Hi, I've been dipping on and off since 1990. Quit twice for a few months, but didn't last. Last time I tried to quit was January 2009, it lasted 2 months and then I was back on board with the can.
Averaging a Can a day since late 1990 I'd say. That means I've spent over 24K on dip. Damn I'm dumb. That's the first time I've ever estimated the cost. Anyway, I know it's going to kill me if I don't stop.
So I spit my dip out and registered for this site. I have a can and half left, one in my office desk drawer and one in my car. Should I chuck them in the trash or give them to someone who dips?
I'm about 1 hour in as of right now and I feel like I need another one, I'll resist and post again tomorrow. I will quit.
Dump your cans out now, don't throw them or give them away.
Quitting is really simple.
Read everything on here, post roll call each morning and don't dip. Wow....that sounds so easy, doesn't it?
If you read through the other intro's you may see some of my same words on them but they always hold true so I will just repeat them...
You are in for one nasty fight but you have the tools here to make it.
Go load yourself up with gum, mints, fake chew, seeds and beef jerky. Also get some member phone numbers right now, they will help you through the rough parts.
Next, exercise to exhaustion every single day and drink so much water that you feel like you may bust. Both of these will help.
Make sure your wife reads about what you are going through. 99% chance that you are going to be a short fussed dick for the next 3-4 weeks. Try not to take it out on her and the kids. Get on here and take it out on us, we will be fine.
I quit with you.
Thank you. I will dump them. I'll report back tomorrow.
I texted my wife and told her I quit today. If anyone sends me their phone # I'll call if I need support. Filling my water cup at work right now. Will walk with the kids tonight for Halloween.
At least my quit date will be easy to remember!
Nice Job Griz. Now read everything in the "Welcome Center." (Pink button up and to your left) Pay special attention to how/why we post roll. It is the foundation of our quits.
You will report to the February PRE HOF group. THat means you will reach 100 days quit in Feb.
For now, figure out how to post roll, and get it done.
Read everything on here. It got me through many of the worst times.
Welcome.
Welcome grizzlyhasclaws to the Best of YOUR life!
Your (attempted quits) stoppages did nothing for you as you did not have the tools/weapons or knowledge of the enemy!
You're not here by accident.
I am 525 days quit on my first and last quit! I put the poison in my mouth every waking hour for 30 years. Real stupid and really just committing slow suicide. Yes, it will kill you. It killed my mom and all of her family. It is a real poison, regardless who says different.
We quit every a.m. by:
Posting roll (our promise to ourselves and others that we will not use TODAY, just today.)
Keep our word...your word is good, right?
Wake and repeat!
Before you know it, your quit daze will stack up bigger than Dolly Partons hooters!
If my sorry dumbass can do this, then I know that YOU can TOO...
ODAAT = one day at a time.
NAFAR = never again for any reason!
You're in the right place, gather you weapons, phone numbers, read everyday in here. Get your anger out in chat, instead of the family.
Welcome...make this YOUR quit!
I'll quit with YOU today.
Cheers.