Day 1

[Ginet]

so I'm 42 and finally decided to give up the dip. I've been planning this since Fall, 2015 so on my birthday (today) I'm done with it. I've been chewing snuff for over 25 years and if I wasn't eating, sleeping or ****ing, you would see me with a dip in. Today was pretty strange, actually but I thought I did fairly well, lots of urges, nothing seemed normal, sort of spaced-out; I'm sure several of you understand. I kep telling myself that I couldn't get to day #2 without getting through day #1. Actuaqlly, if you don't buy the stuff, how can you start-up again, or so is my motto going into this strange journey. I have 2 kids and am happily married. Here's a fun fact; this is my first admission of quitting. I haven't told my family, my friends, my co-workers - nobody. It's all on me...so here it goes, ever so slowly...99 days to go!

Hi there. Happy Birthday!
I am excited for you and your quit. I can't tell you how many "birthdays" or "new years" or "insert whatever day sounds good" plans I made in the past to quit. I always got pumped up and knew this was it, this time I'd quit for sure, this time I would be better, stronger, more sincere. Tomorrow became the best day for me to quit. So many tomorrows...so much wasted time with nicotine. So, don't be me. Don't let this be anything but your freedom.....finally!

The part I love about this is when you say you cannot get to day two without finishing day one. This is true. Don't however, get caught up in the number. When I see you say "99 days to go" I hope you realize that you are not cured in 100 days. There is no cure. We are addicts. Each day is no less important than any other...remember that. Each one should be celebrated. Please, keep goals and go crazy when you reach them, but never ever stop concentrating on today. Today is all you get. Crush it!

Buying it...ugh. It's tough right now. It's going to be in your face more than you realize. You will see people in the aisle with a can in their pocket. You will see a full lip and smell it instantly. Just remain focused. It is your time to be so very selfish. Don't go into the same old fuel stop....or wherever you bought it before. You know as well as I do, you'll find it without having to buy it.

You will be amazed how powerful talking about your addiction and your quit can be. I didn't tell anyone at first either. I was always a ninja dipper. I didn't want to hear the back talk and the "how gross" comments. I just figured if no one knew anyway, why bring it up? Now, you can't get me to shut up about it. My quit is the single best thing I have ever done for myself. Yes, it will benefit your wife and your kids and others more than you realize right now, but this is for you. Get selfish. Let nothing get in the way of your quit.

I can't wait until your hatred for nicotine kicks in. Ooooh, that's when it gets really fun!!

Slay today. Quit hard.
I'll be here quitting like a girl.

Lady G day 766

[Igloo27]

Here's a fun fact; this is my first admission of quitting. I haven't told my family, my friends, my co-workers - nobody. It's all on me...so here it goes, ever so slowly...99 days to go!

Here's another fun fact; Casting a wide net of accountability will help your quit. Tell EVERYBODY that you're quitting. Advertise on Craigslist, paint that shit on a billboard in the town square if you have to.

Ninja quits never end well. Too easy to just drop it because you're only letting yourself down... again. I think we can both agree that it's time for that shit to stop.

Join up, post roll and I'll quit with you today.

Oh, another thing... the "99 days to go." One of the MAIN reasons that I am quit now, is that I dropped any pretense of a countdown. Don't dwell on how many days you've had, or how you have to quit for days, months, years down the road. It is a much fairer fight for the addicted mind to just take care of today. Forget yesterday, and let tomorrow take care of tomorrow.

[Igloo27]

Here's a fun fact; this is my first admission of quitting. I haven't told my family, my friends, my co-workers - nobody. It's all on me...so here it goes, ever so slowly...99 days to go!

Here's another fun fact; Casting a wide net of accountability will help your quit. Tell EVERYBODY that you're quitting. Advertise on Craigslist, paint that shit on a billboard in the town square if you have to.

Ninja quits never end well. Too easy to just drop it because you're only letting yourself down... again. I think we can both agree that it's time for that shit to stop.

Join up, post roll and I'll quit with you today.

[Jjrva]

First day here too, i already miss it and it hasnt even been a full day :(

You can do it. Don't give up. I think it's a mind set. You can't have any doubt that you're done with the shit.

I'm only 11 days in and I know how you feel. You're craving it. You're wanting it. You're sitting in a situation where you'd normally have it.

But what is "it"? It is a stupid drug that costs you at least $3 a can which is dirty, smelly, gross and can cause cancer and end your life early. $3 a can x 365 days a year is $1000 you could have to do somethjng else. Hang in there. Stay strong. Chew seeds, fake dip, suck on fireballs. Whatever you have to do, it's cheaper and waaaaaaaaay healthier than packing a lip. Just keep quit for one day at a time and know there are a ton of guys here from all different walks of life that all know exactly how you feel and all are in this together.

[Supplehands]

First day here too, i already miss it and it hasnt even been a full day :(

You can do it. Don't give up. I think it's a mind set. You can't have any doubt that you're done with the shit.

Let's get one thing straight, you don't miss dip. Deep down, none of us WANT to dip. The greatest decision you could possibly make is to quit and to quit immediately. Continuing to dip does one thing, which is it stops the withdrawals that we all hate. The most important thing I learned here was changing my mindset and vocabulary. It is important for you new guys to have the correct perspective on your quit. It sounds weird at first, and it feels strange when a vet jumps on you for using a certain word or phrase but it's essential to understand the little lies we have built up in our minds.

Look, I got here I thought these guys were crazy and militant. But I was desperate to quit and decided I needed to stay and dive in. It was the best decision I ever made. This place, and the people here are a gift. I'm glad all you guys are here because this is life and death and you know that isn't an exaggeration. Have faith in KillTheCan and the process. find out what parts can really help you. I read a lot in "Words of Wisdom", I lived in the Livechat for the first month to keep me busy, I read the stories of guys who had gone through cancer, I built out my accountability, I drank the Koolaid and faked it until I could make it, I read a lot on the main page....on and on.

Take on that mentality that this is challenge that you will not lose. You guys are killing this already. I quit with Biologist, Helmuemd, and mcsnapper today, then we are all going to quit together tomorrow.

[mcsnapper1]

First day here too, i already miss it and it hasnt even been a full day :(

You can do it. Don't give up. I think it's a mind set. You can't have any doubt that you're done with the shit.

[mcsnapper1]

so I'm 42 and finally decided to give up the dip. I've been planning this since Fall, 2015 so on my birthday (today) I'm done with it. I've been chewing snuff for over 25 years and if I wasn't eating, sleeping or ****ing, you would see me with a dip in. Today was pretty strange, actually but I thought I did fairly well, lots of urges, nothing seemed normal, sort of spaced-out; I'm sure several of you understand. I kep telling myself that I couldn't get to day #2 without getting through day #1. Actuaqlly, if you don't buy the stuff, how can you start-up again, or so is my motto going into this strange journey. I have 2 kids and am happily married. Here's a fun fact; this is my first admission of quitting. I haven't told my family, my friends, my co-workers - nobody. It's all on me...so here it goes, ever so slowly...99 days to go!

I'm 42 as well, and I also have been chewing Copenhagen snuff for over 25 years. I also have 2 kids and an awesome wife. Tomorrow will be day 3 for my quit. I've got this. You've got this. Failure is not an option. I have been using the fake stuff, which helped out big time today at work, but I want to give it up as soon as possible, hopefully once the physical addiction is gone.

[Helmuemd82]

First day here too, i already miss it and it hasnt even been a full day :(

[Nomore1959]

Great birthday present to yourself! Life will get much better.

First it will suck as the nicotine clears out of your system. Be prepared, physical widrawal from this drug can be intense. Drink lots of water, (also cranberry juice for a good cleansing), exercise until you drop, and read this site to inform yourself about nicotine addiction and quit.

Nice finding May 2016 and posting roll. Post again first thing every morning. Exchange digits with those quitters so any rage or anxiety gets aimed here, where we understand it.

As a biologist, you should control the plants... they certainly should not control you. Congrats on your first steps to freedom!

[Biologist42]

so I'm 42 and finally decided to give up the dip. I've been planning this since Fall, 2015 so on my birthday (today) I'm done with it. I've been chewing snuff for over 25 years and if I wasn't eating, sleeping or ****ing, you would see me with a dip in. Today was pretty strange, actually but I thought I did fairly well, lots of urges, nothing seemed normal, sort of spaced-out; I'm sure several of you understand. I kep telling myself that I couldn't get to day #2 without getting through day #1. Actuaqlly, if you don't buy the stuff, how can you start-up again, or so is my motto going into this strange journey. I have 2 kids and am happily married. Here's a fun fact; this is my first admission of quitting. I haven't told my family, my friends, my co-workers - nobody. It's all on me...so here it goes, ever so slowly...99 days to go!