My First Day...

[jrws]

My fundamental issue was always the anger issue in the past.

What I have learned from my past quits and what I have successfully done in this quit is to manage my emotions each moment.

I do not let anything build up. If something irritates me, I say it right then as calmly as possible. I don't hold on to anything, because it will build into a raging volcano. From there I would rationalize that I am the biggest asshole and unbearable to be around so I would go back to dip.

I pay attention to my feelings (I know it sounds stupid, but it is very important!). There are days I go to bed early just to finish it off. There are time I take short walks during the day to clear my head. I don't hold on to anything. If I am watching a game and I start to get irrationally pissed, I will walk away.

Dont let your brain trick you into thinking you better off dipping. It gets easier to manage as the days go by. It is day 26 for me and I can let go of my anger much eaier than I could in the beginning. Still not perfect, but I am working on it.

Good luck with the quit. I am pulling for you!!

Thank you - you are dropping some wisdom on my dumbass.

[Aaron90]

Tanawei, that's not stupid that is actually some great advice. I always let shit build up when I'm quitting so I have a reason to flip out. Thank you so much and I will definitely keep that in mind. Congrats on day 26.

Also, thanks to everyone else for the support. I am so encouraged from the dedication of this site.

[Tanawei]

My fundamental issue was always the anger issue in the past.

What I have learned from my past quits and what I have successfully done in this quit is to manage my emotions each moment.

I do not let anything build up. If something irritates me, I say it right then as calmly as possible. I don't hold on to anything, because it will build into a raging volcano. From there I would rationalize that I am the biggest asshole and unbearable to be around so I would go back to dip.

I pay attention to my feelings (I know it sounds stupid, but it is very important!). There are days I go to bed early just to finish it off. There are time I take short walks during the day to clear my head. I don't hold on to anything. If I am watching a game and I start to get irrationally pissed, I will walk away.

Dont let your brain trick you into thinking you better off dipping. It gets easier to manage as the days go by. It is day 26 for me and I can let go of my anger much eaier than I could in the beginning. Still not perfect, but I am working on it.

Good luck with the quit. I am pulling for you!!

[JAL1968]

Aaron,

Welcome to December 2012. I am on Day 15 and there are good days and bad days. Days I still get brain fog, headaches, sleeplessness, night sweats, and other shit that I cuased because I wanted to look cool dipping when I was in school.

We all go through the shit, and I am starting to feel better. Even repulsed by the way tobacco smells now, which is a good thing.

Shoudl you have cravings or triggers, PM me or get in the Chat. I have had several people talk me through some things.

Also, get accountable with the people in your life. My employees , wife, sunday school group all now. I am not ashamed to say that I am a quitter in this aspect of my life. I am taking control of this bitch and not letting the bitch take control of me.

You can do it too. We will get through it together.

[eric71]

Hey there. I've decided to quit for real. I've tried countless times, but found some gum recession earlier today. I'm officially spooked and it's time. When I've tried to quit before I've had panic attacks and extreme anger. Can anyone give me some pointers for my first few days? The gym is my safeground, but that only takes about an hour out of my day... PLEASE HELP!!!

Did you read this: index.php?showtopic=1360 and the other stuff in the Welcome Center?

PM me when you are done and you still want to start day 1. (BTW, your post is in the "support" section of the December group). If you are ready for the commitment and understand what it all means, you might move that up.

PM some other people in December and get to know how this works...

- jrws

First few days will suck ass, guaranteed. Read my original thread in "Day 5 WTF?" and you'll get an idea. The reality is that it will have you raging and weeping, angry and depressed, anxious and exhausted all at the same time. If you can, take some time away from work and those closest to you. Hide in a fucking room, camp out there, come out only for the shitter and meals. You are going through detox for the first 72 hours. After this though, it's a mind game, nicotine is physically out of your system. PM if you want or need some help, we'll be here for you if you're serious about it.

[jrws]

Hey there. I've decided to quit for real. I've tried countless times, but found some gum recession earlier today. I'm officially spooked and it's time. When I've tried to quit before I've had panic attacks and extreme anger. Can anyone give me some pointers for my first few days? The gym is my safeground, but that only takes about an hour out of my day... PLEASE HELP!!!

Did you read this: index.php?showtopic=1360 and the other stuff in the Welcome Center?

PM me when you are done and you still want to start day 1. (BTW, your post is in the "support" section of the December group). If you are ready for the commitment and understand what it all means, you might move that up.

PM some other people in December and get to know how this works...

- jrws

[Aaron90]

Hey there. I've decided to quit for real. I've tried countless times, but found some gum recession earlier today. I'm officially spooked and it's time. When I've tried to quit before I've had panic attacks and extreme anger. Can anyone give me some pointers for my first few days? The gym is my safeground, but that only takes about an hour out of my day... PLEASE HELP!!!