Finally Done

[HeathDux]

Happy for you brother...you seem to have gotten the "rainbows and butterflies" quit. I wish mine was going half that good, but I can honestly say that it sucks less than last week. Right here @ 10 with you...see you at 100.[/quote]If i could pass this your way i would. I'm sure I will pay for it later. I will be here with you at 100.

[Siggy15]

Day 10 - Sure for the first 6 days i had my times where i chewed a lot of candy, or sunflower seeds, and yes drove past a tobacco store twice deciding whether to go in or not. Every-time, I realized I was being weak, and I needed to man the fuck up, and get over this god damn addiction.

The last 4 days have been GLORIOUS, and AMAZING. I have never been happier in my life. I am noticing minuscule things that make me smile, and happy. I em enjoying conversations with people.

I have started to forget about chewing. I find myself feeling bored for the first time in 20 years. I honestly never felt boredom, as i would put a dip in and relax. Now I realize what being bored is all about. I do not like being bored, so from the time I get up to the time I need to get to bed, I am moving. Not because I have to, but because i want to.

I have also noticed and have been told by several people that I seem different. I have always kept to myself for the most part. You would have to hit me with a 2x4 to get me to say ouch, if i was around people I didn't like. Now, I don't shut up. I talk all the time. I am finding myself talking to myself even.

The fog, is non existent. Thankfully I didn't get that. My mind however is clearer than it has been in years. I am so focused all the time. When i say all the time, I mean all the time. It is like I am firing on all cylinders every minute of the day. Managing multiple projects at work has always been my job, but I am getting things done faster than I had in the past. I find myself going into the warehouse working just to cure the boredom.

My sleep is fabulous. I fall asleep within minutes of laying down. My anxiety is so minor at this point.

Don't get me wrong, My fuse is short, but it is easily restored. I came across an unopened can of Skoal Wintergreen Longcut yesterday. It didn't even bother me, I simply opened the can and flushed in down the toilet. Didn't even think twice about it. There is no way in hell that i will ever succumb to an addiction again.

Happy for you brother...you seem to have gotten the "rainbows and butterflies" quit. I wish mine was going half that good, but I can honestly say that it sucks less than last week. Right here @ 10 with you...see you at 100.

[HeathDux]

Day 10 - Sure for the first 6 days i had my times where i chewed a lot of candy, or sunflower seeds, and yes drove past a tobacco store twice deciding whether to go in or not. Every-time, I realized I was being weak, and I needed to man the fuck up, and get over this god damn addiction.

The last 4 days have been GLORIOUS, and AMAZING. I have never been happier in my life. I am noticing minuscule things that make me smile, and happy. I em enjoying conversations with people.

I have started to forget about chewing. I find myself feeling bored for the first time in 20 years. I honestly never felt boredom, as i would put a dip in and relax. Now I realize what being bored is all about. I do not like being bored, so from the time I get up to the time I need to get to bed, I am moving. Not because I have to, but because i want to.

I have also noticed and have been told by several people that I seem different. I have always kept to myself for the most part. You would have to hit me with a 2x4 to get me to say ouch, if i was around people I didn't like. Now, I don't shut up. I talk all the time. I am finding myself talking to myself even.

The fog, is non existent. Thankfully I didn't get that. My mind however is clearer than it has been in years. I am so focused all the time. When i say all the time, I mean all the time. It is like I am firing on all cylinders every minute of the day. Managing multiple projects at work has always been my job, but I am getting things done faster than I had in the past. I find myself going into the warehouse working just to cure the boredom.

My sleep is fabulous. I fall asleep within minutes of laying down. My anxiety is so minor at this point.

Don't get me wrong, My fuse is short, but it is easily restored. I came across an unopened can of Skoal Wintergreen Longcut yesterday. It didn't even bother me, I simply opened the can and flushed in down the toilet. Didn't even think twice about it. There is no way in hell that i will ever succumb to an addiction again.

[Rawls]

Strong quit smell off in here.

[HeathDux]

Day 8...right here with you. I'm not enjoying the ride at all. I need to get some sleep. I do, however, look forward to posting roll with the goonies EDD.

Much better. a little computer illiterate there for a minute. Siggy, just one day at a time. The times that i have that are great, are so worth all of this. Even though they are small short glimpses, eventually the great times will outweigh the bad.

[HeathDux]

Day 8...right here with you. I'm not enjoying the ride at all. I need to get some sleep. I do, however, look forward to posting roll with the goonies EDD.[/quote]Hang in there Siggy. I haven't had any issues with not sleeping, my issues are more rage related, but I am finding myself starting to laugh when i feel the anger come on. One thing to try is exercise. Whatever you can do, walk, run, anything. I keep moving so when i do need to go to bed, i can. Work out until your are exhausted, and then work out more. Remember what this feels like.

[Siggy15]

Day 8. What a crazy roller coaster ride. The wierd thing is that I am starting to enjoy the ride. One day at a time for the rest of my life.


'Finger' Nicotine

Day 8...right here with you. I'm not enjoying the ride at all. I need to get some sleep. I do, however, look forward to posting roll with the goonies EDD.

[HeathDux]

Day 8. What a crazy roller coaster ride. The wierd thing is that I am starting to enjoy the ride. One day at a time for the rest of my life.


'Finger' Nicotine

[pab1964]

Day 7. What a roller coaster ride this is. One minute all is good and the next all hell is breaking lose. The easy thing to do the last few days is to cave. I am sick of doing whats easy. Its time to man up, and start living by the rules i hold my kids to. No more is it going to be dont do as i do, do as i say. No more being a hypocrite. No caving allowed here. I dont think i could look my family in the face if i cave.

Better yet I hope it would make you sick to look at yourself if you cave! Your not caving! Caving is not an option so figure something else out! Life's to short let the nic bitch tell you how to live! Damn proud to be quit with you today my friend!

[HeathDux]

Day 7. What a roller coaster ride this is. One minute all is good and the next all hell is breaking lose. The easy thing to do the last few days is to cave. I am sick of doing whats easy. Its time to man up, and start living by the rules i hold my kids to. No more is it going to be dont do as i do, do as i say. No more being a hypocrite. No caving allowed here. I dont think i could look my family in the face if i cave.

[lungb]

Drove in a car for 4 hours yesterday and 4 more today. It was a tough ride. Chewing and driving was always my favorite. Went through half a can of Smokey Mountain. Atleast no nicotine.
The drive home is already proving to be difficult, and we havent even started driving yet. Urge to buy chew is strong as hell today. Just cannot do it. My family is so happy that I quit, there is no way i could ever let them down.

It's crazy how your story brings back my memories of the days of suck. I never want to go through them 1st few days again and I'm sure you don't either! Embrace the suck! You got this! Proud to be quit with you today!

[Rawls]

Drove in a car for 4 hours yesterday and 4 more today. It was a tough ride. Chewing and driving was always my favorite. Went through half a can of Smokey Mountain. Atleast no nicotine.
The drive home is already proving to be difficult, and we havent even started driving yet. Urge to buy chew is strong as hell today. Just cannot do it. My family is so happy that I quit, there is no way i could ever let them down.

Look around you my friend! Family! All your brothers on here! There's nothing I do mean nothing worth giving up all the love and brotherhood for! So let's pick up our sac kick the bitch in the mouth stick nasty tasting smokey mountain in and get through another day brother! I'm with you today! Let's stay quit together! Will worry about tomorrow, tomorrow!

Left hand has your sac, right hand is full of crazy... So grab a water bottle and tie it around your neck!!
Every time your mind says you need Nic... Flush body with water...
I replaced crave with water...
Kinda like training bird dogs.. They act up..... Hit em with water.

Also better than coffee and or alcohol this early on.
Drown those negative thoughts with H2O!
Quit with you today.

[pab1964]

Drove in a car for 4 hours yesterday and 4 more today. It was a tough ride. Chewing and driving was always my favorite. Went through half a can of Smokey Mountain. Atleast no nicotine.
The drive home is already proving to be difficult, and we havent even started driving yet. Urge to buy chew is strong as hell today. Just cannot do it. My family is so happy that I quit, there is no way i could ever let them down.

Look around you my friend! Family! All your brothers on here! There's nothing I do mean nothing worth giving up all the love and brotherhood for! So let's pick up our sac kick the bitch in the mouth stick nasty tasting smokey mountain in and get through another day brother! I'm with you today! Let's stay quit together! Will worry about tomorrow, tomorrow!

[HeathDux]

Drove in a car for 4 hours yesterday and 4 more today. It was a tough ride. Chewing and driving was always my favorite. Went through half a can of Smokey Mountain. Atleast no nicotine.
The drive home is already proving to be difficult, and we havent even started driving yet. Urge to buy chew is strong as hell today. Just cannot do it. My family is so happy that I quit, there is no way i could ever let them down.

[30isEnuff]

I appreciate the support. Bought myself some Smokey Mountain last night. That was a game changer. Still had urges, but took my family for a nice walk and just enjoyed spending time with them without looking for a spitter. Going to bed last night kind of got interesting, a little fidgety to say the least.

I do have to say, I woke up this morning feeling GREAT. Mouth feels good, no headache for the first time in months.

What all them ^^^^ bad ass quitters said x 100!
ODAAT and NAFAR, period