to be quit with you today.
Tip-Top, my friend. Solid.
Congrats on the 300!
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Day 300
...35 days later since my last post so since eclipsing another little milestone figured it was time to dust off the Introductions page and jot down a few thoughts...
For those newbies struggling thru the day and those lurkers pondering whether they have what it takes to quit, I want to let you in on a little secret...
I was where you are. A slave. All aspects of my life controlled by the poison...for 21 years...my entire adult life. And now, on my 300th day free, I can honestly say that it has been a LONG time since I had a significant crave (I think somewhere around Day 110 or so).
Understand that the struggle is mental. It is a fight within. We have intelligent minds. Understand what it is that is trying to control you and dictate your actions. Just quit, simple as that. It's certainly not easy but it is very simple. Take control of your mind and tell the addiction that you WILL NOT fail, that the fleeting mental thoughts WILL NOT control you but will be dismissed. You can do it. If I can do it, you can do it.Â
Now, let me let you in on another little secret...
Sure I am confident. Yeah, my words make me sound cocky. But there is a reason. I have KTC and my quit buds holding me accountable so as long as I continue to participate here I KNOW I will never fail. The recipe is simple, be active here, post roll, keep your promise, and YOU too will succeed. Simple as that.Â
Again, thank you to KTC, and especially the WOLF PACK, for the support and camaraderie.
As always, if anyone every needs a hand, I'm always within reach. I would be honored to help.
I will go to war with this guy all day every day. He has my full respect. Nice job Ag. You earned this. I am proud to be quit with you today.
Tip-Top, my friend. Solid.
Congrats on the 300!
congrats on 300. Great words man. helps me know that it gets better
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Day 300
...35 days later since my last post so since eclipsing another little milestone figured it was time to dust off the Introductions page and jot down a few thoughts...
For those newbies struggling thru the day and those lurkers pondering whether they have what it takes to quit, I want to let you in on a little secret...
I was where you are. A slave. All aspects of my life controlled by the poison...for 21 years...my entire adult life. And now, on my 300th day free, I can honestly say that it has been a LONG time since I had a significant crave (I think somewhere around Day 110 or so).
Understand that the struggle is mental. It is a fight within. We have intelligent minds. Understand what it is that is trying to control you and dictate your actions. Just quit, simple as that. It's certainly not easy but it is very simple. Take control of your mind and tell the addiction that you WILL NOT fail, that the fleeting mental thoughts WILL NOT control you but will be dismissed. You can do it. If I can do it, you can do it.Â
Now, let me let you in on another little secret...
Sure I am confident. Yeah, my words make me sound cocky. But there is a reason. I have KTC and my quit buds holding me accountable so as long as I continue to participate here I KNOW I will never fail. The recipe is simple, be active here, post roll, keep your promise, and YOU too will succeed. Simple as that.Â
Again, thank you to KTC, and especially the WOLF PACK, for the support and camaraderie.
As always, if anyone every needs a hand, I'm always within reach. I would be honored to help.
I will go to war with this guy all day every day. He has my full respect. Nice job Ag. You earned this. I am proud to be quit with you today.
Tip-Top, my friend. Solid.
Congrats on the 300!
congrats on 300. Great words man. helps me know that it gets better
Congrats on the 300!!!!!
I would say your words dont sound cocky but most definetly confident, You are the example of what staying active and quit means!
I hate to use the exact same words as someone else who posted but I would goto war with you today or anyday brother!
Thank you!
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Day 300
...35 days later since my last post so since eclipsing another little milestone figured it was time to dust off the Introductions page and jot down a few thoughts...
For those newbies struggling thru the day and those lurkers pondering whether they have what it takes to quit, I want to let you in on a little secret...
I was where you are. A slave. All aspects of my life controlled by the poison...for 21 years...my entire adult life. And now, on my 300th day free, I can honestly say that it has been a LONG time since I had a significant crave (I think somewhere around Day 110 or so).
Understand that the struggle is mental. It is a fight within. We have intelligent minds. Understand what it is that is trying to control you and dictate your actions. Just quit, simple as that. It's certainly not easy but it is very simple. Take control of your mind and tell the addiction that you WILL NOT fail, that the fleeting mental thoughts WILL NOT control you but will be dismissed. You can do it. If I can do it, you can do it.Â
Now, let me let you in on another little secret...
Sure I am confident. Yeah, my words make me sound cocky. But there is a reason. I have KTC and my quit buds holding me accountable so as long as I continue to participate here I KNOW I will never fail. The recipe is simple, be active here, post roll, keep your promise, and YOU too will succeed. Simple as that.Â
Again, thank you to KTC, and especially the WOLF PACK, for the support and camaraderie.
As always, if anyone every needs a hand, I'm always within reach. I would be honored to help.
I will go to war with this guy all day every day. He has my full respect. Nice job Ag. You earned this. I am proud to be quit with you today.
Tip-Top, my friend. Solid.
Congrats on the 300!
congrats on 300. Great words man. helps me know that it gets better
Nice work AG. Truly good stuff my friend.
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Day 300
...35 days later since my last post so since eclipsing another little milestone figured it was time to dust off the Introductions page and jot down a few thoughts...
For those newbies struggling thru the day and those lurkers pondering whether they have what it takes to quit, I want to let you in on a little secret...
I was where you are. A slave. All aspects of my life controlled by the poison...for 21 years...my entire adult life. And now, on my 300th day free, I can honestly say that it has been a LONG time since I had a significant crave (I think somewhere around Day 110 or so).
Understand that the struggle is mental. It is a fight within. We have intelligent minds. Understand what it is that is trying to control you and dictate your actions. Just quit, simple as that. It's certainly not easy but it is very simple. Take control of your mind and tell the addiction that you WILL NOT fail, that the fleeting mental thoughts WILL NOT control you but will be dismissed. You can do it. If I can do it, you can do it.Â
Now, let me let you in on another little secret...
Sure I am confident. Yeah, my words make me sound cocky. But there is a reason. I have KTC and my quit buds holding me accountable so as long as I continue to participate here I KNOW I will never fail. The recipe is simple, be active here, post roll, keep your promise, and YOU too will succeed. Simple as that.Â
Again, thank you to KTC, and especially the WOLF PACK, for the support and camaraderie.
As always, if anyone every needs a hand, I'm always within reach. I would be honored to help.
I will go to war with this guy all day every day. He has my full respect. Nice job Ag. You earned this. I am proud to be quit with you today.
Tip-Top, my friend. Solid.
Congrats on the 300!
congrats on 300. Great words man. helps me know that it gets better
Nice work AG. Truly good stuff my friend.
Well done Agisprudence!
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Day 300
...35 days later since my last post so since eclipsing another little milestone figured it was time to dust off the Introductions page and jot down a few thoughts...
For those newbies struggling thru the day and those lurkers pondering whether they have what it takes to quit, I want to let you in on a little secret...
I was where you are. A slave. All aspects of my life controlled by the poison...for 21 years...my entire adult life. And now, on my 300th day free, I can honestly say that it has been a LONG time since I had a significant crave (I think somewhere around Day 110 or so).
Understand that the struggle is mental. It is a fight within. We have intelligent minds. Understand what it is that is trying to control you and dictate your actions. Just quit, simple as that. It's certainly not easy but it is very simple. Take control of your mind and tell the addiction that you WILL NOT fail, that the fleeting mental thoughts WILL NOT control you but will be dismissed. You can do it. If I can do it, you can do it.Â
Now, let me let you in on another little secret...
Sure I am confident. Yeah, my words make me sound cocky. But there is a reason. I have KTC and my quit buds holding me accountable so as long as I continue to participate here I KNOW I will never fail. The recipe is simple, be active here, post roll, keep your promise, and YOU too will succeed. Simple as that.Â
Again, thank you to KTC, and especially the WOLF PACK, for the support and camaraderie.
As always, if anyone every needs a hand, I'm always within reach. I would be honored to help.
I will go to war with this guy all day every day. He has my full respect. Nice job Ag. You earned this. I am proud to be quit with you today.
Tip-Top, my friend. Solid.
Congrats on the 300!
congrats on 300. Great words man. helps me know that it gets better
Nice work AG. Truly good stuff my friend.
Well done Agisprudence!
Thanks, fellas. MUCH appreciated!
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Day 300
...35 days later since my last post so since eclipsing another little milestone figured it was time to dust off the Introductions page and jot down a few thoughts...
For those newbies struggling thru the day and those lurkers pondering whether they have what it takes to quit, I want to let you in on a little secret...
I was where you are. A slave. All aspects of my life controlled by the poison...for 21 years...my entire adult life. And now, on my 300th day free, I can honestly say that it has been a LONG time since I had a significant crave (I think somewhere around Day 110 or so).
Understand that the struggle is mental. It is a fight within. We have intelligent minds. Understand what it is that is trying to control you and dictate your actions. Just quit, simple as that. It's certainly not easy but it is very simple. Take control of your mind and tell the addiction that you WILL NOT fail, that the fleeting mental thoughts WILL NOT control you but will be dismissed. You can do it. If I can do it, you can do it.Â
Now, let me let you in on another little secret...
Sure I am confident. Yeah, my words make me sound cocky. But there is a reason. I have KTC and my quit buds holding me accountable so as long as I continue to participate here I KNOW I will never fail. The recipe is simple, be active here, post roll, keep your promise, and YOU too will succeed. Simple as that.Â
Again, thank you to KTC, and especially the WOLF PACK, for the support and camaraderie.
As always, if anyone every needs a hand, I'm always within reach. I would be honored to help.
I will go to war with this guy all day every day. He has my full respect. Nice job Ag. You earned this. I am proud to be quit with you today.
Tip-Top, my friend. Solid.
Congrats on the 300!
congrats on 300. Great words man. helps me know that it gets better
Nice work AG. Truly good stuff my friend.
Well done Agisprudence!
Thanks, fellas. MUCH appreciated!
Thanks dude. Your words inspire me. You are the shit of quit.
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Day 300
...35 days later since my last post so since eclipsing another little milestone figured it was time to dust off the Introductions page and jot down a few thoughts...
For those newbies struggling thru the day and those lurkers pondering whether they have what it takes to quit, I want to let you in on a little secret...
I was where you are. A slave. All aspects of my life controlled by the poison...for 21 years...my entire adult life. And now, on my 300th day free, I can honestly say that it has been a LONG time since I had a significant crave (I think somewhere around Day 110 or so).
Understand that the struggle is mental. It is a fight within. We have intelligent minds. Understand what it is that is trying to control you and dictate your actions. Just quit, simple as that. It's certainly not easy but it is very simple. Take control of your mind and tell the addiction that you WILL NOT fail, that the fleeting mental thoughts WILL NOT control you but will be dismissed. You can do it. If I can do it, you can do it.Â
Now, let me let you in on another little secret...
Sure I am confident. Yeah, my words make me sound cocky. But there is a reason. I have KTC and my quit buds holding me accountable so as long as I continue to participate here I KNOW I will never fail. The recipe is simple, be active here, post roll, keep your promise, and YOU too will succeed. Simple as that.Â
Again, thank you to KTC, and especially the WOLF PACK, for the support and camaraderie.
As always, if anyone every needs a hand, I'm always within reach. I would be honored to help.
I will go to war with this guy all day every day. He has my full respect. Nice job Ag. You earned this. I am proud to be quit with you today.
Tip-Top, my friend. Solid.
Congrats on the 300!
congrats on 300. Great words man. helps me know that it gets better
Nice work AG. Truly good stuff my friend.
Well done Agisprudence!
Thanks, fellas. MUCH appreciated!
Thanks dude. Your words inspire me. You are the shit of quit.
You rock.
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Day 645
Just thought I'd post up in my Intro page and bring it back from the dead.
645 days free and will continue to be free. Lost my dad exactly 7 weeks ago today - was and have been at my lowest of lows in my 40 years after losing him. However, not even that gave me an itch for the poison.
Craves are non-existent but of course that is in no small part due to my 100% positing with my brothers in the Pack.
Stick with it.
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Day 645
Just thought I'd post up in my Intro page and bring it back from the dead.
645 days free and will continue to be free. Lost my dad exactly 7 weeks ago today - was and have been at my lowest of lows in my 40 years after losing him. However, not even that gave me an itch for the poison.
Craves are non-existent but of course that is in no small part due to my 100% positing with my brothers in the Pack.
Stick with it.
Way to go brother Ag. 100% after 645 days and the thought of caving never entered your head in the lowest of lows.You're an inspiration.
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I'm on day 6 and your words are inspiring. Life sucks right now and the desire is unreal. Staying the course...day 6 is better than day 3. It will only get better.
JJ
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Day 645
Just thought I'd post up in my Intro page and bring it back from the dead.
645 days free and will continue to be free. Lost my dad exactly 7 weeks ago today - was and have been at my lowest of lows in my 40 years after losing him. However, not even that gave me an itch for the poison.
Craves are non-existent but of course that is in no small part due to my 100% positing with my brothers in the Pack.
Stick with it.
AWESOME!
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Day 645
Just thought I'd post up in my Intro page and bring it back from the dead.
645 days free and will continue to be free. Lost my dad exactly 7 weeks ago today - was and have been at my lowest of lows in my 40 years after losing him. However, not even that gave me an itch for the poison. Â
Craves are non-existent but of course that is in no small part due to my 100% positing with my brothers in the Pack.
Stick with it.
AWESOME!
#inspiration
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Day 645
Just thought I'd post up in my Intro page and bring it back from the dead.
645 days free and will continue to be free. Lost my dad exactly 7 weeks ago today - was and have been at my lowest of lows in my 40 years after losing him. However, not even that gave me an itch for the poison. Â
Craves are non-existent but of course that is in no small part due to my 100% positing with my brothers in the Pack.
Stick with it.
AWESOME!
#inspiration
You rock Ag! So sorry about your Dad, hang in there. This may be a time of mourning but a time of dancing is coming...promise.
Sage
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I'm on day 6 and your words are inspiring. Life sucks right now and the desire is unreal. Staying the course...day 6 is better than day 3. It will only get better.
JJ
jjudd -
Thanks for popping in. Spin it bro...life does not suck right now. Life is awesome because you are 6 days into FREEDOM. You are right, day 6 is better than day 3 and it progressively gets better. Just like for me, day 646 is about to be better than day 645. Keep at it man. All mental. Shout if you need anything.
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I'm on day 6 and your words are inspiring. Life sucks right now and the desire is unreal. Staying the course...day 6 is better than day 3. It will only get better.
JJ
jjudd -
Thanks for popping in. Spin it bro...life does not suck right now. Life is awesome because you are 6 days into FREEDOM. You are right, day 6 is better than day 3 and it progressively gets better. Just like for me, day 646 is about to be better than day 645. Keep at it man. All mental. Shout if you need anything.
Everyday you are alive, healthy and quit is another win.
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My, how life is crazy. My last post in here was a little over a month ago and I was talking about how I lost my dad. Certainly I'm being tested. Not in the nicotine arena cause I'm just done with that. But just tested. Dad and best friend in less than 3 months. Life is crazy.
LTC Todd Clark (http://www.fox23news.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=4091378)
We met in 1990 when we were both a freshman at Texas AM and in the Corps of Cadets. Since then we have been each others best man at our weddings and godfather to our oldest kids. His last tour was his 5th even though the 4th should have been the last after being severely injured in an IED blast. However, he rehabbed and was determined to return to get deployed again.
I spoke with him last week. On Saturday his wife called me as the visiting officers gave her the news of his death.
It was a sad day for the country - we lost a true hero and patriot. And I lost my best friend.
Please pray for his wife, 2 kids, parents and brother.
AG685
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My, how life is crazy. My last post in here was a little over a month ago and I was talking about how I lost my dad. Certainly I'm being tested. Not in the nicotine arena cause I'm just done with that. But just tested. Dad and best friend in less than 3 months. Life is crazy.
LTC Todd Clark (http://www.fox23news.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=4091378)
We met in 1990 when we were both a freshman at Texas AM and in the Corps of Cadets. Since then we have been each others best man at our weddings and godfather to our oldest kids. His last tour was his 5th even though the 4th should have been the last after being severely injured in an IED blast. However, he rehabbed and was determined to return to get deployed again.
I spoke with him last week. On Saturday his wife called me as the visiting officers gave her the news of his death.
It was a sad day for the country - we lost a true hero and patriot. And I lost my best friend.
Please pray for his wife, 2 kids, parents and brother.
AG685
Ag I am so sorry for your recent loses. Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family of this young soldier. Keep your chin up and understand that time will heal these wounds in His perfect timing. As far as being tested goes, my money is on you. I am 100% confident that you will pass whatever test life throws at you.
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My, how life is crazy. My last post in here was a little over a month ago and I was talking about how I lost my dad. Certainly I'm being tested. Not in the nicotine arena cause I'm just done with that. But just tested. Dad and best friend in less than 3 months. Life is crazy.
LTC Todd Clark (http://www.fox23news.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=4091378)
We met in 1990 when we were both a freshman at Texas AM and in the Corps of Cadets. Since then we have been each others best man at our weddings and godfather to our oldest kids. His last tour was his 5th even though the 4th should have been the last after being severely injured in an IED blast. However, he rehabbed and was determined to return to get deployed again.Â
I spoke with him last week. On Saturday his wife called me as the visiting officers gave her the news of his death.
It was a sad day for the country - we lost a true hero and patriot. And I lost my best friend.
Please pray for his wife, 2 kids, parents and brother.
AG685
Ag I am so sorry for your recent loses. Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family of this young soldier. Keep your chin up and understand that time will heal these wounds in His perfect timing. As far as being tested goes, my money is on you. I am 100% confident that you will pass whatever test life throws at you.
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You have my deepest condolences...
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My, how life is crazy. My last post in here was a little over a month ago and I was talking about how I lost my dad. Certainly I'm being tested. Not in the nicotine arena cause I'm just done with that. But just tested. Dad and best friend in less than 3 months. Life is crazy.
LTC Todd Clark (http://www.fox23news.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=4091378)
We met in 1990 when we were both a freshman at Texas AM and in the Corps of Cadets. Since then we have been each others best man at our weddings and godfather to our oldest kids. His last tour was his 5th even though the 4th should have been the last after being severely injured in an IED blast. However, he rehabbed and was determined to return to get deployed again.Â
I spoke with him last week. On Saturday his wife called me as the visiting officers gave her the news of his death.
It was a sad day for the country - we lost a true hero and patriot. And I lost my best friend.
Please pray for his wife, 2 kids, parents and brother.
AG685
Ag I am so sorry for your recent loses. Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family of this young soldier. Keep your chin up and understand that time will heal these wounds in His perfect timing. As far as being tested goes, my money is on you. I am 100% confident that you will pass whatever test life throws at you.
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Have not had a chance to meet you, have seen you in chat once. Anyway, I am sorry for the loss of your father and sorry for the loss of the fine soldier you called your friend.
God, be with you, and God Bless the USA.
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Prayers sent. Sorry to hear of the loss of such a great man.
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You and his family have my prayers.
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Watched the news story. I am so sorry. It's an awful loss.
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Prayers sent from the Palmetto State.
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No words can be expressed to mourn the loss of a friend who walks closer than a brother. Prayers AG
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AG, I am sure you know my thoughts are with you already. If you need any help coordinating anything on this end, flowers, deliveries, whatever, I am right here in the area, just let me know!
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I'm the same as everyone else....just don't have the words.....
Condolences from NC.
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My sincere condolences Ag.
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He sounds like an amazing man, Ag. So sorry for this loss. Will be praying for his family and yours.
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As a widower, I'm as sorry as I can be for his wife and kids (and you, of course,) but I have to put one little bright spot on this. That news clip was one heck of a tribute and a fabulous use of news media. His family will watch that for years and, at some point, they will smile while watching it. You will, too. My condolences.
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God speed LTC Clark.
Semper Fi.
Hang in there AG.
Freedom.
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PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FRINDS FAMILY AG. MUCH RESPECT
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DAY 700
Life is freaking insane...and cruel. Between March and June of this year I lost unexpectedly and buried both my dad and best friend. To be honest, I keep thinking that I'm going to run out of tears but they still seem to find a way to appear.
While the loss has been great and often unbearable, I have been able to hold on to my quit and it is just as strong as ever.
I often boast that the last time I had a real "crave" was around Day 110. However, Saturday before last I was dealing with and consoling my mom because it would had been her and my dad's 53rd Wedding Anniversary...Sunday was Father's Day...Sunday night I flew to Albany for a few days for funeral services for my friend. Around this time I actually had one of those fleeting thoughts - literally a thought like, "I'll be having a chew in the car when I get away from the wife and kids." WOW, when I had that I was shocked. To be honest, I know in my heart and soul I would have never acted on it but just the fact that it crossed my mind blew me away. I guess I was at my fill of just shit. Undoubtedly, the support here and my daily promises have taken it off the table.
Proud to be at 700 today and 100% posting.
Thanks folks.
Paul
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DAY 700
Life is freaking insane...and cruel. Between March and June of this year I lost unexpectedly and buried both my dad and best friend. To be honest, I keep thinking that I'm going to run out of tears but they still seem to find a way to appear.
While the loss has been great and often unbearable, I have been able to hold on to my quit and it is just as strong as ever.
I often boast that the last time I had a real "crave" was around Day 110. However, Saturday before last I was dealing with and consoling my mom because it would had been her and my dad's 53rd Wedding Anniversary...Sunday was Father's Day...Sunday night I flew to Albany for a few days for funeral services for my friend. Around this time I actually had one of those fleeting thoughts - literally a thought like, "I'll be having a chew in the car when I get away from the wife and kids." WOW, when I had that I was shocked. To be honest, I know in my heart and soul I would have never acted on it but just the fact that it crossed my mind blew me away. I guess I was at my fill of just shit. Undoubtedly, the support here and my daily promises have taken it off the table.
Proud to be at 700 today and 100% posting.
Thanks folks.
Paul
Many of us will have to face the loss you experienced - maybe not today but soon.
Thanks for providing an example of staying the course through hardship.
Every damn day!
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DAY 700
Life is freaking insane...and cruel. Between March and June of this year I lost unexpectedly and buried both my dad and best friend. To be honest, I keep thinking that I'm going to run out of tears but they still seem to find a way to appear.
While the loss has been great and often unbearable, I have been able to hold on to my quit and it is just as strong as ever.Â
I often boast that the last time I had a real "crave" was around Day 110. However, Saturday before last I was dealing with and consoling my mom because it would had been her and my dad's 53rd Wedding Anniversary...Sunday was Father's Day...Sunday night I flew to Albany for a few days for funeral services for my friend. Around this time I actually had one of those fleeting thoughts - literally a thought like, "I'll be having a chew in the car when I get away from the wife and kids." WOW, when I had that I was shocked. To be honest, I know in my heart and soul I would have never acted on it but just the fact that it crossed my mind blew me away. I guess I was at my fill of just shit. Undoubtedly, the support here and my daily promises have taken it off the table.Â
Proud to be at 700 today and 100% posting.Â
Thanks folks.
Paul
Many of us will have to face the loss you experienced - maybe not today but soon.
Thanks for providing an example of staying the course through hardship.
Every damn day!
sorry again for the loss but that is rock solid staying the course even though she is knocking quit w you today!
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DAY 700
Life is freaking insane...and cruel. Between March and June of this year I lost unexpectedly and buried both my dad and best friend. To be honest, I keep thinking that I'm going to run out of tears but they still seem to find a way to appear.
While the loss has been great and often unbearable, I have been able to hold on to my quit and it is just as strong as ever.Â
I often boast that the last time I had a real "crave" was around Day 110. However, Saturday before last I was dealing with and consoling my mom because it would had been her and my dad's 53rd Wedding Anniversary...Sunday was Father's Day...Sunday night I flew to Albany for a few days for funeral services for my friend. Around this time I actually had one of those fleeting thoughts - literally a thought like, "I'll be having a chew in the car when I get away from the wife and kids." WOW, when I had that I was shocked. To be honest, I know in my heart and soul I would have never acted on it but just the fact that it crossed my mind blew me away. I guess I was at my fill of just shit. Undoubtedly, the support here and my daily promises have taken it off the table.Â
Proud to be at 700 today and 100% posting.Â
Thanks folks.
Paul
Many of us will have to face the loss you experienced - maybe not today but soon.
Thanks for providing an example of staying the course through hardship.
Every damn day!
sorry again for the loss but that is rock solid staying the course even though she is knocking quit w you today!
Proud to be quit with you Ag. Congrats on 700.
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DAY 700
Life is freaking insane...and cruel. Between March and June of this year I lost unexpectedly and buried both my dad and best friend. To be honest, I keep thinking that I'm going to run out of tears but they still seem to find a way to appear.
While the loss has been great and often unbearable, I have been able to hold on to my quit and it is just as strong as ever.Â
I often boast that the last time I had a real "crave" was around Day 110. However, Saturday before last I was dealing with and consoling my mom because it would had been her and my dad's 53rd Wedding Anniversary...Sunday was Father's Day...Sunday night I flew to Albany for a few days for funeral services for my friend. Around this time I actually had one of those fleeting thoughts - literally a thought like, "I'll be having a chew in the car when I get away from the wife and kids." WOW, when I had that I was shocked. To be honest, I know in my heart and soul I would have never acted on it but just the fact that it crossed my mind blew me away. I guess I was at my fill of just shit. Undoubtedly, the support here and my daily promises have taken it off the table.Â
Proud to be at 700 today and 100% posting.Â
Thanks folks.
Paul
Many of us will have to face the loss you experienced - maybe not today but soon.
Thanks for providing an example of staying the course through hardship.
Every damn day!
sorry again for the loss but that is rock solid staying the course even though she is knocking quit w you today!
Proud to be quit with you Ag. Congrats on 700.
I feel for you Paul. May God bless their souls.
Congratulations on another powerful milestone in your quit.
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DAY 700
Life is freaking insane...and cruel.� Between March and June of this year I lost unexpectedly and buried both my dad and best friend.� To be honest, I keep thinking that I'm going to run out of tears but they still seem to find a way to appear.
While the loss has been great and often unbearable, I have been able to hold on to my quit and it is just as strong as ever.�
I often boast that the last time I had a real "crave" was around Day 110.� However, Saturday before last I was dealing with and consoling my mom because it would had been her and my dad's 53rd Wedding Anniversary...Sunday was Father's Day...Sunday night I flew to Albany for a few days for funeral services for my friend.� Around this time I actually had one of those fleeting thoughts - literally a thought like, "I'll be having a chew in the car when I get away from the wife and kids."� WOW, when I had that I was shocked.� To be honest, I know in my heart and soul I would have never acted on it but just the fact that it crossed my mind blew me away.� I guess I was at my fill of just shit.� Undoubtedly, the support here and my daily promises have taken it off the table.�
Proud to be at 700 today and 100% posting.�
Thanks folks.
Paul
Many of us will have to face the loss you experienced - maybe not today but soon.
Thanks for providing an example of staying the course through hardship.
Every damn day!
sorry again for the loss but that is rock solid staying the course even though she is knocking quit w you today!
Proud to be quit with you Ag. Congrats on 700.
I feel for you Paul. May God bless their souls.
Congratulations on another powerful milestone in your quit.
So sorry for your loss, may God keep you and yours close during this time. I guess we are always addicts, proud of your resolve even with a full tank of shit to deal with. True man right fellas, this is the epitome of KTC.
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Day 800
100 days since my last add to my Intro. Thought I would dig it up.
Ironically, this milestone falls on my best friend, LTC Todd Clark's birthday. He was KIA on June 8, 2013. Todd actually introduced me to Copenhagen back in 1990 that started me on my 21 years of use. Unfortunately I was never able to convince him to quit. I always gave him shit about starting me on that nasty ass addiction. Nonetheless, other than teaching me how to chew the poison, he was a friend like no other. I miss him. Bitter sweet day.
Quit on, friends.
AG
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Day 800
100 days since my last add to my Intro. Thought I would dig it up.
Ironically, this milestone falls on my best friend, LTC Todd Clark's birthday. He was KIA on June 8, 2013. Todd actually introduced me to Copenhagen back in 1990 that started me on my 21 years of use. Unfortunately I was never able to convince him to quit. I always gave him shit about starting me on that nasty ass addiction. Nonetheless, other than teaching me how to chew the poison, he was a friend like no other. I miss him. Bitter sweet day.
Quit on, friends.
AG
8th floor. Congratulations!!! Damn, this quit building is tall. Can we get an elevator?
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Day 800
100 days since my last add to my Intro. Thought I would dig it up.
Ironically, this milestone falls on my best friend, LTC Todd Clark's birthday. He was KIA on June 8, 2013. Todd actually introduced me to Copenhagen back in 1990 that started me on my 21 years of use. Unfortunately I was never able to convince him to quit. I always gave him shit about starting me on that nasty ass addiction. Nonetheless, other than teaching me how to chew the poison, he was a friend like no other. I miss him. Bitter sweet day.
Quit on, friends.
AG
Sorry to hear your best friend was KIA. Though he mightn't have ever been convinced to quit himself, I can think of no better way to honor his memory than you keeping up your quit for 800 days!! :o That's awesome bro!
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There is some really good stuff in the beginning of this thread, some 800+ days ago. Congrats Again and thanks for the help and inspiration.
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There is some really good stuff in the beginning of this thread, some 800+ days ago. Congrats Again and thanks for the help and inspiration.
Wow, another gem mine- lots to ponder!