Day 2

[pab1964]

Just an update its day 13 now. As we start the new year its a great feeling to be quit, I hope you all have the same feeling. Other than random strong cravings and dreaming about it last night its good to be thinking about it less, sometimes it only crosses my mind every couple hours.

You're winning JJ! Be damn proud, hold your head high for every second you defeat ole Nicky is a victory! Damn proud of you! Quit on!

[JJD]

Just an update its day 13 now. As we start the new year its a great feeling to be quit, I hope you all have the same feeling. Other than random strong cravings and dreaming about it last night its good to be thinking about it less, sometimes it only crosses my mind every couple hours.

[eyehatecope]

I was out to the bar with my friends last night for the first time since the quit. Many triggers and temptations but I made it, my biggest victory so far with people even holding an open can in my face as tempting as it was it feels way better to deny it. I've been trying to break the oral fix issue also so I even passed up some fake smoky mountain. I know drinking isn't recommended this early in the quit but I think for me life has to go on without the nasty and I need to clear hurdles fast and not look back. My father in law quit after 35 years with the simple its easy to start and easy to quit mind game. Its not that easy for the rest of us but we use this site to deal with it. I hope everyone else is having good luck everyday seems to get better, what a week!

Without this place I never made it. End of story. I'm glad people can do it on their own. Me, I couldn't.


Congrats on defeating the temptations that is a great step. One day at a time brother!

[pete333]

I was out to the bar with my friends last night for the first time since the quit. Many triggers and temptations but I made it, my biggest victory so far with people even holding an open can in my face as tempting as it was it feels way better to deny it. I've been trying to break the oral fix issue also so I even passed up some fake smoky mountain. I know drinking isn't recommended this early in the quit but I think for me life has to go on without the nasty and I need to clear hurdles fast and not look back. My father in law quit after 35 years with the simple its easy to start and easy to quit mind game. Its not that easy for the rest of us but we use this site to deal with it. I hope everyone else is having good luck everyday seems to get better, what a week!

You got this, and enjoy those victories. When you overcome the craves and multiple triggers it is a huge milestone. Stay focused and Quit on!

[JJD]

I was out to the bar with my friends last night for the first time since the quit. Many triggers and temptations but I made it, my biggest victory so far with people even holding an open can in my face as tempting as it was it feels way better to deny it. I've been trying to break the oral fix issue also so I even passed up some fake smoky mountain. I know drinking isn't recommended this early in the quit but I think for me life has to go on without the nasty and I need to clear hurdles fast and not look back. My father in law quit after 35 years with the simple its easy to start and easy to quit mind game. Its not that easy for the rest of us but we use this site to deal with it. I hope everyone else is having good luck everyday seems to get better, what a week!

[eyehatecope]

Pab 1964 I have been ashamed of it also. My 2 year old would act like she was spitting like me all the time and always trying to hand me my can and then halving a spit bottle sitting around in front of family is gross and selfish. I realize there is a long road ahead, I will follow the good advice. Merry Christmas Everyone!

I remember laughing like it was the coolest thing I've seen when my daughter at the age of 4 and 5 spitting in a bottle. I thought it was hilarious. Now, I hate the son of a bitch (my old self) for laughing like I did. Many times during the beginning stages of my quit, a couple months into it, that thought crossed my mind and I would get pissed. What an idiot I was.

[worktowin]

Pab 1964 I have been ashamed of it also. My 2 year old would act like she was spitting like me all the time and always trying to hand me my can and then halving a spit bottle sitting around in front of family is gross and selfish. I realize there is a long road ahead, I will follow the good advice. Merry Christmas Everyone!

What a great gift you have given to yourself and your family!

Keep writing all of the be you are experiencing in this intro. You'll look back at this and be furious at what nicotine did to you. Trust me... You will love the new you.

Winning daily after THOUSANDS of days of losing should feel great.

[JJD]

Pab 1964 I have been ashamed of it also. My 2 year old would act like she was spitting like me all the time and always trying to hand me my can and then halving a spit bottle sitting around in front of family is gross and selfish. I realize there is a long road ahead, I will follow the good advice. Merry Christmas Everyone!

[eyehatecope]

By mistake I hit a wrong digit while trying to text you. I thank you for texting me earlier. Sounds like you are having a good time with the quit right now. Rock on! We have got your back brother.

[pab1964]

JJD it really comes down to how bad you want it. Yes it's tough but so is alot of things in life. It's so damn worth it, its hard to put in words. Notice all the little moments that you're enjoying with your family without hunting your nasty ass bottle. Now that I look back I'm ashamed. Being healthy for are family, the best we can be is huge. Dipping is selfish, not to mention gross and killing us with every dip. Oh well, we're here,put on your big boy pants and do this. Quit on!

[Wt57]

Good job in keeping close to the site and posting roll. You may have the majority of poison out of your system but the battle is only beginning. Changing ways of dealing with those triggers that lead you to dipping must be dealt with and learning new coping skills can be a challenge. Stay close to your group, share numbers, come her to vent, use this tread to record your quit doing these things will help you succeed. Have a great dip free Christmas.

[eyehatecope]

I sent you a text last night as we were dodging tornadoes and such. Glad to see you had a better day. Let me know if I can be an ear, voice or whatever. QUit on!

[Grievous Angel]

Thanks, today was better for the most part must be starting to get the junk out of my system. Cravings come and go and are pretty intense but I've been able to deal with it and move on. For the most part I've been able to stay fairly upbeat without mood or irritability issues.(I hope that doesn't change) The support from all of you has been the reinforcement I've needed when things start to get tough so for that thank you! Looking forward to winning another battle tomorrow.

I see you posted a Day 4. In theory, you're nicotine free! How does freedom feel?

Now it's down to addiction and mind games. And those can be the hardest.

But, still, I figured by Day 3 and 4, I knew I could beat it. You can do. Get involved in your group. They know what you are going through.

[JJD]

Thanks, today was better for the most part must be starting to get the junk out of my system. Cravings come and go and are pretty intense but I've been able to deal with it and move on. For the most part I've been able to stay fairly upbeat without mood or irritability issues.(I hope that doesn't change) The support from all of you has been the reinforcement I've needed when things start to get tough so for that thank you! Looking forward to winning another battle tomorrow.

[Grizzlyhasclaws]

Put everything you got into quitting. It should be the most important thing you are doing right now. You are saving your own life by doing this. Be honest with yourself and everybody. Great chance to clean up all your messes and live a new life of freedom. You just gotta commit and make it the most important thing. You can do it. One day at a time.