I quit today 1/6/2016

[13usted]

Dipping since I was 16 and am now 38. Progressively gotten worse as the years went on with school, then work, then marriage, then kids. But I'm not quitting for them but quitting for myself. I've tried multiple times and even joined this site in September only to tell myself afterwards that I would just have one dip a day at night as I was going through a tin a day. That lasted for 2 weeks and then I went right back to a tin a day due to stressers of my wife being in the hospital (all is well with her btw).

So this is the time. It needs to end. I need to get rid of my triggers of when I'm driving to have a dip, when I'm on the toilet to have a dip, when I'm at a movie to have a dip, when I go fishing have a dip, when I'm with friends just having a few beers have a dip, etc. I need to just go for a walk and get this out of my system. It is time and I will just have to go about it hour by hour as I know in 2 hours and in 4 hours I'm going to want the dip when I drive home and tonight after everyone goes to bed to watch a little sports on TV and put in a dip. It's time. I've quit before for 20 days only to just think after that, "ehh...why not. wasn't so bad I can have this in my life again" I just need to stop it completely and save money and get rest and enjoy life not being a slave to when I can have a dip.

The time is now...and I will need your support.

-JB

Welcome to KTC Emperor Palpatine. Or shall I address you without the "Emperor"?

You will never successfully remove all the triggers, but you can better prepare for them.

I used to dip when I fished, or worked, or walked or hell everywhere. Find an alternative, use fake dip if you have to for some time. Your addiction is both chemical and physical. There are lots of sources of fake dip, and I can say that I used them for about a year and then just quit them with ease. I still have an emergency can of fake with me at all times just in case too much life happens and I need an edge. I am proud to say that I have not needed it and I am glad but I stay prepared.

Drinking lots of water helps as does exercise which you eluded to with the "taking a walk". Pushups or situps work wonders too. I also used cinnamon candies to help power through some days.

Just remember that you are an addict because of your actions and decisions, never ever let the rage or cravings push you into taking that rage out on anyone else. when it gets that bad find a punching bag or just run a mile. Kick your own ass for a little bit.

Other than that get to know others on here, post roll daily and exchange phone numbers with other quitters as that takes your quit from a lonely keyboard punch into real world accountability.

Welcome

You can call me either or if you really want to go deep, call me Lord Sidious.

What is fake dip? In all my years I've only resorted to sunflower seeds...never really knew there was fake dip. Maybe the gas stations I go to don't have it as an option? Seeds only give me a really salty and dehydrated mouth after a while so if there is another option to slowly ween my oral fixation away, let me know and if it is at a gas station or some other place that I can drive to in the twin cities.

-Palp

Smokey Mountain is sold at Walmart. I haven't seen any of the others, unless its online purchasing only.

[Palpatine]

Dipping since I was 16 and am now 38. Progressively gotten worse as the years went on with school, then work, then marriage, then kids. But I'm not quitting for them but quitting for myself. I've tried multiple times and even joined this site in September only to tell myself afterwards that I would just have one dip a day at night as I was going through a tin a day.

So this is the time. It needs to end. I need to get rid of my triggers of when I'm driving to have a dip, when I'm on the toilet to have a dip, when I'm at a movie to have a dip, when I go fishing have a dip, when I'm with friends just having a few beers have a dip, etc. I need to just go for a walk and get this out of my system. It is time and I will just have to go about it hour by hour as I know in 2 hours and in 4 hours I'm going to want the dip when I drive home and tonight after everyone goes to bed to watch a little sports on TV and put in a dip. It's time. I've quit before for 20 days only to just think after that, "ehh...why not. wasn't so bad I can have this in my life again" I just need to stop it completely and save money and get rest and enjoy life not being a slave to when I can have a dip.

The time is now...and I will need your support.

-JB

Welcome to KTC Emperor Palpatine. Or shall I address you without the "Emperor"?

You will never successfully remove all the triggers, but you can better prepare for them.

I used to dip when I fished, or worked, or walked or hell everywhere. Find an alternative, use fake dip if you have to for some time. Your addiction is both chemical and physical. There are lots of sources of fake dip, and I can say that I used them for about a year and then just quit them with ease. I still have an emergency can of fake with me at all times just in case too much life happens and I need an edge. I am proud to say that I have not needed it and I am glad but I stay prepared.

Drinking lots of water helps as does exercise which you eluded to with the "taking a walk". Pushups or situps work wonders too. I also used cinnamon candies to help power through some days.

Just remember that you are an addict because of your actions and decisions, never ever let the rage or cravings push you into taking that rage out on anyone else. when it gets that bad find a punching bag or just run a mile. Kick your own ass for a little bit.

Other than that get to know others on here, post roll daily and exchange phone numbers with other quitters as that takes your quit from a lonely keyboard punch into real world accountability.

Welcome

You can call me either or if you really want to go deep, call me Lord Sidious.

What is fake dip? In all my years I've only resorted to sunflower seeds...never really knew there was fake dip. Maybe the gas stations I go to don't have it as an option? Seeds only give me a really salty and dehydrated mouth after a while so if there is another option to slowly ween my oral fixation away, let me know and if it is at a gas station or some other place that I can drive to in the twin cities.

-Palp

[13usted]

The time is now, and the suck will be exactly that, but we are here to help. Unless I was sleeping or in a work meeting, I always had a dip in my lip. It's been tough because the trigger for me is literally just being awake!!! So, I went to Walmart and bought some Smoky Mountain Wintergreen and that has helped a TON with the craving, but has done NOTHING for the suck of the fog and other crap that comes with the first few days. But, we in April are here and ready to bring you on board. Post roll, promise you'll quit with us for today and abide...We'll get there!

[Pinched]

Dipping since I was 16 and am now 38. Progressively gotten worse as the years went on with school, then work, then marriage, then kids. But I'm not quitting for them but quitting for myself. I've tried multiple times and even joined this site in September only to tell myself afterwards that I would just have one dip a day at night as I was going through a tin a day. That lasted for 2 weeks and then I went right back to a tin a day due to stressers of my wife being in the hospital (all is well with her btw).

So this is the time. It needs to end. I need to get rid of my triggers of when I'm driving to have a dip, when I'm on the toilet to have a dip, when I'm at a movie to have a dip, when I go fishing have a dip, when I'm with friends just having a few beers have a dip, etc. I need to just go for a walk and get this out of my system. It is time and I will just have to go about it hour by hour as I know in 2 hours and in 4 hours I'm going to want the dip when I drive home and tonight after everyone goes to bed to watch a little sports on TV and put in a dip. It's time. I've quit before for 20 days only to just think after that, "ehh...why not. wasn't so bad I can have this in my life again" I just need to stop it completely and save money and get rest and enjoy life not being a slave to when I can have a dip.

The time is now...and I will need your support.

-JB

Welcome to KTC Emperor Palpatine. Or shall I address you without the "Emperor"?

You will never successfully remove all the triggers, but you can better prepare for them.

I used to dip when I fished, or worked, or walked or hell everywhere. Find an alternative, use fake dip if you have to for some time. Your addiction is both chemical and physical. There are lots of sources of fake dip, and I can say that I used them for about a year and then just quit them with ease. I still have an emergency can of fake with me at all times just in case too much life happens and I need an edge. I am proud to say that I have not needed it and I am glad but I stay prepared.

Drinking lots of water helps as does exercise which you eluded to with the "taking a walk". Pushups or situps work wonders too. I also used cinnamon candies to help power through some days.

Just remember that you are an addict because of your actions and decisions, never ever let the rage or cravings push you into taking that rage out on anyone else. when it gets that bad find a punching bag or just run a mile. Kick your own ass for a little bit.

Other than that get to know others on here, post roll daily and exchange phone numbers with other quitters as that takes your quit from a lonely keyboard punch into real world accountability.

Welcome

[southgafarmer]

Well come on over to April 16 with the rest of us and join in on the mayhem. I quit with you today brother!

We are all here to support you! 'oh yeah'

[Palpatine]

Dipping since I was 16 and am now 38. Progressively gotten worse as the years went on with school, then work, then marriage, then kids. But I'm not quitting for them but quitting for myself. I've tried multiple times and even joined this site in September only to tell myself afterwards that I would just have one dip a day at night as I was going through a tin a day.

So this is the time. It needs to end. I need to get rid of my triggers of when I'm driving to have a dip, when I'm on the toilet to have a dip, when I'm at a movie to have a dip, when I go fishing have a dip, when I'm with friends just having a few beers have a dip, etc. I need to just go for a walk and get this out of my system. It is time and I will just have to go about it hour by hour as I know in 2 hours and in 4 hours I'm going to want the dip when I drive home and tonight after everyone goes to bed to watch a little sports on TV and put in a dip. It's time. I've quit before for 20 days only to just think after that, "ehh...why not. wasn't so bad I can have this in my life again" I just need to stop it completely and save money and get rest and enjoy life not being a slave to when I can have a dip.

The time is now...and I will need your support.

-Palpatine

[Palpatine]

February 21st, 2019
Day 1143 of freedom

Life Values (in this order):
God, Family, Friends, Health, Work. 
Wake up, pray, love and encourage others each and everyday.

Matthew 19:26
But Jesus looked at them and said, “For mortals it is impossible, but for God all things are possible.”

Yesterday's reflection:
God was with us yesterday. Flight out early morning with a snow storm and then a 3 hour delay on the tarmac. Wasn't looking good. Moods were getting grim on the plane. I said a prayer that no matter what, God has this. Just when we were going to head back to the gate (which is the sign of being cancelled after 3 hours) a miracle happened. Snowing like mad the pilot says "Well, we are #1 on the run way and no gates are open. Guess we should take off then and get out of here!"  We turned and then we were in the air! Not sure if many others got off the ground but we did and made it to Mexico!  God is good!

[Palpatine]

February 7th, 2019
Day 1129 of freedom

Life Values (in this order):
God, Family, Friends, Health, Work. 
Wake up, pray, love and encourage others each and everyday.

Psalm 143:10
Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.

Yesterday's reflection:
A day of recovery. Got back to work and some normalcy.  A good night at church for the boys. Hope has a name!

[Athan]

Preach on my brother, I am edified by your posts and your journey.  The toxic secular culture would have you believe you are alone but you're not.  At a minimum, I am with you!

[Palpatine]

February 6th, 2019
Day 1128 of freedom

Life Values (in this order):
God, Family, Friends, Health, Work. 
Wake up, pray, love and encourage others each and everyday.

Matthew 19:26
But Jesus looked at them and said, "For mortals it is impossible, but for God all things are possible."

Yesterday's reflection:
That verse above that I get each day randomly sits well with my current situation.  Anything is possible with God...obviously that doesn't mean I'm going to suddenly become the first human who can fly by flapping my arms super fast (because what is the point of that anyway in a world where it isn't supposed to be about ME) but it does mean that when faced with mental illness or addiction or a life altering event, with God, anything is possible for it to be mended, shaped, transformed, molded, and/or made for GOOD!  I'll end there.

[Palpatine]

February 5th, 2019
Day 1127 of freedom

Life Values (in this order):
God, Family, Friends, Health, Work. 
Wake up, pray, love and encourage others each and everyday.

Isiah 43:19
I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.

Yesterday's reflection:
A good day. A new day. This is the day that the Lord has made.  Let us rejoice and be glad in it!

[Palpatine]

February 4th, 2019
Day 1126 of freedom

Life Values (in this order):
God, Family, Friends, Health, Work. 
Wake up, pray, love and encourage others each and everyday.

Philippians 1:6
I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ.

Yesterday's reflection:
Rough night. Wife went into hospital for depression. Boys were scared. I was scared. Wife is getting help. Older boy is confused so need to get him involved with some counseling. Pray for direction and surrender. Better days are ahead.

[Palpatine]

February 3rd, 2019
Day 1125 of freedom

Life Values (in this order):
God, Family, Friends, Health, Work. 
Wake up, pray, love and encourage others each and everyday.

Psalm 2:11
11 Serve the Lord with fear, with trembling.

Yesterday's reflection:
My little mini me got the stomach flu. Poor guy. I woke up ready to serve the Lord. I ran 6 miles and jammed out to Hillsong, Chris Tomlin, MercyMe and Matthew West. I need to be the leader in my family. I need to guide and give. We had dinner with some friends and the best metaphor was provided to me. "Each of us has 2 wolves in our heart. A 'positive' wolf and a 'negative' wolf. Which one is in control? Which ever one you are feeding!"

I will strive to fill my life with positive energy from God!

[ReWire]

Dude! This is awesome. Keep it up. He who is in me is greater than he who is in the world.

[Palpatine]

February 2nd, 2019
Day 1124 of freedom

Life Values (in this order):
God, Family, Friends, Health, Work. 
Wake up, pray, love and encourage others each and everyday.

2 Peter 3:9
9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

Yesterday's reflection:
Positive energy and encouragement are amazing tools to change the world around you. Just walking into a room with a smile can change the attitudes of the people in that room. I did that both because I was happy and it was intentional. It transformed the mood into smiles, laughter, confidence, and hope to get tough things done. The boys had a good day at school and went skiing. My wife had a positive outlook for the day and week ahead. I'll continue to pour in good thoughts only my daily life to help out anyone I can.