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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: Canvasback on January 30, 2014, 09:52:00 AM
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Ladies and Gentleman of Kill the Can, I'm Canvasback, I am 29 days into my quit, have posted roll everyday and am incredibly psyched to know you.
On January 1st, I drove 400 miles home from my in laws and chewed through 2 cans of Copenhagen long cut along the way- pretty normal stuff for me.
For the eight prior New year's days, I had listed "quit dip" as one of my resolutions. Well, I didn't really mean "quit dip" you know like that day or anything, just sometime during the year, I'd get around to buying patches and stuff and I'd quit.
Well, by the grace of God, I wound up spending just one minute too long on this site on the night of January 1, reading the articles, the HOF speeches, etc. About two hours later, I had come to understand that cold turkey, right then, right that second was the only way I was ever going to quit. I never looked back, and my life as absolutely improved ten fold-- because this site exists.
I was actually terrified during those two hours I was clicking around on my ipad- terrified that I might actually start drinking the kool-aid, and try something (quitting) that had scared me for nine years.
But I jumped in. I drank every last drop of the kool-aid, and have been successful each day of my quit. ODAAT.
I owe that to all of you, and intend to pay it forward.
As for me, I'm 26, from Georgia, living in DC. Married. Proud owner of a bad ass german shorthair. Would rather be in a duck blind or on a trout stream, but I enjoy every second I get to spend without a roof over my head.
I am eternally grateful for my brothers and sisters on this website, and Ill never know what I can do for you, unless you tell me, so please PM for support, or fashion advice or recipes or to borrow my make-up or shoes or just whatever.
- Tommy
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Ladies and Gentleman of Kill the Can, I'm Canvasback, I am 29 days into my quit, have posted roll everyday and am incredibly psyched to know you.
On January 1st, I drove 400 miles home from my in laws and chewed through 2 cans of Copenhagen long cut along the way- pretty normal stuff for me.
For the eight prior New year's days, I had listed "quit dip" as one of my resolutions. Well, I didn't really mean "quit dip" you know like that day or anything, just sometime during the year, I'd get around to buying patches and stuff and I'd quit.
Well, by the grace of God, I wound up spending just one minute too long on this site on the night of January 1, reading the articles, the HOF speeches, etc. About two hours later, I had come to understand that cold turkey, right then, right that second was the only way I was ever going to quit. I never looked back, and my life as absolutely improved ten fold-- because this site exists.
I was actually terrified during those two hours I was clicking around on my ipad- terrified that I might actually start drinking the kool-aid, and try something (quitting) that had scared me for nine years.
But I jumped in. I drank every last drop of the kool-aid, and have been successful each day of my quit. ODAAT.
I owe that to all of you, and intend to pay it forward.
As for me, I'm 26, from Georgia, living in DC. Married. Proud owner of a bad ass german shorthair. Would rather be in a duck blind or on a trout stream, but I enjoy every second I get to spend without a roof over my head.
I am eternally grateful for my brothers and sisters on this website, and Ill never know what I can do for you, unless you tell me, so please PM for support, or fashion advice or recipes or to borrow my make-up or shoes or just whatever.
- Tommy
Awesome Tommy! Fellow hunter here and I also enjoy the outdoor cathedrals. I found this site on the first day of my quit....searching the web for ways to make it easy (patches, nic gum). Found KTC and spent a few hours on it and realized there was no easy way, no short cuts and faced the fact that I needed to just man up and go through it. I have spent a boat load of time on here in the last 25 days and share your gratitude. Proud to be quit and going through this with you.
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Ladies and Gentleman of Kill the Can, I'm Canvasback, I am 29 days into my quit, have posted roll everyday and am incredibly psyched to know you.
On January 1st, I drove 400 miles home from my in laws and chewed through 2 cans of Copenhagen long cut along the way- pretty normal stuff for me.
For the eight prior New year's days, I had listed "quit dip" as one of my resolutions. Well, I didn't really mean "quit dip" you know like that day or anything, just sometime during the year, I'd get around to buying patches and stuff and I'd quit.
Well, by the grace of God, I wound up spending just one minute too long on this site on the night of January 1, reading the articles, the HOF speeches, etc. About two hours later, I had come to understand that cold turkey, right then, right that second was the only way I was ever going to quit. I never looked back, and my life as absolutely improved ten fold-- because this site exists.
I was actually terrified during those two hours I was clicking around on my ipad- terrified that I might actually start drinking the kool-aid, and try something (quitting) that had scared me for nine years.
But I jumped in. I drank every last drop of the kool-aid, and have been successful each day of my quit. ODAAT.
I owe that to all of you, and intend to pay it forward.
As for me, I'm 26, from Georgia, living in DC. Married. Proud owner of a bad ass german shorthair. Would rather be in a duck blind or on a trout stream, but I enjoy every second I get to spend without a roof over my head.
I am eternally grateful for my brothers and sisters on this website, and Ill never know what I can do for you, unless you tell me, so please PM for support, or fashion advice or recipes or to borrow my make-up or shoes or just whatever.
- Tommy
Awesome Tommy! Fellow hunter here and I also enjoy the outdoor cathedrals. I found this site on the first day of my quit....searching the web for ways to make it easy (patches, nic gum). Found KTC and spent a few hours on it and realized there was no easy way, no short cuts and faced the fact that I needed to just man up and go through it. I have spent a boat load of time on here in the last 25 days and share your gratitude. Proud to be quit and going through this with you.
Thanks, Sam. Appreciate the support.
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Ladies and Gentleman of Kill the Can, I'm Canvasback, I am 29 days into my quit, have posted roll everyday and am incredibly psyched to know you.
On January 1st, I drove 400 miles home from my in laws and chewed through 2 cans of Copenhagen long cut along the way- pretty normal stuff for me.
For the eight prior New year's days, I had listed "quit dip" as one of my resolutions. Well, I didn't really mean "quit dip" you know like that day or anything, just sometime during the year, I'd get around to buying patches and stuff and I'd quit.
Well, by the grace of God, I wound up spending just one minute too long on this site on the night of January 1, reading the articles, the HOF speeches, etc. About two hours later, I had come to understand that cold turkey, right then, right that second was the only way I was ever going to quit. I never looked back, and my life as absolutely improved ten fold-- because this site exists.
I was actually terrified during those two hours I was clicking around on my ipad- terrified that I might actually start drinking the kool-aid, and try something (quitting) that had scared me for nine years.
But I jumped in. I drank every last drop of the kool-aid, and have been successful each day of my quit. ODAAT.
I owe that to all of you, and intend to pay it forward.
As for me, I'm 26, from Georgia, living in DC. Married. Proud owner of a bad ass german shorthair. Would rather be in a duck blind or on a trout stream, but I enjoy every second I get to spend without a roof over my head.
I am eternally grateful for my brothers and sisters on this website, and Ill never know what I can do for you, unless you tell me, so please PM for support, or fashion advice or recipes or to borrow my make-up or shoes or just whatever.
- Tommy
Canvas,
You've got a real sweet quit going on. Thanks for sharing that you signed on for one set of reasons (financial), and yet you keep your quit going on for other more profound reasons (health, family, and personal peace). Way to f***ing go! I feel like you've shed some light on what drives all of us forward on this collective journey. I quit with you every damn day! Thanks for posting.
ZC.
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It's interesting that you waited 29 days to post an introduction even though you post roll every day. That would not have worked for me but apparently it is for you. Keep a good quit going and I'm quit with you today! 'Remshot'
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Ladies and Gentleman of Kill the Can, I'm Canvasback, I am 29 days into my quit, have posted roll everyday and am incredibly psyched to know you.
On January 1st, I drove 400 miles home from my in laws and chewed through 2 cans of Copenhagen long cut along the way- pretty normal stuff for me.
For the eight prior New year's days, I had listed "quit dip" as one of my resolutions. Well, I didn't really mean "quit dip" you know like that day or anything, just sometime during the year, I'd get around to buying patches and stuff and I'd quit.
Well, by the grace of God, I wound up spending just one minute too long on this site on the night of January 1, reading the articles, the HOF speeches, etc. About two hours later, I had come to understand that cold turkey, right then, right that second was the only way I was ever going to quit. I never looked back, and my life as absolutely improved ten fold-- because this site exists.
I was actually terrified during those two hours I was clicking around on my ipad- terrified that I might actually start drinking the kool-aid, and try something (quitting) that had scared me for nine years.
But I jumped in. I drank every last drop of the kool-aid, and have been successful each day of my quit. ODAAT.
I owe that to all of you, and intend to pay it forward.
As for me, I'm 26, from Georgia, living in DC. Married. Proud owner of a bad ass german shorthair. Would rather be in a duck blind or on a trout stream, but I enjoy every second I get to spend without a roof over my head.
I am eternally grateful for my brothers and sisters on this website, and Ill never know what I can do for you, unless you tell me, so please PM for support, or fashion advice or recipes or to borrow my make-up or shoes or just whatever.
- Tommy
Canvas,
You've got a real sweet quit going on. Thanks for sharing that you signed on for one set of reasons (financial), and yet you keep your quit going on for other more profound reasons (health, family, and personal peace). Way to f***ing go! I feel like you've shed some light on what drives all of us forward on this collective journey. I quit with you every damn day! Thanks for posting.
ZC.
Congrats on 29 days bro. Glad to have you here and have you quit. Sounds like you saw a light and decided to jump in the big kids pool. That is what it takes and now we keep our word. Keep at it today. I am quit with you all day long!
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Ladies and Gentleman of Kill the Can, I'm Canvasback, I am 29 days into my quit, have posted roll everyday and am incredibly psyched to know you.
On January 1st, I drove 400 miles home from my in laws and chewed through 2 cans of Copenhagen long cut along the way- pretty normal stuff for me.
For the eight prior New year's days, I had listed "quit dip" as one of my resolutions. Well, I didn't really mean "quit dip" you know like that day or anything, just sometime during the year, I'd get around to buying patches and stuff and I'd quit.
Well, by the grace of God, I wound up spending just one minute too long on this site on the night of January 1, reading the articles, the HOF speeches, etc. About two hours later, I had come to understand that cold turkey, right then, right that second was the only way I was ever going to quit. I never looked back, and my life as absolutely improved ten fold-- because this site exists.
I was actually terrified during those two hours I was clicking around on my ipad- terrified that I might actually start drinking the kool-aid, and try something (quitting) that had scared me for nine years.
But I jumped in. I drank every last drop of the kool-aid, and have been successful each day of my quit. ODAAT.
I owe that to all of you, and intend to pay it forward.
As for me, I'm 26, from Georgia, living in DC. Married. Proud owner of a bad ass german shorthair. Would rather be in a duck blind or on a trout stream, but I enjoy every second I get to spend without a roof over my head.
I am eternally grateful for my brothers and sisters on this website, and Ill never know what I can do for you, unless you tell me, so please PM for support, or fashion advice or recipes or to borrow my make-up or shoes or just whatever.
- Tommy
Thanks for the intro Canvas...Nice work on your quit.
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Ladies and Gentleman of Kill the Can, I'm Canvasback, I am 29 days into my quit, have posted roll everyday and am incredibly psyched to know you.
On January 1st, I drove 400 miles home from my in laws and chewed through 2 cans of Copenhagen long cut along the way- pretty normal stuff for me.
For the eight prior New year's days, I had listed "quit dip" as one of my resolutions. Well, I didn't really mean "quit dip" you know like that day or anything, just sometime during the year, I'd get around to buying patches and stuff and I'd quit.
Well, by the grace of God, I wound up spending just one minute too long on this site on the night of January 1, reading the articles, the HOF speeches, etc. About two hours later, I had come to understand that cold turkey, right then, right that second was the only way I was ever going to quit. I never looked back, and my life as absolutely improved ten fold-- because this site exists.
I was actually terrified during those two hours I was clicking around on my ipad- terrified that I might actually start drinking the kool-aid, and try something (quitting) that had scared me for nine years.
But I jumped in. I drank every last drop of the kool-aid, and have been successful each day of my quit. ODAAT.
I owe that to all of you, and intend to pay it forward.
As for me, I'm 26, from Georgia, living in DC. Married. Proud owner of a bad ass german shorthair. Would rather be in a duck blind or on a trout stream, but I enjoy every second I get to spend without a roof over my head.
I am eternally grateful for my brothers and sisters on this website, and Ill never know what I can do for you, unless you tell me, so please PM for support, or fashion advice or recipes or to borrow my make-up or shoes or just whatever.
- Tommy
Canvas,
You've got a real sweet quit going on. Thanks for sharing that you signed on for one set of reasons (financial), and yet you keep your quit going on for other more profound reasons (health, family, and personal peace). Way to f***ing go! I feel like you've shed some light on what drives all of us forward on this collective journey. I quit with you every damn day! Thanks for posting.
ZC.
Just read this and loved it. All in.
No over thinking... No second guessing... Just doing. That's exactly how you win against your addiction everyday... Doing it. Working it. Owning it. Nice job man. Keep it up and the days just get better. Message me if you'd like another quitter on your team...
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Nice job of posting roll and quitting Canvas. Hope to see your name on roll for a long time to come. Just keep at it ODAAT.
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It's interesting that you waited 29 days to post an introduction even though you post roll every day. That would not have worked for me but apparently it is for you. Keep a good quit going and I'm quit with you today! 'Remshot'
apogee: That comes out of my fear of quitting. I credit some of my nine years as a dipper to being afraid to quit- even though I knew I should. Ill also say that my limited public sharing is from fear of failure.
I did get some numbers early on and shared with those folks- lost a quit brother though and that hurt.
Figured an intro was a good way to meet others.
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It's interesting that you waited 29 days to post an introduction even though you post roll every day. That would not have worked for me but apparently it is for you. Keep a good quit going and I'm quit with you today! 'Remshot'
apogee: That comes out of my fear of quitting. I credit some of my nine years as a dipper to being afraid to quit- even though I knew I should. Ill also say that my limited public sharing is from fear of failure.
I did get some numbers early on and shared with those folks- lost a quit brother though and that hurt.
Figured an intro was a good way to meet others.
Ah, now I understand! Same reason I waited until day 3 to post my introduction. You were just more worried than I was about this bunch kicking your ass. 'na na'
Now you are all in buddy!! Cards are flipped over and its go time!! Let's get it and keep it done ODAAT!!
REALLY Quit with you now brother!
cowboy
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Ladies and Gentleman of Kill the Can, I'm Canvasback, I am 29 days into my quit, have posted roll everyday and am incredibly psyched to know you.
On January 1st, I drove 400 miles home from my in laws and chewed through 2 cans of Copenhagen long cut along the way- pretty normal stuff for me.
For the eight prior New year's days, I had listed "quit dip" as one of my resolutions. Well, I didn't really mean "quit dip" you know like that day or anything, just sometime during the year, I'd get around to buying patches and stuff and I'd quit.
Well, by the grace of God, I wound up spending just one minute too long on this site on the night of January 1, reading the articles, the HOF speeches, etc. About two hours later, I had come to understand that cold turkey, right then, right that second was the only way I was ever going to quit. I never looked back, and my life as absolutely improved ten fold-- because this site exists.
I was actually terrified during those two hours I was clicking around on my ipad- terrified that I might actually start drinking the kool-aid, and try something (quitting) that had scared me for nine years.
But I jumped in. I drank every last drop of the kool-aid, and have been successful each day of my quit. ODAAT.
I owe that to all of you, and intend to pay it forward.
As for me, I'm 26, from Georgia, living in DC. Married. Proud owner of a bad ass german shorthair. Would rather be in a duck blind or on a trout stream, but I enjoy every second I get to spend without a roof over my head.
I am eternally grateful for my brothers and sisters on this website, and Ill never know what I can do for you, unless you tell me, so please PM for support, or fashion advice or recipes or to borrow my make-up or shoes or just whatever.
- Tommy
From a new newbie to a more seasoned one, just wanted to say your post struck a chord and I can totally relate. Half-assed quitting promises that never amounted to much in the past, and then stumbling into the light community of KTC. Amazed and inspired by all the stories, commitment, and common themes / resilience. Keep up the great work, Canvas -- I'd hunt / fish with you anytime.
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Ladies and Gentleman of Kill the Can, I'm Canvasback, I am 29 days into my quit, have posted roll everyday and am incredibly psyched to know you.
On January 1st, I drove 400 miles home from my in laws and chewed through 2 cans of Copenhagen long cut along the way- pretty normal stuff for me.
For the eight prior New year's days, I had listed "quit dip" as one of my resolutions. Well, I didn't really mean "quit dip" you know like that day or anything, just sometime during the year, I'd get around to buying patches and stuff and I'd quit.
Well, by the grace of God, I wound up spending just one minute too long on this site on the night of January 1, reading the articles, the HOF speeches, etc. About two hours later, I had come to understand that cold turkey, right then, right that second was the only way I was ever going to quit. I never looked back, and my life as absolutely improved ten fold-- because this site exists.
I was actually terrified during those two hours I was clicking around on my ipad- terrified that I might actually start drinking the kool-aid, and try something (quitting) that had scared me for nine years.
But I jumped in. I drank every last drop of the kool-aid, and have been successful each day of my quit. ODAAT.
I owe that to all of you, and intend to pay it forward.
As for me, I'm 26, from Georgia, living in DC. Married. Proud owner of a bad ass german shorthair. Would rather be in a duck blind or on a trout stream, but I enjoy every second I get to spend without a roof over my head.
I am eternally grateful for my brothers and sisters on this website, and Ill never know what I can do for you, unless you tell me, so please PM for support, or fashion advice or recipes or to borrow my make-up or shoes or just whatever.
- Tommy
From a new newbie to a more seasoned one, just wanted to say your post struck a chord and I can totally relate. Half-assed quitting promises that never amounted to much in the past, and then stumbling into the light community of KTC. Amazed and inspired by all the stories, commitment, and common themes / resilience. Keep up the great work, Canvas -- I'd hunt / fish with you anytime.
Looks like you have a strong quit going on. Keep it up.
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Ladies and Gentleman of Kill the Can, I'm Canvasback, I am 29 days into my quit, have posted roll everyday and am incredibly psyched to know you.
On January 1st, I drove 400 miles home from my in laws and chewed through 2 cans of Copenhagen long cut along the way- pretty normal stuff for me.
For the eight prior New year's days, I had listed "quit dip" as one of my resolutions. Well, I didn't really mean "quit dip" you know like that day or anything, just sometime during the year, I'd get around to buying patches and stuff and I'd quit.
Well, by the grace of God, I wound up spending just one minute too long on this site on the night of January 1, reading the articles, the HOF speeches, etc. About two hours later, I had come to understand that cold turkey, right then, right that second was the only way I was ever going to quit. I never looked back, and my life as absolutely improved ten fold-- because this site exists.
I was actually terrified during those two hours I was clicking around on my ipad- terrified that I might actually start drinking the kool-aid, and try something (quitting) that had scared me for nine years.
But I jumped in. I drank every last drop of the kool-aid, and have been successful each day of my quit. ODAAT.
I owe that to all of you, and intend to pay it forward.
As for me, I'm 26, from Georgia, living in DC. Married. Proud owner of a bad ass german shorthair. Would rather be in a duck blind or on a trout stream, but I enjoy every second I get to spend without a roof over my head.
I am eternally grateful for my brothers and sisters on this website, and Ill never know what I can do for you, unless you tell me, so please PM for support, or fashion advice or recipes or to borrow my make-up or shoes or just whatever.
- Tommy
From a new newbie to a more seasoned one, just wanted to say your post struck a chord and I can totally relate. Half-assed quitting promises that never amounted to much in the past, and then stumbling into the light community of KTC. Amazed and inspired by all the stories, commitment, and common themes / resilience. Keep up the great work, Canvas -- I'd hunt / fish with you anytime.
Looks like you have a strong quit going on. Keep it up.
I like it.
Gonna be watchin you Canvasback. Keep it up
sM
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Ladies and Gentleman of Kill the Can, I'm Canvasback, I am 29 days into my quit, have posted roll everyday and am incredibly psyched to know you.
On January 1st, I drove 400 miles home from my in laws and chewed through 2 cans of Copenhagen long cut along the way- pretty normal stuff for me.
For the eight prior New year's days, I had listed "quit dip" as one of my resolutions. Well, I didn't really mean "quit dip" you know like that day or anything, just sometime during the year, I'd get around to buying patches and stuff and I'd quit.
Well, by the grace of God, I wound up spending just one minute too long on this site on the night of January 1, reading the articles, the HOF speeches, etc. About two hours later, I had come to understand that cold turkey, right then, right that second was the only way I was ever going to quit. I never looked back, and my life as absolutely improved ten fold-- because this site exists.
I was actually terrified during those two hours I was clicking around on my ipad- terrified that I might actually start drinking the kool-aid, and try something (quitting) that had scared me for nine years.
But I jumped in. I drank every last drop of the kool-aid, and have been successful each day of my quit. ODAAT.
I owe that to all of you, and intend to pay it forward.
As for me, I'm 26, from Georgia, living in DC. Married. Proud owner of a bad ass german shorthair. Would rather be in a duck blind or on a trout stream, but I enjoy every second I get to spend without a roof over my head.
I am eternally grateful for my brothers and sisters on this website, and Ill never know what I can do for you, unless you tell me, so please PM for support, or fashion advice or recipes or to borrow my make-up or shoes or just whatever.
- Tommy
From a new newbie to a more seasoned one, just wanted to say your post struck a chord and I can totally relate. Half-assed quitting promises that never amounted to much in the past, and then stumbling into the light community of KTC. Amazed and inspired by all the stories, commitment, and common themes / resilience. Keep up the great work, Canvas -- I'd hunt / fish with you anytime.
Looks like you have a strong quit going on. Keep it up.
I like it.
Gonna be watchin you Canvasback. Keep it up
sM
Your post made my day! Bring the quit. Spread it forward and backward!
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It's interesting that you waited 29 days to post an introduction even though you post roll every day. That would not have worked for me but apparently it is for you. Keep a good quit going and I'm quit with you today! 'Remshot'
apogee: That comes out of my fear of quitting. I credit some of my nine years as a dipper to being afraid to quit- even though I knew I should. Ill also say that my limited public sharing is from fear of failure.
I did get some numbers early on and shared with those folks- lost a quit brother though and that hurt.
Figured an intro was a good way to meet others.
Ah, now I understand! Same reason I waited until day 3 to post my introduction. You were just more worried than I was about this bunch kicking your ass. 'na na'
Now you are all in buddy!! Cards are flipped over and its go time!! Let's get it and keep it done ODAAT!!
REALLY Quit with you now brother!
cowboy
that's why I waited to join and post too- fear of failure, after failing so long. Glad to have you here Canvasback, and I saw you already sharing some koolaid. Nice!
Let me know if I can help you at all!
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Use this intro thread to track your quit. It will blow your mind when you look back at it after some +1s. Also great for newbies to be able to see someone else getting through where they are. Just keep doing what has gotten you this far and you will stay quit.
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"That's the way you do it! That's the way you debate." Ok, so insert "intro" for the word "debate" and this classic quote from Frank the tank (Old School) will make a bit more sense. It's refreshing to read this and the spontaneity of your decision to be quit on the spot and not turn back. And the last thing you said, thanking your KTC brothers and sistersÂ…speaking for myself and possibly others, you're very welcome. It's our pleasure. You can return the favor by continuing to post roll every day and staying quit with us through thick and thin. Glad you're here.
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Day 30: I want to say a few things. Yesterday, I posted this intro, and it made me a little nervous. Y'all responded to me in a way I could not have imagined. Your words, honestly, caused a serious stir of emotions... one i really did not expect and am not used to. Ok, thats enough of that except to say, "thank you. "
Your support strengthened my quit, and changed my behavior significantly. I reached out to some people on threads and in PMs, and tried my best to offer encouragement, maybe a little advice, and gratitude. Last night at dinner, I broke the news of my 29 days of freedom from nicotine to friends and got some in person attaboys that meant a lot to me as well. Still, it made me realize the value of having FELLOW QUITTERS in my life. People who understand. People who dont assume I'm home free. People who encourage me to keep my guard up, not let it down. People who know about the craves, the crazy digestion system issues, the crazy appetite, the mouth stuff. Ill repeat myself, KTC is an INCREDIBLE resource, one that I am glad is in my life. Thats you all, and youre all a bunch of CLASS A people that I am blessed to know.
These realizations, and the contacts I made, made yesterday the best day of my quit.
Quit on, steakbomb18, b-loMatt, brettlees, apogeeammo, scowick65, skoalmonster, californiaslim, krusty, wmcatty, wt57, sam83, etxaggie, applejack, pbrain, derk 40, and Zillah cowboy
Hope you all dont mind if I quit with YOU, LF, every damn day.
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Day 30: I want to say a few things. Yesterday, I posted this intro, and it made me a little nervous. Y'all responded to me in a way I could not have imagined. Your words, honestly, caused a serious stir of emotions... one i really did not expect and am not used to. Ok, thats enough of that except to say, "thank you. "
Your support strengthened my quit, and changed my behavior significantly. I reached out to some people on threads and in PMs, and tried my best to offer encouragement, maybe a little advice, and gratitude. Last night at dinner, I broke the news of my 29 days of freedom from nicotine to friends and got some in person attaboys that meant a lot to me as well. Still, it made me realize the value of having FELLOW QUITTERS in my life. People who understand. People who dont assume I'm home free. People who encourage me to keep my guard up, not let it down. People who know about the craves, the crazy digestion system issues, the crazy appetite, the mouth stuff. Ill repeat myself, KTC is an INCREDIBLE resource, one that I am glad is in my life. Thats you all, and youre all a bunch of CLASS A people that I am blessed to know.
These realizations, and the contacts I made, made yesterday the best day of my quit.
Quit on, steakbomb18, b-loMatt, brettlees, apogeeammo, scowick65, skoalmonster, californiaslim, krusty, wmcatty, wt57, sam83, etxaggie, applejack, pbrain, derk 40, and Zillah cowboy
Hope you all dont mind if I quit with YOU, LF, every damn day.
Wouldn't have it any other way! Well said and a lot of us shaking our heads saying yup....exactly how I feel.
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Quit on, steakbomb18, b-loMatt, brettlees, apogeeammo, scowick65, skoalmonster, californiaslim, krusty, wmcatty, wt57, sam83, etxaggie, applejack, pbrain, derk 40, and Zillah cowboy
Hope you all dont mind if I quit with YOU, LF, every damn day.
Accountability, brotherhood, and a promise
We are all in this together...I am quit with you
PB
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This place is definitely a brotherhood. We all have the same exact life challenge. Glad you took the plunge and are drinking the koolaid. This place is saving our lives one day at a time. I quit with you today. One day at a time.
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Day 30: I want to say a few things. Yesterday, I posted this intro, and it made me a little nervous. Y'all responded to me in a way I could not have imagined. Your words, honestly, caused a serious stir of emotions... one i really did not expect and am not used to. Ok, thats enough of that except to say, "thank you. "
Your support strengthened my quit, and changed my behavior significantly. I reached out to some people on threads and in PMs, and tried my best to offer encouragement, maybe a little advice, and gratitude. Last night at dinner, I broke the news of my 29 days of freedom from nicotine to friends and got some in person attaboys that meant a lot to me as well. Still, it made me realize the value of having FELLOW QUITTERS in my life. People who understand. People who dont assume I'm home free. People who encourage me to keep my guard up, not let it down. People who know about the craves, the crazy digestion system issues, the crazy appetite, the mouth stuff. Ill repeat myself, KTC is an INCREDIBLE resource, one that I am glad is in my life. Thats you all, and youre all a bunch of CLASS A people that I am blessed to know.
These realizations, and the contacts I made, made yesterday the best day of my quit.
Quit on, steakbomb18, b-loMatt, brettlees, apogeeammo, scowick65, skoalmonster, californiaslim, krusty, wmcatty, wt57, sam83, etxaggie, applejack, pbrain, derk 40, and Zillah cowboy
Hope you all dont mind if I quit with YOU, LF, every damn day.
Hit the nail on the head. There are literally not enough hours in the day to echo the comments made by all the champions on KTC. From the veterans that establish the code and roll out the welcome mat, to the newbies that get each other's backs and offer assistance to relative strangers early-on, it's enough to give the most skeptical minds pause. Thank YOU, Canvas, for your powerful words and continued inspiration. Proudly quit with you today, and everyday.
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Day 30: I want to say a few things. Yesterday, I posted this intro, and it made me a little nervous. Y'all responded to me in a way I could not have imagined. Your words, honestly, caused a serious stir of emotions... one i really did not expect and am not used to. Ok, thats enough of that except to say, "thank you. "
Your support strengthened my quit, and changed my behavior significantly. I reached out to some people on threads and in PMs, and tried my best to offer encouragement, maybe a little advice, and gratitude. Last night at dinner, I broke the news of my 29 days of freedom from nicotine to friends and got some in person attaboys that meant a lot to me as well. Still, it made me realize the value of having FELLOW QUITTERS in my life. People who understand. People who dont assume I'm home free. People who encourage me to keep my guard up, not let it down. People who know about the craves, the crazy digestion system issues, the crazy appetite, the mouth stuff. Ill repeat myself, KTC is an INCREDIBLE resource, one that I am glad is in my life. Thats you all, and youre all a bunch of CLASS A people that I am blessed to know.
These realizations, and the contacts I made, made yesterday the best day of my quit.
Quit on, steakbomb18, b-loMatt, brettlees, apogeeammo, scowick65, skoalmonster, californiaslim, krusty, wmcatty, wt57, sam83, etxaggie, applejack, pbrain, derk 40, and Zillah cowboy
Hope you all dont mind if I quit with YOU, LF, every damn day.
Hit the nail on the head. There are literally not enough hours in the day to echo the comments made by all the champions on KTC. From the veterans that establish the code and roll out the welcome mat, to the newbies that get each other's backs and offer assistance to relative strangers early-on, it's enough to give the most skeptical minds pause. Thank YOU, Canvas, for your powerful words and continued inspiration. Proudly quit with you today, and everyday.
its touching when you catch that realization of what happens here on the site, as when used properly it does so much more than just quitting nicotine..
great job, keep it up
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I feel the same way. Some of my friends use tobacco some don't, but none of them can relate to what I'm going through. I don't have any close friends that used nicotine for a long time then quit.
The people on KTC are a huge help.
Quit on KTC!
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Day 30: I want to say a few things. Yesterday, I posted this intro, and it made me a little nervous. Y'all responded to me in a way I could not have imagined. Your words, honestly, caused a serious stir of emotions... one i really did not expect and am not used to. Ok, thats enough of that except to say, "thank you. "
Your support strengthened my quit, and changed my behavior significantly. I reached out to some people on threads and in PMs, and tried my best to offer encouragement, maybe a little advice, and gratitude. Last night at dinner, I broke the news of my 29 days of freedom from nicotine to friends and got some in person attaboys that meant a lot to me as well. Still, it made me realize the value of having FELLOW QUITTERS in my life. People who understand. People who dont assume I'm home free. People who encourage me to keep my guard up, not let it down. People who know about the craves, the crazy digestion system issues, the crazy appetite, the mouth stuff. Ill repeat myself, KTC is an INCREDIBLE resource, one that I am glad is in my life. Thats you all, and youre all a bunch of CLASS A people that I am blessed to know.
These realizations, and the contacts I made, made yesterday the best day of my quit.
Quit on, steakbomb18, b-loMatt, brettlees, apogeeammo, scowick65, skoalmonster, californiaslim, krusty, wmcatty, wt57, sam83, etxaggie, applejack, pbrain, derk 40, and Zillah cowboy
Hope you all dont mind if I quit with YOU, LF, every damn day.
Hit the nail on the head. There are literally not enough hours in the day to echo the comments made by all the champions on KTC. From the veterans that establish the code and roll out the welcome mat, to the newbies that get each other's backs and offer assistance to relative strangers early-on, it's enough to give the most skeptical minds pause. Thank YOU, Canvas, for your powerful words and continued inspiration. Proudly quit with you today, and everyday.
its touching when you catch that realization of what happens here on the site, as when used properly it does so much more than just quitting nicotine..
great job, keep it up
I think I got a little sumpin' in my eye! 'cry'
Very well said Mr Canvasback and I am happy to be quit with you today!
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I too am somewhat taken by this site, because of just that, it's a website. An online support groupÂ…but certainly one like no other. We have kinship and a sacred accountability to one another when we put our name on that roll call. It's because of that accountability to one another, because of that oath, we all share something very special and unique on this website that we cannot replicate in our everyday lives.
This is a fantastic thread you started Canvas; and I'm stoked to be quitting with you LFEDD.
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I too am somewhat taken by this site, because of just that, it's a website. An online support groupÂ…but certainly one like no other. We have kinship and a sacred accountability to one another when we put our name on that roll call. It's because of that accountability to one another, because of that oath, we all share something very special and unique on this website that we cannot replicate in our everyday lives.
This is a fantastic thread you started Canvas; and I'm stoked to be quitting with you LFEDD.
Great comment. Here is a quitter that really gets it, and some solid supporters too.
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I too am somewhat taken by this site, because of just that, it's a website. An online support groupÂ…but certainly one like no other. We have kinship and a sacred accountability to one another when we put our name on that roll call. It's because of that accountability to one another, because of that oath, we all share something very special and unique on this website that we cannot replicate in our everyday lives.Â
This is a fantastic thread you started Canvas; and I'm stoked to be quitting with you LFEDD.
Great comment. Here is a quitter that really gets it, and some solid supporters too.
I opened a Facebook thing 7 years ago. In one day every ding a ling from high school found me along with a shitload of relatives I don't even know. I freaked out and cancelled it. But.... when I quit, 12 days in I knew I needed help. So here I am floundering around in here 70 days later and loving the common goal and brotherhood we all share. Quit with you guys EDD! Crazy!
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I opened a Facebook thing 7 years ago. In one day every ding a ling from high school found me along with a shitload of relatives I don't even know. I freaked out and cancelled it. [/QUOTE]
'crackup'
That's some funny shit right there!...but true!
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Day 30: I want to say a few things. Yesterday, I posted this intro, and it made me a little nervous. Y'all responded to me in a way I could not have imagined. Your words, honestly, caused a serious stir of emotions... one i really did not expect and am not used to. Ok, thats enough of that except to say, "thank you. "
Your support strengthened my quit, and changed my behavior significantly. I reached out to some people on threads and in PMs, and tried my best to offer encouragement, maybe a little advice, and gratitude. Last night at dinner, I broke the news of my 29 days of freedom from nicotine to friends and got some in person attaboys that meant a lot to me as well. Still, it made me realize the value of having FELLOW QUITTERS in my life. People who understand. People who dont assume I'm home free. People who encourage me to keep my guard up, not let it down. People who know about the craves, the crazy digestion system issues, the crazy appetite, the mouth stuff. Ill repeat myself, KTC is an INCREDIBLE resource, one that I am glad is in my life. Thats you all, and youre all a bunch of CLASS A people that I am blessed to know.
These realizations, and the contacts I made, made yesterday the best day of my quit.
Quit on, steakbomb18, b-loMatt, brettlees, apogeeammo, scowick65, skoalmonster, californiaslim, krusty, wmcatty, wt57, sam83, etxaggie, applejack, pbrain, derk 40, and Zillah cowboy
Hope you all dont mind if I quit with YOU, LF, every damn day.
Hit the nail on the head. There are literally not enough hours in the day to echo the comments made by all the champions on KTC. From the veterans that establish the code and roll out the welcome mat, to the newbies that get each other's backs and offer assistance to relative strangers early-on, it's enough to give the most skeptical minds pause. Thank YOU, Canvas, for your powerful words and continued inspiration. Proudly quit with you today, and everyday.
its touching when you catch that realization of what happens here on the site, as when used properly it does so much more than just quitting nicotine..
great job, keep it up
I think I got a little sumpin' in my eye! 'cry'
Very well said Mr Canvasback and I am happy to be quit with you today!
No turning back now. No reason to cave. You get it. Keep working your quit and doing what has gotten you this far.
Also, gonna be upset if you aren't QLF with all of us EDD.
Quit on
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Day 30: I want to say a few things. Yesterday, I posted this intro, and it made me a little nervous. Y'all responded to me in a way I could not have imagined. Your words, honestly, caused a serious stir of emotions... one i really did not expect and am not used to. Ok, thats enough of that except to say, "thank you. "
Your support strengthened my quit, and changed my behavior significantly. I reached out to some people on threads and in PMs, and tried my best to offer encouragement, maybe a little advice, and gratitude. Last night at dinner, I broke the news of my 29 days of freedom from nicotine to friends and got some in person attaboys that meant a lot to me as well. Still, it made me realize the value of having FELLOW QUITTERS in my life. People who understand. People who dont assume I'm home free. People who encourage me to keep my guard up, not let it down. People who know about the craves, the crazy digestion system issues, the crazy appetite, the mouth stuff. Ill repeat myself, KTC is an INCREDIBLE resource, one that I am glad is in my life. Thats you all, and youre all a bunch of CLASS A people that I am blessed to know.
These realizations, and the contacts I made, made yesterday the best day of my quit.
Quit on, steakbomb18, b-loMatt, brettlees, apogeeammo, scowick65, skoalmonster, californiaslim, krusty, wmcatty, wt57, sam83, etxaggie, applejack, pbrain, derk 40, and Zillah cowboy
Hope you all dont mind if I quit with YOU, LF, every damn day.
Hit the nail on the head. There are literally not enough hours in the day to echo the comments made by all the champions on KTC. From the veterans that establish the code and roll out the welcome mat, to the newbies that get each other's backs and offer assistance to relative strangers early-on, it's enough to give the most skeptical minds pause. Thank YOU, Canvas, for your powerful words and continued inspiration. Proudly quit with you today, and everyday.
its touching when you catch that realization of what happens here on the site, as when used properly it does so much more than just quitting nicotine..
great job, keep it up
I think I got a little sumpin' in my eye! 'cry'
Very well said Mr Canvasback and I am happy to be quit with you today!
No turning back now. No reason to cave. You get it. Keep working your quit and doing what has gotten you this far.
Also, gonna be upset if you aren't QLF with all of us EDD.
Quit on
"People who dont assume I'm home free. " That is such a key statement. Non addicts cannot possibly understand. You are not home free. Far from it. In fact you are at risk, because of what you did to yourself with nictotine. The good news is this: jUST FOR TODAY you are homefree, BECAUSE I SEE YOUR NAME ON THE ROLL CALL. And I am begining to see that you are a man of your word. Take comfort in that.
You need anything, give me a shout bufflehead, ahem, I mean canvasback.
Ryan
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I just had the pleasure to meet Canvasback in person tonight, at a DC area meetup arranged by Grizzlyhasclaws (Feb 2014) during a time when I was in the area for work. Although he was very early in his quit, Canvasback took it on himself to make it to a local area meetup he saw posted in the meetups board. I"m glad he did, as i have cemented another solid quitter into my accountability and support network by meeting this man face to face. I'm glad to have him in my camp, as he is committed to doing the quit right.
He is younger and, I would argue, smarter than me because he is quitting at an age i could only wish to have chosen to quit. More than that, he is "Drinking the Koolaid" in full awarenees of all that means. He gets it. He is making plans for a life without dipping, a new life. For example, he made plans tonight to pursue an interest- MLB games in the spring, with support to help him remain dip-free. That's the kind of serious forethought i look for in someone I can rely on to help me stay quit.
Canvasback is a fine example of the sort of person that makes the difference for me here at KTC- the kind of man how helps me do what I have to do. I"m very glad to have met him, and will look forward to the next time.
Thanks for taking the initiative Canvasback, and know that I am proud to quit with you, LF, EDD!
p.s. here's the link we discussed: Nicotine Addiction 101 (http://whyquit.com/whyquit/linksaaddiction.html)
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I just had the pleasure to meet Canvasback in person tonight, at a DC area meetup arranged by Grizzlyhasclaws (Feb 2014) during a time when I was in the area for work. Although he was very early in his quit, Canvasback took it on himself to make it to a local area meetup he saw posted in the meetups board. I"m glad he did, as i have cemented another solid quitter into my accountability and support network by meeting this man face to face. I'm glad to have him in my camp, as he is committed to doing the quit right.
He is younger and, I would argue, smarter than me because he is quitting at an age i could only wish to have chosen to quit. More than that, he is "Drinking the Koolaid" in full awarenees of all that means. He gets it. He is making plans for a life without dipping, a new life. For example, he made plans tonight to pursue an interest- MLB games in the spring, with support to help him remain dip-free. That's the kind of serious forethought i look for in someone I can rely on to help me stay quit.
Canvasback is a fine example of the sort of person that makes the difference for me here at KTC- the kind of man how helps me do what I have to do. I"m very glad to have met him, and will look forward to the next time.
Thanks for taking the initiative Canvasback, and know that I am proud to quit with you, LF, EDD!
The meetup with canvasback and Brettlees strengthened my quit 10 times. Now I know that some hard core quitters will punch me in the mouth before I even think of caving. It was a pleasure to meet both of you tonight.
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I just had the pleasure to meet Canvasback in person tonight, at a DC area meetup arranged by Grizzlyhasclaws (Feb 2014) during a time when I was in the area for work. Although he was very early in his quit, Canvasback took it on himself to make it to a local area meetup he saw posted in the meetups board. I"m glad he did, as i have cemented another solid quitter into my accountability and support network by meeting this man face to face. I'm glad to have him in my camp, as he is committed to doing the quit right.
He is younger and, I would argue, smarter than me because he is quitting at an age i could only wish to have chosen to quit. More than that, he is "Drinking the Koolaid" in full awarenees of all that means. He gets it. He is making plans for a life without dipping, a new life. For example, he made plans tonight to pursue an interest- MLB games in the spring, with support to help him remain dip-free. That's the kind of serious forethought i look for in someone I can rely on to help me stay quit.
Canvasback is a fine example of the sort of person that makes the difference for me here at KTC- the kind of man how helps me do what I have to do. I"m very glad to have met him, and will look forward to the next time.
Thanks for taking the initiative Canvasback, and know that I am proud to quit with you, LF, EDD!
The meetup with canvasback and Brettlees strengthened my quit 10 times. Now I know that some hard core quitters will punch me in the mouth before I even think of caving. It was a pleasure to meet both of you tonight.
Sometimes, I express myself best in few words, rather than many.
1. This site is awesome.
2. Thank you both.
3. Quit on.
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Day 38. Weekend quit. Feeling good.
A few of thoughts here:
1. I am learning to anticipate tricky situations, and prepare for them. This is helpful.
2. I am learning to hate nicotine. A very different attitude then I had early in my quit. This site has lots of good tools to help us hate nicotine. Not idolize it. Think:"I'm so glad I can go shooting without a dip." Not:"will this even be fun without dip?"
3. I've given up on having anyone outside of ktc understand. I have relied a little on my wife, but she thinks I've got this thing whipped. I am an addict. I am not cured.
4. Fake dip: I have never tried it. I am tempted to get some, but I'd like to hear the conventional wisdom on it. I'd like to think I could keep it around as emergency cave prevention, but I bet i would just chew through it. It's a hard thing to think about because it doesn't have nicotine, so I don't know exactly how my brain will react to it. Might even be nice to throw in when I'm around other dippers? But I'm afraid it's too close to the real thing, and that my desire to try it is really based out of desire to dip. Also, I've a made it 38 +1s without, and am enjoying being free from spitters and stains. Thoughts?
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Day 38. Weekend quit. Feeling good.
A few of thoughts here:
1. I am learning to anticipate tricky situations, and prepare for them. This is helpful.
2. I am learning to hate nicotine. A very different attitude then I had early in my quit. This site has lots of good tools to help us hate nicotine. Not idolize it. Think:"I'm so glad I can go shooting without a dip." Not:"will this even be fun without dip?"
3. I've given up on having anyone outside of ktc understand. I have relied a little on my wife, but she thinks I've got this thing whipped. I am an addict. I am not cured.
4. Fake dip: I have never tried it. I am tempted to get some, but I'd like to hear the conventional wisdom on it. I'd like to think I could keep it around as emergency cave prevention, but I bet i would just chew through it. It's a hard thing to think about because it doesn't have nicotine, so I don't know exactly how my brain will react to it. Might even be nice to throw in when I'm around other dippers? But I'm afraid it's too close to the real thing, and that my desire to try it is really based out of desire to dip. Also, I've a made it 38 +1s without, and am enjoying being free from spitters and stains. Thoughts?
If the most you are worried about is the fake you are doing great. I used it until about 40 days in and it helped me. I tossed it with no problem.
If you've made it this long without it maybe you should just keep doing what your doing. Your on the back portion of 30 days. At this point I don't think the fake will make things easier. In no time your going to come around that first corner. Just saying,, up to you, but it looks like you already got things moving in the right direction. You actually accomplish the same things with toothpicks, gum, candy, sunflower seeds. Stay quit,, that's the most important thing you can do bro. Great job and glad to be quit with you.
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Day 38. Weekend quit. Feeling good.
A few of thoughts here:
1. I am learning to anticipate tricky situations, and prepare for them. This is helpful.
2. I am learning to hate nicotine. A very different attitude then I had early in my quit. This site has lots of good tools to help us hate nicotine. Not idolize it. Think:"I'm so glad I can go shooting without a dip." Not:"will this even be fun without dip?"
3. I've given up on having anyone outside of ktc understand. I have relied a little on my wife, but she thinks I've got this thing whipped. I am an addict. I am not cured.
4. Fake dip: I have never tried it. I am tempted to get some, but I'd like to hear the conventional wisdom on it. I'd like to think I could keep it around as emergency cave prevention, but I bet i would just chew through it. It's a hard thing to think about because it doesn't have nicotine, so I don't know exactly how my brain will react to it. Might even be nice to throw in when I'm around other dippers? But I'm afraid it's too close to the real thing, and that my desire to try it is really based out of desire to dip. Also, I've a made it 38 +1s without, and am enjoying being free from spitters and stains. Thoughts?
If the most you are worried about is the fake you are doing great. I used it until about 40 days in and it helped me. I tossed it with no problem.
If you've made it this long without it maybe you should just keep doing what your doing. Your on the back portion of 30 days. At this point I don't think the fake will make things easier. In no time your going to come around that first corner. Just saying,, up to you, but it looks like you already got things moving in the right direction. You actually accomplish the same things with toothpicks, gum, candy, sunflower seeds. Stay quit,, that's the most important thing you can do bro. Great job and glad to be quit with you.
I got some for emergencies. You never know. No harm in an extra layer of protection. I wouldn't recommend it in place of seeds candy gum. Just if shit gets real hairy.
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Day 38. Weekend quit. Feeling good.
A few of thoughts here:
1. I am learning to anticipate tricky situations, and prepare for them. This is helpful.
2. I am learning to hate nicotine. A very different attitude then I had early in my quit. This site has lots of good tools to help us hate nicotine. Not idolize it. Think:"I'm so glad I can go shooting without a dip." Not:"will this even be fun without dip?"
3. I've given up on having anyone outside of ktc understand. I have relied a little on my wife, but she thinks I've got this thing whipped. I am an addict. I am not cured.
4. Fake dip: I have never tried it. I am tempted to get some, but I'd like to hear the conventional wisdom on it. I'd like to think I could keep it around as emergency cave prevention, but I bet i would just chew through it. It's a hard thing to think about because it doesn't have nicotine, so I don't know exactly how my brain will react to it. Might even be nice to throw in when I'm around other dippers? But I'm afraid it's too close to the real thing, and that my desire to try it is really based out of desire to dip. Also, I've a made it 38 +1s without, and am enjoying being free from spitters and stains. Thoughts?
If the most you are worried about is the fake you are doing great. I used it until about 40 days in and it helped me. I tossed it with no problem.
If you've made it this long without it maybe you should just keep doing what your doing. Your on the back portion of 30 days. At this point I don't think the fake will make things easier. In no time your going to come around that first corner. Just saying,, up to you, but it looks like you already got things moving in the right direction. You actually accomplish the same things with toothpicks, gum, candy, sunflower seeds. Stay quit,, that's the most important thing you can do bro. Great job and glad to be quit with you.
I got some for emergencies. You never know. No harm in an extra layer of protection. I wouldn't recommend it in place of seeds candy gum. Just if shit gets real hairy.
i would have tended to agree with srans since you have come so far- but now am leaning towards Griz's camp on this one, after reading rdad's story in his intro in the last day or two. I haven't used it yet, and don't think i will need to.
The main thing is, NICE WORK reflecting like this on the board here, and in planning ahead on how to best protect your quit!
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Day 38. Weekend quit. Feeling good.
A few of thoughts here:
1. I am learning to anticipate tricky situations, and prepare for them. This is helpful.
2. I am learning to hate nicotine. A very different attitude then I had early in my quit. This site has lots of good tools to help us hate nicotine. Not idolize it. Think:"I'm so glad I can go shooting without a dip." Not:"will this even be fun without dip?"
3. I've given up on having anyone outside of ktc understand. I have relied a little on my wife, but she thinks I've got this thing whipped. I am an addict. I am not cured.
4. Fake dip: I have never tried it. I am tempted to get some, but I'd like to hear the conventional wisdom on it. I'd like to think I could keep it around as emergency cave prevention, but I bet i would just chew through it. It's a hard thing to think about because it doesn't have nicotine, so I don't know exactly how my brain will react to it. Might even be nice to throw in when I'm around other dippers? But I'm afraid it's too close to the real thing, and that my desire to try it is really based out of desire to dip. Also, I've a made it 38 +1s without, and am enjoying being free from spitters and stains. Thoughts?
If the most you are worried about is the fake you are doing great. I used it until about 40 days in and it helped me. I tossed it with no problem.
If you've made it this long without it maybe you should just keep doing what your doing. Your on the back portion of 30 days. At this point I don't think the fake will make things easier. In no time your going to come around that first corner. Just saying,, up to you, but it looks like you already got things moving in the right direction. You actually accomplish the same things with toothpicks, gum, candy, sunflower seeds. Stay quit,, that's the most important thing you can do bro. Great job and glad to be quit with you.
I got some for emergencies. You never know. No harm in an extra layer of protection. I wouldn't recommend it in place of seeds candy gum. Just if shit gets real hairy.
i would have tended to agree with srans since you have come so far- but now am leaning towards Griz's camp on this one, after reading rdad's story in his intro in the last day or two. I haven't used it yet, and don't think i will need to.
The main thing is, NICE WORK reflecting like this on the board here, and in planning ahead on how to best protect your quit!
Thanks guys. Emergencies makes sense- especially now that Brett pointed me towards rdad's intro.
Olympic watching, USA cheering, pizza eating, bourbon drinking, wife away babysitting, jolly rancher chewing kind of Saturday here at canvasbacks house. Dip free feels great
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Day 38. Weekend quit. Feeling good.
A few of thoughts here:
1. I am learning to anticipate tricky situations, and prepare for them. This is helpful.
2. I am learning to hate nicotine. A very different attitude then I had early in my quit. This site has lots of good tools to help us hate nicotine. Not idolize it. Think:"I'm so glad I can go shooting without a dip." Not:"will this even be fun without dip?"
3. I've given up on having anyone outside of ktc understand. I have relied a little on my wife, but she thinks I've got this thing whipped. I am an addict. I am not cured.
4. Fake dip: I have never tried it. I am tempted to get some, but I'd like to hear the conventional wisdom on it. I'd like to think I could keep it around as emergency cave prevention, but I bet i would just chew through it. It's a hard thing to think about because it doesn't have nicotine, so I don't know exactly how my brain will react to it. Might even be nice to throw in when I'm around other dippers? But I'm afraid it's too close to the real thing, and that my desire to try it is really based out of desire to dip. Also, I've a made it 38 +1s without, and am enjoying being free from spitters and stains. Thoughts?
If the most you are worried about is the fake you are doing great. I used it until about 40 days in and it helped me. I tossed it with no problem.
If you've made it this long without it maybe you should just keep doing what your doing. Your on the back portion of 30 days. At this point I don't think the fake will make things easier. In no time your going to come around that first corner. Just saying,, up to you, but it looks like you already got things moving in the right direction. You actually accomplish the same things with toothpicks, gum, candy, sunflower seeds. Stay quit,, that's the most important thing you can do bro. Great job and glad to be quit with you.
I got some for emergencies. You never know. No harm in an extra layer of protection. I wouldn't recommend it in place of seeds candy gum. Just if shit gets real hairy.
i would have tended to agree with srans since you have come so far- but now am leaning towards Griz's camp on this one, after reading rdad's story in his intro in the last day or two. I haven't used it yet, and don't think i will need to.
The main thing is, NICE WORK reflecting like this on the board here, and in planning ahead on how to best protect your quit!
Thanks guys. Emergencies makes sense- especially now that Brett pointed me towards rdad's intro.
Olympic watching, USA cheering, pizza eating, bourbon drinking, wife away babysitting, jolly rancher chewing kind of Saturday here at canvasbacks house. Dip free feels great
just watch the alcohol - yet another ' quit ruined by celebratory activities' 'bang head'
Moderation ....... Is all I'm saying
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Day 38. Weekend quit. Feeling good.
A few of thoughts here:
1. I am learning to anticipate tricky situations, and prepare for them. This is helpful.
2. I am learning to hate nicotine. A very different attitude then I had early in my quit. This site has lots of good tools to help us hate nicotine. Not idolize it. Think:"I'm so glad I can go shooting without a dip." Not:"will this even be fun without dip?"
3. I've given up on having anyone outside of ktc understand. I have relied a little on my wife, but she thinks I've got this thing whipped. I am an addict. I am not cured.
4. Fake dip: I have never tried it. I am tempted to get some, but I'd like to hear the conventional wisdom on it. I'd like to think I could keep it around as emergency cave prevention, but I bet i would just chew through it. It's a hard thing to think about because it doesn't have nicotine, so I don't know exactly how my brain will react to it. Might even be nice to throw in when I'm around other dippers? But I'm afraid it's too close to the real thing, and that my desire to try it is really based out of desire to dip. Also, I've a made it 38 +1s without, and am enjoying being free from spitters and stains. Thoughts?
If the most you are worried about is the fake you are doing great. I used it until about 40 days in and it helped me. I tossed it with no problem.
If you've made it this long without it maybe you should just keep doing what your doing. Your on the back portion of 30 days. At this point I don't think the fake will make things easier. In no time your going to come around that first corner. Just saying,, up to you, but it looks like you already got things moving in the right direction. You actually accomplish the same things with toothpicks, gum, candy, sunflower seeds. Stay quit,, that's the most important thing you can do bro. Great job and glad to be quit with you.
I got some for emergencies. You never know. No harm in an extra layer of protection. I wouldn't recommend it in place of seeds candy gum. Just if shit gets real hairy.
i would have tended to agree with srans since you have come so far- but now am leaning towards Griz's camp on this one, after reading rdad's story in his intro in the last day or two. I haven't used it yet, and don't think i will need to.
The main thing is, NICE WORK reflecting like this on the board here, and in planning ahead on how to best protect your quit!
Thanks guys. Emergencies makes sense- especially now that Brett pointed me towards rdad's intro.
Olympic watching, USA cheering, pizza eating, bourbon drinking, wife away babysitting, jolly rancher chewing kind of Saturday here at canvasbacks house. Dip free feels great
just watch the alcohol - yet another ' quit ruined by celebratory activities' 'bang head'
Moderation ....... Is all I'm saying
Thanks for the wisdom cbird. And you got it. Moderation. My quit is the most important thing to me.
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4. Fake dip: I have never tried it. I am tempted to get some, but I'd like to hear the conventional wisdom on it. I'd like to think I could keep it around as emergency cave prevention, but I bet i would just chew through it. It's a hard thing to think about because it doesn't have nicotine, so I don't know exactly how my brain will react to it. Might even be nice to throw in when I'm around other dippers? But I'm afraid it's too close to the real thing, and that my desire to try it is really based out of desire to dip. Also, I've a made it 38 +1s without, and am enjoying being free from spitters and stains. Thoughts?
Different schools of thought on this one. For me, the entire act of using dip is a turn off and fake dip allows you to engage in the act of dipping, just dipping with something that doesn't have nicotine. Personally, I like what ZillahCowboy wrote on his intro thread, which nicely elaborates on this type of experience. Yet despite differing opinions on fake dip, there is one consistency we all agree upon. If you need to use fake dip to keep from putting nicotine in your mouth, then by all means use fake dip.
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4. Fake dip: I have never tried it. I am tempted to get some, but I'd like to hear the conventional wisdom on it. I'd like to think I could keep it around as emergency cave prevention, but I bet i would just chew through it. It's a hard thing to think about because it doesn't have nicotine, so I don't know exactly how my brain will react to it. Might even be nice to throw in when I'm around other dippers? But I'm afraid it's too close to the real thing, and that my desire to try it is really based out of desire to dip. Also, I've a made it 38 +1s without, and am enjoying being free from spitters and stains. Thoughts?
Different schools of thought on this one. For me, the entire act of using dip is a turn off and fake dip allows you to engage in the act of dipping, just dipping with something that doesn't have nicotine. Personally, I like what ZillahCowboy wrote on his intro thread, which nicely elaborates on this type of experience. Yet despite differing opinions on fake dip, there is one consistency we all agree upon. If you need to use fake dip to keep from putting nicotine in your mouth, then by all means use fake dip.
Everyone has a different take on this. I was terrified of fake dip and quite frankly I still am at over 600 days. Just way too close to home for me.... On the flip side, lots of guys here have used or still use it. Whatever works bro - that's the secret. Whatever works for you, you run with it. Quit on!
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4. Fake dip: I have never tried it. I am tempted to get some, but I'd like to hear the conventional wisdom on it. I'd like to think I could keep it around as emergency cave prevention, but I bet i would just chew through it. It's a hard thing to think about because it doesn't have nicotine, so I don't know exactly how my brain will react to it. Might even be nice to throw in when I'm around other dippers? But I'm afraid it's too close to the real thing, and that my desire to try it is really based out of desire to dip. Also, I've a made it 38 +1s without, and am enjoying being free from spitters and stains. Thoughts?
Different schools of thought on this one. For me, the entire act of using dip is a turn off and fake dip allows you to engage in the act of dipping, just dipping with something that doesn't have nicotine. Personally, I like what ZillahCowboy wrote on his intro thread, which nicely elaborates on this type of experience. Yet despite differing opinions on fake dip, there is one consistency we all agree upon. If you need to use fake dip to keep from putting nicotine in your mouth, then by all means use fake dip.
Everyone has a different take on this. I was terrified of fake dip and quite frankly I still am at over 600 days. Just way too close to home for me.... On the flip side, lots of guys here have used or still use it. Whatever works bro - that's the secret. Whatever works for you, you run with it. Quit on!
I recommend trying it BEFORE you find yourself in an emergency. Decide early if you like it. If you end up in a crisis and then drive to a store to get some to try, you may find it go haywire. I went to walmart a few times in a crisis and then found they were sold out. That was a close call. It would have been too easy to buy a can of grizzly at that point. If you like it.... Keep a supply on hand. If you dont like it.... No harm done! It's a personal preference.
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40 days-- NICE! keep it up, you're doing exactly what you need to do!
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I need to air the following thoughts publicly, as a layer of accountability.
Today is day 48. On day 50 (which is a milestone of sorts, one that I plan to take pride in), I have a long road trip.
615 miles, 9 hours, 15 minutes. Alone. Just me and my thoughts.
This is my moment of honesty: I am terrified. Perhaps it wont be as scary as I am imagining, but I know myself, and I know that every gas station I pass will be a trigger. So, I am going to detail my plan here, and ask your support in it.
1. Explain fear and plan to friends on KTC in my intro.
2. Same explanation to wife.
3. Post roll before I start the pickup.
4. Tools- water, seeds, jolly ranchers, gum, KTC numbers and friendships.
5. Hatred of nicotine.
6. Follow up on intro when I arrive.
I'm not trying to be a doomsday, nancy pants over here. Im just simply recognizing a potential weak link coming up, and I'm doing what I can to shore it up before it happens. I am not losing sleep over this, but I am guarding my quit with my life... because thats what it is to me: life.
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Make sure you have a phone charger in that truck. You need another number, I will give you mine.
Let's not even let caving enter our mind. That door is shut, NAFAR, positive quit attitude and your friends here will get you through.
Send me a PM if you need another number.
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I need to air the following thoughts publicly, as a layer of accountability.
Today is day 48. On day 50 (which is a milestone of sorts, one that I plan to take pride in), I have a long road trip.
615 miles, 9 hours, 15 minutes. Alone. Just me and my thoughts.
This is my moment of honesty: I am terrified. Perhaps it wont be as scary as I am imagining, but I know myself, and I know that every gas station I pass will be a trigger. So, I am going to detail my plan here, and ask your support in it.
1. Explain fear and plan to friends on KTC in my intro.
2. Same explanation to wife.
3. Post roll before I start the pickup.
4. Tools- water, seeds, jolly ranchers, gum, KTC numbers and friendships.
5. Hatred of nicotine.
6. Follow up on intro when I arrive.
I'm not trying to be a doomsday, nancy pants over here. Im just simply recognizing a potential weak link coming up, and I'm doing what I can to shore it up before it happens. I am not losing sleep over this, but I am guarding my quit with my life... because thats what it is to me: life.
I respect the HECK out of this. Nice, nice work Canvasback. You will make it because you are this committed. If it gets hard, that's just another hard crave or two that you will slap to the curb and stomp the living daylights out of, never to be seen again. Count me among those you call or text if you need help.
Alterative framing to consider trying out, too- sometimes during the trip, notice how nice it is not to have to worrry about dipping, about spitting, about the mess in the vehicle. Notice how you can enjoy so many other things since you are not distracted by the old habit and addiction. Soak in that freedom.
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I need to air the following thoughts publicly, as a layer of accountability.
Today is day 48. On day 50 (which is a milestone of sorts, one that I plan to take pride in), I have a long road trip.
615 miles, 9 hours, 15 minutes. Alone. Just me and my thoughts.
This is my moment of honesty: I am terrified. Perhaps it wont be as scary as I am imagining, but I know myself, and I know that every gas station I pass will be a trigger. So, I am going to detail my plan here, and ask your support in it.
1. Explain fear and plan to friends on KTC in my intro.
2. Same explanation to wife.
3. Post roll before I start the pickup.
4. Tools- water, seeds, jolly ranchers, gum, KTC numbers and friendships.
5. Hatred of nicotine.
6. Follow up on intro when I arrive.
I'm not trying to be a doomsday, nancy pants over here. Im just simply recognizing a potential weak link coming up, and I'm doing what I can to shore it up before it happens. I am not losing sleep over this, but I am guarding my quit with my life... because thats what it is to me: life.
I respect the HECK out of this. Nice, nice work Canvasback. You will make it because you are this committed. If it gets hard, that's just another hard crave or two that you will slap to the curb and stomp the living daylights out of, never to be seen again. Count me among those you call or text if you need help.
Alterative framing to consider trying out, too- sometimes during the trip, notice how nice it is not to have to worrry about dipping, about spitting, about the mess in the vehicle. Notice how you can enjoy so many other things since you are not distracted by the old habit and addiction. Soak in that freedom.
Be prepared, but head straight in. You've proved you can live life without the poison. This is one more obstacle that must be added to your resume.
Pop the hood of the car/yourself and you will not find anywhere for the poison. As a matter of fact if you add a little to the gas the vehicle/you will not run right, eventually at all.
Get some toothpicks, candy and straws. Take the scenic root through the hills and parks. Enjoy the drive. No longer does the poison dictate what we can and can't do without it.
Privilege to be quit with you. 50, what a climb. Keep climbing canvas. Lotta good stuff coming.
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I need to air the following thoughts publicly, as a layer of accountability.
Today is day 48. On day 50 (which is a milestone of sorts, one that I plan to take pride in), I have a long road trip.
615 miles, 9 hours, 15 minutes. Alone. Just me and my thoughts.
This is my moment of honesty: I am terrified. Perhaps it wont be as scary as I am imagining, but I know myself, and I know that every gas station I pass will be a trigger. So, I am going to detail my plan here, and ask your support in it.
1. Explain fear and plan to friends on KTC in my intro.
2. Same explanation to wife.
3. Post roll before I start the pickup.
4. Tools- water, seeds, jolly ranchers, gum, KTC numbers and friendships.
5. Hatred of nicotine.
6. Follow up on intro when I arrive.
I'm not trying to be a doomsday, nancy pants over here. Im just simply recognizing a potential weak link coming up, and I'm doing what I can to shore it up before it happens. I am not losing sleep over this, but I am guarding my quit with my life... because thats what it is to me: life.
I respect the HECK out of this. Nice, nice work Canvasback. You will make it because you are this committed. If it gets hard, that's just another hard crave or two that you will slap to the curb and stomp the living daylights out of, never to be seen again. Count me among those you call or text if you need help.
Alterative framing to consider trying out, too- sometimes during the trip, notice how nice it is not to have to worrry about dipping, about spitting, about the mess in the vehicle. Notice how you can enjoy so many other things since you are not distracted by the old habit and addiction. Soak in that freedom.
Be prepared, but head straight in. You've proved you can live life without the poison. This is one more obstacle that must be added to your resume.
Pop the hood of the car/yourself and you will not find anywhere for the poison. As a matter of fact if you add a little to the gas the vehicle/you will not run right, eventually at all.
Get some toothpicks, candy and straws. Take the scenic root through the hills and parks. Enjoy the drive. No longer does the poison dictate what we can and can't do without it.
Privilege to be quit with you. 50, what a climb. Keep climbing canvas. Lotta good stuff coming.
Good that you have a plan. You'll do fine. Call me if you need to shoot the shit.
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I need to air the following thoughts publicly, as a layer of accountability.
Today is day 48. On day 50 (which is a milestone of sorts, one that I plan to take pride in), I have a long road trip.
615 miles, 9 hours, 15 minutes. Alone. Just me and my thoughts.
This is my moment of honesty: I am terrified. Perhaps it wont be as scary as I am imagining, but I know myself, and I know that every gas station I pass will be a trigger. So, I am going to detail my plan here, and ask your support in it.
1. Explain fear and plan to friends on KTC in my intro.
2. Same explanation to wife.
3. Post roll before I start the pickup.
4. Tools- water, seeds, jolly ranchers, gum, KTC numbers and friendships.
5. Hatred of nicotine.
6. Follow up on intro when I arrive.
I'm not trying to be a doomsday, nancy pants over here. Im just simply recognizing a potential weak link coming up, and I'm doing what I can to shore it up before it happens. I am not losing sleep over this, but I am guarding my quit with my life... because thats what it is to me: life.
A wise man whose opinion I greatly value gave me the following guidance / support early in my quit:
"ODAAT is an important mindset in the first couple of weeks.
You will find your mind wondering to 'If I want dip this much today, how bad am I going to want next week?'
It's a trick. It gets EASIER, not harder.
Just keep yourself from dipping today. Worry about tomorrow, tomorrow."
I've referred back to this when I've gotten anxious about potential triggers. Hope it helps -- and thanks for sending to me in the first place, Canvas.
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I need to air the following thoughts publicly, as a layer of accountability.
Today is day 48. On day 50 (which is a milestone of sorts, one that I plan to take pride in), I have a long road trip.
615 miles, 9 hours, 15 minutes. Alone. Just me and my thoughts.
This is my moment of honesty: I am terrified. Perhaps it wont be as scary as I am imagining, but I know myself, and I know that every gas station I pass will be a trigger. So, I am going to detail my plan here, and ask your support in it.
1. Explain fear and plan to friends on KTC in my intro.
2. Same explanation to wife.
3. Post roll before I start the pickup.
4. Tools- water, seeds, jolly ranchers, gum, KTC numbers and friendships.
5. Hatred of nicotine.
6. Follow up on intro when I arrive.
I'm not trying to be a doomsday, nancy pants over here. Im just simply recognizing a potential weak link coming up, and I'm doing what I can to shore it up before it happens. I am not losing sleep over this, but I am guarding my quit with my life... because thats what it is to me: life.
A wise man whose opinion I greatly value gave me the following guidance / support early in my quit:
"ODAAT is an important mindset in the first couple of weeks.
You will find your mind wondering to 'If I want dip this much today, how bad am I going to want next week?'
It's a trick. It gets EASIER, not harder.
Just keep yourself from dipping today. Worry about tomorrow, tomorrow."
I've referred back to this when I've gotten anxious about potential triggers. Hope it helps -- and thanks for sending to me in the first place, Canvas.
Canvasback
There is nothing "nancy pants" about admitting the power dip had over you and making a plan stay quit. That is what you are here for. The fact that you are planning for your trip and filling your toolbox means you are serious about this shit. Only the serious remain quit. Good job!
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I need to air the following thoughts publicly, as a layer of accountability.
Today is day 48. On day 50 (which is a milestone of sorts, one that I plan to take pride in), I have a long road trip.
615 miles, 9 hours, 15 minutes. Alone. Just me and my thoughts.
This is my moment of honesty: I am terrified. Perhaps it wont be as scary as I am imagining, but I know myself, and I know that every gas station I pass will be a trigger. So, I am going to detail my plan here, and ask your support in it.
1. Explain fear and plan to friends on KTC in my intro.
2. Same explanation to wife.
3. Post roll before I start the pickup.
4. Tools- water, seeds, jolly ranchers, gum, KTC numbers and friendships.
5. Hatred of nicotine.
6. Follow up on intro when I arrive.
I'm not trying to be a doomsday, nancy pants over here. Im just simply recognizing a potential weak link coming up, and I'm doing what I can to shore it up before it happens. I am not losing sleep over this, but I am guarding my quit with my life... because thats what it is to me: life.
A wise man whose opinion I greatly value gave me the following guidance / support early in my quit:
"ODAAT is an important mindset in the first couple of weeks.
You will find your mind wondering to 'If I want dip this much today, how bad am I going to want next week?'
It's a trick. It gets EASIER, not harder.
Just keep yourself from dipping today. Worry about tomorrow, tomorrow."
I've referred back to this when I've gotten anxious about potential triggers. Hope it helps -- and thanks for sending to me in the first place, Canvas.
Canvasback
There is nothing "nancy pants" about admitting the power dip had over you and making a plan stay quit. That is what you are here for. The fact that you are planning for your trip and filling your toolbox means you are serious about this shit. Only the serious remain quit. Good job!
You can do this drive whether it happened today or in 2 days... don't sweat it and overthink it. You own this quit you own your decisions now. You have hit similar obstacles during your 48 days have passed. Why would this be different. You are quit you can conquer any challenge today.
You came up with a plan that plan is hopefully damn near what you are doing today to stay quit.
Now, what you need to do is stop stressing over a drive you are going to have in 2 days. We can't overanalyze get fixated on the future here. You need to get back to today just focus on being quit today. Nothing wrong with making special preps for a road trip because that is prudent... but driving yourself crazy stressing about it is not prudent. That is why we quit ODAAT.
Take a breath. Relax. Quit today.
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I need to air the following thoughts publicly, as a layer of accountability.
Today is day 48. On day 50 (which is a milestone of sorts, one that I plan to take pride in), I have a long road trip.
615 miles, 9 hours, 15 minutes. Alone. Just me and my thoughts.
This is my moment of honesty: I am terrified. Perhaps it wont be as scary as I am imagining, but I know myself, and I know that every gas station I pass will be a trigger. So, I am going to detail my plan here, and ask your support in it.
1. Explain fear and plan to friends on KTC in my intro.
2. Same explanation to wife.
3. Post roll before I start the pickup.
4. Tools- water, seeds, jolly ranchers, gum, KTC numbers and friendships.
5. Hatred of nicotine.
6. Follow up on intro when I arrive.
I'm not trying to be a doomsday, nancy pants over here. Im just simply recognizing a potential weak link coming up, and I'm doing what I can to shore it up before it happens. I am not losing sleep over this, but I am guarding my quit with my life... because thats what it is to me: life.
A wise man whose opinion I greatly value gave me the following guidance / support early in my quit:
"ODAAT is an important mindset in the first couple of weeks.
You will find your mind wondering to 'If I want dip this much today, how bad am I going to want next week?'
It's a trick. It gets EASIER, not harder.
Just keep yourself from dipping today. Worry about tomorrow, tomorrow."
I've referred back to this when I've gotten anxious about potential triggers. Hope it helps -- and thanks for sending to me in the first place, Canvas.
Canvasback
There is nothing "nancy pants" about admitting the power dip had over you and making a plan stay quit. That is what you are here for. The fact that you are planning for your trip and filling your toolbox means you are serious about this shit. Only the serious remain quit. Good job!
You can do this drive whether it happened today or in 2 days... don't sweat it and overthink it. You own this quit you own your decisions now. You have hit similar obstacles during your 48 days have passed. Why would this be different. You are quit you can conquer any challenge today.
You came up with a plan that plan is hopefully damn near what you are doing today to stay quit.
Now, what you need to do is stop stressing over a drive you are going to have in 2 days. We can't overanalyze get fixated on the future here. You need to get back to today just focus on being quit today. Nothing wrong with making special preps for a road trip because that is prudent... but driving yourself crazy stressing about it is not prudent. That is why we quit ODAAT.
Take a breath. Relax. Quit today.
Let me add just one piece of advice that Diesel gave me early on in my quit...
"Get small" with your quit....days become hours, hours become minutes, minutes become seconds. The miles become 10th's of a mile. Manage it small.
That helped me not get overwhelmed by the magnitude of the task, project, road trip...etc. that was in front of me.
ZC
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I need to air the following thoughts publicly, as a layer of accountability.
Today is day 48. On day 50 (which is a milestone of sorts, one that I plan to take pride in), I have a long road trip.
615 miles, 9 hours, 15 minutes. Alone. Just me and my thoughts.
This is my moment of honesty: I am terrified. Perhaps it wont be as scary as I am imagining, but I know myself, and I know that every gas station I pass will be a trigger. So, I am going to detail my plan here, and ask your support in it.
1. Explain fear and plan to friends on KTC in my intro.
2. Same explanation to wife.
3. Post roll before I start the pickup.
4. Tools- water, seeds, jolly ranchers, gum, KTC numbers and friendships.
5. Hatred of nicotine.
6. Follow up on intro when I arrive.
I'm not trying to be a doomsday, nancy pants over here. Im just simply recognizing a potential weak link coming up, and I'm doing what I can to shore it up before it happens. I am not losing sleep over this, but I am guarding my quit with my life... because thats what it is to me: life.
A wise man whose opinion I greatly value gave me the following guidance / support early in my quit:
"ODAAT is an important mindset in the first couple of weeks.
You will find your mind wondering to 'If I want dip this much today, how bad am I going to want next week?'
It's a trick. It gets EASIER, not harder.
Just keep yourself from dipping today. Worry about tomorrow, tomorrow."
I've referred back to this when I've gotten anxious about potential triggers. Hope it helps -- and thanks for sending to me in the first place, Canvas.
Canvasback
There is nothing "nancy pants" about admitting the power dip had over you and making a plan stay quit. That is what you are here for. The fact that you are planning for your trip and filling your toolbox means you are serious about this shit. Only the serious remain quit. Good job!
You can do this drive whether it happened today or in 2 days... don't sweat it and overthink it. You own this quit you own your decisions now. You have hit similar obstacles during your 48 days have passed. Why would this be different. You are quit you can conquer any challenge today.
You came up with a plan that plan is hopefully damn near what you are doing today to stay quit.
Now, what you need to do is stop stressing over a drive you are going to have in 2 days. We can't overanalyze get fixated on the future here. You need to get back to today just focus on being quit today. Nothing wrong with making special preps for a road trip because that is prudent... but driving yourself crazy stressing about it is not prudent. That is why we quit ODAAT.
Take a breath. Relax. Quit today.
I like the post, Canvasback. You're going to encounter several "firsts" throughout your quit. The first road trip, the first hotel stay w/o the missus, the first time you're with a group of dippers, and so on. You will slay these dragons one at a time and doing so will strengthen your quit. Then, one day you will slay a dragon without even realizing it. I sat in a deer stand for a day and a half before I realized that dip hadn't even crossed my mind, for example. I used to not be able to imagine duck hunting without chew (got my first canvasback this year, btw) but now I can't imagine throwing away my quit. I have nightmares about it in fact!
In any event, post roll on day 49, and again on 50. I have no doubt in my mind that you will make it. Caving is not an option.
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Day 50...Nice work, Canvas! Safe travels, stay strong, and, if necessary, pull over to the side of the road to blow up some phones with texts. You got this, and quit with you today.
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Step 6. Follow up (planned accountability).
Took all the advice that you all so generously shared.
Ride was cake. And per Brett's advice, I was able to enjoy it and celebrate the freedom.
Every single day, I learn something (more like ten things) from all the bad ass quitters collected here.
Thanks! .... Again.
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Side note- if you store ktc numbers in your contacts under screen names- people will notice that and assume you're into some really kinky, freaky shit.
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Side note- if you store ktc numbers in your contacts under screen names- people will notice that and assume you're into some really kinky, freaky shit.
Well that just makes it fun now doesn't it. (All screen names for me) Bring it!
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Side note- if you store ktc numbers in your contacts under screen names- people will notice that and assume you're into some really kinky, freaky shit.
Well that just makes it fun now doesn't it. (All screen names for me) Bring it!
LOL! True that.
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Side note- if you store ktc numbers in your contacts under screen names- people will notice that and assume you're into some really kinky, freaky shit.
Well that just makes it fun now doesn't it. (All screen names for me) Bring it!
LOL! True that.
Especially if you have BloMatt in your phone!! 'crackup'
;)
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Here's to one-hundy, CB -- well done! See you on roll tomorrow AM, and every day through the next hundo. Inspired to quit with you any day.
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Here's to one-hundy, CB -- well done! See you on roll tomorrow AM, and every day through the next hundo. Inspired to quit with you any day.
Congrats on 100 and HOF! Well done sir!
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Here's to one-hundy, CB -- well done! See you on roll tomorrow AM, and every day through the next hundo. Inspired to quit with you any day.
Congrats on 100 and HOF! Well done sir!
Dude. Guy. Forget about it.
(you can have a full conversation with someone using only those three words/phrases). That's my congratulatory HOF advice for you. Awesome job brother.
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Here's to one-hundy, CB -- well done! See you on roll tomorrow AM, and every day through the next hundo. Inspired to quit with you any day.
Congrats on 100 and HOF! Well done sir!
Dude. Guy. Forget about it.
(you can have a full conversation with someone using only those three words/phrases). That's my congratulatory HOF advice for you. Awesome job brother.
Congrats on 100. Remember what got you here. ODAAT.
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Here's to one-hundy, CB -- well done! See you on roll tomorrow AM, and every day through the next hundo. Inspired to quit with you any day.
Congrats on 100 and HOF! Well done sir!
Dude. Guy. Forget about it.
(you can have a full conversation with someone using only those three words/phrases). That's my congratulatory HOF advice for you. Awesome job brother.
Congrats on 100. Remember what got you here. ODAAT.
Congrats Canvas!
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Here's to one-hundy, CB -- well done! See you on roll tomorrow AM, and every day through the next hundo. Inspired to quit with you any day.
Congrats on 100 and HOF! Well done sir!
Dude. Guy. Forget about it.
(you can have a full conversation with someone using only those three words/phrases). That's my congratulatory HOF advice for you. Awesome job brother.
Congrats on 100. Remember what got you here. ODAAT.
Congrats Canvas!
Way to go CB!! We made it!
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Here's to one-hundy, CB -- well done! See you on roll tomorrow AM, and every day through the next hundo. Inspired to quit with you any day.
Congrats on 100 and HOF! Well done sir!
Dude. Guy. Forget about it.
(you can have a full conversation with someone using only those three words/phrases). That's my congratulatory HOF advice for you. Awesome job brother.
Congrats on 100. Remember what got you here. ODAAT.
Congrats Canvas!
Way to go CB!! We made it!
Keep bustin' this thing- just keep doing what you've learned works, and loving the new life you've earned! Proud to quit with you every day!
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Here's to one-hundy, CB -- well done! See you on roll tomorrow AM, and every day through the next hundo. Inspired to quit with you any day.
Congrats on 100 and HOF! Well done sir!
Dude. Guy. Forget about it.
(you can have a full conversation with someone using only those three words/phrases). That's my congratulatory HOF advice for you. Awesome job brother.
Congrats on 100. Remember what got you here. ODAAT.
Congrats Canvas!
Way to go CB!! We made it!
Keep bustin' this thing- just keep doing what you've learned works, and loving the new life you've earned! Proud to quit with you every day!
Enjoy your day but don't forget you have an appointment here tomorrow AM
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Here's to one-hundy, CB -- well done! See you on roll tomorrow AM, and every day through the next hundo. Inspired to quit with you any day.
Congrats on 100 and HOF! Well done sir!
Dude. Guy. Forget about it.
(you can have a full conversation with someone using only those three words/phrases). That's my congratulatory HOF advice for you. Awesome job brother.
Congrats on 100. Remember what got you here. ODAAT.
Congrats Canvas!
Way to go CB!! We made it!
Keep bustin' this thing- just keep doing what you've learned works, and loving the new life you've earned! Proud to quit with you every day!
Enjoy your day but don't forget you have an appointment here tomorrow AM
Nice hunsky Canvas! Welcome to the HOF. Nice work, and as trau said, see you here tomorrow for another +1.
ZC
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Here's to one-hundy, CB -- well done! See you on roll tomorrow AM, and every day through the next hundo. Inspired to quit with you any day.
Congrats on 100 and HOF! Well done sir!
Dude. Guy. Forget about it.
(you can have a full conversation with someone using only those three words/phrases). That's my congratulatory HOF advice for you. Awesome job brother.
Congrats on 100. Remember what got you here. ODAAT.
Congrats Canvas!
Way to go CB!! We made it!
Keep bustin' this thing- just keep doing what you've learned works, and loving the new life you've earned! Proud to quit with you every day!
Enjoy your day but don't forget you have an appointment here tomorrow AM
Nice hunsky Canvas! Welcome to the HOF. Nice work, and as trau said, see you here tomorrow for another +1.
ZC
This place is overwhelmingly awesome.
100 Days.
The day before day 1, I never would have imagined that Id finish one day.
And I wouldnt have, if not for the people here.
I am unique, I think, in that I didnt decide to quit until I found KTC. For that reason, I think I constantly feel gratitude for this place.
Thank you, everyone, for the support, and the wisdom, and the friendship.
I am thinking about writing my HOF on "The Learning Curve." Its pretty sharp hear, and continues upward daily. Look forward to that.
Also, I signed up for 200, and I am psyched about continuing to learn. Temptation creeps in every now and again, and so for now, Im still dependent on the accountability I have found here.
Hope I can pay it forward in the next 100 days.