My nephew just arrived for his drum lesson, so I don't have much time to introduce myself, but I thought I'd go ahead and do it to make it more official, at least to me.
I'm 41, been dipping cope since I was twelve and away at summer camp in Tennessee. I chew a solid 2 cans a day, my mouth looks and feels like old hamburger. I'm afraid to go to the dentist and haven't been in 3 or 4 years. I don't kiss my wife enough. My nephew hasn't figured out what I'm doing yet, but he soon will. I'm spending a shitload of money. I'm embarrassed and I think it affects my ability to earn a living. My tongue is swollen and I'm lisping a bit. Everyone that loves me bugs the shit out of me about it, and I'm tired of letting them down. I'm sick of spilling bottles. I'm sick of running to 7-11. I'm sick of having a dirty car. I'd like to smile more often, instead of smirk. I feel like a failure.
So, I'm done. Finished up a can this a.m. and strapped a patch on. I've quit before, but this one feels different, I'm done.
That's all, thanks for listening.
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Your introduction will sound very familiar to many here. And many here have quit and remained quit with the help from this site and the fine quitters here. It sounds like you are ready to quit. You must quit for yourself and no one else.
Ditch the patch. Cold turkey is the best way (IMHO). The patch will only prolong the pain. Read everything you can find on this site. Go back to the beginning of an old group and read what they went through to find out what to expect.
Bottom line, ditch the patch and do whatever it takes to keep nicotine out of your body. having said all of that...
Welcome. You have found the best place to quit and stay that way. All of the tools and support required can be found here. You can do this. We will help.
If today is day - 1, Your quit group is December 09... here ....
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A how to get started by Remy:
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Quit Groups, What do they mean, by SOS
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Roll call, why we do it your word by LOOT.
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What to Expect when you quit.
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How to post roll.
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How to Post ROLL CALL - Roll Call Instructions
Step 1 - Find the last Roll Call
Step 2 - Hit the "Quote" button in the upper right hand corner.
Step 3 - Click your mouse ANYWHERE in The bottom Box
Step 4 - Hit Ctrl and "A" at the Same time so it looks like THIS
Step 5 - Hit Ctrl and "X" at the same time so there is NOTHING in Either Box
Step 6 - Click your mouse in the TOP BOX
Step 7 - Hit Ctrl and "V" at the same time to Past the info into the top box AND ADD YOUR info to the bottom of the list
Step 8 - Hit ADD REPLY below the bottom box
Step 9 - Go back to the 1st unread post, pat yourself on the back, and have a beer cause you will not be dipping today.
