QD: 3/14/2010
I had long been wanting to quit, and being a Christian, I prayed twice to God "I really want to quit. Just give me the tools, because I don't have them." I had tried once before, but I didn't really WANT to quit. This time, I was sincere about my desire and my mind was ready, so I think that has made this time a lot better. I found this site on Sat 3/13 and thought "Ok, I'll finish this one can by tomorrow(Sunday) and start on Monday." Sunday came and I sat at home with a nice plug in my lip, feeling good, and then I read the Kern story and I literally gasped. I couldn't help but think of my beautiful wife asleep on the couch and the joy of my life, my daughter, asleep in her bed and I literally imagined them being without me. I spit that dip out right then and threw everything away and went and told my wife "I'm quitting" and all I've been doing over the past 4 days is reading everything I could. That alone has helped TONS. So, here I am, 2 days in and loving life. I did have the FOG, in fact, its still hanging around(rather odd experience too), but as far as cravings go, my cravings are more situational(what I do when I dip) rather than chemical...but those are still there.
I look forward to meeting those in the community, and my quit group(when I get one) and I want to especially thank Chewie for getting me all set up.
Whew that was long.
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 - 2, Your quit group is June 2010... here ....
index.php?showtopic=3110Get over there to your group and post roll giving your word of honor not to use nicotine in any way shape or form, one day at a time. keep your word.
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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Symptoms of Quitting dip and chew
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Contract to give up...
http://www.killthecan.org/facts/contract.asp+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Smokeless alternatives
http://killthecan.org/yourquit/alternatives.asp+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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.
