day two newbie

[goldenbeagle]

I'm a day two newbie with my cope fiend hounding me...that bastard has controlled my life for 25 years.  I blame my Dad who gave me a pouch of Beechnut on my 12th birthday, I blame my high school buddies who thought the round can was cool, I blamed big tobacco, and now its just me.  I am the one responsible.  Nobody else.  It has been my filthy secret for years, hidden from firends, hidden from my first wife...I feel like a lying bastard.  I am successful and blessed in my profession, and nowhere does this habit fit into that career, Im not punching cattle on the range!  I have met the most incredible woman late in life, after spending the last 6 years alone, recovering from a failed marriage and the suicide of a close friend.  The entire time my "friend" was Cope.  Now its the devil I have to rid myself of, because there is no way I can take this into my new life with my beautiful woman.  Please help me with procedures and  what to do, I'm withdrawing hard, but this bastard has lost!!

Reading this was like a mirror of my own life story....minus the failed marriage. I am on day 4...still feel very confused at where i am at in this world right now. Feel like the past two days I have been just floating on a cloud. Some BS that little can is....never thought I was this hooked.

[DW3]

Were you AWOL yesterday brucet? I quit with you and you left me hanging. We post everyday here.

[DW3]

Where you at Brucet? Not seeing you on roll and its getting late in the day. S'posed to post first thing.

[Cornholio]

PM me.  I'll give you my cell phone and office phone numbers. I'm 9 days quit today.  I'd be honored and proud to walk the next 98 days with you.  You can call or text 24/7.

This can be easier than you think.  Your attitude will have a lot to do with the next few days.  Embrace you quit.  Be happy about it.  Laugh at the side effects of nic withdrawal!  DO NOT curl up in a ball and whine and bitch about how hard it is.  You're not a heroin addict...the withdrawal won't kill you!!!  I was a 26 year user.  I was at 3 tins per day up until December 18th.  I didn't sleep well the first week.  I didn't fall asleep most nights until 1:30 or 2:00 AM!!!  I was a zombie at work for a few days!  Ha!  NONE of those is worse than being a slave to the can!  If I can say this shit you can.

One thing I won't do is coddle your ass or talk at lengths about how bad it sucks to quit (because while some of the side effects of quitting aren't fun...quitting doesn't suck).  If you're quit you're quit and I'll congratulate your good days and I'll be supportive when you have bad days.  But if you're not committed don't waste my time.  I hope you join me.

PMac

Pmac has balls of steal when it comes to quitting. He's having fun knocking teath out teabagging the nicotine addict.

TAKE CONTROL NOW. THIS IS YOU'RE FUCKING LIFE!!!
Tell your A-hole controlling fuk wag addict to take a hike. Do that EVERY MORNING until he finally understands you're serious. Get mad, get even, Kill, Kill, Kill!

[nicofiend]

Welcome aboard brucet! You can do this, just remember take your quit one day at a time. Proud to be quit with you today!

[DennyX]

Damn, there's a log of wisdom in this intro thread. Dont think I can add anything to what has already been said but I did want to tell you welcome. You will NOT regret a single second of this journey. You are free now, congratulations. Now stay free.

[Bruce]

I'm a day two newbie with my cope fiend hounding me...that bastard has controlled my life for 25 years. I blame my Dad who gave me a pouch of Beechnut on my 12th birthday, I blame my high school buddies who thought the round can was cool, I blamed big tobacco, and now its just me. I am the one responsible. Nobody else. It has been my filthy secret for years, hidden from firends, hidden from my first wife...I feel like a lying bastard. I am successful and blessed in my profession, and nowhere does this habit fit into that career, Im not punching cattle on the range! I have met the most incredible woman late in life, after spending the last 6 years alone, recovering from a failed marriage and the suicide of a close friend. The entire time my "friend" was Cope. Now its the devil I have to rid myself of, because there is no way I can take this into my new life with my beautiful woman. Please help me with procedures and what to do, I'm withdrawing hard, but this bastard has lost!!

Alright, another Bruce! Read the words or wisdom, don't be afraid to ask vets for advice, they may be dicks about it, but they know Wtf they're talkin about. Jump on chat often, I'm here for you man, I'll pm you my number, please, feel free to use it when needed.

[PMac]

PM me. I'll give you my cell phone and office phone numbers. I'm 9 days quit today. I'd be honored and proud to walk the next 98 days with you. You can call or text 24/7.

This can be easier than you think. Your attitude will have a lot to do with the next few days. Embrace you quit. Be happy about it. Laugh at the side effects of nic withdrawal! DO NOT curl up in a ball and whine and bitch about how hard it is. You're not a heroin addict...the withdrawal won't kill you!!! I was a 26 year user. I was at 3 tins per day up until December 18th. I didn't sleep well the first week. I didn't fall asleep most nights until 1:30 or 2:00 AM!!! I was a zombie at work for a few days! Ha! NONE of those is worse than being a slave to the can! If I can say this shit you can.

One thing I won't do is coddle your ass or talk at lengths about how bad it sucks to quit (because while some of the side effects of quitting aren't fun...quitting doesn't suck). If you're quit you're quit and I'll congratulate your good days and I'll be supportive when you have bad days. But if you're not committed don't waste my time. I hope you join me.

PMac

[Ready]

Burn your boat and get to quitting because caving is just not an option, ever.

[LLCope]

Bruce I don't care if you chewed cancer candy for 50 years or 5 days...this place will get it done. I get your frustration and I get that feeling of being "duped" all those years, desiring something that was trying to kill you daily. Fuck it. You have quit now. You put your foot down because you see that shit ain't you. Sounds like you found a second chance at having a strong relationship and partner in your life. Some simple advice would be tell her. Tell her that you are fighting off the nic bitch and that you need a framework around you to ensure success. If your priority is to be free then this is a small step. Admit that you are a changed man now that you are quit and open yourself up to the judgment and criticism. Own it.

Roll. Post it daily. That's us putting down our word that we will stay clean for 24 hours. If you are a man of your word then I encourage you to put your name down next to the rest of the good folks in April 2012. We post roll early so we set the table right for the day. And there is something to be said for making that decision first thing. If you are a man of your word, you've made the decision that no matter what the world shits on you today you are not going to consume nicotine. And the world does love to shit on a fresh quitter. Question is what you do when the giant deuce is heading for you. Do you reach out for help? Do you get on the site and get into chat? Do you post up in your group? The response is all you. Have a decisive action prepared when you are tested and you'll be one step ahead. PLAN FOR IT.

Read. Read every damn thing on this site. When you finish that, read all that shit again. The wisdom, tools and comradeship on this site will get you what you want. Know your enemy and my suggestion is to address the bitch that way...your heathen enemy. I hate her. I fight her daily. Almost 400 days quit I am and still she shows her gnarly teeth and slutty attitude around my dooryard. You got to know what to expect.

Involvement. You want to be quit? Is it a priority? I have found a ton of things on this site. A massive amount information, some solid friendships, inspiration, a means to more healthy life and more. The one thing I can't find here is a reason to cave. You will not find that here. Surround yourself with success and it will find you.

I quit today.

-Soul

Ok, all newbs READ THIS!

[Souliman]

Bruce I don't care if you chewed cancer candy for 50 years or 5 days...this place will get it done. I get your frustration and I get that feeling of being "duped" all those years, desiring something that was trying to kill you daily. Fuck it. You have quit now. You put your foot down because you see that shit ain't you. Sounds like you found a second chance at having a strong relationship and partner in your life. Some simple advice would be tell her. Tell her that you are fighting off the nic bitch and that you need a framework around you to ensure success. If your priority is to be free then this is a small step. Admit that you are a changed man now that you are quit and open yourself up to the judgment and criticism. Own it.

Roll. Post it daily. That's us putting down our word that we will stay clean for 24 hours. If you are a man of your word then I encourage you to put your name down next to the rest of the good folks in April 2012. We post roll early so we set the table right for the day. And there is something to be said for making that decision first thing. If you are a man of your word, you've made the decision that no matter what the world shits on you today you are not going to consume nicotine. And the world does love to shit on a fresh quitter. Question is what you do when the giant deuce is heading for you. Do you reach out for help? Do you get on the site and get into chat? Do you post up in your group? The response is all you. Have a decisive action prepared when you are tested and you'll be one step ahead. PLAN FOR IT.

Read. Read every damn thing on this site. When you finish that, read all that shit again. The wisdom, tools and comradeship on this site will get you what you want. Know your enemy and my suggestion is to address the bitch that way...your heathen enemy. I hate her. I fight her daily. Almost 400 days quit I am and still she shows her gnarly teeth and slutty attitude around my dooryard. You got to know what to expect.

Involvement. You want to be quit? Is it a priority? I have found a ton of things on this site. A massive amount information, some solid friendships, inspiration, a means to more healthy life and more. The one thing I can't find here is a reason to cave. You will not find that here. Surround yourself with success and it will find you.

I quit today.

-Soul

[G]

Post up that badass day 2 right here: index.php?showtopic=5688st=0

I even left a note on the roll call showing you where to post.

Your post will be your word as a man that you will not ingest nicotine today.

Keep your word and then get up tomorrow and post a day 3.

For instructions on posting roll, go to the WELCOME CENTER link above. You can't miss it...it's PINK.

Welcome. Good to be quit with you today.

[DW3]

I'm a day two newbie with my cope fiend hounding me...that bastard has controlled my life for 25 years. I blame my Dad who gave me a pouch of Beechnut on my 12th birthday, I blame my high school buddies who thought the round can was cool, I blamed big tobacco, and now its just me. I am the one responsible. Nobody else. It has been my filthy secret for years, hidden from firends, hidden from my first wife...I feel like a lying bastard. I am successful and blessed in my profession, and nowhere does this habit fit into that career, Im not punching cattle on the range! I have met the most incredible woman late in life, after spending the last 6 years alone, recovering from a failed marriage and the suicide of a close friend. The entire time my "friend" was Cope. Now its the devil I have to rid myself of, because there is no way I can take this into my new life with my beautiful woman. Please help me with procedures and what to do, I'm withdrawing hard, but this bastard has lost!!

Hey Brucet. Welcome and great decision to quit. I'm a ~30 year addict myself with 52 days quit.

Its simple here, you post roll everyday and that is you promise to quit all forms of nic for the day. One day. Keep your promise and do it again. Go to the pink Welcome center button (top left) for specifics but get your promise posted ASAP in the April quit group.

Get to know the folks in your group, share your phone number and help each other beat the addiction.

Like everyone here, you are an addict and there are no easy ways to beat this. It will be bumpy but it does get better, much better very soon.

I left my # in your inbox if you need it.

Drink water, exercise, stay strong.

[brucet]

I'm a day two newbie with my cope fiend hounding me...that bastard has controlled my life for 25 years. I blame my Dad who gave me a pouch of Beechnut on my 12th birthday, I blame my high school buddies who thought the round can was cool, I blamed big tobacco, and now its just me. I am the one responsible. Nobody else. It has been my filthy secret for years, hidden from firends, hidden from my first wife...I feel like a lying bastard. I am successful and blessed in my profession, and nowhere does this habit fit into that career, Im not punching cattle on the range! I have met the most incredible woman late in life, after spending the last 6 years alone, recovering from a failed marriage and the suicide of a close friend. The entire time my "friend" was Cope. Now its the devil I have to rid myself of, because there is no way I can take this into my new life with my beautiful woman. Please help me with procedures and what to do, I'm withdrawing hard, but this bastard has lost!!