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Offline latenight71

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Re: 30 year habit, 30 days quit
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2019, 12:08:36 AM »
Craig - Welcome to the June Doomers KTC club of quit! I joined here after almost 10 days of cold turkey on 25+ year addiction. It has made all the difference in making the days go by and helps me focus on the goal of staying quit forever. Things I have learned in my short time here - Post everyday. it will make you feel better about yourself and your decision. Talk to the June Doomers and everyone. Everyone is going through the same crap - if you're hurting reach out, ask for help, ask for an ear, make conversation. We all want you to quit and will help you as much as possible.
You've made a great decision posting roll. We all look forward to seeing you everyday until 100 and beyond!
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Re: 30 year habit, 30 days quit
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2019, 07:47:26 PM »
One other thing I want to correct is you don't have a "habit" you are addicted to Nicotine and need to admit you are an addict.

You may think this is a trivial point but I promise it is not.  Once you get in the mindset that your are an addict you will start to develop a hatred for all things nicotine related.

Skol- 464 and quit with you.
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Re: 30 year habit, 30 days quit
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2019, 06:52:35 PM »
Quote from: craig on April 10, 2019, 06:23:02 PM
I am on day 30, and it has been an absolute battle.  I quit cold turkey, no replacement, and is has been brutal.  I just found this site, and glad that I did.  I sill feel like crap, like I'm in a complete fog most days.  I thought by now I would have more normalcy, and that I could do it on my own.  After a month, I have decided that I needed some help with this.  I'm faithful that this fog will lift, and amazed at how much control a substance can have over your life.  Every day since I quit, I have had to fight the urge to buy "one more can" and start again tomorrow.  Ridiculous.  After dipping for 15 years, I quit for 10 years, then made a weak decision a few years ago to buy a can to help get through some tough relationship issues.  Since then, I have been a covert dipper, which is an extra level of embarrassment for me.  I'm committed to giving it all I have to kick this nasty habit.  Thanks for providing this forum to help make this more doable.  Appreciate all of you veterans who inspire those of us just getting started on this journey. THANK YOU!!

Hey craig,

Welcome.  I saw you posted roll today in June.  That is completely awesome right there.  Also, making it 30 days on your own is completely bad ass.  So kudos to you.

The fog will lift.  It is different for everyone but one day soon you will wake up and feel amazing (don't let it get you complacent though).  This will be your first glimpse into the freedom that will be yours.  But alas, the suck is not over yet.  You will experience funks throughout your quit that will feel like the first week again.  This is why we post our promise everyday and only quit one day at a time.  You never know when that crave will hit.  But I promise you, everyday will be better and better.

Start exchanging digits (phone numbers) with other members of your group as well as some vets.  This will build your wall of accountability and brotherhood and give you instant access to support should you need it.  Check your inbox for my digits and again, welcome to the best decision you could make for yourself.

Proud to quit with you today,

Chris
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30 year habit, 30 days quit
« on: April 10, 2019, 06:23:02 PM »
I am on day 30, and it has been an absolute battle.  I quit cold turkey, no replacement, and is has been brutal.  I just found this site, and glad that I did.  I sill feel like crap, like I'm in a complete fog most days.  I thought by now I would have more normalcy, and that I could do it on my own.  After a month, I have decided that I needed some help with this.  I'm faithful that this fog will lift, and amazed at how much control a substance can have over your life.  Every day since I quit, I have had to fight the urge to buy "one more can" and start again tomorrow.  Ridiculous.  After dipping for 15 years, I quit for 10 years, then made a weak decision a few years ago to buy a can to help get through some tough relationship issues.  Since then, I have been a covert dipper, which is an extra level of embarrassment for me.  I'm committed to giving it all I have to kick this nasty habit.  Thanks for providing this forum to help make this more doable.  Appreciate all of you veterans who inspire those of us just getting started on this journey. THANK YOU!!
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