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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: gamecockfan on June 22, 2013, 07:58:00 PM
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i dipped a can a day for 15 years, and i quit on june 3. i haven't touched the mess since. i quit for a about a year once, and went back to the can. decided this summer this is it. i am through and i want to see my kids grow up
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Stick around, and you will win this one.
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i dipped a can a day for 15 years, and i quit on june 3. i haven't touched the mess since. i quit for a about a year once, and went back to the can. decided this summer this is it. i am through and i want to see my kids grow up
glad to meet you in chat and you will not regret jumping on here. Not only will you gain the support of hundreds of people just like you that have gone through this, but if you learn the tools, you will gain a brotherhood that will last through the success.
I quit side by side with you today
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The first time I found this site I had been quit for a year. Created an account, posted one (in retrospect) extremely ignorant and overconfident post, and then I never came back; my quit was solid gold. Not a worry.
I failed. My quit became a failed attempt. Shit.
I chewed for about 9 more months before returning here and posting a day 1. My quit is hugely different from my attempt. I am open with friends and family. I know I will never be cured from this addiction. I have listened to the wisdom of others and gained strength through their struggles. I am humbled by every quitter on this site.
And I'm also kind of an asshole. It keeps my quit fun.
So - get involved. Make roll post and supporting others a top priority. Lead by example. You and this entire community will be stronger for it.
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My quit is hugely different from my attempt. I am open with friends and family.
Two things about this post to keep in mind - This part is important. Embrace your quit. Wearing it like a scarlet letter. You will be proud of it.
And I'm also kind of an asshole.
Yeah.... yeah so am I. I like this part.
Glad you found us. Welcome.
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Good evening everyone,
I quit 23 days ago. I have tried before, but this time I am determined to quit. I began calculating what I have spent and the stupid things I have done for a dip. I have got up in the middle of the night driving around looking for a store to buy dip. Shoot, we had a bad snow storm one time. The roads were not drivable, and the temperatures were in the teens. I walked over a mile to a gas station, and when I got there the place was closed. I have decided that with God's help I will not be controlled by a stupid substance again. God bless and good luck!
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Good evening everyone,
I quit 23 days ago. I have tried before, but this time I am determined to quit. I began calculating what I have spent and the stupid things I have done for a dip. I have got up in the middle of the night driving around looking for a store to buy dip. Shoot, we had a bad snow storm one time. The roads were not drivable, and the temperatures were in the teens. I walked over a mile to a gas station, and when I got there the place was closed. I have decided that with God's help I will not be controlled by a stupid substance again. God bless and good luck!
Welcome to KTC! and congratulations on your quit!
I've sent you a personal message. Check your Inbox.
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Good evening everyone,
I quit 23 days ago. I have tried before, but this time I am determined to quit. I began calculating what I have spent and the stupid things I have done for a dip. I have got up in the middle of the night driving around looking for a store to buy dip. Shoot, we had a bad snow storm one time. The roads were not drivable, and the temperatures were in the teens. I walked over a mile to a gas station, and when I got there the place was closed. I have decided that with God's help I will not be controlled by a stupid substance again. God bless and good luck!
Keep everything in one intro, ok champ.
Stay quit.
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My quit is hugely different from my attempt. I am open with friends and family.
Two things about this post to keep in mind - This part is important. Embrace your quit. Wearing it like a scarlet letter. You will be proud of it.
And I'm also kind of an asshole.
Yeah.... yeah so am I. I like this part.
Glad you found us. Welcome.
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Say a prayer for me. I am on day 28. So far, my quit has gone pretty well. However, today I woke up at 4 a.m. I was having some weird dreams. Right now, I feel like I am back at the first 3 days. I will stay strong because I dont want to go through this ever again. God bless!
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Say a prayer for me. I am on day 28. So far, my quit has gone pretty well. However, today I woke up at 4 a.m. I was having some weird dreams. Right now, I feel like I am back at the first 3 days. I will stay strong because I dont want to go through this ever again. God bless!
Addiction is a bitch. 4 weeks in, and it is still tearing at you. The good news is - these struggles get easier, and less frequent, with time. Right now it doesn't seem that way, though, and it is easy to think that these horrible feelings won't ever go away.
One of the vets on this site reached out to me when I was in a spot like your current one. And he finally got through to me when I was ranting about how this would never get better. He said "what has been the hardest struggle you've had?" I said day 2 3. And he said "see, it gets better."
Ill never forget that. It was all a mindset change then. None if this is easy. If it were, Phillip Morris wouldn't have all of those Gulfstream jets you and I and millions of others bought them. It gets better. And the pride you must feel after beating this, by giving us all your word and keeping it every day for 4 weeks... Man that is golden.
I sent you my contact info. Reach out if you need to. Keep with the plan, be a man of your word. 4 weeks is great. I'm proud to be on your team today.
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Say a prayer for me. I am on day 28. So far, my quit has gone pretty well. However, today I woke up at 4 a.m. I was having some weird dreams. Right now, I feel like I am back at the first 3 days. I will stay strong because I dont want to go through this ever again. God bless!
Addiction is a bitch. 4 weeks in, and it is still tearing at you. The good news is - these struggles get easier, and less frequent, with time. Right now it doesn't seem that way, though, and it is easy to think that these horrible feelings won't ever go away.
One of the vets on this site reached out to me when I was in a spot like your current one. And he finally got through to me when I was ranting about how this would never get better. He said "what has been the hardest struggle you've had?" I said day 2 3. And he said "see, it gets better."
Ill never forget that. It was all a mindset change then. None if this is easy. If it were, Phillip Morris wouldn't have all of those Gulfstream jets you and I and millions of others bought them. It gets better. And the pride you must feel after beating this, by giving us all your word and keeping it every day for 4 weeks... Man that is golden.
I sent you my contact info. Reach out if you need to. Keep with the plan, be a man of your word. 4 weeks is great. I'm proud to be on your team today.
gamecockfan, you have the right attitude, you do not want to go through the suck again. Post your daily promise and come in here for support. Check your in box, do not hesitate to call if you want to talk. 28 days is a great start, stay strong brother!
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Gcf your in the heart of the battle now. To me the worst of the battles was well after day 1, 2, 3. I personally had a lot of trouble with the mental rollercoaster. What you got to know is quitting comes from deep. Right now the repairs to your brain are screwing you up. This is when you need to use them numbers, stick to the sight, and most of all stay the course. Things will get better.
There is a door you need to get to. It's right on the other side of where you'r at right now. That door is not easy to get to and open. You have to push through. Dig deep brother.
I've heard this a lot and really like it. It will suck until it doesn't and then it won't. Get to the door. I'm glad to be quit with you.
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Gcf your in the heart of the battle now. To me the worst of the battles was well after day 1, 2, 3. I personally had a lot of trouble with the mental rollercoaster. What you got to know is quitting comes from deep. Right now the repairs to your brain are screwing you up. This is when you need to use them numbers, stick to the sight, and most of all stay the course. Things will get better.
There is a door you need to get to. It's right on the other side of where you'r at right now. That door is not easy to get to and open. You have to push through. Dig deep brother.
I've heard this a lot and really like it. It will suck until it doesn't and then it won't. Get to the door. I'm glad to be quit with you.
Thanks for the support. I guess I thought 28 days into it, I was home free. Just reminds me to be diligent and watch out for the little Nic demon. Thanks again!
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Gcf your in the heart of the battle now. To me the worst of the battles was well after day 1, 2, 3. I personally had a lot of trouble with the mental rollercoaster. What you got to know is quitting comes from deep. Right now the repairs to your brain are screwing you up. This is when you need to use them numbers, stick to the sight, and most of all stay the course. Things will get better.Â
There is a door you need to get to. It's right on the other side of where you'r at right now. That door is not easy to get to and open. You have to push through. Dig deep brother.Â
I've heard this a lot and really like it. It will suck until it doesn't and then it won't. Get to the door. I'm glad to be quit with you.
Thanks for the support. I guess I thought 28 days into it, I was home free. Just reminds me to be diligent and watch out for the little Nic demon. Thanks again!
You screwed your self for umpteen Years. 28 is just the beginning. Nafar and odaat. It gets much better. I quit with you.
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Gcf your in the heart of the battle now. To me the worst of the battles was well after day 1, 2, 3. I personally had a lot of trouble with the mental rollercoaster. What you got to know is quitting comes from deep. Right now the repairs to your brain are screwing you up. This is when you need to use them numbers, stick to the sight, and most of all stay the course. Things will get better.Â
There is a door you need to get to. It's right on the other side of where you'r at right now. That door is not easy to get to and open.  You have to push through. Dig deep brother.Â
I've heard this a lot and really like it. It will suck until it doesn't and then it won't. Get to the door. I'm glad to be quit with you.
Thanks for the support. I guess I thought 28 days into it, I was home free. Just reminds me to be diligent and watch out for the little Nic demon. Thanks again!
You screwed your self for umpteen Years. 28 is just the beginning. Nafar and odaat. It gets much better. I quit with you.
srans speaks truth. Push through and quit like fuck because you are indeed close to some really great days! I know I am at day 34 and have been where you are. sranss' 'door' is real and it is there...
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GCF, have you been posting roll? If so what group? If not man you need to! If so I'm sorry if I missed it it's just so important to the method of how this site works.
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GCF, have you been posting roll? If so what group? If not man you need to! If so I'm sorry if I missed it it's just so important to the method of how this site works.
I have been posting role with the September group. I quit dipping cold Turkey on June 3, but I did not find this sight till the other week and that is when I joined. If I need to go to another quit group I will.
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GCF, have you been posting roll? If so what group? If not man you need to! If so I'm sorry if I missed it it's just so important to the method of how this site works.
I have been posting role with the September group. I quit dipping cold Turkey on June 3, but I did not find this sight till the other week and that is when I joined. If I need to go to another quit group I will.
Your right on bro. Russell didn't know you were on week three.
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I am on day 36 of my quit, and I have to admit I feel better. However, I am going to the dentist tomorrow. It will be the first time in about 3 1/2 or 4 years. I have been putting it off, but yesterday as I was flossing, a filling came out. So, I figured now was as good a time as any to go. My gums look pretty good, I dont have any white on my tongue, and I dont have any sores in my mouth. However, I am scared to death. If someone reads this, please say a prayer for me.
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I am on day 36 of my quit, and I have to admit I feel better. However, I am going to the dentist tomorrow. It will be the first time in about 3 1/2 or 4 years. I have been putting it off, but yesterday as I was flossing, a filling came out. So, I figured now was as good a time as any to go. My gums look pretty good, I dont have any white on my tongue, and I dont have any sores in my mouth. However, I am scared to death. If someone reads this, please say a prayer for me.
Going tomorrow as well. I go every 6 months and my dentists knows about my issues. Plus she is a hottie. I love my dentist!! Good luck and i will be thinking about you.
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I am on day 36 of my quit, and I have to admit I feel better. However, I am going to the dentist tomorrow. It will be the first time in about 3 1/2 or 4 years. I have been putting it off, but yesterday as I was flossing, a filling came out. So, I figured now was as good a time as any to go. My gums look pretty good, I dont have any white on my tongue, and I dont have any sores in my mouth. However, I am scared to death. If someone reads this, please say a prayer for me.
Brother, that's a long time to have not gone to a dentist. At least you've been flossing that's a plus. Similar circumstances, make sure they do a cancer screening. You'll know for sure and you won't have to worry. Prayers to you bro!
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i went through the same thing, expect it had been a long long time, not just 4 years. turned out they didnt beleive be, thought i went every 6 months etc. Did have one cavity, but no issues. Breath deep and go, minute by minute.
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I am on day 36 of my quit, and I have to admit I feel better. However, I am going to the dentist tomorrow. It will be the first time in about 3 1/2 or 4 years. I have been putting it off, but yesterday as I was flossing, a filling came out. So, I figured now was as good a time as any to go. My gums look pretty good, I dont have any white on my tongue, and I dont have any sores in my mouth. However, I am scared to death. If someone reads this, please say a prayer for me.
You can do this - if you can quit nic - you can handle this. I wouldn't worry so much about not being there in a while, I'm sure it happens all the time and it sounds like you have been taking care of your teeth by flossing, etc.
I lost a filling a couple years ago and they used the new resin they have these days to fill it instead of the old amalgam - didn't seem nearly as bad as it used to be - was just there last month and they did the bite-wing x-ray (which I usually decline) and it turns out another filing is cracked - doc turns the chart over and says he filled it in 1984.
One last thing - I was chewing all those years and they never said a word, if anything they always told me how great the teeth were and how little plague I had, etc. They see some messed up teeth at the dentist, so if you're taking pretty good care of yours they'll probably appreciate that and be happy to see you!
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I just went today - nothing super drastic -
Though I need to go back for some bonds to cover exposed roots.... and prob a graft for 1 super bad exposed down the line a bit
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I want to thank each of you for the words of support. I guess it is a stressor for many of us. I told my son again today that if I ever caught him chewing tobacco, I would beat his tail. I love my kids too much for them to go through this type of anxiety.
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I want to thank each of you for the words of support. I guess it is a stressor for many of us. I told my son again today that if I ever caught him chewing tobacco, I would beat his tail. I love my kids too much for them to go through this type of anxiety.
I Wasn't going to post anything tonight but you just got me pumped brother. Do you realize what a breakthrough this quit is for you?
You have improved your chances at a longer life and better health. At the same time your son gets a better chance at better life and health. Be proud bro. Your son now has someone not just telling him that the poison is bad for him,,,, BUT SHOWING HIM!!!
I wish My dad would have showed me. Instead he shared the poison with me.. I was born into a nicotine filled life. I no ultimately we make our own decisions but it would have been nice to have a role model to imulate while growing up. Damn!!! Got a tear bro. Stay quit. Your boy deserves it.
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I want to thank each of you for the words of support. I guess it is a stressor for many of us. I told my son again today that if I ever caught him chewing tobacco, I would beat his tail. I love my kids too much for them to go through this type of anxiety.
I Wasn't going to post anything tonight but you just got me pumped brother. Do you realize what a breakthrough this quit is for you?
You have improved your chances at a longer life and better health. At the same time your son gets a better chance at better life and health. Be proud bro. Your son now has someone not just telling him that the poison is bad for him,,,, BUT SHOWING HIM!!!
I wish My dad would have showed me. Instead he shared the poison with me.. I was born into a nicotine filled life. I no ultimately we make our own decisions but it would have been nice to have a role model to imulate while growing up. Damn!!! Got a tear bro. Stay quit. Your boy deserves it.
Prayers said. Let us know how it goes. This anxiety is very common. Very. What is also common... Is to get a good report and then have nicotine whisper those lies in your ear... See, I'm not bad, you are ok. Why not have just one dip? It won't hurt a thing. You used me for years andi didn't hurt you. And it has been so long... You know you'll get a good buzz.
Want to guess how I know about these thoughts? Yep, I had them after my good visit. The memory of what I went through in those first few weeks, coupled with me looking at all of the images on ktc of people that didn't get a good result from their visits - did the trick for me.
Keep using the tools that have gotten you this far man!
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I want to thank each of you for the words of support. I guess it is a stressor for many of us. I told my son again today that if I ever caught him chewing tobacco, I would beat his tail. I love my kids too much for them to go through this type of anxiety.
I Wasn't going to post anything tonight but you just got me pumped brother. Do you realize what a breakthrough this quit is for you?
You have improved your chances at a longer life and better health. At the same time your son gets a better chance at better life and health. Be proud bro. Your son now has someone not just telling him that the poison is bad for him,,,, BUT SHOWING HIM!!!
I wish My dad would have showed me. Instead he shared the poison with me.. I was born into a nicotine filled life. I no ultimately we make our own decisions but it would have been nice to have a role model to imulate while growing up. Damn!!! Got a tear bro. Stay quit. Your boy deserves it.
Prayers said. Let us know how it goes. This anxiety is very common. Very. What is also common... Is to get a good report and then have nicotine whisper those lies in your ear... See, I'm not bad, you are ok. Why not have just one dip? It won't hurt a thing. You used me for years andi didn't hurt you. And it has been so long... You know you'll get a good buzz.
Want to guess how I know about these thoughts? Yep, I had them after my good visit. The memory of what I went through in those first few weeks, coupled with me looking at all of the images on ktc of people that didn't get a good result from their visits - did the trick for me.
Keep using the tools that have gotten you this far man!
What images are you talking about? Is there a cancer story section or gallery?
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Well, I went to the dentist this morning for the first time in 3 or 4 years. He took xrays and examined my mouth. He said for the most part everything looked good, except I do have to have a root canal. Thank you all for the words of support, prayers, everything. I can tell you when I walked out of that dentists's office I thanked God for the good report because I know how much worse it can be. I feel like I have a new lease on life or reprieve, and the nicotine can kiss my rosy red behind because I am done with that mess.
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Well, I went to the dentist this morning for the first time in 3 or 4 years. He took xrays and examined my mouth. He said for the most part everything looked good, except I do have to have a root canal. Thank you all for the words of support, prayers, everything. I can tell you when I walked out of that dentists's office I thanked God for the good report because I know how much worse it can be. I feel like I have a new lease on life or reprieve, and the nicotine can kiss my rosy red behind because I am done with that mess.
oh yeah, carpe diem "seize the day"
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Well, I went to the dentist this morning for the first time in 3 or 4 years. He took xrays and examined my mouth. He said for the most part everything looked good, except I do have to have a root canal. Thank you all for the words of support, prayers, everything. I can tell you when I walked out of that dentists's office I thanked God for the good report because I know how much worse it can be. I feel like I have a new lease on life or reprieve, and the nicotine can kiss my rosy red behind because I am done with that mess.
oh yeah, carpe diem "seize the day"
Nice I am happy for you. As you mentioned it was a reprieve not a free pass to let the bitch back in. Keep fighting with everything you have...reach out if you have any extra to a brother or sister in need. I quit with you today
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Well, I went to the dentist this morning for the first time in 3 or 4 years. He took xrays and examined my mouth. He said for the most part everything looked good, except I do have to have a root canal. Thank you all for the words of support, prayers, everything. I can tell you when I walked out of that dentists's office I thanked God for the good report because I know how much worse it can be. I feel like I have a new lease on life or reprieve, and the nicotine can kiss my rosy red behind because I am done with that mess.
oh yeah, carpe diem "seize the day"
Nice I am happy for you. As you mentioned it was a reprieve not a free pass to let the bitch back in. Keep fighting with everything you have...reach out if you have any extra to a brother or sister in need. I quit with you today
yeah traumagnet, i have already sent several words of encouragement to some of the new people. i especially hope the younger ones will listen. i wish i had quit before i turned 42.
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Well, I went to the dentist this morning for the first time in 3 or 4 years. He took xrays and examined my mouth. He said for the most part everything looked good, except I do have to have a root canal. Thank you all for the words of support, prayers, everything. I can tell you when I walked out of that dentists's office I thanked God for the good report because I know how much worse it can be. I feel like I have a new lease on life or reprieve, and the nicotine can kiss my rosy red behind because I am done with that mess.
oh yeah, carpe diem "seize the day"
Nice I am happy for you. As you mentioned it was a reprieve not a free pass to let the bitch back in. Keep fighting with everything you have...reach out if you have any extra to a brother or sister in need. I quit with you today
yeah traumagnet, i have already sent several words of encouragement to some of the new people. i especially hope the younger ones will listen. i wish i had quit before i turned 42.
don't take your foot off the gas pedal - the nic bitch loves to swoop in right after we get those all clear reports from the doctor or dentist. She says, see there's nothing wrong....
Wake up tomorrow and put another nail in her coffin or door that separates you; however you want to visualize.
Every damn day and tell her to pound sand
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I am on day 39 of my quit, and even though the dentist said things look good, I am still paranoid. For all the young people that I see in the intros, I am asking you to please stay quit. I wish I had quit when I was in my 20's, but I was stupid and continued. Worse off, I hid my addiction from everybody but my wife and kids. I was so controlled by a stupid little weed that I did not care what my family thought of me, but I did care what others thought. That is how this addiction will warp your thought process. Dont let tobacco control you. If you want to be controlled by something be controlled by God. Sorry for the rant, but hand in there everyone and stay quit.
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You're two days ahead bro so keep it up, I and the other Jr's are watching your outstanding example. Prayers are the ultimate way to reach out when we're weak and that was a great statement in your post.
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I am on day 39 of my quit, and even though the dentist said things look good, I am still paranoid. For all the young people that I see in the intros, I am asking you to please stay quit. I wish I had quit when I was in my 20's, but I was stupid and continued. Worse off, I hid my addiction from everybody but my wife and kids. I was so controlled by a stupid little weed that I did not care what my family thought of me, but I did care what others thought. That is how this addiction will warp your thought process. Dont let tobacco control you. If you want to be controlled by something be controlled by God. Sorry for the rant, but hand in there everyone and stay quit.
This is a great post. You are gonna look back on your intro thread in the not too distant future and be like... Wtf was I thinking?!?! Look at what nicotine did to me!
Yesterday was a breakthrough moment for you. Yesterday I looked at my intro thread. Nicotine had my brain so jacked with the fog that I didn't even post my correct age! All of these observations and breakthroughs really build the walls on top of the quit foundation you have already set up.
Glad your visit went well, and glad to see you are getting angry... Anger is a good thing in this case.
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I am on day 65 of my quit, and every day I hate the fact that I ever started dipping. The other week I noticed what I thought was a change in my mouth, and I grew concerned. I made an appointment to see an oral surgeon. The dentist had already previously told me that things looked good. However, it seems as if I have been fixated on my mouth since I quit dipping. When I was dipping, I didn't care if I had a sore or anything that looked odd. Well, I went to the oral surgeon, and he poked and prodded. When he finished, he said my mouth looked good and that it didn't even look like I had dipped for 15/16 years. All I can say is thank God for that, and I say all of this to let newbies know that I was lucky. Right now, I have a couple of teenage boys that I coach that dip, and I am going to share this with them. I dont want them to experience the anxiety and worry that I have all because of a stupid little weed.
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I am on day 65 of my quit, and every day I hate the fact that I ever started dipping. The other week I noticed what I thought was a change in my mouth, and I grew concerned. I made an appointment to see an oral surgeon. The dentist had already previously told me that things looked good. However, it seems as if I have been fixated on my mouth since I quit dipping. When I was dipping, I didn't care if I had a sore or anything that looked odd. Well, I went to the oral surgeon, and he poked and prodded. When he finished, he said my mouth looked good and that it didn't even look like I had dipped for 15/16 years. All I can say is thank God for that, and I say all of this to let newbies know that I was lucky. Right now, I have a couple of teenage boys that I coach that dip, and I am going to share this with them. I dont want them to experience the anxiety and worry that I have all because of a stupid little weed.
That is awesome; share the QUIT now while they are young and impressionable.
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I am on day 65 of my quit, and every day I hate the fact that I ever started dipping. The other week I noticed what I thought was a change in my mouth, and I grew concerned. I made an appointment to see an oral surgeon. The dentist had already previously told me that things looked good. However, it seems as if I have been fixated on my mouth since I quit dipping. When I was dipping, I didn't care if I had a sore or anything that looked odd. Well, I went to the oral surgeon, and he poked and prodded. When he finished, he said my mouth looked good and that it didn't even look like I had dipped for 15/16 years. All I can say is thank God for that, and I say all of this to let newbies know that I was lucky. Right now, I have a couple of teenage boys that I coach that dip, and I am going to share this with them. I dont want them to experience the anxiety and worry that I have all because of a stupid little weed.
That is awesome; share the QUIT now while they are young and impressionable.
Great news on the oral surgeon visit. I am on board with that daily hatred toward dipping. Thank God we found the path to Freedom. Definitely share with those kids. Hope they get it at such young age! Proud to be quit with you bro!
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I am on day 65 of my quit, and every day I hate the fact that I ever started dipping. The other week I noticed what I thought was a change in my mouth, and I grew concerned. I made an appointment to see an oral surgeon. The dentist had already previously told me that things looked good. However, it seems as if I have been fixated on my mouth since I quit dipping. When I was dipping, I didn't care if I had a sore or anything that looked odd. Well, I went to the oral surgeon, and he poked and prodded. When he finished, he said my mouth looked good and that it didn't even look like I had dipped for 15/16 years. All I can say is thank God for that, and I say all of this to let newbies know that I was lucky. Right now, I have a couple of teenage boys that I coach that dip, and I am going to share this with them. I dont want them to experience the anxiety and worry that I have all because of a stupid little weed.
That is awesome; share the QUIT now while they are young and impressionable.
Great news on the oral surgeon visit. I am on board with that daily hatred toward dipping. Thank God we found the path to Freedom. Definitely share with those kids. Hope they get it at such young age! Proud to be quit with you bro!
65 days. Days fly by when your having fun. Good job. :)
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I am on day 65 of my quit, and every day I hate the fact that I ever started dipping. The other week I noticed what I thought was a change in my mouth, and I grew concerned. I made an appointment to see an oral surgeon. The dentist had already previously told me that things looked good. However, it seems as if I have been fixated on my mouth since I quit dipping. When I was dipping, I didn't care if I had a sore or anything that looked odd. Well, I went to the oral surgeon, and he poked and prodded. When he finished, he said my mouth looked good and that it didn't even look like I had dipped for 15/16 years. All I can say is thank God for that, and I say all of this to let newbies know that I was lucky. Right now, I have a couple of teenage boys that I coach that dip, and I am going to share this with them. I dont want them to experience the anxiety and worry that I have all because of a stupid little weed.
That is awesome; share the QUIT now while they are young and impressionable.
Great news on the oral surgeon visit. I am on board with that daily hatred toward dipping. Thank God we found the path to Freedom. Definitely share with those kids. Hope they get it at such young age! Proud to be quit with you bro!
65 days. Days fly by when your having fun. Good job. :)
Super glad it's nothing bro!
Be the example to your players that they need. Rock on...
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I am on day 65 of my quit, and every day I hate the fact that I ever started dipping. The other week I noticed what I thought was a change in my mouth, and I grew concerned. I made an appointment to see an oral surgeon. The dentist had already previously told me that things looked good. However, it seems as if I have been fixated on my mouth since I quit dipping. When I was dipping, I didn't care if I had a sore or anything that looked odd. Well, I went to the oral surgeon, and he poked and prodded. When he finished, he said my mouth looked good and that it didn't even look like I had dipped for 15/16 years. All I can say is thank God for that, and I say all of this to let newbies know that I was lucky. Right now, I have a couple of teenage boys that I coach that dip, and I am going to share this with them. I dont want them to experience the anxiety and worry that I have all because of a stupid little weed.
That is awesome; share the QUIT now while they are young and impressionable.
Great news on the oral surgeon visit. I am on board with that daily hatred toward dipping. Thank God we found the path to Freedom. Definitely share with those kids. Hope they get it at such young age! Proud to be quit with you bro!
65 days. Days fly by when your having fun. Good job. :)
Super glad it's nothing bro!
Be the example to your players that they need. Rock on...
Hey gamecock we share the same quit date. 6-3-13. Ya buddy proud to be quit with you.
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I am on day 65 of my quit, and every day I hate the fact that I ever started dipping. The other week I noticed what I thought was a change in my mouth, and I grew concerned. I made an appointment to see an oral surgeon. The dentist had already previously told me that things looked good. However, it seems as if I have been fixated on my mouth since I quit dipping. When I was dipping, I didn't care if I had a sore or anything that looked odd. Well, I went to the oral surgeon, and he poked and prodded. When he finished, he said my mouth looked good and that it didn't even look like I had dipped for 15/16 years. All I can say is thank God for that, and I say all of this to let newbies know that I was lucky. Right now, I have a couple of teenage boys that I coach that dip, and I am going to share this with them. I dont want them to experience the anxiety and worry that I have all because of a stupid little weed.
That is awesome; share the QUIT now while they are young and impressionable.
Great news on the oral surgeon visit. I am on board with that daily hatred toward dipping. Thank God we found the path to Freedom. Definitely share with those kids. Hope they get it at such young age! Proud to be quit with you bro!
65 days. Days fly by when your having fun. Good job. :)
Super glad it's nothing bro!
Be the example to your players that they need. Rock on...
Hey gamecock we share the same quit date. 6-3-13. Ya buddy proud to be quit with you.
Head down, one day at a time.
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Yesterday, I was late posting role. I had a friend who passed away early yesterday morning, and I was at their house most of the day. When I got home that evening, I went straight to the computer and posted roll. It is kind of strange, but I actually had the ridiculous thought that I have got this thing whipped. Last night, as I was sleeping, I had a dip dream that seemed so real that I actually was disgusted with myself when I woke up. Thankfully, it was just a dream, but it reminded me that the little weed is always lurking in the background looking for an opening. Stay strong, stay quit and have a great day!
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Yesterday, I was late posting role. I had a friend who passed away early yesterday morning, and I was at their house most of the day. When I got home that evening, I went straight to the computer and posted roll. It is kind of strange, but I actually had the ridiculous thought that I have got this thing whipped. Last night, as I was sleeping, I had a dip dream that seemed so real that I actually was disgusted with myself when I woke up. Thankfully, it was just a dream, but it reminded me that the little weed is always lurking in the background looking for an opening. Stay strong, stay quit and have a great day!
Hey game, sorry to hear about your friend.
As far as having this thing whipped... by now, you know what it takes to stay quit for a day. Don't ever forget it. It takes understanding that you are an addict and can never have just 1. It takes a daily commitment to staying quit... ODAAT. It takes you staying on top your game daily. Thinking you have this beat is a recipe for a cave. Don't forget that. Remember how bad day 1 sucked.
Stay on this quit daily brother. For the rest of your life - on it daily. I am quit with you in September. Quit on!
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Yesterday, I was late posting role. I had a friend who passed away early yesterday morning, and I was at their house most of the day. When I got home that evening, I went straight to the computer and posted roll. It is kind of strange, but I actually had the ridiculous thought that I have got this thing whipped. Last night, as I was sleeping, I had a dip dream that seemed so real that I actually was disgusted with myself when I woke up. Thankfully, it was just a dream, but it reminded me that the little weed is always lurking in the background looking for an opening. Stay strong, stay quit and have a great day!
Hey game, sorry to hear about your friend.
As far as having this thing whipped... by now, you know what it takes to stay quit for a day. Don't ever forget it. It takes understanding that you are an addict and can never have just 1. It takes a daily commitment to staying quit... ODAAT. It takes you staying on top your game daily. Thinking you have this beat is a recipe for a cave. Don't forget that. Remember how bad day 1 sucked.
Stay on this quit daily brother. For the rest of your life - on it daily. I am quit with you in September. Quit on!
In the 70's a little bit of funk is normal. The dreams are a good thing, they fucking suck for sure, but they are a sign that your quit is sinking in.
Keep it up, you got this
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Yesterday, I was late posting role. I had a friend who passed away early yesterday morning, and I was at their house most of the day. When I got home that evening, I went straight to the computer and posted roll. It is kind of strange, but I actually had the ridiculous thought that I have got this thing whipped. Last night, as I was sleeping, I had a dip dream that seemed so real that I actually was disgusted with myself when I woke up. Thankfully, it was just a dream, but it reminded me that the little weed is always lurking in the background looking for an opening. Stay strong, stay quit and have a great day!
Hey game, sorry to hear about your friend.
As far as having this thing whipped... by now, you know what it takes to stay quit for a day. Don't ever forget it. It takes understanding that you are an addict and can never have just 1. It takes a daily commitment to staying quit... ODAAT. It takes you staying on top your game daily. Thinking you have this beat is a recipe for a cave. Don't forget that. Remember how bad day 1 sucked.
Stay on this quit daily brother. For the rest of your life - on it daily. I am quit with you in September. Quit on!
In the 70's a little bit of funk is normal. The dreams are a good thing, they fucking suck for sure, but they are a sign that your quit is sinking in.
Keep it up, you got this
My regards for your friend as well. I can relate,, trust me....
I think the same things as well sometimes. I ask myself,, Do I have this whipped? This is the way i think sometimes. The problem is I've been told, taught and read not to let my guard down. To keep my quit high priority.
Then after a hard day, when I'm feeling down. Been driving for 12 hours, and Can't wait for the day to end. Bam,,,, the CRAVE!! The thoughts that i believed were beat. The thoughts that i hoped were long gone. The thoughts that without keeping my guard up, will mean slavery once again.
As long as i keep the doors bolt locked and my watchdogs ((ktc brothers and sisters)) on call i will keep this addiction beat.
Just when we think we got this wrapped up is when we start leaving ourselves vulnerable. I've seen to many with a lot more days than me and you bite the dust. Not us,, not today my friend.
The poison probes. It seeks for that opportune moment. Quit with you today.
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Right now I am on day 99 of my quit, and I am having dip dreams that seem so real. I haven't had these since the first couple of weeks. Is this normal this late in the game to be having these types of dreams?
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Right now I am on day 99 of my quit, and I am having dip dreams that seem so real. I haven't had these since the first couple of weeks. Is this normal this late in the game to be having these types of dreams?
Well tomorrow is a big damn day for you! And I have the dreams often and I am on day 134 today. For me they come and go.
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Right now I am on day 99 of my quit, and I am having dip dreams that seem so real. I haven't had these since the first couple of weeks. Is this normal this late in the game to be having these types of dreams?
Well tomorrow is a big damn day for you! And I have the dreams often and I am on day 134 today. For me they come and go.
Do not give them a second thought. Congrats on the c note.
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Right now I am on day 99 of my quit, and I am having dip dreams that seem so real. I haven't had these since the first couple of weeks. Is this normal this late in the game to be having these types of dreams?
Well tomorrow is a big damn day for you! And I have the dreams often and I am on day 134 today. For me they come and go.
Do not give them a second thought. Congrats on the c note.
Congrats on the 100 brother. Great job!!
Dip dreams- As long as you don't find an empty can around with your finger prints on it don't give it a second thought.
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Right now I am on day 99 of my quit, and I am having dip dreams that seem so real. I haven't had these since the first couple of weeks. Is this normal this late in the game to be having these types of dreams?
Well tomorrow is a big damn day for you! And I have the dreams often and I am on day 134 today. For me they come and go.
Do not give them a second thought. Congrats on the c note.
Congrats on the 100 brother. Great job!!
Dip dreams- As long as you don't find an empty can around with your finger prints on it don't give it a second thought.
Same hear. Never had them at the beginning and all of sudden back to back days. Crazy. I went to BillyBills house in one and it was a freaking huge. Biggest house I ever been into. Then I knew it wasn't real.
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Right now I am on day 99 of my quit, and I am having dip dreams that seem so real. I haven't had these since the first couple of weeks. Is this normal this late in the game to be having these types of dreams?
Well tomorrow is a big damn day for you! And I have the dreams often and I am on day 134 today. For me they come and go.
Do not give them a second thought. Congrats on the c note.
Congrats on the 100 brother. Great job!!
Dip dreams- As long as you don't find an empty can around with your finger prints on it don't give it a second thought.
Same hear. Never had them at the beginning and all of sudden back to back days. Crazy. I went to BillyBills house in one and it was a freaking huge. Biggest house I ever been into. Then I knew it wasn't real.
Dip Dreams = Brain is Re-wiring.
It's a good thing.
Stay here, stay active, stay quit ODAAT. Quit on!
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Congrats on 100 bro, that's a great accomplishment. Stick with the Slutember brothers for the next 100+. We're with you!
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I am at day 195 in my quit. I still have dreams about dipping from time to time, but now I don't miss it. Friday, I busted a student of mine for dipping. He is a middle schooler, and I hope it scared him enough that he will quit. Fortunately, no one else in his home uses tobacco.
Sorry for the rambling, but I realize that I haven't made myself heard in a while so I thought I would let everyone know my quit is still on.
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GameCockFan
I'm also a Carolina Fan, family is from just outside of Columbia. I grew up a little north, just inside NC.
Anywho, I just wanted you to know that I've had a rough day, in a few hours it will be day 8 for me and my wife and I haven't been getting along the past few days.
I just read all of your intro and; I am scared to go to the Dentist, I'm 27 and haven't been in 6 years, I've dipped for about 11 years and what they may say will scare me.
The kids in your class... I grew up with the idea that it was OK to dip. Smoking got you suspended, dipping MIGHT get a frown from the teacher. I wish someone would've kicked my ass harder.
Anyway, I really just wanted to say thanks for bumping this to the top of the pile. It was definately worth the read tonight.
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206 days free. Feels good to celebrate Christmas without looking for a place to go spit.
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206 days free. Feels good to celebrate Christmas without looking for a place to go spit.
My thoughts exactly bro. Merry Christmas.
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I realize I do not post like I should, but I want to thank the people on this site and the makers of this site for the support. Today is 300 for me, and I still occassionally have a dip dream. Some of them have seemed so real that I wake up thinking I caved, and I feel ashamed that I let you all down.
My biggest problem now is getting the weight off that I gained when I quit dipping. To the new quitters don't let weight gain cause you to go back to dipping. You can lose weight a whole lot easier than you can lose a jaw.
Stay quit and God bless!
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I realize I do not post like I should, but I want to thank the people on this site and the makers of this site for the support. Today is 300 for me, and I still occassionally have a dip dream. Some of them have seemed so real that I wake up thinking I caved, and I feel ashamed that I let you all down.
My biggest problem now is getting the weight off that I gained when I quit dipping. To the new quitters don't let weight gain cause you to go back to dipping. You can lose weight a whole lot easier than you can lose a jaw.
Stay quit and God bless!
300 is AWESOME. Congrats on killing the addiction one day at a time.
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I am on day 375, and I have one warning for all the new quitters, "Do not let your guard down!" To this day, I still have dip dreams which seem so real. Every once and a while, I still hear the whisper of nicotine telling me that one little pinch won't hurt. It is then that I begin to think about all I went through with withdrawals, cancer scares, etc., and I realize tobacco is not worth it.
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I have been somewhat slack in checking in like I should on here. Most of the time, I post verses on the Verse of the Day. It has always been a type of personal accountability for me. However, over time I have grown somewhat comfortable with my quit and have slacked off. I am on 477 days quit, and I am proud of that accomplishment. Last night, though, reminded me that I will never be totally free from nicotine. I dreamed I was dipping, and even in that dream I was going through all the old excuses as to why I should be dipping. It seemed so real that when I woke up I felt horrible that I had slipped. I say all of this to remind the new quitters to be diligent in protecting their quit.
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I have been somewhat slack in checking in like I should on here. Most of the time, I post verses on the Verse of the Day. It has always been a type of personal accountability for me. However, over time I have grown somewhat comfortable with my quit and have slacked off. I am on 477 days quit, and I am proud of that accomplishment. Last night, though, reminded me that I will never be totally free from nicotine. I dreamed I was dipping, and even in that dream I was going through all the old excuses as to why I should be dipping. It seemed so real that when I woke up I felt horrible that I had slipped. I say all of this to remind the new quitters to be diligent in protecting their quit.
It's guys like you that make this entirely uphill battle seem winnable. I'm on day 50 and will beat this once and for all. Thanks for the encouragement and words of wisdom
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I have been somewhat slack in checking in like I should on here. Most of the time, I post verses on the Verse of the Day. It has always been a type of personal accountability for me. However, over time I have grown somewhat comfortable with my quit and have slacked off. I am on 477 days quit, and I am proud of that accomplishment. Last night, though, reminded me that I will never be totally free from nicotine. I dreamed I was dipping, and even in that dream I was going through all the old excuses as to why I should be dipping. It seemed so real that when I woke up I felt horrible that I had slipped. I say all of this to remind the new quitters to be diligent in protecting their quit.
Stay accountable daily. It takes very little effort to hit roll call. If you need a number to text in your roll, shoot me a PM.
And many of us read those verses, even if we don't comment. Keep them coming.
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I have been somewhat slack in checking in like I should on here. Most of the time, I post verses on the Verse of the Day. It has always been a type of personal accountability for me. However, over time I have grown somewhat comfortable with my quit and have slacked off. I am on 477 days quit, and I am proud of that accomplishment. Last night, though, reminded me that I will never be totally free from nicotine. I dreamed I was dipping, and even in that dream I was going through all the old excuses as to why I should be dipping. It seemed so real that when I woke up I felt horrible that I had slipped. I say all of this to remind the new quitters to be diligent in protecting their quit.
Stay accountable daily. It takes very little effort to hit roll call. If you need a number to text in your roll, shoot me a PM.
And many of us read those verses, even if we don't comment. Keep them coming.
I had a similar mindset after I hit 1,000 days a few years ago. I went from 100% roll call, to maybe 50%, then that turned into once every few months. Before I knew it, I'd been gone for over a year. After 2 years of dipping again, I'm now back on day 21. I cannot describe how much regret I have with caving after so much time. All I can say is do what works, and we all know that KTC is what works.
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I have been somewhat slack in checking in like I should on here. Most of the time, I post verses on the Verse of the Day. It has always been a type of personal accountability for me. However, over time I have grown somewhat comfortable with my quit and have slacked off. I am on 477 days quit, and I am proud of that accomplishment. Last night, though, reminded me that I will never be totally free from nicotine. I dreamed I was dipping, and even in that dream I was going through all the old excuses as to why I should be dipping. It seemed so real that when I woke up I felt horrible that I had slipped. I say all of this to remind the new quitters to be diligent in protecting their quit.
Stay accountable daily. It takes very little effort to hit roll call. If you need a number to text in your roll, shoot me a PM.
And many of us read those verses, even if we don't comment. Keep them coming.
I had a similar mindset after I hit 1,000 days a few years ago. I went from 100% roll call, to maybe 50%, then that turned into once every few months. Before I knew it, I'd been gone for over a year. After 2 years of dipping again, I'm now back on day 21. I cannot describe how much regret I have with caving after so much time. All I can say is do what works, and we all know that KTC is what works.
Steve speaks wisdom....
Might be a good time to recommit to your quit by rolling up your sleeves and jumping into Jan '15 and help some new quitters. It will help you remember your early days and how hard you fought to get where you are.
She's a patient bitch.. like a lion waiting for one of the herd to get distracted and wander away. It's always tempting for all of us to think we wouldn't go down that way... but it has been proven over and over again not to be the case. Nearly all of the repeat day 1's from long time KTC folks read "I Drifted".... "I became complacent" ....... "I thought I had this beat" ...
There's safety in posting roll. Stay with the herd- it may save your life, and almost certainly will save your quit.