New Quitter Here

[lighty7]

Day 1 is officially over. Making it through my night time triggers was actually easier than I expected last night. I think seeing the happiness in my wife's face when I got home and told her I made the decision to quit lessened the need when those triggers rolled around. Made my usual gas station stop this morning and only got my diet coke. I didn't even look behind the counter at the cans. As long as I don't buy another can, I will continue to stay nic free.

Good job Kyle.

Keep piling up those victories over the nic bitch - hour by hour, then tomorrow post roll and do it again. Careful of those C-stores, I don't think I went in one for over a 100 days when I quit.

[KCLyle]

Day 1 is officially over. Making it through my night time triggers was actually easier than I expected last night. I think seeing the happiness in my wife's face when I got home and told her I made the decision to quit lessened the need when those triggers rolled around. Made my usual gas station stop this morning and only got my diet coke. I didn't even look behind the counter at the cans. As long as I don't buy another can, I will continue to stay nic free.

[KCLyle]

Hey man,
I don't know about you, but I feel like shit. Glad we can go through this together.

I am glad we can go through this together too. Seeing everyone else power through this hell that is quitting is the one thing that pushes me to not give in. I know I can do it, but in those times where the pressure is too much, I can come here and find someone else going through the same thing and not giving up. It is such a good feeling to know that I won the battle of yesterday and will keep fighting today.

[Siggy15]

Hello,
I am a 36 year old guy, been dipping for half my life. I have never really wanted to quit until now. I have tried several times, but never made it past about a week. I have a 3 year old daughter and a son on the way in 5 weeks. I want to be here for them when they are my age, just like my dad is for me. I decided yesterday at 7:30 PM that it was time to quit. It wasn't until I read some of the posts on this site though that I went to my car, grabbed my can, and dumped it out.

I didn't realize just how many triggers I have until I started reading about some of the difficulties in quitting here....driving in the car by myself, after eating lunch, playing video games, golfing, fishing. I am ready to give it up for good, but I know that I will need help. While my wife will definitely be supportive, I know that she doesn't understand just how hard quitting is. She has never been addicted. So I am hoping that I can find some additional support here.

Thank you.
Kyle

Hey man,
I don't know about you, but I feel like shit. Glad we can go through this together.

[KCLyle]

I had a pretty weak Day 5 and bought a can of Smokey Mountain. It seemed to really help me get through it. I don't want to rely on it but I'll use it to deal with the triggers. For instance, I'm going fishing tonight. Usually if I'm in a boat I have a dip in. So I'll have a can on me tonight to fight that urge.

I went out and bought a can of Jake's after lunch, just as a backup for those triggers over the next few days. Like you, I don't want to rely on it, but I would rather have that readily available when that unrelenting craving occurs.

[pab1964]

It's yours own it, take it let the nic bitch know you're done with her! It is hard but man up get it done! Damn proud to be quit with you today my friend!

[gargoose]

Honestly, it's not been as bad as I thought. The first day was terrible. I had to leave work early because I was gonna end up getting fired for snapping at people. The rest of the week has been a mix of really foggy moments and bright, clear moments. The urges are manageable to me. They just aren't as strong as my desire to stay quit. I had a pretty weak Day 5 and bought a can of Smokey Mountain. It seemed to really help me get through it. I don't want to rely on it but I'll use it to deal with the triggers. For instance, I'm going fishing tonight. Usually if I'm in a boat I have a dip in. So I'll have a can on me tonight to fight that urge.

You'll get through it. I promise. It won't kill you. And you'll feel SO good about yourself, both physically and emotionally!

[lighty7]

I have skipped my first two trigger points of today, my drive in to work and my after lunch dip. Definitely feeling anxious and a bit foggy right now, but I know these feelings will go away in a few days/week. Not sure if these are true withdrawal symptoms, since it has been less than 24 hours, but I am not going to give in tonight.

We are with you Kyle - you can do this. You are definitely going through withdrawal but it's huge that you recognize that you are addicted to nicotine. Get some substitutes - gum, fake dip, sunflower seeds, atomic fireballs; put anything in your mouth except the poison.

You are in good company here - I am 39 and dipped for 22 years. I have a 4 y/o daughter and a 2 y/o son - and I also dipped on the way to work every day and surprise - also had a dip after lunch every day. We all did the same stupid shit because we are addicts.

Think about this - this summer when your daughter is waiting for you to take her to the pool you won't have to tell her it'll be another 15 minutes because Daddy has to sit in the bathroom and pack a dip. Sound familiar?? I know it does to me.

Proud to quit with you today Kyle.

Lighty

[KCLyle]

Welcome!! I am damn glad to be quit with you today!

How has your first week been?

[Nolaq]

My Quit brother!

You are not here by accident. Today is the day you take your life back and are truly FREE of this addiction.

Reach out. There is more support here than you can imagine.

[gargoose]

Welcome!! I am damn glad to be quit with you today!

[KCLyle]

I have skipped my first two trigger points of today, my drive in to work and my after lunch dip. Definitely feeling anxious and a bit foggy right now, but I know these feelings will go away in a few days/week. Not sure if these are true withdrawal symptoms, since it has been less than 24 hours, but I am not going to give in tonight.

[KCLyle]

Way to post roll Day 1-- nothing is sweeter than freeing yourself from nicotine. The first three days will suck, but embrace it. You'll never have to experience a Day 1 again. Even more important, when it does suck because it will- put it in writing here in your Intro. Down the road when your quit gets easier it will be good to have some fuel to reignite the fire to avoid complacency, which is a huge reason why some cave (relapse). Post roll every single day and as early as you can. Make contacts, meet people, and have fun! You are going to LOVE the new you, but be patient- healing from a drug more toxic than arsenic takes time. I'm in your corner, buddy. Welcome to KTC, we are glad to have you here.

Thanks for the support. I am looking forward to the new me. I plan to open the site first thing in the morning and keep it up all day to remind myself why I chose to quit and to help get me through the hell. Without sounding cliche, today is the first day ever that I realized I want to stop. Before now, I always tried to stop for other people. Today I have decided that my health and my well being is more important than throwing in a lipper.

[Jerk11]

Way to post roll Day 1-- nothing is sweeter than freeing yourself from nicotine. The first three days will suck, but embrace it. You'll never have to experience a Day 1 again. Even more important, when it does suck because it will- put it in writing here in your Intro. Down the road when your quit gets easier it will be good to have some fuel to reignite the fire to avoid complacency, which is a huge reason why some cave (relapse). Post roll every single day and as early as you can. Make contacts, meet people, and have fun! You are going to LOVE the new you, but be patient- healing from a drug more toxic than arsenic takes time. I'm in your corner, buddy. Welcome to KTC, we are glad to have you here.

[KCLyle]

Hello,
I am a 36 year old guy, been dipping for half my life. I have never really wanted to quit until now. I have tried several times, but never made it past about a week. I have a 3 year old daughter and a son on the way in 5 weeks. I want to be here for them when they are my age, just like my dad is for me. I decided yesterday at 7:30 PM that it was time to quit. It wasn't until I read some of the posts on this site though that I went to my car, grabbed my can, and dumped it out.

I didn't realize just how many triggers I have until I started reading about some of the difficulties in quitting here....driving in the car by myself, after eating lunch, playing video games, golfing, fishing. I am ready to give it up for good, but I know that I will need help. While my wife will definitely be supportive, I know that she doesn't understand just how hard quitting is. She has never been addicted. So I am hoping that I can find some additional support here.

Thank you.
Kyle