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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: sporticus on July 17, 2012, 09:30:00 AM
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My name is Scott and I took my last dip at 3PM on Sunday. Almost finished with the first 48 hours, which has been quite the trip. I dipped for well over 15 years, going through a can every day and a half for the last year or so. I finally decided, "Eff it. I'm done." As I have said this many times before, part of me said, "Yeah, yeah.....sure pal." But I'm here, and I'm determined to kick the crap out of it this time. So, that's a little bit about me and why I'm here.
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Glad to meet you here Scott as you will be joining our October Quit group to which I am now clean for 16 days (thank god).
I will let a few of the vets direct you for the links but if you read up in the welcome center and then can post on the roll call each day for your promise to remain quit of all nicotene each day.
I quit with you, that is my promise.
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My name is Scott and I took my last dip at 3PM on Sunday. Almost finished with the first 48 hours, which has been quite the trip. I dipped for well over 15 years, going through a can every day and a half for the last year or so. I finally decided, "Eff it. I'm done." As I have said this many times before, part of me said, "Yeah, yeah.....sure pal." But I'm here, and I'm determined to kick the crap out of it this time. So, that's a little bit about me and why I'm here.
Scott,
Great decision. I hope that you are committed to quitting for the long term...as in never, ever again will you touch the stuff.
First we are a no nicotine site. No gum/patches/etc. Read the Welcome Center (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showforum=13) front to back. This explains how and why the site works.
Posting roll is our honor code. It is the backbone of this site. Click here to watch a short video (http://www.killthecan.org/roll) on how to post roll 100% correctly.
Lastly, as you read in the Welcome Center, you will hit 100 days and enter the Hall of Fame in October, so that is your quit group, which is located here (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showforum=2).
Check your Inbox (1) for some additional tips of wisdom I have gathered over the passed 99 days.
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welcome Scott! Congrats on your decision. Good to have you here.
Check your inbox (1)
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welcome Scott! Congrats on your decision. Good to have you here.
Check your inbox (1)
Welcome aboard. The brotherhood here along with the daily accountability is what makes this do successful. Inbox (2)
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welcome Scott! Congrats on your decision. Good to have you here.
Check your inbox (1)
Welcome aboard. The brotherhood here along with the daily accountability is what makes this do successful. Inbox (2)
I rolled for today. Hope I didn't screw it up. 'bang head' :D
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My name is Scott and I took my last dip at 3PM on Sunday. Almost finished with the first 48 hours, which has been quite the trip. I dipped for well over 15 years, going through a can every day and a half for the last year or so. I finally decided, "Eff it. I'm done." As I have said this many times before, part of me said, "Yeah, yeah.....sure pal." But I'm here, and I'm determined to kick the crap out of it this time. So, that's a little bit about me and why I'm here.
Welcome aboard brother!!
I will give you some advise quit for you and know the difference between quiting and stopping!
I say quit for you so you dont have any resentment to anyone else including your family, the nic-bitch will play some serious head games with you and you will not want anyone to blame but yourself when the tough times start to happen!
Knowing the difference between quitting and stopping is one of the many tons of knowledge this site can tell you about and help you to realize, there are so many great quitters here and hundreds if not thousands of guys willing to help you in anyway possible....but you have to honor your word and know the difference between quiting B) and stopping :blink: !
PM me if you need some digits brother!
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Hi Scott,
It's good to see someone who wants to "get their life back".
you've been quit before right? WRONG!!!!! You were doing a STOPPAGE!
can you hear me now? You came to the right place to quit your nicotine addiction. Remember, change is not an event, it is a process...so get your addicted sorry ass in here and Proceed to read, read, read everything....
#1 you gotta quit for SCOTT. not for your wife, kids, girlfriend, no, no, no...You must quit for yourself or you will CAVE. Look in the mirror and do it for YOU.
#2 This system of quit works! It is very fucking simple, it is so simple that it is stupid!
All you have to do is: post roll (earlier the better for you), then keep your word that you're quit for today. make it to bed, wake up and REPEAT.
before you know it your days of quit will stack up nicely.
#3 All the strange addicts in here are here to help you. Isn't that just weird? perfect strangers wanting to help save your life?
#4 this is a nic free site. no cigs, cigars, patches or pussy gum. YOU do whatever you gotta do to not put the POISON in your mouth. seeds, candy, gum, lots of water, peanuts.
This is very hard work. No miracles here. Just hard work and triumphant days of quit! It is worth it.
Good to be quit with you Scott!!!! Guard your quit with your life.
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Scott,
Welcome to crazy nic rage ville! Or you might know it as hell.
I am quit 126 days. My first week was horrible. Felt like crap, felt like I broke off a relationship that was in my life for a couple decades but I also had this excitement and energy for the change.
Then the honeymoon was over. The excitement to quit wore off and the true hell didn't let up. I like that you were told that quitting is a process. So I am undefeated because of a few simple tasks.
1) Identify why you want to quit. How important is it for you to quit and why? This is the core of quitting. You own it, you drive it, you chose it. Never second guess quitting. If you quit, the choice is made. Close the chapter and start writing your book of life sober and nicotine free.
2) How important is your word. Do you honor your name and your family by keeping your word? Can you be counted on to keep your promise to someone? Would you suffer and go through pain to simply keep your promises?
3) Are you smart enough to be humble and be led in your quit? If you listen and follow the vets, you will be led out of bondage. Follow the vets instructions with exactness.
4) Post roll and never, ever worry about being quit tomorrow, in a year, in five years or for life. You quit and battle today. If tomorrow comes you worry then, but today you Post roll, battle and keep your word and claim a win.
Finally, YOU ARE ADDICTED TO NICOTINE! This addiction is an illness with no cure. However, there is treatment. Keep in mind that when your addiction gets you thinking, you wont be rational or logical at times. That is when you get in here and chat or text and call. Even if it is just to talk get help. The jack ass that thinks he needs to fight his own battles, robs all of us of a shared victory. Now that you left nicotine and tobacco, you joined a rebellion. We don't accept that we must bow to tobacco and serve her anymore. Never glamorize or entertain good thoughts about nicotine. It is a lie and you know it. Stay strong and win. Your freedom is waiting but it is fight to get it.
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Welcome aboard! Listen to the advice you are getting and lean on the support you are going to get here. I made it to day 33 today after close to thirty years as a dipper and I have NO intention of ever chewing again - it's a whole different feeling than all those "yeah, yeah . . . sure" times you referred. You are in the right place to stay quit.
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I'm completely blown away by the support offered here. You guys kick ass. Good to know that there is no room for error here. Tough love. I like it. I got my quit plan in place. Lots of water, a pack of sugarless gum a day, lots of fruits, veggies and exercise like kickboxing and even (please don't take away my man card) aerobics. I'm surprised that I've gained 4 lbs since I stopped, but I'd rather have the weight and be free! Hope to see more of you bat-shit crazy bastions of hope!
'Crazy'
Scott
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I'm completely blown away by the support offered here. You guys kick ass. Good to know that there is no room for error here. Tough love. I like it. I got my quit plan in place. Lots of water, a pack of sugarless gum a day, lots of fruits, veggies and exercise like kickboxing and even (please don't take away my man card) aerobics. I'm surprised that I've gained 4 lbs since I stopped, but I'd rather have the weight and be free! Hope to see more of you bat-shit crazy bastions of hope!
'Crazy'
Scott
Scott,
Stay busy, do the things you like to do! I gained weight right off the bat, and it will happen! Stay close to this site and post roll every day and get on live chat if you need to talk or vent! Welcome and keep your bad ass quit going!
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I'm completely blown away by the support offered here. You guys kick ass. Good to know that there is no room for error here. Tough love. I like it. I got my quit plan in place. Lots of water, a pack of sugarless gum a day, lots of fruits, veggies and exercise like kickboxing and even (please don't take away my man card) aerobics. I'm surprised that I've gained 4 lbs since I stopped, but I'd rather have the weight and be free! Hope to see more of you bat-shit crazy bastions of hope!
 'Crazy'
Scott
Scott,
Stay busy, do the things you like to do! I gained weight right off the bat, and it will happen! Stay close to this site and post roll every day and get on live chat if you need to talk or vent! Welcome and keep your bad ass quit going!
Scott the support here is what has kept me clean so many times! Gather tools!
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I'm completely blown away by the support offered here. You guys kick ass. Good to know that there is no room for error here. Tough love. I like it. I got my quit plan in place. Lots of water, a pack of sugarless gum a day, lots of fruits, veggies and exercise like kickboxing and even (please don't take away my man card) aerobics. I'm surprised that I've gained 4 lbs since I stopped, but I'd rather have the weight and be free! Hope to see more of you bat-shit crazy bastions of hope!
'Crazy'
Scott
Scott... We are all here to help each other out. We have all "been there done that." We can all relate and keep each other accountable.
Helms
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I'm completely blown away by the support offered here. You guys kick ass. Good to know that there is no room for error here. Tough love. I like it. I got my quit plan in place. Lots of water, a pack of sugarless gum a day, lots of fruits, veggies and exercise like kickboxing and even (please don't take away my man card) aerobics. I'm surprised that I've gained 4 lbs since I stopped, but I'd rather have the weight and be free! Hope to see more of you bat-shit crazy bastions of hope!
 'Crazy'
Scott
Scott... We are all here to help each other out. We have all "been there done that." We can all relate and keep each other accountable.
Helms
Scott, I am glad you are getting what you need here, you sound like a solid badass quitter to me! Keep it up brother, we are here for you!
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I'm completely blown away by the support offered here. You guys kick ass. Good to know that there is no room for error here. Tough love. I like it. I got my quit plan in place. Lots of water, a pack of sugarless gum a day, lots of fruits, veggies and exercise like kickboxing and even (please don't take away my man card) aerobics. I'm surprised that I've gained 4 lbs since I stopped, but I'd rather have the weight and be free! Hope to see more of you bat-shit crazy bastions of hope!
 'Crazy'
Scott
Scott... We are all here to help each other out. We have all "been there done that." We can all relate and keep each other accountable.
Helms
Scott, I am glad you are getting what you need here, you sound like a solid badass quitter to me! Keep it up brother, we are here for you!
Sport has the right attitude. The force seems strong with this one?
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It's strange. It's been almost two years since I sat down and wrote my intro here. It seems like a freakin' lifetime ago. Maybe it was. Looking back, I remember joining up here and being scared shitless about what I was doing. 100 days seemed like an impossibility. I figured it was only a matter of time before I failed.
I was stunned by the outpouring of support I got here within minutes of posting my intro. Even with that, however, I adopted an attitude of "I'm here to get healthy, not make friends." Jesus, that was the wrong attitude. It has been those friendships that have sustained me and my quit. The biggest inspiration for me, day after day in the first few weeks was watching others find the will to make their promise day after day. Knowing what they were going through, I knew I owed it to each and everyone one of them to find my strength to post; to not be the weak link. After two years, all I can say is a paltry "Thank you!" to all those who have quit with me, reached out, texted me, broken bread with me, called, emailed and just plain been there.
If any noobs are reading this, take my advice to heart. YOU CAN DO IT. You will need help. It's not a weakness to seek support, it's a weakness not too. This place is a beacon of light for all those who seek freedom. This place saved me from a horrid battle with cancer. It can and will be for you too. Believe in yourself and the program and before you know it, you'll never know how you ever functioned with that crap in your mouth.
Looking forward many more +1's alongside you all. Thank you again for all you have done and will continue to do.
Scott
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It's strange. It's been almost two years since I sat down and wrote my intro here. It seems like a freakin' lifetime ago. Maybe it was. Looking back, I remember joining up here and being scared shitless about what I was doing. 100 days seemed like an impossibility. I figured it was only a matter of time before I failed.
I was stunned by the outpouring of support I got here within minutes of posting my intro. Even with that, however, I adopted an attitude of "I'm here to get healthy, not make friends." Jesus, that was the wrong attitude. It has been those friendships that have sustained me and my quit. The biggest inspiration for me, day after day in the first few weeks was watching others find the will to make their promise day after day. Knowing what they were going through, I knew I owed it to each and everyone one of them to find my strength to post; to not be the weak link. After two years, all I can say is a paltry "Thank you!" to all those who have quit with me, reached out, texted me, broken bread with me, called, emailed and just plain been there.
If any noobs are reading this, take my advice to heart. YOU CAN DO IT. You will need help. It's not a weakness to seek support, it's a weakness not too. This place is a beacon of light for all those who seek freedom. This place saved me from a horrid battle with cancer. It can and will be for you too. Believe in yourself and the program and before you know it, you'll never know how you ever functioned with that crap in your mouth.
Looking forward many more +1's alongside you all. Thank you again for all you have done and will continue to do.
Scott
proud to call you family my Oct12 brother.
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It's strange. It's been almost two years since I sat down and wrote my intro here. It seems like a freakin' lifetime ago. Maybe it was. Looking back, I remember joining up here and being scared shitless about what I was doing. 100 days seemed like an impossibility. I figured it was only a matter of time before I failed.
I was stunned by the outpouring of support I got here within minutes of posting my intro. Even with that, however, I adopted an attitude of "I'm here to get healthy, not make friends." Jesus, that was the wrong attitude. It has been those friendships that have sustained me and my quit. The biggest inspiration for me, day after day in the first few weeks was watching others find the will to make their promise day after day. Knowing what they were going through, I knew I owed it to each and everyone one of them to find my strength to post; to not be the weak link. After two years, all I can say is a paltry "Thank you!" to all those who have quit with me, reached out, texted me, broken bread with me, called, emailed and just plain been there.
If any noobs are reading this, take my advice to heart. YOU CAN DO IT. You will need help. It's not a weakness to seek support, it's a weakness not too. This place is a beacon of light for all those who seek freedom. This place saved me from a horrid battle with cancer. It can and will be for you too. Believe in yourself and the program and before you know it, you'll never know how you ever functioned with that crap in your mouth.
Looking forward many more +1's alongside you all. Thank you again for all you have done and will continue to do.
Scott
proud to call you family my Oct12 brother.
Sporticus, I have never talked with you but that post summed up perfectly what this place is about. Any quitter that ignores that is missing out on some great advice! Thanks.
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It's strange. It's been almost two years since I sat down and wrote my intro here. It seems like a freakin' lifetime ago. Maybe it was. Looking back, I remember joining up here and being scared shitless about what I was doing. 100 days seemed like an impossibility. I figured it was only a matter of time before I failed.
I was stunned by the outpouring of support I got here within minutes of posting my intro. Even with that, however, I adopted an attitude of "I'm here to get healthy, not make friends." Jesus, that was the wrong attitude. It has been those friendships that have sustained me and my quit. The biggest inspiration for me, day after day in the first few weeks was watching others find the will to make their promise day after day. Knowing what they were going through, I knew I owed it to each and everyone one of them to find my strength to post; to not be the weak link. After two years, all I can say is a paltry "Thank you!" to all those who have quit with me, reached out, texted me, broken bread with me, called, emailed and just plain been there.
If any noobs are reading this, take my advice to heart. YOU CAN DO IT. You will need help. It's not a weakness to seek support, it's a weakness not too. This place is a beacon of light for all those who seek freedom. This place saved me from a horrid battle with cancer. It can and will be for you too. Believe in yourself and the program and before you know it, you'll never know how you ever functioned with that crap in your mouth.
Looking forward many more +1's alongside you all. Thank you again for all you have done and will continue to do.
Scott
proud to call you family my Oct12 brother.
Sporticus, I have never talked with you but that post summed up perfectly what this place is about. Any quitter that ignores that is missing out on some great advice! Thanks.
I'm with rdad, 100%. Bravo.
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It's strange. It's been almost two years since I sat down and wrote my intro here. It seems like a freakin' lifetime ago. Maybe it was. Looking back, I remember joining up here and being scared shitless about what I was doing. 100 days seemed like an impossibility. I figured it was only a matter of time before I failed.
I was stunned by the outpouring of support I got here within minutes of posting my intro. Even with that, however, I adopted an attitude of "I'm here to get healthy, not make friends." Jesus, that was the wrong attitude. It has been those friendships that have sustained me and my quit. The biggest inspiration for me, day after day in the first few weeks was watching others find the will to make their promise day after day. Knowing what they were going through, I knew I owed it to each and everyone one of them to find my strength to post; to not be the weak link. After two years, all I can say is a paltry "Thank you!" to all those who have quit with me, reached out, texted me, broken bread with me, called, emailed and just plain been there.
If any noobs are reading this, take my advice to heart. YOU CAN DO IT. You will need help. It's not a weakness to seek support, it's a weakness not too. This place is a beacon of light for all those who seek freedom. This place saved me from a horrid battle with cancer. It can and will be for you too. Believe in yourself and the program and before you know it, you'll never know how you ever functioned with that crap in your mouth.
Looking forward many more +1's alongside you all. Thank you again for all you have done and will continue to do.
Scott
proud to call you family my Oct12 brother.
Sporticus, I have never talked with you but that post summed up perfectly what this place is about. Any quitter that ignores that is missing out on some great advice! Thanks.
I'm with rdad, 100%. Bravo.
You da man Sporty!
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It's strange. It's been almost two years since I sat down and wrote my intro here. It seems like a freakin' lifetime ago. Maybe it was. Looking back, I remember joining up here and being scared shitless about what I was doing. 100 days seemed like an impossibility. I figured it was only a matter of time before I failed.
I was stunned by the outpouring of support I got here within minutes of posting my intro. Even with that, however, I adopted an attitude of "I'm here to get healthy, not make friends." Jesus, that was the wrong attitude. It has been those friendships that have sustained me and my quit. The biggest inspiration for me, day after day in the first few weeks was watching others find the will to make their promise day after day. Knowing what they were going through, I knew I owed it to each and everyone one of them to find my strength to post; to not be the weak link. After two years, all I can say is a paltry "Thank you!" to all those who have quit with me, reached out, texted me, broken bread with me, called, emailed and just plain been there.
If any noobs are reading this, take my advice to heart. YOU CAN DO IT. You will need help. It's not a weakness to seek support, it's a weakness not too. This place is a beacon of light for all those who seek freedom. This place saved me from a horrid battle with cancer. It can and will be for you too. Believe in yourself and the program and before you know it, you'll never know how you ever functioned with that crap in your mouth.
Looking forward many more +1's alongside you all. Thank you again for all you have done and will continue to do.
Scott
proud to call you family my Oct12 brother.
Sporticus, I have never talked with you but that post summed up perfectly what this place is about. Any quitter that ignores that is missing out on some great advice! Thanks.
I'm with rdad, 100%. Bravo.
You da man Sporty!
awesome job scott
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It's strange. It's been almost two years since I sat down and wrote my intro here. It seems like a freakin' lifetime ago. Maybe it was. Looking back, I remember joining up here and being scared shitless about what I was doing. 100 days seemed like an impossibility. I figured it was only a matter of time before I failed.
I was stunned by the outpouring of support I got here within minutes of posting my intro. Even with that, however, I adopted an attitude of "I'm here to get healthy, not make friends." Jesus, that was the wrong attitude. It has been those friendships that have sustained me and my quit. The biggest inspiration for me, day after day in the first few weeks was watching others find the will to make their promise day after day. Knowing what they were going through, I knew I owed it to each and everyone one of them to find my strength to post; to not be the weak link. After two years, all I can say is a paltry "Thank you!" to all those who have quit with me, reached out, texted me, broken bread with me, called, emailed and just plain been there.
If any noobs are reading this, take my advice to heart. YOU CAN DO IT. You will need help. It's not a weakness to seek support, it's a weakness not too. This place is a beacon of light for all those who seek freedom. This place saved me from a horrid battle with cancer. It can and will be for you too. Believe in yourself and the program and before you know it, you'll never know how you ever functioned with that crap in your mouth.
Looking forward many more +1's alongside you all. Thank you again for all you have done and will continue to do.
Scott
proud to call you family my Oct12 brother.
Sporticus, I have never talked with you but that post summed up perfectly what this place is about. Any quitter that ignores that is missing out on some great advice! Thanks.
I'm with rdad, 100%. Bravo.
You da man Sporty!
awesome job scott
I'm fired up now! Thanks!
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Hi folks! Sitting at 982 days and feeling strong. This July, I am running my first ever half marathon to benefit the wounded warrior project. I am looking to raise $750 for the cause and so far, the response has been so-so. Hopefully, some of you will reach out and donate. $5, $10. It doesn't matter. Every little bit helps. Thanks in advance!
https://support.woundedwarriorproject.o ... Parkinson/ (https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/individual-fundraising/TeamParkinson/)