I quit today.
I read an article from this sight that someone posted on Facebook. For some reason it really got to me. I've been really fortunate that I haven't had any he alt problems so far. But, I know that could change in an instant and is still a huge possibility in the future. I've been an addict for 21 years. (That really hurts to type) I have two boys. My wife knows about my addiction but my boys do not...and I would never forgive myself if either of them began this nast habit because of me.
I have to quit...I have to.
Welcome
You are in the right place. Now, trust me on this, follow the direction of each bad ass quitter that reaches out to help. First step is to commit in your mind that this addiction must stop for YOU. It appears you have a good start to that.
Now, find every stash of lip Dick dirt and flush every drop down the toilet. Say a few words and get angry at it for owning your life for 21 years.
Next head over to the April 16 quit group and post roll. You are day 1. There is already a good group forming. These brothers and sisters will be a life line in the first stages of quit. You will all be experiencing this together. Lean on each other.
I won't sugar coat it...it will suck until it doesn't. Take this one day at a time, one hour at a time, one minute at a time. Make your promise each morning and keep your word for 24 hours X. It's that simple.
Now get to quitting and see you on roll call in the April 16 group!
I quit with you today
Excellent advice ^^^^^
Embrace the suck knowing you can beat it each day, it will get better soon. Drink lots of water, exercise, read everything on this site. Have a plan for the craves, seeds, candy, fake dip to get you by early. (You won't need it later).
The big thing: post roll in April 16, get to know those quitters. Lots of advice and tricks will come through.
This is a great fucking intro. Great.
You've had some bad ass replies. They've told you how to win.
Brotherhood + accountability = success
Brotherhood - make connections. Get phone numbers. Build a team with others fighting the same battle. Winning as a team is easier than winning alone.
Accountability. Post roll in April 16. First thing each day today is your day one. Get your name in roll. Tomorrow when your eyes open post day 2. You'll jack up roll bad the first few times. Someone will fix it. Get your name on there. The 2 guys above me on this thread are bad ass - they both say the same thing. If 2 bad asses and the village idiot all say the same thing... It is a divine intervention/sign from above. Listen to us!
Success - you are gonna have some withdrawals and craves. Your mind is gonna be foggy. Your mouth will be sore. Sleep might be messed up. Then... One day at a time things are gonna get better. The craves are less and less. You'll realize that... Holy crisp in winning at something that I lost at for 21 years! Each day is a win. You aren't hiding from your boys. Sneaking around, taking long showers. Making excuses... You spend more time with your family. Life gets better than you can imagine today. You don't realize the energy you've devoted to this addiction. But my friend, I promise you with God as my witness.... There is a freedom ahead that you are going to LOVE.
2 geniuses and the village idiot say... Post roll!
