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[Nrgyzr421]

I'm ignorant of what nicotine's effects on the body are, other than the buzz ya get when ya put a dip in, or how long it takes for the body to eliminate nicotine, or, I'm guessing that this one is a no brainer, how long after the habit is broken does the craving disappear?

Nrgyzr421, check out this link for some basic information. You're only about a day from being through the worst of it!

http://whyquit.com/whyquit/LinksAAddiction.html

Thanks for the info. Eye-opening, to say the least. All I can say is that I'm glad that the 72 hour mark is creeping closer, minute by minute. I don't want nicotine in me any more. Too bad I had to force myself to develop this addiction. I wonder what life would have been for me had I said,"No" to that first offer.... Wow, what a mind boggling concept. Even so, it doesn't matter. What matters is the fact that I refuse to poison myself anymore. The link was very useful, teaching me a lot, certainly more than I wanted to know a week ago. How absolutely absurd that normally intelligent, rational people intentionally poison themselves? And, I was one of them! Sorry, God, I was stoopid! Forgive me, and heal me, by the Blood of Jesus. Amen.

[syndrome]

I still haven't figured out this roll business, sorry.

tell ya what man. up top a this page is a WELCOME CENTER link. click on that. then look at number 3) how to post roll. it aint hard. theres other good stuff there to.

[minuteofangle]

Ok brother here is some free advice: First off every one of us on KTC were in your shoes once. I dipped 24 years and have been free for 420 days. The addiction that we share (you do understand that you are an addict right?) is not to tobacco...it is to nicotene. You can not free yourself from nicotene by using nicotene replacment (nicotene gum). We call the detox peroid (the first 3 days) "the suck". There is no way around this phase of your quit...sorry. You will feel the physical pain of withdrawl...headaches, constipation, sleeplessness, RAGE!, foggy uncleart thinking....But here is the good news: "IT IS TEMPORARY!" Death on the otherhand is PERMANENT! A couple of other things to ponder without my personal take on them: Some people find drugs like Chantix helpful. Discuss this with your doctor. Some people also find fake dip that is tobacco and nicotene free helpful. The cornerstone of this site is your daily promise to the rest of us addicts that today, and only today, you pledge your word as a man that you will not use niocotene. Repeat the next day. Sounds a little wierd but you cant argue with success. Read everything on the site, visit Live Chat, get involved on the site it will help you get and stay quit. I look forward to reading your Hall Of Fame Speech.

MOA

[pcknshvl]

I'm ignorant of what nicotine's effects on the body are, other than the buzz ya get when ya put a dip in, or how long it takes for the body to eliminate nicotine, or, I'm guessing that this one is a no brainer, how long after the habit is broken does the craving disappear?

Nrgyzr421, check out this link for some basic information. You're only about a day from being through the worst of it!

http://whyquit.com/whyquit/LinksAAddiction.html

[Nrgyzr421]

I still haven't figured out this roll business, sorry. I'm in agreement with the nicotine free approach to getting away from the addiction. I'm ignorant of what nicotine's effects on the body are, other than the buzz ya get when ya put a dip in, or how long it takes for the body to eliminate nicotine, or, I'm guessing that this one is a no brainer, how long after the habit is broken does the craving disappear? Given that I'm a grand total of less than 50 hours dip free, I realize that I have to be very careful or I could easily end up starting over.

Have I mentioned that I hate how I feel right now? My senses are operating differently, my perceptions are altered, and I'm a bit uncomfortable, as well as a wee bit disoriented. And, to think, I used to pay for this feeling..... I realize that I'm whiny, which makes this situation even worse. Sorry.

Not sure where to go from here, or what to do. The one thing I am sure of is that my relief will not have anything to do with a tobacco plant. The last thing I want to do is start over. This sucks enough to encourage me to only do it once.

I'll stop whining now, and start winning.

[jmiah]

I'm not sure of how to use this site correctly, so y'all please bear with me while I fumble my way through the learning curve.  I do have a question that i'd like the answer to:  is using Nicorette gum to subdue the cravings an acceptable practice?  I have had a piece of that gum, which seems to have helped, and I really don't want another dip.  In fact, I'm pretty stoked to be at 40 hours tobacco free.  I had someone offer me a dip and I am proud to say that I turned it down without hesitation.  I thank God, the Holy Spirit, and my Savior Jesus Christ for the strength to overcome this monkey.  And, I thank everybody here who has helped me by posting their stories and words of wisdom for me to find, and by encouraging me to hang tough.  It's amazing how something can insinuate itself into a life and then take over.  I honestly don't understand why I ever thought dipping was a good idea.  It tastes bad, it looks worse, and it's a complete waste of money, time, and opportunity.  But, I guess I looked "cool" to the folks I was trying to impress way back then.  How's that for an example of how one choice can change a life forever?  It's true.  And, now, minute by minute, I choose to stay dip free.  The monkey in the can no longer runs my life.  It feels good to carry on a conversation without pausing every 30 seconds to spit.  I like being able to kiss my wife any time she wants, without the danger that she'll end up sharing my dip.  And, no more spit cans to get spilled or stink up the house.  Best of all, I'm no longer controlled by a chemical.  I contol it, because I am stronger than the monkey in the can.  Thank you, God!

You MAY NOT use Nic Gum on this site. Everyone here is Nicotine free from the start. I delayed getting on this site because I was using nicotine gum a few months ago in a weak attempt to quit. If you really want to quit, allow yourself to get through the suck of days 1-3 and get all nicotine out of your system. If you do not, you are leaving one foot in the grave for nicotine to take you back to your slave master. Trust me, I've done it hundreds of times with the gum and eventually it's always back to the dip. This method is harsh, but don't mess with it as it works.

jmiah out

[husker06484]

You dont need Nic, you just want it...Fucking break through that cycle and welcome to freedom...LEts get this done!

[Bean]

Pills and patches are bullshit. You're a badass. You don't need that crap. All you need to do is post roll, get through that day, and repeat.

Eventually it gets better. But it's gonna suck before it does. Whether is withdrawals, sleepless nights, night sweats, mind games, whatever...that is just your body recovering from years of poison.

The cool thing is that there are no short cuts. Nobody gets a free pass. You gotta earn your freedom...one minute, one crave, one day at a time. We're behind you every second of the way. You can do this!!!

[30yraddict]

Although this link is from a smoking site, all of the same truth applies:

http://whyquit.com/joel/Joel_01_13_grad ... rawal.html

using nicotine gum when you have a crave simply prolongs the inevitable first 3 days of withdrawal. There is nothing to be gained. And as ruderunner pointed out, this is a no nicotine, cold turkey site.

Focus on one day at a time. You can do this.

[Ruderunner]

NO NIC GUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! or patches or fake cigs or anal suppositories!!!! No nicotine in any shape or form!!!!!

[destefano]

Stay strong, dude. The only thing you need to accomplish today is to not put that shit in your lip. Nothing. Else. Matters.

[Nrgyzr421]

I'm not sure of how to use this site correctly, so y'all please bear with me while I fumble my way through the learning curve. I do have a question that i'd like the answer to: is using Nicorette gum to subdue the cravings an acceptable practice? I have had a piece of that gum, which seems to have helped, and I really don't want another dip. In fact, I'm pretty stoked to be at 40 hours tobacco free. I had someone offer me a dip and I am proud to say that I turned it down without hesitation. I thank God, the Holy Spirit, and my Savior Jesus Christ for the strength to overcome this monkey. And, I thank everybody here who has helped me by posting their stories and words of wisdom for me to find, and by encouraging me to hang tough. It's amazing how something can insinuate itself into a life and then take over. I honestly don't understand why I ever thought dipping was a good idea. It tastes bad, it looks worse, and it's a complete waste of money, time, and opportunity. But, I guess I looked "cool" to the folks I was trying to impress way back then. How's that for an example of how one choice can change a life forever? It's true. And, now, minute by minute, I choose to stay dip free. The monkey in the can no longer runs my life. It feels good to carry on a conversation without pausing every 30 seconds to spit. I like being able to kiss my wife any time she wants, without the danger that she'll end up sharing my dip. And, no more spit cans to get spilled or stink up the house. Best of all, I'm no longer controlled by a chemical. I contol it, because I am stronger than the monkey in the can. Thank you, God!

[TLeah64]

Cold Turkey is the only way to do it. Don't let the nic bitch whisper in your ear. If you cave, the past 22 hrs have all been done in vain and you will eventually have to repeat them. For me, I will never put a dip in my mouth again because I don't want to go through those first 3 days again. Ingrain in your brain how bad the withdraw sucks so you stay quit. Caving is a choice, don't make it!!

We are all here to support you, reach out when in need. Post roll first thing EVERYDAY to committ to yourself and all of us that you will stay nic free, for today and repeat that everyday!

Get phone numbers!! If you want mine, let me know I will give it to you. It is great to have someone to text or call when the going gets tough.

Stay Quit!

[Nrgyzr421]

At midnight, on the night oif July23/24, I spit out the last dip I ever want. My first dip was when I was about the age of 14 and Happy Daze, Skoal, and Copenhagen cost less than 75 cents a can. 33 years later, I am 21 and a half hours into quitting, and have gone through every emotion except for crying, and kinda felt like doing that at one time. I crave it, and my mind is telling me that I really could quit easier if I didn't try to do it cold turkey, after all, it HAS been almost 22 hours since I have had any nicotine, and I could reward myself with just one little dip.... Well, that's a lie, 'cuz, if I did that, I wouldn't really have quit, would I? Nope, I would be a masochist simply because I will have tortured myself for 22 hours just for the fun of it, only to have to start over, and be faced with the same emotions, self lies, and hateful addiction, along with the truth of knowing that I FAILED, and now have to live THAT down, as well as being an addict. To me, it comes down to one thing, which is the answer to a yes or no question: Do I want to quit? The answer makes the consequences easy. Yes means you do what it takes to stay outta that stupid round can, and know that you'e bigger than the monkey that lives in the can, and that you CAN kick his ass. If the answer is no, then it really doesn't matter. The next time the urge hits, you'll load up your lip, and all will be alright. Me? I wrote this to help ME. I love each and every one of y'all, and I applaud your efforts to kick the habit. I'm quitting for me, and for my God. I am a Christian, and I'm not treating my body like a temple when I'm dipping. The Holy Spirit convicted me of that not very long ago, so I made up my mind this past week that at midnight Saturday night, I would go from dipper to non-dipper. I've done that, and, while I can't say that I'm happy, I can say that I am proud of me that I've lasted this long. I'm not sure how my story will be taken by those who read these words, I just needed to vent a little. It helped, and I'm gonna take what little Red Seal I have left in the house, and flush it, like I should have done 22 hours ago. "Greater is He Who is in me, than he who is in the world" and "I can do ALL things through Christ, Who strengthens me".