Quit on Monday

[lhelms12]

All,

Knew the weekend would be particularly rough (4th of July celebrations, golfing opportunities, fishing, swimming, grilling out, extra time w/family, etc.) so I thought I would attack the issue instead of waiting for it to catch me off guard.

To this point (4 days in), I had not had the urge for something to replace the log of shit I used to keep in my lip.  Like I said, to this point.  Craving to cave sent me on a mission...to find some mint chew (Oregon trail original non tobacco, non-nicotine).  I knew I would be picking up beer for the weekend and would be grilling out (2 prime opportunities to chew in the past), so I began my quest.

What the fuck?  Every flippin' idiot decided to drive the same time I was on my quest.  And it just so happens if they weren't driving, they were working where I was looking for my fake fix.

I have to thank every one of you for all the posts and words of encouragement these last 4 days.  I just kept thinking about all the things I've read since I began the quit.  Thinking of those items, those I hold myself accountable to, and those of you who hold my word accountable, I can proudly say that I walked into and out of 3 convenience stores (one was the old standby), a state liquor store (told you I had to get beer for the weekend), and a gas station (thank God for Meijer) before I could finally go home and face my family with my plan in place.

Right now I am sitting here after dinner with a beer in one hand, fake mint chew in my lip, and not one bit of guilt or urge for the nic bitch!  This feels incredible, to be able to walk through all that BS and still come out on top.  You guys are awesome, I hope I can repay it all someday.

Eric71

I dont see how anybody can drink and not dip! Thats my experience anyway there! you can mix you own chew.. I do.. it does not taste like mint... takes like hmmmmmm? burning good.. coffee..espresso.. tea..hot pepper.. LOTS OF SALT..  tabasco..

I'm with everyone else the alcohol probably not a good idea! We've seen a lot of caves that wouldn't have happened if alcohol was out of the equation.

You don't need to start a new thread everytime just add to your intro!

please indulge me while I am the contrarian for a moment

#1....Wt and Kubrick are fucking rockstars - so listen to them
#2....I went big on booze in my quit.......very weird.....and did not do fake chew
#3....my journey is that booze is NOT a trigger......it just lowers your resolve and makes you weak.....triggers are triggers......booze makes you give in

Personally I think as a general matter booze is not a trigger.....when i was single i would drink, get drunk and would fuck an ugly chick.....

so - does that mean booze is a trigger to fuck an ugly chick?

no - cuz I would love a hot chick too

or does it mean that booze makes you stupid?

yes

in my opinion.........

booze is not a trigger....but be careful.....cuz you could be stupid and fuck the ugly girl (nic) in your quit

HAHAHAHAHAHA

[CleanFuel]

All,

Knew the weekend would be particularly rough (4th of July celebrations, golfing opportunities, fishing, swimming, grilling out, extra time w/family, etc.) so I thought I would attack the issue instead of waiting for it to catch me off guard.

To this point (4 days in), I had not had the urge for something to replace the log of shit I used to keep in my lip.  Like I said, to this point.  Craving to cave sent me on a mission...to find some mint chew (Oregon trail original non tobacco, non-nicotine).  I knew I would be picking up beer for the weekend and would be grilling out (2 prime opportunities to chew in the past), so I began my quest.

What the fuck?  Every flippin' idiot decided to drive the same time I was on my quest.  And it just so happens if they weren't driving, they were working where I was looking for my fake fix.

I have to thank every one of you for all the posts and words of encouragement these last 4 days.  I just kept thinking about all the things I've read since I began the quit.  Thinking of those items, those I hold myself accountable to, and those of you who hold my word accountable, I can proudly say that I walked into and out of 3 convenience stores (one was the old standby), a state liquor store (told you I had to get beer for the weekend), and a gas station (thank God for Meijer) before I could finally go home and face my family with my plan in place.

Right now I am sitting here after dinner with a beer in one hand, fake mint chew in my lip, and not one bit of guilt or urge for the nic bitch!  This feels incredible, to be able to walk through all that BS and still come out on top.  You guys are awesome, I hope I can repay it all someday.

Eric71

I dont see how anybody can drink and not dip! Thats my experience anyway there! you can mix you own chew.. I do.. it does not taste like mint... takes like hmmmmmm? burning good.. coffee..espresso.. tea..hot pepper.. LOTS OF SALT..  tabasco..

I'm with everyone else the alcohol probably not a good idea! We've seen a lot of caves that wouldn't have happened if alcohol was out of the equation.

You don't need to start a new thread everytime just add to your intro!

please indulge me while I am the contrarian for a moment

#1....Wt and Kubrick are fucking rockstars - so listen to them
#2....I went big on booze in my quit.......very weird.....and did not do fake chew
#3....my journey is that booze is NOT a trigger......it just lowers your resolve and makes you weak.....triggers are triggers......booze makes you give in

Personally I think as a general matter booze is not a trigger.....when i was single i would drink, get drunk and would fuck an ugly chick.....

so - does that mean booze is a trigger to fuck an ugly chick?

no - cuz I would love a hot chick too

or does it mean that booze makes you stupid?

yes

in my opinion.........

booze is not a trigger....but be careful.....cuz you could be stupid and fuck the ugly girl (nic) in your quit

[Wt57]

All,

Knew the weekend would be particularly rough (4th of July celebrations, golfing opportunities, fishing, swimming, grilling out, extra time w/family, etc.) so I thought I would attack the issue instead of waiting for it to catch me off guard.

To this point (4 days in), I had not had the urge for something to replace the log of shit I used to keep in my lip.  Like I said, to this point.  Craving to cave sent me on a mission...to find some mint chew (Oregon trail original non tobacco, non-nicotine).  I knew I would be picking up beer for the weekend and would be grilling out (2 prime opportunities to chew in the past), so I began my quest.

What the fuck?  Every flippin' idiot decided to drive the same time I was on my quest.  And it just so happens if they weren't driving, they were working where I was looking for my fake fix.

I have to thank every one of you for all the posts and words of encouragement these last 4 days.  I just kept thinking about all the things I've read since I began the quit.  Thinking of those items, those I hold myself accountable to, and those of you who hold my word accountable, I can proudly say that I walked into and out of 3 convenience stores (one was the old standby), a state liquor store (told you I had to get beer for the weekend), and a gas station (thank God for Meijer) before I could finally go home and face my family with my plan in place.

Right now I am sitting here after dinner with a beer in one hand, fake mint chew in my lip, and not one bit of guilt or urge for the nic bitch!  This feels incredible, to be able to walk through all that BS and still come out on top.  You guys are awesome, I hope I can repay it all someday.

Eric71

I dont see how anybody can drink and not dip! Thats my experience anyway there! you can mix you own chew.. I do.. it does not taste like mint... takes like hmmmmmm? burning good.. coffee..espresso.. tea..hot pepper.. LOTS OF SALT..  tabasco..

I'm with everyone else the alcohol probably not a good idea! We've seen a lot of caves that wouldn't have happened if alcohol was out of the equation.

You don't need to start a new thread everytime just add to your intro!

[mikegooch]

All,

Knew the weekend would be particularly rough (4th of July celebrations, golfing opportunities, fishing, swimming, grilling out, extra time w/family, etc.) so I thought I would attack the issue instead of waiting for it to catch me off guard.

To this point (4 days in), I had not had the urge for something to replace the log of shit I used to keep in my lip.  Like I said, to this point.  Craving to cave sent me on a mission...to find some mint chew (Oregon trail original non tobacco, non-nicotine).  I knew I would be picking up beer for the weekend and would be grilling out (2 prime opportunities to chew in the past), so I began my quest.

What the fuck?  Every flippin' idiot decided to drive the same time I was on my quest.  And it just so happens if they weren't driving, they were working where I was looking for my fake fix.

I have to thank every one of you for all the posts and words of encouragement these last 4 days.  I just kept thinking about all the things I've read since I began the quit.  Thinking of those items, those I hold myself accountable to, and those of you who hold my word accountable, I can proudly say that I walked into and out of 3 convenience stores (one was the old standby), a state liquor store (told you I had to get beer for the weekend), and a gas station (thank God for Meijer) before I could finally go home and face my family with my plan in place.

Right now I am sitting here after dinner with a beer in one hand, fake mint chew in my lip, and not one bit of guilt or urge for the nic bitch!  This feels incredible, to be able to walk through all that BS and still come out on top.  You guys are awesome, I hope I can repay it all someday.

Eric71

I dont see how anybody can drink and not dip! Thats my experience anyway there! you can mix you own chew.. I do.. it does not taste like mint... takes like hmmmmmm? burning good.. coffee..espresso.. tea..hot pepper.. LOTS OF SALT..  tabasco..

[Kubrick]

If you are planning on drinking this weekend and it's day 4, that's probably not a very good idea.

There's a reason it's recommended to not drink in your first 50 days. Espeically if you will around other nicotine users. Alcohol is a HUGE trigger and getting tipsy or good 'ol fashioned shit faced this early into your quit is just a plain bad idea.

I didn't drink until around day 70 and I can tell you I was craving like a SOB after the buzz kicked in and this was after over 70 days quit.

[CleanFuel]

All,

Knew the weekend would be particularly rough (4th of July celebrations, golfing opportunities, fishing, swimming, grilling out, extra time w/family, etc.) so I thought I would attack the issue instead of waiting for it to catch me off guard.

To this point (4 days in), I had not had the urge for something to replace the log of shit I used to keep in my lip.  Like I said, to this point.  Craving to cave sent me on a mission...to find some mint chew (Oregon trail original non tobacco, non-nicotine).  I knew I would be picking up beer for the weekend and would be grilling out (2 prime opportunities to chew in the past), so I began my quest.

What the fuck?  Every flippin' idiot decided to drive the same time I was on my quest.  And it just so happens if they weren't driving, they were working where I was looking for my fake fix.

I have to thank every one of you for all the posts and words of encouragement these last 4 days.  I just kept thinking about all the things I've read since I began the quit.  Thinking of those items, those I hold myself accountable to, and those of you who hold my word accountable, I can proudly say that I walked into and out of 3 convenience stores (one was the old standby), a state liquor store (told you I had to get beer for the weekend), and a gas station (thank God for Meijer) before I could finally go home and face my family with my plan in place.

Right now I am sitting here after dinner with a beer in one hand, fake mint chew in my lip, and not one bit of guilt or urge for the nic bitch!  This feels incredible, to be able to walk through all that BS and still come out on top.  You guys are awesome, I hope I can repay it all someday.

Eric71

Day 4 is a HUGE step......technically, the nic is out of your system......but from here on in, its a head game.......the blunt force trauma of the first 3 days won't work moving forward......there will be rage, weight gain, the cunt lurking........teasing you to come back........

here is your plan....post roll everyday.....and stay quit......

but Day 4.....thats big bro.......big........congrats

[CleanFuel]

Or fucking kill somebody.  First three days left me feeling hazy and unable to control thought and balance.  Last night and thus far today, I am sweating like a stuck pig over an open flame and feel as though my test levels are what they were when I was 18.  I either wanna fuck someone or fuck someone up.

Tell me this shit eases off here a little

Day 19 here.. it gets better! I still have moments.. I really believe that is a nic-demon coming out of our asses! I was horrible! I don't know though... may be truth serum? We say shit we normally wouldn't say! Like there was no filter on my mouth! Hang in Pal... Gooch

dude - totally normal....it eases off....but ups and down.....my biggest rage was at about Day 50 or so.......but I am always up for a good street fight :-)

[eric71]

All,

Knew the weekend would be particularly rough (4th of July celebrations, golfing opportunities, fishing, swimming, grilling out, extra time w/family, etc.) so I thought I would attack the issue instead of waiting for it to catch me off guard.

To this point (4 days in), I had not had the urge for something to replace the log of shit I used to keep in my lip. Like I said, to this point. Craving to cave sent me on a mission...to find some mint chew (Oregon trail original non tobacco, non-nicotine). I knew I would be picking up beer for the weekend and would be grilling out (2 prime opportunities to chew in the past), so I began my quest.

What the fuck? Every flippin' idiot decided to drive the same time I was on my quest. And it just so happens if they weren't driving, they were working where I was looking for my fake fix.

I have to thank every one of you for all the posts and words of encouragement these last 4 days. I just kept thinking about all the things I've read since I began the quit. Thinking of those items, those I hold myself accountable to, and those of you who hold my word accountable, I can proudly say that I walked into and out of 3 convenience stores (one was the old standby), a state liquor store (told you I had to get beer for the weekend), and a gas station (thank God for Meijer) before I could finally go home and face my family with my plan in place.

Right now I am sitting here after dinner with a beer in one hand, fake mint chew in my lip, and not one bit of guilt or urge for the nic bitch! This feels incredible, to be able to walk through all that BS and still come out on top. You guys are awesome, I hope I can repay it all someday.

Eric71

[mikegooch]

Or fucking kill somebody.  First three days left me feeling hazy and unable to control thought and balance.  Last night and thus far today, I am sweating like a stuck pig over an open flame and feel as though my test levels are what they were when I was 18.  I either wanna fuck someone or fuck someone up.

Tell me this shit eases off here a little

Day 19 here.. it gets better! I still have moments.. I really believe that is a nic-demon coming out of our asses! I was horrible! I don't know though... may be truth serum? We say shit we normally wouldn't say! Like there was no filter on my mouth! Hang in Pal... Gooch

[Bean]

Eric - You are fucking up the Nic Bitch right now. You are in the ring, toe to toe with that bitch right now...and you're winning!!! Keep it up, brother!!!

Yes, it gets better. Some people say the first week is the worst. But try this...embrace the suck. Turn the tables on the Nic Bitch. Get mentally tough and choose to enjoy what you're going through. Tell yourself that the first week is the best because you can actually feel how good your new found freedom feels. It is your new life.

You are a prisoner who just became free. You think a prisoner would chose to stay in his cell because the walk to the car was too long? Fuck no!!! Embrace your freedom! You're earning it one day at a time.

Stay strong, brother!!!

[Wt57]

Or fucking kill somebody.  First three days left me feeling hazy and unable to control thought and balance.  Last night and thus far today, I am sweating like a stuck pig over an open flame and feel as though my test levels are what they were when I was 18.  I either wanna fuck someone or fuck someone up.

Tell me this shit eases off here a little

It gets easier man. Hang in there. Go for a run, do 50 pushups, take a hot shower, whatever it takes, just stay quit.. Read everything on this site..... Reach out to people for help..

Sounds like a cold shower! If Mthomas will share I've got a sheep. Day 6  7 for me. I made a total ass out of myself. It gets much better!

[eric71]

Or fucking kill somebody.  First three days left me feeling hazy and unable to control thought and balance.  Last night and thus far today, I am sweating like a stuck pig over an open flame and feel as though my test levels are what they were when I was 18.  I either wanna fuck someone or fuck someone up.

Tell me this shit eases off here a little

It gets easier man. Hang in there. Go for a run, do 50 pushups, take a hot shower, whatever it takes, just stay quit.. Read everything on this site..... Reach out to people for help..

That's what I'm doing. Already did the workout thing and took a cold shower, just reading away while working at the office. Just one of those moments that feels overwhelming but subsides with time.

Thanks though,
Eric

[Buddy Mac]

Or fucking kill somebody. First three days left me feeling hazy and unable to control thought and balance. Last night and thus far today, I am sweating like a stuck pig over an open flame and feel as though my test levels are what they were when I was 18. I either wanna fuck someone or fuck someone up.

Tell me this shit eases off here a little

It gets easier man. Hang in there. Go for a run, do 50 pushups, take a hot shower, whatever it takes, just stay quit.. Read everything on this site..... Reach out to people for help..

[eric71]

Or fucking kill somebody. First three days left me feeling hazy and unable to control thought and balance. Last night and thus far today, I am sweating like a stuck pig over an open flame and feel as though my test levels are what they were when I was 18. I either wanna fuck someone or fuck someone up.

Tell me this shit eases off here a little

[CleanFuel]

Wow today was pretty rough.  I wanted to rip everyone's head off just for shits and giggles.  Made it through though.

Glad to see October HOF list filling up, sorry to see we lost two veterans though.  Back on the fucking wagon boys, we are all waiting.

Eric

today was the nic bitch making her last grasp at staying in your sytem. three days. now it's all mental. always keep your gaurd up. always. i'm quit with you today.

Looking back.....those first 3 days are what its all about......man.....the quickening........