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Offline T-Cell

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Re: Hello quitters
« Reply #6 on: June 05, 2012, 06:35:00 PM »
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I am quit 65 days after dipping cope for 30 plus years. I have stopped dipping before, once for over a year but for some dumbass reason always start again. Im no stranger to all those symptoms listed in the "what to expect" topic. Im still alive and got all me face, teeth etc after chewing this long but its only a matter of time for the stuff to catch up to me so its time to put it away for good. I found this forum while looking for dip alternatives. I have eaten so many sunflower seeds im afraid im gonna start shitten bushes.

Im still edgy and pissed off all the time but i think its gettin better. my kids dont run and hide when i come in the door now. Thanks to all who have quit and posted their methods, success stories Etc.
Welcome Pat! Awesome job of being quit 65 days!
Dip has given you the important info. Post roll early each day pledging no nic, keep your word for that day, repeat the next day. Reach out to your quit brothers, support one another. Read all the awesome info on this site.
I chewed for more than 30 years as well, and can tell you life without nic (and hiding) is far better than life with it.
PM me if I can assist your quit.
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Offline Wt57

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Re: Hello quitters
« Reply #5 on: June 04, 2012, 07:44:00 PM »
Quote from: pat1416
I am quit 65 days after dipping cope for 30 plus years. I have stopped dipping before, once for over a year but for some dumbass reason always start again. Im no stranger to all those symptoms listed in the "what to expect" topic. Im still alive and got all me face, teeth etc after chewing this long but its only a matter of time for the stuff to catch up to me so its time to put it away for good. I found this forum while looking for dip alternatives. I have eaten so many sunflower seeds im afraid im gonna start shitten bushes.

Im still edgy and pissed off all the time but i think its gettin better. my kids dont run and hide when i come in the door now. Thanks to all who have quit and posted their methods, success stories Etc.
Pat we quit the same day. I admire that you have stayed quit for 2 months without any outside help. That is no longer nessecary supporting each other has gotten me through some very tough times, like the past few days which have been the hardest of my quit so far. I will march with you right up to the HOF hand in hand check your inbox I'll leave my #.
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Offline Mthomas3824

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Re: Hello quitters
« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2012, 07:22:00 PM »
Quote from: pat1416
I am quit 65 days after dipping cope for 30 plus years. I have stopped dipping before, once for over a year but for some dumbass reason always start again. Im no stranger to all those symptoms listed in the "what to expect" topic. Im still alive and got all me face, teeth etc after chewing this long but its only a matter of time for the stuff to catch up to me so its time to put it away for good. I found this forum while looking for dip alternatives. I have eaten so many sunflower seeds im afraid im gonna start shitten bushes.

Im still edgy and pissed off all the time but i think its gettin better. my kids dont run and hide when i come in the door now. Thanks to all who have quit and posted their methods, success stories Etc.
65 days. That is a good start. Very admirable. I wouldn't have lasted that long had I not come here. I didn't understand how to quit and control an addiction.

Now I do and it is a part of my day....like brushing my teeth. It can and is in control.

I love the freedom from vice.

Welcome aboard. Have you posted roll and met your group?
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Re: Hello quitters
« Reply #3 on: June 04, 2012, 07:04:00 PM »
Understanding Nicotine addiction

Imagine three jumbo jets filled to capacity crashing in the United States every single day, 365 days a year, killing everyone on board. Horrific to think about, but this example represents the number of precious lives lost to tobacco day in and day out in the United States alone. No other product on the market today would be allowed to have this mortality rate and still be sold. Tobacco use still tops the list as the most preventable cause of death in the United States today, accounting for 438,000+ deaths annually.

Estimates from the Centers for Disease Control tell us that 20.8% of the U.S. adult population, or 45.3 million people, currently use tobacco. Why given numbers of deaths as dramatic as these would anyone allow this toxic substance into their bodies? The simple answer to that is addiction! Nicotine is highly addictive; sometimes referred to as the perfect drug of addiction. Many of us were hooked the first time we used. If you think you are not addicted think again.

Statistics show that only small percentages (approximately 5-7%) of people who try to quit nicotine without support are still tobacco free a year later. However, those with a quit program in place that includes education about nicotine addiction and a solid support group, do much better.

Good news is you have found the place to finally cast aside the chains of addiction and gain control of your life. Question is will you use the tools offered here? Will you fight and beat this addiction? Or will you allow big tobacco and Nicotine to rob you of the most important thing you ownÂ… your life.

Choice is yoursÂ…..

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Re: Hello quitters
« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2012, 05:42:00 PM »
Congrats!!! 65 days is effing HUGE! But still go to the Welcome Center at top (guessing you found this already). Count 100 days from the day you quit...probably the July Quit Group. That is where you post roll.

Well done, brother! Stay strong, post roll, and stay quit!

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Hello quitters
« on: June 04, 2012, 05:15:00 PM »
I am quit 65 days after dipping cope for 30 plus years. I have stopped dipping before, once for over a year but for some dumbass reason always start again. Im no stranger to all those symptoms listed in the "what to expect" topic. Im still alive and got all me face, teeth etc after chewing this long but its only a matter of time for the stuff to catch up to me so its time to put it away for good. I found this forum while looking for dip alternatives. I have eaten so many sunflower seeds im afraid im gonna start shitten bushes.

Im still edgy and pissed off all the time but i think its gettin better. my kids dont run and hide when i come in the door now. Thanks to all who have quit and posted their methods, success stories Etc.