Quit today after many tries in the past

[ChristopherJ]

I just passed the halfway point to HOF (day 54 today) and I thought I'd give an update.

I was slow to embrace the KTC community, aside from posting roll and responding to PMs from people who reached out to me. Reading the incredible amount of helpful information on this site, coupled with my daily promise, provided me a shield in my battle against nicotine addiction. It took a while, but I've learned by watching others on this site, that I really needed to do more. I've reached out to strangers offering my help, commented on posts that I found inspiring or troubling, and taken the time to support other people who are trying, just like me, to fight their way through this, one day at a time. I've even joined a text group with some good people from other months here at KTC. These are all building blocks.

Recently, one of the guys in December shared a heartwarming story about how he sat down with his wife and showed her the KTC site. This inspired me to do the same thing. I was a ninja dipper for many years, and I approached my quit the same way - no one knew about it except my KTC community. Last night after dinner I finally told my wife about my quit. She was surprised, but mostly happy and relieved. She couldn't believe that I sought out support. She said she was proud of me, which is always good for a man to hear from the woman he loves. I explained the site and the intros, and even the fact that I had reached out to a couple of people from other groups starting their quits. This really blew her away because it's very unlike me.

I am savoring the freedom! ODAAT

Chris

[worktowin]

100% bad ass.

Post your promise. Keep your word.

This guy gets it.

[worktowin]

The days are stackng up one day at a time. Let's have an update Chris! One day at a time, greatness is ahead.

[Mike from AB]

The second week was definitely better than the first, though I truly approached it one day at a time. Last night I had a pretty stong crave for the first ime in a while. It came and went very quickly, but I was surprised by it anyway. I thought I had figured out my triggers, but maybe not yet. Last night I drank hard alcohol (bourbon) for the first time since my quit. I have had beers several times (including Octoberfest) without the same trigger. I'll be on guard next time.

Chris

Way to make it through a trigger  stay focused on the quit. Right on! There may be more instances come up though. After all you're re learning how to do everything without dip. There could be some seasonal activities that you won't even realize could be a trigger till months down the road. But you've got the tools to fight  are using them. Congrats bro!

[ChristopherJ]

The second week was definitely better than the first, though I truly approached it one day at a time. Last night I had a pretty stong crave for the first ime in a while. It came and went very quickly, but I was surprised by it anyway. I thought I had figured out my triggers, but maybe not yet. Last night I drank hard alcohol (bourbon) for the first time since my quit. I have had beers several times (including Octoberfest) without the same trigger. I'll be on guard next time.

Chris

[Dagranger]

I'm finishing up day 7 and also returning from my uncle's funeral service and burial at Arlington National Cemetery. Some of the experience inspired me. And with the hope that it might inspire some of my quit brothers and sisters here, I'll share a couple of observations.

First, there is nothing more beautiful than to hear the spoken words of loved ones at a funeral when the person who has died has lived an honorable and generous life. In those moments I had to reflect on my own life and thoughts crossed my mind about whether the nicotine addiction would cut my life short. Would it cause the premature grief to people who cared about me? How many good people died early from tobacco? Can I stay quit?

The second observation is the intense brotherhood that was exhibited by the military today. The honor guard was inspirational and very special. Yes, I'm ex military from years ago, so I may be biased, but the connection that was re-energized in me today, with them, is of the same form that I felt upon joining the KTC group. This is a special place.


Chris

Glad you feel such a strong brotherhood here Chris. Congrats on making it through week #1! I'm sorry to hear about your uncle but it sounds like he was an honorable man everyone could be proud of.

Nice reflection Chris. With so many military and ex military guys here it's hard for that type of brotherhood to not rub off on the site. Glad to see you on day 7. They will mark the worst 7 days of your quit. Now time to start the grind. If you can do seven you can definitely do tomorrow, and the next day and the next day.

[Mike from AB]

I'm finishing up day 7 and also returning from my uncle's funeral service and burial at Arlington National Cemetery. Some of the experience inspired me. And with the hope that it might inspire some of my quit brothers and sisters here, I'll share a couple of observations.

First, there is nothing more beautiful than to hear the spoken words of loved ones at a funeral when the person who has died has lived an honorable and generous life. In those moments I had to reflect on my own life and thoughts crossed my mind about whether the nicotine addiction would cut my life short. Would it cause the premature grief to people who cared about me? How many good people died early from tobacco? Can I stay quit?

The second observation is the intense brotherhood that was exhibited by the military today. The honor guard was inspirational and very special. Yes, I'm ex military from years ago, so I may be biased, but the connection that was re-energized in me today, with them, is of the same form that I felt upon joining the KTC group. This is a special place.


Chris

Glad you feel such a strong brotherhood here Chris. Congrats on making it through week #1! I'm sorry to hear about your uncle but it sounds like he was an honorable man everyone could be proud of.

[ChristopherJ]

I'm finishing up day 7 and also returning from my uncle's funeral service and burial at Arlington National Cemetery. Some of the experience inspired me. And with the hope that it might inspire some of my quit brothers and sisters here, I'll share a couple of observations.

First, there is nothing more beautiful than to hear the spoken words of loved ones at a funeral when the person who has died has lived an honorable and generous life. In those moments I had to reflect on my own life and thoughts crossed my mind about whether the nicotine addiction would cut my life short. Would it cause the premature grief to people who cared about me? How many good people died early from tobacco? Can I stay quit?

The second observation is the intense brotherhood that was exhibited by the military today. The honor guard was inspirational and very special. Yes, I'm ex military from years ago, so I may be biased, but the connection that was re-energized in me today, with them, is of the same form that I felt upon joining the KTC group. This is a special place.


Chris

[Pinched]

So chemically I ve past th 72 hrs. That's a step! After posting this morning I did a last search of the house to make sure there were no hidden cans - check. Last night I took my car to a full service car wash to clean all the crappy little pieces of dip out. Does is still smell? I don't trust my senses yet! I'll keep the bus as a backup.

This morning I had a taste of freedom. Promise, post, move on. Thanks to all the support I have gotten. Stay quit

Chris

Nice.
Very nice.

You'll have ups and downs with this journey. But... Stick with it and the trend is always up. It gets better and better. Relish each victory and live in the now of it. Rock on...

Nice indeed. My quit got real expensive when I decided that the smell of Copenhagen could not be cleaned and I "had to" go buy a new truck. OK, maybe I didn't have to, but at least this truck doesn't smell like dried tobacco and there is no brown stains on the carpet of the transmission hump or the right side of my seat from my wiping my greasy tobacco stained fingers on them.

Nice work Chris, keep it up brother you are committed and I am proud to see you being a quitter!

P

[AppleJack]

So chemically I ve past th 72 hrs. That's a step! After posting this morning I did a last search of the house to make sure there were no hidden cans - check. Last night I took my car to a full service car wash to clean all the crappy little pieces of dip out. Does is still smell? I don't trust my senses yet! I'll keep the bus as a backup.

This morning I had a taste of freedom. Promise, post, move on. Thanks to all the support I have gotten. Stay quit

Chris

Nice.
Very nice.

You'll have ups and downs with this journey. But... Stick with it and the trend is always up. It gets better and better. Relish each victory and live in the now of it. Rock on...

[ChristopherJ]

So chemically I ve past th 72 hrs. That's a step! After posting this morning I did a last search of the house to make sure there were no hidden cans - check. Last night I took my car to a full service car wash to clean all the crappy little pieces of dip out. Does is still smell? I don't trust my senses yet! I'll keep the bus as a backup.

This morning I had a taste of freedom. Promise, post, move on. Thanks to all the support I have gotten. Stay quit

Chris

[Thumblewort]

I see Day 4 roll call! I have posted as well, Chris and I, plus a whole lot of other bad ass quitters gonna kick the nic bitch to the curb today!

[Ron_Cross]

Chris,
This group of guys above me are some of the baddest ass quitters on this site. They speak the truth brother. Worktowin said, "One day at a time, your promise and integrity will get you through". AJ said, "Get involved and stay involved" and "That's the mentality it takes to get over your addiction. It takes....Whatever it takes." I am really glad you are here. I really enjoy seeing people come here and take back control over their lives.

[worktowin]

Have you ever seen that show called intervention? The one where the heroin addicts are jittery and running in circles, or where the meth addicts are speaking in tongues jonesing so bad for their next fix? That... Chris... Is day 1-3. That shit is over now. The nicotine is out of your system and now it is just You and your mind in a battle for a while. It helps to know your opponent...

Did you know that nicotine is about as addictive as heroin? Know any 3 pack a day smokers in 2014? A can of your poison of choice has the same nicotine levels as 3 packs. Pretty whack that we can buy this neurotoxin/powerful herbicide over the counter at the 7-11, eh? Like pinched, I'll tell you that getting control of this addiction is one of my biggest accomplishments. And it will be one of your as well.

One day at a time your promise and integrity will get you through. You are in the right place. And you are fighting the right fight.

[Pinched]

Christopher,
Welcome to KTC, but most of all welcome to one of the greatest damned decisions you have made in your life. Granted me meeting my wife and marrying her, then having kids and keeping her was my personal greatest achievement in life (so far). Yet, quitting tobacco cold turkey is definitely in the top three for me outside of that.

One of the most inspirational quitters on here helped urge me to reach out to you so that is what I am doing as he did for me. You will find loads of good information on here, read read and read. When you are bored or need to vent come to chat, otherwise if that doesn't work look in your inbox for my phone number. I absolutely love being the target of someone's rage so please feel free.

Welcome home brother and heed all the sage advice dished out before my coming here.

Pinched