Introduction--Day 2

[30isEnuff]

My story-- 41 years old, been an addict for 15 years.  Started with some softball buddies chewing and me thinking "yeah, I will try that, what can it hurt?" to a can every other day and ninja dipping, staying up late just for a chew, waking up first thing in the morning and putting one in..etc...

Have gotten to the point that chewing is so ingrained in my daily life, that it is scary.  Many times before when I tried quitting on my own , my addiction would come up with shit like "you only live once, so enjoy it" and "you have to die from something" and basically freaking out thinking about going the rest of my life without chew.  So sad.

Made it thru day 1 (posted yesterday), and posted this morning.  It's been a struggle so far but I know it is just the beginning, and it will get worse.  I also believe this site works like many have said it does because of active involvement, accountability and leaning on each other. So basically here I am, asking for a support group and also offering my help to others as they start their journey and also fight the fight every day.  I know I am ready because I truly want to quit. Do I want to quit for my kids and wife?  Of course. Do I want to quit so as not to feel ashamed every time I drive a dentist office?  Sure. And the list goes on. But most of all, I want to quit for me.  I know my life will be better without chewing instead of the opposite like I have thought for so many years. 

Thanks--BigDaddyLC

Welcome BigDaddy! Glad to see you here. I'm not going to repeat what others have said, but you are dead right in that the accountability piece is what is going to keep you and the rest of us clean and free. We'll help you, you help us. Your story is very familiar in that I think all of us have tried to quit on our own multiple times in our past, and failed. Now we are here. All of us here will give you all the support we can. It's up to you to do the right thing and stay quit and stay clean!

Drink water...and think about boobies. 'boob'

Welcome BigDaddy to getting your life back!! 'clap' 'clap' 'clap'

What T-Cell said X 1000!!! 'bang head'

[Wade]

My story-- 41 years old, been an addict for 15 years.  Started with some softball buddies chewing and me thinking "yeah, I will try that, what can it hurt?" to a can every other day and ninja dipping, staying up late just for a chew, waking up first thing in the morning and putting one in..etc...

Have gotten to the point that chewing is so ingrained in my daily life, that it is scary.  Many times before when I tried quitting on my own , my addiction would come up with shit like "you only live once, so enjoy it" and "you have to die from something" and basically freaking out thinking about going the rest of my life without chew.  So sad.

Made it thru day 1 (posted yesterday), and posted this morning.  It's been a struggle so far but I know it is just the beginning, and it will get worse.  I also believe this site works like many have said it does because of active involvement, accountability and leaning on each other. So basically here I am, asking for a support group and also offering my help to others as they start their journey and also fight the fight every day.  I know I am ready because I truly want to quit. Do I want to quit for my kids and wife?  Of course. Do I want to quit so as not to feel ashamed every time I drive a dentist office?  Sure. And the list goes on. But most of all, I want to quit for me.  I know my life will be better without chewing instead of the opposite like I have thought for so many years. 

Thanks--BigDaddyLC

Welcome BigDaddy! Glad to see you here. I'm not going to repeat what others have said, but you are dead right in that the accountability piece is what is going to keep you and the rest of us clean and free. We'll help you, you help us. Your story is very familiar in that I think all of us have tried to quit on our own multiple times in our past, and failed. Now we are here. All of us here will give you all the support we can. It's up to you to do the right thing and stay quit and stay clean!

Drink water...and think about boobies. 'boob'

[T-Cell]

My story-- 41 years old, been an addict for 15 years. Started with some softball buddies chewing and me thinking "yeah, I will try that, what can it hurt?" to a can every other day and ninja dipping, staying up late just for a chew, waking up first thing in the morning and putting one in..etc...

Have gotten to the point that chewing is so ingrained in my daily life, that it is scary. Many times before when I tried quitting on my own , my addiction would come up with shit like "you only live once, so enjoy it" and "you have to die from something" and basically freaking out thinking about going the rest of my life without chew. So sad.

Made it thru day 1 (posted yesterday), and posted this morning. It's been a struggle so far but I know it is just the beginning, and it will get worse. I also believe this site works like many have said it does because of active involvement, accountability and leaning on each other. So basically here I am, asking for a support group and also offering my help to others as they start their journey and also fight the fight every day. I know I am ready because I truly want to quit. Do I want to quit for my kids and wife? Of course. Do I want to quit so as not to feel ashamed every time I drive a dentist office? Sure. And the list goes on. But most of all, I want to quit for me. I know my life will be better without chewing instead of the opposite like I have thought for so many years.

Thanks--BigDaddyLC

Welcome BigDaddy, great choice to drop the nicotine bitch!
You can do this, post roll early every day, keep your word to yourself and your quit brothers. Reach out and meet other quitters, build your accountability. Most importantly, read everything you can here. There is tremendous power in understanding your nicotine addiction, the power to control your addiction rather than the other way around. I used for damn near 4 decades, have been clean for the first time in my adult life for over a year now. You can do this!

[BigDaddyLC]

Appreciate the welcome and advice.

[cr4]

My story-- 41 years old, been an addict for 15 years. Started with some softball buddies chewing and me thinking "yeah, I will try that, what can it hurt?" to a can every other day and ninja dipping, staying up late just for a chew, waking up first thing in the morning and putting one in..etc...

Have gotten to the point that chewing is so ingrained in my daily life, that it is scary. Many times before when I tried quitting on my own , my addiction would come up with shit like "you only live once, so enjoy it" and "you have to die from something" and basically freaking out thinking about going the rest of my life without chew. So sad.

Made it thru day 1 (posted yesterday), and posted this morning. It's been a struggle so far but I know it is just the beginning, and it will get worse. I also believe this site works like many have said it does because of active involvement, accountability and leaning on each other. So basically here I am, asking for a support group and also offering my help to others as they start their journey and also fight the fight every day. I know I am ready because I truly want to quit. Do I want to quit for my kids and wife? Of course. Do I want to quit so as not to feel ashamed every time I drive a dentist office? Sure. And the list goes on. But most of all, I want to quit for me. I know my life will be better without chewing instead of the opposite like I have thought for so many years.

Thanks--BigDaddyLC

Congrats on your decision and posting day 2. It is not going to be easy for you these next few days (or weeks for that matter) but it sounds like you have what it takes to make it through. I suggest that when you get a crave, replace what you would normally do with something else productive, exercise or even getting on here and reading as much as you can about your fellow quitters and their successful quits.

You are an nicotine addict my friend, just like me and everyone else. You'll always be one but at least for now on you'll be a former user. One last suggestion, print out the "Contract to Give Up" and put it in your wallet. Read it everyday and anytime you are feeling weak. PM me if you need anything.

[kkljinc]

My story-- 41 years old, been an addict for 15 years. Started with some softball buddies chewing and me thinking "yeah, I will try that, what can it hurt?" to a can every other day and ninja dipping, staying up late just for a chew, waking up first thing in the morning and putting one in..etc...

Have gotten to the point that chewing is so ingrained in my daily life, that it is scary. Many times before when I tried quitting on my own , my addiction would come up with shit like "you only live once, so enjoy it" and "you have to die from something" and basically freaking out thinking about going the rest of my life without chew. So sad.

Made it thru day 1 (posted yesterday), and posted this morning. It's been a struggle so far but I know it is just the beginning, and it will get worse. I also believe this site works like many have said it does because of active involvement, accountability and leaning on each other. So basically here I am, asking for a support group and also offering my help to others as they start their journey and also fight the fight every day. I know I am ready because I truly want to quit. Do I want to quit for my kids and wife? Of course. Do I want to quit so as not to feel ashamed every time I drive a dentist office? Sure. And the list goes on. But most of all, I want to quit for me. I know my life will be better without chewing instead of the opposite like I have thought for so many years.

Thanks--BigDaddyLC

Big, welcome to the suck! Remember how these days feel so you never have to re-live this shit again. Your story is pretty close to mine except I started dipping as a kid. I have never been through a day in adult life and not dip. I like you was all about it.

But now I am not, I am quit, I quit for me! Keep drinking water, lots and lots of water. If your not pissing or have to piss you're not drinking enough. Helps get that nic bitch out of your system. There are a few thousand other bad ass quitters here, get some. Reach out to your group, collect names and numbers and never be afraid to reach out.

get involved, the deeper you get involved the deeper your accountability will become. Read around you will see the same thing, they guys with the strongest quits, years into quits even are still active on this site. Welcome, I quit with you today.

[Marcusaurelius]

My story-- 41 years old, been an addict for 15 years. Started with some softball buddies chewing and me thinking "yeah, I will try that, what can it hurt?" to a can every other day and ninja dipping, staying up late just for a chew, waking up first thing in the morning and putting one in..etc...

Have gotten to the point that chewing is so ingrained in my daily life, that it is scary. Many times before when I tried quitting on my own , my addiction would come up with shit like "you only live once, so enjoy it" and "you have to die from something" and basically freaking out thinking about going the rest of my life without chew. So sad.

Made it thru day 1 (posted yesterday), and posted this morning. It's been a struggle so far but I know it is just the beginning, and it will get worse. I also believe this site works like many have said it does because of active involvement, accountability and leaning on each other. So basically here I am, asking for a support group and also offering my help to others as they start their journey and also fight the fight every day. I know I am ready because I truly want to quit. Do I want to quit for my kids and wife? Of course. Do I want to quit so as not to feel ashamed every time I drive a dentist office? Sure. And the list goes on. But most of all, I want to quit for me. I know my life will be better without chewing instead of the opposite like I have thought for so many years.

Thanks--BigDaddyLC

Keep on keepin on...day by day...hour by hour... it gets sooo much better man!!! another day and a half and the clouds will clear... you can do this...

[BigDaddyLC]

My story-- 41 years old, been an addict for 15 years. Started with some softball buddies chewing and me thinking "yeah, I will try that, what can it hurt?" to a can every other day and ninja dipping, staying up late just for a chew, waking up first thing in the morning and putting one in..etc...

Have gotten to the point that chewing is so ingrained in my daily life, that it is scary. Many times before when I tried quitting on my own , my addiction would come up with shit like "you only live once, so enjoy it" and "you have to die from something" and basically freaking out thinking about going the rest of my life without chew. So sad.

Made it thru day 1 (posted yesterday), and posted this morning. It's been a struggle so far but I know it is just the beginning, and it will get worse. I also believe this site works like many have said it does because of active involvement, accountability and leaning on each other. So basically here I am, asking for a support group and also offering my help to others as they start their journey and also fight the fight every day. I know I am ready because I truly want to quit. Do I want to quit for my kids and wife? Of course. Do I want to quit so as not to feel ashamed every time I drive a dentist office? Sure. And the list goes on. But most of all, I want to quit for me. I know my life will be better without chewing instead of the opposite like I have thought for so many years.

Thanks--BigDaddyLC