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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: Hubie337 on August 13, 2014, 11:50:00 AM
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Wow, I sure wish I knew about KTC years ago.
My name is Hugh and live near Dayton, Ohio with my wife and 4 kids. Quit yesterday, Aug 12th.
I have used every manner of nicotine since I was 14. Started with original Skoal since it was one of the only 3 flavors available 36 years ago and you guys know the rest of the story. Eventually ended my journey on Grizzly Wintergreen Pouches which may be the most addictive thing in the world. I doubt many people knew I actually dipped but for 16 hours a day there was ALWAYS a pouch my mouth the last 8 years. One would wear out, I would replace it with a new one, morning to sunset.
I did manage to stop for almost 5 years in the early 2000s. Then, a late night driving to Florida on vacation ended it. Just one little pinch to keep me awake and BAM, 5 years FREE of nicotine gone in an instant. I wish I had known about this site back then if it existed. If someone had told me one pinch was capable of doing that to me, I would still be nicotine free.
I know what I am in for. The first time was bad but at least I actually have some company this time. The last time I was totally on an island. There is nothing more annoying than having someone who has never been addicted to nicotine start giving you advice about it.
I will keep everyone posted and hit roll every day.
Hubie337
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Nice insightful intro Hubie. Well you already know the first law of being a dip addict. We can never again have "just one" Welcome to the family. Post roll everyday, make some friends and exchange numbers. This site gave me the extra accountability I needed in addition to friends and family that I needed to help me stay quit.
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Welcome Hubie, sounds like you know your quitting stuff. This time we'll help you get there. We'll do it one day at a time and with a web of accountability to keep you on the straight and narrow.
Settle in, get some digits from your Nov group and check out the list of where all quitters are from (http://forum.killthecan.org/topic/1003291/64/) we have plenty of quitters from OH.
Need anything let me know via PM
tarp
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Congrats on a great choice, Hube!!! Post roll, read all you can, and repeat. Road trips cause many caves. I think it was the scent of the granules in the carpet where I wiped my fingers. Whatever it was, it was a good enough excuse for me to buy a new truck!!!
You're right about having support this time. Click around in the Quit Groups. Then think...all of those names have been, or are, right where you are right now. You've taken the first step...we've got your back the rest of the way. Post roll, rage, holler for help...whatever. Just live free, brother. You got this.
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Welcome to the Stone Cold Quitters of November and welcome to KTC Hubie! My apologies for not saying Hi earlier. I didn't see your Day 1 post until today. Congratulations on taking the first step to be quit for the rest of your life. You've done it once before, so you know what happens. This time around, you have all the resources of KTC on your side. You got this brother. Post roll and reach out to anyone and everyone. Use this intro as a journal. Don't be afraid, everyone on this site is great. If you ever need someone to talk to or having difficulty in your quit, send me a PM. Myself and numerous others on this site are more than willing. Quit on, brother!
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Hubie, you are not alone. Your story is like a lot of ours. But because that is true your quit can be the same as ours as well. Here's some quick helpful hints
1. Take roll call seriously. You make a daily promise to not dip and you do it by posting roll. If your word means something to you, make sure that that is reflected in your dedication to posting roll. People who post roll every day do so much better than those who make it an occasional practice.
2. Use the site as often as you can. Post your thoughts in the inro thread, go to the chat room, and pm and exchange numbers with members of your quit group. Try to spend as much time focusing on quiting as you do spending time thinking about caving.
3. Be prepared. Don't take long drives without having some gum seed, fake chew, etc handy. Whenever you enter a situation you know in advance will be tough, make sure you have a plan in place to get you through it.
4. Tell as many people as you can that you quit. Might sound embarrassing but adding accountability always helps.
5. Know this. At some point in time something bad will happen in your life while you are quitting. DO NOT assume that gives you the right to dip again.
Good luck!
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Thanks guys.
I really have been dreading this for the last few years.
Its day 2 and I am certainly not enjoying this. Stupid Earl Campbell Skoal Commercial.
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Thanks guys.
I really have been dreading this for the last few years.
Its day 2 and I am certainly not enjoying this. Stupid Earl Campbell Skoal Commercial.
you know what i was dreading for years? chemo. this place helped me find my nutsack. quittin' sucks. but i bet chemo sucks worse.
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this place helped me find my nutsack. quittin' sucks. but i bet chemo sucks worse.
Amen to that!
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Congrats! On day 2 myself! Let us know if you need anything or someone just to scream at.
'oh yeah'
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Congrats! On day 2 myself! Let us know if you need anything or someone just to scream at.
'oh yeah'
Thanks. Everything is just a bit off at this point. Jolly Ranchers not the best placebo.
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Thanks. Everything is just a bit off at this point. Jolly Ranchers not the best placebo.
Stay strong Hubie. Take this quit one day at a time. It will get better!
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Congrats! On day 2 myself! Let us know if you need anything or someone just to scream at.
'oh yeah'
Thanks. Everything is just a bit off at this point. Jolly Ranchers not the best placebo.
First of all welcome. Next I would suggest cinnamon candies first (hot tamales, red hots, atomic fireballs etc.) they are a great placebo. Drinks lots of water and exercise when a craving comes, even a brisk walk can help.
Also, thank you for actually reading on here and learning terminology as well understanding your quit before posting in your intro. I like it when people read before they ask.
We are all here to help you and I look forward to watching your quit progress.
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Welcome to the quit and to the Nov. group. Holler if you need anything, anytime.
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Welcome Hubie! I'm right there with ya brother, it's day 3 for me.
I haven't tried Jolly Ranchers, but I've had pretty good luck with Mentos and the hot red fireballs. I have to thank "Mike" for the fireball tip! :)
Hang in there!
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Glad to have you with us, Hubie.
If you had five years in, you know that this battle is won One Day At A Time.
Get involved here and get connected to other members. It's essential to staying quit.
PM me if there's anything I can do to help. Quit with you today.
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1 week in. Day 7 is exponentially better than day 2.
Still have some minor craves but nothing like the first 3 days and not too hard to brush off now.
Now its just accepting the fact that I can never put another dip in my mouth....period.
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1 week in. Day 7 is exponentially better than day 2.
Still have some minor craves but nothing like the first 3 days and not too hard to brush off now.
Now its just accepting the fact that I can never put another dip in my mouth....period.
Don't sound so remorseful when you say it. It's not a bad thing, in fact, it's fucking wonderful. I gladly wake up and say fuck you nic, you ain't getting none of these fresh pink gums today. 'Finger'
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1 week in. Day 7 is exponentially better than day 2.
Still have some minor craves but nothing like the first 3 days and not too hard to brush off now.
Now its just accepting the fact that I can never put another dip in my mouth....period.
Don't sound so remorseful when you say it. It's not a bad thing, in fact, it's fucking wonderful. I gladly wake up and say fuck you nic, you ain't getting none of these fresh pink gums today. 'Finger'
X2 ^^^^^. When I see a dude with a dip in I am so thankful I am quit, I have zero remorse, and pity him. I realize now how stupid I looked and how bad that shit smelled. Be happy brother, today is another day of freedom!
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1 week in. Day 7 is exponentially better than day 2.
Still have some minor craves but nothing like the first 3 days and not too hard to brush off now.
Now its just accepting the fact that I can never put another dip in my mouth....period.
Don't sound so remorseful when you say it. It's not a bad thing, in fact, it's fucking wonderful. I gladly wake up and say fuck you nic, you ain't getting none of these fresh pink gums today. 'Finger'
Not remorseful at all. Totally agree with you guys. I just made that mistake 8 years ago after being clean for 5. Shit is never getting near my mouth again, I know it is nothing more than a highly addictive poison our government pretends to hate while taxing the hell out of it.
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1 week in. Day 7 is exponentially better than day 2.
Still have some minor craves but nothing like the first 3 days and not too hard to brush off now.
Now its just accepting the fact that I can never put another dip in my mouth....period.
Don't sound so remorseful when you say it. It's not a bad thing, in fact, it's fucking wonderful. I gladly wake up and say fuck you nic, you ain't getting none of these fresh pink gums today. 'Finger'
Not remorseful at all. Totally agree with you guys. I just made that mistake 8 years ago after being clean for 5. Shit is never getting near my mouth again, I know it is nothing more than a highly addictive poison our government pretends to hate while taxing the hell out of it.
Much better. You ever need an extra layer of accountability/support, give me a shout. Proud to quit with you today!
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Three weeks and a day. Pretty amazing the difference in just 3 weeks. Still have minor craves but they are easy to swat away like flies.
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Three weeks and a day. Pretty amazing the difference in just 3 weeks. Still have minor craves but they are easy to swat away like flies.
Good for you. Keep the focus.
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Day 50, half way to the first big stop on a long journey. Feel better than even with no craves and my body seems to finally be back to human being normal.
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200 days, bad ass man!
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I quit with you my man!
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Great job Hubie337 your the man!
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Congratulations on 3rd floor man!
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Nice triple, Hubie!
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Congratulations on 3rd floor man!
Great job my friend!
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Today was an interesting day. In a van with one smoker who used the in car ashtray (his car) and a dipper. I was in the back and thought I was going to blow chunks. I have been pretty fortunate to not be surrounded by any of this the past 350+ days for the most part but that was awful.
A year ago I would have been bumming a dip and not paying attention to the smoke, today I went home for lunch and took a fucking shower I felt so damn slimy from the cig smoke. So happy I get to have my suit coat drycleaned to remove the smell. What a douche.
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Today was an interesting day. In a van with one smoker who used the in car ashtray (his car) and a dipper. I was in the back and thought I was going to blow chunks. I have been pretty fortunate to not be surrounded by any of this the past 350+ days for the most part but that was awful.
A year ago I would have been bumming a dip and not paying attention to the smoke, today I went home for lunch and took a fucking shower I felt so damn slimy from the cig smoke. So happy I get to have my suit coat drycleaned to remove the smell. What a douche.
Should have blower chunks, maybe they would figure out how nasty they were! Quit on! Is that pic in avatar you?