Hello everyone. I'm Brian and have been at this habit for 20 years. Like many others I've tried quitting numerous times and have obviously failed every time. In the last 5 years I've gone from a can every 2-3 days to a can a day and in the process have had biopsies done on both my lip and tongue, and although I was scarred for my life I continued this nasty habit. It's been especially hard for me to stop because my dad dips, my friends dip, and my wife prefers that I dip (she has seen me try to quit in the past and I'm severely moody). Support wise I have no one. Two days ago I made a commitment to quit. Day 1 was horrible, day 2 was worse. I was so proud of myself for getting through day 2 when out of the blue I found myself running to the store for a can (and I don't even know why). I chewed half a can last night. I was so disappointed in myself. I spent half the night searching the web for help and found this website. I was amazed how many others are going through the same problems I'm having. I'm turning 40 this year and want to be free and clear from this habit before my birthday. So here I am....Day 1 again, my last day 1. Here comes the FOG.
Brian-
Hang with it. I'm just making it through the first day myself. I've only been on this site for a few hours and already feel a pretty strong sense of support. Hopefully you've posted roll. We'll hit these first 100 days together. As for the mood swings, I understand. My wife has told me in explicit detail how bad off they get. Just remember it's not their fault. If you need to have a case of red ass, come on here and do it. That's what we are here for.
Remember how you felt when you wrote that post. That is how Nicotine has made you feel....helpless, weak, out of control of your own actions. Remember that, because you never want to feel that way again. In quiting dip I have felt, angry, depressed, foggy, but not once have I felt weak, or helpless. Brian, every day you need to take power over yourself. Is it hard? yes. Is it impossible....not even close. I'm glad you posted roll, now you've made a promise to us all. Make the same promise tomorrow. You can do this.
hey Brian,
glad you made it here...you're not here by accident.
Dipping is not a habit. It is something all nicotine addicts do/did.
have you met the nicotine addict in the mirror??
that's right you're a drug addict...just like me and 40,000 others here...soooooooo how bad do you want to "be quit"?
What would you give to be quit?
Would you logon on to this site and give your word daily?
Your word is good right?
Would you read everything here, drink the koolaid, listen to other "quit" quitters?
Can you humble yourself and quit for just YOU ODAAT (one day at a time)?
Do you realize those attempts at quitting were merely stoppages?
Well this is how it is done here at KTC...
1. post roll (everyday your feet hit the floor)
2. keep your word all day (your word is good, right?)
3. make it to bed, wake and repeat.
The tools to get quit and remain quit are here...you cannot buy a better system or group of supporters anywhere,period
You can do this...I am, my group is, 40,000 quitters are...you're not alone.
Cheers.
