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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: Johnt965 on July 30, 2015, 11:02:00 AM
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I've been dreaming about the day I quit for nearly two months now, but it was never the right day. There's always tomorrow. I woke up this morning with no intention of quitting. In fact, I was eating breakfast and looking forward to taking my first dip afterward. I was listening to the radio and they were talking about people they knew who died of cancer, one of whom died of esophageal cancer linked to his chewing habit.
Well, I've always been concerned about cancer myself, but I always told myself, I've been chewing for over 20 years now, one more chew or one more day of chewing isn't going to do me in. The problem is, I've been telling myself that for years now.
Despite the warnings, and despite my own knowledge about what could happen, it never made me quit. However, for some reason the conversation on this morning's radio really struck a chord with me. I told myself that is the motivation I need, that is what I've been seeking, if I don't quit today then what's it going to take? So I skipped that dip I was going to take, and I threw out my tin, and I am never going to touch that crap again.
So glad to have this site, and I'm looking forward to working together to help ourselves through this battle.
Thanks
John
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Glad to see you posted roll and made this choice. Read all you can on this site, drink lots of water, and get some numbers of your fellow quitters.
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John,
Congrats on your decision, this site works great and will help you stay quit if you use it.
Read up and get active, see you over in Nov 2015
Idaho Spuds
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Welcome John. Nice job posting roll. Read everything you can on the site and arm yourself with the tools that will make your final quit stick. Quit with you today bro.
King
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Thanks guys. I'm on Day 2 and still hanging in there. Was really wishing I could put in a big fat dip this morning, that feeling has passed though and things are going pretty well. The fact that the weekend is here kind of has me worried. I can't drink, because I'm scared I'll end up chewing if I do ... so it kind of sucks that I won't be able to partake in two of my favorite weekend activities -- chewing and drinking. But I suggested to my wife that we stay in and watch some movies this weekend, she was all for it.
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Thanks guys. I'm on Day 2 and still hanging in there. Was really wishing I could put in a big fat dip this morning, that feeling has passed though and things are going pretty well. The fact that the weekend is here kind of has me worried. I can't drink, because I'm scared I'll end up chewing if I do ... so it kind of sucks that I won't be able to partake in two of my favorite weekend activities -- chewing and drinking. But I suggested to my wife that we stay in and watch some movies this weekend, she was all for it.
Smart choice on skipping drinking. Be the man , sac up because this shit is tough at times! You have plenty of help here to get this done as long as you keep posting roll and ask questions when you're struggling! You're never alone here! Proud to be quit with you!
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Thanks guys. I'm on Day 2 and still hanging in there. Was really wishing I could put in a big fat dip this morning, that feeling has passed though and things are going pretty well. The fact that the weekend is here kind of has me worried. I can't drink, because I'm scared I'll end up chewing if I do ... so it kind of sucks that I won't be able to partake in two of my favorite weekend activities -- chewing and drinking. But I suggested to my wife that we stay in and watch some movies this weekend, she was all for it.
Smart choice on skipping drinking. Be the man , sac up because this shit is tough at times! You have plenty of help here to get this done as long as you keep posting roll and ask questions when you're struggling! You're never alone here! Proud to be quit with you!
I began with an "unplanned" quit as well. The unplanned quit worked. I am on day 1695. Glad you found us. You can do this. Shout if you need help.
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Thanks guys. I'm on Day 2 and still hanging in there. Was really wishing I could put in a big fat dip this morning, that feeling has passed though and things are going pretty well. The fact that the weekend is here kind of has me worried. I can't drink, because I'm scared I'll end up chewing if I do ... so it kind of sucks that I won't be able to partake in two of my favorite weekend activities -- chewing and drinking. But I suggested to my wife that we stay in and watch some movies this weekend, she was all for it.
Smart choice on skipping drinking. Be the man , sac up because this shit is tough at times! You have plenty of help here to get this done as long as you keep posting roll and ask questions when you're struggling! You're never alone here! Proud to be quit with you!
I began with an "unplanned" quit as well. The unplanned quit worked. I am on day 1695. Glad you found us. You can do this. Shout if you need help.
JohnT,
Echoing other's welcomes. My advice, read BrettLee's signature line....he's got an outstanding link there to a document on addiction. It helps to understand the enemy, and that article explains it very well. Second, even though yeah it sucks, you have to remember quitting nicotine never actually killed anyone. Third, if you're active, hitting the gym helps with the cravings.....and may help keep some of the inevitable weight gain to a minimum! Glad you're here. One day, one hour, one minute at a time....that's how you build a quit! PM me if you need additional support! We're here for each other.
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I hear your concern about the future. I recommend you also take inventory of all the ways dip has fucked your life up in the past and in the present. And remember all that fuck up is so tobacco companies can keep you feeding your addiction so that they can make themselves rich. Slave to a can for others to become wealthy. What were you thinking about during breakfast? Your next dip. Stay quit, one day at a time.
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But I suggested to my wife that we stay in and watch some movies this weekend, she was all for it.
This is likely one of the biggest reasons you were doing this anyway, right? Good win John, keep it up, it gets easier.
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I think we've all planned on quitting at some point and, like yourself, it was never the "right" time. I've been here a short while, and there's one thing I've learned about the best time to quit. The best time to quit is now. Not yesterday, not tomorrow. Now. We can't dwell on our past failures and short-comings and we certainly know that tomorrow's planned quit is just another groundhog day. So the fact that you had a shotgun decision to pull the trigger and quit on the spot gives you some solid footing.
Nice day 2 win, lots of wins achieved throughout that day. Remember (and you wrote this) a craving lasts only 3 minutes on average. That "big dip" you wanted in the morning...what happened to that craving? It went away....and there was a huge win for you. Lets chalk up a Day 3 victory!
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John,
I quit with you today man, lets do this shit!
futurebanker
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Good job John! Keep fighting and winning, you can do this! Quit on!
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John,
I quit with you today man, lets do this shit!
futurebanker
futurebanker - Yes, let's do this. Good for you man. So far it hasn't been as bad as I was expecting. The cravings are there, but they do pass. It has been SO nice the past few days not having to run out and buy the shit. I feel like I'm saving time AND a ton of money (Kodiak is expensive in MN).
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I thought I'd post an update since I now made it to day 35. It seems by now that most of the physical side effects of quitting are gone. With the support of this group of people, I've made it through strong cravings, times of depression, irritability, feelings of loss, extreme boredom, gas and constipation -- all because of my dependence on that shit in the tin. Like I said though, I feel like I'm past most of that stuff, but that doesn't mean I'm going to let up my guard by any means. I realize the cravings show up out of nowhere for years into one's quit and you have to be prepared to deal with that.
Aside from the negatives of quitting, however, I've already noticed several positives that I wanted to bring up in order to encourage anyone who's just beginning their quit. The feeling of freedom is huge. I love how I can walk into a convenience store, stare at the racks of chew in disgust and walk out without having to buy one or two. So that's what it feels like to be a normal person...
I was a ninja dipper who had to hide it from my wife and kids, so the fact that I no longer have to plan in advance to make sure I have enough chew to last me through the next morning, or through the weekend, or through a trip has been an incredibly positive change.
I was able to reach into my wallet last night and hand my son some cash, I was never able to do that in the past without a sense of panic that I was going to need that cash to secretly buy my chew.
I've already saved a ton of money that can actually go toward something useful, like my children's college funds.
I feel better, healthier in a way I'm not really sure I can describe. I used to get upset stomachs which I no longer get. My breath is better and my teeth and gums feel better - I've replaced my chewing habit with a daily flossing habit. I'm saving so much time not having to go out on chew runs, or hide away while I had a dip. My erections are getting harder, lasting longer, and more frequent. I've been running and/or lifting weights almost daily.
Quitting this nasty addiction has given me motivation to quit other things and to pick up healthier habits. I quit alcohol and I also plan on cutting out sugar and then maybe caffeine. I'm drinking berry and spinach smoothies for breakfast and a green smoothie in the evenings.
All in all, these past 35 days have been life changing. I'm looking forward to seeing what other positives come out of this in the upcoming months and years.
Thanks everyone!
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I thought I'd post an update since I now made it to day 35. It seems by now that most of the physical side effects of quitting are gone. With the support of this group of people, I've made it through strong cravings, times of depression, irritability, feelings of loss, extreme boredom, gas and constipation -- all because of my dependence on that shit in the tin. Like I said though, I feel like I'm past most of that stuff, but that doesn't mean I'm going to let up my guard by any means. I realize the cravings show up out of nowhere for years into one's quit and you have to be prepared to deal with that.
Aside from the negatives of quitting, however, I've already noticed several positives that I wanted to bring up in order to encourage anyone who's just beginning their quit. The feeling of freedom is huge. I love how I can walk into a convenience store, stare at the racks of chew in disgust and walk out without having to buy one or two. So that's what it feels like to be a normal person...
I was a ninja dipper who had to hide it from my wife and kids, so the fact that I no longer have to plan in advance to make sure I have enough chew to last me through the next morning, or through the weekend, or through a trip has been an incredibly positive change.
I was able to reach into my wallet last night and hand my son some cash, I was never able to do that in the past without a sense of panic that I was going to need that cash to secretly buy my chew.
I've already saved a ton of money that can actually go toward something useful, like my children's college funds.
I feel better, healthier in a way I'm not really sure I can describe. I used to get upset stomachs which I no longer get. My breath is better and my teeth and gums feel better - I've replaced my chewing habit with a daily flossing habit. I'm saving so much time not having to go out on chew runs, or hide away while I had a dip. My erections are getting harder, lasting longer, and more frequent. I've been running and/or lifting weights almost daily.
Quitting this nasty addiction has given me motivation to quit other things and to pick up healthier habits. I quit alcohol and I also plan on cutting out sugar and then maybe caffeine. I'm drinking berry and spinach smoothies for breakfast and a green smoothie in the evenings.
All in all, these past 35 days have been life changing. I'm looking forward to seeing what other positives come out of this in the upcoming months and years.
Thanks everyone!
Awesome stuff John! The things you pointed out that have surprised you in a good way are an almost identical to the list I made. It's unbelievable how much this stuff had taken over and we didn't even realize how deep the addiction was. Proud of you (and your erections) today John, keep killing it bro, you're doing it!
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Got to love this place.
Well done John.
I QUIT with you today!
Rawls 289
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Wow John that is frigging awesome! Like you I had to figure out what normal felt like ,I've never felt it in my adult life! Don't change anything my friend it's obviously working! Damn proud to be quit with you!
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Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!
Today is your day enjoy!
Nothing but respect!
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Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!
Today is your day enjoy!
Nothing but respect!
Well done sir....
I quit with you today.
Rawls 354