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Re: Hello! I'm new here
« Reply #13 on: May 28, 2015, 08:20:00 AM »
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One more update for today. Over the past 8 years, I have thrown in a dip while driving my car, even if I was driving only minutes away. Today, I am proud to announce that I drove over thirty minutes without the use of tobacco. That may seem "small" to some, but that is a huge accomplishment for me. Yesterday was a good start and today had a huge hurdle to cross. Just have to keep this up one day at a time.
doesn't seem small to any of us! There was nothing we did without a dip. Drive, mow, golf, fish, wash the car, computer time, take a deuce...nothing. Take it one task at a time ,one day at a time. For me it was exercise, water, toothpicks, jolly ranchers, and of course this site. We're all here for each other. Stay present.
Hey brother,this is your quit! Own it! Enjoy every damn second of the freedom! Everything you do without dip is huge! It was(is) for ! Keep it real, it's all about life! I quit with you today my friend!
I completely agree with you, that was a huge accomplishment. My first question in chat to the fellows was how to survive a 2 hour drive over a weekend to see some friends. Keep that mouth occupied during driving, keep on board plenty of cold water, and the craves get less with time when in the car.
Great job bubba! Driving seems to be one of the biggest triggers for many. Just remember the objective....they don't call it Hurt the can or Put the can in the Corner..... it's KILL the can for a reason. You will thank yourself one day just by staying strong, posting your word, and living up to that promise. Trust me.

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Re: Hello! I'm new here
« Reply #12 on: May 28, 2015, 07:48:00 AM »
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One more update for today. Over the past 8 years, I have thrown in a dip while driving my car, even if I was driving only minutes away. Today, I am proud to announce that I drove over thirty minutes without the use of tobacco. That may seem "small" to some, but that is a huge accomplishment for me. Yesterday was a good start and today had a huge hurdle to cross. Just have to keep this up one day at a time.
doesn't seem small to any of us! There was nothing we did without a dip. Drive, mow, golf, fish, wash the car, computer time, take a deuce...nothing. Take it one task at a time ,one day at a time. For me it was exercise, water, toothpicks, jolly ranchers, and of course this site. We're all here for each other. Stay present.
Hey brother,this is your quit! Own it! Enjoy every damn second of the freedom! Everything you do without dip is huge! It was(is) for ! Keep it real, it's all about life! I quit with you today my friend!
I completely agree with you, that was a huge accomplishment. My first question in chat to the fellows was how to survive a 2 hour drive over a weekend to see some friends. Keep that mouth occupied during driving, keep on board plenty of cold water, and the craves get less with time when in the car.

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Re: Hello! I'm new here
« Reply #11 on: May 27, 2015, 11:29:00 PM »
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One more update for today. Over the past 8 years, I have thrown in a dip while driving my car, even if I was driving only minutes away. Today, I am proud to announce that I drove over thirty minutes without the use of tobacco. That may seem "small" to some, but that is a huge accomplishment for me. Yesterday was a good start and today had a huge hurdle to cross. Just have to keep this up one day at a time.
doesn't seem small to any of us! There was nothing we did without a dip. Drive, mow, golf, fish, wash the car, computer time, take a deuce...nothing. Take it one task at a time ,one day at a time. For me it was exercise, water, toothpicks, jolly ranchers, and of course this site. We're all here for each other. Stay present.
Hey brother,this is your quit! Own it! Enjoy every damn second of the freedom! Everything you do without dip is huge! It was(is) for ! Keep it real, it's all about life! I quit with you today my friend!
Tobacco is so addictive it took me a year after a massive heart attack, in which doctor confirmed caused from dipping to finally put a lid on the bitch! ODAAT EDD

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Re: Hello! I'm new here
« Reply #10 on: May 27, 2015, 09:43:00 PM »
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One more update for today. Over the past 8 years, I have thrown in a dip while driving my car, even if I was driving only minutes away. Today, I am proud to announce that I drove over thirty minutes without the use of tobacco. That may seem "small" to some, but that is a huge accomplishment for me. Yesterday was a good start and today had a huge hurdle to cross. Just have to keep this up one day at a time.
doesn't seem small to any of us! There was nothing we did without a dip. Drive, mow, golf, fish, wash the car, computer time, take a deuce...nothing. Take it one task at a time ,one day at a time. For me it was exercise, water, toothpicks, jolly ranchers, and of course this site. We're all here for each other. Stay present.

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Re: Hello! I'm new here
« Reply #9 on: May 27, 2015, 02:41:00 PM »
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One more update for today. Over the past 8 years, I have thrown in a dip while driving my car, even if I was driving only minutes away. Today, I am proud to announce that I drove over thirty minutes without the use of tobacco. That may seem "small" to some, but that is a huge accomplishment for me. Yesterday was a good start and today had a huge hurdle to cross. Just have to keep this up one day at a time.
You will run into many "triggers" such as this. Just beat them one at a time as they come up. Proud to be quit with you today!!
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Re: Hello! I'm new here
« Reply #8 on: May 27, 2015, 02:37:00 PM »
One more update for today. Over the past 8 years, I have thrown in a dip while driving my car, even if I was driving only minutes away. Today, I am proud to announce that I drove over thirty minutes without the use of tobacco. That may seem "small" to some, but that is a huge accomplishment for me. Yesterday was a good start and today had a huge hurdle to cross. Just have to keep this up one day at a time.
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Re: Hello! I'm new here
« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2015, 10:36:00 AM »
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Thank you guys for your replies! I've read all of your words several times and it gets me pumped about quitting! Day 2 and counting!

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Nice! Keep on brother!

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Re: Hello! I'm new here
« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2015, 09:47:00 AM »
Thank you guys for your replies! I've read all of your words several times and it gets me pumped about quitting! Day 2 and counting!

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Re: Hello! I'm new here
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2015, 08:29:00 AM »
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Greetings everyone. I've browsed the site and forums a few times in the past but it's time that I sign up and start interacting. I probably have a familiar story that many other tobacco users have. I tried dip 3, maybe 4 times in high school and never liked it. I thought it was pointless. More than anything, I hated the loose feel of dip and the thought of having to clean my teeth of debris after a dip.

And about 5 years later, I tried my first Skoal pouch. I immediately loved it. At first, I would only throw in a pouch during an extended drive or long road trip. Before I knew it, I was bringing cans inside and dipping while I read or watched TV. Over the years, it has gotten to the point that I feel completely in chains. I will toss in a pouch before having coffee in the morning and because I do a lot of work at home, I'll often chain dip throughout the day. I absolutely hate it and I'm sick of being imprisoned by a stupid can. The habit has gotten progressively worse over the 8 years that I've dipped and I'm tired of having a can control my days.

I've tried to quit twice and failed both times. I need accountability. I hope that with your help and Jake's Mint Chew, I can beat this thing for good. I want to be more healthy, for myself and for my wife. I'm looking forward to reading your success stories and I hope to share my own one day so that I can help others who have struggled with this. Today is my first day of quitting and I want to continue to rack up those nicotine-free days in the future. Thanks!
Vision, Welcome aboard. Congrats on making the best decision of your life. The main focus on this site is to post roll and take your quit one day at a time. You will be posting in the September 2015 group. If you haven't posted yet head over to your group and post roll. If you mess it up don't worry there are people there who will fix it. Takes a couple days to get used to. I see that you have reached out to a brother already. That is great. Meet as many people as you can. Accountability and brotherhood are what keep you going on this site. Look forward to quitting with you. Let me know if you need anything.

FFC
Vision on that Quit Brother....
Welcome
Key here is to keep your quit in front of you......
The mental cup is always a 50/50 half empty/ half full deal.
But reality is to make a promise..... just one day at a time.
Nothing around here goes very fast. Take a deep breath.
Quit is second by second... I just did it... I just did it again.
Seconds turn to Minutes...
Minutes to Hours
Hours to days
Days to weeks
Weeks to Months
Months to years
Years to ROCK STARS!

Join us Second by Second... we will show you a new life.

I quit with you today.
Rawls 190
Can't add much to what these studs told you! One thing we're waiting on you, we need you just like you need us! Just an addict trying to help another addict! I quit with you today!
Vision,

You have some solid quitters here dispensing solid advice. Only thing I can add....there will be times where you feel if you don't get a dip you're going to die....let me tell you that is a LIE. As far as I can determine, nicotine withdrawals have NEVER actually killed anyone. Sure, it's uncomfortable. Embrace it and remember it, and learn that you NEVER want to have to go through it again. Stay strong.

Quitting one day at a time.....a minute at a time if necessary. NHNNNIML!

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Re: Hello! I'm new here
« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2015, 04:11:00 PM »
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Quote from: Vision
Greetings everyone. I've browsed the site and forums a few times in the past but it's time that I sign up and start interacting. I probably have a familiar story that many other tobacco users have. I tried dip 3, maybe 4 times in high school and never liked it. I thought it was pointless. More than anything, I hated the loose feel of dip and the thought of having to clean my teeth of debris after a dip.

And about 5 years later, I tried my first Skoal pouch. I immediately loved it. At first, I would only throw in a pouch during an extended drive or long road trip. Before I knew it, I was bringing cans inside and dipping while I read or watched TV. Over the years, it has gotten to the point that I feel completely in chains. I will toss in a pouch before having coffee in the morning and because I do a lot of work at home, I'll often chain dip throughout the day. I absolutely hate it and I'm sick of being imprisoned by a stupid can. The habit has gotten progressively worse over the 8 years that I've dipped and I'm tired of having a can control my days.

I've tried to quit twice and failed both times. I need accountability. I hope that with your help and Jake's Mint Chew, I can beat this thing for good. I want to be more healthy, for myself and for my wife. I'm looking forward to reading your success stories and I hope to share my own one day so that I can help others who have struggled with this. Today is my first day of quitting and I want to continue to rack up those nicotine-free days in the future. Thanks!
Vision, Welcome aboard. Congrats on making the best decision of your life. The main focus on this site is to post roll and take your quit one day at a time. You will be posting in the September 2015 group. If you haven't posted yet head over to your group and post roll. If you mess it up don't worry there are people there who will fix it. Takes a couple days to get used to. I see that you have reached out to a brother already. That is great. Meet as many people as you can. Accountability and brotherhood are what keep you going on this site. Look forward to quitting with you. Let me know if you need anything.

FFC
Vision on that Quit Brother....
Welcome
Key here is to keep your quit in front of you......
The mental cup is always a 50/50 half empty/ half full deal.
But reality is to make a promise..... just one day at a time.
Nothing around here goes very fast. Take a deep breath.
Quit is second by second... I just did it... I just did it again.
Seconds turn to Minutes...
Minutes to Hours
Hours to days
Days to weeks
Weeks to Months
Months to years
Years to ROCK STARS!

Join us Second by Second... we will show you a new life.

I quit with you today.
Rawls 190
Can't add much to what these studs told you! One thing we're waiting on you, we need you just like you need us! Just an addict trying to help another addict! I quit with you today!
Tobacco is so addictive it took me a year after a massive heart attack, in which doctor confirmed caused from dipping to finally put a lid on the bitch! ODAAT EDD

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Re: Hello! I'm new here
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2015, 03:51:00 PM »
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Quote from: Vision
Greetings everyone. I've browsed the site and forums a few times in the past but it's time that I sign up and start interacting. I probably have a familiar story that many other tobacco users have. I tried dip 3, maybe 4 times in high school and never liked it. I thought it was pointless. More than anything, I hated the loose feel of dip and the thought of having to clean my teeth of debris after a dip.

And about 5 years later, I tried my first Skoal pouch. I immediately loved it. At first, I would only throw in a pouch during an extended drive or long road trip. Before I knew it, I was bringing cans inside and dipping while I read or watched TV. Over the years, it has gotten to the point that I feel completely in chains. I will toss in a pouch before having coffee in the morning and because I do a lot of work at home, I'll often chain dip throughout the day. I absolutely hate it and I'm sick of being imprisoned by a stupid can. The habit has gotten progressively worse over the 8 years that I've dipped and I'm tired of having a can control my days.

I've tried to quit twice and failed both times. I need accountability. I hope that with your help and Jake's Mint Chew, I can beat this thing for good. I want to be more healthy, for myself and for my wife. I'm looking forward to reading your success stories and I hope to share my own one day so that I can help others who have struggled with this. Today is my first day of quitting and I want to continue to rack up those nicotine-free days in the future. Thanks!
Vision, Welcome aboard. Congrats on making the best decision of your life. The main focus on this site is to post roll and take your quit one day at a time. You will be posting in the September 2015 group. If you haven't posted yet head over to your group and post roll. If you mess it up don't worry there are people there who will fix it. Takes a couple days to get used to. I see that you have reached out to a brother already. That is great. Meet as many people as you can. Accountability and brotherhood are what keep you going on this site. Look forward to quitting with you. Let me know if you need anything.

FFC
Vision on that Quit Brother....
Welcome
Key here is to keep your quit in front of you......
The mental cup is always a 50/50 half empty/ half full deal.
But reality is to make a promise..... just one day at a time.
Nothing around here goes very fast. Take a deep breath.
Quit is second by second... I just did it... I just did it again.
Seconds turn to Minutes...
Minutes to Hours
Hours to days
Days to weeks
Weeks to Months
Months to years
Years to ROCK STARS!

Join us Second by Second... we will show you a new life.

I quit with you today.
Rawls 190
I believe.....

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Re: Hello! I'm new here
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2015, 02:54:00 PM »
Quote from: Vision
Greetings everyone. I've browsed the site and forums a few times in the past but it's time that I sign up and start interacting. I probably have a familiar story that many other tobacco users have. I tried dip 3, maybe 4 times in high school and never liked it. I thought it was pointless. More than anything, I hated the loose feel of dip and the thought of having to clean my teeth of debris after a dip.

And about 5 years later, I tried my first Skoal pouch. I immediately loved it. At first, I would only throw in a pouch during an extended drive or long road trip. Before I knew it, I was bringing cans inside and dipping while I read or watched TV. Over the years, it has gotten to the point that I feel completely in chains. I will toss in a pouch before having coffee in the morning and because I do a lot of work at home, I'll often chain dip throughout the day. I absolutely hate it and I'm sick of being imprisoned by a stupid can. The habit has gotten progressively worse over the 8 years that I've dipped and I'm tired of having a can control my days.

I've tried to quit twice and failed both times. I need accountability. I hope that with your help and Jake's Mint Chew, I can beat this thing for good. I want to be more healthy, for myself and for my wife. I'm looking forward to reading your success stories and I hope to share my own one day so that I can help others who have struggled with this. Today is my first day of quitting and I want to continue to rack up those nicotine-free days in the future. Thanks!
Vision, Welcome aboard. Congrats on making the best decision of your life. The main focus on this site is to post roll and take your quit one day at a time. You will be posting in the September 2015 group. If you haven't posted yet head over to your group and post roll. If you mess it up don't worry there are people there who will fix it. Takes a couple days to get used to. I see that you have reached out to a brother already. That is great. Meet as many people as you can. Accountability and brotherhood are what keep you going on this site. Look forward to quitting with you. Let me know if you need anything.

FFC

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Hello! I'm new here
« on: May 26, 2015, 02:33:00 PM »
Greetings everyone. I've browsed the site and forums a few times in the past but it's time that I sign up and start interacting. I probably have a familiar story that many other tobacco users have. I tried dip 3, maybe 4 times in high school and never liked it. I thought it was pointless. More than anything, I hated the loose feel of dip and the thought of having to clean my teeth of debris after a dip.

And about 5 years later, I tried my first Skoal pouch. I immediately loved it. At first, I would only throw in a pouch during an extended drive or long road trip. Before I knew it, I was bringing cans inside and dipping while I read or watched TV. Over the years, it has gotten to the point that I feel completely in chains. I will toss in a pouch before having coffee in the morning and because I do a lot of work at home, I'll often chain dip throughout the day. I absolutely hate it and I'm sick of being imprisoned by a stupid can. The habit has gotten progressively worse over the 8 years that I've dipped and I'm tired of having a can control my days.

I've tried to quit twice and failed both times. I need accountability. I hope that with your help and Jake's Mint Chew, I can beat this thing for good. I want to be more healthy, for myself and for my wife. I'm looking forward to reading your success stories and I hope to share my own one day so that I can help others who have struggled with this. Today is my first day of quitting and I want to continue to rack up those nicotine-free days in the future. Thanks!
"Odd that some say I am less than human, when in truth I am far superior to flesh and blood". - Vision (Avengers #158)

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