Introduction and Day 1

[aaroncarey]

It's been too long since I've updated my process. Everything is going very well. Most days I don't even think about chew. Thanksgiving was really really hard, but I pushed through it. Christmas I'm not going to have one second of that week to myself nor New Years', so I think I should be fine there. Just a few more days, really, and I'm HOF bound.

For those still in the early days (1-28) -- IT FREAKING GETS BETTER. Just hang with it. Obsess over quitting in the early days. It should be the only thing on your mind as you go to work, come back home, and everything in between. Do it for you. And if you ever get tempted, remember how much work you'll flush down the toilet. That's the thing that gets me every time I'm tempted.

Thank you, everyone, for the vast amount of support thus far. And to those who're new, keep at it.

[whitetrash]

Great job so far- keep posting in here as you go. Have you been learning how the addiction works? You could have some challenges coming soon. Just get through them, one by one. Get on here if needed. Keep reading. Keep making connections- they can get you through it when tough times come. The nicotine has left your body, flushed out. Now some other compounds in the sh** will take longer, and your body has some healing to do. But hour by hour, day by day, it all stacks up. The more challenges you face down, the more wins you get. The more wins you get, the stronger your quit. Keep it going you're doing great!

Thank you, and thanks for asking.

I am indeed starting to learn more about how this works. I had gotten to the point in my addiction where I just wanted a dip in all the time...so the first few days have just been about pushing through.

I do anticipate triggers to start to become more and more of a problem. I worry a bit about this weekend, though I do have some social activities planned that will help keep me out and active. Otherwise, I'm probably going to go for walks, sit and watch football and stay on KTC.

Also, thanks to Zeno have some digits now. He and I have been texting a bit this afternoon.

Very impressed by this community so far. Thanks for the encouragement!

what helped me was tic tacs, just something to try. :)

[FISHFLORIDA]

Proud to quit with you today a-a-ron!

Lmfao! KP

[coachbubba19]

With you guy's. I am officially at 24 hours at 10:02 Am EST, this morning for it to be 24 hours. Feels Great!
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[Brasswhole]

Proud to quit with you today a-a-ron!

[brettlees]

So I'm into week 3 and I can't quite believe it.

I still think about dipping a bit -- and the main temptation is still the oral fixation, but even then: there's no compulsion to do anything about it. In other words, my will to kick this thing in the ass is getting stronger by the day, and it's amazing.

Aaron, I'm so glad you posted this, and I'm really pumped that you are still going strong. I'm on Day 20 and I use blogs like yours to keep me honest. Right now, my will is strong. But, I still need a support group for when I can not say that. We all do. Keep up with the posts, the hard work, and the proud thoughts. I quit with you today!

bokie

Hey guys you're both doing great but don't get too cocky that nic biatch will definitely kick you in the nutz when you least expect it. Stay positive but definitely stay ahead of her she's slick. Just enjoy every second of your quit and take the good with the bad!

^^^ Pab speaks the truth. There will be challenges. Fog can set in any day for either of you. And life throws curveballs where "just one" starts to sound like something you might get away with. Read the stories of other quitters, see what they went through. Keep it going strong. I like how you are supporting each other- that's key too!

[pab1964]

So I'm into week 3 and I can't quite believe it.

I still think about dipping a bit -- and the main temptation is still the oral fixation, but even then: there's no compulsion to do anything about it. In other words, my will to kick this thing in the ass is getting stronger by the day, and it's amazing.

Aaron, I'm so glad you posted this, and I'm really pumped that you are still going strong. I'm on Day 20 and I use blogs like yours to keep me honest. Right now, my will is strong. But, I still need a support group for when I can not say that. We all do. Keep up with the posts, the hard work, and the proud thoughts. I quit with you today!

bokie

Hey guys you're both doing great but don't get too cocky that nic biatch will definitely kick you in the nutz when you least expect it. Stay positive but definitely stay ahead of her she's slick. Just enjoy every second of your quit and take the good with the bad!

[Bokie]

So I'm into week 3 and I can't quite believe it.

I still think about dipping a bit -- and the main temptation is still the oral fixation, but even then: there's no compulsion to do anything about it. In other words, my will to kick this thing in the ass is getting stronger by the day, and it's amazing.

Aaron, I'm so glad you posted this, and I'm really pumped that you are still going strong. I'm on Day 20 and I use blogs like yours to keep me honest. Right now, my will is strong. But, I still need a support group for when I can not say that. We all do. Keep up with the posts, the hard work, and the proud thoughts. I quit with you today!

bokie

[aaroncarey]

So I'm into week 3 and I can't quite believe it.

I still think about dipping a bit -- and the main temptation is still the oral fixation, but even then: there's no compulsion to do anything about it. In other words, my will to kick this thing in the ass is getting stronger by the day, and it's amazing.

[Steakbomb18]

Aaron,my name is mark,ill get to the point.if you get tired of trying every way there is to quit,try it my way..
i dipped for 20 years,today im 33 days quit and not even thinking about it or get cravings.
the reason,im so involved and dedicated to this Bulletproof diet im doing,im shifting my tought on this and not on dipping.
every morning i wake up to make my #bulletproofcoffee it gets me thru the morning with very little hunger and cravings.so what im trying to say is find some healthy habit to get into to take your mind off dipping,mabey join a gym,start a diet,do a sugar detox,make some protein shakes,replace the dipping habit with something and it will make it better.stay strong,be healthy..oh also this bulletproof diet im on has saved me 3000 bucks a year,im using that money to buy my diet supplements from them.thats better than spending it on copenhagen..

Aaron...meet Mark. Mark sounds like a "troll" ...only thing he said that makes any sense is finding something healthy to replace your addiction with. Keep doing this your way and remember that the only thing that is universally paramount... is to post roll every day.

You keep doing what you're doing; you're killing it.

[mark1781]

Aaron,my name is mark,ill get to the point.if you get tired of trying every way there is to quit,try it my way..
i dipped for 20 years,today im 33 days quit and not even thinking about it or get cravings.
the reason,im so involved and dedicated to this Bulletproof diet im doing,im shifting my tought on this and not on dipping.
every morning i wake up to make my #bulletproofcoffee it gets me thru the morning with very little hunger and cravings.so what im trying to say is find some healthy habit to get into to take your mind off dipping,mabey join a gym,start a diet,do a sugar detox,make some protein shakes,replace the dipping habit with something and it will make it better.stay strong,be healthy..oh also this bulletproof diet im on has saved me 3000 bucks a year,im using that money to buy my diet supplements from them.thats better than spending it on copenhagen..

[aaroncarey]

Figured I'd give an update on my quit. It's smooth sailing right now. I'm generally able to keep my mind off of it...no real cravings, just triggers. Anytime I get those triggers I've got my hard candy etc ready to go. Just a few more days till I'm three weeks quit. Feels good, man.

[Stranger999]

Don't start falling of the wagon man. Get back on and keep this updated it will help you

Saw that you missed a day posting roll Aaron. That is not good early on in your quit. Swap digits with the folks in your quit group and with others here. Quitting is serious work. Nicotine never sleeps.

[Backwoods901]

Don't start falling of the wagon man. Get back on and keep this updated it will help you

[Stranger999]

So I had my first dip dream yesterday morning. Was weird; woke me up, felt slightly horrified/guilty until I figured out what was going on.

That's basically the only news of my quit at this point, other than the fact that I'm in to double digit days of my quit. So that's good. The longer I get out from Day 1, the more confident I feel about not needing the stuff. Feels great. Lots of feeling over here.

You doing great documenting in your quit Aaron. Keep it up. Youll look back on these days and vow to never have to go through The Suck again. Well done Quitter!

Oh how the great outweighs the suck! Maybe not now but man being quit is awesome! My only regret is I wish I had found ktc 30 years, if they would have had it. Probably wouldn't have mattered then, I was 22 and bulletproof! Quit on!

a dip dream is a victory, too-- you woke up and it wasn't true! nice!
Plus, the not feeling drowsy is probably progress. When you have good things like that happen, you're doing the right thing by enjoying them. Learning to recognize and enjoy the freedom is part of learning this new way of life you are creating. Nice work!

Dip dreams freaked me out at first. I think it is really the subconscious mind asking why you haven't had nicotine in a while. You didn't cave so you won! Funny how of all the great dreams we could have our brains turn back to our former use of nicotine. It should show us how powerful the addiction is and why letting our guards down is a truly awful idea. Make and keep that promise every day. B)B