Day 1 and my Intro

[redyota]

Day 2, how's it going?

[Thumblewort]

Thank you for your service, and making a life changing decision of quitting nic while you are young. Stick with the program, post roll and read, read, read.

[Grady]

From a very proud vet, thank you for your service. You have a great attitude towards beating this disease, especially for a young dude. Tell yourself everyday that you hate the nic bitch, post roll everyday and if you need anything don't hesitate to PM.

[slinger]

Hey all! I'm 19 years old and have been dipping since I was 17 (childs play for some of you, I know). I am currently contracted with the Army and so the dipping lifestyle is a big part of the Army culture but a couple weeks ago I actually had to get surgery on my back. I had several degenerative disc fragments which had to be removed. I attribute this at least in part to my dip usage because the nicotine restricts blood and nutrient flow to the discs in your back. I've decided that my army and athletic career is worth far more to me than dip every was. So while I make every effort to salvage my spine and continue my military career this is one of the issues in my life that needs to be addressed. I just had my last dip about an hour ago, I wasn't even intending that to be the last one but as I was spitting I realized that all of my triggers are associated with negativity and feeling sorry for myself and trying to chill myself out with a dip is not a healthy habit. In short I have lived a very athletic and healthy life and am now in recovery from spinal surgery which I attribute at least in part to my dip usage. I have quit half-heartedly before and fallen off the bandwagon, went a couple monthes without before I was really addicted and was fine but then got back into it and tried again after my surgery and made it about 5 days or so. My friends are no good as far as quitting dip is concerned, most of them are just as addicted if not more so than I am and with no desire to quit which is why I turned to KTC. I hope that you guys will be the support I need. And yes it is just irony that a service member chose memorial day to be my quit day. I'm going cold turkey on it so wish me the best :) inspiring to see all of you guys stories out their too.

Hey- congrats on quitting. I never considered how dip was impacting my spine, because it really doesn't matter compared to dying from cancer caused by dip. I hope you can see that is the bigger picture and take your quit more seriously than this post make it sound like to me.
Saw you posted roll. That is the first step. Come back tomorrow, do it again, repeat.
Hit me up via PM if you want to chat some time.

Congrats on making the decision to quit. You'll find all the support you need here if you're serious about quitting. Do some reading and post roll EVERY DAY. The system works if you let it. if you need anything shoot me a PM.

[Lipizzaner]

Hey all! I'm 19 years old and have been dipping since I was 17 (childs play for some of you, I know). I am currently contracted with the Army and so the dipping lifestyle is a big part of the Army culture but a couple weeks ago I actually had to get surgery on my back. I had several degenerative disc fragments which had to be removed. I attribute this at least in part to my dip usage because the nicotine restricts blood and nutrient flow to the discs in your back. I've decided that my army and athletic career is worth far more to me than dip every was. So while I make every effort to salvage my spine and continue my military career this is one of the issues in my life that needs to be addressed. I just had my last dip about an hour ago, I wasn't even intending that to be the last one but as I was spitting I realized that all of my triggers are associated with negativity and feeling sorry for myself and trying to chill myself out with a dip is not a healthy habit. In short I have lived a very athletic and healthy life and am now in recovery from spinal surgery which I attribute at least in part to my dip usage. I have quit half-heartedly before and fallen off the bandwagon, went a couple monthes without before I was really addicted and was fine but then got back into it and tried again after my surgery and made it about 5 days or so. My friends are no good as far as quitting dip is concerned, most of them are just as addicted if not more so than I am and with no desire to quit which is why I turned to KTC. I hope that you guys will be the support I need. And yes it is just irony that a service member chose memorial day to be my quit day. I'm going cold turkey on it so wish me the best :) inspiring to see all of you guys stories out their too.

Hey- congrats on quitting. I never considered how dip was impacting my spine, because it really doesn't matter compared to dying from cancer caused by dip. I hope you can see that is the bigger picture and take your quit more seriously than this post make it sound like to me.
Saw you posted roll. That is the first step. Come back tomorrow, do it again, repeat.
Hit me up via PM if you want to chat some time.

[Done4Me]

I see you posted roll, good first post. You need to add what day you're on and make your promise to not use nic that day. Take a look at one of the previous month's post roll and you'll get it. You need to learn to hate nicotine to be successful. There's nothing romantic about putting in a dip, nothing to miss, nothing to love. Nicotine controls you but you have taken the first step to regain control over your life and experience the freedom of not using nicotine. You are much wiser than most on this forum. You made the decision to quit early in life. I dipped for 25 years.

The next few days will suck for you. We've all been through it and those that remain on this forum were successful and continue to post roll that they will not use nic one day at a time. Drink gallons of water each day to help flush your system. Find something to keep your mouth busy. Hard candy, toothpicks, fake dip. Gum is my vice. The first few days are a bitch but as a soldier and an athlete, you know commitment. Stay strong, keep posting daily, you will not regret.

[Zachsf13]

Hey all! I'm 19 years old and have been dipping since I was 17 (childs play for some of you, I know). I am currently contracted with the Army and so the dipping lifestyle is a big part of the Army culture but a couple weeks ago I actually had to get surgery on my back. I had several degenerative disc fragments which had to be removed. I attribute this at least in part to my dip usage because the nicotine restricts blood and nutrient flow to the discs in your back. I've decided that my army and athletic career is worth far more to me than dip every was. So while I make every effort to salvage my spine and continue my military career this is one of the issues in my life that needs to be addressed. I just had my last dip about an hour ago, I wasn't even intending that to be the last one but as I was spitting I realized that all of my triggers are associated with negativity and feeling sorry for myself and trying to chill myself out with a dip is not a healthy habit. In short I have lived a very athletic and healthy life and am now in recovery from spinal surgery which I attribute at least in part to my dip usage. I have quit half-heartedly before and fallen off the bandwagon, went a couple monthes without before I was really addicted and was fine but then got back into it and tried again after my surgery and made it about 5 days or so. My friends are no good as far as quitting dip is concerned, most of them are just as addicted if not more so than I am and with no desire to quit which is why I turned to KTC. I hope that you guys will be the support I need. And yes it is just irony that a service member chose memorial day to be my quit day. I'm going cold turkey on it so wish me the best :) inspiring to see all of you guys stories out their too.