Intro/Journal

[Athan]

Today is number 19. I just returned from a long road trip and remained tobacco free. There is a victory. Also last night I dreamed that I had caved. Terrible dream. Then this morning I found a can of half empty dip in the couch. I flushed it. Not today nicotene bitch.

I like that you're writing it out Chuck, like visiting to see how your quit is going (though I wish you'd put some panties on).
The dreams are mentioned by more than a few here and it's not insignificant. It is intrinsic proof that what you're dealing with is much more than mind over matter or force of will.
As evidenced by your dream, your very mind is working against you in your effort to separate yourself from nicotine.
The dopamine pathways are crying out for it. You have to rewire your brain. All of those experiences, waking up, after a fine meal, a long drive, etc. must now be rewired to be pleasurable WITHOUT THE DRUG.
I think to most addicts, at least to myself, it is an epiphany just how much of our life experiences we tainted with it.
In a sense, nicotine is parasitic in nature; first encroaching on and then redefining what defines a pleasurable experience in our brains.
It's powerful stuff and not to be taken lightly, at least not by those who want to succeed.
19 is great Chuck. I'll be posting with you tomorrow.

[dbh68stang]

Today is number 19. I just returned from a long road trip and remained tobacco free. There is a victory. Also last night I dreamed that I had caved. Terrible dream. Then this morning I found a can of half empty dip in the couch. I flushed it. Not today nicotene bitch.

19! That is outstanding. Nic dreams are the worst, but it's a good feeling waking up and knowing that you're still quit. Keep up the good work, brother. I quit with you today. -Dave 677

[chuck langster]

Today is number 19. I just returned from a long road trip and remained tobacco free. There is a victory. Also last night I dreamed that I had caved. Terrible dream. Then this morning I found a can of half empty dip in the couch. I flushed it. Not today nicotene bitch.

[chuck langster]

Today is day number 13. The physical cravings are not as bad as they were but my mind keeps telling me to just have one pinch or one can. The main thing stopping me is my promise to you guys and the nagging feeling that if I start back dipping I wont have long to live.

[chuck langster]

Chuck,


Welcome to the group. Here are some words of wisdom I like to share:

The main way to be successful is to just decide that you have quit. Once you stop the negotiating in your head as to whether you will do one more or not the rest becomes far more simple.

Next, you will learn to distract your attention from your desire for a dip to anything else that interests you. This ability to change your focus will guarantee your success and make your quit that much easier.

When you place a dip in your mouth, your brain releases sugars. Well, those sugars are now going to be gone.

However, you can replace them with OJ or other fruit juices with sugar. This will provide some comfort, especially on your initial quit days.

Make sure to exercise with weights and cardio when you feel that nagging tension in your muscles, you feel that rage, when you can not sleep and when you cannot focus. Exercise really helps.

Here is one that most people overlook. Get at least 3 square meals a day. Hunger can really bring on those urges so squash those urges before they come. Eat full healthy meals and do not let yourself get excessively hungry. You will see this helps a great deal.

I waited until I was 59 quit after using tobacco for 40 years. You are wise to quit now.

I quit with you today.

Dundippin day 922

This is great info, thank you.

[chuck langster]

It looks like my cravings are going to take a while to ease up. I should have known that the first few days went too well because these last two have given me the most intense cravings so far. The good thing is that I don't have the blues as bad as the first few days.

[Dundippin]

Chuck,


Welcome to the group. Here are some words of wisdom I like to share:

The main way to be successful is to just decide that you have quit. Once you stop the negotiating in your head as to whether you will do one more or not the rest becomes far more simple.

Next, you will learn to distract your attention from your desire for a dip to anything else that interests you. This ability to change your focus will guarantee your success and make your quit that much easier.

When you place a dip in your mouth, your brain releases sugars. Well, those sugars are now going to be gone.

However, you can replace them with OJ or other fruit juices with sugar. This will provide some comfort, especially on your initial quit days.

Make sure to exercise with weights and cardio when you feel that nagging tension in your muscles, you feel that rage, when you can not sleep and when you cannot focus. Exercise really helps.

Here is one that most people overlook. Get at least 3 square meals a day. Hunger can really bring on those urges so squash those urges before they come. Eat full healthy meals and do not let yourself get excessively hungry. You will see this helps a great deal.

I waited until I was 59 quit after using tobacco for 40 years. You are wise to quit now.

I quit with you today.

Dundippin day 922

[worktowin]

Last night (#4) my best bitch had puppies. I was nervous and excited and really craving a big pinch of dip. I kept calm and it passed. This morning the nic bitch is telling me I'm not strong enough. 'finger point' I'm not falling for that one.

You are strong enough. Without question. I know that because your name is on roll, and you are a man of your word.

Not worried about tomorrow. Today is in the books. Today you are nicotine free.

[chuck langster]

Last night (#4) my best bitch had puppies. I was nervous and excited and really craving a big pinch of dip. I kept calm and it passed. This morning the nic bitch is telling me I'm not strong enough. 'finger point' I'm not falling for that one.

[chuck langster]

I like this quote from Joel Spitzer

"The control tobacco exerts on you when you are in the grip of the addiction is complete. It makes you say and do things that when observed by outside parties makes you look weak, stupid or crazed. At the same time it robs you of your money, health and eventually life. Once free of chew you can recognize all these symptoms of your past addiction. You donÂ’t have to live such a miserable existence!"

[Doofus]

Congrats Chuck, be a student one day at a time....you got brothers and sisters here that will quit every day with you....I have links in my signature that have been interesting reads for me. Stay quit

[chuck langster]

By the way I have smoked and dipped for the last year, dipped the seven years before that and mostly smoked the 12 years before that. Grizzly wintergreen long cut.

[RDB]

Welcome.

Glad you found us, and that you are ready to quit. Quitting is one of the hardest things you'll ever do, but it's very simple - post roll daily, reach out when you need help, refuse to cave.

We can support you, but ultimately you need to want to quit more than anything.

[FLLipOut]

Congratulations, Chuck. Take it one day at a time for now, let the rest of your life take care of itself.

Read all you can on this addiction. A good start is AT THIS LINK There is other good articles and videos on Whyquit.com. Understand how nicotine has been rewiring your brain all these years. How it has all been one big fat lie. When you really understand it, you will start to hate nicotine. And then a wonderful thing will happen: You will start to hate dip. It is a lot easier to quit the delivery system - when the veil is ripped down and you see nicotine for what it is.

You've got this. Proud to be quit with you today.

[chuck langster]

I haven't done an intro on this page and thought I should since it is the designated place and will be a good place for me to keep a journal. I did my first quit journal about 13 years ago while trying to quit cigarettes. Anyway I'm a country boy who loves the outdoors and the beauty of life but I fell for tobacco which of course brings the opposite of life. I could make a lot of excuses and try to physco analyze myself but the bottom line is that I have been a real dumb ass for a long time. I won't use any substance as a crutch any longer. I am going to honor things that bring life only. Today is the 3rd day of the rest of my life.