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[seagems]

It's weird not feeling like I have to stay at arms length from people due to the fear they will catch me chewing, so I am enjoying my time with my family.

I made this wonderful realization at work today too...I can just talk to people now and not worry about my breath stinking or chunks of worm shit in my teeth. Pretty cool stuff!

Proud to be quit with you today, Bonzo!

Right on. It is amazing how much more simple life gets when you are not always hiding a dirty little secret. Day 384 here and that is one of my favorite parts of being quit. The logistics of being a chewer, especially a ninja chewer, were maddening. Enjoy the simplicity my friend.

[rgross298]

Wow a Wilson Phillips reference earlier.

You got it, dude. You freaking rock. Say what you want to about their music, you have to admit the blonde chick was worth ballin.

[Willy_MN]

It's weird not feeling like I have to stay at arms length from people due to the fear they will catch me chewing, so I am enjoying my time with my family.

I made this wonderful realization at work today too...I can just talk to people now and not worry about my breath stinking or chunks of worm shit in my teeth. Pretty cool stuff!

Proud to be quit with you today, Bonzo!

[tgafish]

Welcome to life outside of the haze my friend. It keeps getting better from here. Not always easier. But definitely better B)

[bonzo74]

Thanks everyone! I'm getting through it and today is a better day. It's weird not feeling like I have to stay at arms length from people due to the fear they will catch me chewing, so I am enjoying my time with my family. I now realize how much I missed out on all because I was using.

Wow a Wilson Phillips reference earlier. Don't know what's worse the band or the fact I knew the song!

[30isEnuff]

hi bonzo74,
There is a place on the mental shelf for each and everyone of those "resentments". You can be free from these and nicotine. Decide today, everyday you wake up, that you're going to NOT USE nictotine in any form and the PAST is GONE, only to be learned from. The future is not guarenteed and now is a gift that is why it is called "the present".
Post roll everyday, the earlier the better.
Keep your word, get to bed.
Wake up and REPEAT.
YOU CAN do this! I promise you that.
If this hillbilly can quit, then I know that YOU CAN!
I quit with you today. 'bang head'

[rgross298]

I appreciate all the feedback, and I assure you that a flurry of bullshit isn't gonna lead me back! If I do, I know I can add a resentment towards myself to the list. I'm just amazed on how it covered all the crap up for so long. I'm sifting through which thoughts are rational and which ones are irrational and yet to find a rational one so at least I am realinzing it was my shit holding onto these things, but part of the process I guess.

"
I know that there is pain, but you
Hold on for one more day, and you
Break free from the chains
"

Name that tune, bitches.

[bonzo74]

I appreciate all the feedback, and I assure you that a flurry of bullshit isn't gonna lead me back! If I do, I know I can add a resentment towards myself to the list. I'm just amazed on how it covered all the crap up for so long. I'm sifting through which thoughts are rational and which ones are irrational and yet to find a rational one so at least I am realinzing it was my shit holding onto these things, but part of the process I guess.

[kstampfly]

Brother you are going to experience all kinds of shit during the quitting process. You will experience resentment, anger, depression, tiredness, cravings and all kinds of other bullshit symptoms. As bad as it may sound it is definitely no where near the shit you will experience if you give in to the nictotine bitch again. Plain and simple do as these guys tell you to do on this site. Post roll, be accountable for your actions, be honest, and keep quitting like a mother fucker!! Use seeds, gum, jerky, drink lots of water or whatever else you need to do to keep that shit out of your mouth. Capiche?

[ERDVM]

Quit is both exciting and scary for sure Bonzo. Dealing with life without Nicotine flooding your brain can seem daunting. Know this, we're not afraid to see your true face, the face before nicotine. Wastepanel 12:14 says "Live for today, forget the past, and fuck the future!"

You may need to address some of your past? If so, do it and be done. Otherwise quit daily. Be proud of your 7 days. Many never get past day 1.

Vadge

[mich 34]

Let it go or cut them out of our life. imho try to let it go - if you feel wronged again from this point on take it up right away but hell if you life is anything like mine there's too much shit i've done wrong in the past for me to feel it's ok to go digging around back there to see what others have done to worng me. you've got my .02 - I quit with you today - from day 7 it DOES get better - hold on and stay quit.

[GR8WHITEBUFFALO]

Feel free to vent on here. This is a great place to get it all out. But remember this chew didn't do a fucking thing for you. It only delayed the onset of withdrawl symptoms until your next chew. Chew only takes away, it doesn't offer anything in return except a slow and sometimes very painful death.

Try not to vent or rage on your family or loved ones. They didn't get you addicted to nicotine. You did. Own your quit.

Don't let the nic bitch try to rationalize caving in just because you have some issues that need resolving.

[bonzo74]

I am at day 7, and maybe it's because I'm a little cranky that I'm not using, but I have been playing thorugh one resentment after another. It sucks to be pissed about things that happened weeks, months, even years ago. I guess what good I can get out of it was chew was something that helped me avoid all that shit, so I never realized I had all the resentment. Don't know what do do with it all, but having it live in my head isn't the answer that's for sure. I know that resentments are like pissing your pants. Everyone sees it, but I'm the only one that feels it. Don't know if any one else experiences this at all, but if you do/or have gone through this, any feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[Radman]

Thanks Bean.  I will post something in the group about obtaining some numbers and stay in contact.  Main thing for me is not to get ahead of myself.  Too often I am looking ahead and trying to plan something and as a result, I loose sight of today and lapse.  I will make it a goal that I make at least 2 calls a day even to check in.  Thanks for the help!

Bonzo...

Radman said something that I think you might find comforting.

"One day at a time".

That's all you need to worry about with your quit. Post roll, keep your promise until you fall asleep, use your tools (phone/website) to help with the suck, wake up, repeat. Don't worry about how you'll feel tomorrow or how you'll quit on that long drive during Thanksgiving weekend....just finish today.

Yep. I said that for a reason.

So far, I've used it 703 times. 702 times it proved successful. Meet me here tomorrow and I'll let you know how the other one turns out. Here's a hint: it'll be just like all the others because I have built countless layers of accountability here.

[Wedge]

Thanks Bean. I will post something in the group about obtaining some numbers and stay in contact. Main thing for me is not to get ahead of myself. Too often I am looking ahead and trying to plan something and as a result, I loose sight of today and lapse. I will make it a goal that I make at least 2 calls a day even to check in. Thanks for the help!

Bonzo...

Radman said something that I think you might find comforting.

"One day at a time".

That's all you need to worry about with your quit. Post roll, keep your promise until you fall asleep, use your tools (phone/website) to help with the suck, wake up, repeat. Don't worry about how you'll feel tomorrow or how you'll quit on that long drive during Thanksgiving weekend....just finish today.