I am f-ing done with this B/S.

[Stranger999]

Day 10 here, sports fans...

So, I'm noticing that I'm much more motivated to get up and do things around the house, get chores done, fix things, clean up etc.

I'm also having more fun doing it. This is an interesting development in my quit. Whenever I used to think about doing chores around the house, I would get annoyed, throw in a dip in order to numb my annoyance, and then tackle the chore. If the chore presented me problems, I'd get really frustrated and then pack in a bigger dip and usually go and sit down on the couch until I regained my motivation and tackle the problem later.

Now, my motivation is steadier. I know this sounds really trivial, but I have much more endurance with regard to my concentration on a particular task. I'm finding that I'm smiling while conducting tasks, and being much more patient in my approach to the task.

I'm also noticing that I'm suddenly more curious about things. For example, I all of a sudden have this motivation to learn all about the electrical wiring in my house. I've been watching youtube videos, learning how it's all put together, going to Home Depot to buy multi-meters and crimpers, and conducting some trial and error experiments with electrical components in my house (Haven't killed myself just yet).

I honestly feel as if the Copenhagen I've been using for 15 years has "numbed" certain parts of my brain and now they are slowly beginning to wake up.

Pretty trippy.

Quit on, mo-fo's.

We haven't seen you for two days in December 15 roll. I've sent you some texts and some PMs but you haven't replied - my phone call went to voice mail. I hope you are still quit but right now I just don't know.

I hope everything is OK.

[lwildma2]

Day 10 here, sports fans...

So, I'm noticing that I'm much more motivated to get up and do things around the house, get chores done, fix things, clean up etc.

I'm also having more fun doing it. This is an interesting development in my quit. Whenever I used to think about doing chores around the house, I would get annoyed, throw in a dip in order to numb my annoyance, and then tackle the chore. If the chore presented me problems, I'd get really frustrated and then pack in a bigger dip and usually go and sit down on the couch until I regained my motivation and tackle the problem later.

Now, my motivation is steadier. I know this sounds really trivial, but I have much more endurance with regard to my concentration on a particular task. I'm finding that I'm smiling while conducting tasks, and being much more patient in my approach to the task.

I'm also noticing that I'm suddenly more curious about things. For example, I all of a sudden have this motivation to learn all about the electrical wiring in my house. I've been watching youtube videos, learning how it's all put together, going to Home Depot to buy multi-meters and crimpers, and conducting some trial and error experiments with electrical components in my house (Haven't killed myself just yet).

I honestly feel as if the Copenhagen I've been using for 15 years has "numbed" certain parts of my brain and now they are slowly beginning to wake up.

Pretty trippy.

Quit on, mo-fo's.

I am right there with you. I think a lot of mine is that pause to spit. I am able to gut the mint chew so I don't have that interruption.

Quit on my brother.

[nomorecope!]

Day 10 here, sports fans...

So, I'm noticing that I'm much more motivated to get up and do things around the house, get chores done, fix things, clean up etc.

I'm also having more fun doing it. This is an interesting development in my quit. Whenever I used to think about doing chores around the house, I would get annoyed, throw in a dip in order to numb my annoyance, and then tackle the chore. If the chore presented me problems, I'd get really frustrated and then pack in a bigger dip and usually go and sit down on the couch until I regained my motivation and tackle the problem later.

Now, my motivation is steadier. I know this sounds really trivial, but I have much more endurance with regard to my concentration on a particular task. I'm finding that I'm smiling while conducting tasks, and being much more patient in my approach to the task.

I'm also noticing that I'm suddenly more curious about things. For example, I all of a sudden have this motivation to learn all about the electrical wiring in my house. I've been watching youtube videos, learning how it's all put together, going to Home Depot to buy multi-meters and crimpers, and conducting some trial and error experiments with electrical components in my house (Haven't killed myself just yet).

I honestly feel as if the Copenhagen I've been using for 15 years has "numbed" certain parts of my brain and now they are slowly beginning to wake up.

Pretty trippy.

Quit on, mo-fo's.

[Rawls]

Quit is strong in here.... Smells good, Real Good!

I quit with you today NoMo!
Rawls 306

[Stranger999]

Much more positive, more social, more talkative.

^^^^
I have noticed this as well. My mood has been much improved the last few days. B)B

[lwildma2]

Day 9

Feeling better every day.
Much more positive, more social, more talkative.

Started working out again and enjoyed it more than usual, probably because I wasn't jonesing half way through the workout.

Still getting hit with hard core withdrawals 2-3 times a day, but I just breathe, lay down for a short period, read some posts and I get through it.

IT IS getting noticeably easier, but I'm still on 100% alert because I know I'm vulnerable every day and I'll always be an addict.

I'm quitting with all of you bad asses today.

Isn't it great coming through the other side? I am feeling the same but keeping my guard up.

A good friend of mine wants me to come over and smoke a cigar tonight. I told him I would come over but wouldn't partake.

He quit dip a year ago but smokes cigars a couple of times a week. I keep reminding him that is not quitting. You are still feeding on the same amount of nicotine.

I quit with you.

December will be here before we know it.

[nomorecope!]

Day 9

Feeling better every day.
Much more positive, more social, more talkative.

Started working out again and enjoyed it more than usual, probably because I wasn't jonesing half way through the workout.

Still getting hit with hard core withdrawals 2-3 times a day, but I just breathe, lay down for a short period, read some posts and I get through it.

IT IS getting noticeably easier, but I'm still on 100% alert because I know I'm vulnerable every day and I'll always be an addict.

I'm quitting with all of you bad asses today.

[Stranger999]

And I can't wait to post roll with you and all of our December peeps tomorrow. Every day that I read the list of names it makes me smile - even if my brain is foggy, LOL. That list keeps getting bigger too. :D

I quit with all of you and I will stay quit tomorrow.

[Stranger999]

You've got this nomorecope! These are the really bad days and we need to conquer them together.

I quit with you buddy.

...And you've got my digits now if you need me. :D

[nomorecope!]

Diesel, King, Wildman...

(Sigh) - Thanks guys, I was definitely getting a little irritable!

Reading Diesel's post chilled me out. He's right, and it's obvious - I've been poisoning myself for 15 years, my body and mind are going to take some time to adjust. This only makes sense.
It just snuck up on me last night, as I thought I was over the worst parts, but then she hit me hard.

I was super chill today, and I think that had a lot to do with Diesel's post. I do really just need to chill, accept the hard times, breathe, get through them and quit on.

Roger that, will do.

Thanks so much to everyone contributing on this site. Awesome people here.

I'm quit.

[KingNothing]

My man...

Reading your intro really caught my attention. You remind me of me.

Today is actually my day 1200. I chewed 2 cans of kodiak a day for 15 years. Not bragging but just giving you some perspective.

I can feel the panic, confusion, and discombobulation in your posts. Things are going a million miles an hour in your head but crawling along at a snails pace at the same time. It's a really fucked up combo. One that can really fuck with you.

You've made it a week. That is fucking AWESOME. Keep grinding. Day by day, hour by hour or minute by minute if you have to. Every time you beat the bitch back your chalk up a small victory. Over time those small victories add up and you start building momentum and your quit will really take off.

Having said that, I have a feeling you know this but you have one big question on your mind. Maybe im wrong but in the back of your mind you're wondering "how long". I say this because your very conscious of what day you're on but also seem surprised that your still getting your ass kicked and off your game.

It's a question I asked all the time and it drove me fucking nuts. Truth be told there is no concrete answer but for me personally I got my ass kicked for a solid two months before I started to see the light. And when I say I was getting my ass kicked, I mean a Mike Tyson in his prime type of beat down. If you have a few hours to waste try reading the pathetic intro. Lol.

My best advice to you, and I know damn well it's easier said than done, is to try to take a step back and take this thing in pieces. As a wise man on here once told me, "how do you eat a whale...one bite at a time".

You chewed for 15 years. That's 15 years of poisoning yourself. I know it's been said a million times but nicotine is some nasty ass shit. It's sneaky too. You don't realize the grip it has on until you start your quit.

Trying to rewire your brain after 15 years of is no easy job. It's certainly not one that can be done in 7 days. Give yourself some time. And give yourself a break.

Looking back, those are two things I wish I would have done more...realize that this is going to take some time and that there are also going to be bumps along away. When you hit those bumps, try your best to just roll with them. Don't let them piss you off or discourage you and definitely do not dwell on them or allow them to put any doubt in your mind that you are doing the right thing.

Again, I realize that this is easier said than done, but try to look at this as a small window of suck in your life. You will not feel like this forever. This is not some huge boulder you will have to lug around the rest of your life. The chains of addiction CAN and WILL be broken. It's just going to take some time.

Stick to this site. Read all you can, here. Go off this site and read more. Read about the power of nicotine and addiction. Educate yourself on the enemy. Keep active and don't sit still...the nic bitch loves a sitting target.

You can do this. You will do this. Keep a level head, stay vigilant, and don't be afraid to lean on others when times get tough.

Sorry this is so long, but I really want you to succeed.

Quit on...

If you never read another thing on this site NMC, read this ^^^^ post over and over and over again. That kind of quit knowledge does not come along often. You've got this man, ODAAT.

[lwildma2]

Damn, here she comes again.
Officially into Day 7 territory and it's like she just woke up and now she won't shut up.
Yesterday was so awesome, almost felt nothing all day long.
Today is not starting well. She's throwing a fit inside my head, temper tantrum, spaz, meltdown, episode, performance, whatever.
She knows she's not as strong anymore. She knows she needs to change tactics because I'm beating her down.
She's trying everything.

Yeah bitch, keep trying. I'm meeting her head on, looking her in the eye...and she's LOOKING AWAY!!!
She's averting my stare down!

Hell yeah, that's what I'm talking about.

GET. THE. FUCK. OUT. OF. MY. LIFE.

Come on nomorecope!!! You have this. You can beat her back down and you know we are here to support any way we can.

[Diesel2112]

My man...

Reading your intro really caught my attention. You remind me of me.

Today is actually my day 1200. I chewed 2 cans of kodiak a day for 15 years. Not bragging but just giving you some perspective.

I can feel the panic, confusion, and discombobulation in your posts. Things are going a million miles an hour in your head but crawling along at a snails pace at the same time. It's a really fucked up combo. One that can really fuck with you.

You've made it a week. That is fucking AWESOME. Keep grinding. Day by day, hour by hour or minute by minute if you have to. Every time you beat the bitch back your chalk up a small victory. Over time those small victories add up and you start building momentum and your quit will really take off.

Having said that, I have a feeling you know this but you have one big question on your mind. Maybe im wrong but in the back of your mind you're wondering "how long". I say this because your very conscious of what day you're on but also seem surprised that your still getting your ass kicked and off your game.

It's a question I asked all the time and it drove me fucking nuts. Truth be told there is no concrete answer but for me personally I got my ass kicked for a solid two months before I started to see the light. And when I say I was getting my ass kicked, I mean a Mike Tyson in his prime type of beat down. If you have a few hours to waste try reading the pathetic intro. Lol.

My best advice to you, and I know damn well it's easier said than done, is to try to take a step back and take this thing in pieces. As a wise man on here once told me, "how do you eat a whale...one bite at a time".

You chewed for 15 years. That's 15 years of poisoning yourself. I know it's been said a million times but nicotine is some nasty ass shit. It's sneaky too. You don't realize the grip it has on until you start your quit.

Trying to rewire your brain after 15 years of is no easy job. It's certainly not one that can be done in 7 days. Give yourself some time. And give yourself a break.

Looking back, those are two things I wish I would have done more...realize that this is going to take some time and that there are also going to be bumps along away. When you hit those bumps, try your best to just roll with them. Don't let them piss you off or discourage you and definitely do not dwell on them or allow them to put any doubt in your mind that you are doing the right thing.

Again, I realize that this is easier said than done, but try to look at this as a small window of suck in your life. You will not feel like this forever. This is not some huge boulder you will have to lug around the rest of your life. The chains of addiction CAN and WILL be broken. It's just going to take some time.

Stick to this site. Read all you can, here. Go off this site and read more. Read about the power of nicotine and addiction. Educate yourself on the enemy. Keep active and don't sit still...the nic bitch loves a sitting target.

You can do this. You will do this. Keep a level head, stay vigilant, and don't be afraid to lean on others when times get tough.

Sorry this is so long, but I really want you to succeed.

Quit on...

[nomorecope!]

Damn, here she comes again.
Officially into Day 7 territory and it's like she just woke up and now she won't shut up.
Yesterday was so awesome, almost felt nothing all day long.
Today is not starting well. She's throwing a fit inside my head, temper tantrum, spaz, meltdown, episode, performance, whatever.
She knows she's not as strong anymore. She knows she needs to change tactics because I'm beating her down.
She's trying everything.

Yeah bitch, keep trying. I'm meeting her head on, looking her in the eye...and she's LOOKING AWAY!!!
She's averting my stare down!

Hell yeah, that's what I'm talking about.

GET. THE. FUCK. OUT. OF. MY. LIFE.

[Stranger999]

Getting close to starting day 7...

I think I got hit really hard last night, as the nic bitch was exerting all her remaining energy at me before she dropped hard.
I slept in extra long this morning, I think my body is starting to ease up and relax a little bit. I definitely don't feel nearly as "uptight".
I can feel my gut relaxing, I'm taking much deeper breaths, naturally. I feel like I'm breathing with my diaphragm, not just my lungs.
I was pretty intellectually active today, reading, analyzing statements, but this activity didn't lead me to fall into a vicious withdrawal episode, like it had in the past.
I felt MUCH MORE RELAXED all day today. I was chuckling at random stuff, smiling a lot.

Isn't it a great feeling to smile throughout the day and not be constantly self conscious that people are going to see that big, fat, cockroach sticking out of your lip?

Isn't it great to be able to sit down anywhere, for any amount of time and not constantly scan the area for a spitter, place to spit, people watching you spit?

Fuck, I feel so much better today.

But, I know she's lurking. I'll be ready.
I'm quit.

I am feeling the same way right now. I was on a call with a customer who I spend a lot of time with and she asked me what was going on with me. She said I seemed happier and not as uptight as I usually was. I told her I was on my 7th day tobacco free. She was happy for me and always gave me a hard time when I was chewing.

Unfortunately I am still in spitter mode. Been using Jake's to help me get through. I have already started slowing it down just because of taste and texture.

I quit with you and we are strong!!!

My lip has been so numb on my quit that I don't even use the sunflower seeds anymore. Someone suggested cotton balls as an alternative. That might be a better thing than fake chew. To be honest - I've ripped up my lip and gum for so long now that I barely ever place my tongue in the lip anymore.

I quit with you my friend.