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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: DippinDoc on March 17, 2014, 06:37:00 PM
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Well, I'm not sure how this is supposed to go, but I can say this...I'm pretty much like many of you...an all day dipper.
Love the stuff. First thing in the morning with coffee, last thing before bed. I used to think it was a badge of honor, or that I felt like a man because I did this stuff and really nobody even knew I was doing it. Well, same goes for my quit I suppose. I mean, if nobody knows I'm walking around with a fatty in all day, how can they sympathize with me when I'm quitting?
So that's sort of where I'm at. I took my last dip out at 8pm Saturday night(3/15/14). So, a little over a day and a half. Things could be worse, but probably not much more lonely. See, it's not a habit that someone in my profession would really share much about. Why?...I'm a Dentist.
Yup. Judge away! Been chewing since about age 16 or 17, 43 now. It used to be harder to dip in my office. I mean, I am the boss and everything. But chewing long cut is just messy and hard to conceal. Once I discovered pouches, and then finally Snus, things got easier. Things got cleaner at least. And I could really hide them well and pretty much she's all day. Yeah...one dentist out of 10000 recommends Snus for their patients that chew.
Day 2 about to close out, and I'm thankful for what I've read in here so far. I'd love to be a part of the group but I'll need to spend more time trying to figure the roll call out, etc.
Peace everyone. No dip today!
DD
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Doc,
Nobody passing jusdgement here on the ironic nature between your addiction and profession. We are all nicotine addicts regardless. We are c ompletely nic free site, no nic gum, patches, cigs, etc. You will be part of the June group and will post roll there everyday. Roll is our pledge to ourselves and eachother to remain nic free for that day. We fight this one day at a time. You are now experience the worst part in the first 3 or so days. Flushing. Drink lots of water, read and get involved here and ride through the fog. Highly recommend you read through the welcome center (pink, top left). He is some help some one provided me regarding roll posting. PM me if you have any questions or hop into live chat (top right). Welcome!
Message Forwarded From CBird65
example of post - your name - how many days quit - brief comment
Please take a second to watch this video demonstration and review the step by step notes - it's important for you to select the most recent roll post which should appear near the top of the page -
http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format ... ll%20Video (http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13950969413126&drKey=1081&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.killthecan.org%2Findex.php%3Fact%3DMsg%26CODE%3D03%26VID%3Din%26MSID%3D44366564&v=1&libId=a789e923-1fd8-4dd4-b1a8-e7b1cfc2be0d&out=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.killthecan.org%2Froll%2F&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.killthecan.org%2Findex.php%3Fact%3DMsg%26CODE%3D01&title=Welcome%20to%20your%20control%20panel&txt=How%20to%20Post%20Roll%20Video)
Try these instructions for: PC How to post roll-----
Hit quote located on the right side of the page
click in lower box and hit Control A then Control X -- this highlights all the text in the lower box and cuts it
click in upper box and hit Control V -- pastes in upper box
There are two groups that post on this page -your group is in the upper tier and the supporters - me and others post below you
post your name day quit and blurb
now scroll down a little and hit add reply
Post Roll every day or communicate with someone and have them post via text, email or call. Get as many number of your group as you can and use them frequently. Keep in touch with your quit brothers. Send them a PM, text or call every few days just to keep an open line of communication. Give them your email address. Make it IMPOSSIBLE for you to go a day without several people contacting you all day if you don't post roll.
PM if I can help
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Doc,
Nobody passing jusdgement here on the ironic nature between your addiction and profession. We are all nicotine addicts regardless. We are c ompletely nic free site, no nic gum, patches, cigs, etc. You will be part of the June group and will post roll there everyday. Roll is our pledge to ourselves and eachother to remain nic free for that day. We fight this one day at a time. You are now experience the worst part in the first 3 or so days. Flushing. Drink lots of water, read and get involved here and ride through the fog. Highly recommend you read through the welcome center (pink, top left). He is some help some one provided me regarding roll posting. PM me if you have any questions or hop into live chat (top right). Welcome!
Message Forwarded From CBird65
example of post - your name - how many days quit - brief comment
Please take a second to watch this video demonstration and review the step by step notes - it's important for you to select the most recent roll post which should appear near the top of the page -
http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format ... ll%20Video (http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13950969413126&drKey=1081&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.killthecan.org%2Findex.php%3Fact%3DMsg%26CODE%3D03%26VID%3Din%26MSID%3D44366564&v=1&libId=a789e923-1fd8-4dd4-b1a8-e7b1cfc2be0d&out=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.killthecan.org%2Froll%2F&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.killthecan.org%2Findex.php%3Fact%3DMsg%26CODE%3D01&title=Welcome%20to%20your%20control%20panel&txt=How%20to%20Post%20Roll%20Video)
Try these instructions for: PC How to post roll-----
Hit quote located on the right side of the page
click in lower box and hit Control A then Control X -- this highlights all the text in the lower box and cuts it
click in upper box and hit Control V -- pastes in upper box
There are two groups that post on this page -your group is in the upper tier and the supporters - me and others post below you
post your name day quit and blurb
now scroll down a little and hit add reply
Post Roll every day or communicate with someone and have them post via text, email or call. Get as many number of your group as you can and use them frequently. Keep in touch with your quit brothers. Send them a PM, text or call every few days just to keep an open line of communication. Give them your email address. Make it IMPOSSIBLE for you to go a day without several people contacting you all day if you don't post roll.
PM if I can help
Just fixed the video link above
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Doc,
Nobody passing jusdgement here on the ironic nature between your addiction and profession. We are all nicotine addicts regardless. We are c ompletely nic free site, no nic gum, patches, cigs, etc. You will be part of the June group and will post roll there everyday. Roll is our pledge to ourselves and eachother to remain nic free for that day. We fight this one day at a time. You are now experience the worst part in the first 3 or so days. Flushing. Drink lots of water, read and get involved here and ride through the fog. Highly recommend you read through the welcome center (pink, top left). He is some help some one provided me regarding roll posting. PM me if you have any questions or hop into live chat (top right). Welcome!
Message Forwarded From CBird65
example of post -Â your name - how many days quit - brief comment
Please take a second to watch this video demonstration and review the step by step notes -Â it's important for you to select the most recent roll post which should appear near the top of the page -
http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format ... ll%20Video (http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13950969413126&drKey=1081&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.killthecan.org%2Findex.php%3Fact%3DMsg%26CODE%3D03%26VID%3Din%26MSID%3D44366564&v=1&libId=a789e923-1fd8-4dd4-b1a8-e7b1cfc2be0d&out=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.killthecan.org%2Froll%2F&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.killthecan.org%2Findex.php%3Fact%3DMsg%26CODE%3D01&title=Welcome%20to%20your%20control%20panel&txt=How%20to%20Post%20Roll%20Video)
Try these instructions for: PC How to post roll-----
Hit quote located on the right side of the page
click in lower box and hit Control A then Control X -- this highlights all the text in the lower box and cuts it
click in upper box and hit Control V -- pastes in upper box
There are two groups that post on this page -your group is in the upper tier and the supporters - me and others post below you
post your name day quit and blurb
now scroll down a little and hit add reply
Post Roll every day or communicate with someone and have them post via text, email or call. Get as many number of your group as you can and use them frequently. Keep in touch with your quit brothers. Send them a PM, text or call every few days just to keep an open line of communication. Give them your email address. Make it IMPOSSIBLE for you to go a day without several people contacting you all day if you don't post roll.
PM if I can help
Just fixed the video link above
No judgement will be passed on you here doc! (As long as you stay quit) your story reinforces the power of nicotine's lies. You, of all people, know the dangers of dip. And still could not break free. Till now. Welcome brother, you can find freedom here! Embrace this brotherhood and you can, and will, remain quit. Follow Sam's instructions on why and how to post roll. Posting roll is the price you pay for your freedom!
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Ahhh the irony, the dentist is/was a dipper and an addict. And I, a director of pharmacy at a major health plan and former bench pharmacist, also... was a dipper and is an addict. You know all too well the consequences of dipping and nicotine, and I know all too well the treatments to treat nicotine addiction. So, the question is, why are we here, two healthcare professionals who are "in the know" here at KillTheCan.org, an online support group to quit nicotine? Well, doc, refer back to my opening sentence there is one subtle commonality. We are both addicts. Nicotine doesn't care what you do for a living or how ironic it is you are addicted to her; that is all she cares about...addiction, which leads to death.
I think you'll find that despite our irony, we are no different than anyone else here at KTC. When I first got here, I thought my situation was unique. But the more I read here, the more I get to know people and build connections the more I feel like my pathetic behavior as an active addict is no different than anyone elses. We are all quit the same. There are no rules on how you go about quitting except for two: 1) No nicotine...at all. 2) post roll and your promise to stay quit. Repeate daily. Other than that, I would encourage you to keep posting and solicit feedback, encouragement, and techniques on how to stay quit, beat craves, or vent frustration...whatever. Glad your here, and you can be sure that if you hold your promise daily to stay quit, you'll see how there really is no irony in your addiction. QLFEDD my friend.
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Ahhh the irony, the dentist is/was a dipper and an addict. And I, a director of pharmacy at a major health plan and former bench pharmacist, also... was a dipper and is an addict. You know all too well the consequences of dipping and nicotine, and I know all too well the treatments to treat nicotine addiction. So, the question is, why are we here, two healthcare professionals who are "in the know" here at KillTheCan.org, an online support group to quit nicotine? Well, doc, refer back to my opening sentence there is one subtle commonality. We are both addicts. Nicotine doesn't care what you do for a living or how ironic it is you are addicted to her; that is all she cares about...addiction, which leads to death.
I think you'll find that despite our irony, we are no different than anyone else here at KTC. When I first got here, I thought my situation was unique. But the more I read here, the more I get to know people and build connections the more I feel like my pathetic behavior as an active addict is no different than anyone elses. We are all quit the same. There are no rules on how you go about quitting except for two: 1) No nicotine...at all. 2) post roll and your promise to stay quit. Repeate daily. Other than that, I would encourage you to keep posting and solicit feedback, encouragement, and techniques on how to stay quit, beat craves, or vent frustration...whatever. Glad your here, and you can be sure that if you hold your promise daily to stay quit, you'll see how there really is no irony in your addiction. QLFEDD my friend.
Perfectly said Steak!
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Welcome, doc. You'll find nothing but support and encouragement here if you stick to the program and stay quit. I'll be quitting with you every day in the June saloon.
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Welcome doc, i look forward to quitting with you.
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we quit with you doc - these boards are full of support not judgement.
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Ahhh the irony, the dentist is/was a dipper and an addict. And I, a director of pharmacy at a major health plan and former bench pharmacist, also... was a dipper and is an addict. You know all too well the consequences of dipping and nicotine, and I know all too well the treatments to treat nicotine addiction. So, the question is, why are we here, two healthcare professionals who are "in the know" here at KillTheCan.org, an online support group to quit nicotine? Well, doc, refer back to my opening sentence there is one subtle commonality. We are both addicts. Nicotine doesn't care what you do for a living or how ironic it is you are addicted to her; that is all she cares about...addiction, which leads to death.Â
I think you'll find that despite our irony, we are no different than anyone else here at KTC. When I first got here, I thought my situation was unique. But the more I read here, the more I get to know people and build connections the more I feel like my pathetic behavior as an active addict is no different than anyone elses. We are all quit the same. There are no rules on how you go about quitting except for two: 1) No nicotine...at all. 2) post roll and your promise to stay quit. Repeate daily. Other than that, I would encourage you to keep posting and solicit feedback, encouragement, and techniques on how to stay quit, beat craves, or vent frustration...whatever. Glad your here, and you can be sure that if you hold your promise daily to stay quit, you'll see how there really is no irony in your addiction. QLFEDD my friend.
Perfectly said Steak!
Well said. You are in for a long road of mind games and firsts without nicotine. Embrace the suck and take it ODAAT
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We are all glad you are here. The more the merrier. I quit with you today. I'm sure some people will be full of dental questions regarding chew. Enjoy the suck. It's a bumpy ride but so worth it.
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Love the stuff doc? You need to change your thinking.
You may think you loved the stuff, but the only think your mind loved is the relief nicotine gave you from not having any for awhile.
You better learn to hate this shit damn quick before one of your colleagues tell you it's too late.
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Doc,
Nobody passing jusdgement here on the ironic nature between your addiction and profession. We are all nicotine addicts regardless. We are c ompletely nic free site, no nic gum, patches, cigs, etc. You will be part of the June group and will post roll there everyday. Roll is our pledge to ourselves and eachother to remain nic free for that day. We fight this one day at a time. You are now experience the worst part in the first 3 or so days. Flushing. Drink lots of water, read and get involved here and ride through the fog. Highly recommend you read through the welcome center (pink, top left). He is some help some one provided me regarding roll posting. PM me if you have any questions or hop into live chat (top right). Welcome!
Message Forwarded From CBird65
example of post -Â your name - how many days quit - brief comment
Please take a second to watch this video demonstration and review the step by step notes -Â it's important for you to select the most recent roll post which should appear near the top of the page -
http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format ... ll%20Video (http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13950969413126&drKey=1081&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.killthecan.org%2Findex.php%3Fact%3DMsg%26CODE%3D03%26VID%3Din%26MSID%3D44366564&v=1&libId=a789e923-1fd8-4dd4-b1a8-e7b1cfc2be0d&out=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.killthecan.org%2Froll%2F&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.killthecan.org%2Findex.php%3Fact%3DMsg%26CODE%3D01&title=Welcome%20to%20your%20control%20panel&txt=How%20to%20Post%20Roll%20Video)
Try these instructions for: PC How to post roll-----
Hit quote located on the right side of the page
click in lower box and hit Control A then Control X -- this highlights all the text in the lower box and cuts it
click in upper box and hit Control V -- pastes in upper box
There are two groups that post on this page -your group is in the upper tier and the supporters - me and others post below you
post your name day quit and blurb
now scroll down a little and hit add reply
Post Roll every day or communicate with someone and have them post via text, email or call. Get as many number of your group as you can and use them frequently. Keep in touch with your quit brothers. Send them a PM, text or call every few days just to keep an open line of communication. Give them your email address. Make it IMPOSSIBLE for you to go a day without several people contacting you all day if you don't post roll.
PM if I can help
Just fixed the video link above
DD -- Welcome to the community, and congrats on taking a step toward regaining control of your life again. You've already got a strong group of guys who have expressed their support for you, so take it one step further and formalize your commitment by posting roll to the June 2014 quit group. Sam83 pasted a perfect "how to" guide to getting on roll -- most people screw it up the first couple of times, but it will become second nature in no time. Start reaching out to people so you can exchange numbers -- the first few days / weeks are some of the bumpiest, and if you've got a lifeline of numbers in your phone for texting when your quit is being challenged, it can mean all the difference in the world. More than anything else, though, know that you're not alone in this. You can do it. PM me if you need another number.
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Welcome to the June group and to the forum. This is an uphill battle every day, but with the support and encouragement from people on this forum, it's doable. Learn to embrace and love your quit. Own it. One Day At A Time, doc.
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Well, I'm not sure how this is supposed to go, but I can say this...I'm pretty much like many of you...an all day dipper.
Love the stuff. First thing in the morning with coffee, last thing before bed. I used to think it was a badge of honor, or that I felt like a man because I did this stuff and really nobody even knew I was doing it. Well, same goes for my quit I suppose. I mean, if nobody knows I'm walking around with a fatty in all day, how can they sympathize with me when I'm quitting?
So that's sort of where I'm at. I took my last dip out at 8pm Saturday night(3/15/14). So, a little over a day and a half. Things could be worse, but probably not much more lonely. See, it's not a habit that someone in my profession would really share much about. Why?...I'm a Dentist.
Yup. Judge away! Been chewing since about age 16 or 17, 43 now. It used to be harder to dip in my office. I mean, I am the boss and everything. But chewing long cut is just messy and hard to conceal. Once I discovered pouches, and then finally Snus, things got easier. Things got cleaner at least. And I could really hide them well and pretty much she's all day. Yeah...one dentist out of 10000 recommends Snus for their patients that chew.
Day 2 about to close out, and I'm thankful for what I've read in here so far. I'd love to be a part of the group but I'll need to spend more time trying to figure the roll call out, etc.
Peace everyone. No dip today!
DD
OK,,, so first I thought I had a nightmare and this was me all over again. Then I realized I was in this with you doc and everybody here! I didn't see your name on the line though yesterday and don't see it today. June 14 is your group. Get in there and post! It's the heart of doing this the right way....
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Thanks for the support, homies. I don't know what made me decide to just stop. I need to clarify an earlier post, since it has been mentioned. When I said "I love the stuff", I wasn't being accurate.
I think I liked it at first. Discovered it while playing High School Ball. New school, new kid, dip was a way to connect. I didn't really habitize it until college, and even by then I was hiding it. It's not a real popular social stigma it has in So Cal. It's even been hard to locate my brand at many times. I went in and out of cigs/dip, but the dip was always my favorite.
By the time I got to Dental School, there were a few of us dippers, and man we would hang together for sure. At the time I think I was still getting a buzz or an energy kick out of it, so it came in handy when studying, etc.
But the most interesting part of it, for me, was the hiding...the secret...the GAME. Shit, it was awesome.
Anyway, I became consciously aware of the length of time, and frequency I was using the stuff. But I never gave any serious thought to quitting. Bandits, pouches, then Snus made me feel more comfortable with it, because with the Snus, man I didn't even need to carry the tin around. I could throw a few in my shirt pocket and I was good to go. The stuff was pasturized, had lower nic content, and was basically dry, so there wasn't spit, and there really was no mess.
Now I'm outta control. All day, every day, found a local liquor store to order it in by the log. Haven't run out in years. I got the whole thing planned. And it's all a big secret. To everyone.
So, back to day 3. I tried to post roll. I'll go check if it worked. I felt so terrible last night I started thinking, maybe I should go back and just taper off a bit instead of going from full bore to nothing. Then I thought of the group and said, shit, I've been thru some of the hell already, I'm sticking it out.
And I am. One hour at a time.
javascript:emoticon("'bang head'")
DD
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Stick it out, Doc. You can do this. And as far as judging anybody...I judge EVERYBODY in here, including myself, on falling into the nicotine trap. The news came out on nicotine in 1963...in English, and we all read English in here, I think.
We were all dumbfucks. Just turn it around, and you don't have to be a dumbfuck anymore.
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Thanks for the support, homies. I don't know what made me decide to just stop. I need to clarify an earlier post, since it has been mentioned. When I said "I love the stuff", I wasn't being accurate.
I think I liked it at first. Discovered it while playing High School Ball. New school, new kid, dip was a way to connect. I didn't really habitize it until college, and even by then I was hiding it. It's not a real popular social stigma it has in So Cal. It's even been hard to locate my brand at many times. I went in and out of cigs/dip, but the dip was always my favorite.
By the time I got to Dental School, there were a few of us dippers, and man we would hang together for sure. At the time I think I was still getting a buzz or an energy kick out of it, so it came in handy when studying, etc.
But the most interesting part of it, for me, was the hiding...the secret...the GAME. Shit, it was awesome.
Anyway, I became consciously aware of the length of time, and frequency I was using the stuff. But I never gave any serious thought to quitting. Bandits, pouches, then Snus made me feel more comfortable with it, because with the Snus, man I didn't even need to carry the tin around. I could throw a few in my shirt pocket and I was good to go. The stuff was pasturized, had lower nic content, and was basically dry, so there wasn't spit, and there really was no mess.
Now I'm outta control. All day, every day, found a local liquor store to order it in by the log. Haven't run out in years. I got the whole thing planned. And it's all a big secret. To everyone.
So, back to day 3. I tried to post roll. I'll go check if it worked. I felt so terrible last night I started thinking, maybe I should go back and just taper off a bit instead of going from full bore to nothing. Then I thought of the group and said, shit, I've been thru some of the hell already, I'm sticking it out.
And I am. One hour at a time.
javascript:emoticon("'bang head'")
DD
Way to go Doc.
Stick it out and I'll stick with you.
The nic is just about to clear your bloodstream. Then it will be just head games.
Quit with you.
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Thanks for the support, homies. I don't know what made me decide to just stop. I need to clarify an earlier post, since it has been mentioned. When I said "I love the stuff", I wasn't being accurate.
I think I liked it at first. Discovered it while playing High School Ball. New school, new kid, dip was a way to connect. I didn't really habitize it until college, and even by then I was hiding it. It's not a real popular social stigma it has in So Cal. It's even been hard to locate my brand at many times. I went in and out of cigs/dip, but the dip was always my favorite.
By the time I got to Dental School, there were a few of us dippers, and man we would hang together for sure. At the time I think I was still getting a buzz or an energy kick out of it, so it came in handy when studying, etc.
But the most interesting part of it, for me, was the hiding...the secret...the GAME. Shit, it was awesome.
Anyway, I became consciously aware of the length of time, and frequency I was using the stuff. But I never gave any serious thought to quitting. Bandits, pouches, then Snus made me feel more comfortable with it, because with the Snus, man I didn't even need to carry the tin around. I could throw a few in my shirt pocket and I was good to go. The stuff was pasturized, had lower nic content, and was basically dry, so there wasn't spit, and there really was no mess.
Now I'm outta control. All day, every day, found a local liquor store to order it in by the log. Haven't run out in years. I got the whole thing planned. And it's all a big secret. To everyone.
So, back to day 3. I tried to post roll. I'll go check if it worked. I felt so terrible last night I started thinking, maybe I should go back and just taper off a bit instead of going from full bore to nothing. Then I thought of the group and said, shit, I've been thru some of the hell already, I'm sticking it out.
And I am. One hour at a time.
javascript:emoticon("'bang head'")
DD
Well done (roll post) and great decision. You are through the worst of the physical part...it will still really suck for a while but just worry about today. You got this one day at a time. Trust that it will get incrementally better. Nothing that happens in your life from this point forward will be improved by stuffing your lip full of shit. Nothing!
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Welcome !!!! Stay in the game !! You can do it one day at a time like the rest of us!!! I'm proof that this site works if you give an honest effort! Post roll every damn day and keep your promise not to use any nicotine that day , then repeat. I'll quit with you today
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Hey Doc welcome to the fun house! You are almost through the nicotine flush from your body- congrats and hang in there! I'm a long term dipper who started young like you. I never could quit before but I believe I have now. For good. Because of this site and the collective wisdom and support here.
If I can do it, you sure can too! Just jump in with all you've got, the methods here work. Learn all you can about the battle you are fighting and make friends here for accountability and support. Can't wait to see you get thru this! You won't believe how good freedom feels, because you Haagen never known it before in your adult life. It feels amazing. Join me!
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Hey Doc welcome to the fun house! You are almost through the nicotine flush from your body- congrats and hang in there! I'm a long term dipper who started young like you. I never could quit before but I believe I have now. For good. Because of this site and the collective wisdom and support here.
If I can do it, you sure can too! Just jump in with all you've got, the methods here work. Learn all you can about the battle you are fighting and make friends here for accountability and support. Can't wait to see you get thru this! You won't believe how good freedom feels, because you Haagen never known it before in your adult life. It feels amazing. Join me!
Listen to this guy,^^^^^^^^^^^ He's a quitter and nicotine killer!!!!
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Thanks for the support, homies. I don't know what made me decide to just stop. I need to clarify an earlier post, since it has been mentioned. When I said "I love the stuff", I wasn't being accurate.
I think I liked it at first. Discovered it while playing High School Ball. New school, new kid, dip was a way to connect. I didn't really habitize it until college, and even by then I was hiding it. It's not a real popular social stigma it has in So Cal. It's even been hard to locate my brand at many times. I went in and out of cigs/dip, but the dip was always my favorite.
By the time I got to Dental School, there were a few of us dippers, and man we would hang together for sure. At the time I think I was still getting a buzz or an energy kick out of it, so it came in handy when studying, etc.
But the most interesting part of it, for me, was the hiding...the secret...the GAME. Shit, it was awesome.
Anyway, I became consciously aware of the length of time, and frequency I was using the stuff. But I never gave any serious thought to quitting. Bandits, pouches, then Snus made me feel more comfortable with it, because with the Snus, man I didn't even need to carry the tin around. I could throw a few in my shirt pocket and I was good to go. The stuff was pasturized, had lower nic content, and was basically dry, so there wasn't spit, and there really was no mess.
Now I'm outta control. All day, every day, found a local liquor store to order it in by the log. Haven't run out in years. I got the whole thing planned. And it's all a big secret. To everyone.
So, back to day 3. I tried to post roll. I'll go check if it worked. I felt so terrible last night I started thinking, maybe I should go back and just taper off a bit instead of going from full bore to nothing. Then I thought of the group and said, shit, I've been thru some of the hell already, I'm sticking it out.
And I am. One hour at a time.
javascript:emoticon("'bang head'")
DD
Its gonna get better. It has to get better. It WILL get better. Just keep on quitting and soon the NB will be tired of tempting you and move on but be very aware, she will be back and try, try again. If you have the attitude to quit you will do it. You are in for some rough days but if you cave now you will have to go through the whole damn thing again. It is not worth it. I enjoyed dipping at first then I grew to HATE it, then I found this site and I quit just like that. Glad to be quit with you. ODAAT
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Thanks for the support, homies. I don't know what made me decide to just stop. I need to clarify an earlier post, since it has been mentioned. When I said "I love the stuff", I wasn't being accurate.Â
I think I liked it at first. Discovered it while playing High School Ball. New school, new kid, dip was a way to connect. I didn't really habitize it until college, and even by then I was hiding it. It's not a real popular social stigma it has in So Cal. It's even been hard to locate my brand at many times. I went in and out of cigs/dip, but the dip was always my favorite.Â
By the time I got to Dental School, there were a few of us dippers, and man we would hang together for sure. At the time I think I was still getting a buzz or an energy kick out of it, so it came in handy when studying, etc.
But the most interesting part of it, for me, was the hiding...the secret...the GAME.  Shit, it was awesome.Â
Anyway, I became consciously aware of the length of time, and frequency I was using the stuff. But I never gave any serious thought to quitting. Bandits, pouches, then Snus made me feel more comfortable with it, because with the Snus, man I didn't even need to carry the tin around. I could throw a few in my shirt pocket and I was good to go. The stuff was pasturized, had lower nic content, and was basically dry, so there wasn't spit, and there really was no mess.
Now I'm outta control. All day, every day, found a local liquor store to order it in by the log. Haven't run out in years. I got the whole thing planned. And it's all a big secret. To everyone.
So, back to day 3. I tried to post roll. I'll go check if it worked. I felt so terrible last night I started thinking, maybe I should go back and just taper off a bit instead of going from full bore to nothing. Then I thought of the group and said, shit, I've been thru some of the hell already, I'm sticking it out.
And I am. One hour at a time.
javascript:emoticon("'bang head'")
DD
Its gonna get better. It has to get better. It WILL get better. Just keep on quitting and soon the NB will be tired of tempting you and move on but be very aware, she will be back and try, try again. If you have the attitude to quit you will do it. You are in for some rough days but if you cave now you will have to go through the whole damn thing again. It is not worth it. I enjoyed dipping at first then I grew to HATE it, then I found this site and I quit just like that. Glad to be quit with you. ODAAT
here's a great tip - stop romancing an addiction like some lost lover .. the shit was going to do you bodily harm if not kill you
Dive into the deep end of the KTC pool and guzzle the kool aid -
Reach out and build a quit support and write out a quit plan for those oh shit scenarios
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It will get much better!!! Day 5 here and its still a little tough. Went to the dentist for a first time in a while today to celebrate more or less.......25 years I have been with cope and I am proud to say that after 5 day quit my dentist says no signs of cancer or abnormalities beside some huge gum loss. But that's my own damn fault for dipping this poison every day and swallowing the juice everyday for the past 14 years at least. We can all make it through this!!! Good Quit Doc!!! I am in your June group!!! Lets quit together!!
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Hey Doc...Welcome, welcome, welcome. You clawed through the fog and posted roll. I remember that day well. Keep it up!!! I t is very important to realize that the way we are successful, cold turkey, is why we are successful. Tapering off just will never work. You are going to quit by getting that shit out of your brain asap. It gets so much better, almost fun...trust me. Hang in there, please. dunwit
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Fuck tapering off. Although my first almost cave was when my inner addict tried to convince me to go back onto it and do some better planning. At this point, it already feels good to feel lousy, so im sticking to it.
I dropped by the store that ordered in a roll a week for me. I just felt bad leavin them hanging. So I went in and fired them. Told them I didn't need another shipment, and when he asked when I'd be needing one and I told him I'm done wittit.
That's how I'm closing out day 3.
Thanks for the support guys. Helps mor than you know...well, I doubt that. Helps as much as you know it does!!
Out.
DD
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Fuck tapering off. Although my first almost cave was when my inner addict tried to convince me to go back onto it and do some better planning. At this point, it already feels good to feel lousy, so im sticking to it.
I dropped by the store that ordered in a roll a week for me. I just felt bad leavin them hanging. So I went in and fired them. Told them I didn't need another shipment, and when he asked when I'd be needing one and I told him I'm done wittit.
That's how I'm closing out day 3.
Thanks for the support guys. Helps mor than you know...well, I doubt that. Helps as much as you know it does!!
Out.
DD
Well done DD!! Tell the store to order you a log of Smokey Mtn if they want to keep your business!!! Day 3 is the hardest, I think...all the nic will be out of you tomorrow and you will most likely enter the "fog."
When the fog comes, pound water, hit the gym, take a walk, punch a wall, use this site to get your rage on.
ODAAT you will gain your freedom. Embrace the suck, you never have to go through this again. Don't forget what you've gone through.
Proud to quit with you today.
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Fuck tapering off. Although my first almost cave was when my inner addict tried to convince me to go back onto it and do some better planning. At this point, it already feels good to feel lousy, so im sticking to it.
I dropped by the store that ordered in a roll a week for me. I just felt bad leavin them hanging. So I went in and fired them. Told them I didn't need another shipment, and when he asked when I'd be needing one and I told him I'm done wittit.
That's how I'm closing out day 3.
Thanks for the support guys. Helps mor than you know...well, I doubt that. Helps as much as you know it does!!
Out.
DD
That's how you quit, straight up. I also fired my suppliers. Told them all never to sell me any of that crap again.
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Fuck tapering off. Although my first almost cave was when my inner addict tried to convince me to go back onto it and do some better planning. At this point, it already feels good to feel lousy, so im sticking to it.
I dropped by the store that ordered in a roll a week for me. I just felt bad leavin them hanging. So I went in and fired them. Told them I didn't need another shipment, and when he asked when I'd be needing one and I told him I'm done wittit.
That's how I'm closing out day 3.
Thanks for the support guys. Helps mor than you know...well, I doubt that. Helps as much as you know it does!!
Out.
DD
That's how you quit, straight up. I also fired my suppliers. Told them all never to sell me any of that crap again.
It does feel good to do that. Walked into a gas station I frequent the other day and they know what can I (used to) buy. The clerk asked "how many" as she reached for them.
I said "none. I quit. It's been two weeks."
Actually got a congrats from them.
Keep fighting the good fight.
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Fuck tapering off. Although my first almost cave was when my inner addict tried to convince me to go back onto it and do some better planning. At this point, it already feels good to feel lousy, so im sticking to it.
I dropped by the store that ordered in a roll a week for me. I just felt bad leavin them hanging. So I went in and fired them. Told them I didn't need another shipment, and when he asked when I'd be needing one and I told him I'm done wittit.
That's how I'm closing out day 3.
Thanks for the support guys. Helps mor than you know...well, I doubt that. Helps as much as you know it does!!
Out.
DD
That's how you quit, straight up. I also fired my suppliers. Told them all never to sell me any of that crap again.
It does feel good to do that. Walked into a gas station I frequent the other day and they know what can I (used to) buy. The clerk asked "how many" as she reached for them.
I said "none. I quit. It's been two weeks."
Actually got a congrats from them.
Keep fighting the good fight.
Bravo, Doc...Bravo!
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Do me a favor. Read this blurb from your intro post:
Love the stuff. First thing in the morning with coffee, last thing before bed. I used to think it was a badge of honor, or that I felt like a man because I did this stuff and really nobody even knew I was doing it. Well, same goes for my quit I suppose. I mean, if nobody knows I'm walking around with a fatty in all day, how can they sympathize with me when I'm quitting?
Now re-read what you just posted today:
Fuck tapering off. Although my first almost cave was when my inner addict tried to convince me to go back onto it and do some better planning. At this point, it already feels good to feel lousy, so im sticking to it.
I dropped by the store that ordered in a roll a week for me. I just felt bad leavin them hanging. So I went in and fired them. Told them I didn't need another shipment, and when he asked when I'd be needing one and I told him I'm done wittit.
That's how I'm closing out day 3.
Thanks for the support guys. Helps mor than you know...well, I doubt that. Helps as much as you know it does!!
This, my friend, is how you own your quit. This is inspiring. Do you even recognize the person who wrote the Day 1 post? I don't.
Don't matter if you're day 3 or day 3000; live it, breath it, own it. Never Again For Any Reason.
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Do me a favor. Read this blurb from your intro post:
Love the stuff. First thing in the morning with coffee, last thing before bed. I used to think it was a badge of honor, or that I felt like a man because I did this stuff and really nobody even knew I was doing it. Well, same goes for my quit I suppose. I mean, if nobody knows I'm walking around with a fatty in all day, how can they sympathize with me when I'm quitting?
Now re-read what you just posted today:
Fuck tapering off. Although my first almost cave was when my inner addict tried to convince me to go back onto it and do some better planning. At this point, it already feels good to feel lousy, so im sticking to it.
I dropped by the store that ordered in a roll a week for me. I just felt bad leavin them hanging. So I went in and fired them. Told them I didn't need another shipment, and when he asked when I'd be needing one and I told him I'm done wittit.
That's how I'm closing out day 3.
Thanks for the support guys. Helps mor than you know...well, I doubt that. Helps as much as you know it does!!
This, my friend, is how you own your quit. This is inspiring. Do you even recognize the person who wrote the Day 1 post? I don't.
Don't matter if you're day 3 or day 3000; live it, breath it, own it. Never Again For Any Reason.
The world was my supplier and I to it to fuck off. 'Finger'
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Thanks for pointing that out, Steak. Made it to day 5, and not feeling too bad. I am worried about this weekend though. I'm heading out to a campout with my kids. Indian Guides. Super fun, but really a great place to dip.
I'm a hider, so since nobody knows I dipped, nobody is gonna know I'm not. But for the mind games, I was thinking of getting some fake stuff. Lippazaner hooked me up with a place in San Diego, so I'm heading out there when I get a break. They sell Hooch at this place. I ordered some pouches from Smokey Mountain, since they will maybe be close to the feel and taste of the snus I was dippin.
I'm sure there are many opinions about substitute use/not use, but I know I'll probably get a little squirrely if I don't try to bring something. There won't be any reception out there so I'll be totally off the grid. I won't have the forum, roll call, etc. But I'll be back Sunday and let you know!
DD
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Thanks for pointing that out, Steak. Made it to day 5, and not feeling too bad. I am worried about this weekend though. I'm heading out to a campout with my kids. Indian Guides. Super fun, but really a great place to dip.
I'm a hider, so since nobody knows I dipped, nobody is gonna know I'm not. But for the mind games, I was thinking of getting some fake stuff. Lippazaner hooked me up with a place in San Diego, so I'm heading out there when I get a break. They sell Hooch at this place. I ordered some pouches from Smokey Mountain, since they will maybe be close to the feel and taste of the snus I was dippin.
I'm sure there are many opinions about substitute use/not use, but I know I'll probably get a little squirrely if I don't try to bring something. There won't be any reception out there so I'll be totally off the grid. I won't have the forum, roll call, etc. But I'll be back Sunday and let you know!
DD
I ain't no doctor......but there are very few places that you can't get a cell signal. All you have to do is call/sext in your promise and someone will post you up. I'll send you my # via pm. Hell, get one of your guides to send a smoke signal and surely it will be seen by one of the many quitters in SoCal. Unless they're real "Indians" then you can still eat curry and have them rickshaw you into to town to make a call.
My Question: what are you willing to do to protect your quit?
Vadge 797
*warning* if you text me, be prepared for full frontal, shorn scrotum, throbbing, no bull shit quitting.
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Thanks for pointing that out, Steak. Made it to day 5, and not feeling too bad. I am worried about this weekend though. I'm heading out to a campout with my kids. Indian Guides. Super fun, but really a great place to dip.
I'm a hider, so since nobody knows I dipped, nobody is gonna know I'm not. But for the mind games, I was thinking of getting some fake stuff. Lippazaner hooked me up with a place in San Diego, so I'm heading out there when I get a break. They sell Hooch at this place. I ordered some pouches from Smokey Mountain, since they will maybe be close to the feel and taste of the snus I was dippin.
I'm sure there are many opinions about substitute use/not use, but I know I'll probably get a little squirrely if I don't try to bring something. There won't be any reception out there so I'll be totally off the grid. I won't have the forum, roll call, etc. But I'll be back Sunday and let you know!
DD
I ain't no doctor......but there are very few places that you can't get a cell signal. All you have to do is call/sext in your promise and someone will post you up. I'll send you my # via pm. Hell, get one of your guides to send a smoke signal and surely it will be seen by one of the many quitters in SoCal. Unless they're real "Indians" then you can still eat curry and have them rickshaw you into to town to make a call.
My Question: what are you willing to do to protect your quit?
Vadge 797
*warning* if you text me, be prepared for full frontal, shorn scrotum, throbbing, no bull shit quitting.
How the hell do you follow that last sentence!?