My 1st Day w/out Chew

[Boelker62]

Day 9 today.  Almost at the double digits.  I know it's still VERY early in my quit, but already, I am feeling better about it. I don't get the intense cravings at work like I did in days 1-3, but I still get cravings.  They are getting a little easier to handle.  Every monring when I post roll, and I see that quit number go up...it makes me feel proud of the decision that we all made.  Quit on brothers, and as always, thank y'all for your support

-J

Great job! It will only continue to get better. I promise. There will be rough spots here and there, which is when the support network is invaluable.

Hang in there, one day at a time.

I quit today just like I have for the previous 335 days. If I can do it, anyone can.

Thanks Kubrick! 335 days is BOSS STATUS! Proud of you bud. I can't wait til I get there. Not TRY to get there, I AM going to get there!

Just worry about today. No need to look ahead. 335 seemed like some huge, impossibility back in my first few days of quit. The days will come, the number will grow and the time will come when you don't even think about it. Just do the same thing each day that has brought you success so far:

Post roll
quit
repeat tomorrow.

Just today. Simply today. Tomorrow? We'll see you in roll. Then we'll say the same thing. I say the same thing every day at 179. Just today. That's all I have to do.

[Kubrick]

Day 9 today.  Almost at the double digits.  I know it's still VERY early in my quit, but already, I am feeling better about it. I don't get the intense cravings at work like I did in days 1-3, but I still get cravings.  They are getting a little easier to handle.  Every monring when I post roll, and I see that quit number go up...it makes me feel proud of the decision that we all made.  Quit on brothers, and as always, thank y'all for your support

-J

Great job! It will only continue to get better. I promise. There will be rough spots here and there, which is when the support network is invaluable.

Hang in there, one day at a time.

I quit today just like I have for the previous 335 days. If I can do it, anyone can.

Thanks Kubrick! 335 days is BOSS STATUS! Proud of you bud. I can't wait til I get there. Not TRY to get there, I AM going to get there!

Just worry about today. No need to look ahead. 335 seemed like some huge, impossibility back in my first few days of quit. The days will come, the number will grow and the time will come when you don't even think about it. Just do the same thing each day that has brought you success so far:

Post roll
quit
repeat tomorrow.

[jhawth25]

Day 9 today.  Almost at the double digits.  I know it's still VERY early in my quit, but already, I am feeling better about it. I don't get the intense cravings at work like I did in days 1-3, but I still get cravings.  They are getting a little easier to handle.  Every monring when I post roll, and I see that quit number go up...it makes me feel proud of the decision that we all made.  Quit on brothers, and as always, thank y'all for your support

-J

Great job! It will only continue to get better. I promise. There will be rough spots here and there, which is when the support network is invaluable.

Hang in there, one day at a time.

I quit today just like I have for the previous 335 days. If I can do it, anyone can.

Thanks Kubrick! 335 days is BOSS STATUS! Proud of you bud. I can't wait til I get there. Not TRY to get there, I AM going to get there!

[Kubrick]

Day 9 today. Almost at the double digits. I know it's still VERY early in my quit, but already, I am feeling better about it. I don't get the intense cravings at work like I did in days 1-3, but I still get cravings. They are getting a little easier to handle. Every monring when I post roll, and I see that quit number go up...it makes me feel proud of the decision that we all made. Quit on brothers, and as always, thank y'all for your support

-J

Great job! It will only continue to get better. I promise. There will be rough spots here and there, which is when the support network is invaluable.

Hang in there, one day at a time.

I quit today just like I have for the previous 335 days. If I can do it, anyone can.

[jhawth25]

Day 9 today. Almost at the double digits. I know it's still VERY early in my quit, but already, I am feeling better about it. I don't get the intense cravings at work like I did in days 1-3, but I still get cravings. They are getting a little easier to handle. Every monring when I post roll, and I see that quit number go up...it makes me feel proud of the decision that we all made. Quit on brothers, and as always, thank y'all for your support

-J

[Radman]

Nice post, quitter. Beware the traps.  You will have those great days, but sure as shooting, the addiction will throw you a curve.  That's when it gets real.  You have reached a fork in the path.  Now, in my opinion, what dictates the path you take is how well you're prepared.  If you have a plan in place, you'll enact that plan and take the quit road.  If you have become complacent because you think the quit is bullet proof, you will fail at this point and be right back where we all started.

I can't stress enough how important to have a plan in place.  Have some brothers or sisters you can text or call.  Crying and whining are not required.  Most times all I needed was a distraction.  Send a handful of quitters a text, and you'll be busy until that crave passes.  Just that simple. 

Reach out if you need anything.

Great advice. I was tempted all weekend. Went partying with my buddies, and everyone had lippers in. I kept true to my QUIT though, and through intense tempation, I prevailed. Felt very proud of myself and the efforts I have taken. I beat the fog, and punched tempation in the face (This time). Great motivators when you see that you actually POSES the ability, to tell the nic bitch to 'Finger'

Nice victory there, but that was not a good plan. I have seen many quits die embarassing deaths in that situation. I actually COMPLETELY stopped drinking for a while when I first quit. I knew for a fact that I couldn't trust myself after a few beers, and being quit was far more important. For most folks to succeed, quitting has to be the absolute top priority. I was no different. You've proven that you have the ability, so you don't need to prove it repeatedly. Take the safe route, man.

Another thing: those buddies will probably cause problems in the near future in that situation. Seen that personally. Right now they think you'll be back on the can in a few days. In a week or two, they'll realize you're succeeding and then the bullshit will start. Unless your drinking buddies are different than just about every other person's here, they'll try to tempt you back to the can. That's when you hit that fork in the road. I was surprised what pricks some of them turned out to be.

I'm not trying to be an ass here, just illustrating some of the traps. I figure you'll get some less understanding comments, though.

No offense at all. I definitely see the logic in that kind of thought. My buddies are the same guys that all your drinking buddies are I'm sure. I am going to have to take that advice this weekend. Maybe just take a couple weekends off until I am better at controling my cravings.

As with the can though, I would not want the QUIT to control my life. My buddies, as big a pains in the asses they can be, are still pretty good friends. I will just have to see who the REAL friends are, and who the jealous ones are...it should be pretty easy to tell here in the next couple weeks, right?

Thanks again for the post. Like I said, no offense taken from it. Great advice, and great food for thought.

Jhaw, there was a recent post about percentage of caves that are associated with alcohol. Since I'm dealing with old age dementia I can't remember who wrote it or where it was at. If I find it later i'll link it to you. I really suggest more than a couple weeks. That doesn't mean you have to avoid your friends, but most vets suggest avoiding the alcohol. If your friends are supportive that would be great but if not; temptation, craving, peer pressure and booze is damn dangerous. I can't tell you how many cavers have told the same story.

You got my point perfectly. You just gotta feel it out. I've still got some close friends that dip, chew, or smoke. I don't harrass them and they don't tempt me. I wish they'd quit, and they know I'll help them when they get ready. They respect me for doing what they haven't been able to do. They don't bring spit bottles in my truck or crap like that anymore. But, there were a few who tried the temptation, mainly just trying to be funny. "You know you want one.", and waving the can my way. I'd only let em slide once.

The quit doesn't have to control your life indefinitely, just until you get everything sorted out. Only you will know when that happens. As long as you see the trap, my work here is done. Quit on.........

[Wt57]

Nice post, quitter. Beware the traps.  You will have those great days, but sure as shooting, the addiction will throw you a curve.  That's when it gets real.  You have reached a fork in the path.  Now, in my opinion, what dictates the path you take is how well you're prepared.  If you have a plan in place, you'll enact that plan and take the quit road.  If you have become complacent because you think the quit is bullet proof, you will fail at this point and be right back where we all started.

I can't stress enough how important to have a plan in place.  Have some brothers or sisters you can text or call.  Crying and whining are not required.  Most times all I needed was a distraction.  Send a handful of quitters a text, and you'll be busy until that crave passes.  Just that simple. 

Reach out if you need anything.

Great advice. I was tempted all weekend. Went partying with my buddies, and everyone had lippers in. I kept true to my QUIT though, and through intense tempation, I prevailed. Felt very proud of myself and the efforts I have taken. I beat the fog, and punched tempation in the face (This time). Great motivators when you see that you actually POSES the ability, to tell the nic bitch to 'Finger'

Nice victory there, but that was not a good plan. I have seen many quits die embarassing deaths in that situation. I actually COMPLETELY stopped drinking for a while when I first quit. I knew for a fact that I couldn't trust myself after a few beers, and being quit was far more important. For most folks to succeed, quitting has to be the absolute top priority. I was no different. You've proven that you have the ability, so you don't need to prove it repeatedly. Take the safe route, man.

Another thing: those buddies will probably cause problems in the near future in that situation. Seen that personally. Right now they think you'll be back on the can in a few days. In a week or two, they'll realize you're succeeding and then the bullshit will start. Unless your drinking buddies are different than just about every other person's here, they'll try to tempt you back to the can. That's when you hit that fork in the road. I was surprised what pricks some of them turned out to be.

I'm not trying to be an ass here, just illustrating some of the traps. I figure you'll get some less understanding comments, though.

No offense at all. I definitely see the logic in that kind of thought. My buddies are the same guys that all your drinking buddies are I'm sure. I am going to have to take that advice this weekend. Maybe just take a couple weekends off until I am better at controling my cravings.

As with the can though, I would not want the QUIT to control my life. My buddies, as big a pains in the asses they can be, are still pretty good friends. I will just have to see who the REAL friends are, and who the jealous ones are...it should be pretty easy to tell here in the next couple weeks, right?

Thanks again for the post. Like I said, no offense taken from it. Great advice, and great food for thought.

Jhaw, there was a recent post about percentage of caves that are associated with alcohol. Since I'm dealing with old age dementia I can't remember who wrote it or where it was at. If I find it later i'll link it to you. I really suggest more than a couple weeks. That doesn't mean you have to avoid your friends, but most vets suggest avoiding the alcohol. If your friends are supportive that would be great but if not; temptation, craving, peer pressure and booze is damn dangerous. I can't tell you how many cavers have told the same story.

[jhawth25]

Nice post, quitter. Beware the traps.  You will have those great days, but sure as shooting, the addiction will throw you a curve.  That's when it gets real.  You have reached a fork in the path.  Now, in my opinion, what dictates the path you take is how well you're prepared.  If you have a plan in place, you'll enact that plan and take the quit road.  If you have become complacent because you think the quit is bullet proof, you will fail at this point and be right back where we all started.

I can't stress enough how important to have a plan in place.  Have some brothers or sisters you can text or call.  Crying and whining are not required.  Most times all I needed was a distraction.  Send a handful of quitters a text, and you'll be busy until that crave passes.  Just that simple. 

Reach out if you need anything.

Great advice. I was tempted all weekend. Went partying with my buddies, and everyone had lippers in. I kept true to my QUIT though, and through intense tempation, I prevailed. Felt very proud of myself and the efforts I have taken. I beat the fog, and punched tempation in the face (This time). Great motivators when you see that you actually POSES the ability, to tell the nic bitch to 'Finger'

Nice victory there, but that was not a good plan. I have seen many quits die embarassing deaths in that situation. I actually COMPLETELY stopped drinking for a while when I first quit. I knew for a fact that I couldn't trust myself after a few beers, and being quit was far more important. For most folks to succeed, quitting has to be the absolute top priority. I was no different. You've proven that you have the ability, so you don't need to prove it repeatedly. Take the safe route, man.

Another thing: those buddies will probably cause problems in the near future in that situation. Seen that personally. Right now they think you'll be back on the can in a few days. In a week or two, they'll realize you're succeeding and then the bullshit will start. Unless your drinking buddies are different than just about every other person's here, they'll try to tempt you back to the can. That's when you hit that fork in the road. I was surprised what pricks some of them turned out to be.

I'm not trying to be an ass here, just illustrating some of the traps. I figure you'll get some less understanding comments, though.

No offense at all. I definitely see the logic in that kind of thought. My buddies are the same guys that all your drinking buddies are I'm sure. I am going to have to take that advice this weekend. Maybe just take a couple weekends off until I am better at controling my cravings.

As with the can though, I would not want the QUIT to control my life. My buddies, as big a pains in the asses they can be, are still pretty good friends. I will just have to see who the REAL friends are, and who the jealous ones are...it should be pretty easy to tell here in the next couple weeks, right?

Thanks again for the post. Like I said, no offense taken from it. Great advice, and great food for thought.

[Radman]

Nice post, quitter. Beware the traps.  You will have those great days, but sure as shooting, the addiction will throw you a curve.  That's when it gets real.  You have reached a fork in the path.  Now, in my opinion, what dictates the path you take is how well you're prepared.  If you have a plan in place, you'll enact that plan and take the quit road.  If you have become complacent because you think the quit is bullet proof, you will fail at this point and be right back where we all started.

I can't stress enough how important to have a plan in place.  Have some brothers or sisters you can text or call.  Crying and whining are not required.  Most times all I needed was a distraction.  Send a handful of quitters a text, and you'll be busy until that crave passes.  Just that simple. 

Reach out if you need anything.

Great advice. I was tempted all weekend. Went partying with my buddies, and everyone had lippers in. I kept true to my QUIT though, and through intense tempation, I prevailed. Felt very proud of myself and the efforts I have taken. I beat the fog, and punched tempation in the face (This time). Great motivators when you see that you actually POSES the ability, to tell the nic bitch to 'Finger'

Nice victory there, but that was not a good plan. I have seen many quits die embarassing deaths in that situation. I actually COMPLETELY stopped drinking for a while when I first quit. I knew for a fact that I couldn't trust myself after a few beers, and being quit was far more important. For most folks to succeed, quitting has to be the absolute top priority. I was no different. You've proven that you have the ability, so you don't need to prove it repeatedly. Take the safe route, man.

Another thing: those buddies will probably cause problems in the near future in that situation. Seen that personally. Right now they think you'll be back on the can in a few days. In a week or two, they'll realize you're succeeding and then the bullshit will start. Unless your drinking buddies are different than just about every other person's here, they'll try to tempt you back to the can. That's when you hit that fork in the road. I was surprised what pricks some of them turned out to be.

I'm not trying to be an ass here, just illustrating some of the traps. I figure you'll get some less understanding comments, though.

[jhawth25]

Day 5 man; we are on the same schedule so I'm feeling what you are right now.  The thing helping me focus is the power of this monumental decision to quit being way bigger than the habit; know what I mean?  WE are quitting because WE decided it was so.

That helps me more than anything. 

PM me if you want to!

I hear ya! Day three started out so much easier than 1 and 2, but the fog has settled in thick recently. Just finished a breakfast burrito about an hour ago, and for the last hour, I just can't concentrate on anything without the thought of wanting a chew, poppin up in my head. I just try to keep the control and shoot the some-bitch outta my mind

'Remshot'

I appreciate you having my back during this quit. Feel free to PM me if you need anything, as well!

Thanks Brothers

-J

Congrats on Day 3. Day 3 sucks. Sucks bad. And for your sake, LOOT hopes this is the worst day in recent memory because if it is, you'll never forget it. You forget, you die at the hands of an active addiction.

Think about it.

Welcome to the site.

Never forget the SUCK!!! It is a the most valuable weapon you will have against the Nic......Remembering these days and how shitty it made you feel! Good days are ahead but EMBRACE THE SUCK!!

Keep on Quitter!!


J

On day 7 now...The fog has lifted. I will never forget those first 3 or 4 days of the QUIT. Talk about a motivation to never start again....once you know what it takes to get that fog to lift, it's impossible to forget. Thanks to all of you, I was able to survive my first week of quit. Nothin but high hopes for the rest of this quit!!!! Quit on Quitters!

-Jason
aka Country Boy

[jhawth25]

Nice post, quitter. Beware the traps. You will have those great days, but sure as shooting, the addiction will throw you a curve. That's when it gets real. You have reached a fork in the path. Now, in my opinion, what dictates the path you take is how well you're prepared. If you have a plan in place, you'll enact that plan and take the quit road. If you have become complacent because you think the quit is bullet proof, you will fail at this point and be right back where we all started.

I can't stress enough how important to have a plan in place. Have some brothers or sisters you can text or call. Crying and whining are not required. Most times all I needed was a distraction. Send a handful of quitters a text, and you'll be busy until that crave passes. Just that simple.

Reach out if you need anything.

Great advice. I was tempted all weekend. Went partying with my buddies, and everyone had lippers in. I kept true to my QUIT though, and through intense tempation, I prevailed. Felt very proud of myself and the efforts I have taken. I beat the fog, and punched tempation in the face (This time). Great motivators when you see that you actually POSES the ability, to tell the nic bitch to 'Finger'

[Radman]

Nice post, quitter. Beware the traps. You will have those great days, but sure as shooting, the addiction will throw you a curve. That's when it gets real. You have reached a fork in the path. Now, in my opinion, what dictates the path you take is how well you're prepared. If you have a plan in place, you'll enact that plan and take the quit road. If you have become complacent because you think the quit is bullet proof, you will fail at this point and be right back where we all started.

I can't stress enough how important to have a plan in place. Have some brothers or sisters you can text or call. Crying and whining are not required. Most times all I needed was a distraction. Send a handful of quitters a text, and you'll be busy until that crave passes. Just that simple.

Reach out if you need anything.

[jhawth25]

Hey congrats Jason keep up the good work. If you keep using the same intro (just add to it) it becomes like your quit journal.

Thanks for the advice! And thanks for the congrats. I'll start keepin' all the posts together!

[Wt57]

Hey congrats Jason keep up the good work. If you keep using the same intro (just add to it) it becomes like your quit journal.

[jhawth25]

The fog has lifted for the most part. Today is the best I have felt when I woke up. For the first time, I feel good during this quit! Up until today, all I have been doing is reading on here about how the fog lifts and I just felt, over the lst three days, that it wasn't. been feeling like a 'zombie' since Wednesday. But like I said, when I woke up today, i 'crackup' and tell the nic bitch to 'Finger'

Have a great Saturday, Quitters!

-Country Boy