Quit Day 05/29/2013

[AppleJack]

'Grats on 200 bro!

congrats on 200 my friend

yes, congrats and thanks for what you've made of it! your posts are some of the most helpful!

Nice Job Dougie. 200 is no joke. You have been leading us Sluts the whole way.
Now... BRING BACK THE SUNFLOWER

I agree with CS... The sunflower was awesome!

[CaliforniaSlim]

'Grats on 200 bro!

congrats on 200 my friend

yes, congrats and thanks for what you've made of it! your posts are some of the most helpful!

Nice Job Dougie. 200 is no joke. You have been leading us Sluts the whole way.
Now... BRING BACK THE SUNFLOWER

[brettlees]

'Grats on 200 bro!

congrats on 200 my friend

yes, congrats and thanks for what you've made of it! your posts are some of the most helpful!

[Sportsfan231]

'Grats on 200 bro!

congrats on 200 my friend

[AppleJack]

'Grats on 200 bro!

[Gdubya]

Yesterday I was driving to my son's wrestling meet and I was met with a sudden and fierce urge to stop and pick up a can of death. Urges of this intensity are so rare these days that it made me stop and think, "where the fuck did this come from?" In retrospect driving to the wrestling meet brought me back to when I was wrestling and thought my best cutting tool was dip. It wasn't, my mental toughness was my best tool for cutting those last few ounces before going to bed to sleep off that final quarter.

My mental toughness is also my best tool in quitting. I really believe that one of the best things I learned was refusing to allow myself to dwell on an urge/crave. Refusing to look back at the times when I dipped and to think "happy thoughts" about using.

My wife told me a few days ago that she figured I would be too weak to actually quit. I dont blame her for thinking that given our history of me lying to her about quitting. In her eyes I had quit many times only to fail- I actually only got better at hiding it from her. All that hiding and lying takes a toll on a person. I was getting to the point where I really didn't like myself and couldn't see why anyone else would. Things were grim.

And then... I quit.

I am sitting at 196 days today. I dont have the same self image that I once did. I am at peace with myself and I feel like I have something to offer my family.

So, Mr Douglas whenever those urges strike you just remember that you used to hide empty cans on top of the cold air return in your basement because you were too big of a pussy to come clean with your wife and tell her you were owned by UST. Just remember the lying and the toll it took.

Better yet- look into your daughter's eyes and tell her that she isn't worth you keeping your word today.

Today I am a man with integrity and self-worth and I will crush nicotine.

I embrace my quit. It defines me.

I've rambled enough.

Today your a bad ass! I quit with you.

Sign me up for another round of the Kool-Aid fellas! Quit with you Dougie!

Nice! I like the part that your wife is impressed. We make ourselves and others proud of our actions when we become 100% responsible for them. Well done!

That's some good stuff right there. And you are dead on, this addiction not only robs our health, it robs our self confidence. To be ruled for years and to not be able to cast off those chains simply takes a till on us. And our families. But every day of quit is a day if confidence added to our self esteem and our Quit. Your doing a damn fine job and are certainly being a role model to other quitters. Proud to be quit with you.

[Scowick65]

Yesterday I was driving to my son's wrestling meet and I was met with a sudden and fierce urge to stop and pick up a can of death. Urges of this intensity are so rare these days that it made me stop and think, "where the fuck did this come from?" In retrospect driving to the wrestling meet brought me back to when I was wrestling and thought my best cutting tool was dip. It wasn't, my mental toughness was my best tool for cutting those last few ounces before going to bed to sleep off that final quarter.

My mental toughness is also my best tool in quitting. I really believe that one of the best things I learned was refusing to allow myself to dwell on an urge/crave. Refusing to look back at the times when I dipped and to think "happy thoughts" about using.

My wife told me a few days ago that she figured I would be too weak to actually quit. I dont blame her for thinking that given our history of me lying to her about quitting. In her eyes I had quit many times only to fail- I actually only got better at hiding it from her. All that hiding and lying takes a toll on a person. I was getting to the point where I really didn't like myself and couldn't see why anyone else would. Things were grim.

And then... I quit.

I am sitting at 196 days today. I dont have the same self image that I once did. I am at peace with myself and I feel like I have something to offer my family.

So, Mr Douglas whenever those urges strike you just remember that you used to hide empty cans on top of the cold air return in your basement because you were too big of a pussy to come clean with your wife and tell her you were owned by UST. Just remember the lying and the toll it took.

Better yet- look into your daughter's eyes and tell her that she isn't worth you keeping your word today.

Today I am a man with integrity and self-worth and I will crush nicotine.

I embrace my quit. It defines me.

I've rambled enough.

Today your a bad ass! I quit with you.

Sign me up for another round of the Kool-Aid fellas! Quit with you Dougie!

Nice! I like the part that your wife is impressed. We make ourselves and others proud of our actions when we become 100% responsible for them. Well done!

[Jlud007]

Yesterday I was driving to my son's wrestling meet and I was met with a sudden and fierce urge to stop and pick up a can of death. Urges of this intensity are so rare these days that it made me stop and think, "where the fuck did this come from?" In retrospect driving to the wrestling meet brought me back to when I was wrestling and thought my best cutting tool was dip. It wasn't, my mental toughness was my best tool for cutting those last few ounces before going to bed to sleep off that final quarter.

My mental toughness is also my best tool in quitting. I really believe that one of the best things I learned was refusing to allow myself to dwell on an urge/crave. Refusing to look back at the times when I dipped and to think "happy thoughts" about using.

My wife told me a few days ago that she figured I would be too weak to actually quit. I dont blame her for thinking that given our history of me lying to her about quitting. In her eyes I had quit many times only to fail- I actually only got better at hiding it from her. All that hiding and lying takes a toll on a person. I was getting to the point where I really didn't like myself and couldn't see why anyone else would. Things were grim.

And then... I quit.

I am sitting at 196 days today. I dont have the same self image that I once did. I am at peace with myself and I feel like I have something to offer my family.

So, Mr Douglas whenever those urges strike you just remember that you used to hide empty cans on top of the cold air return in your basement because you were too big of a pussy to come clean with your wife and tell her you were owned by UST. Just remember the lying and the toll it took.

Better yet- look into your daughter's eyes and tell her that she isn't worth you keeping your word today.

Today I am a man with integrity and self-worth and I will crush nicotine.

I embrace my quit. It defines me.

I've rambled enough.

Today your a bad ass! I quit with you.

Sign me up for another round of the Kool-Aid fellas! Quit with you Dougie!

[Erussell]

Yesterday I was driving to my son's wrestling meet and I was met with a sudden and fierce urge to stop and pick up a can of death. Urges of this intensity are so rare these days that it made me stop and think, "where the fuck did this come from?" In retrospect driving to the wrestling meet brought me back to when I was wrestling and thought my best cutting tool was dip. It wasn't, my mental toughness was my best tool for cutting those last few ounces before going to bed to sleep off that final quarter.

My mental toughness is also my best tool in quitting. I really believe that one of the best things I learned was refusing to allow myself to dwell on an urge/crave. Refusing to look back at the times when I dipped and to think "happy thoughts" about using.

My wife told me a few days ago that she figured I would be too weak to actually quit. I dont blame her for thinking that given our history of me lying to her about quitting. In her eyes I had quit many times only to fail- I actually only got better at hiding it from her. All that hiding and lying takes a toll on a person. I was getting to the point where I really didn't like myself and couldn't see why anyone else would. Things were grim.

And then... I quit.

I am sitting at 196 days today. I dont have the same self image that I once did. I am at peace with myself and I feel like I have something to offer my family.

So, Mr Douglas whenever those urges strike you just remember that you used to hide empty cans on top of the cold air return in your basement because you were too big of a pussy to come clean with your wife and tell her you were owned by UST. Just remember the lying and the toll it took.

Better yet- look into your daughter's eyes and tell her that she isn't worth you keeping your word today.

Today I am a man with integrity and self-worth and I will crush nicotine.

I embrace my quit. It defines me.

I've rambled enough.

Today your a bad ass! I quit with you.

[Dougie]

Yesterday I was driving to my son's wrestling meet and I was met with a sudden and fierce urge to stop and pick up a can of death. Urges of this intensity are so rare these days that it made me stop and think, "where the fuck did this come from?" In retrospect driving to the wrestling meet brought me back to when I was wrestling and thought my best cutting tool was dip. It wasn't, my mental toughness was my best tool for cutting those last few ounces before going to bed to sleep off that final quarter.

My mental toughness is also my best tool in quitting. I really believe that one of the best things I learned was refusing to allow myself to dwell on an urge/crave. Refusing to look back at the times when I dipped and to think "happy thoughts" about using.

My wife told me a few days ago that she figured I would be too weak to actually quit. I dont blame her for thinking that given our history of me lying to her about quitting. In her eyes I had quit many times only to fail- I actually only got better at hiding it from her. All that hiding and lying takes a toll on a person. I was getting to the point where I really didn't like myself and couldn't see why anyone else would. Things were grim.

And then... I quit.

I am sitting at 196 days today. I dont have the same self image that I once did. I am at peace with myself and I feel like I have something to offer my family.

So, Mr Douglas whenever those urges strike you just remember that you used to hide empty cans on top of the cold air return in your basement because you were too big of a pussy to come clean with your wife and tell her you were owned by UST. Just remember the lying and the toll it took.

Better yet- look into your daughter's eyes and tell her that she isn't worth you keeping your word today.

Today I am a man with integrity and self-worth and I will crush nicotine.

I embrace my quit. It defines me.

I've rambled enough.

[copingwithoutcopen]

178 Days-

I have observed a lot of caves lately; one in particular had me a bit pissed off but then I remembered that I can't make anyone want to quit nor I cant make anyone want to stay quit. I can help them get through a rough time and offer support but ultimately it is up to the individual to make it work.

I want to quit. I have wanted it since Day 1 and have wanted it every damn day since.
I found this site at 3 days in and spent the first 60 days reading and commenting and really drinking in the kool-aide. I think the most helpful thing for my quit was understanding what to expect in each stage of the quit.

I am pretty sure that I have had an urge every day. Not allowing myself to dwell on an urge has been my best defense. I will not allow myself to think about it- this is where a lot of quitters become cavers; it is too easy to talk yourself into taking the easy way out.

I want to quit. I want to stay quit. I will work my quit every damn day.

This weekend was a great reminder to me to keep working.

First I was super excited that I didnt have to plan out how to hide my chew from my wife for our overnight trip- I used to make foil packs and hide them in my socks and stupid shit like that- plus I would need to make a waterproof one for carrying with me on the race so I could stuff my face with one after the race. Huge relief not having to plan that and not having to worry about getting caught and ruining both of our weekends.

Life is so much easier when it is HONEST- and my relationship with my wife is great as a result.

Second reminder of why I have to keep working- as soon as the race was finished I had a pretty intense crave right after the race- 1st race since I quit.

The key to getting through that was to not dwell on it and to think about how much my life has improved since quitting.

Things are only going to get better as I keep adding the +1's.

You're are so spot on brother Dougie. Spot on!!!
Life only gets richer, smoother, easier to navigate and appreciate without the nic bitch on our backs!
Cheers.

Hell. Yes.

I need to spend more time reading posts like this! Seems like lots of caves last few weeks, and that BS is getting me mad. Reading this is much better. You get it Dougie. We all go through the same symptoms as nic addicts; we all have urges and craves, but the way we choose to deal with them is the difference between being a weak BS caver and a BAD-ASSED quitter. Quit on.

'oh yeah'

[B-loMatt]

178 Days-

I have observed a lot of caves lately; one in particular had me a bit pissed off but then I remembered that I can't make anyone want to quit nor I cant make anyone want to stay quit. I can help them get through a rough time and offer support but ultimately it is up to the individual to make it work.

I want to quit. I have wanted it since Day 1 and have wanted it every damn day since.
I found this site at 3 days in and spent the first 60 days reading and commenting and really drinking in the kool-aide. I think the most helpful thing for my quit was understanding what to expect in each stage of the quit.

I am pretty sure that I have had an urge every day. Not allowing myself to dwell on an urge has been my best defense. I will not allow myself to think about it- this is where a lot of quitters become cavers; it is too easy to talk yourself into taking the easy way out.

I want to quit. I want to stay quit. I will work my quit every damn day.

This weekend was a great reminder to me to keep working.

First I was super excited that I didnt have to plan out how to hide my chew from my wife for our overnight trip- I used to make foil packs and hide them in my socks and stupid shit like that- plus I would need to make a waterproof one for carrying with me on the race so I could stuff my face with one after the race. Huge relief not having to plan that and not having to worry about getting caught and ruining both of our weekends.

Life is so much easier when it is HONEST- and my relationship with my wife is great as a result.

Second reminder of why I have to keep working- as soon as the race was finished I had a pretty intense crave right after the race- 1st race since I quit.

The key to getting through that was to not dwell on it and to think about how much my life has improved since quitting.

Things are only going to get better as I keep adding the +1's.

You're are so spot on brother Dougie. Spot on!!!
Life only gets richer, smoother, easier to navigate and appreciate without the nic bitch on our backs!
Cheers.

Hell. Yes.

I need to spend more time reading posts like this! Seems like lots of caves last few weeks, and that BS is getting me mad. Reading this is much better. You get it Dougie. We all go through the same symptoms as nic addicts; we all have urges and craves, but the way we choose to deal with them is the difference between being a weak BS caver and a BAD-ASSED quitter. Quit on.

[AppleJack]

178 Days-

I have observed a lot of caves lately; one in particular had me a bit pissed off but then I remembered that I can't make anyone want to quit nor I cant make anyone want to stay quit. I can help them get through a rough time and offer support but ultimately it is up to the individual to make it work.

I want to quit. I have wanted it since Day 1 and have wanted it every damn day since.
I found this site at 3 days in and spent the first 60 days reading and commenting and really drinking in the kool-aide. I think the most helpful thing for my quit was understanding what to expect in each stage of the quit.

I am pretty sure that I have had an urge every day. Not allowing myself to dwell on an urge has been my best defense. I will not allow myself to think about it- this is where a lot of quitters become cavers; it is too easy to talk yourself into taking the easy way out.

I want to quit. I want to stay quit. I will work my quit every damn day.

This weekend was a great reminder to me to keep working.

First I was super excited that I didnt have to plan out how to hide my chew from my wife for our overnight trip- I used to make foil packs and hide them in my socks and stupid shit like that- plus I would need to make a waterproof one for carrying with me on the race so I could stuff my face with one after the race. Huge relief not having to plan that and not having to worry about getting caught and ruining both of our weekends.

Life is so much easier when it is HONEST- and my relationship with my wife is great as a result.

Second reminder of why I have to keep working- as soon as the race was finished I had a pretty intense crave right after the race- 1st race since I quit.

The key to getting through that was to not dwell on it and to think about how much my life has improved since quitting.

Things are only going to get better as I keep adding the +1's.

You're are so spot on brother Dougie. Spot on!!!
Life only gets richer, smoother, easier to navigate and appreciate without the nic bitch on our backs!
Cheers.

Hell. Yes.

[30isEnuff]

178 Days-

I have observed a lot of caves lately; one in particular had me a bit pissed off but then I remembered that I can't make anyone want to quit nor I cant make anyone want to stay quit. I can help them get through a rough time and offer support but ultimately it is up to the individual to make it work.

I want to quit. I have wanted it since Day 1 and have wanted it every damn day since.
I found this site at 3 days in and spent the first 60 days reading and commenting and really drinking in the kool-aide. I think the most helpful thing for my quit was understanding what to expect in each stage of the quit.

I am pretty sure that I have had an urge every day. Not allowing myself to dwell on an urge has been my best defense. I will not allow myself to think about it- this is where a lot of quitters become cavers; it is too easy to talk yourself into taking the easy way out.

I want to quit. I want to stay quit. I will work my quit every damn day.

This weekend was a great reminder to me to keep working.

First I was super excited that I didnt have to plan out how to hide my chew from my wife for our overnight trip- I used to make foil packs and hide them in my socks and stupid shit like that- plus I would need to make a waterproof one for carrying with me on the race so I could stuff my face with one after the race. Huge relief not having to plan that and not having to worry about getting caught and ruining both of our weekends.

Life is so much easier when it is HONEST- and my relationship with my wife is great as a result.

Second reminder of why I have to keep working- as soon as the race was finished I had a pretty intense crave right after the race- 1st race since I quit.

The key to getting through that was to not dwell on it and to think about how much my life has improved since quitting.

Things are only going to get better as I keep adding the +1's.

You're are so spot on brother Dougie. Spot on!!!
Life only gets richer, smoother, easier to navigate and appreciate without the nic bitch on our backs!
Cheers.

[Dougie]

178 Days-

I have observed a lot of caves lately; one in particular had me a bit pissed off but then I remembered that I can't make anyone want to quit nor I cant make anyone want to stay quit. I can help them get through a rough time and offer support but ultimately it is up to the individual to make it work.

I want to quit. I have wanted it since Day 1 and have wanted it every damn day since.
I found this site at 3 days in and spent the first 60 days reading and commenting and really drinking in the kool-aide. I think the most helpful thing for my quit was understanding what to expect in each stage of the quit.

I am pretty sure that I have had an urge every day. Not allowing myself to dwell on an urge has been my best defense. I will not allow myself to think about it- this is where a lot of quitters become cavers; it is too easy to talk yourself into taking the easy way out.

I want to quit. I want to stay quit. I will work my quit every damn day.

This weekend was a great reminder to me to keep working.

First I was super excited that I didnt have to plan out how to hide my chew from my wife for our overnight trip- I used to make foil packs and hide them in my socks and stupid shit like that- plus I would need to make a waterproof one for carrying with me on the race so I could stuff my face with one after the race. Huge relief not having to plan that and not having to worry about getting caught and ruining both of our weekends.

Life is so much easier when it is HONEST- and my relationship with my wife is great as a result.

Second reminder of why I have to keep working- as soon as the race was finished I had a pretty intense crave right after the race- 1st race since I quit.

The key to getting through that was to not dwell on it and to think about how much my life has improved since quitting.

Things are only going to get better as I keep adding the +1's.