It's been a few years since dipping for the first time. I started with doing it every now and then when I was hanging out with the guys, but over the past 2 years it has turned into something that controls my life. I'd avoid hanging out with girls so I can dip. I'd stay up late just to have another dip before bed. I'd use it at inappropriate times just to get a quick fix. But I'm done with that. Something that started out as recreational has turned int something that has an association with shame. I'm sick of being controlled by having to dip 3-4 times a day.
It's been just over 1 day without any nicotine now. I'm antsy and have been getting easily upset. The irritability is more than I was expecting it to be. I have a solid support group of friends around me who are checking in to see how I'm doing and who have also agreed to let me vent to them whenever I need to.
I'm ready for this challenge and am going to quit one day at a time.
You've got the right mindset. Better to beat the addiction right now while you're at half a can a day instead of waiting til it turns into 2 cans a day and you never DON'T have one in. There is no magic pill. You can do this by being stronger than your addiction one day at a time. It won't always be easy, but it's simple: just don't put it in your mouth. There are a lot of steps you have to cover before that pinch is between your fingers (scrounge the money, drive to the store, walk in the store, ask the cashier for a can, pay for the can, open the can, etc.). Don't take those steps. If you crave, jump on here or get some numbers from guys in your group and shoot the shit with them instead of reaching for your keys.
It won't always suck, but it will for a bit. Be better than the suck. Turn the tables and win today.
