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Re: The "Last Can" Syndrome
« Reply #24 on: March 23, 2009, 02:29:00 PM »
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Good words MF. Despite all the headaches involved with this, it appears you have some clarity with the whole quit. I can relate to what you're going through. Thanks for sharing.
Keep up the great work MF, the next 15 days will be better than the first ones you have now gone through. Hang tough
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Re: The "Last Can" Syndrome
« Reply #23 on: March 23, 2009, 01:28:00 PM »
Good words MF. Despite all the headaches involved with this, it appears you have some clarity with the whole quit. I can relate to what you're going through. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: The "Last Can" Syndrome
« Reply #22 on: March 23, 2009, 12:45:00 PM »
Day 15

Gone all weekend and didn't get a chance to update my post. Was quit all weekend and only had 1 small crave, which I quickly dismissed and went on about my weekend.

Starting on 2nd week and am beginning to notice that my behavior has changed. I am beginning to get agitated very easily now and with very little provocation. Things that would have never bothered me in the past are now really irritating me. It is the little things, things that don't really matter that are pissing me off. It's frustrating because I know they are petty things, however, they still get under my skin for whatever reason. Hell I'm starting to get a little agitated as I am writing this because I know it shouldn't bother me, yet it is! This is the frustrating part, knowing that I'm agitated but not being able to suppress the emotional side of my feelings. I hate being this way and hope that this phase passes soon.

The fog isn't as bad as it was, however it still hasn't completely faded away. Still get moments where I feel like I'm in another place or something, however it doesn't last as long and as often as it did previously. For the most part, I only get 1 or 2 episodes of fogginess a day now as apposed to 5-10 or more per day previously.

To be honest, going through all of these changes and riding these emotional roller coasters has proven to me how bad chewing this shit really is. I put my system and my health at risk for many years, thinking I could quit at the drop of a dime. What kind of ass lets some round tin control all of their emotions and actions. That ass was me. I thank my lucky stars for this site because I've been quit for 15 glorious days now and without this site, I'm sure that I'd be sportin' a fatty right now. I'm proud of myself and all of my brothers and sisters throughout this site that have stood up to the nic bitch, slapped her across the face and never looked back. Right on Quitters, right on! You are the strongest bunch of MOFOS I've come across and I'm proud to be associated with you.

If you're reading this and you're on the fence about quitting, get some stones. Don't wait till tomorrow what you could do today. You're letting that tin be in charge and having control over you. I challenge you to take control of yourself and your life by tossing that tin, manning up and joining a quit group. It could just be the best thing that's ever happened to you and it may well end up saving your life.

Get off the fence!

Stay Strong-Stay Quit!

MF
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Re: The "Last Can" Syndrome
« Reply #21 on: March 20, 2009, 09:58:00 PM »
Day 12

One dozen days down today. Craves hit me a couple of times today, but thatÂ’s as far as it got. Just when I think that my craves are easing up, wham! I get hit with a couple of doozies. Just shows that no matter how well youÂ’re doing with your quit, that crave can hit you at any time. Being strong and believing in myself helped me overcome those craves. There is no way IÂ’m going to let myself, my mentors or my group down! Not on this or any other day.

Stay Strong-Stay Quit!

MF
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Re: The "Last Can" Syndrome
« Reply #20 on: March 19, 2009, 11:49:00 PM »
Day 11

Did a lot of traveling today, the craves came a calling a couple of times but chewing on some Orbit gum did the trick for me. Driving long distances gives my mind time to wonder and allow the craves to creep in. I hate the craves because it makes me feel as if I'm weak, or not trying hard enough. However I know this isn't true because it is the nicotine and it's effect it has had for many years on my brain and the way that I think and perceive things. I'm not weak at all, it's that nic bitch playing head games with me again.

Having made it 11 days gives me great pride in knowing that I can do this, I will do this and that I will stay quit! It is the power in ones self that true believers are made.

For those that have shown us the way, Thank You, for if it weren't for you, we would be blind.

For those of us following in their footsteps, be strong, for we are the next generation.

For those of you sitting on the fence, you know in your heart what is right, join us and leave the nic bitch behind!


Stay Strong-Stay Quit!

MF
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Re: The "Last Can" Syndrome
« Reply #19 on: March 18, 2009, 09:53:00 PM »
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Overall, a good day, every day is good that I've beaten the nic bitch.
Damn straight. It gets better. I have not had a serious crave in a very very long time.

The quit is good.
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Re: The "Last Can" Syndrome
« Reply #18 on: March 18, 2009, 09:11:00 PM »
Day 10

Double digits today, holy shit has it been 10 days already? Time is flying right by and I'm feeling very good about my decision to quit. Best decision I've made, quitting that nasty habit and beating that nic bitch into submission.

Hasn't been too bad today, the fog just won't leave me totally, however it's lifting and I'm regaining some of my sanity. I can feel myself a little on the edgy side now, my temper is a little shorter than I'd like, however with time I'm sure it will subside as well. I'm finding out that this site is a great place to vent those frustrations, or short tempers...must be a full moon out or something because a lot of people were venting today.

Overall, a good day, every day is good that I've beaten the nic bitch.

Stay Strong-Stay Quit!

MF
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Re: The "Last Can" Syndrome
« Reply #17 on: March 17, 2009, 05:44:00 PM »
Day 9

Happy St. Patrick's day to all you quitters out there!

Very uneventful day, nothing really to report with the exception of feeling really tired today. I read somewhere on here that sleepiness would be one of the symptoms, so I'm assuming that's why I'm tired.

Still in a little bit of the fog, staring off into space at times. Really is a weird feeling when you get in that "twilight zone" because to me, it feels like I'm in that zone for quite some time. Can't wait until this phase passes, it sure has been a doozy for me.

Anything beats putting a big ol' fatty in though and being a slave to the nic bitch. Have to train the mind to think otherwise, placing positive stimuli where the nicotine used to be.

That's why I'm here and that's why I'm assuming that everyone else is here, to overcome our addiction and to have a place to interact with others with the same addiction. Positive actions produce positive reactions and that's what we're all after.

This isn't easy and we're up against a pretty tough opponent. Sometimes this opponent plays tricks on us that will try and get us to fail. However, there is strength in numbers and our numbers here provide a lot of strength, strength that can overpower our opponent. We are one united front, rolling up our sleeves, helping our fellow man or woman achieve success in one of the toughest battles we've ever faced.

We my friends can do this! We've got each others backs. We are winners!

Stay Quit!

MF
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Re: The "Last Can" Syndrome
« Reply #16 on: March 17, 2009, 12:05:00 PM »
When you guit,things like that will test you.But stay the course.
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Re: The "Last Can" Syndrome
« Reply #15 on: March 16, 2009, 04:01:00 PM »
Day 8

Made it through the weekend and am still quit! Was tested by a buddy of mine, he put in a big ol' fatty-I caught a whiff of it, it smelled just like I remembered...I stood firm and didn't cave. Thanks to all who have helped me, that is how I stayed strong and didn't give in to the crave.

I thought the nic bitch was on her way out the door until I woke up in the middle of the night last night thinking a giant tin was after me. Oh yea, biggest friggin' tin I'd ever seen, rollin' right towards me...woke my ass up out of a sound sleep. Damn u nic bitch-just for that I'm kicking your ass again today!

Stay Strong-Stay Quit Brothers and Sisters!

MF
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Re: The "Last Can" Syndrome
« Reply #14 on: March 15, 2009, 03:16:00 PM »
Day 7

Getting my first week in, first 3 days were hell, with my day #2 being the worst-the craves hit me bad that day. The last few days I've been in the fog, however today it seems to be fading and the craves are slowly creeping back in. The nic bitch is up to her same old tricks but I'm not having any of it...I'm quit! I'm choking that bitch off, not giving her a chance to get back in my head...I know it's only been 7 days but they're my 7 days and I'm damn proud of em'!

My nic bitch needs to pack her shit and get out of dodge, just like that Mr. Mucus on the Mucinex commercials, cause she's not welcome any longer.

Keep the nic bitch at bay---STAY QUIT!

MF
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Re: The "Last Can" Syndrome
« Reply #13 on: March 14, 2009, 02:42:00 PM »
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Day 6

Seems like my craves are fading, I still get a crave now and then, however they aren't nearly as strong as they were earlier this week.  Still fighting the fogginess a little bit and I tend to zone out on occasion.  I stopped at a green light today and it took a few moments for me to realize that green meant "go"... well, that and the car behind me honking at me quickly snapped me out of the fog I was in. 

Really not one to remember my dreams, but for some reason I had a crazy dream last night that I could remember bits and pieces of this morning.  Dreamt that I was smoking weed all night long and was coughing my ass off.  When I awoke, I was coughing a little bit.  Have no idea why I had that dream or even remembered it for that matter.  Maybe that was some sign that the nic bitch is leaving my system or something. 

Appreciate all the help I've received thus far, it has definitely helped with my quit.

Well, I'm off to enjoy me some of this weekend quit, I'll be the one outside slapping the nic bitch around.

Have a great weekend quitters!

MF
Smack that bitch for me once too...will ya? GO!
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Re: The "Last Can" Syndrome
« Reply #12 on: March 14, 2009, 12:52:00 PM »
Day 6

Seems like my craves are fading, I still get a crave now and then, however they aren't nearly as strong as they were earlier this week. Still fighting the fogginess a little bit and I tend to zone out on occasion. I stopped at a green light today and it took a few moments for me to realize that green meant "go"... well, that and the car behind me honking at me quickly snapped me out of the fog I was in.

Really not one to remember my dreams, but for some reason I had a crazy dream last night that I could remember bits and pieces of this morning. Dreamt that I was smoking weed all night long and was coughing my ass off. When I awoke, I was coughing a little bit. Have no idea why I had that dream or even remembered it for that matter. Maybe that was some sign that the nic bitch is leaving my system or something.

Appreciate all the help I've received thus far, it has definitely helped with my quit.

Well, I'm off to enjoy me some of this weekend quit, I'll be the one outside slapping the nic bitch around.

Have a great weekend quitters!

MF
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Re: The "Last Can" Syndrome
« Reply #11 on: March 13, 2009, 11:11:00 PM »
Day 5

Pretty uneventful day. Still battling the fog...I feel like a zombie today, hope this phase goes away soon!

Found an empty tin today. Took the lid off and took a whiff. The scent took me on a rollercoaster of emotions and feelings, none of which I can attest that I miss very much. Amazing how such a small round object can have such control over my entire livelihood. I am so glad I am quit.

Screw that chew!

MF
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Re: The "Last Can" Syndrome
« Reply #10 on: March 13, 2009, 07:47:00 AM »
Blinders...I think they are called blinders. And yes, you most definately had them on.

Nicely done!
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