Here we go

[gettinganswers]

Day 42.

Just my thoughts and yes I am very sure most will be upset by this train of thought but I would like to hear the reverse of this - I may have occasional weird cravings like something is missing but I do not think about chewing. As a matter of fact, the only time I think about chewing is when I remember I have to come on this site and post roll because I chewed. So, is it beneficial to keep posting, does it maintain accountability, or does it just keep the idea of chewing fresh in your mind? I mean, if you get through the day without thinking about chewing, why is it a good idea to force yourself to think about chewing to start the day? Just something that came to mind.

Hope everyone is doing great

[gettinganswers]

Day 36 - still moving along. No nicotine for me. The cravings have eased up some but I still have that gnawing craving in the back of my head. I think its the suck. that boredom of quitting. Not gonna cave in though.

I've been sleeping like a maniac lately and worn out during the day. I don't think it is really related to the chew, because I have a bunch of other stuff going on in life that is a major mood and energy sucker. Hell, traded in my 2010 dodge ram for a 2014 yesterday and normally I would be living in the new one, making it my own, but I don't have the energy or desire. Too much going on

[gettinganswers]

Day 32. Just an update more for personal journaling.

The cravings have actually been more intense at the 30 day mark. Weird that it can be almost non-existent for so long, and then increase. Again, not like longing for a chew specifically, but just have this desire for an infusion of nicotine. Yes I can fight it, and no I will not cave in, just making an honest observation.

The depression has eased up. Fatigue is worse for some reason. The weight gain is still here so I have gone back on the low carb diet that has always worked in the past.

[worktowin]

Day 25. Again keeping this somewhat as a journal so people don't have to comment unless they want to. A little more just for me to look back and see how the journey was.

Still doing fine with the cravings. In truth I am really surprised at how I do not think about chewing or having one 99% of the day. I only get occasional flashes through my brain , and they are very fleeting thoughts. and this is from someone who had a chew in from the time I woke up until bed, with only minor breaks for eating or seeing a client.

I will repeat for my own remembrance that the depression is sucky. I literally went to bed at 8 last night and felt like bawling my eyes out- then I proceeded to not sleep at all, which is rare. Today I felt better, but the mood swings are rough haha.

Weight gain is still here and so is the constipation. In the beginning I was real regular, but the past 2 weeks I have been bound up tight. Packed in shit is probably where the weight came from haha.


Something that pisses me off. My wife never really nagged me about quitting (as a former smoker she knew better haha), but she did make comments about spitters being around, or the smell, or how I need to quit. Except for 2 times WHEN I said "hey, are you even happy that I quit?" I HAVENT GOTTEN A SINGLE FUCKING CONGRATULATIONS OR WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT FROM HER. Well, I did get "are you moody today because of the chew" one time, but nothing else. Hell, I guess when they say you have to do this for yourself, this is another reason why. People like to bitch about you having the habit, but don't like to support the effort to give it up.

Anyway, my Redskins made it to the playoffs so that's some good news

Your wife shouldn't have to congratulate you for quitting. You should be apologizing for chewing in the first place.

Have you considered seeking medical help. The depressive mood may not be from dipping. I'm not a doctor nor trying to call you out, but it could be worth a trip to the the doc. Many here have chewed for years or decades and never went to bed in tears after our quit.

On the positive. Way to stick with your quit. I hope it gets easier soon!

Thanks for the concern. Like I said today was better. I have had dealings with anxiety and minor depression in the past so I know what this is. Temporary. I have also had dealing with doctors prescribing pills that are far more addictive and cause far more withdrawal effects than chew so I will ride this out unless it interferes with life. But thanks for the concern.

I would also look at the positive- not many on here have almost no cravings so I will take the occasional mood swing over constant cravings haha.

A lot of people get some meds to deal with the effects short term. It can help. I personally didn't for the same concerns you have. It sucked bad for a while. We bothcsoyndblike hard heads. That is a compliment btw.

Dude you are doing great. Keep at it. One day of winning at a time.

Beware of speaking frenchbin public toilets btw. Easy way to get beaten up. Haha.

[gettinganswers]

Day 25. Again keeping this somewhat as a journal so people don't have to comment unless they want to. A little more just for me to look back and see how the journey was.

Still doing fine with the cravings. In truth I am really surprised at how I do not think about chewing or having one 99% of the day. I only get occasional flashes through my brain , and they are very fleeting thoughts. and this is from someone who had a chew in from the time I woke up until bed, with only minor breaks for eating or seeing a client.

I will repeat for my own remembrance that the depression is sucky. I literally went to bed at 8 last night and felt like bawling my eyes out- then I proceeded to not sleep at all, which is rare. Today I felt better, but the mood swings are rough haha.

Weight gain is still here and so is the constipation. In the beginning I was real regular, but the past 2 weeks I have been bound up tight. Packed in shit is probably where the weight came from haha.


Something that pisses me off. My wife never really nagged me about quitting (as a former smoker she knew better haha), but she did make comments about spitters being around, or the smell, or how I need to quit. Except for 2 times WHEN I said "hey, are you even happy that I quit?" I HAVENT GOTTEN A SINGLE FUCKING CONGRATULATIONS OR WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT FROM HER. Well, I did get "are you moody today because of the chew" one time, but nothing else. Hell, I guess when they say you have to do this for yourself, this is another reason why. People like to bitch about you having the habit, but don't like to support the effort to give it up.

Anyway, my Redskins made it to the playoffs so that's some good news

Your wife shouldn't have to congratulate you for quitting. You should be apologizing for chewing in the first place.

Have you considered seeking medical help. The depressive mood may not be from dipping. I'm not a doctor nor trying to call you out, but it could be worth a trip to the the doc. Many here have chewed for years or decades and never went to bed in tears after our quit.

On the positive. Way to stick with your quit. I hope it gets easier soon!

Thanks for the concern. Like I said today was better. I have had dealings with anxiety and minor depression in the past so I know what this is. Temporary. I have also had dealing with doctors prescribing pills that are far more addictive and cause far more withdrawal effects than chew so I will ride this out unless it interferes with life. But thanks for the concern.

I would also look at the positive- not many on here have almost no cravings so I will take the occasional mood swing over constant cravings haha.

[jadeturfllc]

Day 25. Again keeping this somewhat as a journal so people don't have to comment unless they want to. A little more just for me to look back and see how the journey was.

Still doing fine with the cravings. In truth I am really surprised at how I do not think about chewing or having one 99% of the day. I only get occasional flashes through my brain , and they are very fleeting thoughts. and this is from someone who had a chew in from the time I woke up until bed, with only minor breaks for eating or seeing a client.

I will repeat for my own remembrance that the depression is sucky. I literally went to bed at 8 last night and felt like bawling my eyes out- then I proceeded to not sleep at all, which is rare. Today I felt better, but the mood swings are rough haha.

Weight gain is still here and so is the constipation. In the beginning I was real regular, but the past 2 weeks I have been bound up tight. Packed in shit is probably where the weight came from haha.


Something that pisses me off. My wife never really nagged me about quitting (as a former smoker she knew better haha), but she did make comments about spitters being around, or the smell, or how I need to quit. Except for 2 times WHEN I said "hey, are you even happy that I quit?" I HAVENT GOTTEN A SINGLE FUCKING CONGRATULATIONS OR WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT FROM HER. Well, I did get "are you moody today because of the chew" one time, but nothing else. Hell, I guess when they say you have to do this for yourself, this is another reason why. People like to bitch about you having the habit, but don't like to support the effort to give it up.

Anyway, my Redskins made it to the playoffs so that's some good news

Your wife shouldn't have to congratulate you for quitting. You should be apologizing for chewing in the first place.

Have you considered seeking medical help. The depressive mood may not be from dipping. I'm not a doctor nor trying to call you out, but it could be worth a trip to the the doc. Many here have chewed for years or decades and never went to bed in tears after our quit.

On the positive. Way to stick with your quit. I hope it gets easier soon!

[redtrain14]

Quitting is a rollercoaster my friend. One minute you are on top of the world and the next, crying like a little baby. So goes the grind. Keep at it....the hills and valleys will even out very soon.

As a side note...being from Michigan I love me some Kirk Cousins. Congrats to your 'skins.

[gettinganswers]

Day 25. Again keeping this somewhat as a journal so people don't have to comment unless they want to. A little more just for me to look back and see how the journey was.

Still doing fine with the cravings. In truth I am really surprised at how I do not think about chewing or having one 99% of the day. I only get occasional flashes through my brain , and they are very fleeting thoughts. and this is from someone who had a chew in from the time I woke up until bed, with only minor breaks for eating or seeing a client.

I will repeat for my own remembrance that the depression is sucky. I literally went to bed at 8 last night and felt like bawling my eyes out- then I proceeded to not sleep at all, which is rare. Today I felt better, but the mood swings are rough haha.

Weight gain is still here and so is the constipation. In the beginning I was real regular, but the past 2 weeks I have been bound up tight. Packed in shit is probably where the weight came from haha.


Something that pisses me off. My wife never really nagged me about quitting (as a former smoker she knew better haha), but she did make comments about spitters being around, or the smell, or how I need to quit. Except for 2 times WHEN I said "hey, are you even happy that I quit?" I HAVENT GOTTEN A SINGLE FUCKING CONGRATULATIONS OR WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT FROM HER. Well, I did get "are you moody today because of the chew" one time, but nothing else. Hell, I guess when they say you have to do this for yourself, this is another reason why. People like to bitch about you having the habit, but don't like to support the effort to give it up.

Anyway, my Redskins made it to the playoffs so that's some good news

[Rawls]

Day 22. Intense cravings are long gone. Still have the occasional minor craving but they are manageable.

Major issues are the weight gain intestinal bloating and the funky depressed mood. Pretty much the same old same old.

22 days rocks.....
25 years is a long time brother.
It's not going away tomorrow.
Walk and drink water... And more water.
Ive lost that initial weight, and you will too.
Weight and moods are manageable. Cancer is NOT!
I Quit with you today.
Rawls 403

ODAAT.

[gettinganswers]

Day 22. Intense cravings are long gone. Still have the occasional minor craving but they are manageable.

Major issues are the weight gain intestinal bloating and the funky depressed mood. Pretty much the same old same old.

[KingNothing]

Day 15 - fresh round of major bad mood and short temper but the cravings are 99% gone. Doesn't help that I feel miserable from the sudden weight gain. Even my Dad said "look like getting a little chunky". Dick haha.

Chunky better than removing half your jaw. You can lose weight better than dying! Quit on!

Day 17. The cravings are still gone. Noticed my mood is a little depressed. In a funk.

I laughed my ass off when I read what your dad said. Keep pushing GA, the funks will get fewer and farther between. Post your promise, keep it, and repeat. Just keep going.

[gettinganswers]

Day 15 - fresh round of major bad mood and short temper but the cravings are 99% gone. Doesn't help that I feel miserable from the sudden weight gain. Even my Dad said "look like getting a little chunky". Dick haha.

Chunky better than removing half your jaw. You can lose weight better than dying! Quit on!

Day 17. The cravings are still gone. Noticed my mood is a little depressed. In a funk.

[pab1964]

Day 15 - fresh round of major bad mood and short temper but the cravings are 99% gone. Doesn't help that I feel miserable from the sudden weight gain. Even my Dad said "look like getting a little chunky". Dick haha.

Chunky better than removing half your jaw. You can lose weight better than dying! Quit on!

[gettinganswers]

Day 15 - fresh round of major bad mood and short temper but the cravings are 99% gone. Doesn't help that I feel miserable from the sudden weight gain. Even my Dad said "look like getting a little chunky". Dick haha.

[KingNothing]

Holy crap just stepped on the scales. Gained ten pounds in two weeks and I swear I haven't eaten that much more. Damn that's got to change real fast!!

It's sort of like the freshman 15, but it's the quitters 10. Don't worry about it. When you get the exercise routine back, you'll work that off, and you'll be in much better shape to not have a heart attack while doing it now that you don't have the poison coursing through your veins!