New quitter

[brettlees]

Hello KTC,

I am on Day 7 and a new quitter. My great quit group knows a little bit about me and for everyone else here it is.
When I was 16 I had my first dip and didn't even take a second thought to it. I was in rehab for drugs and what not and I smoked cigarettes every once in a while. Anyway took to big of a pinch and
threw up all over the place (you think that would have stopped me). After that I chewed on and off through high school still doing drugs being an asshole. Then when I graduated I quit drugs and used cigarettes
and chew to curb the drug cravings. I got my first job at an underground mine as a driller and welder. Smoking was not allowed underground so my boss threw my cigarettes down a mine shaft
and threw me a can of chew and said, "Start chewin boy." From that moment I just found the ideal new addiction. Started chewing a can a day then a little more. I have a huge number of health issues and you think that would
have stopped me, no way. Finally I just started lying to loved ones about my chewing. I would tell them the last time I chewed was when I left the mine job and really I was chewing everyday. Then when I
hit 10 years of endless fights about it, sneaking around, lying, and worrying about health issues I was like oh shit, I have to stop this. Tried quitting for an entire year! That just resulted in me chewing nicotine gum, using patches, and lozenges for 8 months. Then I just went back to chewing anyway. I knew about this site a long time ago and I just would always talk myself out of it. So finally shoved my pride aside and signed up and now I'm on 7 days, first time in 10-11 years.
Never tried to reach out for help about this ever and glad I did. Proud to be here with all of you quitters!

Thanks,

- Jpquit

Welcome JP!

You have 'cave' written all over you. Prior substance addictions, prior 'quit' attempts, etc. But, in my view, that's all bullshit. If you want to quit nicotine, you are in the right place. You know the drill already. Commit to your group each day and keep that promise. That's it. It's not easy but it is simple. Post roll and honor it every day and, next thing you know, you'll be looking at this addiction in the rear view mirror!

Note: you will always be an addict; there is ultimately no rear view mirror. But that is just a manner of speaking. It will get easier, to the point where it will no longer constantly occupy your thoughts. I quit with you today!!

I stopped 30-40 times in 17 years. I only quit once. If I can do this, so can you, it takes the right mind set.

That's so true! If Thumblewort can do this anyone can! Welcome to KTC JP! Keep posting roll and stay active.

Man, there are so many of us here who are succeeding, despite having heavy predispositions for addiction. Did you know if you were exposed to nicotine either in-utero or at adolescence, your risk is greater to get hooked? Well you sure got at least one of those boxes checked, but I'd bet at least half of us do, and many of us born in the 50s, 60s, and 70s have both because the tobacco companies hid the dangers from the public. YET, we are making it! you're well on your way.

The biggest key is to go at it HARD as you can here. QUIT LIKE FUCK, "qlf" EVERY DAMNED DAY
"edd" and you will win.

Post your promise every day -- for a long, long, time. Simple insurance practice
build a network of other quitters
learn all you can about the addiction you are fighting
keep a log of your quit here in the intros

[rdad]

Hello KTC,

I am on Day 7 and a new quitter. My great quit group knows a little bit about me and for everyone else here it is.
When I was 16 I had my first dip and didn't even take a second thought to it. I was in rehab for drugs and what not and I smoked cigarettes every once in a while. Anyway took to big of a pinch and
threw up all over the place (you think that would have stopped me). After that I chewed on and off through high school still doing drugs being an asshole. Then when I graduated I quit drugs and used cigarettes
and chew to curb the drug cravings. I got my first job at an underground mine as a driller and welder. Smoking was not allowed underground so my boss threw my cigarettes down a mine shaft
and threw me a can of chew and said, "Start chewin boy." From that moment I just found the ideal new addiction. Started chewing a can a day then a little more. I have a huge number of health issues and you think that would
have stopped me, no way. Finally I just started lying to loved ones about my chewing. I would tell them the last time I chewed was when I left the mine job and really I was chewing everyday. Then when I
hit 10 years of endless fights about it, sneaking around, lying, and worrying about health issues I was like oh shit, I have to stop this. Tried quitting for an entire year! That just resulted in me chewing nicotine gum, using patches, and lozenges for 8 months. Then I just went back to chewing anyway. I knew about this site a long time ago and I just would always talk myself out of it. So finally shoved my pride aside and signed up and now I'm on 7 days, first time in 10-11 years.
Never tried to reach out for help about this ever and glad I did. Proud to be here with all of you quitters!

Thanks,

- Jpquit

Welcome JP!

You have 'cave' written all over you. Prior substance addictions, prior 'quit' attempts, etc. But, in my view, that's all bullshit. If you want to quit nicotine, you are in the right place. You know the drill already. Commit to your group each day and keep that promise. That's it. It's not easy but it is simple. Post roll and honor it every day and, next thing you know, you'll be looking at this addiction in the rear view mirror!

Note: you will always be an addict; there is ultimately no rear view mirror. But that is just a manner of speaking. It will get easier, to the point where it will no longer constantly occupy your thoughts. I quit with you today!!

I stopped 30-40 times in 17 years. I only quit once. If I can do this, so can you, it takes the right mind set.

That's so true! If Thumblewort can do this anyone can! Welcome to KTC JP! Keep posting roll and stay active.

[Thumblewort]

Hello KTC,

I am on Day 7 and a new quitter. My great quit group knows a little bit about me and for everyone else here it is.
When I was 16 I had my first dip and didn't even take a second thought to it. I was in rehab for drugs and what not and I smoked cigarettes every once in a while. Anyway took to big of a pinch and
threw up all over the place (you think that would have stopped me). After that I chewed on and off through high school still doing drugs being an asshole. Then when I graduated I quit drugs and used cigarettes
and chew to curb the drug cravings. I got my first job at an underground mine as a driller and welder. Smoking was not allowed underground so my boss threw my cigarettes down a mine shaft
and threw me a can of chew and said, "Start chewin boy." From that moment I just found the ideal new addiction. Started chewing a can a day then a little more. I have a huge number of health issues and you think that would
have stopped me, no way. Finally I just started lying to loved ones about my chewing. I would tell them the last time I chewed was when I left the mine job and really I was chewing everyday. Then when I
hit 10 years of endless fights about it, sneaking around, lying, and worrying about health issues I was like oh shit, I have to stop this. Tried quitting for an entire year! That just resulted in me chewing nicotine gum, using patches, and lozenges for 8 months. Then I just went back to chewing anyway. I knew about this site a long time ago and I just would always talk myself out of it. So finally shoved my pride aside and signed up and now I'm on 7 days, first time in 10-11 years.
Never tried to reach out for help about this ever and glad I did. Proud to be here with all of you quitters!

Thanks,

- Jpquit

Welcome JP!

You have 'cave' written all over you. Prior substance addictions, prior 'quit' attempts, etc. But, in my view, that's all bullshit. If you want to quit nicotine, you are in the right place. You know the drill already. Commit to your group each day and keep that promise. That's it. It's not easy but it is simple. Post roll and honor it every day and, next thing you know, you'll be looking at this addiction in the rear view mirror!

Note: you will always be an addict; there is ultimately no rear view mirror. But that is just a manner of speaking. It will get easier, to the point where it will no longer constantly occupy your thoughts. I quit with you today!!

I stopped 30-40 times in 17 years. I only quit once. If I can do this, so can you, it takes the right mind set.

[LMM]

Hello KTC,

I am on Day 7 and a new quitter. My great quit group knows a little bit about me and for everyone else here it is.
When I was 16 I had my first dip and didn't even take a second thought to it. I was in rehab for drugs and what not and I smoked cigarettes every once in a while. Anyway took to big of a pinch and
threw up all over the place (you think that would have stopped me). After that I chewed on and off through high school still doing drugs being an asshole. Then when I graduated I quit drugs and used cigarettes
and chew to curb the drug cravings. I got my first job at an underground mine as a driller and welder. Smoking was not allowed underground so my boss threw my cigarettes down a mine shaft
and threw me a can of chew and said, "Start chewin boy." From that moment I just found the ideal new addiction. Started chewing a can a day then a little more. I have a huge number of health issues and you think that would
have stopped me, no way. Finally I just started lying to loved ones about my chewing. I would tell them the last time I chewed was when I left the mine job and really I was chewing everyday. Then when I
hit 10 years of endless fights about it, sneaking around, lying, and worrying about health issues I was like oh shit, I have to stop this. Tried quitting for an entire year! That just resulted in me chewing nicotine gum, using patches, and lozenges for 8 months. Then I just went back to chewing anyway. I knew about this site a long time ago and I just would always talk myself out of it. So finally shoved my pride aside and signed up and now I'm on 7 days, first time in 10-11 years.
Never tried to reach out for help about this ever and glad I did. Proud to be here with all of you quitters!

Thanks,

- Jpquit

Welcome JP!

You have 'cave' written all over you. Prior substance addictions, prior 'quit' attempts, etc. But, in my view, that's all bullshit. If you want to quit nicotine, you are in the right place. You know the drill already. Commit to your group each day and keep that promise. That's it. It's not easy but it is simple. Post roll and honor it every day and, next thing you know, you'll be looking at this addiction in the rear view mirror!

Note: you will always be an addict; there is ultimately no rear view mirror. But that is just a manner of speaking. It will get easier, to the point where it will no longer constantly occupy your thoughts. I quit with you today!!

[Jpquit]

Hello KTC,

I am on Day 7 and a new quitter. My great quit group knows a little bit about me and for everyone else here it is.
When I was 16 I had my first dip and didn't even take a second thought to it. I was in rehab for drugs and what not and I smoked cigarettes every once in a while. Anyway took to big of a pinch and
threw up all over the place (you think that would have stopped me). After that I chewed on and off through high school still doing drugs being an asshole. Then when I graduated I quit drugs and used cigarettes
and chew to curb the drug cravings. I got my first job at an underground mine as a driller and welder. Smoking was not allowed underground so my boss threw my cigarettes down a mine shaft
and threw me a can of chew and said, "Start chewin boy." From that moment I just found the ideal new addiction. Started chewing a can a day then a little more. I have a huge number of health issues and you think that would
have stopped me, no way. Finally I just started lying to loved ones about my chewing. I would tell them the last time I chewed was when I left the mine job and really I was chewing everyday. Then when I
hit 10 years of endless fights about it, sneaking around, lying, and worrying about health issues I was like oh shit, I have to stop this. Tried quitting for an entire year! That just resulted in me chewing nicotine gum, using patches, and lozenges for 8 months. Then I just went back to chewing anyway. I knew about this site a long time ago and I just would always talk myself out of it. So finally shoved my pride aside and signed up and now I'm on 7 days, first time in 10-11 years.
Never tried to reach out for help about this ever and glad I did. Proud to be here with all of you quitters!

Thanks,

- Jpquit