hour #40

[Pinched]

I will tell you from experience of 677 days of quitting everything becomes easier. I don't miss the bitch, but I am still dealing with some of the things I covered up by dipping.

does it get to the point where it's not a struggle? I know people who have quit smoking years ago  it still seems to be a daily struggle. some still can't go  do certain things.
I never had to hide anything from anyone. It was just what i did. I was a dipper. Love me or hate me, my Cope was part of me. It will definitely take some getting used to, but worth it I'm sure.

couple other questions...is there an easy way to post roll  use the forum from smartphone?
Also, what section of the site do you go to just to vent. when you want input from a veteran quitter, essentially, when you need encouraging words from "a sponsor" (which is what this site seems to be, a whole bunch of sponsors)
Sorry for rambling. Just needed a sounding board...

How to post roll

How to post roll video

Use chat, general discussion or just your quit group. Exchange phone numbers with others and use text or phone calls.

Otherwise go to the chat room.

[loelyf]

I will tell you from experience of 677 days of quitting everything becomes easier. I don't miss the bitch, but I am still dealing with some of the things I covered up by dipping.

does it get to the point where it's not a struggle? I know people who have quit smoking years ago  it still seems to be a daily struggle. some still can't go  do certain things.
I never had to hide anything from anyone. It was just what i did. I was a dipper. Love me or hate me, my Cope was part of me. It will definitely take some getting used to, but worth it I'm sure.

couple other questions...is there an easy way to post roll  use the forum from smartphone?
Also, what section of the site do you go to just to vent. when you want input from a veteran quitter, essentially, when you need encouraging words from "a sponsor" (which is what this site seems to be, a whole bunch of sponsors)
Sorry for rambling. Just needed a sounding board...

[Wt57]

maybe my choice of words was not the best. not so much losing a friend, as that there was this "part of me" that is not a part of me any longer, nor will it be again. It is not missed... I have lost nothing!!

There is a loss, a huge loss. Our addiction stays with us but our habits associated to dipping are conquered with time. Packing your can, packing your lip, making sure you have a can, finding time to dip and so on. Your time may not be a true friendship but the association was your driving force. It drove you to do things that only an addict can relate to. That is why KTC works, we all understand the power of nicotine. I'm quit with you today. I will tell you from experience of 677 days of quitting everything becomes easier. I don't miss the bitch, but I am still dealing with some of the things I covered up by dipping.

[Shorthorn]

welcome to the land of the quitters! Glad to have you, and know we have your back!

[Lipizzaner]

i think that's what i just did... i attempted anyway. Probably got that wrong too

I thought that posting roll was very difficult for several days, especially when I was half retarded from the fog. I see that you posted something, and it looks like you did it right, but I think you forgot to put your name on the list.

[loelyf]

i think that's what i just did... i attempted anyway. Probably got that wrong too

[Minny]

maybe my choice of words was not the best. not so much losing a friend, as that there was this "part of me" that is not a part of me any longer, nor will it be again. It is not missed... I have lost nothing!!

Hey bud, have you posted roll yet? That's where the quit begins each day. Pinched has shown you how; do it and let's get going.

[Lipizzaner]

maybe my choice of words was not the best. not so much losing a friend, as that there was this "part of me" that is not a part of me any longer, nor will it be again. It is not missed... I have lost nothing!!

I know exactly what you are talking about, I felt the same way before I quit. How can I function without a chew? Will I be able to drive a car? What about work? I can't work without it! Can I take a shit without it? So I knew where you were coming from.
However, it's all bullshit. It's the addiction talking. Everyone besides chewers drives, works, and shits just fine without chew.
Happy you are joining my quit group, I look forward to meeting you.

[loelyf]

maybe my choice of words was not the best. not so much losing a friend, as that there was this "part of me" that is not a part of me any longer, nor will it be again. It is not missed... I have lost nothing!!

[mike70]

Not sure if I'm doing this right or not, or if I need to post somewhere else first...

It has been 40 hours since I've had my last dip. I had my first pinch at 15  am 35 now. 20 years is enough. Yesterday sucked! Today is much better, just feels like I lost my friend. Oh well, I'll make new friends. I feel that this is substantial progress for me, since for as long as I can remember, I never went more than an hour without dipping. Things are still a little bit surreal, but getting better every minute. Looking forward to a clearer tomorrow.

As far as feeling like you are losing a friend because you stopped dipping....
I've really enjoyed Hooch for those times when I really miss dip. I didn't start using it until about day 5 when all the physical symptoms were gone. My body couldn't tell the difference between Hooch and Kodiak at that point, (I chewed at least 1 can a day for 20 years), and its all the good feelings of chewing without the death chemicals.
Combine that with a rock hard resolve to stop killing myself for no goddamn reason, and a total fucking rage that I got suckered into chewing for 20 years and there is no fucking chance I will ever chew again.
You are not losing a friend in chew, you are saving your life. If you don't understand that, you already lost.

Loelyf, I'm on hour 21 I've been a slave for 25 years, we will do this

[Lipizzaner]

Not sure if I'm doing this right or not, or if I need to post somewhere else first...

It has been 40 hours since I've had my last dip. I had my first pinch at 15  am 35 now. 20 years is enough. Yesterday sucked! Today is much better, just feels like I lost my friend. Oh well, I'll make new friends. I feel that this is substantial progress for me, since for as long as I can remember, I never went more than an hour without dipping. Things are still a little bit surreal, but getting better every minute. Looking forward to a clearer tomorrow.

As far as feeling like you are losing a friend because you stopped dipping....
I've really enjoyed Hooch for those times when I really miss dip. I didn't start using it until about day 5 when all the physical symptoms were gone. My body couldn't tell the difference between Hooch and Kodiak at that point, (I chewed at least 1 can a day for 20 years), and its all the good feelings of chewing without the death chemicals.
Combine that with a rock hard resolve to stop killing myself for no goddamn reason, and a total fucking rage that I got suckered into chewing for 20 years and there is no fucking chance I will ever chew again.
You are not losing a friend in chew, you are saving your life. If you don't understand that, you already lost.

[rdad]

loelyf,
First of all welcome to KTC. I am glad that you found us. The best thing you can do is want it and want it really bad. Remember to take things one day at a time, never ever focus on tomorrow or next week, fight hourly at first, then daily. My addiction started at the age of 12, I am now 36 and I quit cold fucking turkey just like you, but with strong will I am at day 207 today.

Urges and cravings will come and go, rage may become a factor as well. You may notice that your body will change some good, some bad. Read up on that stuff here, those who have walked the trail before you can help guide you through things when you need it.

Now learn how to post roll How to Post Roll.

Then join your quit group Pre HOF May 2014, this will be the month at which you will hit your HOF or 100 days of quit, as long as you have the balls to quit.

Next read the HOF speeches and stories here, learn from the veterans. Look in the site for all kind of information like Spousal Support or What to Expect

Find an alternative to dip Smokeless Alternatives. Find other alternatives (candies, seeds, peanuts, beef jerky...). Also drink lots of water. Bump your intake so you have to stop at every urinal in order to not piss your pants.

Finally, get to know people, exchange phone numbers, make friends and quit. I also have a beautiful wife and kids, which only pisses me off when I look at the photo albums and see a chunk of nasty weed in my mouth in all of them.

P.S. all of the above underlined words are links to different areas on KTC that should help you get started.

Sincerely,
Pinched

Welcome to the group! Pinched is 100% correct in that you have to want this real bad. There are going to be some weird, hard, crazy days ahead of you. Embrace everything and etch the SUCK into your memory to make you never want to do this again. I like your attitude of replacing dip with some new friends. (She never was your friend) There are plenty to be found here.

[Pinched]

loelyf,
First of all welcome to KTC. I am glad that you found us. The best thing you can do is want it and want it really bad. Remember to take things one day at a time, never ever focus on tomorrow or next week, fight hourly at first, then daily. My addiction started at the age of 12, I am now 36 and I quit cold fucking turkey just like you, but with strong will I am at day 207 today.

Urges and cravings will come and go, rage may become a factor as well. You may notice that your body will change some good, some bad. Read up on that stuff here, those who have walked the trail before you can help guide you through things when you need it.

Now learn how to post roll How to Post Roll.

Then join your quit group Pre HOF May 2014, this will be the month at which you will hit your HOF or 100 days of quit, as long as you have the balls to quit.

Next read the HOF speeches and stories here, learn from the veterans. Look in the site for all kind of information like Spousal Support or What to Expect

Find an alternative to dip Smokeless Alternatives. Find other alternatives (candies, seeds, peanuts, beef jerky...). Also drink lots of water. Bump your intake so you have to stop at every urinal in order to not piss your pants.

Finally, get to know people, exchange phone numbers, make friends and quit. I also have a beautiful wife and kids, which only pisses me off when I look at the photo albums and see a chunk of nasty weed in my mouth in all of them.

P.S. all of the above underlined words are links to different areas on KTC that should help you get started.

Sincerely,
Pinched

[loelyf]

Not sure if I'm doing this right or not, or if I need to post somewhere else first...

It has been 40 hours since I've had my last dip. I had my first pinch at 15  am 35 now. 20 years is enough. Yesterday sucked! Today is much better, just feels like I lost my friend. Oh well, I'll make new friends. I feel that this is substantial progress for me, since for as long as I can remember, I never went more than an hour without dipping. Things are still a little bit surreal, but getting better every minute. Looking forward to a clearer tomorrow.