New to group - day 43

[Bean]

I guess you're another one of those guys who thinks mouth cancer, chemotherapy, disfiguring surgery and jaw removal, then death doesn't sound like fun, huh? Weirdo.

Congrats on your choice! Stay strong, stay quit brother.

[Want2Quit]

Sorry I questioned you without seeing the introduction as you usually don't get a new member that is 43 days in. Congrats and I can't stress enough like cbird to post roll everyday as early as possible. Nice to have you to quit with us.

[Mthomas3824]

Good morning,

I have dipped for 8 years straight, yeah Ive tried to quit for a couple weeks maybe a month but nothing worked. But I told myself that this time would be different and it is, I am on day 43 and my life is hell right now. The first couple of weeks were easy, but damn if i can erase the last couple of weeks from my life I would in a heart beat. It started with dizziness and depression, then added fatigue, lack of sleep, anxiety attacks, palpitations, headaches and lack of motivation. I search for the reason why I'm having these issues and found it here. It is my body getting used to not having nicotine, and it is a pain in the ass. Im not sure if I have cravings but the only reason I want a dip is to see if these symptoms go away and return to "normal." If I am half way through this process there is no effing way I am going to start over or try to do this again.

Welcome to KTC.

The day I quit was a huge wake up call. I finally accepted and understood what addiction is. I looked at my can of skoal. I remember so vividly wondering why I chose to be late for work to buy my can. I said to myself, "why did I have to buy this? I don't even like this crap anymore." Of course those thoughts came after I had my nic fit satisfied.

Came to KTC, read a ton, wrote a ton. The education and understanding of how to quit....I am so grateful. It is a simple process. It is a lot of pain and suffering to earn your freedom back.

If you do this and follow the advice with exactness, you will be quit for good! Freedom from vice is work. Its a great work and the daily victory is sweet!

Break the shackles that bind you and walk through hell so that you can finally be free my friend.

Again welcome, get to know your September group and do this!

[ntartick]

Good morning,

I have dipped for 8 years straight, yeah Ive tried to quit for a couple weeks maybe a month but nothing worked. But I told myself that this time would be different and it is, I am on day 43 and my life is hell right now. The first couple of weeks were easy, but damn if i can erase the last couple of weeks from my life I would in a heart beat. It started with dizziness and depression, then added fatigue, lack of sleep, anxiety attacks, palpitations, headaches and lack of motivation. I search for the reason why I'm having these issues and found it here. It is my body getting used to not having nicotine, and it is a pain in the ass. Im not sure if I have cravings but the only reason I want a dip is to see if these symptoms go away and return to "normal." If I am half way through this process there is no effing way I am going to start over or try to do this again.

amrap, glad to have you on board. Listen to cbird he is one bad ass quitter and knows the ropes and the importance of posting roll. As far as the physical conditions, that is pretty par for the course. Your body is acclimating to life without nicotine and trying to resume normal functions. Best advise is to monitor your symptoms and see a doctor if they persist.

The next best piece of advise I can give you is read everything on this site. Everyone here has gone through or is going through the same things you are and chances are they have written about it.

One last piece of advice and then I am done. Get involved with your brothers quit and stay connected. We have seen too many people keep their distance and cave because they were not connected. Exchange phone numbers, PM, e-mail, post stay involved and active and that will help your quit immensely.

PM me if you need anything or if you need another number in your arsenal of quit.

[cbird65]

Good morning,

I have dipped for 8 years straight, yeah Ive tried to quit for a couple weeks maybe a month but nothing worked. But I told myself that this time would be different and it is, I am on day 43 and my life is hell right now. The first couple of weeks were easy, but damn if i can erase the last couple of weeks from my life I would in a heart beat. It started with dizziness and depression, then added fatigue, lack of sleep, anxiety attacks, palpitations, headaches and lack of motivation. I search for the reason why I'm having these issues and found it here. It is my body getting used to not having nicotine, and it is a pain in the ass. Im not sure if I have cravings but the only reason I want a dip is to see if these symptoms go away and return to "normal." If I am half way through this process there is no effing way I am going to start over or try to do this again.

Good decision on kicking your nicotine habit to the curb. This site can help. There are no short cuts, but here are some links that will help you navigate this site. Rule number one, this is a no nicotine site, period, end of story.

Biggest thing to do is get acquainted with this site. Highly recommend you go here: WELCOME CENTER

What to Expect When You Quit Dipping

This a a NO NICOTINE SITE, period, no discussion.

We "Post Roll Call" daily ( our promise to ourselves and to our brothers not to use nicotine today)- We DO THIS DAILY
Make posting roll the first step of your daily proactive quit.

PRE AUGUST HOF 2012

How to post roll

Read, read, read: Read for knowledge, to fight a crave, combat a cave or sheer entertainment
Intros
Hall of Fame Speeches
Words of Wisdom

Need to CHAT

PM if I can help

[amrap]

Good morning,

I have dipped for 8 years straight, yeah Ive tried to quit for a couple weeks maybe a month but nothing worked. But I told myself that this time would be different and it is, I am on day 43 and my life is hell right now. The first couple of weeks were easy, but damn if i can erase the last couple of weeks from my life I would in a heart beat. It started with dizziness and depression, then added fatigue, lack of sleep, anxiety attacks, palpitations, headaches and lack of motivation. I search for the reason why I'm having these issues and found it here. It is my body getting used to not having nicotine, and it is a pain in the ass. Im not sure if I have cravings but the only reason I want a dip is to see if these symptoms go away and return to "normal." If I am half way through this process there is no effing way I am going to start over or try to do this again.