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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: jmar829 on May 15, 2013, 11:20:00 AM
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Hello,
I just wanted to introduce myself. I have been dipping for at least 10 years. Usually all day everyday, but I never go through more than a can a week. Everything is a trigger for me. Coffee, work, alcohol, sports, you name it. However, most people don't know that I dip. I hide it from my wife, even though she completely knows I do this. (She too can be a ninja). I have tried to "ween" myself off of dip several times but without fail the normal routine slides right back.
I'm here because I'm tired of telling my wife that I am trying to quit, lying to myself, and would like to lead a healthier lifestyle. Because of this I have quit cold-turkey. I took my last dip yesterday afternoon (5-14-13) and have not had one since. I have been sucking on Ice Breakers mints like they're going out of style. Does anyone have any better alternatives for cravings/oral fixations?
Anyways, hopefully I find the support here I need to kick the crap out of this addiction.
Thank you,
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Glad to have you here. It will be tough but you already sound like you are on the right track. Owning your addiction and not making excuses is key. And that is something you have already done in your first post! Prepare for the hell that comes in the first week, but know that each day WILL end and you will come out on the other side a healthier happier you.
Post roll and read everything you can! Mints are good, so are sunflower seeds. I use gum. Packs and packs of gum each day!
Focus on why you are here and you will succeed. Ask questions if needed. We are all going through the same thing.
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Welcome. Anything besides dip is an acceptable alternative. For me, I tried life savers wintergreen and pop-o-mint, but I just chewed them up. Seeds were good but the salt can tear up your mouth. Chewing on things like coffee stirs, toothpicks, "flossers" was good. I like cramming in a green tea teabag to suck on (wet it first). Finally I discovered the Atommic Fireball. They burn like a mofo and last for about 40 minutes as you can't chew them without shattering a few teeth.
Do whatever it takes. Lastly, the best crave killer for me has been just reading this site. You'll realize that you are not alone, there are dozens like you, and you will see that we are taking this one day at a time with great success, and so can you.
Holler if you need to.
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Hey jmar,
Congrats on the quit! I am on day 2. I have been dealing with the oral fixations with seeds and grinds, which is a fake. Seems to be working. I have heard of putting cold cuts or tea bags in your gum can work too.
PM me if you want/need anything. We got this!
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Finally I discovered the Atommic Fireball. They burn like a mofo and last for about 40 minutes as you can't chew them without shattering a few teeth.
This sounds like a good idea. I think the 'burn' is one of the things I liked about dip. Mints and other things can't replace that feeling.
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Welcome to KTC, you have some good advice in the posts below. We have all been and are still going through it. Use the site.
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Great advice below. In all these post. Read all you can in the welcome center. Read HOF speeches. Then reach out an get some numbers. I would be happy to give you mine. Get to know some of us PM the guys that seem to have commonality with. Etc.
But most of all your on the right damn track!,,,, Your bad ass posted roll today!,,,,,,
I quit with you man.
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Welcome to KTC, you have some good advice in the posts below. We have all been and are still going through it. Use the site.
If not for quitting help, I'll certainly come back for that avatar!
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Welcome to ktc and congrats on quitting and making the best decision possible. Just listen to what all the awesome quitters on here tell ya, post roll early everyday and honor that word. I will quit with you any day. If you need anything at all feel free to pm me.
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If my Av, keeps you quit Ill post up on your thread every day. I quit with you AGAIN today.
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Jmar, I saw your bad ass posted roll today. You go man! I quit with you. Pm me if you need anything. We know your in hell. We did it too, are doing it.
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Hello,
I will be camping this weekend and therefore not be able to post roll as there is no internet access in the woods, nor do I own a smartphone. I promise to continue my commitment everyday, but if I do not post roll I don't want others to think I have given up. If need be, I can post roll to the Leper Colony of the August Group upon my return, Tuesday, May 28th.
Are there any other options?
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Hello,
I will be camping this weekend and therefore not be able to post roll as there is no internet access in the woods, nor do I own a smartphone. I promise to continue my commitment everyday, but if I do not post roll I don't want others to think I have given up. If need be, I can post roll to the Leper Colony of the August Group upon my return, Tuesday, May 28th.
Are there any other options?
Can you text/call?
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Hello,
I will be camping this weekend and therefore not be able to post roll as there is no internet access in the woods, nor do I own a smartphone. I promise to continue my commitment everyday, but if I do not post roll I don't want others to think I have given up. If need be, I can post roll to the Leper Colony of the August Group upon my return, Tuesday, May 28th.
Are there any other options?
text message. phone calls.
You do have phone numbers for others, correct?
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Hello,
I will be camping this weekend and therefore not be able to post roll as there is no internet access in the woods, nor do I own a smartphone. I promise to continue my commitment everyday, but if I do not post roll I don't want others to think I have given up. If need be, I can post roll to the Leper Colony of the August Group upon my return, Tuesday, May 28th.
Are there any other options?
text message. phone calls.
You do have phone numbers for others, correct?
I currently do not have any numbers to text or call. :angry:
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Hello,
I will be camping this weekend and therefore not be able to post roll as there is no internet access in the woods, nor do I own a smartphone. I promise to continue my commitment everyday, but if I do not post roll I don't want others to think I have given up. If need be, I can post roll to the Leper Colony of the August Group upon my return, Tuesday, May 28th.
Are there any other options?
text message. phone calls.
You do have phone numbers for others, correct?
I currently do not have any numbers to text or call. :angry:
I just sent you my number. Check your inbox. I will gladly post roll for you. Enjoy the camping!
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Hello,
I will be camping this weekend and therefore not be able to post roll as there is no internet access in the woods, nor do I own a smartphone. I promise to continue my commitment everyday, but if I do not post roll I don't want others to think I have given up. If need be, I can post roll to the Leper Colony of the August Group upon my return, Tuesday, May 28th.
Are there any other options?
text message. phone calls.
You do have phone numbers for others, correct?
I currently do not have any numbers to text or call. :angry:
I just sent you my number. Check your inbox. I will gladly post roll for you. Enjoy the camping!
^^^ THAT'S what this website is about!
Way to step up Jake!
'clap'
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You guys friggen ROCK!
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Good looking out, Jake.
Jmar, you need to get some numbers, bro. That's a big part of what makes this place work. It seemed fishy to me at first, but I got used to it eventually. You should have Jake's number. Reach out for some others. They are yours for the asking.
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Hello,
I will be camping this weekend and therefore not be able to post roll as there is no internet access in the woods, nor do I own a smartphone. I promise to continue my commitment everyday, but if I do not post roll I don't want others to think I have given up. If need be, I can post roll to the Leper Colony of the August Group upon my return, Tuesday, May 28th.
Are there any other options?
text message. phone calls.
You do have phone numbers for others, correct?
I currently do not have any numbers to text or call. :angry:
I just sent you my number. Check your inbox. I will gladly post roll for you. Enjoy the camping!
^^^ THAT'S what this website is about!
Way to step up Jake!
'clap'
Just got back here - mine is enroute via PM as well.
Reach out to your quit group brethren. Someone in there might also be digitless.
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Hello,
I will be camping this weekend and therefore not be able to post roll as there is no internet access in the woods, nor do I own a smartphone. I promise to continue my commitment everyday, but if I do not post roll I don't want others to think I have given up. If need be, I can post roll to the Leper Colony of the August Group upon my return, Tuesday, May 28th.
Are there any other options?
text message. phone calls.
You do have phone numbers for others, correct?
I currently do not have any numbers to text or call. :angry:
I just sent you my number. Check your inbox. I will gladly post roll for you. Enjoy the camping!
^^^ THAT'S what this website is about!
Way to step up Jake!
'clap'
Just got back here - mine is enroute via PM as well.
Reach out to your quit group brethren. Someone in there might also be digitless.
I got quit wood shocker
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You now have my number as well. I am Addicted to being quit with you man.
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You have mine too, use it anytime, we are all here for you!