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Offline JGlav

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Re: New here
« Reply #10 on: February 23, 2017, 01:38:00 PM »
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MIA for 7 days. What a shame. Posting roll works. It's free and quick. Why gamble on doing it any other way... none of which work?
Sometimes I want to scream this ^^^ fact. Post roll honor your word. Nothing and I mean nothing has worked for any of us except post roll first thing and honor your word. Want even more
foundation and strength get some accountability.

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Re: New here
« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2017, 08:39:00 AM »
MIA for 7 days. What a shame. Posting roll works. It's free and quick. Why gamble on doing it any other way... none of which work?

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Re: New here
« Reply #8 on: February 20, 2017, 10:23:00 AM »
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My story is similar to your Tompan. Been hiding my use for years. Wife always knew i did it a little bit, but she has never know how much I was dipping. Hid from family, friends, coworkers that didn't dip, and hell even hid it from some coworkers that did dip. Becoming ashamed more and more that i was addicted and couldn't stop. Always hiding cans everywhere. Today is my day 1. I need to go home tonight and check all the stash spots, toss all the hidden empty cans. Like someone else said, no more excuses for stopping by the local gas station. No more late night, early morning "errands that have to be ran". Crazy some of the crap that I pulled just to get a fix. Even while on family vacations, weddings, funerals. Did some stupid shit.
Chiefbp, I know your story as well and it sure made me chuckle about how smart we thought we were about hiding all our addiction. Checking all of our hiding spots, making sure any of the toilets did not have spit or chew in them etc.

All yes, my days with all the bullshit are finally over!

Tompan and Chiefbp I quit with you today!

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Re: New here
« Reply #7 on: February 20, 2017, 09:59:00 AM »
My story is similar to your Tompan. Been hiding my use for years. Wife always knew i did it a little bit, but she has never know how much I was dipping. Hid from family, friends, coworkers that didn't dip, and hell even hid it from some coworkers that did dip. Becoming ashamed more and more that i was addicted and couldn't stop. Always hiding cans everywhere. Today is my day 1. I need to go home tonight and check all the stash spots, toss all the hidden empty cans. Like someone else said, no more excuses for stopping by the local gas station. No more late night, early morning "errands that have to be ran". Crazy some of the crap that I pulled just to get a fix. Even while on family vacations, weddings, funerals. Did some stupid shit.

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Re: New here
« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2017, 10:39:00 AM »
You have nothing to lose by posting roll.

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Re: New here
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2017, 04:20:00 PM »
Tompan, brother your story is my story. I have also chewed for 4 years and my wife and 5 children never knew. I like you was always leaving for any reason to get that next chew in. Ive been quit for 14 days now, never felt better and also less guilty. However, if it wasn't for posting roll every morning and being committed to the people in may i wouldnt be here at day 14. So if you're serious about quitting and staying quit i highly reccomend posting roll. If you need an ear that has been in your boat pm me and we can exchange digits.

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Re: New here
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2017, 10:19:00 AM »
Go to May 2017 and post roll: topic/30137057/316/. You WILL NOT regret quitting. Post roll and promise not to use today, then wake up and do the same thing tomorrow. Take it one day at a time. You are in for several weeks of awful, but if you can get past that, it gets much easier. PM me if you have any questions.

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Re: New here
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2017, 08:33:00 AM »
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Hey everybody-

Just navigating the site and through I was computer savvy until I stumbled upon this site.

Anyways, IÂ’ll do a quick intro. I was a closet chewer for 4 years, doing about a tin a day with virtually nobody near my inner circle knowing about it. I mainly did it for my long commute, and I was soon sneaking off in my car for any little chore in order to find the next dip. I was tired of hiding this habit from my wife, kids, and friends every single dayÂ… and trust me, they had no clue. After many very unsuccessful attempts to quit cold turkey, I had no idea how I was going to quit.

Then, almost 2 weeks ago I finally found the motivation to give me a boost for that change. My wife scheduled a family vacation for 8 days. I made it a point to always have a family member by my side the entire trip in order to keep the urges away from me. Five days after returning home (today) I still have strong urges, but the progress feels way too good to go backwards now. IÂ’m feeling great and ready for roll call.
This. Is. Awesome.

You are not alone. You aren't the only ninja around. You will not believe how good it feels to not have to lie and hide anymore. To not make up excuses to go to 7-11 at 11pm. To no longer frantically triple check your vehicle for evidence. To stop freaking out about hiding tins in suitcases or in your sock or underwear. To not triple check your teeth in the mirror. Now... you can just be free.

One day at a time bro, freedom will be yours. The urges subside. The freedom doesn't. Each day is a win; while it may be a struggle at times, you are winning at something that you lost at for a long time. And winning at this makes you an honest man that isn't hiding an addiction in shame.

Since I've quit, I've also shared my journey with people (including some family members) that would never have believed I struggled with this addiction. Probably much like you, I'm the last person you'd ever guess would chew like a madman. But we did. FUCK THAT! If I can help, shoot me a PM... I wore your shoes for a long time bro. These new ones feel a whole lot better.

-worktowin
Hey man... I know you've read this over and over and have thought "this is crazy...posting roll won't help me". Trust me. It works. Posting roll is THE difference between stopping and quitting. You need this place and this place needs you. Join us. Post roll.

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Re: New here
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2017, 04:27:00 PM »
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Hey everybody-

Just navigating the site and through I was computer savvy until I stumbled upon this site.

Anyways, IÂ’ll do a quick intro. I was a closet chewer for 4 years, doing about a tin a day with virtually nobody near my inner circle knowing about it. I mainly did it for my long commute, and I was soon sneaking off in my car for any little chore in order to find the next dip. I was tired of hiding this habit from my wife, kids, and friends every single dayÂ… and trust me, they had no clue. After many very unsuccessful attempts to quit cold turkey, I had no idea how I was going to quit.

Then, almost 2 weeks ago I finally found the motivation to give me a boost for that change. My wife scheduled a family vacation for 8 days. I made it a point to always have a family member by my side the entire trip in order to keep the urges away from me. Five days after returning home (today) I still have strong urges, but the progress feels way too good to go backwards now. IÂ’m feeling great and ready for roll call.
This. Is. Awesome.

You are not alone. You aren't the only ninja around. You will not believe how good it feels to not have to lie and hide anymore. To not make up excuses to go to 7-11 at 11pm. To no longer frantically triple check your vehicle for evidence. To stop freaking out about hiding tins in suitcases or in your sock or underwear. To not triple check your teeth in the mirror. Now... you can just be free.

One day at a time bro, freedom will be yours. The urges subside. The freedom doesn't. Each day is a win; while it may be a struggle at times, you are winning at something that you lost at for a long time. And winning at this makes you an honest man that isn't hiding an addiction in shame.

Since I've quit, I've also shared my journey with people (including some family members) that would never have believed I struggled with this addiction. Probably much like you, I'm the last person you'd ever guess would chew like a madman. But we did. FUCK THAT! If I can help, shoot me a PM... I wore your shoes for a long time bro. These new ones feel a whole lot better.

-worktowin

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New here
« on: February 15, 2017, 04:00:00 PM »
Hey everybody-

Just navigating the site and through I was computer savvy until I stumbled upon this site.

Anyways, IÂ’ll do a quick intro. I was a closet chewer for 4 years, doing about a tin a day with virtually nobody near my inner circle knowing about it. I mainly did it for my long commute, and I was soon sneaking off in my car for any little chore in order to find the next dip. I was tired of hiding this habit from my wife, kids, and friends every single dayÂ… and trust me, they had no clue. After many very unsuccessful attempts to quit cold turkey, I had no idea how I was going to quit.

Then, almost 2 weeks ago I finally found the motivation to give me a boost for that change. My wife scheduled a family vacation for 8 days. I made it a point to always have a family member by my side the entire trip in order to keep the urges away from me. Five days after returning home (today) I still have strong urges, but the progress feels way too good to go backwards now. IÂ’m feeling great and ready for roll call.