Intro to SAM83

[Ginet]

Hi Sam.
That "wake up call" moment is fantastic isn't it. Keep going. This site is my lifeline to support. It just works. I would have caved if I had to rely on my willpower or good intentions alone. Keep reading. Keep going to Chat. I'll see you there!

[Wt57]

Keep reading, post early, get numbers especially from your April 2014 group and jump into the daily battle punching back.
I will say I was reluctant to spill my guts to strangers but as time past I realize that there is no other group of men and women that I have more in common with than this bunch of nicotine addicts. We share a life of slavery and now freedom.

[ZillahCowboy]

Welcome Sam. We are quitting alongside you every day. You should Post roll every morning, read everything you can on this site, and become insanely obsessive about protecting your quit. You can do it. PM me if you have any questions or need a shout out. This will be a trying experience, but could save your life. Thanks for joining this brotherhood.

[rdad]

A little about myself,

12 years ago I quit smoking and gave up cigarettes. I was looking for the easy way out and Copenhagen was less expensive than the patch or nic gum. In fact I used to refer to Copenhagen as "the lip patch", and joked that I had quit smoking using it as a tool. I am done kidding myself that one is less damaging, less expensive, less nasty than the other. The enemy is nicotine regardless of the delivery system. I have gambled with my life and nicotine for 34 years of my 48 years on this planet. I am done. I discovered this site when googling quitting on the very first day of my quit 1/6/14. Based on my experience, I believe the only way to quit is to go 100% cold turkey, dragging it out is not quitting, it is simply changing the delivery method. I spent a lot of time reading posts and roll calls the past few days, have had some doubts about myself and also feel a little weird opening up to people I have never met. Putting this introduction post out here today represents my full commitment to be and stay quit and also to support and be supported. Although I really feel less foggy today, I am most worried about my first weekend and triggers it will bring (adult beverages, sitting in my tree stand), but I will ODAAT and recommit each day!

SAM is a nickname from high school, the real name is Chris. I reside in the Pittsburgh area and when I am not at work I enjoy everything outdoors, and prefer two wheels over four any day.

Thanks for taking the time to read this.

Chris

Hi Chris, welcome to the loony bin. Every one of us has about the same story here. It sounds like you get it. Nicotine is Nicotine is nicotine. Go up to the top of this page to the welcome center and learn how to post roll. Post roll everyday and you will have all the support you could ever want from everyone here. Good job in making a great, life altering decision.

[Doc2quit4good]

A little about myself,

12 years ago I quit smoking and gave up cigarettes.  I was looking for the easy way out and Copenhagen was less expensive than the patch or nic gum.  In fact I used to refer to Copenhagen as "the lip patch", and joked that I had quit smoking using it as a tool.  I am done kidding myself that one is less damaging, less expensive, less nasty than the other.  The enemy is nicotine regardless of the delivery system.  I have gambled with my life and nicotine for 34 years of my 48 years on this planet.  I am done.  I discovered this site when googling quitting on the very first day of my quit 1/6/14.  Based on my experience, I believe the only way to quit is to go 100% cold turkey, dragging it out is not quitting, it is simply changing the delivery method.  I spent a lot of time reading posts and roll calls the past few days, have had some doubts about myself and also feel a little weird opening up to people I have never met.  Putting this introduction post out here today represents my full commitment to be and stay quit and also to support and be supported.  Although I really feel less foggy today, I am most worried about my first weekend and triggers it will bring (adult beverages, sitting in my tree stand), but I will ODAAT and recommit each day!

SAM is a nickname from high school, the real name is Chris.  I reside in the Pittsburgh area and when I am not at work I enjoy everything outdoors, and prefer two wheels over four any day. 

Thanks for taking the time to read this.

Chris

I been to Pittsburgh once. Thanks for opening up to us. It is what you need to do. A great step in recovery! Find the pinkish button above that says welcome center. You will want to post roll in the April 2014 group to get started here. Unless you haven't gotten it yet, posting roll is the most important thing to do here. That and reaching out to brothers and the occasional sisters here. Don't worry, we aren't all nuts here!!!

BUT we are all addicts just like you. No one is different here, just different days quit. I quit after about 31 years so I am there with you. It is a bad habit to get into and will be hard to pop out of but it will be worth it. I stand here now at 114 days and it is the best feeling in the world. You will see too!

Also one more thing. I know this is hard to do but try and cut back on any alcohol during your quit until you know you can handle it. Alcohol is a major trigger for nicotine craves and is best left alone for now.

[SAM83]

A little about myself,

12 years ago I quit smoking and gave up cigarettes. I was looking for the easy way out and Copenhagen was less expensive than the patch or nic gum. In fact I used to refer to Copenhagen as "the lip patch", and joked that I had quit smoking using it as a tool. I am done kidding myself that one is less damaging, less expensive, less nasty than the other. The enemy is nicotine regardless of the delivery system. I have gambled with my life and nicotine for 34 years of my 48 years on this planet. I am done. I discovered this site when googling quitting on the very first day of my quit 1/6/14. Based on my experience, I believe the only way to quit is to go 100% cold turkey, dragging it out is not quitting, it is simply changing the delivery method. I spent a lot of time reading posts and roll calls the past few days, have had some doubts about myself and also feel a little weird opening up to people I have never met. Putting this introduction post out here today represents my full commitment to be and stay quit and also to support and be supported. Although I really feel less foggy today, I am most worried about my first weekend and triggers it will bring (adult beverages, sitting in my tree stand), but I will ODAAT and recommit each day!

SAM is a nickname from high school, the real name is Chris. I reside in the Pittsburgh area and when I am not at work I enjoy everything outdoors, and prefer two wheels over four any day.

Thanks for taking the time to read this.

Chris