Quitting dip, finally!

[Krusty]

Missing 4 days in a row...?

Ejected from drivers seat probably. Bad roll posters waste everybody's time.

Unfortunate -- and a bit surprising. He seemed legitimately invested in his quit, at least in terms of acknowledging  responding to all of the initial support extended his way. Three weeks obviously doesn't equate to a lifetime quit, but he seemed to be committed to it. Maybe he surprises us all soon, but otherwise moving on.

[rdad]

Missing 4 days in a row...?

Ejected from drivers seat probably. Bad roll posters waste everybody's time.

[slug.go]

Missing 4 days in a row...?

[HauntedSchizo19]

so I know I can make it through any day.

Great job! I want to reiterate one statement in your post. This ^^^^^ one.

You just went through 4 days. Freedom, smell it, taste it and feel it. If you made it 4 you can damn sure make it 5.

I hear you HS. You'll begin feeling better in time, that's a fact. I can tell you that the first three or 4 were not the hardest for me. Everything was new. I had found ktc, began making connections and reading everything I could find on nicotine/addiction. I recommend you do the same if you haven't. It was well after the first 3 or 4 for me. It's different for some people.

The emotional roller coaster can seem relentless. Realize this battle is won one day at a time. Don't worry about tomorrow, just today. If you don't think you can push through for the whole day, just make it that minute, or second. YOU HAVE NO OTHER OPTIONS! Ktc is here for help and guidance.

I remember sitting on my sofa and telling my wife i Didn't know how in the world I was going to get through this. I used her, ktc, determination and drive. I made it that night and pushed though a few more night. I had my mind made up brother. I wasn't going back. I was tired of giving in. 25 years I gave to the poison. CAVING WAS NOT AN OPTION!

You can and will follow through with this. First priority everyday, POST ROLL. Keep your word, no other options. Secondly, make connections with people in your group and people that have been quit for a while. You got one number right now in your inbox. Use it if you need it. If you haven't, begin reading everything you can on nicotine/addiction. Begin learning your enemy, it knows you.

5 days is no joke. Don't look now, but your quit bro. Good job. Quit with you today.

Way to battle today HS!

You will be tested... use your tools to power thru it.

Post roll early is about effort... everyone screws it up early. the key is posting EDD. In time, it will be a breeze.

QLF today! I know you can stay quit today!

Thank you very much! I'm determined to succeed; therefore, I will!

[HauntedSchizo19]

so I know I can make it through any day.

Great job! I want to reiterate one statement in your post. This ^^^^^ one.

You just went through 4 days. Freedom, smell it, taste it and feel it. If you made it 4 you can damn sure make it 5.

I hear you HS. You'll begin feeling better in time, that's a fact. I can tell you that the first three or 4 were not the hardest for me. Everything was new. I had found ktc, began making connections and reading everything I could find on nicotine/addiction. I recommend you do the same if you haven't. It was well after the first 3 or 4 for me. It's different for some people.

The emotional roller coaster can seem relentless. Realize this battle is won one day at a time. Don't worry about tomorrow, just today. If you don't think you can push through for the whole day, just make it that minute, or second. YOU HAVE NO OTHER OPTIONS! Ktc is here for help and guidance.

I remember sitting on my sofa and telling my wife i Didn't know how in the world I was going to get through this. I used her, ktc, determination and drive. I made it that night and pushed though a few more night. I had my mind made up brother. I wasn't going back. I was tired of giving in. 25 years I gave to the poison. CAVING WAS NOT AN OPTION!

You can and will follow through with this. First priority everyday, POST ROLL. Keep your word, no other options. Secondly, make connections with people in your group and people that have been quit for a while. You got one number right now in your inbox. Use it if you need it. If you haven't, begin reading everything you can on nicotine/addiction. Begin learning your enemy, it knows you.

5 days is no joke. Don't look now, but your quit bro. Good job. Quit with you today.

Thank you very much! Yesterday was pretty much an all-around shitty day. I don't know how I made it through, but I did and that's all that counts. It really made me realize that I AM CAPABLE of ANYTHING! I know it's not gunna be easy even here on out, but I've got a good idea as to what I'm up against. Not the greatest, but a better idea.

I have to agree on the emotional roller coaster. My rage and anger hasn't been too bad - manageable - but my emotions? Forget that. They've been all over the place 'Crazy'

[Minny]

so I know I can make it through any day.

Great job! I want to reiterate one statement in your post. This ^^^^^ one.

You just went through 4 days. Freedom, smell it, taste it and feel it. If you made it 4 you can damn sure make it 5.

I hear you HS. You'll begin feeling better in time, that's a fact. I can tell you that the first three or 4 were not the hardest for me. Everything was new. I had found ktc, began making connections and reading everything I could find on nicotine/addiction. I recommend you do the same if you haven't. It was well after the first 3 or 4 for me. It's different for some people.

The emotional roller coaster can seem relentless. Realize this battle is won one day at a time. Don't worry about tomorrow, just today. If you don't think you can push through for the whole day, just make it that minute, or second. YOU HAVE NO OTHER OPTIONS! Ktc is here for help and guidance.

I remember sitting on my sofa and telling my wife i Didn't know how in the world I was going to get through this. I used her, ktc, determination and drive. I made it that night and pushed though a few more night. I had my mind made up brother. I wasn't going back. I was tired of giving in. 25 years I gave to the poison. CAVING WAS NOT AN OPTION!

You can and will follow through with this. First priority everyday, POST ROLL. Keep your word, no other options. Secondly, make connections with people in your group and people that have been quit for a while. You got one number right now in your inbox. Use it if you need it. If you haven't, begin reading everything you can on nicotine/addiction. Begin learning your enemy, it knows you.

5 days is no joke. Don't look now, but your quit bro. Good job. Quit with you today.

Way to battle today HS!

You will be tested... use your tools to power thru it.

Post roll early is about effort... everyone screws it up early. the key is posting EDD. In time, it will be a breeze.

QLF today! I know you can stay quit today!

X2

[Derk40]

so I know I can make it through any day.

Great job! I want to reiterate one statement in your post. This ^^^^^ one.

You just went through 4 days. Freedom, smell it, taste it and feel it. If you made it 4 you can damn sure make it 5.

I hear you HS. You'll begin feeling better in time, that's a fact. I can tell you that the first three or 4 were not the hardest for me. Everything was new. I had found ktc, began making connections and reading everything I could find on nicotine/addiction. I recommend you do the same if you haven't. It was well after the first 3 or 4 for me. It's different for some people.

The emotional roller coaster can seem relentless. Realize this battle is won one day at a time. Don't worry about tomorrow, just today. If you don't think you can push through for the whole day, just make it that minute, or second. YOU HAVE NO OTHER OPTIONS! Ktc is here for help and guidance.

I remember sitting on my sofa and telling my wife i Didn't know how in the world I was going to get through this. I used her, ktc, determination and drive. I made it that night and pushed though a few more night. I had my mind made up brother. I wasn't going back. I was tired of giving in. 25 years I gave to the poison. CAVING WAS NOT AN OPTION!

You can and will follow through with this. First priority everyday, POST ROLL. Keep your word, no other options. Secondly, make connections with people in your group and people that have been quit for a while. You got one number right now in your inbox. Use it if you need it. If you haven't, begin reading everything you can on nicotine/addiction. Begin learning your enemy, it knows you.

5 days is no joke. Don't look now, but your quit bro. Good job. Quit with you today.

Way to battle today HS!

You will be tested... use your tools to power thru it.

Post roll early is about effort... everyone screws it up early. the key is posting EDD. In time, it will be a breeze.

QLF today! I know you can stay quit today!

[srans]

so I know I can make it through any day.

Great job! I want to reiterate one statement in your post. This ^^^^^ one.

You just went through 4 days. Freedom, smell it, taste it and feel it. If you made it 4 you can damn sure make it 5.

I hear you HS. You'll begin feeling better in time, that's a fact. I can tell you that the first three or 4 were not the hardest for me. Everything was new. I had found ktc, began making connections and reading everything I could find on nicotine/addiction. I recommend you do the same if you haven't. It was well after the first 3 or 4 for me. It's different for some people.

The emotional roller coaster can seem relentless. Realize this battle is won one day at a time. Don't worry about tomorrow, just today. If you don't think you can push through for the whole day, just make it that minute, or second. YOU HAVE NO OTHER OPTIONS! Ktc is here for help and guidance.

I remember sitting on my sofa and telling my wife i Didn't know how in the world I was going to get through this. I used her, ktc, determination and drive. I made it that night and pushed though a few more night. I had my mind made up brother. I wasn't going back. I was tired of giving in. 25 years I gave to the poison. CAVING WAS NOT AN OPTION!

You can and will follow through with this. First priority everyday, POST ROLL. Keep your word, no other options. Secondly, make connections with people in your group and people that have been quit for a while. You got one number right now in your inbox. Use it if you need it. If you haven't, begin reading everything you can on nicotine/addiction. Begin learning your enemy, it knows you.

5 days is no joke. Don't look now, but your quit bro. Good job. Quit with you today.

[HauntedSchizo19]

So.....

Today has been a pretty rough day. I have had cravings all day. I did not cave, but wow. I was really tested today. It's only been 4 days, but today has been probably the worst one so far. Tonight is gunna be pretty hard, as I'm craving, and anxious as hell. I won't be seeing much sleep tonight. I've made it through today, so I know I can make it through any day. I believe I was tested to see how strong I am, and how bad I truly want to quit. Well, I passed. It has been difficult, as you all know very well, but doable. I never thought it could be. Anyway, one day at a time. Tomorrow will be a better day.

For anyone who has seen my posts on roll, I realized what I was screwing up. Tomorrow when I post, I'll post in the right spot!

[HauntedSchizo19]

Hello all,

I am new to this forum, as I'm sure you can tell. I just thought I'd introduce myself, and let you know of my intentions and plans. First off, I reside in NY, and I am 20 years young. My 21st Birthday is in about a month. I thought I'd do something good for myself, and quit dip. I've been dipping for almost 7 years now.

My life got really terrible and stressful, about 3 years ago. Since then, I've been about a can a day (sometimes a bit more). I'd go to one of the Indian Reservations, to buy a couple tubs of dip because it was not only cheaper, but I'd have more for longer. Yes, I incorporated being lazy and saving money into one thing. I'm sure most have done something similar. The reason why I started this paragraph off the way I did is due to the fact that I've been relying on dip for a lot of things. One thing that I would use dip for, is to help ease some of my deeper issues like anxiety and panic attacks.

Yesterday, 02/17/2014, was my first day of quitting. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, because I simply tried to keep myself busy. It worked. There have been times where I've almost broke down and went to the store to buy a can, but remembered that I don't have any money in my wallet, so I couldn't. As the sun settled and people started doing there own thing and going to bed, I have become very anxious, and have been trying not to have any panic/anxiety attacks. I'm not sure how long I can keep it up. I know I sound like a pussy, but dip has helped me ease all of that, and I hate dealing with anxiety and panic attacks. Tonight and tomorrow is gunna be atrocious. Damn.

These are a few reasons as to why I wanna quit: oral health, lack of money, want to better my health, am going to be going to trucking school and want to get into better shape, wanna try to deal with my problems head-on (instead of hiding behind nicotine), tired of women belittling my choice in chewing tobacco. Those are a few. I know there are others, but I can't think of them at the moment.

I know it has only been a day, but I sure hope that I am strong enough to physically and mentally overcome this addiction. Today has been a test, and it hasn't been too good, especially right now as I type this. My heart pounds, and palms are sweaty. The uncomfortable feeling throughout my body, chest, and heart come into play. All I know right now is that I have no dip, and no way of getting it. I'm trapped in my mind, and hoping for something good to succumb. Has anyone else felt like this....ever!?

P.S. I have battled anxiety attacks, panic attacks, and depression, for about 4 years now. I refuse to take medication, as I want to deal with them on my own - but I've been using nicotine to help ease my pain and problems. Hmmm? I'm still not fond of using medications, however.

I am my own worst enemy, and I just hope I can be my own best friend throughout this. It's gunna be a long, up-hill, constant battle. I do need all of the help and support I can get, which is why I came here and posted. Man, I feel like I'm sounding like a pussy. The next, I might be ready to rip off your head!  'Crazy'

All I've got to say to nicotine is:  'Finger'

Welcome to the family brother. Quitting sucks. I failed several times before I found KTC. I am trying damn hard, everyday to stay quit. You will have to try everyday.

Take it one step at a time. Go that one hour. That hour will turn into a day. That day will turn into a week.

DON'T GIVE IN. 1 is too many, and 1000 is never enough....


Message me if you need my number.

P.S. Nicotine will screw with your anixety way more than it could ever "help"....

Thanks, man! I appreciate the welcome and kind words! I like the: "1 is too many, and 1000 is never enough" ain't that the God's honest truth? Thanks for the offer on the number. I more than likely will take you up on the offer. Just trying to keep sanity in tact, although that is more of an hour-to-hour basis 'bang head'

We will be there for you.. brother

Welcome HauntedSchizo19,

Congratulation on starting your new life. Man I wish I had quit when I was 21. You're in the prime of your life (well, one of them anyway) and you can do it. You will do it. You future will be so much better without nicotine.

A few notes though (if the vets don't beat me to it). Take the word 'hope' and flush it with any remnants of dip you may have laying around. There is no 'hoping' here, only 'quitting'. Hope leaves the door cracked for your addiction to work it's way back into your life. Slam that door shut, HARD. Bolt lock it. Put a chair in front of it. There is no going back. Not today.

No hope.

You WILL post roll.

You WILL worry about quitting today, and today only.

You WILL succeed if you following this path here.

Sounds like you are ready to quit. Read everything on KTC and learn. Start at the welcome center, and read a few veterans intro threads. Read HOF speeches, words of wisdom, HOL speeches, and read some cancer stories. Get yourself an education about nicotine and quitting, and what the endgame is like if you do not quit... All the knowledge you will need is on KTC.

Oh yeah, wicked awesome choice to quit! You can make it through day 1, then you can make it through another day. PM me if you need a # or have any questions.

Thanks! Yes, I'll be getting around to doing that stuff tonight, and probably a bit tomorrow. Well, probably tonight, as I'll have an incredibly difficult time trying to sleep. I may take you up on your offer. Thanks, man!

Haunted - quitting sucks and then it doesn't. I think that is the best thing I read when I was on day 1. I wish I remember what bad ass quitter put it on their intro thread. I'm on Day 12 and haven't endured too much suck since day 4, until today. I dipped for 13 years, a can a day, with that shit in my lip every second of every day, sometimes including meal time.

Here's what I've learned so far: Post roll every damn day. Don't be the asshole that does it just bc...think about what you are doing. Promising yourself and all of us in your May group that you will not use nicotine today. If you lie to me I will be pissed.

Get yourself some chewing gum, sunflower seeds, fake dip, etc. I have found that fake dip helps me pass the cravings much better.

I"m quit with you today.

Thanks! Yes, I am taking it very seriously. Today is day #3 and it is pure hell. Maybe it's just because my sleep was terrible yet again, but I don't know.

So far, chewing gum and throat lozenges have been working pretty good. I have no idea how to get fake dip. Anyway, thanks, and I won't be that asshole!

Haunted,
You can get Smokey Mountain fake dip at Walmart.
Also, when you post under Quitters, not Supporters, about 1/2 way down the page.
You'll figure it out, we all screw it up.

Welcome. 21 years young and quitting. That's awesome you made this decision earlier than most.

Addiction thrives in lies and half truths. To beat addiction, you have to (at all risks) be honest to yourself and others. If you crave don't be a tough guy and think you have to be strong. When you are weak be honest and tell us. Get phone numbers you can call for support and use the numbers.

Post roll and make a promise every day with your group. Most cavers cave by one or both of these choices. 1. not posting roll or 2. drinking to a point of "fuck it" I can't be quit forever.

Stay close and freedom is possible but not to the arrogant addict that thinks they are stronger than the addiction. The addiction wins every time we start lying and trying to prove something. It has no chance if you follow the KTC Plan with exactness.

Get reading, and get ready to go to war with Hell. It gets better. I know from experience.

Thanks for the advice, man. I do plan to get some numbers and utilize them!

I am uncertain what you mean when you state: "To beat addiction, you have to (at all risks) be honest to yourself and others. If you crave don't be a tough guy and think you have to be strong. When you are weak be honest and tell us." What do you mean by I think I have to be strong? I know that I am addicted and it's not gunna be easy, but if I'm weak then I'll most likely cave in and have "1 more."

I'm not trying to argue or start anything, just looking for a little clarity is all.

Thanks!

I think he basically means to check your pride at the door and adhere to the program. QLFEDD. Ask or help if you need it. Post roll every morning. Make some friends. Focus on your quit.

Thanks for the clarity and yes, I do plan to reach out.

[Grizzlyhasclaws]

Hello all,

I am new to this forum, as I'm sure you can tell. I just thought I'd introduce myself, and let you know of my intentions and plans. First off, I reside in NY, and I am 20 years young. My 21st Birthday is in about a month. I thought I'd do something good for myself, and quit dip. I've been dipping for almost 7 years now.

My life got really terrible and stressful, about 3 years ago. Since then, I've been about a can a day (sometimes a bit more). I'd go to one of the Indian Reservations, to buy a couple tubs of dip because it was not only cheaper, but I'd have more for longer. Yes, I incorporated being lazy and saving money into one thing. I'm sure most have done something similar. The reason why I started this paragraph off the way I did is due to the fact that I've been relying on dip for a lot of things. One thing that I would use dip for, is to help ease some of my deeper issues like anxiety and panic attacks.

Yesterday, 02/17/2014, was my first day of quitting. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, because I simply tried to keep myself busy. It worked. There have been times where I've almost broke down and went to the store to buy a can, but remembered that I don't have any money in my wallet, so I couldn't. As the sun settled and people started doing there own thing and going to bed, I have become very anxious, and have been trying not to have any panic/anxiety attacks. I'm not sure how long I can keep it up. I know I sound like a pussy, but dip has helped me ease all of that, and I hate dealing with anxiety and panic attacks. Tonight and tomorrow is gunna be atrocious. Damn.

These are a few reasons as to why I wanna quit: oral health, lack of money, want to better my health, am going to be going to trucking school and want to get into better shape, wanna try to deal with my problems head-on (instead of hiding behind nicotine), tired of women belittling my choice in chewing tobacco. Those are a few. I know there are others, but I can't think of them at the moment.

I know it has only been a day, but I sure hope that I am strong enough to physically and mentally overcome this addiction. Today has been a test, and it hasn't been too good, especially right now as I type this. My heart pounds, and palms are sweaty. The uncomfortable feeling throughout my body, chest, and heart come into play. All I know right now is that I have no dip, and no way of getting it. I'm trapped in my mind, and hoping for something good to succumb. Has anyone else felt like this....ever!?

P.S. I have battled anxiety attacks, panic attacks, and depression, for about 4 years now. I refuse to take medication, as I want to deal with them on my own - but I've been using nicotine to help ease my pain and problems. Hmmm? I'm still not fond of using medications, however.

I am my own worst enemy, and I just hope I can be my own best friend throughout this. It's gunna be a long, up-hill, constant battle. I do need all of the help and support I can get, which is why I came here and posted. Man, I feel like I'm sounding like a pussy. The next, I might be ready to rip off your head!  'Crazy'

All I've got to say to nicotine is:  'Finger'

Welcome to the family brother. Quitting sucks. I failed several times before I found KTC. I am trying damn hard, everyday to stay quit. You will have to try everyday.

Take it one step at a time. Go that one hour. That hour will turn into a day. That day will turn into a week.

DON'T GIVE IN. 1 is too many, and 1000 is never enough....


Message me if you need my number.

P.S. Nicotine will screw with your anixety way more than it could ever "help"....

Thanks, man! I appreciate the welcome and kind words! I like the: "1 is too many, and 1000 is never enough" ain't that the God's honest truth? Thanks for the offer on the number. I more than likely will take you up on the offer. Just trying to keep sanity in tact, although that is more of an hour-to-hour basis 'bang head'

We will be there for you.. brother

Welcome HauntedSchizo19,

Congratulation on starting your new life. Man I wish I had quit when I was 21. You're in the prime of your life (well, one of them anyway) and you can do it. You will do it. You future will be so much better without nicotine.

A few notes though (if the vets don't beat me to it). Take the word 'hope' and flush it with any remnants of dip you may have laying around. There is no 'hoping' here, only 'quitting'. Hope leaves the door cracked for your addiction to work it's way back into your life. Slam that door shut, HARD. Bolt lock it. Put a chair in front of it. There is no going back. Not today.

No hope.

You WILL post roll.

You WILL worry about quitting today, and today only.

You WILL succeed if you following this path here.

Sounds like you are ready to quit. Read everything on KTC and learn. Start at the welcome center, and read a few veterans intro threads. Read HOF speeches, words of wisdom, HOL speeches, and read some cancer stories. Get yourself an education about nicotine and quitting, and what the endgame is like if you do not quit... All the knowledge you will need is on KTC.

Oh yeah, wicked awesome choice to quit! You can make it through day 1, then you can make it through another day. PM me if you need a # or have any questions.

Thanks! Yes, I'll be getting around to doing that stuff tonight, and probably a bit tomorrow. Well, probably tonight, as I'll have an incredibly difficult time trying to sleep. I may take you up on your offer. Thanks, man!

Haunted - quitting sucks and then it doesn't. I think that is the best thing I read when I was on day 1. I wish I remember what bad ass quitter put it on their intro thread. I'm on Day 12 and haven't endured too much suck since day 4, until today. I dipped for 13 years, a can a day, with that shit in my lip every second of every day, sometimes including meal time.

Here's what I've learned so far: Post roll every damn day. Don't be the asshole that does it just bc...think about what you are doing. Promising yourself and all of us in your May group that you will not use nicotine today. If you lie to me I will be pissed.

Get yourself some chewing gum, sunflower seeds, fake dip, etc. I have found that fake dip helps me pass the cravings much better.

I"m quit with you today.

Thanks! Yes, I am taking it very seriously. Today is day #3 and it is pure hell. Maybe it's just because my sleep was terrible yet again, but I don't know.

So far, chewing gum and throat lozenges have been working pretty good. I have no idea how to get fake dip. Anyway, thanks, and I won't be that asshole!

Haunted,
You can get Smokey Mountain fake dip at Walmart.
Also, when you post under Quitters, not Supporters, about 1/2 way down the page.
You'll figure it out, we all screw it up.

Welcome. 21 years young and quitting. That's awesome you made this decision earlier than most.

Addiction thrives in lies and half truths. To beat addiction, you have to (at all risks) be honest to yourself and others. If you crave don't be a tough guy and think you have to be strong. When you are weak be honest and tell us. Get phone numbers you can call for support and use the numbers.

Post roll and make a promise every day with your group. Most cavers cave by one or both of these choices. 1. not posting roll or 2. drinking to a point of "fuck it" I can't be quit forever.

Stay close and freedom is possible but not to the arrogant addict that thinks they are stronger than the addiction. The addiction wins every time we start lying and trying to prove something. It has no chance if you follow the KTC Plan with exactness.

Get reading, and get ready to go to war with Hell. It gets better. I know from experience.

Thanks for the advice, man. I do plan to get some numbers and utilize them!

I am uncertain what you mean when you state: "To beat addiction, you have to (at all risks) be honest to yourself and others. If you crave don't be a tough guy and think you have to be strong. When you are weak be honest and tell us." What do you mean by I think I have to be strong? I know that I am addicted and it's not gunna be easy, but if I'm weak then I'll most likely cave in and have "1 more."

I'm not trying to argue or start anything, just looking for a little clarity is all.

Thanks!

I think he basically means to check your pride at the door and adhere to the program. QLFEDD. Ask or help if you need it. Post roll every morning. Make some friends. Focus on your quit.

[HauntedSchizo19]

Hello all,

I am new to this forum, as I'm sure you can tell. I just thought I'd introduce myself, and let you know of my intentions and plans. First off, I reside in NY, and I am 20 years young. My 21st Birthday is in about a month. I thought I'd do something good for myself, and quit dip. I've been dipping for almost 7 years now.

My life got really terrible and stressful, about 3 years ago. Since then, I've been about a can a day (sometimes a bit more). I'd go to one of the Indian Reservations, to buy a couple tubs of dip because it was not only cheaper, but I'd have more for longer. Yes, I incorporated being lazy and saving money into one thing. I'm sure most have done something similar. The reason why I started this paragraph off the way I did is due to the fact that I've been relying on dip for a lot of things. One thing that I would use dip for, is to help ease some of my deeper issues like anxiety and panic attacks.

Yesterday, 02/17/2014, was my first day of quitting. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, because I simply tried to keep myself busy. It worked. There have been times where I've almost broke down and went to the store to buy a can, but remembered that I don't have any money in my wallet, so I couldn't. As the sun settled and people started doing there own thing and going to bed, I have become very anxious, and have been trying not to have any panic/anxiety attacks. I'm not sure how long I can keep it up. I know I sound like a pussy, but dip has helped me ease all of that, and I hate dealing with anxiety and panic attacks. Tonight and tomorrow is gunna be atrocious. Damn.

These are a few reasons as to why I wanna quit: oral health, lack of money, want to better my health, am going to be going to trucking school and want to get into better shape, wanna try to deal with my problems head-on (instead of hiding behind nicotine), tired of women belittling my choice in chewing tobacco. Those are a few. I know there are others, but I can't think of them at the moment.

I know it has only been a day, but I sure hope that I am strong enough to physically and mentally overcome this addiction. Today has been a test, and it hasn't been too good, especially right now as I type this. My heart pounds, and palms are sweaty. The uncomfortable feeling throughout my body, chest, and heart come into play. All I know right now is that I have no dip, and no way of getting it. I'm trapped in my mind, and hoping for something good to succumb. Has anyone else felt like this....ever!?

P.S. I have battled anxiety attacks, panic attacks, and depression, for about 4 years now. I refuse to take medication, as I want to deal with them on my own - but I've been using nicotine to help ease my pain and problems. Hmmm? I'm still not fond of using medications, however.

I am my own worst enemy, and I just hope I can be my own best friend throughout this. It's gunna be a long, up-hill, constant battle. I do need all of the help and support I can get, which is why I came here and posted. Man, I feel like I'm sounding like a pussy. The next, I might be ready to rip off your head!  'Crazy'

All I've got to say to nicotine is:  'Finger'

Welcome to the family brother. Quitting sucks. I failed several times before I found KTC. I am trying damn hard, everyday to stay quit. You will have to try everyday.

Take it one step at a time. Go that one hour. That hour will turn into a day. That day will turn into a week.

DON'T GIVE IN. 1 is too many, and 1000 is never enough....


Message me if you need my number.

P.S. Nicotine will screw with your anixety way more than it could ever "help"....

Thanks, man! I appreciate the welcome and kind words! I like the: "1 is too many, and 1000 is never enough" ain't that the God's honest truth? Thanks for the offer on the number. I more than likely will take you up on the offer. Just trying to keep sanity in tact, although that is more of an hour-to-hour basis 'bang head'

We will be there for you.. brother

Welcome HauntedSchizo19,

Congratulation on starting your new life. Man I wish I had quit when I was 21. You're in the prime of your life (well, one of them anyway) and you can do it. You will do it. You future will be so much better without nicotine.

A few notes though (if the vets don't beat me to it). Take the word 'hope' and flush it with any remnants of dip you may have laying around. There is no 'hoping' here, only 'quitting'. Hope leaves the door cracked for your addiction to work it's way back into your life. Slam that door shut, HARD. Bolt lock it. Put a chair in front of it. There is no going back. Not today.

No hope.

You WILL post roll.

You WILL worry about quitting today, and today only.

You WILL succeed if you following this path here.

Sounds like you are ready to quit. Read everything on KTC and learn. Start at the welcome center, and read a few veterans intro threads. Read HOF speeches, words of wisdom, HOL speeches, and read some cancer stories. Get yourself an education about nicotine and quitting, and what the endgame is like if you do not quit... All the knowledge you will need is on KTC.

Oh yeah, wicked awesome choice to quit! You can make it through day 1, then you can make it through another day. PM me if you need a # or have any questions.

Thanks! Yes, I'll be getting around to doing that stuff tonight, and probably a bit tomorrow. Well, probably tonight, as I'll have an incredibly difficult time trying to sleep. I may take you up on your offer. Thanks, man!

Haunted - quitting sucks and then it doesn't. I think that is the best thing I read when I was on day 1. I wish I remember what bad ass quitter put it on their intro thread. I'm on Day 12 and haven't endured too much suck since day 4, until today. I dipped for 13 years, a can a day, with that shit in my lip every second of every day, sometimes including meal time.

Here's what I've learned so far: Post roll every damn day. Don't be the asshole that does it just bc...think about what you are doing. Promising yourself and all of us in your May group that you will not use nicotine today. If you lie to me I will be pissed.

Get yourself some chewing gum, sunflower seeds, fake dip, etc. I have found that fake dip helps me pass the cravings much better.

I"m quit with you today.

Thanks! Yes, I am taking it very seriously. Today is day #3 and it is pure hell. Maybe it's just because my sleep was terrible yet again, but I don't know.

So far, chewing gum and throat lozenges have been working pretty good. I have no idea how to get fake dip. Anyway, thanks, and I won't be that asshole!

Haunted,
You can get Smokey Mountain fake dip at Walmart.
Also, when you post under Quitters, not Supporters, about 1/2 way down the page.
You'll figure it out, we all screw it up.

Welcome. 21 years young and quitting. That's awesome you made this decision earlier than most.

Addiction thrives in lies and half truths. To beat addiction, you have to (at all risks) be honest to yourself and others. If you crave don't be a tough guy and think you have to be strong. When you are weak be honest and tell us. Get phone numbers you can call for support and use the numbers.

Post roll and make a promise every day with your group. Most cavers cave by one or both of these choices. 1. not posting roll or 2. drinking to a point of "fuck it" I can't be quit forever.

Stay close and freedom is possible but not to the arrogant addict that thinks they are stronger than the addiction. The addiction wins every time we start lying and trying to prove something. It has no chance if you follow the KTC Plan with exactness.

Get reading, and get ready to go to war with Hell. It gets better. I know from experience.

Thanks for the advice, man. I do plan to get some numbers and utilize them!

I am uncertain what you mean when you state: "To beat addiction, you have to (at all risks) be honest to yourself and others. If you crave don't be a tough guy and think you have to be strong. When you are weak be honest and tell us." What do you mean by I think I have to be strong? I know that I am addicted and it's not gunna be easy, but if I'm weak then I'll most likely cave in and have "1 more."

I'm not trying to argue or start anything, just looking for a little clarity is all.

Thanks!

[HauntedSchizo19]

Hello all,

I am new to this forum, as I'm sure you can tell. I just thought I'd introduce myself, and let you know of my intentions and plans. First off, I reside in NY, and I am 20 years young. My 21st Birthday is in about a month. I thought I'd do something good for myself, and quit dip. I've been dipping for almost 7 years now.

My life got really terrible and stressful, about 3 years ago. Since then, I've been about a can a day (sometimes a bit more). I'd go to one of the Indian Reservations, to buy a couple tubs of dip because it was not only cheaper, but I'd have more for longer. Yes, I incorporated being lazy and saving money into one thing. I'm sure most have done something similar. The reason why I started this paragraph off the way I did is due to the fact that I've been relying on dip for a lot of things. One thing that I would use dip for, is to help ease some of my deeper issues like anxiety and panic attacks.

Yesterday, 02/17/2014, was my first day of quitting. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, because I simply tried to keep myself busy. It worked. There have been times where I've almost broke down and went to the store to buy a can, but remembered that I don't have any money in my wallet, so I couldn't. As the sun settled and people started doing there own thing and going to bed, I have become very anxious, and have been trying not to have any panic/anxiety attacks. I'm not sure how long I can keep it up. I know I sound like a pussy, but dip has helped me ease all of that, and I hate dealing with anxiety and panic attacks. Tonight and tomorrow is gunna be atrocious. Damn.

These are a few reasons as to why I wanna quit: oral health, lack of money, want to better my health, am going to be going to trucking school and want to get into better shape, wanna try to deal with my problems head-on (instead of hiding behind nicotine), tired of women belittling my choice in chewing tobacco. Those are a few. I know there are others, but I can't think of them at the moment.

I know it has only been a day, but I sure hope that I am strong enough to physically and mentally overcome this addiction. Today has been a test, and it hasn't been too good, especially right now as I type this. My heart pounds, and palms are sweaty. The uncomfortable feeling throughout my body, chest, and heart come into play. All I know right now is that I have no dip, and no way of getting it. I'm trapped in my mind, and hoping for something good to succumb. Has anyone else felt like this....ever!?

P.S. I have battled anxiety attacks, panic attacks, and depression, for about 4 years now. I refuse to take medication, as I want to deal with them on my own - but I've been using nicotine to help ease my pain and problems. Hmmm? I'm still not fond of using medications, however.

I am my own worst enemy, and I just hope I can be my own best friend throughout this. It's gunna be a long, up-hill, constant battle. I do need all of the help and support I can get, which is why I came here and posted. Man, I feel like I'm sounding like a pussy. The next, I might be ready to rip off your head!  'Crazy'

All I've got to say to nicotine is:  'Finger'

Welcome to the family brother. Quitting sucks. I failed several times before I found KTC. I am trying damn hard, everyday to stay quit. You will have to try everyday.

Take it one step at a time. Go that one hour. That hour will turn into a day. That day will turn into a week.

DON'T GIVE IN. 1 is too many, and 1000 is never enough....


Message me if you need my number.

P.S. Nicotine will screw with your anixety way more than it could ever "help"....

Thanks, man! I appreciate the welcome and kind words! I like the: "1 is too many, and 1000 is never enough" ain't that the God's honest truth? Thanks for the offer on the number. I more than likely will take you up on the offer. Just trying to keep sanity in tact, although that is more of an hour-to-hour basis 'bang head'

We will be there for you.. brother

Welcome HauntedSchizo19,

Congratulation on starting your new life. Man I wish I had quit when I was 21. You're in the prime of your life (well, one of them anyway) and you can do it. You will do it. You future will be so much better without nicotine.

A few notes though (if the vets don't beat me to it). Take the word 'hope' and flush it with any remnants of dip you may have laying around. There is no 'hoping' here, only 'quitting'. Hope leaves the door cracked for your addiction to work it's way back into your life. Slam that door shut, HARD. Bolt lock it. Put a chair in front of it. There is no going back. Not today.

No hope.

You WILL post roll.

You WILL worry about quitting today, and today only.

You WILL succeed if you following this path here.

Sounds like you are ready to quit. Read everything on KTC and learn. Start at the welcome center, and read a few veterans intro threads. Read HOF speeches, words of wisdom, HOL speeches, and read some cancer stories. Get yourself an education about nicotine and quitting, and what the endgame is like if you do not quit... All the knowledge you will need is on KTC.

Oh yeah, wicked awesome choice to quit! You can make it through day 1, then you can make it through another day. PM me if you need a # or have any questions.

Thanks! Yes, I'll be getting around to doing that stuff tonight, and probably a bit tomorrow. Well, probably tonight, as I'll have an incredibly difficult time trying to sleep. I may take you up on your offer. Thanks, man!

Haunted - quitting sucks and then it doesn't. I think that is the best thing I read when I was on day 1. I wish I remember what bad ass quitter put it on their intro thread. I'm on Day 12 and haven't endured too much suck since day 4, until today. I dipped for 13 years, a can a day, with that shit in my lip every second of every day, sometimes including meal time.

Here's what I've learned so far: Post roll every damn day. Don't be the asshole that does it just bc...think about what you are doing. Promising yourself and all of us in your May group that you will not use nicotine today. If you lie to me I will be pissed.

Get yourself some chewing gum, sunflower seeds, fake dip, etc. I have found that fake dip helps me pass the cravings much better.

I"m quit with you today.

Thanks! Yes, I am taking it very seriously. Today is day #3 and it is pure hell. Maybe it's just because my sleep was terrible yet again, but I don't know.

So far, chewing gum and throat lozenges have been working pretty good. I have no idea how to get fake dip. Anyway, thanks, and I won't be that asshole!

Haunted,
You can get Smokey Mountain fake dip at Walmart.
Also, when you post under Quitters, not Supporters, about 1/2 way down the page.
You'll figure it out, we all screw it up.

Thanks for the head's up, man. I still haven't a clue what you're talking about, but I'll investigate to see what you're talking about!

[Mthomas3824]

Hello all,

I am new to this forum, as I'm sure you can tell. I just thought I'd introduce myself, and let you know of my intentions and plans. First off, I reside in NY, and I am 20 years young. My 21st Birthday is in about a month. I thought I'd do something good for myself, and quit dip. I've been dipping for almost 7 years now.

My life got really terrible and stressful, about 3 years ago. Since then, I've been about a can a day (sometimes a bit more). I'd go to one of the Indian Reservations, to buy a couple tubs of dip because it was not only cheaper, but I'd have more for longer. Yes, I incorporated being lazy and saving money into one thing. I'm sure most have done something similar. The reason why I started this paragraph off the way I did is due to the fact that I've been relying on dip for a lot of things. One thing that I would use dip for, is to help ease some of my deeper issues like anxiety and panic attacks.

Yesterday, 02/17/2014, was my first day of quitting. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, because I simply tried to keep myself busy. It worked. There have been times where I've almost broke down and went to the store to buy a can, but remembered that I don't have any money in my wallet, so I couldn't. As the sun settled and people started doing there own thing and going to bed, I have become very anxious, and have been trying not to have any panic/anxiety attacks. I'm not sure how long I can keep it up. I know I sound like a pussy, but dip has helped me ease all of that, and I hate dealing with anxiety and panic attacks. Tonight and tomorrow is gunna be atrocious. Damn.

These are a few reasons as to why I wanna quit: oral health, lack of money, want to better my health, am going to be going to trucking school and want to get into better shape, wanna try to deal with my problems head-on (instead of hiding behind nicotine), tired of women belittling my choice in chewing tobacco. Those are a few. I know there are others, but I can't think of them at the moment.

I know it has only been a day, but I sure hope that I am strong enough to physically and mentally overcome this addiction. Today has been a test, and it hasn't been too good, especially right now as I type this. My heart pounds, and palms are sweaty. The uncomfortable feeling throughout my body, chest, and heart come into play. All I know right now is that I have no dip, and no way of getting it. I'm trapped in my mind, and hoping for something good to succumb. Has anyone else felt like this....ever!?

P.S. I have battled anxiety attacks, panic attacks, and depression, for about 4 years now. I refuse to take medication, as I want to deal with them on my own - but I've been using nicotine to help ease my pain and problems. Hmmm? I'm still not fond of using medications, however.

I am my own worst enemy, and I just hope I can be my own best friend throughout this. It's gunna be a long, up-hill, constant battle. I do need all of the help and support I can get, which is why I came here and posted. Man, I feel like I'm sounding like a pussy. The next, I might be ready to rip off your head!  'Crazy'

All I've got to say to nicotine is:  'Finger'

Welcome to the family brother. Quitting sucks. I failed several times before I found KTC. I am trying damn hard, everyday to stay quit. You will have to try everyday.

Take it one step at a time. Go that one hour. That hour will turn into a day. That day will turn into a week.

DON'T GIVE IN. 1 is too many, and 1000 is never enough....


Message me if you need my number.

P.S. Nicotine will screw with your anixety way more than it could ever "help"....

Thanks, man! I appreciate the welcome and kind words! I like the: "1 is too many, and 1000 is never enough" ain't that the God's honest truth? Thanks for the offer on the number. I more than likely will take you up on the offer. Just trying to keep sanity in tact, although that is more of an hour-to-hour basis 'bang head'

We will be there for you.. brother

Welcome HauntedSchizo19,

Congratulation on starting your new life. Man I wish I had quit when I was 21. You're in the prime of your life (well, one of them anyway) and you can do it. You will do it. You future will be so much better without nicotine.

A few notes though (if the vets don't beat me to it). Take the word 'hope' and flush it with any remnants of dip you may have laying around. There is no 'hoping' here, only 'quitting'. Hope leaves the door cracked for your addiction to work it's way back into your life. Slam that door shut, HARD. Bolt lock it. Put a chair in front of it. There is no going back. Not today.

No hope.

You WILL post roll.

You WILL worry about quitting today, and today only.

You WILL succeed if you following this path here.

Sounds like you are ready to quit. Read everything on KTC and learn. Start at the welcome center, and read a few veterans intro threads. Read HOF speeches, words of wisdom, HOL speeches, and read some cancer stories. Get yourself an education about nicotine and quitting, and what the endgame is like if you do not quit... All the knowledge you will need is on KTC.

Oh yeah, wicked awesome choice to quit! You can make it through day 1, then you can make it through another day. PM me if you need a # or have any questions.

Thanks! Yes, I'll be getting around to doing that stuff tonight, and probably a bit tomorrow. Well, probably tonight, as I'll have an incredibly difficult time trying to sleep. I may take you up on your offer. Thanks, man!

Haunted - quitting sucks and then it doesn't. I think that is the best thing I read when I was on day 1. I wish I remember what bad ass quitter put it on their intro thread. I'm on Day 12 and haven't endured too much suck since day 4, until today. I dipped for 13 years, a can a day, with that shit in my lip every second of every day, sometimes including meal time.

Here's what I've learned so far: Post roll every damn day. Don't be the asshole that does it just bc...think about what you are doing. Promising yourself and all of us in your May group that you will not use nicotine today. If you lie to me I will be pissed.

Get yourself some chewing gum, sunflower seeds, fake dip, etc. I have found that fake dip helps me pass the cravings much better.

I"m quit with you today.

Thanks! Yes, I am taking it very seriously. Today is day #3 and it is pure hell. Maybe it's just because my sleep was terrible yet again, but I don't know.

So far, chewing gum and throat lozenges have been working pretty good. I have no idea how to get fake dip. Anyway, thanks, and I won't be that asshole!

Haunted,
You can get Smokey Mountain fake dip at Walmart.
Also, when you post under Quitters, not Supporters, about 1/2 way down the page.
You'll figure it out, we all screw it up.

Welcome. 21 years young and quitting. That's awesome you made this decision earlier than most.

Addiction thrives in lies and half truths. To beat addiction, you have to (at all risks) be honest to yourself and others. If you crave don't be a tough guy and think you have to be strong. When you are weak be honest and tell us. Get phone numbers you can call for support and use the numbers.

Post roll and make a promise every day with your group. Most cavers cave by one or both of these choices. 1. not posting roll or 2. drinking to a point of "fuck it" I can't be quit forever.

Stay close and freedom is possible but not to the arrogant addict that thinks they are stronger than the addiction. The addiction wins every time we start lying and trying to prove something. It has no chance if you follow the KTC Plan with exactness.

Get reading, and get ready to go to war with Hell. It gets better. I know from experience.

[slug.go]

Hello all,

I am new to this forum, as I'm sure you can tell. I just thought I'd introduce myself, and let you know of my intentions and plans. First off, I reside in NY, and I am 20 years young. My 21st Birthday is in about a month. I thought I'd do something good for myself, and quit dip. I've been dipping for almost 7 years now.

My life got really terrible and stressful, about 3 years ago. Since then, I've been about a can a day (sometimes a bit more). I'd go to one of the Indian Reservations, to buy a couple tubs of dip because it was not only cheaper, but I'd have more for longer. Yes, I incorporated being lazy and saving money into one thing. I'm sure most have done something similar. The reason why I started this paragraph off the way I did is due to the fact that I've been relying on dip for a lot of things. One thing that I would use dip for, is to help ease some of my deeper issues like anxiety and panic attacks.

Yesterday, 02/17/2014, was my first day of quitting. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, because I simply tried to keep myself busy. It worked. There have been times where I've almost broke down and went to the store to buy a can, but remembered that I don't have any money in my wallet, so I couldn't. As the sun settled and people started doing there own thing and going to bed, I have become very anxious, and have been trying not to have any panic/anxiety attacks. I'm not sure how long I can keep it up. I know I sound like a pussy, but dip has helped me ease all of that, and I hate dealing with anxiety and panic attacks. Tonight and tomorrow is gunna be atrocious. Damn.

These are a few reasons as to why I wanna quit: oral health, lack of money, want to better my health, am going to be going to trucking school and want to get into better shape, wanna try to deal with my problems head-on (instead of hiding behind nicotine), tired of women belittling my choice in chewing tobacco. Those are a few. I know there are others, but I can't think of them at the moment.

I know it has only been a day, but I sure hope that I am strong enough to physically and mentally overcome this addiction. Today has been a test, and it hasn't been too good, especially right now as I type this. My heart pounds, and palms are sweaty. The uncomfortable feeling throughout my body, chest, and heart come into play. All I know right now is that I have no dip, and no way of getting it. I'm trapped in my mind, and hoping for something good to succumb. Has anyone else felt like this....ever!?

P.S. I have battled anxiety attacks, panic attacks, and depression, for about 4 years now. I refuse to take medication, as I want to deal with them on my own - but I've been using nicotine to help ease my pain and problems. Hmmm? I'm still not fond of using medications, however.

I am my own worst enemy, and I just hope I can be my own best friend throughout this. It's gunna be a long, up-hill, constant battle. I do need all of the help and support I can get, which is why I came here and posted. Man, I feel like I'm sounding like a pussy. The next, I might be ready to rip off your head!  'Crazy'

All I've got to say to nicotine is:  'Finger'

Welcome to the family brother. Quitting sucks. I failed several times before I found KTC. I am trying damn hard, everyday to stay quit. You will have to try everyday.

Take it one step at a time. Go that one hour. That hour will turn into a day. That day will turn into a week.

DON'T GIVE IN. 1 is too many, and 1000 is never enough....


Message me if you need my number.

P.S. Nicotine will screw with your anixety way more than it could ever "help"....

Thanks, man! I appreciate the welcome and kind words! I like the: "1 is too many, and 1000 is never enough" ain't that the God's honest truth? Thanks for the offer on the number. I more than likely will take you up on the offer. Just trying to keep sanity in tact, although that is more of an hour-to-hour basis 'bang head'

We will be there for you.. brother

Welcome HauntedSchizo19,

Congratulation on starting your new life. Man I wish I had quit when I was 21. You're in the prime of your life (well, one of them anyway) and you can do it. You will do it. You future will be so much better without nicotine.

A few notes though (if the vets don't beat me to it). Take the word 'hope' and flush it with any remnants of dip you may have laying around. There is no 'hoping' here, only 'quitting'. Hope leaves the door cracked for your addiction to work it's way back into your life. Slam that door shut, HARD. Bolt lock it. Put a chair in front of it. There is no going back. Not today.

No hope.

You WILL post roll.

You WILL worry about quitting today, and today only.

You WILL succeed if you following this path here.

Sounds like you are ready to quit. Read everything on KTC and learn. Start at the welcome center, and read a few veterans intro threads. Read HOF speeches, words of wisdom, HOL speeches, and read some cancer stories. Get yourself an education about nicotine and quitting, and what the endgame is like if you do not quit... All the knowledge you will need is on KTC.

Oh yeah, wicked awesome choice to quit! You can make it through day 1, then you can make it through another day. PM me if you need a # or have any questions.

Thanks! Yes, I'll be getting around to doing that stuff tonight, and probably a bit tomorrow. Well, probably tonight, as I'll have an incredibly difficult time trying to sleep. I may take you up on your offer. Thanks, man!

Haunted - quitting sucks and then it doesn't. I think that is the best thing I read when I was on day 1. I wish I remember what bad ass quitter put it on their intro thread. I'm on Day 12 and haven't endured too much suck since day 4, until today. I dipped for 13 years, a can a day, with that shit in my lip every second of every day, sometimes including meal time.

Here's what I've learned so far: Post roll every damn day. Don't be the asshole that does it just bc...think about what you are doing. Promising yourself and all of us in your May group that you will not use nicotine today. If you lie to me I will be pissed.

Get yourself some chewing gum, sunflower seeds, fake dip, etc. I have found that fake dip helps me pass the cravings much better.

I"m quit with you today.

Thanks! Yes, I am taking it very seriously. Today is day #3 and it is pure hell. Maybe it's just because my sleep was terrible yet again, but I don't know.

So far, chewing gum and throat lozenges have been working pretty good. I have no idea how to get fake dip. Anyway, thanks, and I won't be that asshole!

Haunted,
You can get Smokey Mountain fake dip at Walmart.
Also, when you post under Quitters, not Supporters, about 1/2 way down the page.
You'll figure it out, we all screw it up.