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Re: Intro
« Reply #10 on: March 31, 2018, 11:42:00 AM »
Today is the quarter way mark to 100. So far, it’s been easy. Thanks to an on going “health scare”. I regret ever starting the nasty habit. I started in college when I played football. Everyone did it to include several coaches. So why not try it right? I threw up the very first time, I thought why would anyone do this $h1t!? After a few more pinches, it became a regular habit for the next 8 years. I still have cravings every couple hours but strong enough to power through. I replaced the tobacco/nic cravings with sugar (I.e. candy, soda, ice cream, etc). It’s beem great to enjoy these treats as I haven’t really eaten these things consistently since I was a kid. I also drank a pot of coffee per day, nearly 4 times my daily intake before. This took a toll on my body. I gained about 5 pounds and is killing my esophagus. I was diagnosed with gerd ( chronic acid reflux disease) a few years back... The irritability has subsided a lot since I quit. For those getting ready to quit, warn your co workers, family of the nic rage. They will understand (some will any way).
Ihaven’t had any alcohol since my quit. II don’t trust myself to drink yet knowing there is a strong probability that I will get the “screw it” mind mentality and throw a lip turd in. I was not an alcoholic by any means, just drank beers on a Saturday along with a few cans of cope wintergreen. When I quit, I can honestly say that I feel so freaking great, sleeping in and being more active with my family. No longer do I wake up with nasty sores from dipping and drinking. Quitting so far has been awesome as I post roll every day and watch my days quit accumulate.

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Re: Intro
« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2018, 03:09:00 PM »
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Hey Terps,

I love your name. You must be a Maryland fan. Glad to see. I am a fellow Marylander but much older.

Welcome to the group. Here are some words of wisdom I like to share:

The main way to be successful is to just decide that you have quit. Once you stop the negotiating in your head as to whether you will do one more or not the rest becomes far more simple.

Next, you will learn to distract your attention from your desire for a dip to anything else that interests you. This ability to change your focus will guarantee your success and make your quit that much easier.

When you place a dip in your mouth, your brain releases sugars. Well, those sugars are now going to be gone.

However, you can replace them with OJ or other fruit juices with sugar. This will provide some comfort, especially on your initial quit days.

Make sure to exercise with weights and cardio when you feel that nagging tension in your muscles, you feel that rage, when you can not sleep and when you cannot focus. Exercise really helps.

Here is one that most people overlook. Get at least 3 square meals a day. Hunger can really bring on those urges so squash those urges before they come. Eat full healthy meals and do not let yourself get excessively hungry. You will see this helps a great deal.

I waited until I was 59 quit after using tobacco for 40 years. You are wise to quit now.

I quit with you today.

Dundippin day 920
Thanks! I am from the great state of (western) Maryland born and raised. IÂ’m a huge terps fan as you can probably tell with my user name haha! Nice to hear from a fellow Marylander.
Thank you for your advice. IÂ’ve been doing well so far. This forum really helps. IÂ’m past most of the physical side effects, itÂ’s mostly mental at this point in time. There are certain activities that I come across like shoveling snow where I would usually put a dip in like yesterday. I was able to power though with out caving. Whenever I crave a dip, I find a distraction and keep my mind off of it. The herbal dip has helped out a lot especially the first week. IÂ’m not doing the fake stuff as much because itÂ’s expensive. I just take one day at a time. IÂ’m sure IÂ’ll have many more cravings especially as it warms up. Yard work and fishing will be a challenge but confident IÂ’ll power through just like IÂ’ve done in the first 16 days!

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Re: Intro
« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2018, 02:17:00 PM »
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How do I get added to the accountablility spreadsheet? IÂ’ve been posting roll successfully (I think) the past three days.
You are on the spreadsheet Terps. Not at the bottom if you were looking there, because you've been quit for several days, so you already have a head start!
Thanks!

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Re: Intro
« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2018, 09:59:00 AM »
Hey Terps,

I love your name. You must be a Maryland fan. Glad to see. I am a fellow Marylander but much older.

Welcome to the group. Here are some words of wisdom I like to share:

The main way to be successful is to just decide that you have quit. Once you stop the negotiating in your head as to whether you will do one more or not the rest becomes far more simple.

Next, you will learn to distract your attention from your desire for a dip to anything else that interests you. This ability to change your focus will guarantee your success and make your quit that much easier.

When you place a dip in your mouth, your brain releases sugars. Well, those sugars are now going to be gone.

However, you can replace them with OJ or other fruit juices with sugar. This will provide some comfort, especially on your initial quit days.

Make sure to exercise with weights and cardio when you feel that nagging tension in your muscles, you feel that rage, when you can not sleep and when you cannot focus. Exercise really helps.

Here is one that most people overlook. Get at least 3 square meals a day. Hunger can really bring on those urges so squash those urges before they come. Eat full healthy meals and do not let yourself get excessively hungry. You will see this helps a great deal.

I waited until I was 59 quit after using tobacco for 40 years. You are wise to quit now.

I quit with you today.

Dundippin day 920

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Re: Intro
« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2018, 01:54:00 AM »
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How do I get added to the accountablility spreadsheet? IÂ’ve been posting roll successfully (I think) the past three days.
You are on the spreadsheet Terps. Not at the bottom if you were looking there, because you've been quit for several days, so you already have a head start!
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Re: Intro
« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2018, 09:30:00 AM »
How do I get added to the accountablility spreadsheet? IÂ’ve been posting roll successfully (I think) the past three days.

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Re: Intro
« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2018, 09:30:00 AM »
Jump in, and don't quit alone.
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Re: Intro
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2018, 06:57:00 AM »
12 days alone is bad ass!

I joined this place on day 16. The toughest day of my life. I came here and had a bunch of guys tell me to go to a quit group. Sounded lame, but I did it. HavenÂ’t missed a day sense. These guys (and a girl!) are going through the same things at the same time that you and I are. It means that you are t alone. And thatÂ’s the real beauty of this place. The info and tips and all that are great... but the team approach is what really works.

IÂ’m honored to quit with you, but I hope you follow SamÂ’s advice. YouÂ’ll never regret your decision.

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Re: Intro
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2018, 09:27:00 PM »
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Hello all. IÂ’m 29 and finally decided to quit. I always said I would quit when I meet my next girlfriend, get married, have kids, etc. Well I accomplished all that and still dipping strong. I started noticing changes in my body and realized that IÂ’m no longer invincible. So, when dipping caused more anxiety than soothing it, I decided it was time. IÂ’ve been dipping for the past 8 years. The last 6 had been an average 1-1.5 cans a day. IÂ’ve attempted to quit (seriously) once and made it 4 days. My dip of choice is Copenhagen WG. IÂ’m currently in day 12 of my quit. IÂ’ve been on KTC just about every day, looking for tips, suggestions, and advice which helped. Until I hit today, day 12. Today was really hard. So, thatÂ’s why IÂ’m here. I want to take the next step and hold myself accountable. The fake chews help out a lot as IÂ’ve tried several already. I really like Smokey mountain WG and cowboy coffee chew. So with all that being said, hereÂ’s to one more day being quit!
Welcome, man! Nearly two weeks on your own is fantastic! There's no need to keep going it alone, though. If you're looking for accountability, your next step is to get over to the June quit group and start posting roll. If you've been reading around on the site, I'm sure you know that.

Looking forward to seeing you on roll, Terps!
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Intro
« on: March 18, 2018, 07:41:00 PM »
Hello all. IÂ’m 29 and finally decided to quit. I always said I would quit when I meet my next girlfriend, get married, have kids, etc. Well I accomplished all that and still dipping strong. I started noticing changes in my body and realized that IÂ’m no longer invincible. So, when dipping caused more anxiety than soothing it, I decided it was time. IÂ’ve been dipping for the past 8 years. The last 6 had been an average 1-1.5 cans a day. IÂ’ve attempted to quit (seriously) once and made it 4 days. My dip of choice is Copenhagen WG. IÂ’m currently in day 12 of my quit. IÂ’ve been on KTC just about every day, looking for tips, suggestions, and advice which helped. Until I hit today, day 12. Today was really hard. So, thatÂ’s why IÂ’m here. I want to take the next step and hold myself accountable. The fake chews help out a lot as IÂ’ve tried several already. I really like Smokey mountain WG and cowboy coffee chew. So with all that being said, hereÂ’s to one more day being quit!