Day 10

[eyehatecope]

After 5 years of dipping, 3-4 really hard, I am in 10 days of my quit.

I've never been so scared in my life. My anxiety is at all time high. My mouth feels relatively okay. Just the anxiety and depression from missing the dip is unbelievable.

Dentist appt tomorrow. Wish me luck.

Posted roll today for the fist time. Will never miss because I can't go back.

Anxiety is a crapper. I didn't have it until I quit. It will get better. You can either visit a doctor and get some meds like myself, or do like others and push through it. I only used my meds as needed.

[Cope30]

They say it gets better and it has some for me. Major panic attack when I quit sent me into DP, take control of it before it messes you up. Hit my link in the bottom if you want to find out what I am dealing with. PM me if you need to talk.

[DeskJockey]

Is it always this bad? I honestly have never felt anxiety like this in my life. I am 25, have a office job that is important. I can barely function all day.

Yep, at first it is. I quit age 45, and I could barely function in the office either. It gets better - much better - but it takes time and willpower.

Stay strong!

DeskJockey - Day 1,019

[Gone Cruising]

Hang in there. I am on day 61 and have a job like yours as well. It gets better as each day passes. I ended up going to my doctor on the 16th day and he prescribed some low doses of xanax to take the edge off. My anxiety went through the roof as well and mine was biological, which means it's caused by the nicotine withdrawals. I was not put on lengthy regular anxiety meds and I will be off the xanax by next week.

You can do this. Just take one step at a time. Drink lots of water and keep your mind active as much as you can without sitting there doing nothing. If you feel the anxiety coming on while you're at work get up and take a walk. Take your breaks out in your car away from work and relax deep breathing. That is always would help me.

[copingwithoutcopen]

That was the tough part for me too. Felt like a part of me was missing. When I was chewing I was doing something... Something stupid but something.

I also came here at around day 10. The physical part was done, you just gotta wrap your brain around the fact that that missing piece doesn't need replaced.

I'm still chomping toothpics to fill the void but not as often.

When you feel the twinge in your chest just take a couple deep breaths and exhale slowly. Hang in there.

Nothing wrong with trident gum or fake chew on hand. Jaws gotta jaw; bangin nails, writing code or cutting the grass. Whatever it takes!

[WVC]

That was the tough part for me too. Felt like a part of me was missing. When I was chewing I was doing something... Something stupid but something.

I also came here at around day 10. The physical part was done, you just gotta wrap your brain around the fact that that missing piece doesn't need replaced.

I'm still chomping toothpics to fill the void but not as often.

When you feel the twinge in your chest just take a couple deep breaths and exhale slowly. Hang in there.

[copingwithoutcopen]

Thanks guys!

Is it always this bad? I honestly have never felt anxiety like this in my life. I am 25, have a office job that is important. I can barely function all day.

I don't even have urges to dip. I just don't even know what to do the next minute, and the next after that.

NO... it's not always this bad. It gets better but wtf, man. We did some damage and the suck is like penance. Just suck it up. The alternative is not acceptable.

[DannnyG]

Thanks guys!

Is it always this bad? I honestly have never felt anxiety like this in my life. I am 25, have a office job that is important. I can barely function all day.

I don't even have urges to dip. I just don't even know what to do the next minute, and the next after that.

[Nomore1959]

After 5 years of dipping, 3-4 really hard, I am in 10 days of my quit.

I've never been so scared in my life. My anxiety is at all time high. My mouth feels relatively okay. Just the anxiety and depression from missing the dip is unbelievable.

Dentist appt tomorrow. Wish me luck.

Posted roll today for the fist time. Will never miss because I can't go back.

Congrats on the quit Danny. It will be a hard road to take, but the BROTHERHOOD is behind you in this. I know it can be scary, depressing and anxiety is a Bitch, but you can do this.

Let your Dr. know that you are quitting, he might have something that can help you with the anxiety if it gets to bad.

All the best to you at the Dentist tomorrow, be positive.

I quit with you today.

Stay strong Danny, you can do this.

[Cope30]

After 5 years of dipping, 3-4 really hard, I am in 10 days of my quit.

I've never been so scared in my life. My anxiety is at all time high. My mouth feels relatively okay. Just the anxiety and depression from missing the dip is unbelievable.

Dentist appt tomorrow. Wish me luck.

Posted roll today for the fist time. Will never miss because I can't go back.

Congrats on the quit Danny. It will be a hard road to take, but the BROTHERHOOD is behind you in this. I know it can be scary, depressing and anxiety is a Bitch, but you can do this.

Let your Dr. know that you are quitting, he might have something that can help you with the anxiety if it gets to bad.

All the best to you at the Dentist tomorrow, be positive.

I quit with you today.

[DannnyG]

After 5 years of dipping, 3-4 really hard, I am in 10 days of my quit.

I've never been so scared in my life. My anxiety is at all time high. My mouth feels relatively okay. Just the anxiety and depression from missing the dip is unbelievable.

Dentist appt tomorrow. Wish me luck.

Posted roll today for the fist time. Will never miss because I can't go back.