Intro

[worktowin]

Congratulations on HOF sir!!!

[Lonnier]

Day 98 today. It has been a little while since I added anything here so I thought I should add a few words to document what has been going on. I am getting pretty close to HOF. It feels pretty good to be approaching 100 days although I am realizing it is just the beginning of this journey. I have had some pretty good days during the last 98 and some pretty bad ones. Yesterday I had to put my dog of 13 years to rest. It was painful to let go as she was another member of the family and the addict part of me was quick to whisper in my ear that a one time use would not hurt. Today, however, the quit part of me knows better. I had made my promise for the day and that kept me from buying in to that train of thought. It is surprisingly powerful, that daily promise. It has gotten me to this point, I feel like I am starting to learn, for the first time in my life, how to live life without nicotine.

[Lonnier]

Day 70 Free of nicotine. I am feeling pretty grateful today. To this site and everyone here. I am not sure exactly when it happened, but things are slowly getting better and I am confident it will continue as long as I stick with the program and help others.

I had a lot of fog through the first couple of months and I was not sure I would get my concentration back but that has been improving so if you are going through similar, it does get better. My overall temperament also seems better than my dipping days. A nice bonus.

It only gets better! Jump in support other groups, give back, there's always someone needing help. Sounds like you're seeing the bright side a little, just remember there's still shitty day's ahead and when they happen remember these days you write about. Quit on! Damn proud to be quit with you!

LONNIER, I'm proud to be quit with you. I think it's great you show support in other groups. I'm really glad to hear things have settled down. I'll bag an iguana for you.

FF,

Proud to be quit with you as well. Looking forward to seeing the Iguana.

[FISHFLORIDA]

Day 70 Free of nicotine. I am feeling pretty grateful today. To this site and everyone here. I am not sure exactly when it happened, but things are slowly getting better and I am confident it will continue as long as I stick with the program and help others.

I had a lot of fog through the first couple of months and I was not sure I would get my concentration back but that has been improving so if you are going through similar, it does get better. My overall temperament also seems better than my dipping days. A nice bonus.

It only gets better! Jump in support other groups, give back, there's always someone needing help. Sounds like you're seeing the bright side a little, just remember there's still shitty day's ahead and when they happen remember these days you write about. Quit on! Damn proud to be quit with you!

LONNIER, I'm proud to be quit with you. I think it's great you show support in other groups. I'm really glad to hear things have settled down. I'll bag an iguana for you.

[pab1964]

Day 70 Free of nicotine. I am feeling pretty grateful today. To this site and everyone here. I am not sure exactly when it happened, but things are slowly getting better and I am confident it will continue as long as I stick with the program and help others.

I had a lot of fog through the first couple of months and I was not sure I would get my concentration back but that has been improving so if you are going through similar, it does get better. My overall temperament also seems better than my dipping days. A nice bonus.

It only gets better! Jump in support other groups, give back, there's always someone needing help. Sounds like you're seeing the bright side a little, just remember there's still shitty day's ahead and when they happen remember these days you write about. Quit on! Damn proud to be quit with you!

[Lonnier]

Day 70 Free of nicotine. I am feeling pretty grateful today. To this site and everyone here. I am not sure exactly when it happened, but things are slowly getting better and I am confident it will continue as long as I stick with the program and help others.

I had a lot of fog through the first couple of months and I was not sure I would get my concentration back but that has been improving so if you are going through similar, it does get better. My overall temperament also seems better than my dipping days. A nice bonus.

[FISHFLORIDA]

I have 48 days in the books today. I would not have thought it possible two months ago. I feel I should add few words here, as I never want to forget this.

This process has been pretty simple, but not easy. I can now see what a crutch that dip was for me. I never learned to work through any stressful situations without relying on it. Well, in the last four weeks, I have gotten plenty of practice and it has been quite a roller coaster. A few times I have felt like I was coming apart. Thankfully, I have contact with some members here who have helped me get through those times, especially fishflorida.

On the positive side, I have had some moments of calm and I have had 48 days of freedom from nicotine. I am grateful for this site and all the members here who are keeping me going.

Congrats on 48. The roller coaster keeps going but you got this figured out.

My friend Lonnie. It's gonna suck donkey balls for a while! It will take time for your brain to realize how to handle a bunch of different situations you used to hide behind the can with. I honestly can't begin to figure out how our brain tricks us into thinking give me my fix and everything is fine,? How, it's still there with your nic or when you spit one out. That is some powerful shit! I'm still learning after 600 + days how to occupy my usual dip time alone and I'm loving my time and it's a lot more ,well spent with my family! We cheated the ones we loved long enough. Quit on! Always ODAAT!

Lonnie,
One of the best things you can do for your quit is to pay it forward. I was about 50 days quit when I reached out to you. Me helping you played a huge part in my own quit. I was able to tell someone what I was going through and help them at the same time. I think you should start paying it forward, you'll find out very quickly how much it helps. It's is great being quit with you. Never forget the OLE 96er. I've got a couple of iguanas for you too.

[Armydan13]

Keep up the good work Lonnie!!

Were getting better everyday my friend!

[pab1964]

I have 48 days in the books today. I would not have thought it possible two months ago. I feel I should add few words here, as I never want to forget this.

This process has been pretty simple, but not easy. I can now see what a crutch that dip was for me. I never learned to work through any stressful situations without relying on it. Well, in the last four weeks, I have gotten plenty of practice and it has been quite a roller coaster. A few times I have felt like I was coming apart. Thankfully, I have contact with some members here who have helped me get through those times, especially fishflorida.

On the positive side, I have had some moments of calm and I have had 48 days of freedom from nicotine. I am grateful for this site and all the members here who are keeping me going.

Congrats on 48. The roller coaster keeps going but you got this figured out.

My friend Lonnie. It's gonna suck donkey balls for a while! It will take time for your brain to realize how to handle a bunch of different situations you used to hide behind the can with. I honestly can't begin to figure out how our brain tricks us into thinking give me my fix and everything is fine,? How, it's still there with your nic or when you spit one out. That is some powerful shit! I'm still learning after 600 + days how to occupy my usual dip time alone and I'm loving my time and it's a lot more ,well spent with my family! We cheated the ones we loved long enough. Quit on! Always ODAAT!

[Backwoods901]

I have 48 days in the books today. I would not have thought it possible two months ago. I feel I should add few words here, as I never want to forget this.

This process has been pretty simple, but not easy. I can now see what a crutch that dip was for me. I never learned to work through any stressful situations without relying on it. Well, in the last four weeks, I have gotten plenty of practice and it has been quite a roller coaster. A few times I have felt like I was coming apart. Thankfully, I have contact with some members here who have helped me get through those times, especially fishflorida.

On the positive side, I have had some moments of calm and I have had 48 days of freedom from nicotine. I am grateful for this site and all the members here who are keeping me going.

Congrats on 48. The roller coaster keeps going but you got this figured out.

[Lonnier]

I have 48 days in the books today. I would not have thought it possible two months ago. I feel I should add few words here, as I never want to forget this.

This process has been pretty simple, but not easy. I can now see what a crutch that dip was for me. I never learned to work through any stressful situations without relying on it. Well, in the last four weeks, I have gotten plenty of practice and it has been quite a roller coaster. A few times I have felt like I was coming apart. Thankfully, I have contact with some members here who have helped me get through those times, especially fishflorida.

On the positive side, I have had some moments of calm and I have had 48 days of freedom from nicotine. I am grateful for this site and all the members here who are keeping me going.

[Lonnier]

Day 26 today. It feels like several months since I quit as the days kind of drag and I still feel foggy. I seem to be out of the worst of the cravings though and my sleep is improving. All in all, things are going alright. I have been pleasantly surprised with my lack of anger. Anxiety is high at times but having support of others who are quitting has made a huge difference and kept me going.

Lonnier,
You're a rockstar quitter. It has been an honor to be quit with you for these few weeks. Keep up the texting and never stop leaning on your support group. FYI: you've gotten me through a few hard times and you didn't even know it. Getting through those first 3 weeks was the hardest, mainly because of the crazy sleep pattern thing. I can honestly tell you that I shared the same pain you did and completely understand. That was the one thing that actually almost broke me. Don't stop with your quit momentum, in fact, now is the time to pick it up! post more, start helping out newbs, give input in the November group. Those are the things that will help reinforce your quit.
Very Proud to bee quit with you and looking forward to your HOF speech in 74 days.

Thanks Dave. I appreciate all of your help and encouragement. I am proud to be quit with you.

[FISHFLORIDA]

Day 26 today. It feels like several months since I quit as the days kind of drag and I still feel foggy. I seem to be out of the worst of the cravings though and my sleep is improving. All in all, things are going alright. I have been pleasantly surprised with my lack of anger. Anxiety is high at times but having support of others who are quitting has made a huge difference and kept me going.

Lonnier,
You're a rockstar quitter. It has been an honor to be quit with you for these few weeks. Keep up the texting and never stop leaning on your support group. FYI: you've gotten me through a few hard times and you didn't even know it. Getting through those first 3 weeks was the hardest, mainly because of the crazy sleep pattern thing. I can honestly tell you that I shared the same pain you did and completely understand. That was the one thing that actually almost broke me. Don't stop with your quit momentum, in fact, now is the time to pick it up! post more, start helping out newbs, give input in the November group. Those are the things that will help reinforce your quit.
Very Proud to bee quit with you and looking forward to your HOF speech in 74 days.

[Lonnier]

Day 26 today. It feels like several months since I quit as the days kind of drag and I still feel foggy. I seem to be out of the worst of the cravings though and my sleep is improving. All in all, things are going alright. I have been pleasantly surprised with my lack of anger. Anxiety is high at times but having support of others who are quitting has made a huge difference and kept me going.

[pky1520]

7 days now and you are right, these first few days are pretty rough. My head cleared this weekend but the craving seems to be much more intense the last two days. Not sure if this is normal as this is unchartered territory for me.

Hey man.

I'm at 9 days and I'm experiencing much the same thing.

The physically painful/uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms are largely gone and my vision and thinking are getting much clearer but the cravings to just stick a dip in my mouth are getting worse.

They aren't all that hard to fight, but they're a real pain in the ass.

I've been keeping my mouth busy with chewing gum and sunflower seeds.

That seems to help more than anything else.

Those craves will get more manageable as your brain rewires. You'll still get them, but it will be more of a curiosity than a driving desire to use.

The thing that you have to watch out for in the future is complacency or false security. As soon as you start entertaining thoughts of "I have this beat" or "This is over" you're in trouble.

There seems to be a fog/ anxiety/ crave resurgence between days 60-80 (and I hear again around 120). The good thing is that you'll have developed the tools to take it on when it hits.

The Suck is the Suck because it sucks. Embrace it and it will pass.