18 days

[satarch1]

Congrats on your 18 days quit! Let me point out few issues with you post and you attitude:

1) I keep it in my tackle box. Don't ask why...it's like an antique to me.
Antique or not - open it and flush it. Addicts will dip about anything, plus it will make you feel better.

2) Will I change?
That is 100% up to you. Share you victories and struggles with your family, they will understand why you are pissy at time. Post here or in the chat room is you want to be pissed at someone, not your family. We are all addicts and can match or beat anything you have been through.

3) They are smarter than me. Finally, I have listened to them.
Good thing they are not the "Spitting Image of You" (QT).

4) I hope it's not too late.
It's only too late when you are 6 feet under - but the next dip could be the one that starts the big C, triggers a heart attack or a stroke.

What the fuck does hope have to do with it. Hope is for pussies and quittin sure aint for pussies. NO HOPE! Stay quit and you will know it's not too late.

5) You won't like this, but I miss it.
We all miss it like an old buddy - but this buddy was trying to kill you and screw your wife! Some friend he turned out to be, but we sure had some good times.

6) I've spent my entire adult life with dip, I know nothing else.
Welcome to the club! Like I said we are all addicts and most have dipped and can a day to 3 cans a day for most or all of our adult life. Face each trigger as a challenge, each one you beat will make you stronger. Mow the yard - FUCK YOU NIC BITCH! Go for a long drive - FUCK YOU NIC BITCH, ETC. I think you get it.

7) I am scared.
Scared is ok - giving in is not. Have a plan, get some numbers. Make a call before you buy a tin and sign the Contract to Give Up. You gotta get permission from a quit brother before you can cave (oh, that will never happen).

8) I will be here to help you
Yes you will - Pass It Forward

Remember it's 100% up to you!!!

Thank you Fran Pro. Very good words. I've printed them and hung them by my desk...along with a couple others.

Thanks to the rest of you, too. I've read your posts. You are inspirational.

[Franpro]

Congrats on your 18 days quit! Let me point out few issues with you post and you attitude:

1) I keep it in my tackle box. Don't ask why...it's like an antique to me.
Antique or not - open it and flush it. Addicts will dip about anything, plus it will make you feel better.

2) Will I change?
That is 100% up to you. Share you victories and struggles with your family, they will understand why you are pissy at time. Post here or in the chat room is you want to be pissed at someone, not your family. We are all addicts and can match or beat anything you have been through.

3) They are smarter than me. Finally, I have listened to them.
Good thing they are not the "Spitting Image of You" (QT).

4) I hope it's not too late.
It's only too late when you are 6 feet under - but the next dip could be the one that starts the big C, triggers a heart attack or a stroke.

What the fuck does hope have to do with it. Hope is for pussies and quittin sure aint for pussies. NO HOPE! Stay quit and you will know it's not too late.

5) You won't like this, but I miss it.
We all miss it like an old buddy - but this buddy was trying to kill you and screw your wife! Some friend he turned out to be, but we sure had some good times.

6) I've spent my entire adult life with dip, I know nothing else.
Welcome to the club! Like I said we are all addicts and most have dipped and can a day to 3 cans a day for most or all of our adult life. Face each trigger as a challenge, each one you beat will make you stronger. Mow the yard - FUCK YOU NIC BITCH! Go for a long drive - FUCK YOU NIC BITCH, ETC. I think you get it.

7) I am scared.
Scared is ok - giving in is not. Have a plan, get some numbers. Make a call before you buy a tin and sign the Contract to Give Up. You gotta get permission from a quit brother before you can cave (oh, that will never happen).

8) I will be here to help you
Yes you will - Pass It Forward

Remember it's 100% up to you!!!

[visamoht]

You should have my number, if not PM me. I have yours. I will always have your back. 23 years of the shit, almost cost me my marriage, I can certainly relate. Hang tough, it definitely gets better. Keep coming back here.

[atv1231]

Thats my life story too. good luck. Whatever you do, don't turn back or fall for that "just one time" thing.

[Buckfever36]

Sorry, just trying to get your attention.

After 18 days of this shit, I figured I'd better introduce myself. Today has been a tough ass day and I now know I'm in this for good. I'll be here, whether you like me or not!

I've been dipping Copenhagen for over 28 years. I actually own an unused can dated Jan 21, 1980. I keep it in my tackle box. Don't ask why...it's like an antique to me.

I spent the first 10-12 years of marriage hiding my dip from my wife. I told her I would quit after we were married. I never did. This was the biggest lie of my life. I've been married almost 21 years, I can't remeber spending a single one of those without dip. It scares me. I love my wife dearly, but i've never been married without dip.

Will I change?

I have two wonderful boys (young men), 14 and 17. My 17 year old told me about this website in early March. I am so proud of him...both of them. They know I've been a dumbass for many years and have tried to convince me to quit. They are smarter than me. Finally, I have listened to them.

I hope it's not too late.

I know every dip hiding trick in the book. I could write a novel. You won't like this, but I miss it. I've spent my entire adult life with dip, married with dip, had kids with dip. I know no activites without dip. I know nothing else.

I am scared.

After 18 days of this shit, I realize this is going to be one tough row. I also realize you are here to help me.....and someday....

I will be here to help you

Satarch1,

Your not alone, like you I had dipped for nearly 30 years. I had tried many times to quit but failed.

Then I found this site and things changed, I now have been quit for 88 days something I never thought I would be able to say.

So I'm not an expert at this but if you need to talk PM me and my number is yours. You're doing great and keep it up it gets better.

[satarch1]

After 18 days of this shit, I figured I'd better introduce myself. Today has been a tough ass day and I now know I'm in this for good. I'll be here, whether you like me or not!

I've been dipping Copenhagen for over 28 years. I actually own an unused can dated Jan 21, 1980. I keep it in my tackle box. Don't ask why...it's like an antique to me.

I spent the first 10-12 years of marriage hiding my dip from my wife. I told her I would quit after we were married. I never did. This was the biggest lie of my life. I've been married almost 21 years, I can't remeber spending a single one of those without dip. It scares me. I love my wife dearly, but i've never been married without dip. Will I change?

I have two wonderful boys (young men), 14 and 17. My 17 year old told me about this website in early March. I am so proud of him...both of them. They know I've been a dumbass for many years and have tried to convince me to quit. They are smarter than me. Finally, I have listened to them. I hope it's not too late.

I know every dip hiding trick in the book. I could write a novel. You won't like this, but I miss it. I've spent my entire adult life with dip, married with dip, had kids with dip. I know no activites without dip. I know nothing else. I am scared.

After 18 days of this shit, I realize this is going to be one tough row. I also realize you are here to help me.....and someday....I will be here to help you