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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: closet_dipper on October 18, 2010, 08:43:00 AM
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I am new to this website but no stranger to dip. I started dipping when I was 15 years old and now at the ripe old age of 37 I have decided that it is time to stop. I am about to become a father, and I do not want to let this addiction control me any longer. I have been able to keep my habbit a secret from just about everyone- including family. My long showers were an excuse to dip a little longer, or saying that I had to get some work done at the office on the weekend was a good way to get some dip time in on the weekend. I am disgusted with myself that I let something control me and make me say things that were not true. I am tired of hiding dip, afraid of getting caught in the house or at work. I want to know what it is like to finish a meal and not crave a dip. I want to know what it is like to wake up first thing in the morning and not think about putting a dip in my mouth. i want to be normal...
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I am new to this website but no stranger to dip. I started dipping when I was 15 years old and now at the ripe old age of 37 I have decided that it is time to stop. I am about to become a father, and I do not want to let this addiction control me any longer. I have been able to keep my habbit a secret from just about everyone- including family. My long showers were an excuse to dip a little longer, or saying that I had to get some work done at the office on the weekend was a good way to get some dip time in on the weekend. I am disgusted with myself that I let something control me and make me say things that were not true. I am tired of hiding dip, afraid of getting caught in the house or at work. I want to know what it is like to finish a meal and not crave a dip. I want to know what it is like to wake up first thing in the morning and not think about putting a dip in my mouth. i want to be normal...
You are at the right spot. You will find lots of support here. I am a 24 year ex-dipper on his 68th day clean. I never thought i could make it this far but now not quitting is no longer an option. Learn about posting roll and get in your quit group. PM me if you need a number to use. Good luck brother.
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I am new to this website but no stranger to dip. I started dipping when I was 15 years old and now at the ripe old age of 37 I have decided that it is time to stop. I am about to become a father, and I do not want to let this addiction control me any longer. I have been able to keep my habbit a secret from just about everyone- including family. My long showers were an excuse to dip a little longer, or saying that I had to get some work done at the office on the weekend was a good way to get some dip time in on the weekend. I am disgusted with myself that I let something control me and make me say things that were not true. I am tired of hiding dip, afraid of getting caught in the house or at work. I want to know what it is like to finish a meal and not crave a dip. I want to know what it is like to wake up first thing in the morning and not think about putting a dip in my mouth. i want to be normal...
Closet - first off, welcome to the site. You are not alone on hiding the addiction. I dipped for 30 years, mostly hid it from everyone. I tried quiting several times, but would cave. I found this site and started reading. There are several steps to success at least for me.
1) Post up everyday and keep your word
2) Have seeds, fake stuff, water, candy, gum to help get past the craves
3) Stay close to the site and use it
4) Talk to your family and friends, let them know. My wife knew, but we never talked about it my dipping. It was hard to talk to her about quitting, but it was good to get in the open.
5) see step 1
I also recommend exercise and listening to the vets on this site. If you have questions or concerns someone on this site will have the answer or experienced the same thing.
Stay strong and focused, you can do this.
RWM - day 127 of freedom.
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I am new to this website but no stranger to dip. I started dipping when I was 15 years old and now at the ripe old age of 37 I have decided that it is time to stop. I am about to become a father, and I do not want to let this addiction control me any longer. I have been able to keep my habbit a secret from just about everyone- including family. My long showers were an excuse to dip a little longer, or saying that I had to get some work done at the office on the weekend was a good way to get some dip time in on the weekend. I am disgusted with myself that I let something control me and make me say things that were not true. I am tired of hiding dip, afraid of getting caught in the house or at work. I want to know what it is like to finish a meal and not crave a dip. I want to know what it is like to wake up first thing in the morning and not think about putting a dip in my mouth. i want to be normal...
You are absolutely in the right place - I dipped for 27 years - no particular brand, what ever I could lay my hands on. Woke up one day and said fuck this - went cold turkey then and there. Threw out everything I had (found a few land mines that I had forgoten, got rid of those also) told my wife, family, friends, co-workers, whom ever would care to listen. They probably think that I am some kind of religious freak - but I really want to and will quit. Don't keep this secret, I believe if I had - I would still be dipping today. You wont believe the amount of support you will get.
Lee
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Thanks guys. I will keep posting and stay focused.
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Thanks guys. I will keep posting and stay focused.
Atta Boy!!
You are well on your way to being "normal". But remember you will always be an addict. The second you get comfortable and think you have it beat is the second that the Nic Bitch slits your throat and pours a can of dip down it.
All of us here know what your going through and will help you with the battle of your life.
Read as much as you can from every portion of this site and you will see the similarities, the horrors, and the triumphs.
One day at a time brother.
You can do it, and we are proof of it.
Stay Strong-Stay Quit
Brian
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Thanks guys. I will keep posting and stay focused.
Atta Boy!!
You are well on your way to being "normal". But remember you will always be an addict. The second you get comfortable and think you have it beat is the second that the Nic Bitch slits your throat and pours a can of dip down it.
All of us here know what your going through and will help you with the battle of your life.
Read as much as you can from every portion of this site and you will see the similarities, the horrors, and the triumphs.
One day at a time brother.
You can do it, and we are proof of it.
Stay Strong-Stay Quit
Brian
Woke up this morning thinking about how it has been 48 hours since I had a dip. I am not going to have one today. My choice. Lots of gum and seeds helped yesterday.
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Thanks guys. I will keep posting and stay focused.
Atta Boy!!
You are well on your way to being "normal". But remember you will always be an addict. The second you get comfortable and think you have it beat is the second that the Nic Bitch slits your throat and pours a can of dip down it.
All of us here know what your going through and will help you with the battle of your life.
Read as much as you can from every portion of this site and you will see the similarities, the horrors, and the triumphs.
One day at a time brother.
You can do it, and we are proof of it.
Stay Strong-Stay Quit
Brian
Woke up this morning thinking about how it has been 48 hours since I had a dip. I am not going to have one today. My choice. Lots of gum and seeds helped yesterday.
You now have a new goal and that is to keep your promise today, no matter what. Stay close and shout out for help.
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Thanks guys. I will keep posting and stay focused.
Atta Boy!!
You are well on your way to being "normal". But remember you will always be an addict. The second you get comfortable and think you have it beat is the second that the Nic Bitch slits your throat and pours a can of dip down it.
All of us here know what your going through and will help you with the battle of your life.
Read as much as you can from every portion of this site and you will see the similarities, the horrors, and the triumphs.
One day at a time brother.
You can do it, and we are proof of it.
Stay Strong-Stay Quit
Brian
Woke up this morning thinking about how it has been 48 hours since I had a dip. I am not going to have one today. My choice. Lots of gum and seeds helped yesterday.
You now have a new goal and that is to keep your promise today, no matter what. Stay close and shout out for help.
Thanks Brian.
Every time I get a craving, I do 25 push ups. I think I am up to 350 for the day. The people in the office have been supportive and I am hanging in there. No dip today.
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Thanks guys. I will keep posting and stay focused.
Atta Boy!!
You are well on your way to being "normal". But remember you will always be an addict. The second you get comfortable and think you have it beat is the second that the Nic Bitch slits your throat and pours a can of dip down it.
All of us here know what your going through and will help you with the battle of your life.
Read as much as you can from every portion of this site and you will see the similarities, the horrors, and the triumphs.
One day at a time brother.
You can do it, and we are proof of it.
Stay Strong-Stay Quit
Brian
Woke up this morning thinking about how it has been 48 hours since I had a dip. I am not going to have one today. My choice. Lots of gum and seeds helped yesterday.
You now have a new goal and that is to keep your promise today, no matter what. Stay close and shout out for help.
Thanks Brian.
Every time I get a craving, I do 25 push ups. I think I am up to 350 for the day. The people in the office have been supportive and I am hanging in there. No dip today.
Now Flash does stunts for Arnold!
Great work, keep it up. Remember, we've all been there so feel free to contact us, post something, call your #'s. Whatever it takes to keep the shit out of your mouth.
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Embrace the suck!!! Enjoy it...have fun with it. Remember, it is you body healing itself. Use the suck as motivation to NEVER cave.
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I am new to this website but no stranger to dip. I started dipping when I was 15 years old and now at the ripe old age of 37 I have decided that it is time to stop. I am about to become a father, and I do not want to let this addiction control me any longer. I have been able to keep my habbit a secret from just about everyone- including family. My long showers were an excuse to dip a little longer, or saying that I had to get some work done at the office on the weekend was a good way to get some dip time in on the weekend. I am disgusted with myself that I let something control me and make me say things that were not true. I am tired of hiding dip, afraid of getting caught in the house or at work. I want to know what it is like to finish a meal and not crave a dip. I want to know what it is like to wake up first thing in the morning and not think about putting a dip in my mouth. i want to be normal...
I want to know what it is like to wake up first thing in the morning and not think about putting a dip in my mouth. i want to be normal...
Man....you said that better than anyone else i've read. Exactly what I was trying to articulate ( I want to be normal ). dipped for 15 years. quit now for 89 days.
i believe i now know what its like to feel normal. i'm 15lbs heavier, but fuck that. it will come off.
you can do it. one min, one hour, one day, then 2 days, then3, then a week...
you can and you must. its not optional. its no longer about you. you will be a father. i am too. unlike you, i chose the selfish path for 8 years with children. be a the better man. imagine yourself in your child's eyes...what would you think of your dad that and chose a live lived in a nicotene haze over a life lived with a clear mind...there is a difference and I am so glad i finally found it.
embrace the SUCK, you know its coming and you fucking well earned it by chewing so long the the rest of us.
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I am new to this website but no stranger to dip. I started dipping when I was 15 years old and now at the ripe old age of 37 I have decided that it is time to stop. I am about to become a father, and I do not want to let this addiction control me any longer. I have been able to keep my habbit a secret from just about everyone- including family. My long showers were an excuse to dip a little longer, or saying that I had to get some work done at the office on the weekend was a good way to get some dip time in on the weekend. I am disgusted with myself that I let something control me and make me say things that were not true. I am tired of hiding dip, afraid of getting caught in the house or at work. I want to know what it is like to finish a meal and not crave a dip. I want to know what it is like to wake up first thing in the morning and not think about putting a dip in my mouth. i want to be normal...
I want to know what it is like to wake up first thing in the morning and not think about putting a dip in my mouth. i want to be normal...
Man....you said that better than anyone else i've read. Exactly what I was trying to articulate ( I want to be normal ). dipped for 15 years. quit now for 89 days.
i believe i now know what its like to feel normal. i'm 15lbs heavier, but fuck that. it will come off.
you can do it. one min, one hour, one day, then 2 days, then3, then a week...
you can and you must. its not optional. its no longer about you. you will be a father. i am too. unlike you, i chose the selfish path for 8 years with children. be a the better man. imagine yourself in your child's eyes...what would you think of your dad that and chose a live lived in a nicotene haze over a life lived with a clear mind...there is a difference and I am so glad i finally found it.
embrace the SUCK, you know its coming and you fucking well earned it by chewing so long the the rest of us.
Hard to feel normal when you are not sure what normal is. You have been living with a poisoned mind/body for years. The clearing of the poison opens endless posibilities. Normal from here on out is what you make it.
One of the best things for me about quitting dipping as been the ability to re-invent who I am. To spend time with family, friends. Not holed up somewhere playing Playstation and sucking poison into my face.
Enjoy your freedom. Fight for it every day. You will start to feel the new "normal" soon enough.
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I am new to this website but no stranger to dip. I started dipping when I was 15 years old and now at the ripe old age of 37 I have decided that it is time to stop. I am about to become a father, and I do not want to let this addiction control me any longer. I have been able to keep my habbit a secret from just about everyone- including family. My long showers were an excuse to dip a little longer, or saying that I had to get some work done at the office on the weekend was a good way to get some dip time in on the weekend. I am disgusted with myself that I let something control me and make me say things that were not true. I am tired of hiding dip, afraid of getting caught in the house or at work. I want to know what it is like to finish a meal and not crave a dip. I want to know what it is like to wake up first thing in the morning and not think about putting a dip in my mouth. i want to be normal...
I want to know what it is like to wake up first thing in the morning and not think about putting a dip in my mouth. i want to be normal...
Man....you said that better than anyone else i've read. Exactly what I was trying to articulate ( I want to be normal ). dipped for 15 years. quit now for 89 days.
i believe i now know what its like to feel normal. i'm 15lbs heavier, but fuck that. it will come off.
you can do it. one min, one hour, one day, then 2 days, then3, then a week...
you can and you must. its not optional. its no longer about you. you will be a father. i am too. unlike you, i chose the selfish path for 8 years with children. be a the better man. imagine yourself in your child's eyes...what would you think of your dad that and chose a live lived in a nicotene haze over a life lived with a clear mind...there is a difference and I am so glad i finally found it.
embrace the SUCK, you know its coming and you fucking well earned it by chewing so long the the rest of us.
Hard to feel normal when you are not sure what normal is. You have been living with a poisoned mind/body for years. The clearing of the poison opens endless posibilities. Normal from here on out is what you make it.
One of the best things for me about quitting dipping as been the ability to re-invent who I am. To spend time with family, friends. Not holed up somewhere playing Playstation and sucking poison into my face.
Enjoy your freedom. Fight for it every day. You will start to feel the new "normal" soon enough.
Feeling good today. Passed a big test- had a long drive and resisted the urge to cave. Thanks for the support.
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I am new to this website but no stranger to dip. I started dipping when I was 15 years old and now at the ripe old age of 37 I have decided that it is time to stop. I am about to become a father, and I do not want to let this addiction control me any longer. I have been able to keep my habbit a secret from just about everyone- including family. My long showers were an excuse to dip a little longer, or saying that I had to get some work done at the office on the weekend was a good way to get some dip time in on the weekend. I am disgusted with myself that I let something control me and make me say things that were not true. I am tired of hiding dip, afraid of getting caught in the house or at work. I want to know what it is like to finish a meal and not crave a dip. I want to know what it is like to wake up first thing in the morning and not think about putting a dip in my mouth. i want to be normal...
I want to know what it is like to wake up first thing in the morning and not think about putting a dip in my mouth. i want to be normal...
Man....you said that better than anyone else i've read. Exactly what I was trying to articulate ( I want to be normal ). dipped for 15 years. quit now for 89 days.
i believe i now know what its like to feel normal. i'm 15lbs heavier, but fuck that. it will come off.
you can do it. one min, one hour, one day, then 2 days, then3, then a week...
you can and you must. its not optional. its no longer about you. you will be a father. i am too. unlike you, i chose the selfish path for 8 years with children. be a the better man. imagine yourself in your child's eyes...what would you think of your dad that and chose a live lived in a nicotene haze over a life lived with a clear mind...there is a difference and I am so glad i finally found it.
embrace the SUCK, you know its coming and you fucking well earned it by chewing so long the the rest of us.
Hard to feel normal when you are not sure what normal is. You have been living with a poisoned mind/body for years. The clearing of the poison opens endless posibilities. Normal from here on out is what you make it.
One of the best things for me about quitting dipping as been the ability to re-invent who I am. To spend time with family, friends. Not holed up somewhere playing Playstation and sucking poison into my face.
Enjoy your freedom. Fight for it every day. You will start to feel the new "normal" soon enough.
Feeling good today. Passed a big test- had a long drive and resisted the urge to cave. Thanks for the support.
Closet,
Damn, you've sure got a way with words brother. You speak for a lot of people when you say that you want to feel normal. I too wanted to know what it was like to be in the driver's seat of my own life. 155 days ago I made the decision to Quit using nicotine and I am proud to report that I do what I want when I want. I no longer have to leave that beautiful wife of mine to go hang out with a can-o-cancer.
You've got the right mindset to make this stick. One day at a time you will inch toward your goal of feeling normal. Take it from me, we were sick for a very long time, the treatment is not fun, but it is worth more than all of the silver, gold or diamonds on this planet. Welcome to the rest of your life. Stay diligent and Read, Read, Read...
CC
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I am new to this website but no stranger to dip. I started dipping when I was 15 years old and now at the ripe old age of 37 I have decided that it is time to stop. I am about to become a father, and I do not want to let this addiction control me any longer. I have been able to keep my habbit a secret from just about everyone- including family. My long showers were an excuse to dip a little longer, or saying that I had to get some work done at the office on the weekend was a good way to get some dip time in on the weekend. I am disgusted with myself that I let something control me and make me say things that were not true. I am tired of hiding dip, afraid of getting caught in the house or at work. I want to know what it is like to finish a meal and not crave a dip. I want to know what it is like to wake up first thing in the morning and not think about putting a dip in my mouth. i want to be normal...
I want to know what it is like to wake up first thing in the morning and not think about putting a dip in my mouth. i want to be normal...
Man....you said that better than anyone else i've read. Exactly what I was trying to articulate ( I want to be normal ). dipped for 15 years. quit now for 89 days.
i believe i now know what its like to feel normal. i'm 15lbs heavier, but fuck that. it will come off.
you can do it. one min, one hour, one day, then 2 days, then3, then a week...
you can and you must. its not optional. its no longer about you. you will be a father. i am too. unlike you, i chose the selfish path for 8 years with children. be a the better man. imagine yourself in your child's eyes...what would you think of your dad that and chose a live lived in a nicotene haze over a life lived with a clear mind...there is a difference and I am so glad i finally found it.
embrace the SUCK, you know its coming and you fucking well earned it by chewing so long the the rest of us.
Hard to feel normal when you are not sure what normal is. You have been living with a poisoned mind/body for years. The clearing of the poison opens endless posibilities. Normal from here on out is what you make it.
One of the best things for me about quitting dipping as been the ability to re-invent who I am. To spend time with family, friends. Not holed up somewhere playing Playstation and sucking poison into my face.
Enjoy your freedom. Fight for it every day. You will start to feel the new "normal" soon enough.
Feeling good today. Passed a big test- had a long drive and resisted the urge to cave. Thanks for the support.
Closet,
Damn, you've sure got a way with words brother. You speak for a lot of people when you say that you want to feel normal. I too wanted to know what it was like to be in the driver's seat of my own life. 155 days ago I made the decision to Quit using nicotine and I am proud to report that I do what I want when I want. I no longer have to leave that beautiful wife of mine to go hang out with a can-o-cancer.
You've got the right mindset to make this stick. One day at a time you will inch toward your goal of feeling normal. Take it from me, we were sick for a very long time, the treatment is not fun, but it is worth more than all of the silver, gold or diamonds on this planet. Welcome to the rest of your life. Stay diligent and Read, Read, Read...
CC
Thanks bro,
it is definitely difficult. I get through "long" stretches of time and realize that I am forgetting to put cancer in my mouth. It is definitely an odd feeling not to do that anymore. We had a dinner party tonight, and normally I would have volunteered to do the dishes solo- just for the dip time, but tonight, I didn't have a need too. Felt good. I still wanted a dip, but stayed quit...looking forward to day 4
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I am new to this website but no stranger to dip. I started dipping when I was 15 years old and now at the ripe old age of 37 I have decided that it is time to stop. I am about to become a father, and I do not want to let this addiction control me any longer. I have been able to keep my habbit a secret from just about everyone- including family. My long showers were an excuse to dip a little longer, or saying that I had to get some work done at the office on the weekend was a good way to get some dip time in on the weekend. I am disgusted with myself that I let something control me and make me say things that were not true. I am tired of hiding dip, afraid of getting caught in the house or at work. I want to know what it is like to finish a meal and not crave a dip. I want to know what it is like to wake up first thing in the morning and not think about putting a dip in my mouth. i want to be normal...
I want to know what it is like to wake up first thing in the morning and not think about putting a dip in my mouth. i want to be normal...
Man....you said that better than anyone else i've read. Exactly what I was trying to articulate ( I want to be normal ). dipped for 15 years. quit now for 89 days.
i believe i now know what its like to feel normal. i'm 15lbs heavier, but fuck that. it will come off.
you can do it. one min, one hour, one day, then 2 days, then3, then a week...
you can and you must. its not optional. its no longer about you. you will be a father. i am too. unlike you, i chose the selfish path for 8 years with children. be a the better man. imagine yourself in your child's eyes...what would you think of your dad that and chose a live lived in a nicotene haze over a life lived with a clear mind...there is a difference and I am so glad i finally found it.
embrace the SUCK, you know its coming and you fucking well earned it by chewing so long the the rest of us.
Hard to feel normal when you are not sure what normal is. You have been living with a poisoned mind/body for years. The clearing of the poison opens endless posibilities. Normal from here on out is what you make it.
One of the best things for me about quitting dipping as been the ability to re-invent who I am. To spend time with family, friends. Not holed up somewhere playing Playstation and sucking poison into my face.
Enjoy your freedom. Fight for it every day. You will start to feel the new "normal" soon enough.
Feeling good today. Passed a big test- had a long drive and resisted the urge to cave. Thanks for the support.
Closet,
Damn, you've sure got a way with words brother. You speak for a lot of people when you say that you want to feel normal. I too wanted to know what it was like to be in the driver's seat of my own life. 155 days ago I made the decision to Quit using nicotine and I am proud to report that I do what I want when I want. I no longer have to leave that beautiful wife of mine to go hang out with a can-o-cancer.
You've got the right mindset to make this stick. One day at a time you will inch toward your goal of feeling normal. Take it from me, we were sick for a very long time, the treatment is not fun, but it is worth more than all of the silver, gold or diamonds on this planet. Welcome to the rest of your life. Stay diligent and Read, Read, Read...
CC
Thanks bro,
it is definitely difficult. I get through "long" stretches of time and realize that I am forgetting to put cancer in my mouth. It is definitely an odd feeling not to do that anymore. We had a dinner party tonight, and normally I would have volunteered to do the dishes solo- just for the dip time, but tonight, I didn't have a need too. Felt good. I still wanted a dip, but stayed quit...looking forward to day 4
LOL!!!!!!!!
Ah yes, the old "I'll do the dishes honey" routine.
I forgot about that one!!
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I am new to this website but no stranger to dip. I started dipping when I was 15 years old and now at the ripe old age of 37 I have decided that it is time to stop. I am about to become a father, and I do not want to let this addiction control me any longer. I have been able to keep my habbit a secret from just about everyone- including family. My long showers were an excuse to dip a little longer, or saying that I had to get some work done at the office on the weekend was a good way to get some dip time in on the weekend. I am disgusted with myself that I let something control me and make me say things that were not true. I am tired of hiding dip, afraid of getting caught in the house or at work. I want to know what it is like to finish a meal and not crave a dip. I want to know what it is like to wake up first thing in the morning and not think about putting a dip in my mouth. i want to be normal...
I want to know what it is like to wake up first thing in the morning and not think about putting a dip in my mouth. i want to be normal...
Man....you said that better than anyone else i've read. Exactly what I was trying to articulate ( I want to be normal ). dipped for 15 years. quit now for 89 days.
i believe i now know what its like to feel normal. i'm 15lbs heavier, but fuck that. it will come off.
you can do it. one min, one hour, one day, then 2 days, then3, then a week...
you can and you must. its not optional. its no longer about you. you will be a father. i am too. unlike you, i chose the selfish path for 8 years with children. be a the better man. imagine yourself in your child's eyes...what would you think of your dad that and chose a live lived in a nicotene haze over a life lived with a clear mind...there is a difference and I am so glad i finally found it.
embrace the SUCK, you know its coming and you fucking well earned it by chewing so long the the rest of us.
Hard to feel normal when you are not sure what normal is. You have been living with a poisoned mind/body for years. The clearing of the poison opens endless posibilities. Normal from here on out is what you make it.
One of the best things for me about quitting dipping as been the ability to re-invent who I am. To spend time with family, friends. Not holed up somewhere playing Playstation and sucking poison into my face.
Enjoy your freedom. Fight for it every day. You will start to feel the new "normal" soon enough.
Feeling good today. Passed a big test- had a long drive and resisted the urge to cave. Thanks for the support.
Closet,
Damn, you've sure got a way with words brother. You speak for a lot of people when you say that you want to feel normal. I too wanted to know what it was like to be in the driver's seat of my own life. 155 days ago I made the decision to Quit using nicotine and I am proud to report that I do what I want when I want. I no longer have to leave that beautiful wife of mine to go hang out with a can-o-cancer.
You've got the right mindset to make this stick. One day at a time you will inch toward your goal of feeling normal. Take it from me, we were sick for a very long time, the treatment is not fun, but it is worth more than all of the silver, gold or diamonds on this planet. Welcome to the rest of your life. Stay diligent and Read, Read, Read...
CC
Thanks bro,
it is definitely difficult. I get through "long" stretches of time and realize that I am forgetting to put cancer in my mouth. It is definitely an odd feeling not to do that anymore. We had a dinner party tonight, and normally I would have volunteered to do the dishes solo- just for the dip time, but tonight, I didn't have a need too. Felt good. I still wanted a dip, but stayed quit...looking forward to day 4
I love hearing the closet dipping stories, like volunteering to do the dishes. Sounds just like me. Anything to sneak in a dip. Cleaning the garage (like twice a week), carrying the luggage in, watering the grass, gassing up the car, mowing the lawn, shoveling the snow, going to the store etc etc.
In a stupid way, being a dipper made me a very helpful husband.
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I am laughing thinking about how "good" a husband I was whenever I volunteered to do things on my own. I feel guilty and need to apologize to a lot of people for being selfish including my wife. I am on day-5. I woke up thinking about how crazy I was to put that crap in my mouth first thing in the morning. I am still healing, getting bad headaches, but in general I am feeling better each and every minute. I am working out like crazy- I have always been in good shape, but now when the cravings are coming on, I just think about the next run and the rush that is going to give me. still quit. won't dip today.
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People have mentioned on the board that they actually started to get a lot of sores etc.. after a few days into the quit. I haven't noticed anything different in my mouth- no sores, pains or spots, but I have had a sore throat. Just out of curiosity, did any of the vets not get sores after the quit and approximately how long did the sore throat last?
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Closet......I got both sore gums and a sore throat. It lasted about 7 days on and off.....it was worst at night though.
NMG
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People have mentioned on the board that they actually started to get a lot of sores etc.. after a few days into the quit. I haven't noticed anything different in my mouth- no sores, pains or spots, but I have had a sore throat. Just out of curiosity, did any of the vets not get sores after the quit and approximately how long did the sore throat last?
I am the same way - day 13, nothing going on. Everything feels great, but I am not chowin seeds or fake or whatever. Don't know if that made (makes) a difference.
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Closet......I got both sore gums and a sore throat. It lasted about 7 days on and off.....it was worst at night though.
NMG
yes, my throat was sore for about a week and the tip of my tongue would tingle off and on for a couple of weeks. Lots of changes going on with the ph balance. It will pass.
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People have mentioned on the board that they actually started to get a lot of sores etc.. after a few days into the quit. I haven't noticed anything different in my mouth- no sores, pains or spots, but I have had a sore throat. Just out of curiosity, did any of the vets not get sores after the quit and approximately how long did the sore throat last?
Hey closet, most likely its from quitting but let's not forget this is the season for coughs , colds and strep throat. If you have any other symptoms, low grade fever, nausea etc. go to a doc get it checked out. Strep must be treated with antibiotics or it can lead to some scary shit. Just an FYI
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my mouth didnt feel right for a long, long time. At least a year. no joke. but i also had a gum graft right before my quit. i still get canker sores but i have been since i was little.
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One of the things to keep in mind, when dipping, it causes you to salivate. Even if you aren't "gutting" your spit, there is a good amount of saliva that gets ingested, which keeps the throat moist. When your throat is dry, especially with the cooler weather, it can become more sore. Often you will notice that your throat may be more sore in the morning and at night, but feel pretty good during the course of the day. This is common and likely has nothing to do with dipping. If it persists, or you are also experiencing fever/chills, coughing up colored sputum or feel like you are having trouble swallowing or breathing, go have it checked out immediately. Oh, and everyone get your flu shot.
- CoachDoc
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It took about 2-3 weeks for my gums and throat to feel somewhat normal......something I didn't experience for years....Nice!!!
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Sore throat, raw spots, sores, and an itchy spot on the back of my tongue that lasted until day 70. All were annoying, all scared the shit out of me. Shit, it was bad enough going through dip rages and anxietys.
All is well now. This will pass, and then the world will shove itself in your face. Food never tasted better. Water never tasted fresher. Your womans kiss will last longer.
Also, your breath wont smell like rotten peanuts and dog shit from shoving that God-forsaken shit in your mouth.
Everything to gain and nothing to lose.
Quit like your life depends on it...you know, because it does.
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Sore throat, raw spots, sores, and an itchy spot on the back of my tongue that lasted until day 70. All were annoying, all scared the shit out of me. Shit, it was bad enough going through dip rages and anxietys.
All is well now. This will pass, and then the world will shove itself in your face. Food never tasted better. Water never tasted fresher. Your womans kiss will last longer.
Also, your breath wont smell like rotten peanuts and dog shit from shoving that God-forsaken shit in your mouth.
Everything to gain and nothing to lose.
Quit like your life depends on it...you know, because it does.
That's rather "kosher" advice...
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Coming up on the two week mark I hadn't really had a bad crave until this morning. I am not sure what it was, or why it happened, but it was like the devil was inside of me making me think only of what it would be like to have a dip. And I timed the crave- the physical crave was over in minutes, but the psychological part of it was with me all morning. As soon as I knew it was a different type of crave, I had to go for a run- did a bunch of pushups, and tried my best to avoid thinking about it. My wife asked me to go to the grocery store- but I told her I couldn't- that I didn't feel comfortable going by myself. So she went with me- and that was perfect. I posted roll and made my promise for today- not to betray myself and the group.
Wow, I never would have believed that a group of random and faceless addicts committed to a better lifestyle on the internet would have such an influence on me. When the crave was worst, I read HOF posts and looked at cancer pics. Then I read the Kern family story- if that doesn't keep you quit for the day then I am not sure what will.
Thanks for the support,
CD
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That my friend is called control. Nice work. Gotta have a process to deal with this demon. Sounds like you have yours tuned up.
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It is called the two week weakness.
2 Week Weakness
Written By FranPro
There is a strange unexplained phenomenon that occurs around the 14 day mark of your quit. You seem to be cruising along, each day getting better and better since day 5. BAM, out of the blue you wake up two weeks into your quit and you feel like you are smack dab back in the middle of day two again.
Withdrawals - shakes – headache – sweats – killer craves - WTF!!!
This does not happen to everyone but it is a very common occurrence. On a day you should be celebrating a huge milestone, you are grabbing your chair holding on to your life (and quit) by a thread. The Nic-Bitch has been laying low for several days, planning her sneak attack. Day 13, you were thinking that tomorrow you will be quit for 2 whole weeks, longer than you have in _____ years. Man what a stud I am! The guard drops down for just one day and that’s when the bitch makes her last desperate attack. “Why am I doing this?” “Hell I made it 2 weeks I deserve just one”. “This is bullshit you can’t quit forever so give up now”. “If this crap going to keep happening it’s just not worth it.”
As you did on day 2 – you need to fight through it. The Bitch is just lying to you! As bad as day 14 (or so) was, the next day tends to be the best day yet. What an extreme difference a day can make. One day you are in pure hell and wanting to kill someone, and then the next day the world is a beautiful place. You are at peace, you are proud and you are QUIT.
We donÂ’t really know what causes this phenomenon, but it is real and it is painful. We have already learned that craves can not kill you. Do you have a cave/crave plan? What phone numbers do you have? Have you printed out the Contract to Give Up? Plan in advance for the 2 week weakness and if never happens to you, great! If it does hit you, you will be prepared for it. NEVER, EVER LET YOUR GUARD DOWN!!!
Congratulations, you made it 15 days
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It is called the two week weakness.
2 Week Weakness
Written By FranPro
There is a strange unexplained phenomenon that occurs around the 14 day mark of your quit. You seem to be cruising along, each day getting better and better since day 5. BAM, out of the blue you wake up two weeks into your quit and you feel like you are smack dab back in the middle of day two again.
Withdrawals - shakes – headache – sweats – killer craves - WTF!!!
This does not happen to everyone but it is a very common occurrence. On a day you should be celebrating a huge milestone, you are grabbing your chair holding on to your life (and quit) by a thread. The Nic-Bitch has been laying low for several days, planning her sneak attack. Day 13, you were thinking that tomorrow you will be quit for 2 whole weeks, longer than you have in _____ years. Man what a stud I am! The guard drops down for just one day and that’s when the bitch makes her last desperate attack. “Why am I doing this?” “Hell I made it 2 weeks I deserve just one”. “This is bullshit you can’t quit forever so give up now”. “If this crap going to keep happening it’s just not worth it.”
As you did on day 2 – you need to fight through it. The Bitch is just lying to you! As bad as day 14 (or so) was, the next day tends to be the best day yet. What an extreme difference a day can make. One day you are in pure hell and wanting to kill someone, and then the next day the world is a beautiful place. You are at peace, you are proud and you are QUIT.
We donÂ’t really know what causes this phenomenon, but it is real and it is painful. We have already learned that craves can not kill you. Do you have a cave/crave plan? What phone numbers do you have? Have you printed out the Contract to Give Up? Plan in advance for the 2 week weakness and if never happens to you, great! If it does hit you, you will be prepared for it. NEVER, EVER LET YOUR GUARD DOWN!!!
Congratulations, you made it 15 days
Thanks fellas,
Glad to know that it isn't unusual. Today has been awesome- no craves whatsoever. i think the best thing for me is to log onto the site as soon as i feel a crave coming on and just start reading- it works for me....
CD
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It is called the two week weakness.Â
2 Week Weakness
Written By FranPro
There is a strange unexplained phenomenon that occurs around the 14 day mark of your quit. You seem to be cruising along, each day getting better and better since day 5. BAM, out of the blue you wake up two weeks into your quit and you feel like you are smack dab back in the middle of day two again.
Withdrawals - shakes – headache – sweats – killer craves - WTF!!!
This does not happen to everyone but it is a very common occurrence. On a day you should be celebrating a huge milestone, you are grabbing your chair holding on to your life (and quit) by a thread. The Nic-Bitch has been laying low for several days, planning her sneak attack. Day 13, you were thinking that tomorrow you will be quit for 2 whole weeks, longer than you have in _____ years. Man what a stud I am! The guard drops down for just one day and that’s when the bitch makes her last desperate attack. “Why am I doing this?” “Hell I made it 2 weeks I deserve just one”. “This is bullshit you can’t quit forever so give up now”. “If this crap going to keep happening it’s just not worth it.”
As you did on day 2 – you need to fight through it. The Bitch is just lying to you! As bad as day 14 (or so) was, the next day tends to be the best day yet. What an extreme difference a day can make. One day you are in pure hell and wanting to kill someone, and then the next day the world is a beautiful place. You are at peace, you are proud and you are QUIT.
We donÂ’t really know what causes this phenomenon, but it is real and it is painful. We have already learned that craves can not kill you. Do you have a cave/crave plan? What phone numbers do you have? Have you printed out the Contract to Give Up? Plan in advance for the 2 week weakness and if never happens to you, great! If it does hit you, you will be prepared for it. NEVER, EVER LET YOUR GUARD DOWN!!!
Congratulations, you made it 15 days
Thanks fellas,
Glad to know that it isn't unusual. Today has been awesome- no craves whatsoever. i think the best thing for me is to log onto the site as soon as i feel a crave coming on and just start reading- it works for me....
CD
I understand your feelings, but I had and am having 3 week caves. Actually thought about riding my pedal bike to the store to get a dip, but the folks on the chat board kept me going and quit. Stay involved with this site and the people within. It works
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It is called the two week weakness.Â
2 Week Weakness
Written By FranPro
There is a strange unexplained phenomenon that occurs around the 14 day mark of your quit. You seem to be cruising along, each day getting better and better since day 5. BAM, out of the blue you wake up two weeks into your quit and you feel like you are smack dab back in the middle of day two again.
Withdrawals - shakes – headache – sweats – killer craves - WTF!!!
This does not happen to everyone but it is a very common occurrence. On a day you should be celebrating a huge milestone, you are grabbing your chair holding on to your life (and quit) by a thread. The Nic-Bitch has been laying low for several days, planning her sneak attack. Day 13, you were thinking that tomorrow you will be quit for 2 whole weeks, longer than you have in _____ years. Man what a stud I am! The guard drops down for just one day and that’s when the bitch makes her last desperate attack. “Why am I doing this?” “Hell I made it 2 weeks I deserve just one”. “This is bullshit you can’t quit forever so give up now”. “If this crap going to keep happening it’s just not worth it.”
As you did on day 2 – you need to fight through it. The Bitch is just lying to you! As bad as day 14 (or so) was, the next day tends to be the best day yet. What an extreme difference a day can make. One day you are in pure hell and wanting to kill someone, and then the next day the world is a beautiful place. You are at peace, you are proud and you are QUIT.
We donÂ’t really know what causes this phenomenon, but it is real and it is painful. We have already learned that craves can not kill you. Do you have a cave/crave plan? What phone numbers do you have? Have you printed out the Contract to Give Up? Plan in advance for the 2 week weakness and if never happens to you, great! If it does hit you, you will be prepared for it. NEVER, EVER LET YOUR GUARD DOWN!!!
Congratulations, you made it 15 days
Thanks fellas,
Glad to know that it isn't unusual. Today has been awesome- no craves whatsoever. i think the best thing for me is to log onto the site as soon as i feel a crave coming on and just start reading- it works for me....
CD
I understand your feelings, but I had and am having 3 week caves. Actually thought about riding my pedal bike to the store to get a dip, but the folks on the chat board kept me going and quit. Stay involved with this site and the people within. It works
I hope you mean 3 week craves, and not caves...!
Not everyone will have the same feeling and emotions at the exact same time, I sometimes would get craves long after everyone else in my group. Sometimes I would be the first, but the bottom line is, If it's going to happen, chances are that someone has already gone through it, just shout it out and let us know what you are feeling and I know someone will be along to help you define and conquer it ! congrats Closetdipper on the two weeks and three weeks to you Scooners, that's bad ass guys! Well done!
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It is called the two week weakness.Â
2 Week Weakness
Written By FranPro
There is a strange unexplained phenomenon that occurs around the 14 day mark of your quit. You seem to be cruising along, each day getting better and better since day 5. BAM, out of the blue you wake up two weeks into your quit and you feel like you are smack dab back in the middle of day two again.
Withdrawals - shakes – headache – sweats – killer craves - WTF!!!
This does not happen to everyone but it is a very common occurrence. On a day you should be celebrating a huge milestone, you are grabbing your chair holding on to your life (and quit) by a thread. The Nic-Bitch has been laying low for several days, planning her sneak attack. Day 13, you were thinking that tomorrow you will be quit for 2 whole weeks, longer than you have in _____ years. Man what a stud I am! The guard drops down for just one day and that’s when the bitch makes her last desperate attack. “Why am I doing this?” “Hell I made it 2 weeks I deserve just one”. “This is bullshit you can’t quit forever so give up now”. “If this crap going to keep happening it’s just not worth it.”
As you did on day 2 – you need to fight through it. The Bitch is just lying to you! As bad as day 14 (or so) was, the next day tends to be the best day yet. What an extreme difference a day can make. One day you are in pure hell and wanting to kill someone, and then the next day the world is a beautiful place. You are at peace, you are proud and you are QUIT.
We donÂ’t really know what causes this phenomenon, but it is real and it is painful. We have already learned that craves can not kill you. Do you have a cave/crave plan? What phone numbers do you have? Have you printed out the Contract to Give Up? Plan in advance for the 2 week weakness and if never happens to you, great! If it does hit you, you will be prepared for it. NEVER, EVER LET YOUR GUARD DOWN!!!
Congratulations, you made it 15 days
Thanks fellas,
Glad to know that it isn't unusual. Today has been awesome- no craves whatsoever. i think the best thing for me is to log onto the site as soon as i feel a crave coming on and just start reading- it works for me....
CD
I understand your feelings, but I had and am having 3 week caves. Actually thought about riding my pedal bike to the store to get a dip, but the folks on the chat board kept me going and quit. Stay involved with this site and the people within. It works
I hope you mean 3 week craves, and not caves...!
Not everyone will have the same feeling and emotions at the exact same time, I sometimes would get craves long after everyone else in my group. Sometimes I would be the first, but the bottom line is, If it's going to happen, chances are that someone has already gone through it, just shout it out and let us know what you are feeling and I know someone will be along to help you define and conquer it ! congrats Closetdipper on the two weeks and three weeks to you Scooners, that's bad ass guys! Well done!
Sorry, no cave here - sleep typing today - still 100% quit. For some reason the fogs have come back a little bit - just in time for a major halloween party with 12, six year old kids and parents to match comming over -
I am going to be a woopie cushion complete with fart generating sound box and a spray bottle of liquid ass.