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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: jonathanrivers on February 22, 2012, 10:51:00 AM
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Hey, you guys. I'm not sure how the process works, but I'm on Day 2 without any oral fixation whatsoever, let alone dip.
I've dipped since 2003. So, about 9 years. I'm tired of my mouth feeling dirty, I'm tired of having to conceal dirty bottles at work, I'm tired of having a house filled with empty dip cans and empty bottles. I'm tired of dip flakes on my computer desk and keyboard. I'm tired of all the shit. Fuck tobacco, and fuck that look people gave me when they saw me putting a lip in. I put it down the day before yesterday.
Although IÂ’ve wanted to quit for some time, it wasnÂ’t planned. I had the tobacco between my fingers, ready to put that nasty stuff in my mouth, when something came over me. I didnÂ’t want to do it anymore. I had talked about quitting forever. And now was the time for action. I went into the bathroom at work and dumped every bit of it in the garbage, keeping the tin in my back pocket as a reminder of the addict I once was.
What has made the quitting process so gratifying is knowing that I took action instead of overthinking the whole ordeal. Previously, I was so enamored with developing timelines and strategies for quitting that I lost sight of the end goal. Paralysis by analysis, if you will. Action is what gets the ball rolling.
I did have to drink a couple of beers last night to go to sleep...but I figured that's better than smoking a cigarette or getting a "fix."
I'm glad to be here, and I look forward to quitting with you all.
-Jon
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Welcome Jonathan, I'm at a similar stage in the quitting process (day 3) and also don't have any cravings of any type. Not sure if this is the nic bitch hiding in the back of my head telling me to "go ahead and stay confident while you can" and waiting for the right moment to jump out and attack when I'm at a weak moment.
The site is definitely helping me keep that confidence level up and just interacting with people going through the same things makes me feel that much better. In my few days here on the site I guess the major point that everyone shares is to take it Day-by-Day and promise not to use the nic today!
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Thanks, CollegeKid.
Yeah, I'm in that "almost too good to be true" right now when it comes to my lack of cravings. It has to be harder than this.
Perhaps it's easier for me because I just quit last winter through April (4 months) and I know what to expect.
Last time, what killed me was thinking that cigarettes were a viable substitute. Which is most definitely not the case.
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Jonathon, glad to have you man. Go up to the welcome center at the top of the screen. It's a salmon colored link. Click that and read about posting roll and what we do here. Then head on over to May. Introduce yourself to the guys over there and post up.
PM me if I can help in any way.
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Hey guys I'm on day 11 and for some reason I'm feeling it. Not so much a crave but q feeling like something is missing. I agree that cigarettes are not an alternative. I quit last year for four months, had a couple drinks, then a cigarette and a week layer I was back to dipping hardcore.
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Day 7. Really no bad cravings....just a lot of triggers where I have to stop myself and say "Oh, that's right, I quit dipping."
I'm kind of bored, lol. Anyone have that problem after the physical withdrawal symptoms subsided? I don't feel bad or anything, just bored all the time. I feel like dipping was a fun activity for me.
That said, it feels great to be quit. I just need new activities to purse that aren't associated with dip.
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Hey guys I'm on day 11 and for some reason I'm feeling it. Not so much a crave but q feeling like something is missing. I agree that cigarettes are not an alternative. I quit last year for four months, had a couple drinks, then a cigarette and a week layer I was back to dipping hardcore.
Try getting a fake chew, same goes for you jonathan.
Just something to be able to reach to for when your lip feels lonely ("like something is missing") or when boredom strikes. Anything to help your mind off dip
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Day 7. Really no bad cravings....just a lot of triggers where I have to stop myself and say "Oh, that's right, I quit dipping."
I'm kind of bored, lol. Anyone have that problem after the physical withdrawal symptoms subsided? I don't feel bad or anything, just bored all the time. I feel like dipping was a fun activity for me.
That said, it feels great to be quit. I just need new activities to purse that aren't associated with dip.
Yes, I know exactly how you feel. Especially while at work.
I think this is part of the routine that gets ingrained in your skull, and not part of the nicotine addiction. For me, tobacco and the oral fixation helped break up my day into 'dip chunks'. I have a job that can sometimes be stressful, but I typically spend most of the time either in meetings or in front of a computer. Regardless of how the day is going, I can look a the clock, put in a dip and know that will get me through the next half-hour or hour.
But when I think about it, dipping wasn't 'fun' nor did it really give me anything to do or occupy my mind. It was just a part of the routine for 20 freaking years, and hell dude, anything you've been doing for 20 years every waking moment would not qualify as 'fun'. I think breathing, shitting, pissing, and scratching your ass falls into the same category.
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Hey guys I'm on day 11 and for some reason I'm feeling it. Not so much a crave but q feeling like something is missing. I agree that cigarettes are not an alternative. I quit last year for four months, had a couple drinks, then a cigarette and a week layer I was back to dipping hardcore.
Try getting a fake chew, same goes for you jonathan.
Just something to be able to reach to for when your lip feels lonely ("like something is missing") or when boredom strikes. Anything to help your mind off dip
Hey Kurt, thanks.
I've been trying to terminate the oral fixation as well...so I've just been drinking water - no seeds ,no fake chew. I have used gum when I need it....but I feel like my biggest issue is the oral part.
That said, you're right. Anything to keep my mind/mouth off the dip is better than nothing.
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Day 7. Really no bad cravings....just a lot of triggers where I have to stop myself and say "Oh, that's right, I quit dipping."
I'm kind of bored, lol. Anyone have that problem after the physical withdrawal symptoms subsided? I don't feel bad or anything, just bored all the time. I feel like dipping was a fun activity for me.
That said, it feels great to be quit. I just need new activities to purse that aren't associated with dip.
Yes, I know exactly how you feel. Especially while at work.
I think this is part of the routine that gets ingrained in your skull, and not part of the nicotine addiction. For me, tobacco and the oral fixation helped break up my day into 'dip chunks'. I have a job that can sometimes be stressful, but I typically spend most of the time either in meetings or in front of a computer. Regardless of how the day is going, I can look a the clock, put in a dip and know that will get me through the next half-hour or hour.
But when I think about it, dipping wasn't 'fun' nor did it really give me anything to do or occupy my mind. It was just a part of the routine for 20 freaking years, and hell dude, anything you've been doing for 20 years every waking moment would not qualify as 'fun'. I think breathing, shitting, pissing, and scratching your ass falls into the same category.
You're right. It really wasn't "fun" I suppose as much as it was an escape...an excuse to get my mind off whatever troubles/stress I had at the time.
The freedom is great. Now if I can just keep my metabolism going, I'll be great. I've gained 5 pounds since I quit last Monday.
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Day 7. Really no bad cravings....just a lot of triggers where I have to stop myself and say "Oh, that's right, I quit dipping."
I'm kind of bored, lol. Anyone have that problem after the physical withdrawal symptoms subsided? I don't feel bad or anything, just bored all the time. I feel like dipping was a fun activity for me.
That said, it feels great to be quit. I just need new activities to purse that aren't associated with dip.
Yes, I know exactly how you feel. Especially while at work.
I think this is part of the routine that gets ingrained in your skull, and not part of the nicotine addiction. For me, tobacco and the oral fixation helped break up my day into 'dip chunks'. I have a job that can sometimes be stressful, but I typically spend most of the time either in meetings or in front of a computer. Regardless of how the day is going, I can look a the clock, put in a dip and know that will get me through the next half-hour or hour.
But when I think about it, dipping wasn't 'fun' nor did it really give me anything to do or occupy my mind. It was just a part of the routine for 20 freaking years, and hell dude, anything you've been doing for 20 years every waking moment would not qualify as 'fun'. I think breathing, shitting, pissing, and scratching your ass falls into the same category.
You're right. It really wasn't "fun" I suppose as much as it was an escape...an excuse to get my mind off whatever troubles/stress I had at the time.
The freedom is great. Now if I can just keep my metabolism going, I'll be great. I've gained 5 pounds since I quit last Monday.
I use the fake dip sometimes when I get really anxious but I try not to rely on it. I didn't realty need it until days 12-14 of my quit. Damn those were some challenging days.
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Day 7. Really no bad cravings....just a lot of triggers where I have to stop myself and say "Oh, that's right, I quit dipping."
I'm kind of bored, lol. Anyone have that problem after the physical withdrawal symptoms subsided? I don't feel bad or anything, just bored all the time. I feel like dipping was a fun activity for me.
That said, it feels great to be quit. I just need new activities to purse that aren't associated with dip.
Yes, I know exactly how you feel. Especially while at work.
I think this is part of the routine that gets ingrained in your skull, and not part of the nicotine addiction. For me, tobacco and the oral fixation helped break up my day into 'dip chunks'. I have a job that can sometimes be stressful, but I typically spend most of the time either in meetings or in front of a computer. Regardless of how the day is going, I can look a the clock, put in a dip and know that will get me through the next half-hour or hour.
But when I think about it, dipping wasn't 'fun' nor did it really give me anything to do or occupy my mind. It was just a part of the routine for 20 freaking years, and hell dude, anything you've been doing for 20 years every waking moment would not qualify as 'fun'. I think breathing, shitting, pissing, and scratching your ass falls into the same category.
You're right. It really wasn't "fun" I suppose as much as it was an escape...an excuse to get my mind off whatever troubles/stress I had at the time.
The freedom is great. Now if I can just keep my metabolism going, I'll be great. I've gained 5 pounds since I quit last Monday.
Keep your focus on staying quit. You may gain a few pounds but you can deal with that later.
Check this out regarding cravings:
index.php?showtopic=5098 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=5098)
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Day 7. Really no bad cravings....just a lot of triggers where I have to stop myself and say "Oh, that's right, I quit dipping."
I'm kind of bored, lol. Anyone have that problem after the physical withdrawal symptoms subsided? I don't feel bad or anything, just bored all the time. I feel like dipping was a fun activity for me.
That said, it feels great to be quit. I just need new activities to purse that aren't associated with dip.
Yes, I know exactly how you feel. Especially while at work.
I think this is part of the routine that gets ingrained in your skull, and not part of the nicotine addiction. For me, tobacco and the oral fixation helped break up my day into 'dip chunks'. I have a job that can sometimes be stressful, but I typically spend most of the time either in meetings or in front of a computer. Regardless of how the day is going, I can look a the clock, put in a dip and know that will get me through the next half-hour or hour.
But when I think about it, dipping wasn't 'fun' nor did it really give me anything to do or occupy my mind. It was just a part of the routine for 20 freaking years, and hell dude, anything you've been doing for 20 years every waking moment would not qualify as 'fun'. I think breathing, shitting, pissing, and scratching your ass falls into the same category.
You're right. It really wasn't "fun" I suppose as much as it was an escape...an excuse to get my mind off whatever troubles/stress I had at the time.
The freedom is great. Now if I can just keep my metabolism going, I'll be great. I've gained 5 pounds since I quit last Monday.
Keep your focus on staying quit. You may gain a few pounds but you can deal with that later.
Check this out regarding cravings:
index.php?showtopic=5098 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=5098)
Good read, Thanks, Keddy.
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Okay, so I'm on Day 9. I haven't had really any irritability until today. We're starting a new project at work. I write websites. My manager wants me to type my fucking work in an Excel doc. Do you have any fucking clue how incoherent the process of writing and coding in Excel document is? I want to kill everyone.
I mentioned in May that I drank a lot of caffeine this morning, which may be a contributor. I'm just on the edge right now. I don't really wanna dip, I just wanna say fuck you to everybody.
Goddamnit.
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Its taken me a while to think of a "plan" for quitting. My "plan" mainly entails just raging against the tobacco, and not lending any creedence whatsoever to the craving. The craving is an illusion and is only there to deceive me. Fuck tobacco. Without further ado.
1) I won't touch the dip. I'll hate the dip. I'll hate the nic. I'll associate it with all my past problems. Although dip probably didn't cause many of those problems, I realize that it was a controlling device by which I made excuses NOT to get better as a person or to address said problems. In other words, I always felt like quitting dipping was priority #1 (over exercising, eating right, developing professional/socially), but I was too much of a pussy to take action. I could never move on to bettering myself, because dip had me by the balls. That's changed now. My life is mine now. Fuck tobacco.
2) When I get a craving, I'll get angry at it and fight back like I would if the nicotine were a dude trying to steal my woman. Although we like to call it the "nic bitch," I tend to picture the craving as a pussy dude who's related to the girl you're trying to bang, but trolls you and badgers you only because you know you won't beat his ass because you're trying to get laid.
3) If I get to a rough spot, i.e. irritabiilty and depression, I'll come to my Intro thread and talk shit, rage, bitch, moan, groan whatever. Kind of like I'm doing now. It'll be real. I might threaten to kill some people. Hell, I may actually kill some people. But at the end of the day, we'll all still be quit if we rely on each other.
4) If it gets really bad, I'll contact one of my KTC brothers via text message or phone call. We'll talk about it. I'll bitch about what's happening. The strength of our brotherly bond (the brothers of May 2012) and our shared experience should be enough to bring me through. Definitely.
5) If all else fails, I'll refer to my signature quote, which was issued by my Dad. Am I gonna be that much of a pussy and cave in the face of a craving? How could I ever look at my future wife and kids and tell them I was a real man if I caved? How could you call me a real man if I made a promise to my brothers and broke it?
I am an addict, and it only takes one to be "unquit," so caving to the crave is not an option. Whatsoever. I'll just flip the faggot motherfucker off and keep tickin'. That's my plan. There is no "what-if" I'm in this situation. I don't want to dip. I fucking hate it. Its cost me thousands of dollars. There's not a crave whose ass I cannot beat. Fuck it. I'm quit now, today and forever.
Thanks brothers.
*If this looks similar to some of the others, I apologize. My main premise is anger with myself for my past addiction, though the formula may be similar. Raging against the opportunities I've missed because of dip. I have no wife, kids, etc who give two shits one way or another. This is for me.
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Okay, so I'm on Day 9. I haven't had really any irritability until today. We're starting a new project at work. I write websites. My manager wants me to type my fucking work in an Excel doc. Do you have any fucking clue how incoherent the process of writing and coding in Excel document is? I want to kill everyone.
I mentioned in May that I drank a lot of caffeine this morning, which may be a contributor. I'm just on the edge right now. I don't really wanna dip, I just wanna say fuck you to everybody.
Goddamnit.
Jonathan,
I work in IT too, bro. Hang in there. You have to admit, it has been cool going into meetings and not worrying when it will end so you can spit, or whether the senior folks will see you spitting into a can.
The bottom line is, management will rarely have a clue in IT. I have the same issue where I work. I'm an infrastructure architect on Day 11 of my quit. Cool thing? I got pulled into a meeting yesterday by senior management and for the first time in like 20 years I wasn't looking for an excuse to walk out and either:
a) spit
B) put a dip in
FUCK TOBACCO.
By the way, in IT, the senior management guys never seem to get a clue. So what????
Lose the tobacco bro!!! It's all about you. FUCK THEM.
--Russ
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Okay, so I'm on Day 9. I haven't had really any irritability until today. We're starting a new project at work. I write websites. My manager wants me to type my fucking work in an Excel doc. Do you have any fucking clue how incoherent the process of writing and coding in Excel document is? I want to kill everyone.
I mentioned in May that I drank a lot of caffeine this morning, which may be a contributor. I'm just on the edge right now. I don't really wanna dip, I just wanna say fuck you to everybody.
Goddamnit.
Jonathan,
I work in IT too, bro. Hang in there. You have to admit, it has been cool going into meetings and not worrying when it will end so you can spit, or whether the senior folks will see you spitting into a can.
The bottom line is, management will rarely have a clue in IT. I have the same issue where I work. I'm an infrastructure architect on Day 11 of my quit. Cool thing? I got pulled into a meeting yesterday by senior management and for the first time in like 20 years I wasn't looking for an excuse to walk out and either:
a) spit
B) put a dip in
FUCK TOBACCO.
By the way, in IT, the senior management guys never seem to get a clue. So what????
Lose the tobacco bro!!! It's all about you. FUCK THEM.
--Russ
Thanks man. It's terrible trying to deal across technical areas when the other party doesn't have experience or know what the hell its like to work in yours.
I appreciate the words of wisdom. Today will be a better day because I'm choosing for it to be.
And you're right. Fuck tobacco.
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Day 17 has been friendly to me. I haven't been raging especially hard. I'm just always chewing on something, be it a pen, fingernails, gum or whatever.
I want to break this oral fixation so bad. Tired of that shit.
Otherwise, it's going great. I'm kind of bracing myself for days 20-30.
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I'm kind of bracing myself for days 20-30.
It's good to know what's coming, but don't try to brace for 10 days at a time, or it might get you. Plus, it may only last 3 days, or it may last 12. You don't know. Just take it one day at a time. You got this.
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Well, I had kind of a rough spot where I broke down and bought a can of Smokey Mountain chew. I really don't like the shit - reminds me of eating dirt. And it kind of goes against one of the goals of letting my mouth heal.
Fuck it. Now that I know, I know.
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Day 37. I've been weening off the Smokey Mountain chew. It's pretty nasty shit and is counterintuitive to one of the biggest benefits of being quit - having a healthy mouth.
Who's to say that the fake shit doesn't cause cancer?
Anyway, my cravings are only ever bad right after I eat. I'm sure there are some hidden triggers I'll encounter along the way.
I'll be here till day 100 and on through. Good to be quit.
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Day 37. I've been weening off the Smokey Mountain chew. It's pretty nasty shit and is counterintuitive to one of the biggest benefits of being quit - having a healthy mouth.
Who's to say that the fake shit doesn't cause cancer?
Anyway, my cravings are only ever bad right after I eat. I'm sure there are some hidden triggers I'll encounter along the way.
I'll be here till day 100 and on through. Good to be quit.
Good strong quit brother stay focused and motivated!
Your heading into one of those times where complacency is the enemy......
Keep your focus and keep your foot on nic's neck if she thinks she can sneak up on you she will!!!!!
Stay quit bro!
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Last night was a victory for me. As most of you know, dip/cave dreams are a part of our quit. They're a terrifying reality, and sometimes fuck with our head.
Anway...last night, I had a dream that I was at the beach partying and what not. In most cases, I would have caved in the dream and put a dip in. But not this time. Even with the fucked up logic that dreams have, I still had this inkling in my head that I was quit. I remember having a large beer in my hand, and wanting a dip very badly. But guess what? Even in the dream, I KNEW I WAS QUIT!!! And I did not cave!
If I can make it through a dream, where I'm drinking and partying and partaking in triggers...I know I can live to fight another day in real life.
Huge victory. I'm feeling like a million bucks in terms of my quit today.
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Last night was a victory for me. As most of you know, dip/cave dreams are a part of our quit. They're a terrifying reality, and sometimes fuck with our head.
Anway...last night, I had a dream that I was at the beach partying and what not. In most cases, I would have caved in the dream and put a dip in. But not this time. Even with the fucked up logic that dreams have, I still had this inkling in my head that I was quit. I remember having a large beer in my hand, and wanting a dip very badly. But guess what? Even in the dream, I KNEW I WAS QUIT!!! And I did not cave!
If I can make it through a dream, where I'm drinking and partying and partaking in triggers...I know I can live to fight another day in real life.
Huge victory. I'm feeling like a million bucks in terms of my quit today.
You've got a serious quit going bro, even works in your dreams!
Congrats. Great to start having days where you feel great, isn't it?
Keep that quit protected and in charge. I quit with you today!
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Last night was a victory for me. As most of you know, dip/cave dreams are a part of our quit. They're a terrifying reality, and sometimes fuck with our head.
Anway...last night, I had a dream that I was at the beach partying and what not. In most cases, I would have caved in the dream and put a dip in. But not this time. Even with the fucked up logic that dreams have, I still had this inkling in my head that I was quit. I remember having a large beer in my hand, and wanting a dip very badly. But guess what? Even in the dream, I KNEW I WAS QUIT!!! And I did not cave!
If I can make it through a dream, where I'm drinking and partying and partaking in triggers...I know I can live to fight another day in real life.
Huge victory. I'm feeling like a million bucks in terms of my quit today.
You've got a serious quit going bro, even works in your dreams!
Congrats. Great to start having days where you feel great, isn't it?
Keep that quit protected and in charge. I quit with you today!
Thanks, Tony. It's some empowering shit. What makes it even better is that in the dream, I actually remember thinking "I'm not going to let May 2012 down." Crazy shit? I think it was seriously a lucid dream.
Haven't felt this good since I decided to put the can down.
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 What makes it even better is that in the dream, I actually remember thinking "I'm not going to let May 2012 down." Crazy shit?
No, Rivers, that ain't crazy shit. You know damned well if you caved a busload of May'12 bros would show up at your crib in SC and beat your ass!!!
Stay strong bro, good stuff.
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Last night was a victory for me. As most of you know, dip/cave dreams are a part of our quit. They're a terrifying reality, and sometimes fuck with our head.
Anway...last night, I had a dream that I was at the beach partying and what not. In most cases, I would have caved in the dream and put a dip in. But not this time. Even with the fucked up logic that dreams have, I still had this inkling in my head that I was quit. I remember having a large beer in my hand, and wanting a dip very badly. But guess what? Even in the dream, I KNEW I WAS QUIT!!! And I did not cave!
If I can make it through a dream, where I'm drinking and partying and partaking in triggers...I know I can live to fight another day in real life.
Huge victory. I'm feeling like a million bucks in terms of my quit today.
You've got a serious quit going bro, even works in your dreams!
Congrats. Great to start having days where you feel great, isn't it?
Keep that quit protected and in charge. I quit with you today!
Thanks, Tony. It's some empowering shit. What makes it even better is that in the dream, I actually remember thinking "I'm not going to let May 2012 down." Crazy shit? I think it was seriously a lucid dream.
Haven't felt this good since I decided to put the can down.
Great stuff brother!!
Those dam dreams really fuck with your head and mine keep getting worse not sure why but the longer my quit goes the more trouble I am having......
Anyway stay quit stay focused stay commited!
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More crazy, off the wall, fucking incomprehensible, goddamned inconceivable CAVE DREAMS.
Almost every night. This too, shall pass. It just kind of freaks me the fuck out. I know exactly what it would feel like to cave, which is why I NEVER plan on doing it.
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More crazy, off the wall, fucking incomprehensible, goddamned inconceivable CAVE DREAMS.
Almost every night. This too, shall pass. It just kind of freaks me the fuck out. I know exactly what it would feel like to cave, which is why I NEVER plan on doing it.
Dude your fighting the bitch beating her ass and she doesnt like it!
I say keep kicking that ass and fighting every battle with the same intensity!!!
Quit on quiter!
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Hit a wall today at day 71. I had heard about the 70's funk, but was sure it wasn't going to affect me.
As soon as I ate lunch today, the craving hit. I'm sitting here now, and it seems as if I'm in a fog again.
This too shall pass. It's crazy shit though...just a reminder how the nic bitch works.
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Hit a wall today at day 71. I had heard about the 70's funk, but was sure it wasn't going to affect me.
As soon as I ate lunch today, the craving hit. I'm sitting here now, and it seems as if I'm in a fog again.
This too shall pass. It's crazy shit though...just a reminder how the nic bitch works.
Keep up the fight. Quit with you today
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Hit a wall today at day 71. I had heard about the 70's funk, but was sure it wasn't going to affect me.
As soon as I ate lunch today, the craving hit. I'm sitting here now, and it seems as if I'm in a fog again.
This too shall pass. It's crazy shit though...just a reminder how the nic bitch works.
Hang in there. WTF did you eat, anyways? kidding
I had a crave yesterday, first one in quite a while. Kicked it's ass and moved on.
Stay strong and keep on rolling bro. Call/text if you need to rage.
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Hit a wall today at day 71. I had heard about the 70's funk, but was sure it wasn't going to affect me.
As soon as I ate lunch today, the craving hit. I'm sitting here now, and it seems as if I'm in a fog again.
This too shall pass. It's crazy shit though...just a reminder how the nic bitch works.
Hang in there. WTF did you eat, anyways? kidding
I had a crave yesterday, first one in quite a while. Kicked it's ass and moved on.
Stay strong and keep on rolling bro. Call/text if you need to rage.
I ate a bagel --- maybe this is what actin' like a Yankee does to me.
I kid. I'm gonna walk outside and hit a few balls on the putting green...should help clear my head.
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Hit a wall today at day 71. I had heard about the 70's funk, but was sure it wasn't going to affect me.
As soon as I ate lunch today, the craving hit. I'm sitting here now, and it seems as if I'm in a fog again.
This too shall pass. It's crazy shit though...just a reminder how the nic bitch works.
Hang in there. WTF did you eat, anyways? kidding
I had a crave yesterday, first one in quite a while. Kicked it's ass and moved on.
Stay strong and keep on rolling bro. Call/text if you need to rage.
I ate a bagel --- maybe this is what actin' like a Yankee does to me.
I kid. I'm gonna walk outside and hit a few balls on the putting green...should help clear my head.
This will pass ...... that nic bitch is a sneaky one!!!
I find the closer I get to 100 the more my mind plays these tricks on me, the best way I have found to combat this is to keep my mind busy on just about everything else.
I have put more time into this up comming football season and thinking up some new drills of both softball and baseball!
You are truly one helluva badass quiter so this for you is a small inconvenience and you will power thru greatly on the other side!!!
Stay Strong stay Focused and most of all stay QUIT!!!!
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Hit a wall today at day 71. I had heard about the 70's funk, but was sure it wasn't going to affect me.
As soon as I ate lunch today, the craving hit. I'm sitting here now, and it seems as if I'm in a fog again.
This too shall pass. It's crazy shit though...just a reminder how the nic bitch works.
Hang in there. WTF did you eat, anyways? kidding
I had a crave yesterday, first one in quite a while. Kicked it's ass and moved on.
Stay strong and keep on rolling bro. Call/text if you need to rage.
I ate a bagel --- maybe this is what actin' like a Yankee does to me.
I kid. I'm gonna walk outside and hit a few balls on the putting green...should help clear my head.
I knew there was a reason to quit with you today! You better not be a bad ass southerner who thinks he can take his truck muddling and never get stuck. Then when he gets stuck, he wont ask for help, he just keeps getting deeper in mud.
BTW not all Yankees eat bagels. Some of us put bugles in our ass and play T.A.P.S.
What the hell is wrong with me.? Just trying to get you to laugh and not think about the whore. Stay quit you Dixie loving son of a bitch!
Seriously though. I know that we can't help but have cravings. We are addicts. We can control what to do when the trigger or cravings comes.
I say the wisest man is the one that runs and lives another day. Then if a fight is coming, call your friends and intimidate the bully. Finally, if you have to fight, throw the first fucking punch and don't stop swinging until one of your buddies pulls you off or the nic bitch taps out.
Dismiss it and move on. "NOT TODAY" Today is NOT the DAY to cave.
Live and laugh often. Caving is not living or funny.
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Hit a wall today at day 71. I had heard about the 70's funk, but was sure it wasn't going to affect me.
As soon as I ate lunch today, the craving hit. I'm sitting here now, and it seems as if I'm in a fog again.
This too shall pass. It's crazy shit though...just a reminder how the nic bitch works.
Hang in there. WTF did you eat, anyways? kidding
I had a crave yesterday, first one in quite a while. Kicked it's ass and moved on.
Stay strong and keep on rolling bro. Call/text if you need to rage.
I ate a bagel --- maybe this is what actin' like a Yankee does to me.
I kid. I'm gonna walk outside and hit a few balls on the putting green...should help clear my head.
I knew there was a reason to quit with you today! You better not be a bad ass southerner who thinks he can take his truck muddling and never get stuck. Then when he gets stuck, he wont ask for help, he just keeps getting deeper in mud.
BTW not all Yankees eat bagels. Some of us put bugles in our ass and play T.A.P.S.
What the hell is wrong with me.? Just trying to get you to laugh and not think about the whore. Stay quit you Dixie loving son of a bitch!
Seriously though. I know that we can't help but have cravings. We are addicts. We can control what to do when the trigger or cravings comes.
I say the wisest man is the one that runs and lives another day. Then if a fight is coming, call your friends and intimidate the bully. Finally, if you have to fight, throw the first fucking punch and don't stop swinging until one of your buddies pulls you off or the nic bitch taps out.
Dismiss it and move on. "NOT TODAY" Today is NOT the DAY to cave.
Live and laugh often. Caving is not living or funny.
'crackup'
I needed that. Thanks for the words of encouragement, bro.
By the way...I USED to be one of those Southern boys who would go mudslinging and get stuck in a hole. Only last time...I didn't get unstuck (even though I asked for help) and instead of being stuck in a hole, it was the edge of a pond that I mistook for a mudhole. 'bang head'
By the time my buddy got his truck and chain to yank me out, water was pouring into the transfer case from up above...meaning it had filled up knee-high/past my gear shifter. The engine sucked up water, too. I still remember to this day when we finally got it out...opening up the doors and watching water pour out of it for what seemed like minutes.
I totaled a 2003 Toyota Tacoma (only 2 years old at the time) with that little stunt. Haven't been through a mudhole since.
I've since shifted to more mild activities.
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Hit a wall today at day 71. I had heard about the 70's funk, but was sure it wasn't going to affect me.
As soon as I ate lunch today, the craving hit. I'm sitting here now, and it seems as if I'm in a fog again.
This too shall pass. It's crazy shit though...just a reminder how the nic bitch works.
Hang in there. WTF did you eat, anyways? kidding
I had a crave yesterday, first one in quite a while. Kicked it's ass and moved on.
Stay strong and keep on rolling bro. Call/text if you need to rage.
I ate a bagel --- maybe this is what actin' like a Yankee does to me.
I kid. I'm gonna walk outside and hit a few balls on the putting green...should help clear my head.
I knew there was a reason to quit with you today! You better not be a bad ass southerner who thinks he can take his truck muddling and never get stuck. Then when he gets stuck, he wont ask for help, he just keeps getting deeper in mud.
BTW not all Yankees eat bagels. Some of us put bugles in our ass and play T.A.P.S.
What the hell is wrong with me.? Just trying to get you to laugh and not think about the whore. Stay quit you Dixie loving son of a bitch!
Seriously though. I know that we can't help but have cravings. We are addicts. We can control what to do when the trigger or cravings comes.
I say the wisest man is the one that runs and lives another day. Then if a fight is coming, call your friends and intimidate the bully. Finally, if you have to fight, throw the first fucking punch and don't stop swinging until one of your buddies pulls you off or the nic bitch taps out.
Dismiss it and move on. "NOT TODAY" Today is NOT the DAY to cave.
Live and laugh often. Caving is not living or funny.
'crackup'
I needed that. Thanks for the words of encouragement, bro.
By the way...I USED to be one of those Southern boys who would go mudslinging and get stuck in a hole. Only last time...I didn't get unstuck (even though I asked for help) and instead of being stuck in a hole, it was the edge of a pond that I mistook for a mudhole. 'bang head'
By the time my buddy got his truck and chain to yank me out, water was pouring into the transfer case from up above...meaning it had filled up knee-high/past my gear shifter. The engine sucked up water, too. I still remember to this day when we finally got it out...opening up the doors and watching water pour out of it for what seemed like minutes.
I totaled a 2003 Toyota Tacoma (only 2 years old at the time) with that little stunt. Haven't been through a mudhole since.
I've since shifted to more mild activities.
Check out this video on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYTxcbZd ... ata_player (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYTxcbZdGi4&feature=youtube_gdata_player)
Sent from my iPad
I don't know if Utahn's are yanks But look at our brilliance.
Get r done!
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I hit the hall a few days ago. New quitters - stick with this site.
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I hit the hall a few days ago. New quitters - stick with this site.
Congrats on 100 Jonathan. You were one of the guys to welcome me 50+ days ago. Glad to see you made it.
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I hit the hall a few days ago. New quitters - stick with this site.
Indeed. There is room for thousands more. Quit today.
Oh, and if you are ever in Charleston, SC please stop by Henry's Bar during the day and tell Edward I said hello. He's the dreamy bartender with the long flowing hair and beautiful smile. 'no'
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I've hit the second floor and beyond. It's good to still be quit. There are times when I want a dip or smoke, but only when people around me are using it. I am strong, and am thankful I have supportive friends and family to continue on this recovery.
These days, my biggest challenge is not chewing on stuff. I've tried gum, but even when I chew gum I find myself chewing on the end of an ink pen or biting my fingernails at the same time.
To those who are relatively new. Keep going. It does get better. And quitting is something that, even though it may suck early, you will be very proud of in the near future. Posting your HOF Speech - IF and only IF you continue to stay quit - will be one of your highlight accomplishments.
To my May 2012 brothers, I'm still around. But I'm at a turbulent time in my life right now that's kept me from being involved as I should be. Between a promotion at my job, trying to find and move into a new place and preparing for grad school, I sometimes don't even check my Facebook or email, much less log on and participate like I used to. Just know that I am committed to posting/quitting, and I'm committed to you guys. Continue to reach out if you need anything. I'll be back in full force once things settle down.
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I've hit the second floor and beyond. It's good to still be quit. There are times when I want a dip or smoke, but only when people around me are using it. I am strong, and am thankful I have supportive friends and family to continue on this recovery.
These days, my biggest challenge is not chewing on stuff. I've tried gum, but even when I chew gum I find myself chewing on the end of an ink pen or biting my fingernails at the same time.
To those who are relatively new. Keep going. It does get better. And quitting is something that, even though it may suck early, you will be very proud of in the near future. Posting your HOF Speech - IF and only IF you continue to stay quit - will be one of your highlight accomplishments.
To my May 2012 brothers, I'm still around. But I'm at a turbulent time in my life right now that's kept me from being involved as I should be. Between a promotion at my job, trying to find and move into a new place and preparing for grad school, I sometimes don't even check my Facebook or email, much less log on and participate like I used to. Just know that I am committed to posting/quitting, and I'm committed to you guys. Continue to reach out if you need anything. I'll be back in full force once things settle down.
I understand the in and out thing. Don't sweat it. Sometimes life calls and you can't always be spending all your time on KTC. Rest assured, I know you are there if I need you. Always have been, always will be. congrats on the promotion and good luck in grad school. I could give you a few thoughts on that whole subject. :wacko:
stay quit my friend.
Forever yours (non-ghey)
rangy.
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I've hit the second floor and beyond. It's good to still be quit. There are times when I want a dip or smoke, but only when people around me are using it. I am strong, and am thankful I have supportive friends and family to continue on this recovery.
These days, my biggest challenge is not chewing on stuff. I've tried gum, but even when I chew gum I find myself chewing on the end of an ink pen or biting my fingernails at the same time.
To those who are relatively new. Keep going. It does get better. And quitting is something that, even though it may suck early, you will be very proud of in the near future. Posting your HOF Speech - IF and only IF you continue to stay quit - will be one of your highlight accomplishments.
To my May 2012 brothers, I'm still around. But I'm at a turbulent time in my life right now that's kept me from being involved as I should be. Between a promotion at my job, trying to find and move into a new place and preparing for grad school, I sometimes don't even check my Facebook or email, much less log on and participate like I used to. Just know that I am committed to posting/quitting, and I'm committed to you guys. Continue to reach out if you need anything. I'll be back in full force once things settle down.
I understand the in and out thing. Don't sweat it. Sometimes life calls and you can't always be spending all your time on KTC. Rest assured, I know you are there if I need you. Always have been, always will be. congrats on the promotion and good luck in grad school. I could give you a few thoughts on that whole subject. :wacko:
stay quit my friend.
Forever yours (non-ghey)
rangy.
JR, just keep posting roll, and getting on with your dip-free life. The next time you start craving, you'll be here answering day 1 posts in the intro section, or something like that. Thats how you are. That's a win-win.
Like rangy said, dont sweat it. we know where to find you if/when we need something other than your post. Thanks for the support in the past, and thanks (in advance) for the future support. . . . now go do that "live life to the fullest" thing - that's why we quit in the first place.