Not another 35 years

[nkt]

Ansaka: I see that you haven't posted roll yet, I take that as meaning you're still waiting to take the plunge. What are you waiting for? It will never seem like the perfect time to quit. I suggest RIGHT NOW as a perfect time to start. But at least set a date and time.

[bearattack]

No doubt it is going to be a test of your self control.... Not only are you quitting lipshitz...
You have to quit you assholian tendancies....
Being a dbag and lashing out, was a way for me to distract myself, even for a few seconds for the dipmonkey on my back.... For the sake of those around u don't be a dick... At least pretend your not a dick... Bite the tongue and smile... 35 yrs on the can I'm sure its just as tough as 15 or 20 to get off.... Only difference 15 or 20 years of dip $$$$ is a bad ass boat... At 35 yrs u spit a beech house... And 35 yrs ur pushing ur luck, my friend... The butcher ie; doctors are real, and want to chop u up..

So put on ur happy face even if its bullshit...
Next year is coming if your dipping or not... So be the dude who's not.....

Harcore quitters have friends around here...

Fuckyoukodiak!!!

Ray in connecticut

[Ansaka]

ok..good point. No attempting allowed this time

[11X4]

Here is the MSN Online Dictionary definition of "attempt". -- (Underlined text is the source)


at·tempt [ ə témpt ]


transitive and intransitive verb (past and past participle at·tempt·ed, present participle at·tempt·ing, 3rd person present singular at·tempts)

Definition:

try to do something: to try to do something, especially without much expectation of success

Does that answer any question you may have had about why it didn't take? This site isn't about trying or making an attempt, it's about quitting. It's about drawing a line in the sand that will not be crossed. And as NKT pointed out, the way that happens is by posting roll call. Will it suck? yip. Will it be well worth it? absofuckinglOOTly.

I haven't mentioned this in quite a while, but I will pass along a promise that was made to me by a really badass quitter a while ago. I promise you that you will NEVER wake up and wish you caved yesterday. So post your promise to not use tobacco for today by posting roll and then keep your word. Day by day, hour by hour, minute by minute, whatever it takes.

[Ansaka]

I was thinking about every time the anger urge came around I would need to drop and do 20 or 30 push ups and sit ups..thanks for the tip ! These ideas are just what I was looking for.

Ansaka

[cubs204]

Thanks for the reply...I thought about all the stress outlets in my garage and beating things up with an axe handle sounds kinda fun 'na na' Once again thanks for the help

Exercise was a great outlet for my anger.

[Ansaka]

Thanks for the reply...I thought about all the stress outlets in my garage and beating things up with an axe handle sounds kinda fun 'na na' Once again thanks for the help

[nkt]

There is no way around it: quitting is going to suck for a while. You have to be resolved that you are going to succeed no matter what the addiction throws at you, and then focus on managing the symptoms. It sounds like you're on the right track.

Here are some ideas for managing the anger:

1. Come to this site and rant. Abuse us; we've been exactly where you are now, we understand, and we can take it. Chances are your family will not understand and should not have to take your shit.

2. For the first few weeks, you may have to pretend to be calm and pretend that you don't hate everything. You don't have to like it, you just have to do it.

3. Find a harmless outlet for your anger. A few of my favorites:
- Beating on a trash can with an axe handle.
- Working a punching bag with my heavy work boots on.
- Smashing holes in scrap plywood with a framing hammer.

4. Accept that you will just be uncomfortable and pissed off for a while and just be ready to live with it. I really found that once I accepted it, the anger and withdrawals became a non-issue.


The foundation of quitting on this site is posting roll call promising not to use nicotine today. Then all you have to do is keep your promise for the day, and come back tomorrow and do it again. You can start your quit right now if you spit out the dip and post a day-1 in the November quit group. Hundreds of people on this site have quit successfully by following this simple approach; you can too. Here are a couple of links to get you started:

roll call... why we do it
how to post roll call

[Ansaka]

OK guys I admit my weakness...Snuff ! Now that is out of the way I need your help on how to start the quit on this 35 year habit, yes, 35 frickin years.. 'embarrassed' I have attempted it before but cant get past the "I want to hurt something" feeling. I become so mean I cant stand myself and no one else can be around me. I need advice on how to deal with the anger. I know the symptoms like the fog, headaches, etc.. but 35 years of anger comes blazing out of me and my family gets the blunt of it....

Please help me, I want to quit so bad

Thanks,

Ansaka