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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: walleye on April 13, 2015, 05:27:00 PM
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I am just past the 24 hour mark since I decided to quit after 10 years of dipping. I started in high school and knew then and have always known I should quit. Time went on and I kept saying that I quit someday but it was never the right time. It is amazing how I just kept kicking the can down the road if you will. Yesterday I looked at my gums and tongue and was mortified what this stuff is doing to my body, not that I had not looked before but it just hit me yesterday. I told myself enough is enough I am 27 years old and It is time to quit this stuff your not a kid anymore.
I know that this is going to be day one of many. I know that I can stay strong and beat this thing!
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Walleye is in the house!
Welcome and great decision.
Read 1-4 in welcome center, then go to July 2015 quit group and learn to post roll.
Drink some water, and spend some energy quiting, it's more than just a decision. It's gonna suck... Until it doesn't.
I quit with you today.
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Welcome to the best decision you can make!
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Welcome.... I suggest you bait that hook of yours with gum, seeds and some fake if you need it to help you through the next number of days. Price of admission is roll here, we post it every damn day.
I encourage you to read, read, and read some more. For me it helped to read introductions and the Hall of fame speeches, it provided forethought and post thought that really resignated with my quit. Next, exchange some numbers to build your accountability.
Lastly, buy in and take this serious. The more you give back, the more you get! Good luck , stay quit and welcome aboard
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Congrats on Iori decision to quit --- besides all the other advise -- make a dentist appt for in about 3 weeks .... Get a good cleaning and get those gums and teeth
Back in shape..
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I wish I had the balls at age 27 to quit Dip. You are in a great place, don't take anything for granted and learn from the Vets and people in your quit group. Get very involved with this place it will keep you on the right track. Embrace the Suck over the next few days and get by 1 day, 1 hour at a time. It WILL get better.
I'll PM you my number, USE it anytime.
Glad to have you here brother
todd
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I want to start off by thanking you all for your support, It really means the world to hear it from others who have been there!! Today was well tough to say the least. I found myself with dip fog most of the day and I had to work which made it worse.. My work is one of my triggers but i made it just fine. I was going to quit cold turkey but it picked up some smokey mountain which helps with my oral fixation. Man did that help it is great tasting and long lasting! I quit with 2 logs of grizzly at home, I gave them away to a co worker because I felt it was to expensive to wastes ( i live in MN where it cost 26 per log which was a deal). I am happy to report that I am receiving great support from family and friends. Right know I got a smoky in and I know I am going to do fine because I have such a wonderful group to help me!! First thing tomorrow I will schedule a dentist appointment and move on to day two!
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I quit with 2 logs of grizzly at home, I gave them away to a co worker because I felt it was to expensive to wastes ( i live in MN where it cost 26 per log which was a deal).
I guess that is the difference between a new quitter and a addict that is a little bit further along the path of freedom. I'm Not being critical Walleye just want to point out the difference in the thought process.
"To expensive to waste"
not using is considered wasting? After 3 years now I consider using the poison is the true waste.
"26 per log which was a deal"
nothing can make nicotine a deal!
Don't worry my friend your thought process will change as your days being quit accumulate.
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I quit with 2 logs of grizzly at home, I gave them away to a co worker because I felt it was to expensive to wastes ( i live in MN where it cost 26 per log which was a deal).
I guess that is the difference between a new quitter and a addict that is a little bit further along the path of freedom. I'm Not being critical Walleye just want to point out the difference in the thought process.
"To expensive to waste"
not using is considered wasting? After 3 years now I consider using the poison is the true waste.
"26 per log which was a deal"
nothing can make nicotine a deal!
Don't worry my friend your thought process will change as your days being quit accumulate.
Wt is right man. Just keep quitting and in time you will grow a true hatred for Nicotine and Big Tobacco in general. Then you will wish you had opened all 10 of those tins and pissed all over them.
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I quit with 2 logs of grizzly at home, I gave them away to a co worker because I felt it was to expensive to wastes ( i live in MN where it cost 26 per log which was a deal).
I guess that is the difference between a new quitter and a addict that is a little bit further along the path of freedom. I'm Not being critical Walleye just want to point out the difference in the thought process.
"To expensive to waste"
not using is considered wasting? After 3 years now I consider using the poison is the true waste.
"26 per log which was a deal"
nothing can make nicotine a deal!
Don't worry my friend your thought process will change as your days being quit accumulate.
Wt is right man. Just keep quitting and in time you will grow a true hatred for Nicotine and Big Tobacco in general. Then you will wish you had opened all 10 of those tins and pissed all over them.
Remember what wt said in about 3 weeks. I would like to here the new you version! I'll quit with you today but I need you to post roll my friend! ODAAT! EDD!
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WT you are 100% right. I already feel guilty that I gave them away instead of tossing them.....
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WT you are 100% right. I already feel guilty that I gave them away instead of tossing them.....
It's all good brother.
Well done on posting roll... Do it every day. Don't miss... For you and for others.
Regarding the family.. Awesome.. But. The respect you are looking for there will come up short. That's OK. Your not quiting for them but for YOU!
Let them be the benefactors of a decision you made for your self.
Get your respect that you deserve here on KTC.... We understand the suck, fog, seemingly never ending thoughts.
We have worn your shoes... Your family hasen't... That OK. And glad they haven't had too.
You will find peace building relationships with those who are willing to help you, and fight the addiction, shoulder to shoulder.
Exchange numbers, text some brothers.
I respect your decision to quit. Now follow through with the process to get it done... EDD ODAAT.
I quit with you today.
Rawls 150
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Rawls thanks for the kind words of wisdom, they are taken to heart.
Today was just plan fucking bad. I rolled around in bed until 630 am before I got to sleep then woke up every 40 min after that until 11pm. Thank good i did not have to work today but I did have training. Things that would be second nature seemed extraordinary effort to complete, I cant wait for the fog to lift! Tomorrow I am going fishing with a good buddy of who has been on by ass to quit since I was in high school. I have not told him about my decision to quit but I know he will be supportive and excited. Thank you all for the support, I could not do it without you all!
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Rawls thanks for the kind words of wisdom, they are taken to heart.
Today was just plan fucking bad. I rolled around in bed until 630 am before I got to sleep then woke up every 40 min after that until 11pm. Thank good i did not have to work today but I did have training. Things that would be second nature seemed extraordinary effort to complete, I cant wait for the fog to lift! Tomorrow I am going fishing with a good buddy of who has been on by ass to quit since I was in high school. I have not told him about my decision to quit but I know he will be supportive and excited. Thank you all for the support, I could not do it without you all!
Walleye I know your friend will be happy for you, I am! Hang in there brother, the suck gets better and the quit is worth every damn second of it! Proud to be quit with you today my brother!
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Rawls thanks for the kind words of wisdom, they are taken to heart.
Today was just plan fucking bad. I rolled around in bed until 630 am before I got to sleep then woke up every 40 min after that until 11pm. Thank good i did not have to work today but I did have training. Things that would be second nature seemed extraordinary effort to complete, I cant wait for the fog to lift! Tomorrow I am going fishing with a good buddy of who has been on by ass to quit since I was in high school. I have not told him about my decision to quit but I know he will be supportive and excited. Thank you all for the support, I could not do it without you all!
Walleye I know your friend will be happy for you, I am! Hang in there brother, the suck gets better and the quit is worth every damn second of it! Proud to be quit with you today my brother!
I am also proud and supportive of your quit and any other serious quitter that follows the plan quitting daily.
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Well today was a tough day for fishing but a good day for my quit. I actually got some sleep so I didn't feel like one of these 'zombie' all day. Crave wise I had a few, the lady at the gas station asked if that would be all when I paid for my gas, seeds and poweraid. I almost said the words and a grizzly wintergreen, not because I was craving it but out of pure habit. Of course I told her that would be all and did not buy the chew. Crazy how this shit gets hardwired in your brain. I also found 3 tins in the boat today some with tobacco they got tossed in the garbage. My buddy was really supportive and happy that I quit. He did ask why and I told him it had been 10 years and it was time. I still get hung up on the fact that I am only 27 and i have been doing something that is killing me for 10 fucking years! Makes me feel old and the fact the 3.0. bday is getting ever closer.
question for or everyone who has walked the path I am walking at the day 5 stage did your body feel better over all? I feel like i have more energy and just my over all health is better. I am not sure if this is something anyone else has experienced. I did do definitely feel better today in terms of craves and the fog was less today.
Special thanks to who ever posted roll for me today!! I could not get it to work on my phone..
ON TO DAY 6!!!
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Well today was a tough day for fishing but a good day for my quit. I actually got some sleep so I didn't feel like one of these 'zombie' all day. Crave wise I had a few, the lady at the gas station asked if that would be all when I paid for my gas, seeds and poweraid. I almost said the words and a grizzly wintergreen, not because I was craving it but out of pure habit. Of course I told her that would be all and did not buy the chew. Crazy how this shit gets hardwired in your brain. I also found 3 tins in the boat today some with tobacco they got tossed in the garbage. My buddy was really supportive and happy that I quit. He did ask why and I told him it had been 10 years and it was time. I still get hung up on the fact that I am only 27 and i have been doing something that is killing me for 10 fucking years! Makes me feel old and the fact the 3.0. bday is getting ever closer.
question for or everyone who has walked the path I am walking at the day 5 stage did your body feel better over all? I feel like i have more energy and just my over all health is better. I am not sure if this is something anyone else has experienced. I did do definitely feel better today in terms of craves and the fog was less today.
Special thanks to who ever posted roll for me today!! I could not get it to work on my phone..
ON TO DAY 6!!!
Winning one day at a time, fantastic. I recall reaching in my pocket after a meal, still shifting my tongue around my mouth like I had a dip in. It is amazing how hard wired we become. Your brain will re-wire itself over time all by itself. You just focus on making that daily promise to yourself and us and being a man of your word. The rest will happen all by itself!
Weekends/days off can be tough. Guard your quit this weekend. Watch your alcohol consumption (if you are a drinker), and have a plan. Numbers for guys in your group, access to chat if you start feeling shitty, gums/seeds, etc. Stay strong!
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Well today was a tough day for fishing but a good day for my quit. I actually got some sleep so I didn't feel like one of these 'zombie' all day. Crave wise I had a few, the lady at the gas station asked if that would be all when I paid for my gas, seeds and poweraid. I almost said the words and a grizzly wintergreen, not because I was craving it but out of pure habit. Of course I told her that would be all and did not buy the chew. Crazy how this shit gets hardwired in your brain. I also found 3 tins in the boat today some with tobacco they got tossed in the garbage. My buddy was really supportive and happy that I quit. He did ask why and I told him it had been 10 years and it was time. I still get hung up on the fact that I am only 27 and i have been doing something that is killing me for 10 fucking years! Makes me feel old and the fact the 3.0. bday is getting ever closer.
question for or everyone who has walked the path I am walking at the day 5 stage did your body feel better over all? I feel like i have more energy and just my over all health is better. I am not sure if this is something anyone else has experienced. I did do definitely feel better today in terms of craves and the fog was less today.
Special thanks to who ever posted roll for me today!! I could not get it to work on my phone..
ON TO DAY 6!!!
Winning one day at a time, fantastic. I recall reaching in my pocket after a meal, still shifting my tongue around my mouth like I had a dip in. It is amazing how hard wired we become. Your brain will re-wire itself over time all by itself. You just focus on making that daily promise to yourself and us and being a man of your word. The rest will happen all by itself!
Weekends/days off can be tough. Guard your quit this weekend. Watch your alcohol consumption (if you are a drinker), and have a plan. Numbers for guys in your group, access to chat if you start feeling shitty, gums/seeds, etc. Stay strong!
Great job walleye! Let's think about feeling better. Imagine every day putting all those chemicals in your body. All of a sudden you stop after 10,20 in my case 38 years. I feel awesome, never knew I was supposed to feel this good. And use to didn't think I could or even wanted to try to make it 2 hours without a dip unless I was a sleep. That is some mighty powerful shit and you and I will struggle to beat this the rest of our lives. It's worth every damn second of it! Proud to be quit with you today my friend!
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Thanks for all the replies! Sorry that I have not been able to update in a while, I have been working a lot lately. What a difference a few days makes fog is gone for the most part and I am getting sleep at night. I still get some bad craves but I do not EVER want to be back where I was in the first 72 hours.... On a lighter note I have had a lot of fun with co workers that ask for a dip, I always say sure and toss them my can of smoky mountain. It is funny to watch them study the can of smoky mountain usually followed by what is this shit?
I am going to the dentist tomorrow and I am not going to lie I am a little nervous. I know its something that I have to do and hopefully will be releaved tomorrow.
Stay strong everyone and thanks for all the support!
- Walleye
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Thanks for all the replies! Sorry that I have not been able to update in a while, I have been working a lot lately. What a difference a few days makes fog is gone for the most part and I am getting sleep at night. I still get some bad craves but I do not EVER want to be back where I was in the first 72 hours.... On a lighter note I have had a lot of fun with co workers that ask for a dip, I always say sure and toss them my can of smoky mountain. It is funny to watch them study the can of smoky mountain usually followed by what is this shit?
I am going to the dentist tomorrow and I am not going to lie I am a little nervous. I know its something that I have to do and hopefully will be releaved tomorrow.
Stay strong everyone and thanks for all the support!
- Walleye
Good to hear you are doing well. How did the dentist visit go today?
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Sam the dentist appointment went well they didn't find anything troubling, I am feeling a little less stress now!
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Sam the dentist appointment went well they didn't find anything troubling, I am feeling a little less stress now!
Welcome aboard walleye guy. Glad the quit is going well. Listen to WT, he speaks the truth. You will soon develop a very healthy hatred for tobacco and nicotine. And you should. The hate will fuel your quit fire.
So tell me, where do you fish? I live near Detroit and the walleye are stacked up in the river right now. Getting limits by 830 in the morning. The action has been fast and furious.
Guard this quit with your life my friend. It may well be your very life that you are saving. You will soon see that you never needed that shit for anything.
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Sam the dentist appointment went well they didn't find anything troubling, I am feeling a little less stress now!
Welcome aboard walleye guy. Glad the quit is going well. Listen to WT, he speaks the truth. You will soon develop a very healthy hatred for tobacco and nicotine. And you should. The hate will fuel your quit fire.
So tell me, where do you fish? I live near Detroit and the walleye are stacked up in the river right now. Getting limits by 830 in the morning. The action has been fast and furious.
Guard this quit with your life my friend. It may well be your very life that you are saving. You will soon see that you never needed that shit for anything.
Hey Walleye - Good to hear that your quit is going well. On day 61 now and went fishing last week and didn't dip - that marks the first opening day of trout season in nearly 38 years that I didn't have a dip in my mouth. I survived but it was tough. When the veterans tell you that our brains need to be re-wired they are speaking the truth. I used to fish a lot in PA (upper Allegheny River) for Walleye - by far the best fish to catch! Good luck with your quit and remember - help is always a text message away!
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Don and Got2happen
Sorry I didn't see your guys replies until now. I like to fish the Mississippi south of the twin cities. I also enjoy fishing Lake of the woods, upper red winnie, leech and Mille lacs (before the crash...). Detroit river and lake Erie are definitely on my bucket list! Don happy to hear you could have an opener with out dip! I two will have the same experience in a few weeks for walleye opener. Thanks to you both for the worlds of wisdom.
Quit is going good had a few bumps in road but over all I am doing good. Sleep is still messed up but way better then it was at first. Last few days I have been getting really odd feelings in my cheeks, mostly upper left. I have been getting numbness sensations. I just wanted to see if anyone else has experienced this.
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Congrats on your HOF day Walleye!
nice 100! here's to +1s and staying quit forever!
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Congratulations on your 100! Pay it forward for the next 100!
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Congratulations on your 100! Pay it forward for the next 100!
CONGRATS Walleye
Quit on! Fish on!