Hello Everybody, words of encouragement needed

[pab1964]

Hey you guys, I just wanted to take a minute to tell you about something that just happened to me, read this and be encouraged! (I've already shared this with my Quit Group but wanted to post it here too) I live on the beach in Florida, and tonight the fellas came over and we went out shark fishing (as we do a lot)...when we fish it could take anywhere from 6-8hrs before we finish, depending on if they are biting. The difference this trip?? I didn't have a big hog leg in my lip the 6-8 hrs like normal. All my bros were drinking, and 1 was smoking and 1 was actually dipping Copenhagen (not my brand but whatever)! I knew this would be a trigger event, I knew they would entice me, and I knew I am only 5 days in....what I didn't know was that this group of guys here on this site, you guys....stopped me from caving. I was there, right there on the edge ...my buds were all saying come on man take a cig, have a drink. And I said no, all because of my commitment to this group. I wanted to cave but I would not budge. I thought of my promise to you all and yours to me....and I said NOT TODAY! I would have text some of you, to back me off the ledge but I did not have a cell phone out there. I chose not to drink as that might make me even more vulnerable, and I know now that was a super wise decision because with alcohol involved I surely wouldn't have made it. But I did....and today I won. Today I stood ;Ironman: strong. Today I CHOSE to stay quit. And today, you guys saved me. Thank you all. God Bless.

Great story! About that lack of motivation when you quit--yes, it's common. It's part of the fog and you have to fight through it. For me, I would always dip while working during quiet periods. It was hard to work--but fake dip and seeds really helped me. I still do the seeds often. But during the first few months, I would pack a fake dip, and it helped me concentrate--it sounds strange, but it was true.

Yes sir keep piling up the wins! It does get tough but remember it takes a lot bigger man to say no than to give in to people that has no idea how awesome it is to be quit! Never look back ,stay focused and pushing forward! Quit on!

[Stat]

Hey you guys, I just wanted to take a minute to tell you about something that just happened to me, read this and be encouraged! (I've already shared this with my Quit Group but wanted to post it here too) I live on the beach in Florida, and tonight the fellas came over and we went out shark fishing (as we do a lot)...when we fish it could take anywhere from 6-8hrs before we finish, depending on if they are biting. The difference this trip?? I didn't have a big hog leg in my lip the 6-8 hrs like normal. All my bros were drinking, and 1 was smoking and 1 was actually dipping Copenhagen (not my brand but whatever)! I knew this would be a trigger event, I knew they would entice me, and I knew I am only 5 days in....what I didn't know was that this group of guys here on this site, you guys....stopped me from caving. I was there, right there on the edge ...my buds were all saying come on man take a cig, have a drink. And I said no, all because of my commitment to this group. I wanted to cave but I would not budge. I thought of my promise to you all and yours to me....and I said NOT TODAY! I would have text some of you, to back me off the ledge but I did not have a cell phone out there. I chose not to drink as that might make me even more vulnerable, and I know now that was a super wise decision because with alcohol involved I surely wouldn't have made it. But I did....and today I won. Today I stood ;Ironman: strong. Today I CHOSE to stay quit. And today, you guys saved me. Thank you all. God Bless.

Great story! About that lack of motivation when you quit--yes, it's common. It's part of the fog and you have to fight through it. For me, I would always dip while working during quiet periods. It was hard to work--but fake dip and seeds really helped me. I still do the seeds often. But during the first few months, I would pack a fake dip, and it helped me concentrate--it sounds strange, but it was true.

[LG17]

Hey you guys, I just wanted to take a minute to tell you about something that just happened to me, read this and be encouraged! (I've already shared this with my Quit Group but wanted to post it here too) I live on the beach in Florida, and tonight the fellas came over and we went out shark fishing (as we do a lot)...when we fish it could take anywhere from 6-8hrs before we finish, depending on if they are biting. The difference this trip?? I didn't have a big hog leg in my lip the 6-8 hrs like normal. All my bros were drinking, and 1 was smoking and 1 was actually dipping Copenhagen (not my brand but whatever)! I knew this would be a trigger event, I knew they would entice me, and I knew I am only 5 days in....what I didn't know was that this group of guys here on this site, you guys....stopped me from caving. I was there, right there on the edge ...my buds were all saying come on man take a cig, have a drink. And I said no, all because of my commitment to this group. I wanted to cave but I would not budge. I thought of my promise to you all and yours to me....and I said NOT TODAY! I would have text some of you, to back me off the ledge but I did not have a cell phone out there. I chose not to drink as that might make me even more vulnerable, and I know now that was a super wise decision because with alcohol involved I surely wouldn't have made it. But I did....and today I won. Today I stood ;Ironman: strong. Today I CHOSE to stay quit. And today, you guys saved me. Thank you all. God Bless.

[worktowin]

Thanks guys for all your support, I am new to this and still learning the site so I have not posted roll (I don't even know where to do that but I am about to find it and get started.) So far, day 4 has been a good one , busy at work....the suck begins when I get home....all over again! Thanks again guys!

Here are the instructions for posting roll:

Try these instructions for: PC How to post roll

1. Login, go to your quit page, think about what you are going to post.
2. Find the most recent post
3. hit F5 or refresh the page
4. Press "quote" on the roll
5. Click in the box that has all of the Roll posts (the lower box), hit CTRL-A to select all and Press CTRL-X to CUT, not copy-if you copy, then you'll double post roll.
6. Click to the reply window and press CTRL+V to paste it in. Then write in your name, day and your promise
7. Press submit-done.


Try these instructions for: iPad Roll Post

Step 1 - find the last roll call
Step 2 - tap "quote" icon in the upper right hand corner
Step 3 - tap anywhere in the bottom box, when the flashing blue cursor pops up tap it
Step 4 - a box should pop up that reads "select/select all/paste" tap on "select all"
Step 5 - the entire lower box should be highlighted with a pop up that reads "cut/copy/paste"
tap on "cut". All the text in the lower box will disappear.
Step 6 - tap in the upper box until the cursor appears
Step 7 - tap the cursor until a box reading "paste" appears, then tap paste
Step 8 - you are now ready to type in your posted roll! To get to where you want to type use
two fingers to scroll within the box.
Step 9 - tap on "add reply" below bottom box
Step 10 - Stay Quit


Instructions for Posting with a Phone

(1) hit quote.
(2) go to the second text box.
(3) hold your finger on the text until an option box appears. Choose "cut all".
(4) go to the top text box (which is empty) and hold your finger there. A text box will appear and you choose "paste".
(5) add your name to roll call
(6) tap on "add reply" below bottom box
(7) Stay Quit


If your quit date is 8/24 or after, then you'll be in December. If it's before 8/24, then you'll be in November. Find the right forum in "quit groups" and follow these instructions. The only way to screw up roll is not be on it. You'll pick it up eventually, don't worry about it. Just make sure you get your name down in there.

Chat.killthecan.org --- there is plenty of distraction in there. If you need more distraction. I will be more than happy to teach you the way to kill a crave in under 30 seconds. Just ask.

Nice job posting roll. Fight the good fight!

[Candoit]

Thanks guys for all your support, I am new to this and still learning the site so I have not posted roll (I don't even know where to do that but I am about to find it and get started.) So far, day 4 has been a good one , busy at work....the suck begins when I get home....all over again! Thanks again guys!

Here are the instructions for posting roll:

Try these instructions for: PC How to post roll

1. Login, go to your quit page, think about what you are going to post.
2. Find the most recent post
3. hit F5 or refresh the page
4. Press "quote" on the roll
5. Click in the box that has all of the Roll posts (the lower box), hit CTRL-A to select all and Press CTRL-X to CUT, not copy-if you copy, then you'll double post roll.
6. Click to the reply window and press CTRL+V to paste it in. Then write in your name, day and your promise
7. Press submit-done.


Try these instructions for: iPad Roll Post

Step 1 - find the last roll call
Step 2 - tap "quote" icon in the upper right hand corner
Step 3 - tap anywhere in the bottom box, when the flashing blue cursor pops up tap it
Step 4 - a box should pop up that reads "select/select all/paste" tap on "select all"
Step 5 - the entire lower box should be highlighted with a pop up that reads "cut/copy/paste"
tap on "cut". All the text in the lower box will disappear.
Step 6 - tap in the upper box until the cursor appears
Step 7 - tap the cursor until a box reading "paste" appears, then tap paste
Step 8 - you are now ready to type in your posted roll! To get to where you want to type use
two fingers to scroll within the box.
Step 9 - tap on "add reply" below bottom box
Step 10 - Stay Quit


Instructions for Posting with a Phone

(1) hit quote.
(2) go to the second text box.
(3) hold your finger on the text until an option box appears. Choose "cut all".
(4) go to the top text box (which is empty) and hold your finger there. A text box will appear and you choose "paste".
(5) add your name to roll call
(6) tap on "add reply" below bottom box
(7) Stay Quit


If your quit date is 8/24 or after, then you'll be in December. If it's before 8/24, then you'll be in November. Find the right forum in "quit groups" and follow these instructions. The only way to screw up roll is not be on it. You'll pick it up eventually, don't worry about it. Just make sure you get your name down in there.

Chat.killthecan.org --- there is plenty of distraction in there. If you need more distraction. I will be more than happy to teach you the way to kill a crave in under 30 seconds. Just ask.

[KingNothing]

Thanks guys for all your support, I am new to this and still learning the site so I have not posted roll (I don't even know where to do that but I am about to find it and get started.) So far, day 4 has been a good one , busy at work....the suck begins when I get home....all over again! Thanks again guys!

Here are the instructions for posting roll:

Try these instructions for: PC How to post roll

1. Login, go to your quit page, think about what you are going to post.
2. Find the most recent post
3. hit F5 or refresh the page
4. Press "quote" on the roll
5. Click in the box that has all of the Roll posts (the lower box), hit CTRL-A to select all and Press CTRL-X to CUT, not copy-if you copy, then you'll double post roll.
6. Click to the reply window and press CTRL+V to paste it in. Then write in your name, day and your promise
7. Press submit-done.


Try these instructions for: iPad Roll Post

Step 1 - find the last roll call
Step 2 - tap "quote" icon in the upper right hand corner
Step 3 - tap anywhere in the bottom box, when the flashing blue cursor pops up tap it
Step 4 - a box should pop up that reads "select/select all/paste" tap on "select all"
Step 5 - the entire lower box should be highlighted with a pop up that reads "cut/copy/paste"
tap on "cut". All the text in the lower box will disappear.
Step 6 - tap in the upper box until the cursor appears
Step 7 - tap the cursor until a box reading "paste" appears, then tap paste
Step 8 - you are now ready to type in your posted roll! To get to where you want to type use
two fingers to scroll within the box.
Step 9 - tap on "add reply" below bottom box
Step 10 - Stay Quit


Instructions for Posting with a Phone

(1) hit quote.
(2) go to the second text box.
(3) hold your finger on the text until an option box appears. Choose "cut all".
(4) go to the top text box (which is empty) and hold your finger there. A text box will appear and you choose "paste".
(5) add your name to roll call
(6) tap on "add reply" below bottom box
(7) Stay Quit


If your quit date is 8/24 or after, then you'll be in December. If it's before 8/24, then you'll be in November. Find the right forum in "quit groups" and follow these instructions. The only way to screw up roll is not be on it. You'll pick it up eventually, don't worry about it. Just make sure you get your name down in there.

[LG17]

Thanks guys for all your support, I am new to this and still learning the site so I have not posted roll (I don't even know where to do that but I am about to find it and get started.) So far, day 4 has been a good one , busy at work....the suck begins when I get home....all over again! Thanks again guys!

[KingNothing]

Are you going to post roll today LG and show us you're serious about taking your life back?

[AngryNickCage]

Hello everyone, new to this and just wanted to get some advice, tips, words of encouragement from anyone who cares to drop a line. I'm a 31 year old therapist and I had the terrible misfortune to try my friends brothers skoal my senior year of high school back in 02- been hooked ever since. I never expected I would be the type to enjoy it but man I loved the stuff...then, nowadays it had just taken over my life. I started smoking when I was like 15,16 yrs old but only every once in a while, not all the time. Then by my sophomore year of college I was almost an exclusive dipper. I have had a few periods of no activity over the years but on the whole I've been dipping now for 13 years and I am just ready to be done with it. Right now, as we speak, I am on Hour 81 with absolutely no nicotine whatsoever....and I am what they call, "IN THE SUCK!" The first 24 hrs were tough, but the second day was the worst....and this one has been a little mix of both the first and second day....I know it will get better as it goes but this is extremely tough! I am fortunate as my work hours keep me really busy but its those few hours when I'm home, in the quiet (im not currently married and no kids) that are the absolute toughest for me...especially when I'm watching TV (when I used to have a lip in). For me, the most difficult part I am finding is not cravings or any one physical symptom (God if it were just that easy), the biggest thing that is effecting me is the strange depression the lack of nicotine has brought on. My desire for most activities I enjoy is completely gone and I feel a strange sense of sadness, almost mourning really. A deep longing for more than just tobacco but just a general longing and missing people and places and things. I've read this is all to be expected but the biggest thing is how I cant even play COD or Madden with my buddies on xbox (I always did this with a big chew in) and now that I don't dip its very hard to engage in that activity as it reminds me of tobacco....which in turn makes me sad and the cycle continues. IT SUCKS! Because I really enjoy getting in a little game time with my buds. Anyways, thanks for listening. Any words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated! Have a good day!

That suck is going to go away, but it's not the end. I'm on day 41 and yesterday I had a near-cave crisis for the very reasons you are concerned about. Madden just came out and my family is away. This is prime caving opportunity for me and I reached out to a few folks in my quit group to let them know I was struggling. This nicotine addiction sucks dog dicks and it can play mind games with you long after you take your last dip. Just keep in touch with the folks on here, make your daily promise, and honor it.

PM me if you want my number. I quit with you today

[KingNothing]

Get posted up LG. Everybody here has been through what you're going through right now, and we can help you everyday when the going gets tough these first few days. Once you escape from that first round of the suck, you will have a taste of that sweet freedom you are looking for. Everyday that you win that taste gets sweeter and your freedom that much more real.

You can do this LG. Just keep moving forward. Nicotine never helped with anything except removing your nicotine withdrawals. Post roll with us and the support will be there.

[pab1964]

Hello everyone, new to this and just wanted to get some advice, tips, words of encouragement from anyone who cares to drop a line. I'm a 31 year old therapist and I had the terrible misfortune to try my friends brothers skoal my senior year of high school back in 02- been hooked ever since. I never expected I would be the type to enjoy it but man I loved the stuff...then, nowadays it had just taken over my life. I started smoking when I was like 15,16 yrs old but only every once in a while, not all the time. Then by my sophomore year of college I was almost an exclusive dipper. I have had a few periods of no activity over the years but on the whole I've been dipping now for 13 years and I am just ready to be done with it. Right now, as we speak, I am on Hour 81 with absolutely no nicotine whatsoever....and I am what they call, "IN THE SUCK!" The first 24 hrs were tough, but the second day was the worst....and this one has been a little mix of both the first and second day....I know it will get better as it goes but this is extremely tough! I am fortunate as my work hours keep me really busy but its those few hours when I'm home, in the quiet (im not currently married and no kids) that are the absolute toughest for me...especially when I'm watching TV (when I used to have a lip in). For me, the most difficult part I am finding is not cravings or any one physical symptom (God if it were just that easy), the biggest thing that is effecting me is the strange depression the lack of nicotine has brought on. My desire for most activities I enjoy is completely gone and I feel a strange sense of sadness, almost mourning really. A deep longing for more than just tobacco but just a general longing and missing people and places and things. I've read this is all to be expected but the biggest thing is how I cant even play COD or Madden with my buddies on xbox (I always did this with a big chew in) and now that I don't dip its very hard to engage in that activity as it reminds me of tobacco....which in turn makes me sad and the cycle continues. IT SUCKS! Because I really enjoy getting in a little game time with my buds. Anyways, thanks for listening. Any words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated! Have a good day!

1. This suck that you are in... You will never, ever, ever have to relive.
2. No more anxiety every single time that you go to the dentist.
3. As of today, I have saved $3,908 since joining KTC.
4. Winning. Every day. Vs losing. Because, deep in your mind, every day you have thought about quitting and haven't.
5. No more shame. You don't have to hide what is really not a desirable habit to most women...right?
6. You are not alone here. Get engaged and active here and you will make some of the closest friends you have in life. Sounds crazy? Yep. True? Yep.

Exercise hard dude. Until your arms and legs are about to snap. Drink tons of water. Spend a lot of time here. Reach out and gets me phone numbers. The suck fades in time. The winning just gets better.....

Welcome LG! Awesome advice right there... The only thing I'd add is to find your group and post your daily promise. A very wise man once said to never forget the suck, the minute we forget how bad it was to first quit is the moment we've lost the battle. Find your group and you don't ever have to go though it again.

Damn good advice from those 2 badass quitters ^^^^ If you haven't posted in your group, get it done! Let's do this! Quit with you today my friend!

[copingwithoutcopen]

Hello everyone, new to this and just wanted to get some advice, tips, words of encouragement from anyone who cares to drop a line. I'm a 31 year old therapist and I had the terrible misfortune to try my friends brothers skoal my senior year of high school back in 02- been hooked ever since. I never expected I would be the type to enjoy it but man I loved the stuff...then, nowadays it had just taken over my life. I started smoking when I was like 15,16 yrs old but only every once in a while, not all the time. Then by my sophomore year of college I was almost an exclusive dipper. I have had a few periods of no activity over the years but on the whole I've been dipping now for 13 years and I am just ready to be done with it. Right now, as we speak, I am on Hour 81 with absolutely no nicotine whatsoever....and I am what they call, "IN THE SUCK!" The first 24 hrs were tough, but the second day was the worst....and this one has been a little mix of both the first and second day....I know it will get better as it goes but this is extremely tough! I am fortunate as my work hours keep me really busy but its those few hours when I'm home, in the quiet (im not currently married and no kids) that are the absolute toughest for me...especially when I'm watching TV (when I used to have a lip in). For me, the most difficult part I am finding is not cravings or any one physical symptom (God if it were just that easy), the biggest thing that is effecting me is the strange depression the lack of nicotine has brought on. My desire for most activities I enjoy is completely gone and I feel a strange sense of sadness, almost mourning really. A deep longing for more than just tobacco but just a general longing and missing people and places and things. I've read this is all to be expected but the biggest thing is how I cant even play COD or Madden with my buddies on xbox (I always did this with a big chew in) and now that I don't dip its very hard to engage in that activity as it reminds me of tobacco....which in turn makes me sad and the cycle continues. IT SUCKS! Because I really enjoy getting in a little game time with my buds. Anyways, thanks for listening. Any words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated! Have a good day!

1. This suck that you are in... You will never, ever, ever have to relive.
2. No more anxiety every single time that you go to the dentist.
3. As of today, I have saved $3,908 since joining KTC.
4. Winning. Every day. Vs losing. Because, deep in your mind, every day you have thought about quitting and haven't.
5. No more shame. You don't have to hide what is really not a desirable habit to most women...right?
6. You are not alone here. Get engaged and active here and you will make some of the closest friends you have in life. Sounds crazy? Yep. True? Yep.

Exercise hard dude. Until your arms and legs are about to snap. Drink tons of water. Spend a lot of time here. Reach out and gets me phone numbers. The suck fades in time. The winning just gets better.....

Welcome LG! Awesome advice right there... The only thing I'd add is to find your group and post your daily promise. A very wise man once said to never forget the suck, the minute we forget how bad it was to first quit is the moment we've lost the battle. Find your group and you don't ever have to go though it again.

[worktowin]

Hello everyone, new to this and just wanted to get some advice, tips, words of encouragement from anyone who cares to drop a line. I'm a 31 year old therapist and I had the terrible misfortune to try my friends brothers skoal my senior year of high school back in 02- been hooked ever since. I never expected I would be the type to enjoy it but man I loved the stuff...then, nowadays it had just taken over my life. I started smoking when I was like 15,16 yrs old but only every once in a while, not all the time. Then by my sophomore year of college I was almost an exclusive dipper. I have had a few periods of no activity over the years but on the whole I've been dipping now for 13 years and I am just ready to be done with it. Right now, as we speak, I am on Hour 81 with absolutely no nicotine whatsoever....and I am what they call, "IN THE SUCK!" The first 24 hrs were tough, but the second day was the worst....and this one has been a little mix of both the first and second day....I know it will get better as it goes but this is extremely tough! I am fortunate as my work hours keep me really busy but its those few hours when I'm home, in the quiet (im not currently married and no kids) that are the absolute toughest for me...especially when I'm watching TV (when I used to have a lip in). For me, the most difficult part I am finding is not cravings or any one physical symptom (God if it were just that easy), the biggest thing that is effecting me is the strange depression the lack of nicotine has brought on. My desire for most activities I enjoy is completely gone and I feel a strange sense of sadness, almost mourning really. A deep longing for more than just tobacco but just a general longing and missing people and places and things. I've read this is all to be expected but the biggest thing is how I cant even play COD or Madden with my buddies on xbox (I always did this with a big chew in) and now that I don't dip its very hard to engage in that activity as it reminds me of tobacco....which in turn makes me sad and the cycle continues. IT SUCKS! Because I really enjoy getting in a little game time with my buds. Anyways, thanks for listening. Any words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated! Have a good day!

1. This suck that you are in... You will never, ever, ever have to relive.
2. No more anxiety every single time that you go to the dentist.
3. As of today, I have saved $3,908 since joining KTC.
4. Winning. Every day. Vs losing. Because, deep in your mind, every day you have thought about quitting and haven't.
5. No more shame. You don't have to hide what is really not a desirable habit to most women...right?
6. You are not alone here. Get engaged and active here and you will make some of the closest friends you have in life. Sounds crazy? Yep. True? Yep.

Exercise hard dude. Until your arms and legs are about to snap. Drink tons of water. Spend a lot of time here. Reach out and gets me phone numbers. The suck fades in time. The winning just gets better.....

[LG17]

Hello everyone, new to this and just wanted to get some advice, tips, words of encouragement from anyone who cares to drop a line. I'm a 31 year old therapist and I had the terrible misfortune to try my friends brothers skoal my senior year of high school back in 02- been hooked ever since. I never expected I would be the type to enjoy it but man I loved the stuff...then, nowadays it had just taken over my life. I started smoking when I was like 15,16 yrs old but only every once in a while, not all the time. Then by my sophomore year of college I was almost an exclusive dipper. I have had a few periods of no activity over the years but on the whole I've been dipping now for 13 years and I am just ready to be done with it. Right now, as we speak, I am on Hour 81 with absolutely no nicotine whatsoever....and I am what they call, "IN THE SUCK!" The first 24 hrs were tough, but the second day was the worst....and this one has been a little mix of both the first and second day....I know it will get better as it goes but this is extremely tough! I am fortunate as my work hours keep me really busy but its those few hours when I'm home, in the quiet (im not currently married and no kids) that are the absolute toughest for me...especially when I'm watching TV (when I used to have a lip in). For me, the most difficult part I am finding is not cravings or any one physical symptom (God if it were just that easy), the biggest thing that is effecting me is the strange depression the lack of nicotine has brought on. My desire for most activities I enjoy is completely gone and I feel a strange sense of sadness, almost mourning really. A deep longing for more than just tobacco but just a general longing and missing people and places and things. I've read this is all to be expected but the biggest thing is how I cant even play COD or Madden with my buddies on xbox (I always did this with a big chew in) and now that I don't dip its very hard to engage in that activity as it reminds me of tobacco....which in turn makes me sad and the cycle continues. IT SUCKS! Because I really enjoy getting in a little game time with my buds. Anyways, thanks for listening. Any words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated! Have a good day!