My Introduction

[apogeeammo]

Not to break the silence here with the great momentum that we have right now but guys I'm really feeling this no nicotine thing and not in a good way. Just about every single thing about me is unhealthier now then when I dipped. I used to drink black coffee, eat a granola bar, take a dip. For lunch either left overs or a sandwich with no chips and water to drink, throughout the day I drank water all day so I could have a bottle to dip in.

Now I am coffee with cream and sugar, something sweet for breakfast, Dr. Pepper to drink between lunch when I would dip. Burgers and fries and more Soft drinks. Anytime I would dip I now use unhealthy caffeine or eat bad food.

Don't just tell me to drink more water, I've drank at least 8 cups a day for the last 8 years, now I just want soft drinks. All i've done is replace one addiction with another one and I can't break this cycle. Oh yeah, I haven't stepped on the scale but it is an act of congress to get in to my pants so the weight gain is clearly there.

Every night I say I need to come on here and say something to get some ideas for feedback but I'm just embarassed I've made it this far and still am looking for that "kick". Thanks guys

Weight gain versus cancer. Hmmm...

So if you're looking for ideas. I'd Replace as follows:
1) Soy milk in your coffee instead of cream/sugar.
2) Something sweet for breakfast? Fresh fruit and plain non fat yogurt. Sweet.
3) PBJ or turkey/jalapeno jack sandwich instead of burger/fries.
4) Protein drink instead of soft drinks.
5) Yes water all day long.

And...get thee to a gym. Working out is a great addiction replacer.
It's what's worked for me in my quit of multiple addictions.
ZC.

It's about the right choices here bro. You're choosing to do all these things. They aren't just ending up in your mouth by magical means. You're putting it there.

Choose healthier food
Choose healthier snacks
Choose healthier drinks. You need sugars... go for juice.
Choose to get moving

You can't tell me that beating nicotine every day sapped all your will! Use some of that to tackle this aspect of your health. What's your choice?

Drew,
You decided to quit a few months ago.
Decide every Today and it will get better, I promise.
What you're describing is part of the "rewiring" and learning to live instead of committing "slow suicide".
Give your mind and your body a break. Being quit is a process, not an event.
I committed slow suicide for 30 yrs, 1-3 cans a day. This is my first and last quit.
Day 623.
If I can do this, then I know that YOU can TOO.
Post roll when your feet hit the floor.
Keep your word all damn day.
Wake and repeat.
Sometimes life ain't easy. That's okay too. At least we are alive. A lot of people cannot say that today.
We don't do the past, tomorrow is not real, Today is a gift, that's why it is called "The Present".
You got this, I know you do!

Listen up bro. Good advice here. You've got some days built up now. You starting to realize there is other parts of you life that need tending to. I pretty much didn't worry about my health the first 3 or 4 months when I first began quitting.

Now your realizing it's time. Take the advice here. It's up to you what goes in that pie hole, YOUR IN CONTROL! TAKE CONTROL! Glad to be quit with you.

Clearly none of you healthy guys have had the baconator from wendys recently... That thing is too good!

Ha, in all seriousness you are right, I can always count on KTC providing a swift kick in the arse for some words of encouragement. We take it odaat, I'm confident that will translate in to other things as well.

I've always been on a healthy diet, now that my metabolism is slowing down all of the sudden I decide I need to go off the rails? Just because I don't dip anymore?

I appreciate the feedback and can always be assured that if I'm going through something as a result of this quit I KNOW someone else has battled it on here as well.

Nice attitude bro!
I appreciate the quitter who doesn't get all whiny/bitchy/defensive when given some good advice. It isn't always what we want to hear but, dammit, a HUGE chunk of the time it's what we NEED to hear. Rock on brother... You got this!

I was thinking of trying the baconator last weekend. Every Sunday night after church is wendys. Its a family ritual. Looks like salad will be out of the question this Sunday. Lol

Don't do it SRANS!!

They are so addictive, they need to start a companion site called killthebaconator.org.

[srans]

Not to break the silence here with the great momentum that we have right now but guys I'm really feeling this no nicotine thing and not in a good way. Just about every single thing about me is unhealthier now then when I dipped. I used to drink black coffee, eat a granola bar, take a dip. For lunch either left overs or a sandwich with no chips and water to drink, throughout the day I drank water all day so I could have a bottle to dip in.

Now I am coffee with cream and sugar, something sweet for breakfast, Dr. Pepper to drink between lunch when I would dip. Burgers and fries and more Soft drinks. Anytime I would dip I now use unhealthy caffeine or eat bad food.

Don't just tell me to drink more water, I've drank at least 8 cups a day for the last 8 years, now I just want soft drinks. All i've done is replace one addiction with another one and I can't break this cycle. Oh yeah, I haven't stepped on the scale but it is an act of congress to get in to my pants so the weight gain is clearly there.

Every night I say I need to come on here and say something to get some ideas for feedback but I'm just embarassed I've made it this far and still am looking for that "kick". Thanks guys

Weight gain versus cancer. Hmmm...

So if you're looking for ideas. I'd Replace as follows:
1) Soy milk in your coffee instead of cream/sugar.
2) Something sweet for breakfast? Fresh fruit and plain non fat yogurt. Sweet.
3) PBJ or turkey/jalapeno jack sandwich instead of burger/fries.
4) Protein drink instead of soft drinks.
5) Yes water all day long.

And...get thee to a gym. Working out is a great addiction replacer.
It's what's worked for me in my quit of multiple addictions.
ZC.

It's about the right choices here bro. You're choosing to do all these things. They aren't just ending up in your mouth by magical means. You're putting it there.

Choose healthier food
Choose healthier snacks
Choose healthier drinks. You need sugars... go for juice.
Choose to get moving

You can't tell me that beating nicotine every day sapped all your will! Use some of that to tackle this aspect of your health. What's your choice?

Drew,
You decided to quit a few months ago.
Decide every Today and it will get better, I promise.
What you're describing is part of the "rewiring" and learning to live instead of committing "slow suicide".
Give your mind and your body a break. Being quit is a process, not an event.
I committed slow suicide for 30 yrs, 1-3 cans a day. This is my first and last quit.
Day 623.
If I can do this, then I know that YOU can TOO.
Post roll when your feet hit the floor.
Keep your word all damn day.
Wake and repeat.
Sometimes life ain't easy. That's okay too. At least we are alive. A lot of people cannot say that today.
We don't do the past, tomorrow is not real, Today is a gift, that's why it is called "The Present".
You got this, I know you do!

Listen up bro. Good advice here. You've got some days built up now. You starting to realize there is other parts of you life that need tending to. I pretty much didn't worry about my health the first 3 or 4 months when I first began quitting.

Now your realizing it's time. Take the advice here. It's up to you what goes in that pie hole, YOUR IN CONTROL! TAKE CONTROL! Glad to be quit with you.

Clearly none of you healthy guys have had the baconator from wendys recently... That thing is too good!

Ha, in all seriousness you are right, I can always count on KTC providing a swift kick in the arse for some words of encouragement. We take it odaat, I'm confident that will translate in to other things as well.

I've always been on a healthy diet, now that my metabolism is slowing down all of the sudden I decide I need to go off the rails? Just because I don't dip anymore?

I appreciate the feedback and can always be assured that if I'm going through something as a result of this quit I KNOW someone else has battled it on here as well.

Nice attitude bro!
I appreciate the quitter who doesn't get all whiny/bitchy/defensive when given some good advice. It isn't always what we want to hear but, dammit, a HUGE chunk of the time it's what we NEED to hear. Rock on brother... You got this!

I was thinking of trying the baconator last weekend. Every Sunday night after church is wendys. Its a family ritual. Looks like salad will be out of the question this Sunday. Lol

[AppleJack]

Not to break the silence here with the great momentum that we have right now but guys I'm really feeling this no nicotine thing and not in a good way. Just about every single thing about me is unhealthier now then when I dipped. I used to drink black coffee, eat a granola bar, take a dip. For lunch either left overs or a sandwich with no chips and water to drink, throughout the day I drank water all day so I could have a bottle to dip in.

Now I am coffee with cream and sugar, something sweet for breakfast, Dr. Pepper to drink between lunch when I would dip. Burgers and fries and more Soft drinks. Anytime I would dip I now use unhealthy caffeine or eat bad food.

Don't just tell me to drink more water, I've drank at least 8 cups a day for the last 8 years, now I just want soft drinks. All i've done is replace one addiction with another one and I can't break this cycle. Oh yeah, I haven't stepped on the scale but it is an act of congress to get in to my pants so the weight gain is clearly there.

Every night I say I need to come on here and say something to get some ideas for feedback but I'm just embarassed I've made it this far and still am looking for that "kick". Thanks guys

Weight gain versus cancer. Hmmm...

So if you're looking for ideas. I'd Replace as follows:
1) Soy milk in your coffee instead of cream/sugar.
2) Something sweet for breakfast? Fresh fruit and plain non fat yogurt. Sweet.
3) PBJ or turkey/jalapeno jack sandwich instead of burger/fries.
4) Protein drink instead of soft drinks.
5) Yes water all day long.

And...get thee to a gym. Working out is a great addiction replacer.
It's what's worked for me in my quit of multiple addictions.
ZC.

It's about the right choices here bro. You're choosing to do all these things. They aren't just ending up in your mouth by magical means. You're putting it there.

Choose healthier food
Choose healthier snacks
Choose healthier drinks. You need sugars... go for juice.
Choose to get moving

You can't tell me that beating nicotine every day sapped all your will! Use some of that to tackle this aspect of your health. What's your choice?

Drew,
You decided to quit a few months ago.
Decide every Today and it will get better, I promise.
What you're describing is part of the "rewiring" and learning to live instead of committing "slow suicide".
Give your mind and your body a break. Being quit is a process, not an event.
I committed slow suicide for 30 yrs, 1-3 cans a day. This is my first and last quit.
Day 623.
If I can do this, then I know that YOU can TOO.
Post roll when your feet hit the floor.
Keep your word all damn day.
Wake and repeat.
Sometimes life ain't easy. That's okay too. At least we are alive. A lot of people cannot say that today.
We don't do the past, tomorrow is not real, Today is a gift, that's why it is called "The Present".
You got this, I know you do!

Listen up bro. Good advice here. You've got some days built up now. You starting to realize there is other parts of you life that need tending to. I pretty much didn't worry about my health the first 3 or 4 months when I first began quitting.

Now your realizing it's time. Take the advice here. It's up to you what goes in that pie hole, YOUR IN CONTROL! TAKE CONTROL! Glad to be quit with you.

Clearly none of you healthy guys have had the baconator from wendys recently... That thing is too good!

Ha, in all seriousness you are right, I can always count on KTC providing a swift kick in the arse for some words of encouragement. We take it odaat, I'm confident that will translate in to other things as well.

I've always been on a healthy diet, now that my metabolism is slowing down all of the sudden I decide I need to go off the rails? Just because I don't dip anymore?

I appreciate the feedback and can always be assured that if I'm going through something as a result of this quit I KNOW someone else has battled it on here as well.

Nice attitude bro!
I appreciate the quitter who doesn't get all whiny/bitchy/defensive when given some good advice. It isn't always what we want to hear but, dammit, a HUGE chunk of the time it's what we NEED to hear. Rock on brother... You got this!

[dunlapsig]

Not to break the silence here with the great momentum that we have right now but guys I'm really feeling this no nicotine thing and not in a good way. Just about every single thing about me is unhealthier now then when I dipped. I used to drink black coffee, eat a granola bar, take a dip. For lunch either left overs or a sandwich with no chips and water to drink, throughout the day I drank water all day so I could have a bottle to dip in.

Now I am coffee with cream and sugar, something sweet for breakfast, Dr. Pepper to drink between lunch when I would dip. Burgers and fries and more Soft drinks. Anytime I would dip I now use unhealthy caffeine or eat bad food.

Don't just tell me to drink more water, I've drank at least 8 cups a day for the last 8 years, now I just want soft drinks. All i've done is replace one addiction with another one and I can't break this cycle. Oh yeah, I haven't stepped on the scale but it is an act of congress to get in to my pants so the weight gain is clearly there.

Every night I say I need to come on here and say something to get some ideas for feedback but I'm just embarassed I've made it this far and still am looking for that "kick". Thanks guys

Weight gain versus cancer. Hmmm...

So if you're looking for ideas. I'd Replace as follows:
1) Soy milk in your coffee instead of cream/sugar.
2) Something sweet for breakfast? Fresh fruit and plain non fat yogurt. Sweet.
3) PBJ or turkey/jalapeno jack sandwich instead of burger/fries.
4) Protein drink instead of soft drinks.
5) Yes water all day long.

And...get thee to a gym. Working out is a great addiction replacer.
It's what's worked for me in my quit of multiple addictions.
ZC.

It's about the right choices here bro. You're choosing to do all these things. They aren't just ending up in your mouth by magical means. You're putting it there.

Choose healthier food
Choose healthier snacks
Choose healthier drinks. You need sugars... go for juice.
Choose to get moving

You can't tell me that beating nicotine every day sapped all your will! Use some of that to tackle this aspect of your health. What's your choice?

Drew,
You decided to quit a few months ago.
Decide every Today and it will get better, I promise.
What you're describing is part of the "rewiring" and learning to live instead of committing "slow suicide".
Give your mind and your body a break. Being quit is a process, not an event.
I committed slow suicide for 30 yrs, 1-3 cans a day. This is my first and last quit.
Day 623.
If I can do this, then I know that YOU can TOO.
Post roll when your feet hit the floor.
Keep your word all damn day.
Wake and repeat.
Sometimes life ain't easy. That's okay too. At least we are alive. A lot of people cannot say that today.
We don't do the past, tomorrow is not real, Today is a gift, that's why it is called "The Present".
You got this, I know you do!

Listen up bro. Good advice here. You've got some days built up now. You starting to realize there is other parts of you life that need tending to. I pretty much didn't worry about my health the first 3 or 4 months when I first began quitting.

Now your realizing it's time. Take the advice here. It's up to you what goes in that pie hole, YOUR IN CONTROL! TAKE CONTROL! Glad to be quit with you.

Clearly none of you healthy guys have had the baconator from wendys recently... That thing is too good!

Ha, in all seriousness you are right, I can always count on KTC providing a swift kick in the arse for some words of encouragement. We take it odaat, I'm confident that will translate in to other things as well.

I've always been on a healthy diet, now that my metabolism is slowing down all of the sudden I decide I need to go off the rails? Just because I don't dip anymore?

I appreciate the feedback and can always be assured that if I'm going through something as a result of this quit I KNOW someone else has battled it on here as well.

[srans]

Not to break the silence here with the great momentum that we have right now but guys I'm really feeling this no nicotine thing and not in a good way. Just about every single thing about me is unhealthier now then when I dipped. I used to drink black coffee, eat a granola bar, take a dip. For lunch either left overs or a sandwich with no chips and water to drink, throughout the day I drank water all day so I could have a bottle to dip in.

Now I am coffee with cream and sugar, something sweet for breakfast, Dr. Pepper to drink between lunch when I would dip. Burgers and fries and more Soft drinks. Anytime I would dip I now use unhealthy caffeine or eat bad food.

Don't just tell me to drink more water, I've drank at least 8 cups a day for the last 8 years, now I just want soft drinks. All i've done is replace one addiction with another one and I can't break this cycle. Oh yeah, I haven't stepped on the scale but it is an act of congress to get in to my pants so the weight gain is clearly there.

Every night I say I need to come on here and say something to get some ideas for feedback but I'm just embarassed I've made it this far and still am looking for that "kick". Thanks guys

Weight gain versus cancer. Hmmm...

So if you're looking for ideas. I'd Replace as follows:
1) Soy milk in your coffee instead of cream/sugar.
2) Something sweet for breakfast? Fresh fruit and plain non fat yogurt. Sweet.
3) PBJ or turkey/jalapeno jack sandwich instead of burger/fries.
4) Protein drink instead of soft drinks.
5) Yes water all day long.

And...get thee to a gym. Working out is a great addiction replacer.
It's what's worked for me in my quit of multiple addictions.
ZC.

It's about the right choices here bro. You're choosing to do all these things. They aren't just ending up in your mouth by magical means. You're putting it there.

Choose healthier food
Choose healthier snacks
Choose healthier drinks. You need sugars... go for juice.
Choose to get moving

You can't tell me that beating nicotine every day sapped all your will! Use some of that to tackle this aspect of your health. What's your choice?

Drew,
You decided to quit a few months ago.
Decide every Today and it will get better, I promise.
What you're describing is part of the "rewiring" and learning to live instead of committing "slow suicide".
Give your mind and your body a break. Being quit is a process, not an event.
I committed slow suicide for 30 yrs, 1-3 cans a day. This is my first and last quit.
Day 623.
If I can do this, then I know that YOU can TOO.
Post roll when your feet hit the floor.
Keep your word all damn day.
Wake and repeat.
Sometimes life ain't easy. That's okay too. At least we are alive. A lot of people cannot say that today.
We don't do the past, tomorrow is not real, Today is a gift, that's why it is called "The Present".
You got this, I know you do!

Listen up bro. Good advice here. You've got some days built up now. You starting to realize there is other parts of you life that need tending to. I pretty much didn't worry about my health the first 3 or 4 months when I first began quitting.

Now your realizing it's time. Take the advice here. It's up to you what goes in that pie hole, YOUR IN CONTROL! TAKE CONTROL! Glad to be quit with you.

[30isEnuff]

Not to break the silence here with the great momentum that we have right now but guys I'm really feeling this no nicotine thing and not in a good way. Just about every single thing about me is unhealthier now then when I dipped. I used to drink black coffee, eat a granola bar, take a dip. For lunch either left overs or a sandwich with no chips and water to drink, throughout the day I drank water all day so I could have a bottle to dip in.

Now I am coffee with cream and sugar, something sweet for breakfast, Dr. Pepper to drink between lunch when I would dip. Burgers and fries and more Soft drinks. Anytime I would dip I now use unhealthy caffeine or eat bad food.

Don't just tell me to drink more water, I've drank at least 8 cups a day for the last 8 years, now I just want soft drinks. All i've done is replace one addiction with another one and I can't break this cycle. Oh yeah, I haven't stepped on the scale but it is an act of congress to get in to my pants so the weight gain is clearly there.

Every night I say I need to come on here and say something to get some ideas for feedback but I'm just embarassed I've made it this far and still am looking for that "kick". Thanks guys

Weight gain versus cancer. Hmmm...

So if you're looking for ideas. I'd Replace as follows:
1) Soy milk in your coffee instead of cream/sugar.
2) Something sweet for breakfast? Fresh fruit and plain non fat yogurt. Sweet.
3) PBJ or turkey/jalapeno jack sandwich instead of burger/fries.
4) Protein drink instead of soft drinks.
5) Yes water all day long.

And...get thee to a gym. Working out is a great addiction replacer.
It's what's worked for me in my quit of multiple addictions.
ZC.

It's about the right choices here bro. You're choosing to do all these things. They aren't just ending up in your mouth by magical means. You're putting it there.

Choose healthier food
Choose healthier snacks
Choose healthier drinks. You need sugars... go for juice.
Choose to get moving

You can't tell me that beating nicotine every day sapped all your will! Use some of that to tackle this aspect of your health. What's your choice?

Drew,
You decided to quit a few months ago.
Decide every Today and it will get better, I promise.
What you're describing is part of the "rewiring" and learning to live instead of committing "slow suicide".
Give your mind and your body a break. Being quit is a process, not an event.
I committed slow suicide for 30 yrs, 1-3 cans a day. This is my first and last quit.
Day 623.
If I can do this, then I know that YOU can TOO.
Post roll when your feet hit the floor.
Keep your word all damn day.
Wake and repeat.
Sometimes life ain't easy. That's okay too. At least we are alive. A lot of people cannot say that today.
We don't do the past, tomorrow is not real, Today is a gift, that's why it is called "The Present".
You got this, I know you do!

[AppleJack]

Not to break the silence here with the great momentum that we have right now but guys I'm really feeling this no nicotine thing and not in a good way. Just about every single thing about me is unhealthier now then when I dipped. I used to drink black coffee, eat a granola bar, take a dip. For lunch either left overs or a sandwich with no chips and water to drink, throughout the day I drank water all day so I could have a bottle to dip in.

Now I am coffee with cream and sugar, something sweet for breakfast, Dr. Pepper to drink between lunch when I would dip. Burgers and fries and more Soft drinks. Anytime I would dip I now use unhealthy caffeine or eat bad food.

Don't just tell me to drink more water, I've drank at least 8 cups a day for the last 8 years, now I just want soft drinks. All i've done is replace one addiction with another one and I can't break this cycle. Oh yeah, I haven't stepped on the scale but it is an act of congress to get in to my pants so the weight gain is clearly there.

Every night I say I need to come on here and say something to get some ideas for feedback but I'm just embarassed I've made it this far and still am looking for that "kick". Thanks guys

Weight gain versus cancer. Hmmm...

So if you're looking for ideas. I'd Replace as follows:
1) Soy milk in your coffee instead of cream/sugar.
2) Something sweet for breakfast? Fresh fruit and plain non fat yogurt. Sweet.
3) PBJ or turkey/jalapeno jack sandwich instead of burger/fries.
4) Protein drink instead of soft drinks.
5) Yes water all day long.

And...get thee to a gym. Working out is a great addiction replacer.
It's what's worked for me in my quit of multiple addictions.
ZC.

It's about the right choices here bro. You're choosing to do all these things. They aren't just ending up in your mouth by magical means. You're putting it there.

Choose healthier food
Choose healthier snacks
Choose healthier drinks. You need sugars... go for juice.
Choose to get moving

You can't tell me that beating nicotine every day sapped all your will! Use some of that to tackle this aspect of your health. What's your choice?

[ZillahCowboy]

Not to break the silence here with the great momentum that we have right now but guys I'm really feeling this no nicotine thing and not in a good way. Just about every single thing about me is unhealthier now then when I dipped. I used to drink black coffee, eat a granola bar, take a dip. For lunch either left overs or a sandwich with no chips and water to drink, throughout the day I drank water all day so I could have a bottle to dip in.

Now I am coffee with cream and sugar, something sweet for breakfast, Dr. Pepper to drink between lunch when I would dip. Burgers and fries and more Soft drinks. Anytime I would dip I now use unhealthy caffeine or eat bad food.

Don't just tell me to drink more water, I've drank at least 8 cups a day for the last 8 years, now I just want soft drinks. All i've done is replace one addiction with another one and I can't break this cycle. Oh yeah, I haven't stepped on the scale but it is an act of congress to get in to my pants so the weight gain is clearly there.

Every night I say I need to come on here and say something to get some ideas for feedback but I'm just embarassed I've made it this far and still am looking for that "kick". Thanks guys

Weight gain versus cancer. Hmmm...

So if you're looking for ideas. I'd Replace as follows:
1) Soy milk in your coffee instead of cream/sugar.
2) Something sweet for breakfast? Fresh fruit and plain non fat yogurt. Sweet.
3) PBJ or turkey/jalapeno jack sandwich instead of burger/fries.
4) Protein drink instead of soft drinks.
5) Yes water all day long.

And...get thee to a gym. Working out is a great addiction replacer.
It's what's worked for me in my quit of multiple addictions.
ZC.

[dunlapsig]

Not to break the silence here with the great momentum that we have right now but guys I'm really feeling this no nicotine thing and not in a good way. Just about every single thing about me is unhealthier now then when I dipped. I used to drink black coffee, eat a granola bar, take a dip. For lunch either left overs or a sandwich with no chips and water to drink, throughout the day I drank water all day so I could have a bottle to dip in.

Now I am coffee with cream and sugar, something sweet for breakfast, Dr. Pepper to drink between lunch when I would dip. Burgers and fries and more Soft drinks. Anytime I would dip I now use unhealthy caffeine or eat bad food.

Don't just tell me to drink more water, I've drank at least 8 cups a day for the last 8 years, now I just want soft drinks. All i've done is replace one addiction with another one and I can't break this cycle. Oh yeah, I haven't stepped on the scale but it is an act of congress to get in to my pants so the weight gain is clearly there.

Every night I say I need to come on here and say something to get some ideas for feedback but I'm just embarassed I've made it this far and still am looking for that "kick". Thanks guys

[Grizzfall]

Dunlapsig,
I cant imagine how terrifying that is. Im 29 and know that time is up for getting away chewing without consequence. Please keep us posted on the progress. I quit with you and jan 14. Fuck the cavers, We will prevail.
-Grizzfall

[deeznb]

Dunlap,

I'm feelin' ya when it comes to the cavers, it pisses me off to no end seeing it happen. Their "excuses" are nothing more than weakness, and if they think they're fooling a bunch of fellow addicts their fucking nuts.

I haven't been to the dentist yet, partially a fear of what they may tell me, but i'll get there eventually. I wish you best of luck with your dental goings on, u need anything feel free to PM me.

Stay strong, stay quit!

deeznb

[Pinched]

HELL FUGGING YEAH DREW!!!

First of all brother I certainly feel your pain, I have only been here for 117 days now but I have seen quitters that I looked up to or even called friends cave. You feel abandoned at times and if your keyboard is like mine there is not a slap the shit out of button. That would make things much easier, for all of us.

Hang in there, stay strong and kick ass each day like you have been doing. You have come a long way and in reading your note today I can see that you remain if not even more full of hatred towards your addiction and I admire that.

Future cavers, or those of you contemplating going solo, I ask you what happens to a bridge when an abutment or a support column is removed? You may not see it but everyone of you plays a vital role in each others quits.

For those of you that feel the same understand that even weakened structures can remain standing but it requires more work and stronger shoulders than you have previously.

All of you quit strong today, and own today like a damn beast!

Pinched

[dunlapsig]

Dear January 14, new quitters and you fucking cavers that came to check back to see what's going on and if anyone else caves so you aren't the only one.

Yesterday was my 27th birthday and the first one in 10 years nic free. Did I celebrate with a few beers, take the day off work and kick my feet up? Yes I drank some beers in sadness and took the day off and kicked my feet up in the dentist chair...

Now a back story here, I love KTC and everything it has to offer but I've been so frustrated seeing people who give up on their quit and the amount of attention they get from the still standing bad asses. I'm fucking quit and support all my brothers who are quit as well. I hate to see anyone cave mainly because if you caved then it's because you are a weak bitch. Now hear my new reason on why you should stay quit.

I've had swelling between 2 of my teeth on my lower gum towards the right side in the back. Its been present for about 3 days. I woke up on my birthday and was in pain. I mean gum so swollen in between the teeth I thought I could bite my gum, not my cheek, my gum coming over my teeth from a growth or something. I called my dentist in a panic (haven't called that guy in 3 years). They said come over right away.

I went there and saw the main dentist who did x-rays, evaluation and I explained I'm 44 days quit (at the time). What have I done, what is growing in my mouth? He explained he didn't think it was anything related to my teeth... It was in my gums and referred me to a periodontist. Immediately. What is a Periodontist? Good question... I googled it on the way to the doctor from the dentist.

"A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease"

...fuck that sounds scary.

Met the doctor and explained my background and was diagnosed with a pyogenic granuloma (feel free to google image what this looks like between meals). He could not confirm the source of why I had this, state it has a lot of reasons for coming but ultimately they will remove that portion of my gum and send it for evaluation.

Telling my fiancee and family was horrible, like I did this to myself although the doctor did not confirm stating it could just come for no reason at all. I feel embarrassed, stupid and like I fucking lost. Did I really do this to myself? for what reason for a buzz?

Hey cavers, quitters and wiley veterans. get fucking quit. I'm ahead of my battles but imagine saying you have cancer and it's not just a portion of your gum, it's your jaw they are removing. Look at your family and see if you can stomach that conversation. I read the other stories but this happened to me. I'm Dunlapsig... this guy with the avatar who has a bear dragging his face out of the ground. I'm out of the fog and in a cruel realization that i'm fucking quit, I will be quit and this is my only life I shouldn't poison it.

I'll be posting this in my introduction as well as this will be bumped on roll here soon, just wanted to share with my january brothers first.

ODAAT.

-Drew

[Sportsfan231]

Dunlapsig you have a very good quit going on right now the fog has lifted  you are helping your brothers through it that is a true leader. keep it up.

[Mike from AB]

Fellas we are back on track. Exercise, oj and gum and we are like a commercial for regular digestive health. I know to take my quit one day at a time but I hope I can look back on the great back up of the fall of 13 and find some amusement, but never forgetting it sucked. Who needs webmd for medical problems when you have the brothers of KTC? Thanks for your support. Quitting the nic bitch with y'all.

Where's the like? LOL I'm looking forward to looking back on this too with some amusement in the future, but yes never forgetting all my time on WebMD that I'd never used before, or forgetting how much getting through this sux, so I don't go back again :D Glad to be quit with you today.