Motivated to Quit

[JPAnthony]

Sincere thanks for the replies and support; I just had my very first small victory. Had to fill up at the gas station; went in and purchased a pack of gum, stared at the dip display, shook my head and walked out the gas station. Can't remember the last time I did that...

[pab1964]

KTC Community,

First of all, thanks for taking the time to read my intro. I feel this support system might just be what I need to make this a long-term life-changing decision.

I am 32 years old, active duty military, and dipping tobacco has been a part of my life since I was about 16. Messed around with it off and on during high school, and then it god a bit out of control once I went to college. Backed off a little over the past year or so, but as of yesterday I was still going through a tin every other day.

My wife and I had a baby girl in March. I cannot look at her anymore with the knowledge that I am making the conscious choice to continue something that will very likely kill me someday. I want to be around for her as long as possible. I know everyone says quit for yourself, and for nobody else... but this isn't just about me anymore. My wife has asked me to quit since we began dating in 2011; I owe to myself, and my family, to be done with this once and for all.

I've had several previous semi-successes with quitting thanks to deployments onboard ships where i physically couldn't get my hands on any dip. I'd deploy with 3-4 rolls of Kodiak/Grizzly/Skoal and once it was gone, it was gone. Usually that would earn me 2-3 months of being nicotine free upon return home... but it never stuck. I associate dipping with nearly all my activities; driving in my truck and watching football while drinking beer on Sundays are the worst for me. I am going to try and abstain from alcohol, or at the very least, cut back my consumption as I know damn well it's a trigger for me. For all I know the damage has already been done and I've already got the early stages of oral cancer; I hope to God that is not the case, and I just hope I am not too late in finally taking the ultimate step in the right direction.

Good luck to everyone else out there.

Welcome aboard young man. What you said about quitting for your family, there's nothing wrong with that, but if you do it for yourself they also will reap the rewards, so stay focused for yourself. Get in here post roll so we can start heading you in the right direction. You will get plenty of support and advice but the price is to post roll. I quit with you today!

[Can_I_Kick_It?]

KTC Community,

First of all, thanks for taking the time to read my intro. I feel this support system might just be what I need to make this a long-term life-changing decision.

I am 32 years old, active duty military, and dipping tobacco has been a part of my life since I was about 16. Messed around with it off and on during high school, and then it god a bit out of control once I went to college. Backed off a little over the past year or so, but as of yesterday I was still going through a tin every other day.

My wife and I had a baby girl in March. I cannot look at her anymore with the knowledge that I am making the conscious choice to continue something that will very likely kill me someday. I want to be around for her as long as possible. I know everyone says quit for yourself, and for nobody else... but this isn't just about me anymore. My wife has asked me to quit since we began dating in 2011; I owe to myself, and my family, to be done with this once and for all.

I've had several previous semi-successes with quitting thanks to deployments onboard ships where i physically couldn't get my hands on any dip. I'd deploy with 3-4 rolls of Kodiak/Grizzly/Skoal and once it was gone, it was gone. Usually that would earn me 2-3 months of being nicotine free upon return home... but it never stuck. I associate dipping with nearly all my activities; driving in my truck and watching football while drinking beer on Sundays are the worst for me. I am going to try and abstain from alcohol, or at the very least, cut back my consumption as I know damn well it's a trigger for me. For all I know the damage has already been done and I've already got the early stages of oral cancer; I hope to God that is not the case, and I just hope I am not too late in finally taking the ultimate step in the right direction.

Good luck to everyone else out there.

We can do it, brother. A lot of what you've said resonates with me too.

By the way, thank you for your service to our country. Time to serve ourselves and families now by kicking this shit. 'Finger' to dip.

[Nomore1959]

Nice roll post. Lots of active and former military quitters in here, glad you joined us!

[JPAnthony]

KTC Community,

First of all, thanks for taking the time to read my intro. I feel this support system might just be what I need to make this a long-term life-changing decision.

I am 32 years old, active duty military, and dipping tobacco has been a part of my life since I was about 16. Messed around with it off and on during high school, and then it god a bit out of control once I went to college. Backed off a little over the past year or so, but as of yesterday I was still going through a tin every other day.

My wife and I had a baby girl in March. I cannot look at her anymore with the knowledge that I am making the conscious choice to continue something that will very likely kill me someday. I want to be around for her as long as possible. I know everyone says quit for yourself, and for nobody else... but this isn't just about me anymore. My wife has asked me to quit since we began dating in 2011; I owe to myself, and my family, to be done with this once and for all.

I've had several previous semi-successes with quitting thanks to deployments onboard ships where i physically couldn't get my hands on any dip. I'd deploy with 3-4 rolls of Kodiak/Grizzly/Skoal and once it was gone, it was gone. Usually that would earn me 2-3 months of being nicotine free upon return home... but it never stuck. I associate dipping with nearly all my activities; driving in my truck and watching football while drinking beer on Sundays are the worst for me. I am going to try and abstain from alcohol, or at the very least, cut back my consumption as I know damn well it's a trigger for me. For all I know the damage has already been done and I've already got the early stages of oral cancer; I hope to God that is not the case, and I just hope I am not too late in finally taking the ultimate step in the right direction.

Good luck to everyone else out there.