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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: dmuller09 on November 12, 2009, 03:21:00 PM
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Let me introduce myself. My name is Dan I started dipping skoal in 1993 chewed until 2003 and quit cold turkey not one pinch for three years! Then I went on a golf outing with the boys in 2006 had a couple beers and thought to myself I can just have a chew or two while I'm away and that it would not continue when the trrip ended. Well here I am three years later and can not put the stuff down again. I have a 7 year old son and a 4 year old daughter. TODAY NOV 12 2009 is the first day of my tobacco free life! This looks like a great site for me to be part of and I wanted to say hello to all.
Dan
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Let me introduce myself. My name is Dan I started dipping skoal in 1993 chewed until 2003 and quit cold turkey not one pinch for three years! Then I went on a golf outing with the boys in 2006 had a couple beers and thought to myself I can just have a chew or two while I'm away and that it would not continue when the trrip ended. Well here I am three years later and can not put the stuff down again. I have a 7 year old son and a 4 year old daughter. TODAY NOV 12 2009 is the first day of my tobacco free life! This looks like a great site for me to be part of and I wanted to say hello to all.
Dan
Dan,
Welcome. great decision of quitting...again. You hit it on the head, wow, 3 yrs without chew and then BAM....back to a day a can habit or whatever.
Be done for good. read everything you can on here and get involved.
When people know who you are, they'll go looking for you when you're having trouble.
let me knwo if you need anything
Jp
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Thanks JP the crazy thing is I am finding it much harder to do this the second time around even though I know I've done it once already. 'bang head'
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Thanks JP the crazy thing is I am finding it much harder to do this the second time around even though I know I've done it once already. 'bang head'
Thats because the nicotine is in your system.
Nicotine doesn't say, oh, well, youre quitting super hard so I'll back off...
She's like, Oh, you REALLY want to quit. bah hahahaha Fuck you I'm gonna make your life miserable...
Hang tough bro...fight it off!
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Welcome. You have found the best place to quit and stay that way. All of the tools and support required can be found here. You can do this. We will help.
If today is day - 1, Your quit group is February 2010... here ....
http://z11.invisionfree.com/QS_Xtreme/i ... topic=2754 (http://z11.invisionfree.com/QS_Xtreme/index.php?showtopic=2754)
Here are some links you may find helpful...
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A how to get started by Remy:
index.php?showtopic=1360 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=1360)
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Quit Groups, What do they mean, by SOS
index.php?showtopic=88 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=88)
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Roll call, why we do it your word by LOOT.
index.php?showtopic=120 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=120)
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What to Expect when you quit.
http://www.killthecan.org/yourquit/what.asp (http://www.killthecan.org/yourquit/what.asp)
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Symptoms of Quitting dip and chew
http://www.killthecan.org/yourquit/symptoms.asp (http://www.killthecan.org/yourquit/symptoms.asp)
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Contract to give up...
http://www.killthecan.org/facts/contract.asp (http://www.killthecan.org/facts/contract.asp)
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How to post roll.
index.php?showtopic=50 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=50)
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How to Post ROLL CALL - Roll Call Instructions
Step 1 - Find the last Roll Call
Step 2 - Hit the "Quote" button in the upper right hand corner.
Step 3 - Click your mouse ANYWHERE in The bottom Box
Step 4 - Hit Ctrl and "A" at the Same time so it looks like THIS
Step 5 - Hit Ctrl and "X" at the same time so there is NOTHING in Either Box
Step 6 - Click your mouse in the TOP BOX
Step 7 - Hit Ctrl and "V" at the same time to Past the info into the top box AND ADD YOUR info to the bottom of the list
Step 8 - Hit ADD REPLY below the bottom box
Step 9 - Go back to the 1st unread post, pat yourself on the back, and have a beer cause you will not be dipping today.
Smokeless alternatives
http://killthecan.org/yourquit/alternatives.asp (http://killthecan.org/yourquit/alternatives.asp)
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Day 2 and so far I'm feeling pretty good! Hopefully it stays this way.
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How is day 3 treating you? Stick it out, it gets better.
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Day 2 and so far I'm feeling pretty good! Hopefully it stays this way.
day three and the nic is gone! stick with it it'll get better :rolleyes:
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Well I decided to quit on Nov. 12 and made it about 3 days then I bitched out and talked myself into having a chew. 'bang head' Then again on Nov. 30 I decided to go round 2! I'm on day 9 now and I think I might be able to actually do this. When does it start to not bother you? I even had a dream the other night that I had a pinch. Any advice to help me kick this shit.
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Well I decided to quit on Nov. 12 and made it about 3 days then I bitched out and talked myself into having a chew. 'bang head' Then again on Nov. 30 I decided to go round 2! I'm on day 9 now and I think I might be able to actually do this. When does it start to not bother you? I even had a dream the other night that I had a pinch. Any advice to help me kick this shit.
First off, don't be a little bitch. (You can whine and gripe all you want, just don't stuff tobacco in your pie-hole, sorta defeats the purpose of quitting...that and it doesn't sound like it took much persuasion to talk yourself into having a chew.) By the way you'd made it three days, after that the sun would have peeked out a bit and you would have had all the nicotine out of your bloodstream, but you didn't tough it out long enough. So, at Day 9 you should be feeling a world of difference from Day 3.
Second, there is no "might be able" in quitting. Either you ARE or you are NOT going to do this. You CAN and WILL do this. Why the hell would you throw away 9 days of being clean and the freedom that comes with it to a little round can of death.
Advice...post roll first thing. This is your solemn vow to your quit brothers to not use nicotine for that day. Any quitter with at least some instestinal fortitude can stay quit for one day. That would be today. You are quitting for today. Take it hour by hour, or minute by minute. Whatever the hell it takes. You're having "dip dreams" because your mind knows that you're winning, and it's scared. Stay tuned to the site, join the March 2010 Quit Group, read and post, read and post. Use the resources available on the "Home Page". Above all keep the shit out of your lip.
B)
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Well I decided to quit on Nov. 12 and made it about 3 days then I bitched out and talked myself into having a chew. 'bang head'Â Then again on Nov. 30 I decided to go round 2! I'm on day 9 now and I think I might be able to actually do this. When does it start to not bother you? I even had a dream the other night that I had a pinch. Any advice to help me kick this shit.
First off, don't be a little bitch. (You can whine and gripe all you want, just don't stuff tobacco in your pie-hole, sorta defeats the purpose of quitting...that and it doesn't sound like it took much persuasion to talk yourself into having a chew.) By the way you'd made it three days, after that the sun would have peeked out a bit and you would have had all the nicotine out of your bloodstream, but you didn't tough it out long enough. So, at Day 9 you should be feeling a world of difference from Day 3.
Second, there is no "might be able" in quitting. Either you ARE or you are NOT going to do this. You CAN and WILL do this. Why the hell would you throw away 9 days of being clean and the freedom that comes with it to a little round can of death.
Advice...post roll first thing. This is your solemn vow to your quit brothers to not use nicotine for that day. Any quitter with at least some instestinal fortitude can stay quit for one day. That would be today. You are quitting for today. Take it hour by hour, or minute by minute. Whatever the hell it takes. You're having "dip dreams" because your mind knows that you're winning, and it's scared. Stay tuned to the site, join the March 2010 Quit Group, read and post, read and post. Use the resources available on the "Home Page". Above all keep the shit out of your lip.
B)
....as far as when it "doesn't bother you" anymore, that's a tough one. Different strokes for different folks. By 2 or 3 weeks you should be feeling much better, but it's still gonna "bother you". It just won't "bother you" as often. Times heals all wounds, but after poisoning your systems for so long, it's gonna be awhile. Just know every single day gets better. Can't chop down a mountain with your bare hands all at once. Hang tough and you'll make it.
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Can't chop down a mountain with your bare hands all at once. Hang tough and you'll make it.
That is why they invented shovels.
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My name is Dan and I am a newbie here. I'm on day 10 I've posted my roll call twice but, I'm not sure I am doing it correctly. I wanted to post a topic in the March section but it would not allow me too. I live in Maryland and just wanted to say hey to the March crew and Thank everyone else for being here to help all.
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My name is Dan and I am a newbie here. I'm on day 10 I've posted my roll call twice but, I'm not sure I am doing it correctly. I wanted to post a topic in the March section but it would not allow me too. I live in Maryland and just wanted to say hey to the March crew and Thank everyone else for being here to help all.
Welcome dan. You are doing it ok, I see you posting roll in the right place too. Keep coming back every day.
The topic will always be March 2010 HOF blah blah. The easiest way to get a new post up is to act like your going to post roll but clear the bottom area and just type what you want.
Congrats on your quit.
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My name is Dan and I am a newbie here. I'm on day 10 I've posted my roll call twice but, I'm not sure I am doing it correctly. I wanted to post a topic in the March section but it would not allow me too. I live in Maryland and just wanted to say hey to the March crew and Thank everyone else for being here to help all.
Welcome dan. You are doing it ok, I see you posting roll in the right place too. Keep coming back every day.
The topic will always be March 2010 HOF blah blah. The easiest way to get a new post up is to act like your going to post roll but clear the bottom area and just type what you want.
Congrats on your quit.
Welcome Dan!!! Looks like you have the posting thing down so that's the most important!!! Read everything on this site. The home page has some great stories and advice. Also scroll down the forums list, you will see words of wisdom, HOF speeches, sports discussions, Wildcard section. All kinds of forums to take your mind off you craves. Posting in any of these froums will certainly introduce you to other quitters as well as posting your support in the groups ahead of you. Just becasue you have fewer days quit than other groups doesn't mean you can't support them. Chat is a real good way to get to know other quitters while distracting yourself!!
Here are some other links you may find helpful
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Your quit group is March 2010:
index.php?showtopic=2843 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=2843)
A how to get started by Remy:
index.php?showtopic=1360 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=1360)
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Quit Groups, What do they mean, by SOS
index.php?showtopic=88 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=88)
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Roll call, why we do it your word by LOOT.
index.php?showtopic=120 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=120)
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What to Expect when you quit.
http://www.killthecan.org/yourquit/what.asp (http://www.killthecan.org/yourquit/what.asp)
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Symptoms of Quitting dip and chew
http://www.killthecan.org/yourquit/symptoms.asp (http://www.killthecan.org/yourquit/symptoms.asp)
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Contract to give up...
http://www.killthecan.org/facts/contract.asp (http://www.killthecan.org/facts/contract.asp)
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Smokeless alternatives
http://killthecan.org/yourquit/alternatives.asp (http://killthecan.org/yourquit/alternatives.asp)
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
How to post roll.
index.php?showtopic=50 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=50)
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How to Post ROLL CALL - Roll Call Instructions
Step 1 - Find the last Roll Call
Step 2 - Hit the "Quote" button in the upper right hand corner.
Step 3 - Click your mouse ANYWHERE in The bottom Box
Step 4 - Hit Ctrl and "A" at the Same time so it looks like THIS
Step 5 - Hit Ctrl and "X" at the same time so there is NOTHING in Either Box
Step 6 - Click your mouse in the TOP BOX
Step 7 - Hit Ctrl and "V" at the same time to Past the info into the top box AND ADD YOUR info to the bottom of the list
Step 8 - Hit ADD REPLY below the bottom box
Step 9 - Go back to the 1st unread post, pat yourself on the back, and have a beer cause you will not be dipping today.
PM me if you need help or have questions!
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My name is Dan and I am a newbie here. I'm on day 10 I've posted my roll call twice but, I'm not sure I am doing it correctly. I wanted to post a topic in the March section but it would not allow me too. I live in Maryland and just wanted to say hey to the March crew and Thank everyone else for being here to help all.
Dan I'm MARCH 2010 too - Day 11. Welcome...
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Yesterday was Day 12 and man it was a tough one! I don't know why but I could not stop thinking about a dip. Well I made it through the day only to have another big challenge put in front of me today! Tailgating at the Ravens game! It will be the first game since the quit and I already informed my brother and my buddy of my quit since they are both users. Time to get through Day 13!
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Yesterday was Day 12 and man it was a tough one! I don't know why but I could not stop thinking about a dip. Well I made it through the day only to have another big challenge put in front of me today! Tailgating at the Ravens game! It will be the first game since the quit and I already informed my brother and my buddy of my quit since they are both users. Time to get through Day 13!
dmuller09 --
Congrats on surviving yesterday. I'm a few days behind you, but I felt very much in a similar smog yesterday.
I'm just jumping in here to lend support. I've already seen a few posts in various places with non-judgemental warning regarding your tailgating ritual today. If, as it's said, focus and repetition are the keys to initiating new neural pathways then you could be in for a hell of a series of tests today. Tailgating is often a ritual. If dip has been part of that ritual for you, be ready for the coals to burn your feet. Remember this: especially if everybody around you is spitting and boozin' it up ... you are making this choice for yourself, so you have given up the right to complain, whine, bitch, or preach. Under no circumstances are you allowed to turn this tailgating into a pity party ... feel the suck, gather support if your friends are able and willing, and enjoy the new road.
It's a ballsy move, man. Might be a bit risky, but I understand what it's like to want to test your will. The best I've been able to do for myself in regards to that is to walk into every local convenience store I've shopped at, to stare at every alluring can, to reconsider, and to walk away.
Focus and repetition
Focus and repetition
Focus and repetition, which to me is walking away
Have a good one, Bro!
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Tailgating at the Ravens game!
Been thinking about you. Hope the tailgate experiment didn't go awry and you stayed strong.
p.s. Art Modell Sucks :D
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Well as I posted yesterday Day 13 was going to be tough since I was going to be tailgating and drinking before the Ravens game. Just wanted to Thank you guys for your support you guys are a big part of the reason that I did NOT cave yesterday!!!!!!
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I did NOT cave yesterday!!!!!!
Awesome, Bro!!!
Was looking forward to seeing this news post!
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I am so happy to hear that. Your success breeds mine.
Art Modell still sucks.
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dmuller...Baltimore guy and Ravens fan here too.....I am at day 8. It's not easy.
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If it was easy we would all not be here! But with a little help we can kick this fucking habit! If you need any support I'm here for ya! I'll pm you my number if you would like. GO RAVENS!
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Whats wrong with Art Modell?