Newbie

[Laxref]

Didn't take long for temptation to creep in. Big ass cup of water next to me. Gonna keep one in my car: FILLED THIS TIME WITH WATER INSTEAD OF THE SHIT! Great suggestion, fellas.

[corwinkb]

Listen to these guys. I had my first moment of weakness six to 8 hours into day 1. They talked me off the edge. They will gladly do the same for you.

I'm only on day 1 but I can tell you. Drinking the water is HUGE. Get a nice water bottle and make it your anchor.

[pab1964]

So, I have finally done it. After 20 years of the shit, I am finally quitting. 20 years, and untold amounts of money and damage. It's the right thing, and probably the 200th time I have tried, but this time I am doing it differently: and I am finally committed to this one working.

I started when I was lifeguarding at a town pool, and just dabbled until I get to my senior year of college, then it was game on. Quit for a few months before I got married and some good month-long quits over the years, but the Kodiak, then the Grizzly, always called me back. Long rides in the car when I was driving to ref a college football game or a lacrosse game were the triggers. I know they still will be. But I have 2 daughters, and I'll be damned if I will let them down. Or my wife. Or myself. I'm ready this time.

I think.

I already want one, but I made sure the cans were empty and that all my hiding spots were clear. It's time.

Hey my friend it's awesome you want to quit and I'm damn proud you think you ready. Rest assured my friend you go into this thinking you can do it, you will fail just like all the times before! Get your ass in here and want this more than anything you have ever wanted in your life! I'm saying this because those beautiful daughters you got deserve to have a daddy to be there for them. See I used to hide behind the bitch and I missed alot of precious time with my girls and never realized it until I quit 70 day's ago! Can't cry about it now they're grown and I can start a new life with my grandbabies! I'm 50 I've been addict for 38 years and I will always be an addict but with the help of God and all my brothers and sisters on here I will give my promise not to dip EDD! ODAAT! I quit with you!

[rubble]

Best choice you can make.
Join your quit group and keep it going

Those were stops you had. You quitting now

[CavMan83]

So, I have finally done it. After 20 years of the shit, I am finally quitting. 20 years, and untold amounts of money and damage. It's the right thing, and probably the 200th time I have tried, but this time I am doing it differently: and I am finally committed to this one working.

I started when I was lifeguarding at a town pool, and just dabbled until I get to my senior year of college, then it was game on. Quit for a few months before I got married and some good month-long quits over the years, but the Kodiak, then the Grizzly, always called me back. Long rides in the car when I was driving to ref a college football game or a lacrosse game were the triggers. I know they still will be. But I have 2 daughters, and I'll be damned if I will let them down. Or my wife. Or myself. I'm ready this time.

I think.

I already want one, but I made sure the cans were empty and that all my hiding spots were clear. It's time.

Get rid of the "thinking"....get into the "knowing". KNOW that you are quitting, KNOW why you are quitting, and KNOW that you will be successful in your quit. Also, KNOW that while it may seem like quitting is killing you, nicotine withdrawals never actually killed anyone. It's just the dopamine receptors in your head jumping up and down like the little crazed bastards they are because they're looking for a fix that isn't coming.

It's going to suck until it doesn't suck anymore. Get used to it....remember it, and vow to beat it. Use the suck to strengthen your resolve. Get into your quit group (June 2015) and rant all you want about how bad it sucks (hint....your quit brothers are going thru the same suck)....there's strength in numbers. Build on it.

Drink plenty of water, and be ready for a couple not so good nights sleep. After about 3 days, the physical withdrawal will be just about done....then it's a mental game. Know that you can beat this....I dipped for damn near four decades and I'm clean.

Quit on, brother.

[Laxref]

So, I have finally done it. After 20 years of the shit, I am finally quitting. 20 years, and untold amounts of money and damage. It's the right thing, and probably the 200th time I have tried, but this time I am doing it differently: and I am finally committed to this one working.

I started when I was lifeguarding at a town pool, and just dabbled until I get to my senior year of college, then it was game on. Quit for a few months before I got married and some good month-long quits over the years, but the Kodiak, then the Grizzly, always called me back. Long rides in the car when I was driving to ref a college football game or a lacrosse game were the triggers. I know they still will be. But I have 2 daughters, and I'll be damned if I will let them down. Or my wife. Or myself. I'm ready this time.

I think.

I already want one, but I made sure the cans were empty and that all my hiding spots were clear. It's time.