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[Jayhawk]

I am still quit. Here we are at 295. Life is still awesome and getting better every day. Went on my annual fishing trip Thursday - Sunday this past week. When I say everyone dips, I mean everyone - except me. I have paused in my quits in years past only to pick up the habit again during this annual camp. As I was driving to fishing camp, W2W sent me a simple text to see how I was doing. Little did he know, I had his numbers ready to go, along with KC_Guy just in case I needed some back up during fishing camp. I called W2W and left him a message letting him know I was solid. All was well. Thanks for looking in W2W.

I am amazed at the transformation I have made since finding KTC. I quit almost 300 days ago and the first month sucked. I wasn't nervous at all about this trip. I didn't have any craves at all. It was, AWESOME. I felt nothing about dip, or nic at all. NOTHING. I guarantee that the reason I was so confident was because I had the tools right at my fingertips if I needed them - KTC and all my quit bros.

I watched these guys at fishing camp from time to time dip, spit, run out for more, etc. All I thought was, what a waste of time and money. Here we are fishing and you have to stop what you are doing to go get dip... That is stupid. I myself didn't need it nor want it. And I had an awesome time.

Once or twice I thought about W2W and all the support he has given me and how this place has really helped me get to where I am. I can't even say that I didn't want to ruin the work so far because I just didn't want any dip. Sounds weird and hope you understand what I mean. I appreciate all of the support. It was that support that got me to where I am now. I guess what I mean is that I know it is there if I need it. And for now, that is enough. I know that part of what drives some folks is that they can't imagine telling their supporters they caved. Me either, but more deeply - I just don't have any craves for it. I barely noticed it. So, I just didn't think about it. W2W and some others were right at my fingertips ready to be dialed up if I needed. I'm glad I didn't have to call!

So anyway, if there is a nugget in this rant that anyone will read - and I hope the new guys can trust and appreciate this: At almost 300 days, your life will be much better. The suck goes away and life returns to some level of normal. I still understand and agree that you need to be vigilant every day going forward. I believe that. So, watch your back. Use the tools you have here. One day, you will be standing where I am and you will say I know how to deal with this.

Anyway - here I am staring at 300 days. One of the biggest triggers of my past came and went with zero fanfare. With the help of KTC and my supporters, I have the tools to deal with that trigger. I know I do because I just did it.

Keep quitting everyone. Quit one day at a time and use those tools. I can prove to you it works.

Late,
Jayhawk

[brettlees]

251 days quit. Life couldn't be better. Not much else to report. I just don't feel anything about nicotine really. I noticed the other day that I was in and out of the convenience store (the one I always got my dip from) and I realized I haven't even thought about it. Maybe you can relate to the small talk at the counter... "I'll take these MAGNUM condoms in the 48 pack and a can of Copenhagen Snuff. No, not the green can, the one with the silver lid..."

Remember those conversations with the clerk? Ha. Still need the 48 Magnums, but just don't even think about the dip.

Jayhawk

Thanks. It really helps to hear what lies ahead. Quit with you again!

[Jayhawk]

251 days quit. Life couldn't be better. Not much else to report. I just don't feel anything about nicotine really. I noticed the other day that I was in and out of the convenience store (the one I always got my dip from) and I realized I haven't even thought about it. Maybe you can relate to the small talk at the counter... "I'll take these MAGNUM condoms in the 48 pack and a can of Copenhagen Snuff. No, not the green can, the one with the silver lid..."

Remember those conversations with the clerk? Ha. Still need the 48 Magnums, but just don't even think about the dip.

Jayhawk

[KC_Guy]

Head down and posting roll. 220-something days behind me. I like seeing the number of days quit keep on growing. (That's not a dick joke either).

Nothing new to report. Life is good. This is much better than being under the influence of nic.

Only after about 200 days did I really, honestly see that the nic does have an influence on your body. Now that I am 200 days in, I am putting the puzzle pieces together. I don't have those anxiety bouts anymore - I didn't think that was related to nic - surely it was. My blood pressure is not 30,000 feet anymore - absolutely there is a connection to nic.

I'm just now finding that nic does way more than I (maybe we) thought it did. I'm just now starting to really feel normal.

Anyway - proud to be part of this website.

Thanks for all the support.

Quit on brother. Quit on. 214 days of freedom here. Feels great. Proud to be quit with you.

[Jayhawk]

Head down and posting roll. 220-something days behind me. I like seeing the number of days quit keep on growing. (That's not a dick joke either).

Nothing new to report. Life is good. This is much better than being under the influence of nic.

Only after about 200 days did I really, honestly see that the nic does have an influence on your body. Now that I am 200 days in, I am putting the puzzle pieces together. I don't have those anxiety bouts anymore - I didn't think that was related to nic - surely it was. My blood pressure is not 30,000 feet anymore - absolutely there is a connection to nic.

I'm just now finding that nic does way more than I (maybe we) thought it did. I'm just now starting to really feel normal.

Anyway - proud to be part of this website.

Thanks for all the support.

[brettlees]

Congratulations on hitting the second floor!  These hundred days were a hell of a lot more fun than the first 100, right??!!  The next 100 will be even better!

Enjoy this milestone day, and the freedom you have earned!

Congrats on 200 bro. Tough loss for our "baby jays" last night. Quit on like the bad ass you are.

Man, how do you thank a group of strangers who saved your life? Not sure I can ever thank those who helped me enough. If any newbies read this...pay attention to the dudes on this site who posted roll and pm'd me.... Look at the support posted along the way. No way I could let these dudes down.

Thanks work2win and kc guy and everyone else who helped me along.

This 200 belongs to all of us.

Man, how do you thank a group of strangers who saved your life?

You pay it forward and by the looks of it that's what you are going

Great job and keep it rolling EVERY DAMN DAY!

Congrats Jayhawk and thanks for paying it forward, helping other quitters like me make it out too! Keep it going- very proud to quit like a Rock Frickin Chalk Jayhawk today!

[cbird65]

Congratulations on hitting the second floor!  These hundred days were a hell of a lot more fun than the first 100, right??!!  The next 100 will be even better!

Enjoy this milestone day, and the freedom you have earned!

Congrats on 200 bro. Tough loss for our "baby jays" last night. Quit on like the bad ass you are.

Man, how do you thank a group of strangers who saved your life? Not sure I can ever thank those who helped me enough. If any newbies read this...pay attention to the dudes on this site who posted roll and pm'd me.... Look at the support posted along the way. No way I could let these dudes down.

Thanks work2win and kc guy and everyone else who helped me along.

This 200 belongs to all of us.

Man, how do you thank a group of strangers who saved your life?

You pay it forward and by the looks of it that's what you are going

Great job and keep it rolling EVERY DAMN DAY!

[Jayhawk]

Congratulations on hitting the second floor!  These hundred days were a hell of a lot more fun than the first 100, right??!!  The next 100 will be even better!

Enjoy this milestone day, and the freedom you have earned!

Congrats on 200 bro. Tough loss for our "baby jays" last night. Quit on like the bad ass you are.

Man, how do you thank a group of strangers who saved your life? Not sure I can ever thank those who helped me enough. If any newbies read this...pay attention to the dudes on this site who posted roll and pm'd me.... Look at the support posted along the way. No way I could let these dudes down.

Thanks work2win and kc guy and everyone else who helped me along.

This 200 belongs to all of us.

[KC_Guy]

Congratulations on hitting the second floor! These hundred days were a hell of a lot more fun than the first 100, right??!! The next 100 will be even better!

Enjoy this milestone day, and the freedom you have earned!

Congrats on 200 bro. Tough loss for our "baby jays" last night. Quit on like the bad ass you are.

[worktowin]

Congratulations on hitting the second floor! These hundred days were a hell of a lot more fun than the first 100, right??!! The next 100 will be even better!

Enjoy this milestone day, and the freedom you have earned!

[Mthomas3824]

Day 195 in the books.  Looking at two hundy.  I promise again today I won't dip.  I'm going to keep doing it that way.

Nothing really important to post - I just don't have any craves or desire for the shit.  Seriously, the only times I think about it are when I post roll, or post some support to others.  I have had some dreams about it - about a half dozen or so since May.

Maybe this is complacency.  I'm not worried about a cave at all.  But just to be sure, I will give you my word again today.

Here is to another day.

Later - Jayhawk

Not complacency at all. It is winning. After the fight through the fog you are to a place where you can keep your word without feeling like you are digging to china with a teaspoon. Life keeps getting better one day at a time.

The view from the second floor is good by the way. Congratulations.

Bravo Jayhawk. Proud to quit with you man. Rock Chalk.

;)

Jayhawk! Getting close to putting another trophy in your case to keep your HOF company.

Its about to get easy. However, the easy comes because the cravings are the same but you are stronger.

I had a rage and breakdown between 250 - 280.

When everything on paper is better but you feel like shit again....Call me. Roam new enough head me off the pass before I kicked out all the walls.

The vets knew I was hurting when I didn't recognize it.

It is great to be quit. Always quit today but you are going to be recovering now that quitting is a habit.

[Scowick65]

Day 195 in the books.  Looking at two hundy.  I promise again today I won't dip.  I'm going to keep doing it that way.

Nothing really important to post - I just don't have any craves or desire for the shit.  Seriously, the only times I think about it are when I post roll, or post some support to others.  I have had some dreams about it - about a half dozen or so since May.

Maybe this is complacency.  I'm not worried about a cave at all.  But just to be sure, I will give you my word again today.

Here is to another day.

Later - Jayhawk

Not complacency at all. It is winning. After the fight through the fog you are to a place where you can keep your word without feeling like you are digging to china with a teaspoon. Life keeps getting better one day at a time.

The view from the second floor is good by the way. Congratulations.

Bravo Jayhawk. Proud to quit with you man. Rock Chalk.

;)

[KC_Guy]

Day 195 in the books.  Looking at two hundy.  I promise again today I won't dip.  I'm going to keep doing it that way.

Nothing really important to post - I just don't have any craves or desire for the shit.  Seriously, the only times I think about it are when I post roll, or post some support to others.  I have had some dreams about it - about a half dozen or so since May.

Maybe this is complacency.  I'm not worried about a cave at all.  But just to be sure, I will give you my word again today.

Here is to another day.

Later - Jayhawk

Not complacency at all. It is winning. After the fight through the fog you are to a place where you can keep your word without feeling like you are digging to china with a teaspoon. Life keeps getting better one day at a time.

The view from the second floor is good by the way. Congratulations.

Bravo Jayhawk. Proud to quit with you man. Rock Chalk.

[brettlees]

Day 195 in the books.  Looking at two hundy.  I promise again today I won't dip.  I'm going to keep doing it that way.

Nothing really important to post - I just don't have any craves or desire for the shit.  Seriously, the only times I think about it are when I post roll, or post some support to others.  I have had some dreams about it - about a half dozen or so since May.

Maybe this is complacency.  I'm not worried about a cave at all.  But just to be sure, I will give you my word again today.

Here is to another day.

Later - Jayhawk

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Well done brother, you are nearing another milestone and I am glad that you do continue to post roll, and help newbies in here.

Thank you,
Pinched

yes, thanks for the great help to us newbies!

[worktowin]

Day 195 in the books.  Looking at two hundy.  I promise again today I won't dip.  I'm going to keep doing it that way.

Nothing really important to post - I just don't have any craves or desire for the shit.  Seriously, the only times I think about it are when I post roll, or post some support to others.  I have had some dreams about it - about a half dozen or so since May.

Maybe this is complacency.  I'm not worried about a cave at all.  But just to be sure, I will give you my word again today.

Here is to another day.

Later - Jayhawk

Not complacency at all. It is winning. After the fight through the fog you are to a place where you can keep your word without feeling like you are digging to china with a teaspoon. Life keeps getting better one day at a time.

The view from the second floor is good by the way. Congratulations.