Introduction and Day 1

[aaroncarey]

(I'm treating this thread as a journal; I never post like this on social media)

Friday night update:

Got home from work and was extremely tired. Took a nap before going to my buddy's place to watch the WS. All the while I've been the most tempted to dip to this point in my quit.

I have a lot of free time tomorrow and will be browsing the forum for all of that time (while watching football, of course).

[pab1964]

Aaron be smart this weekend. Stay away from the alcohol! Have your numbers handy and use them if needed. I quit with you today!

[aaroncarey]

I told Zeno I was going to check in here around 3:30 CT. Had to work overtime at my first job and get over to my other one ASAP.

So far, so good on day 5. I anticipate having a few more triggers tonight as I usually take Friday nights to myself and take the edge off however I can. So I'm going to a buddy's place to watch the WS. He doesn't chew so there'll be lessened temptation being with him.

This weekend will be the first without nic in a long time.

[Stranger999]

I would also like to add a few things I've learned that I haven't seen recommended (yet) here or other places devoted to the cause.

1) I changed up a lot of things the day I quit dipping. This time of the year, I'm listening to sports radio or podcasts all the time when I'm not at work. Instead of listening to any radio/podcasts, I've instead exclusively listened to music; I have it on all the time. Anything from Chopin to Gorillaz.

2) Instead of spending all my non-work day time in my recliner messing around on my iPad in front of my TV, I'm spending the vast majority of my time outside of my man cave. Usually in my kitchen at the table on my computer.

3) I've given myself a ton of superfluous tasks and chores I either a. don't do enough or as often, or b. don't actually need to do...just to get my mind off of dipping and concentrated on something else.

4) Crushed pepper- and spearmints are how I'm getting over the oral fixation. They seem to be working well!

But...this is just day 4. Every day may require a different way to battle. This is just what I've learned so far.

Nice work! Keep actively fighting the urges!

My first 4 days were spent locked in the living room watching every football game that was on TV. Listening to classical music sounds more pleasant - no one gets pissed off by Chopin. :)

Keep using this thread as a quit diary too. Bookmark it and read it from the beginning when you have a bad crave.

[aaroncarey]

I would also like to add a few things I've learned that I haven't seen recommended (yet) here or other places devoted to the cause.

1) I changed up a lot of things the day I quit dipping. This time of the year, I'm listening to sports radio or podcasts all the time when I'm not at work. Instead of listening to any radio/podcasts, I've instead exclusively listened to music; I have it on all the time. Anything from Chopin to Gorillaz.

2) Instead of spending all my non-work day time in my recliner messing around on my iPad in front of my TV, I'm spending the vast majority of my time outside of my man cave. Usually in my kitchen at the table on my computer.

3) I've given myself a ton of superfluous tasks and chores I either a. don't do enough or as often, or b. don't actually need to do...just to get my mind off of dipping and concentrated on something else.

4) Crushed pepper- and spearmints are how I'm getting over the oral fixation. They seem to be working well!

But...this is just day 4. Every day may require a different way to battle. This is just what I've learned so far.

[aaroncarey]

Great job so far- keep posting in here as you go. Have you been learning how the addiction works? You could have some challenges coming soon. Just get through them, one by one. Get on here if needed. Keep reading. Keep making connections- they can get you through it when tough times come. The nicotine has left your body, flushed out. Now some other compounds in the sh** will take longer, and your body has some healing to do. But hour by hour, day by day, it all stacks up. The more challenges you face down, the more wins you get. The more wins you get, the stronger your quit. Keep it going you're doing great!

Thank you, and thanks for asking.

I am indeed starting to learn more about how this works. I had gotten to the point in my addiction where I just wanted a dip in all the time...so the first few days have just been about pushing through.

I do anticipate triggers to start to become more and more of a problem. I worry a bit about this weekend, though I do have some social activities planned that will help keep me out and active. Otherwise, I'm probably going to go for walks, sit and watch football and stay on KTC.

Also, thanks to Zeno have some digits now. He and I have been texting a bit this afternoon.

Very impressed by this community so far. Thanks for the encouragement!

[brettlees]

Great job so far- keep posting in here as you go. Have you been learning how the addiction works? You could have some challenges coming soon. Just get through them, one by one. Get on here if needed. Keep reading. Keep making connections- they can get you through it when tough times come. The nicotine has left your body, flushed out. Now some other compounds in the sh** will take longer, and your body has some healing to do. But hour by hour, day by day, it all stacks up. The more challenges you face down, the more wins you get. The more wins you get, the stronger your quit. Keep it going you're doing great!

[aaroncarey]

How you doing now Aaron, getting things figured out? posting roll? learning how to fight this?
Make new friends here. Post your experiences. Learn to hate this addiction. It took me many many years to get the resolve and balls to really quit- but it also took the support from other quitters and the knowledge that are NOW in your reach- just get it, and save your life!

Thanks for checking in!

Today has actually gone a lot better than I expected. I woke up, put a peppermint in my mouth (crushed it and put it in my lip), got on here, and posted roll. I've been at work all day and have the evening off. Evenings off are odd for me since that's when I usually am at work. So there's going to be a huge urge tonight. Fortunately, my brother in law is staying with me tonight (for other reasons), and I've hidden the fact I chew from him. So that'll be some extra accountability.

It's been a little odd...feel just a bit off...but overall I thought it was going to be more painful. Maybe that's next.

Thanks again for checking in.

That probably is next! the first 3-4 days of my quit were some of the easiest. Whatever comes your way, though, you can crush it. There are dudes on here who started chewing at 8 years old, chewed for 40 years, etc. If they can quit, you can too!

Nice update. Great how your reflecting. ^^^ I'm probably one of the guys LMM is describing- first chew in 5th grade, hooked in high school, quit at 49 years old. But i jumped in and gave it all here, and it worked (so far). I'm 100% certain i will stay quit as long as i keep following the methods here. Work on building your network- the fellow quitters of all levels will help you be supported when you need it, and will give you a great layer of accountability. I love how you're doing this right!

Hang on through any fog that comes your way, keep reading on the site here to see that others make it through, and soak up any breaks in the struggle and use them to recharge! You got this if you give it all and do it like we do around here!

This ^^^ is awesome advice! Especially the part about building a network here and being accountable to others on the site. I can promise that you will never regret doing that. :)

Folks here will literally jump on a plane to help you stay quit. If you ever get the chance to meet another quitter here in person do it! It will help your quit big time.

It's great to see someone on the right path Aaron and I quit with you today! B)B

Thank you! I can't believe it's day 4 already. Honestly, oral fixation seems to be the biggest struggle so far. Crushing mints and putting them in my cheek (wow that sounds...never mind) seems to work.

[Stranger999]

How you doing now Aaron, getting things figured out? posting roll? learning how to fight this?
Make new friends here. Post your experiences. Learn to hate this addiction. It took me many many years to get the resolve and balls to really quit- but it also took the support from other quitters and the knowledge that are NOW in your reach- just get it, and save your life!

Thanks for checking in!

Today has actually gone a lot better than I expected. I woke up, put a peppermint in my mouth (crushed it and put it in my lip), got on here, and posted roll. I've been at work all day and have the evening off. Evenings off are odd for me since that's when I usually am at work. So there's going to be a huge urge tonight. Fortunately, my brother in law is staying with me tonight (for other reasons), and I've hidden the fact I chew from him. So that'll be some extra accountability.

It's been a little odd...feel just a bit off...but overall I thought it was going to be more painful. Maybe that's next.

Thanks again for checking in.

That probably is next! the first 3-4 days of my quit were some of the easiest. Whatever comes your way, though, you can crush it. There are dudes on here who started chewing at 8 years old, chewed for 40 years, etc. If they can quit, you can too!

Nice update. Great how your reflecting. ^^^ I'm probably one of the guys LMM is describing- first chew in 5th grade, hooked in high school, quit at 49 years old. But i jumped in and gave it all here, and it worked (so far). I'm 100% certain i will stay quit as long as i keep following the methods here. Work on building your network- the fellow quitters of all levels will help you be supported when you need it, and will give you a great layer of accountability. I love how you're doing this right!

Hang on through any fog that comes your way, keep reading on the site here to see that others make it through, and soak up any breaks in the struggle and use them to recharge! You got this if you give it all and do it like we do around here!

This ^^^ is awesome advice! Especially the part about building a network here and being accountable to others on the site. I can promise that you will never regret doing that. :)

Folks here will literally jump on a plane to help you stay quit. If you ever get the chance to meet another quitter here in person do it! It will help your quit big time.

It's great to see someone on the right path Aaron and I quit with you today! B)B

[pab1964]

How you doing now Aaron, getting things figured out? posting roll? learning how to fight this?
Make new friends here. Post your experiences. Learn to hate this addiction. It took me many many years to get the resolve and balls to really quit- but it also took the support from other quitters and the knowledge that are NOW in your reach- just get it, and save your life!

Thanks for checking in!

Today has actually gone a lot better than I expected. I woke up, put a peppermint in my mouth (crushed it and put it in my lip), got on here, and posted roll. I've been at work all day and have the evening off. Evenings off are odd for me since that's when I usually am at work. So there's going to be a huge urge tonight. Fortunately, my brother in law is staying with me tonight (for other reasons), and I've hidden the fact I chew from him. So that'll be some extra accountability.

It's been a little odd...feel just a bit off...but overall I thought it was going to be more painful. Maybe that's next.

Thanks again for checking in.

That probably is next! the first 3-4 days of my quit were some of the easiest. Whatever comes your way, though, you can crush it. There are dudes on here who started chewing at 8 years old, chewed for 40 years, etc. If they can quit, you can too!

Nice update. Great how your reflecting. ^^^ I'm probably one of the guys LMM is describing- first chew in 5th grade, hooked in high school, quit at 49 years old. But i jumped in and gave it all here, and it worked (so far). I'm 100% certain i will stay quit as long as i keep following the methods here. Work on building your network- the fellow quitters of all levels will help you be supported when you need it, and will give you a great layer of accountability. I love how you're doing this right!

Hang on through any fog that comes your way, keep reading on the site here to see that others make it through, and soak up any breaks in the struggle and use them to recharge! You got this if you give it all and do it like we do around here!

Thanks a bunch!

This afternoon has been the biggest struggle yet. Didn't sleep last night, very tired. Have kept myself busy and distracted. One hour at a time at this point.

We have all been there! Just remember, you can do this!

[aaroncarey]

How you doing now Aaron, getting things figured out? posting roll? learning how to fight this?
Make new friends here. Post your experiences. Learn to hate this addiction. It took me many many years to get the resolve and balls to really quit- but it also took the support from other quitters and the knowledge that are NOW in your reach- just get it, and save your life!

Thanks for checking in!

Today has actually gone a lot better than I expected. I woke up, put a peppermint in my mouth (crushed it and put it in my lip), got on here, and posted roll. I've been at work all day and have the evening off. Evenings off are odd for me since that's when I usually am at work. So there's going to be a huge urge tonight. Fortunately, my brother in law is staying with me tonight (for other reasons), and I've hidden the fact I chew from him. So that'll be some extra accountability.

It's been a little odd...feel just a bit off...but overall I thought it was going to be more painful. Maybe that's next.

Thanks again for checking in.

That probably is next! the first 3-4 days of my quit were some of the easiest. Whatever comes your way, though, you can crush it. There are dudes on here who started chewing at 8 years old, chewed for 40 years, etc. If they can quit, you can too!

Nice update. Great how your reflecting. ^^^ I'm probably one of the guys LMM is describing- first chew in 5th grade, hooked in high school, quit at 49 years old. But i jumped in and gave it all here, and it worked (so far). I'm 100% certain i will stay quit as long as i keep following the methods here. Work on building your network- the fellow quitters of all levels will help you be supported when you need it, and will give you a great layer of accountability. I love how you're doing this right!

Hang on through any fog that comes your way, keep reading on the site here to see that others make it through, and soak up any breaks in the struggle and use them to recharge! You got this if you give it all and do it like we do around here!

Thanks a bunch!

This afternoon has been the biggest struggle yet. Didn't sleep last night, very tired. Have kept myself busy and distracted. One hour at a time at this point.

[brettlees]

How you doing now Aaron, getting things figured out? posting roll? learning how to fight this?
Make new friends here. Post your experiences. Learn to hate this addiction. It took me many many years to get the resolve and balls to really quit- but it also took the support from other quitters and the knowledge that are NOW in your reach- just get it, and save your life!

Thanks for checking in!

Today has actually gone a lot better than I expected. I woke up, put a peppermint in my mouth (crushed it and put it in my lip), got on here, and posted roll. I've been at work all day and have the evening off. Evenings off are odd for me since that's when I usually am at work. So there's going to be a huge urge tonight. Fortunately, my brother in law is staying with me tonight (for other reasons), and I've hidden the fact I chew from him. So that'll be some extra accountability.

It's been a little odd...feel just a bit off...but overall I thought it was going to be more painful. Maybe that's next.

Thanks again for checking in.

That probably is next! the first 3-4 days of my quit were some of the easiest. Whatever comes your way, though, you can crush it. There are dudes on here who started chewing at 8 years old, chewed for 40 years, etc. If they can quit, you can too!

Nice update. Great how your reflecting. ^^^ I'm probably one of the guys LMM is describing- first chew in 5th grade, hooked in high school, quit at 49 years old. But i jumped in and gave it all here, and it worked (so far). I'm 100% certain i will stay quit as long as i keep following the methods here. Work on building your network- the fellow quitters of all levels will help you be supported when you need it, and will give you a great layer of accountability. I love how you're doing this right!

Hang on through any fog that comes your way, keep reading on the site here to see that others make it through, and soak up any breaks in the struggle and use them to recharge! You got this if you give it all and do it like we do around here!

[LMM]

How you doing now Aaron, getting things figured out? posting roll? learning how to fight this?
Make new friends here. Post your experiences. Learn to hate this addiction. It took me many many years to get the resolve and balls to really quit- but it also took the support from other quitters and the knowledge that are NOW in your reach- just get it, and save your life!

Thanks for checking in!

Today has actually gone a lot better than I expected. I woke up, put a peppermint in my mouth (crushed it and put it in my lip), got on here, and posted roll. I've been at work all day and have the evening off. Evenings off are odd for me since that's when I usually am at work. So there's going to be a huge urge tonight. Fortunately, my brother in law is staying with me tonight (for other reasons), and I've hidden the fact I chew from him. So that'll be some extra accountability.

It's been a little odd...feel just a bit off...but overall I thought it was going to be more painful. Maybe that's next.

Thanks again for checking in.

That probably is next! the first 3-4 days of my quit were some of the easiest. Whatever comes your way, though, you can crush it. There are dudes on here who started chewing at 8 years old, chewed for 40 years, etc. If they can quit, you can too!

[aaroncarey]

How you doing now Aaron, getting things figured out? posting roll? learning how to fight this?
Make new friends here. Post your experiences. Learn to hate this addiction. It took me many many years to get the resolve and balls to really quit- but it also took the support from other quitters and the knowledge that are NOW in your reach- just get it, and save your life!

Thanks for checking in!

Today has actually gone a lot better than I expected. I woke up, put a peppermint in my mouth (crushed it and put it in my lip), got on here, and posted roll. I've been at work all day and have the evening off. Evenings off are odd for me since that's when I usually am at work. So there's going to be a huge urge tonight. Fortunately, my brother in law is staying with me tonight (for other reasons), and I've hidden the fact I chew from him. So that'll be some extra accountability.

It's been a little odd...feel just a bit off...but overall I thought it was going to be more painful. Maybe that's next.

Thanks again for checking in.

[brettlees]

How you doing now Aaron, getting things figured out? posting roll? learning how to fight this?
Make new friends here. Post your experiences. Learn to hate this addiction. It took me many many years to get the resolve and balls to really quit- but it also took the support from other quitters and the knowledge that are NOW in your reach- just get it, and save your life!