New Intro June Group evilearL

[30isEnuff]

Day 15 woohoo!  The remnants of the mental fog have lifted.  I am able to do things without nicotine that I thought I couldn't anymore....ie study, work in the yard, relax and watch tv etc.  It weird how we program ourselves to believe we can't function normally without it.  Most people I know don't use nicotine and function just fine.

Feels great when you come out of that fog! Congrats and stay vigilant. Quitting with you!

Fantastic EvilEarl!!! You're right too, if the non dippers can live without it you can too.
Just don't forget that we're addicts and we deal with our addiction everyday. Some days are Waaahhhhooooo, some days are "gotta call a brother".
Bottom line is, we quit every a.m. and celebrate Freedom, life, the brotherhood and family.
Cheers brother, keep learning, keep living, keep sharing, keep quitting ONE day at a time Sir!!!! 'bang head'

[Rob1985]

Day 15 woohoo! The remnants of the mental fog have lifted. I am able to do things without nicotine that I thought I couldn't anymore....ie study, work in the yard, relax and watch tv etc. It weird how we program ourselves to believe we can't function normally without it. Most people I know don't use nicotine and function just fine.

Feels great when you come out of that fog! Congrats and stay vigilant. Quitting with you!

[evilearl]

Day 15 woohoo! The remnants of the mental fog have lifted. I am able to do things without nicotine that I thought I couldn't anymore....ie study, work in the yard, relax and watch tv etc. It weird how we program ourselves to believe we can't function normally without it. Most people I know don't use nicotine and function just fine.

[Wt57]

Still hanging tough! I am honestly surprised that other than a few twinges this last and final quit has gone relatively smooth. This is not the time to get complacent.

I used a tooth getting pulled (molar #19) as a reason to quit cigs and dip. I formally had had a root canal and crown on that tooth. I didn't want to get a dry socket. It takes three months to heal before it heals enough to get a tooth implant and then a crown. The dentist/endodontic surgeon warned me that smoking or dipping would ruin my chances of the implant lasting and that I could get a dry socket.

The dental situation has made the quitting a lot easier. I have spent a fortune on that one tooth. That was the spot I always kept my dip.

I used the dental situation as a motivator. To be honest, without it I would have kept deceiving myself and continued to dip.

A bad thing became a good thing.

Never going back, I'm DONE.

Earl aggressively maintain your vigilance everyday. Your dental problems helped you make a decision but as days pass that evil addiction has a way of screwing with your head. I know I lost 6 teeth, have 5 crowns and a implant. I'm not doubting your motivation or your determination but I can promise you that the evil bitch is patient and lies waiting for you to complacent. As a 40 year addict and being quit for 351 days I can promise it gets better but I still don't allow myself to go without a promise.

[evilearl]

Still hanging tough! I am honestly surprised that other than a few twinges this last and final quit has gone relatively smooth. This is not the time to get complacent.

I used a tooth getting pulled (molar #19) as a reason to quit cigs and dip. I formally had had a root canal and crown on that tooth. I didn't want to get a dry socket. It takes three months to heal before it heals enough to get a tooth implant and then a crown. The dentist/endodontic surgeon warned me that smoking or dipping would ruin my chances of the implant lasting and that I could get a dry socket.

The dental situation has made the quitting a lot easier. I have spent a fortune on that one tooth. That was the spot I always kept my dip.

I used the dental situation as a motivator. To be honest, without it I would have kept deceiving myself and continued to dip.

A bad thing became a good thing.

Never going back, I'm DONE.

[cdmavs41]

Thanks for the support.  I am so done with nicotine.  I don't want my life to be controlled by a substance.  Want to kiss the wife...go brush the teeth first.  Did I hide all my cans of dip?  She's coming home tomorrow, better wash my clothes because they smell like smoke and I better get the cig butts off the patio.  I don't want to live my life like a secret agent man.

Earl, this sounds a little familiar. I moved in with my dad for a few months after college while I bussed tables and looked for a full time job. He worked out of town and was gone all week. It was party central during the week, getting drunk and dipping my face off. The only problem was the anxiety and high blood pressure that spoiled most of my days. Also the Friday routine of searching high and low for spitters and tins. The worst was when I had one in and I heard that garage door go up. Basically an immediate panic attack haha. Looking back, I wasted so many sunny days dealing with all the nic related bullshit and stressed every weekend. I even resented my dad for coming home to his own house and spoiling my private dip time. Sound familiar? Fucking best decision you ever made to quit. PM me if you ever need any support.

[916quit]

Getting easier day by day. Had a few mild triggers. Coworker coming in smelling like smoke and staring at the dip at the 7-11 when getting coffee. Short twinges that passed quickly.

For me having stopped for extended periods before I kind of know what to expect in the beginning (the physical addiction, the mental crave, triggers etc) and realize after a few weeks that stuff dies down. My real test will be once I get past the 13 months I lasted before. I have no idea why I picked it up again. Its not like I physically needed it at that point. I won't be doing that again. Was I testing myself? Trying it for old times sake? Nostalgia?

For all you new first time quitters hang in there...it does get easier after a couple of weeks. You just have to be vigilant and on guard about your quit. This is important to me and I will be proud to walk across that 100 day mark with the rest of the June group that keeps thee faith.

Hey Evil,
I'm excited to see how fired up you are a out your quit. Be careful and take this one day at a time. Unfortunately you can't put an end date apn addiction. 13 months will be nice when you get there but I suggest you treat every day as a victory. I just crossed 6 months clean after 27 years. I wish I could say I say I was cured but as I read here somewhere I'm " a chew away from a can a day". I have to quit every damn day.
You got this. Quit with you man! You need any digits shoot me a pm and I'd be happy to share.
Tom

[evilearl]

Getting easier day by day. Had a few mild triggers. Coworker coming in smelling like smoke and staring at the dip at the 7-11 when getting coffee. Short twinges that passed quickly.

For me having stopped for extended periods before I kind of know what to expect in the beginning (the physical addiction, the mental crave, triggers etc) and realize after a few weeks that stuff dies down. My real test will be once I get past the 13 months I lasted before. I have no idea why I picked it up again. Its not like I physically needed it at that point. I won't be doing that again. Was I testing myself? Trying it for old times sake? Nostalgia?

For all you new first time quitters hang in there...it does get easier after a couple of weeks. You just have to be vigilant and on guard about your quit. This is important to me and I will be proud to walk across that 100 day mark with the rest of the June group that keeps thee faith.

[Radman]

You, sir, are wise. Now you just have to put that wisdom to work. Let me explain.

Drinking and being around dippers and smokers set me off. I can't have just one. I fall back into full addiction within a short period of time.

You fall back into the addiction IMMEDIATELY. That is the nature of an addict. There is no such thing as "just one". That is not an option for us.

Bottom-line is I'm a nicotine junkie. I've changed the delivery system over the years and gone back and forth.

Exactly!!! The delivery system is irrelevant.

I quit for 6 months one time and 13 months for another.

You never quit before. You took a break. Then you decided to throw it all out the window.

You know what you have to do. This place has the resources to make quit a reality. I would not have succeeded without KTC. That I can guarantee. The brotherhood here is great. Call it support, accountability, whatever you want. The bottom line is that the knowledge and peer pressure make a huge difference. We've all been where you are. It can be done. Get acquainted and build your support network.

[evilearl]

Thanks for the support. I am so done with nicotine. I don't want my life to be controlled by a substance. Want to kiss the wife...go brush the teeth first. Did I hide all my cans of dip? She's coming home tomorrow, better wash my clothes because they smell like smoke and I better get the cig butts off the patio. I don't want to live my life like a secret agent man.

[Evil_Won]

There is always room for more evil. Help is always a PM away. Use the tools here to beat this shit now and forever.

[matthewb51]

I also had periods where I was addicted to Arriva and Stonewall tobacco/nicotine pills, nicotine gum and patches.  Bottom-line is I'm a nicotine junkie.  I've changed the delivery system over the years and gone back and forth.  I'm nicotine free now.

Welcome Earl! Check out the salmon welcome link above. Read as much as you can, and then read some more. This place fucking works! Post roll, promise one day at a time, rinse and repeat my friend. Let me know if you need anything. I quit with you today!

[kkljinc]

Welcome int the group Earl! We can help you, and you can help yourself. I quit with you today reach out if you need anything.

[evilearl]

I also had periods where I was addicted to Arriva and Stonewall tobacco/nicotine pills, nicotine gum and patches. Bottom-line is I'm a nicotine junkie. I've changed the delivery system over the years and gone back and forth. I'm nicotine free now.

[evilearl]

I goofed and posted this in someone else's intro.

Newbie here. 46 years old (will be 47 March 14). Been using nicotine via multiple delivery systems for over 30 years. Just had a molar pulled and used it as a jump start to quit. Haven't dipped or smoked since March 4th at 0830 right before I went to the dentist. I'm coping so far. Honestly, I relied on the painkillers for a few days to not only deal with the tooth pain (I really didn't have any) but to get through nicotine withdrawal. Painkillers gone.

I'm tired of living a double life and hiding my nicotine addiction from everyone.

Tired of constantly chewing gum, washing my hands, airsprays, washing my clothes before the wife gets home etc.

My wife and I are geographically separated 4 days a week because of work and I would smoke and dip heavily while she was gone and dip only when she was home. I am the king ninja smoker/dipper from hell and have been for over 11 years since I got remarried.

I quit for 6 months one time and 13 months for another. Drinking and being around dippers and smokers set me off. I can't have just one. I fall back into full addiction within a short period of time.