JCV - quit intro

[brettlees]

JCV you are on the best journey of your life. Congratulations! It's so cool that you are already this far- you are doing it!

This addiction we all share is really an awful thing. I never understood that before this quit. I used to think chew was my little reliable secret friend. Turns out, that's really the way the addiction works. It actually takes over that part of your brain- WTF?!?! that's terrible! then, add the fact that it's a neuro toxin more deadly than snake venom. Check out this article at this link Nicotine Addiction 101 And you'll see why we used to hold chew in high regard. It made us do it, in a really sneaky way. That pissed me off to learn, and now I want to help anyone who wants to be free from it, and help people understand how bad it really is.

If i can help you in your quit in any way, let me know. Send a PM.

[LifeAfterDip]

Hang in there man. I was a lot like you. If someone didn't like the fact that I dipped, then they could walk. I didn't realize that dip did nothing for me, it was a mirage, a false justification that things would be okay. No longer, time to hold myself accountable and end this cycle! I'm quit with you!

[JCV]

Where to begin....

Started chewing when I was 14 and am now 29. Skoal Straight long cut has been my poison of choice and I figure I've paid those sons of guns well over 30k in that time. That is mind boggling!

When I was younger I'd hide it. Chews in the shower, on the toilet, at the movies, in class or at work, on any drive. But for the past 10 years there has been no hiding. I was who I was. If you had a problem with me chewing, that was your problem, well except for new lady friends. Couldn't let them know the real me until I had reeled them in all the way.

I looked forward to a chew after every meal, after work, before bed. That was my routine, and I'm learning now just how much I relied on it. No meal seems complete. I'd say that has been the hardest part.

I'm ready to change now! It was always one of those things I figured I'd grow out of when I was older, but it just got worse. I'm quitting for many reasons, but the mostly because I fear for my health, don't want to lose my teeth or get cancer, and would never want my children to know see their father chewing (when that time comes). I also don't want to be the guy spitting into an empty beer bottle at the bar or leaving early to grab a chew and veg out in front of the tv. God! What a waste of time.

I know this is going to be the hardest thing I've ever done and I hope this support group helps me get through it and I can help other to do the same.

I haven't had a chew in 6 days. I'm feeling better each day, but there are those times where the cravings are so strong.

I look forward to the journey!

One day at a time (ODAAT). Win the battle today and all day. Go to bed tonight. Wake up and repeat. You've gotten your first couple repetitions in already which is a good thing.

Remember this: Dip did NOTHING positive for you. Your brain thought it did because of the chemistry behind nicotine, but I will repeat, you did yourself exactly ZERO favors. I don't mean for that to sound harsh, but every time you have a crave you need to tell yourself that NO good can possibly come out of a cave.

Read everything you can and start reaching out to your April 2014 group. There are some bad ass quitters in there including Apo and Ginet who have already commented on your intro. PM anybody on this site if you need help and/or to swap numbers. The more accountable you are to yourself and others, the better your chances of whipping the nic bitch once and for all.

Don't give them another dime to poison yourself. I quit with you today.

Thanks everybody. One day at a time!

[jzzyzag01]

Where to begin....

Started chewing when I was 14 and am now 29. Skoal Straight long cut has been my poison of choice and I figure I've paid those sons of guns well over 30k in that time. That is mind boggling!

When I was younger I'd hide it. Chews in the shower, on the toilet, at the movies, in class or at work, on any drive. But for the past 10 years there has been no hiding. I was who I was. If you had a problem with me chewing, that was your problem, well except for new lady friends. Couldn't let them know the real me until I had reeled them in all the way.

I looked forward to a chew after every meal, after work, before bed. That was my routine, and I'm learning now just how much I relied on it. No meal seems complete. I'd say that has been the hardest part.

I'm ready to change now! It was always one of those things I figured I'd grow out of when I was older, but it just got worse. I'm quitting for many reasons, but the mostly because I fear for my health, don't want to lose my teeth or get cancer, and would never want my children to know see their father chewing (when that time comes). I also don't want to be the guy spitting into an empty beer bottle at the bar or leaving early to grab a chew and veg out in front of the tv. God! What a waste of time.

I know this is going to be the hardest thing I've ever done and I hope this support group helps me get through it and I can help other to do the same.

I haven't had a chew in 6 days. I'm feeling better each day, but there are those times where the cravings are so strong.

I look forward to the journey!

One day at a time (ODAAT). Win the battle today and all day. Go to bed tonight. Wake up and repeat. You've gotten your first couple repetitions in already which is a good thing.

Remember this: Dip did NOTHING positive for you. Your brain thought it did because of the chemistry behind nicotine, but I will repeat, you did yourself exactly ZERO favors. I don't mean for that to sound harsh, but every time you have a crave you need to tell yourself that NO good can possibly come out of a cave.

Read everything you can and start reaching out to your April 2014 group. There are some bad ass quitters in there including Apo and Ginet who have already commented on your intro. PM anybody on this site if you need help and/or to swap numbers. The more accountable you are to yourself and others, the better your chances of whipping the nic bitch once and for all.

Don't give them another dime to poison yourself. I quit with you today.

[T-Cell]

Where to begin....

Started chewing when I was 14 and am now 29. Skoal Straight long cut has been my poison of choice and I figure I've paid those sons of guns well over 30k in that time. That is mind boggling!

When I was younger I'd hide it. Chews in the shower, on the toilet, at the movies, in class or at work, on any drive. But for the past 10 years there has been no hiding. I was who I was. If you had a problem with me chewing, that was your problem, well except for new lady friends. Couldn't let them know the real me until I had reeled them in all the way.

I looked forward to a chew after every meal, after work, before bed. That was my routine, and I'm learning now just how much I relied on it. No meal seems complete. I'd say that has been the hardest part.

I'm ready to change now! It was always one of those things I figured I'd grow out of when I was older, but it just got worse. I'm quitting for many reasons, but the mostly because I fear for my health, don't want to lose my teeth or get cancer, and would never want my children to know see their father chewing (when that time comes). I also don't want to be the guy spitting into an empty beer bottle at the bar or leaving early to grab a chew and veg out in front of the tv. God! What a waste of time.

I know this is going to be the hardest thing I've ever done and I hope this support group helps me get through it and I can help other to do the same.

I haven't had a chew in 6 days. I'm feeling better each day, but there are those times where the cravings are so strong.

I look forward to the journey!

Welcome JVC. The hardest part of quitting is understanding your addiction and getting rid of those romantic/calming/focusing/happy associations your brain has made with dip. You still talk longingly about it, but I can say with certainty that shit never actually helped you do anything other than stay regular (it is a laxative as well). Read and learn here at KTC. The more you know the more angry you will get at what UST helped us all do to ourselves.

[Ginet]

Youv'e made a good decision. This site will help you if you listen to the vets here and if you read the info and go to chat. Post Roll and keep ur promise.

[Wt57]

Im in the worst mood I've been in in 649 days of quit, not nicotine related! Just had to get that said. F'ck UST, don't let those bastards have one more minute of your freedom. Don't f'king hope this group will help you, grab your sac and man up. Quitting is in your hands, sure we have unbelievable support but ultimately you are the man! I'm really glad to see a young guy like you fighting back. I'm a old bastard that let that whore rule my life for over 40 years and lost half of my teeth (hell I'm going in tomorrow to have another one pulled. I take full responsibility for my stupid actions but that is in the past! I have no idea what tomorrow will bring except for one less tooth. I do know what every day has in store for me each morning ABSOLUTLY NO NICOTINE! How do I know that? I posted roll and promised a bunch of bad ass nicotine addicts I would be quit one more day!
Your on day 6 now get your ass on April 2014's roll and fight like your life depends on it because it does!
Sorry (kinda) for being pissy, pm me if you need anything.

[apogeeammo]

Welcome to our quit group April 2014. Go to the WELCOME CENTER and learn about posting roll daily. You are in the right place to make your quit permanent. I quit with you today!

[JCV]

Where to begin....

Started chewing when I was 14 and am now 29. Skoal Straight long cut has been my poison of choice and I figure I've paid those sons of guns well over 30k in that time. That is mind boggling!

When I was younger I'd hide it. Chews in the shower, on the toilet, at the movies, in class or at work, on any drive. But for the past 10 years there has been no hiding. I was who I was. If you had a problem with me chewing, that was your problem, well except for new lady friends. Couldn't let them know the real me until I had reeled them in all the way.

I looked forward to a chew after every meal, after work, before bed. That was my routine, and I'm learning now just how much I relied on it. No meal seems complete. I'd say that has been the hardest part.

I'm ready to change now! It was always one of those things I figured I'd grow out of when I was older, but it just got worse. I'm quitting for many reasons, but the mostly because I fear for my health, don't want to lose my teeth or get cancer, and would never want my children to know see their father chewing (when that time comes). I also don't want to be the guy spitting into an empty beer bottle at the bar or leaving early to grab a chew and veg out in front of the tv. God! What a waste of time.

I know this is going to be the hardest thing I've ever done and I hope this support group helps me get through it and I can help other to do the same.

I haven't had a chew in 6 days. I'm feeling better each day, but there are those times where the cravings are so strong.

I look forward to the journey!