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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: HighTon on May 02, 2016, 02:47:00 PM
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Hello all. I've been a dipper for nearly 25 years. I quit for 9 months a few years back, but slipped up while antelope hunting and the next thing I knew I was dipping daily again. I can still remember how great I felt as a quitter and I want that feeling back. I know the first few months will be tough, but I look forward to feeling like I don't need this crap anymore. After that, I will just need to be stronger when hunting season is upon me again (big trigger for cravings).
I will have great support from my wife. In the 8 years we have been together, she has never asked me to quit. I know that she would be happy if I did though. I didn't wake up this morning planning on quitting. It just struck me when I saw a can of mint snuff in my desk drawer from the last time I tried to quit. I immediately threw out my dip and put a mint one in.
I promise to not dip anymore today.
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Hello all. I've been a dipper for nearly 25 years. I quit for 9 months a few years back, but slipped up while antelope hunting and the next thing I knew I was dipping daily again. I can still remember how great I felt as a quitter and I want that feeling back. I know the first few months will be tough, but I look forward to feeling like I don't need this crap anymore. After that, I will just need to be stronger when hunting season is upon me again (big trigger for cravings).
I will have great support from my wife. In the 8 years we have been together, she has never asked me to quit. I know that she would be happy if I did though. I didn't wake up this morning planning on quitting. It just struck me when I saw a can of mint snuff in my desk drawer from the last time I tried to quit. I immediately threw out my dip and put a mint one in.
I promise to not dip anymore today.
HighTon,
You are in the right place, but hear this, we do not try, we DO. There's a enormous difference between trying and doing. Your first step is to post roll. You can do that Here. (http://forum.killthecan.org/topic/11604982/35/) You will be in the August group. We post roll every damn day and make a promise to our brothers sisters here at KTC that we will not use nicotine for today. We make that same promise every damn day. It holds each and every one of us accountable to each other. Just remember, we all quit with you we all take it one day at a time. Don't hesitate to reach out to any one on here. We are all here to support each other in our lifelong journey of Quit. Quit on!
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Great job posting roll HT.
It can be done.
I named my son Hunter.
Cause wife hated the name Cope!
You can... and will
enjoy the seasons WITHOUT poison.
Post Roll.. Keep your word. ODAAT.
I Quit with you.
Rawls 532
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Thanks for the welcome guys. This site has a lot of good inspiration; I'm glad I stumbled upon it. I feel like this will be much easier with the support here.
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Post roll daily and quit like fuck! Welcome.
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Good stuff HighTon. Glad to see you every day.
Make sure you get a couple #s of guys in our group. We have some studs in the crew for sure, and being able to text some of the guys during a crave is the best way to stay strong. PM me your number if you want, or reach out to some of the other guys in the group and get theirs, its important!
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I know I am far from out of the woods, but I feel pretty damn good today. Must be that the nic is out of my system? Now it's just the mental game.
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I know I am far from out of the woods, but I feel pretty damn good today. Must be that the nic is out of my system? Now it's just the mental game.
It feels good to get past the point where it's out of your system. You know it's a hurtle you've crossed. I felt good about it. Stay vigilant though. The mind games are tough too.
Don't be afraid to share all of this in your home group (August). Might help someone out.
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You'll start to feel better for longer, but be prepared for the bad days as well. Have a plan for when a crave hits, and make some friends in your home group. I well timed text or post can save your life.
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I know I am far from out of the woods, but I feel pretty damn good today. Must be that the nic is out of my system? Now it's just the mental game.
HighTon not long ago I was right where you are today. I am day 97 now. Just be prepared for good and some not so good days. Days 60-75 seemed the hardest for me. Are you using any fake? That has really helped me when cravings got strong. Use all the tools available here on KTC as needed. Chat helps stay connected too. I used for 35 years and if I can do this anybody can. BTW hang in there with posting. It can be frustrating at times but soon you will be doing like a pro. Proud to be quit with you sir!
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Well done Highton! Proud to have gotten to 100 with you. Thanks for being solid the whole way through!
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I don't know how long my last stoppage was before I quit, but it was around 270 days. So this is the longest I've went without nicotine in more than 25 years. The difference this time is that I know I'm an addict that can't have just one more.
HOF is a great goal for a new quitter, but 271 has been the real first goal for me all along. It still gets easier every day and personally even easier now that I don't have to think about my number every day. The powers that be around here refuse to understand that for some reason? I wrote it on my fridge calendar when I would get to this day.
I'm not sure how it will be taken that I'm posting this, but my hope is that reading this will help a new quitter. I know it would have helped me in those first few weeks. I was going to rail against the leadership here again, but I decided not to waste my time. I'll just say that I still don't "get it" like the vets said that I someday would. I'm still holding out hope that I will one day; for now I'm much better without the stress.
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I don't know how long my last stoppage was before I quit, but it was around 270 days. So this is the longest I've went without nicotine in more than 25 years. The difference this time is that I know I'm an addict that can't have just one more.
HOF is a great goal for a new quitter, but 271 has been the real first goal for me all along. It still gets easier every day and personally even easier now that I don't have to think about my number every day. The powers that be around here refuse to understand that for some reason? I wrote it on my fridge calendar when I would get to this day.
I'm not sure how it will be taken that I'm posting this, but my hope is that reading this will help a new quitter. I know it would have helped me in those first few weeks. I was going to rail against the leadership here again, but I decided not to waste my time. I'll just say that I still don't "get it" like the vets said that I someday would. I'm still holding out hope that I will one day; for now I'm much better without the stress.
Congrats on 271 days! What is your next goal and what is your plan to reach that goal?
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I don't know how long my last stoppage was before I quit, but it was around 270 days. So this is the longest I've went without nicotine in more than 25 years. The difference this time is that I know I'm an addict that can't have just one more.
HOF is a great goal for a new quitter, but 271 has been the real first goal for me all along. It still gets easier every day and personally even easier now that I don't have to think about my number every day. The powers that be around here refuse to understand that for some reason? I wrote it on my fridge calendar when I would get to this day.
I'm not sure how it will be taken that I'm posting this, but my hope is that reading this will help a new quitter. I know it would have helped me in those first few weeks. I was going to rail against the leadership here again, but I decided not to waste my time. I'll just say that I still don't "get it" like the vets said that I someday would. I'm still holding out hope that I will one day; for now I'm much better without the stress.
Congrats on 271 days! What is your next goal and what is your plan to reach that goal?
Congratulations HT getting close 3rd floor, you proved me wrong, damn glad you did. I didn't figure you would make it a mnth! Great job keep it coming
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I don't know how long my last stoppage was before I quit, but it was around 270 days. So this is the longest I've went without nicotine in more than 25 years. The difference this time is that I know I'm an addict that can't have just one more.
HOF is a great goal for a new quitter, but 271 has been the real first goal for me all along. It still gets easier every day and personally even easier now that I don't have to think about my number every day. The powers that be around here refuse to understand that for some reason? I wrote it on my fridge calendar when I would get to this day.
I'm not sure how it will be taken that I'm posting this, but my hope is that reading this will help a new quitter. I know it would have helped me in those first few weeks. I was going to rail against the leadership here again, but I decided not to waste my time. I'll just say that I still don't "get it" like the vets said that I someday would. I'm still holding out hope that I will one day; for now I'm much better without the stress.
Congrats on 271 days! What is your next goal and what is your plan to reach that goal?
Congratulations HT getting close 3rd floor, you proved me wrong, damn glad you did. I didn't figure you would make it a mnth! Great job keep it coming
I don't really have another goal in mind; I guess it will be to make it through hunting season again. To make that goal I will continue to remind myself daily that I am an addict; one more is not an option. Believe me, I hear the whisper often.
Making a daily promise is no protection; you have to really want to quit. That's awesome if you need that daily promise to stay quit, do what it takes. I know all of you vets see the guys that come here all gung ho and cave; they weren't serious. Even though I don't post daily anymore, if I caved tomorro I would still feel like I let down everyone in august 16.
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Man, I had some wicked cravings all last week at work. I just hit the seeds and made it through. If I didn't know I was an addict, this would be when the "just one more" would get me. I've been off the fake for over 4 months, but I think I might order some to get through times like that.
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Man, I had some wicked cravings all last week at work. I just hit the seeds and made it through. If I didn't know I was an addict, this would be when the "just one more" would get me. I've been off the fake for over 4 months, but I think I might order some to get through times like that.
Man HT, i went through the same thing. toughest days were 100-175. For some strange reason. I guess wheat snapped me out of it was going into INTROS every day, spending time helping newbies get started. Everyday i would post then spend time there and in General discussions. Eventually I recommitted myself to my quit, and snapped out of it
Funny this week i was at a conference, and some guy had pouches, i opened it up and took a whiff, and i almost passed out and puked at the same time!
Live Chat was never my thing, but maybe try that. Glad to be quit with you today
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Man, I had some wicked cravings all last week at work. I just hit the seeds and made it through. If I didn't know I was an addict, this would be when the "just one more" would get me. I've been off the fake for over 4 months, but I think I might order some to get through times like that.
Man HT, i went through the same thing. toughest days were 100-175. For some strange reason. I guess wheat snapped me out of it was going into INTROS every day, spending time helping newbies get started. Everyday i would post then spend time there and in General discussions. Eventually I recommitted myself to my quit, and snapped out of it
Funny this week i was at a conference, and some guy had pouches, i opened it up and took a whiff, and i almost passed out and puked at the same time!
Live Chat was never my thing, but maybe try that. Glad to be quit with you today
Obviously HighTon knows what he's doing and doesn't need to post roll daily to save himself. :P
I wouldn't bother mentioning it but I am some a-hole vet who just needs to kick folks when they are down... 'Finger'
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Man, I had some wicked cravings all last week at work. I just hit the seeds and made it through. If I didn't know I was an addict, this would be when the "just one more" would get me. I've been off the fake for over 4 months, but I think I might order some to get through times like that.
Brother,
Come back in and post during these times. August always has a spot for you and you can always lean on us. We are there for you.
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Man, I had some wicked cravings all last week at work. I just hit the seeds and made it through. If I didn't know I was an addict, this would be when the "just one more" would get me. I've been off the fake for over 4 months, but I think I might order some to get through times like that.
Man HT, i went through the same thing. toughest days were 100-175. For some strange reason. I guess wheat snapped me out of it was going into INTROS every day, spending time helping newbies get started. Everyday i would post then spend time there and in General discussions. Eventually I recommitted myself to my quit, and snapped out of it
Funny this week i was at a conference, and some guy had pouches, i opened it up and took a whiff, and i almost passed out and puked at the same time!
Live Chat was never my thing, but maybe try that. Glad to be quit with you today
Obviously HighTon knows what he's doing and doesn't need to post roll daily to save himself. :P
I wouldn't bother mentioning it but I am some a-hole vet who just needs to kick folks when they are down... 'Finger'
You sir, are a jackass. Go troll someone else; I'm not around enough anymore for chumps like you to bother me.
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Man, I had some wicked cravings all last week at work. I just hit the seeds and made it through. If I didn't know I was an addict, this would be when the "just one more" would get me. I've been off the fake for over 4 months, but I think I might order some to get through times like that.
Man HT, i went through the same thing. toughest days were 100-175. For some strange reason. I guess wheat snapped me out of it was going into INTROS every day, spending time helping newbies get started. Everyday i would post then spend time there and in General discussions. Eventually I recommitted myself to my quit, and snapped out of it
Funny this week i was at a conference, and some guy had pouches, i opened it up and took a whiff, and i almost passed out and puked at the same time!
Live Chat was never my thing, but maybe try that. Glad to be quit with you today
Obviously HighTon knows what he's doing and doesn't need to post roll daily to save himself. :P
I wouldn't bother mentioning it but I am some a-hole vet who just needs to kick folks when they are down... 'Finger'
You sir, are a jackass. Go troll someone else; I'm not around enough anymore for chumps like you to bother me.
I wasn't trying to bother you. My point was that you aren't around at all so what is the point of this intro thread? You're cured so enjoy it! B)B
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Man, I had some wicked cravings all last week at work. I just hit the seeds and made it through. If I didn't know I was an addict, this would be when the "just one more" would get me. I've been off the fake for over 4 months, but I think I might order some to get through times like that.
Man HT, i went through the same thing. toughest days were 100-175. For some strange reason. I guess wheat snapped me out of it was going into INTROS every day, spending time helping newbies get started. Everyday i would post then spend time there and in General discussions. Eventually I recommitted myself to my quit, and snapped out of it
Funny this week i was at a conference, and some guy had pouches, i opened it up and took a whiff, and i almost passed out and puked at the same time!
Live Chat was never my thing, but maybe try that. Glad to be quit with you today
Obviously HighTon knows what he's doing and doesn't need to post roll daily to save himself. :P
I wouldn't bother mentioning it but I am some a-hole vet who just needs to kick folks when they are down... 'Finger'
You sir, are a jackass. Go troll someone else; I'm not around enough anymore for chumps like you to bother me.
I wasn't trying to bother you. My point was that you aren't around at all so what is the point of this intro thread? You're cured so enjoy it! B)B
I was told when I first joined KTC to document my journey in the intro thread. I don't think there is a prerequisite that I'm here everyday? I posted about my craving so that others realize it still happens and it's just as bad as the beginning.
I have never once said that I was cured. In fact I repeatedly say that I'm still an addict. I tell myself this daily because I know I can't get too relaxed in my quit. We all have to be vigilant to succeed.
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Man, I had some wicked cravings all last week at work. I just hit the seeds and made it through. If I didn't know I was an addict, this would be when the "just one more" would get me. I've been off the fake for over 4 months, but I think I might order some to get through times like that.
Man HT, i went through the same thing. toughest days were 100-175. For some strange reason. I guess wheat snapped me out of it was going into INTROS every day, spending time helping newbies get started. Everyday i would post then spend time there and in General discussions. Eventually I recommitted myself to my quit, and snapped out of it
Funny this week i was at a conference, and some guy had pouches, i opened it up and took a whiff, and i almost passed out and puked at the same time!
Live Chat was never my thing, but maybe try that. Glad to be quit with you today
Obviously HighTon knows what he's doing and doesn't need to post roll daily to save himself. :P
I wouldn't bother mentioning it but I am some a-hole vet who just needs to kick folks when they are down... 'Finger'
You sir, are a jackass. Go troll someone else; I'm not around enough anymore for chumps like you to bother me.
I wasn't trying to bother you. My point was that you aren't around at all so what is the point of this intro thread? You're cured so enjoy it! B)B
I was told when I first joined KTC to document my journey in the intro thread. I don't think there is a prerequisite that I'm here everyday? I posted about my craving so that others realize it still happens and it's just as bad as the beginning.
I have never once said that I was cured. In fact I repeatedly say that I'm still an addict. I tell myself this daily because I know I can't get too relaxed in my quit. We all have to be vigilant to succeed.
YES! We all need to stay vigilant with our quits. Being here daily may help someone else and I think it often does. When that happens it's like scoring bonus points. I really think that staying connected to this site every day makes my own quit stronger. Good to see that you've been here a lot lately. :)
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It's a good thing I know that I'm an addict! I've had plenty of dip dreams, but last night's takes the cake. I dreamt that I bought a can and had one dip before throwing it away. In the dream I went on abstaining from nicotine after the one dip.
Obviously this is my mind trying to tell me that "one more" is okay. I'm so glad that I know I'm an addict. The daily struggle gets easier all the time, but times like this still test my resolve.
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It's a good thing I know that I'm an addict! I've had plenty of dip dreams, but last night's takes the cake. I dreamt that I bought a can and had one dip before throwing it away. In the dream I went on abstaining from nicotine after the one dip.
Obviously this is my mind trying to tell me that "one more" is okay. I'm so glad that I know I'm an addict. The daily struggle gets easier all the time, but times like this still test my resolve.
Fu......... that sucks. Man, its amazing what that drug can do to our minds.