The first day...

[Minny]

I had a great time at the game.  The Seahawks won, so I'm happy about that.  I drank three beers.  Never even had a buzz. 

I have been up for about 30 hours now, so when I wake up tomorrow morning, I will be through the first 72 hours.  That's cool to me.  When I started this, I wasn't real confident on whether or not I could do it.

No real cravings today at all and I smelled tobacco in the air all day.  I remember the reason I am quit.  For me, my wife, our sons.  The people who look up to me.  I am taking my credibility back.  I remembered roll, and all my December brothers.

Make no mistake, my body knows what time it is.  As I inch closer to that 72 hour mark, my head begins to hurt.  My skin tingles.  My cheeks are hot and my body aches.  I know I am winning right now, one day at a time.  I also know this isn't a crave, but rather a physical withdrawal.  I can't wait until those are gone.

I won't get comfortable.  I know my pure diligence is required at all times.

I love this site.  It is saving lives.  It is helping to save mine.  In what other community can you be around for a mere three days, and in that time accumulate 10 numbers are personally text with those guys?  It's amazing.  It's easy to see why this site has helped so many people.

Thank you.  All of you.  I am quit with you.

just remember, with the roller coaster you are about to encounter....do not think too much and keep your emotions on a level plane. Don;t get too high ot too low.

You can and will do this. Be strong and Be quit.

hey Brother, I lost my dad this year too. He died suffering/in pain/yelling/screaming from NICOTINE related illnesses.
I don't want to go that way...do You?
If my sorry ass can be quit ODAAT then YOU can TOO!
Post roll,
keep your fucking word all damn day,
get to sleep,
wake and repeat...cause most likely you and I don't have a choice! Cancer is no joke.
Quit on like your life depends on it TODAY. Just today.
Cheers to you and yours.

You're kickin' ass, Rob, and you seem to have figured it out in a hurry. Keep your guard up and keep KTC close.

ODAAT

[30isEnuff]

I had a great time at the game.  The Seahawks won, so I'm happy about that.  I drank three beers.  Never even had a buzz. 

I have been up for about 30 hours now, so when I wake up tomorrow morning, I will be through the first 72 hours.  That's cool to me.  When I started this, I wasn't real confident on whether or not I could do it.

No real cravings today at all and I smelled tobacco in the air all day.  I remember the reason I am quit.  For me, my wife, our sons.  The people who look up to me.  I am taking my credibility back.  I remembered roll, and all my December brothers.

Make no mistake, my body knows what time it is.  As I inch closer to that 72 hour mark, my head begins to hurt.  My skin tingles.  My cheeks are hot and my body aches.  I know I am winning right now, one day at a time.  I also know this isn't a crave, but rather a physical withdrawal.  I can't wait until those are gone.

I won't get comfortable.  I know my pure diligence is required at all times.

I love this site.  It is saving lives.  It is helping to save mine.  In what other community can you be around for a mere three days, and in that time accumulate 10 numbers are personally text with those guys?  It's amazing.  It's easy to see why this site has helped so many people.

Thank you.  All of you.  I am quit with you.

just remember, with the roller coaster you are about to encounter....do not think too much and keep your emotions on a level plane. Don;t get too high ot too low.

You can and will do this. Be strong and Be quit.

hey Brother, I lost my dad this year too. He died suffering/in pain/yelling/screaming from NICOTINE related illnesses.
I don't want to go that way...do You?
If my sorry ass can be quit ODAAT then YOU can TOO!
Post roll,
keep your fucking word all damn day,
get to sleep,
wake and repeat...cause most likely you and I don't have a choice! Cancer is no joke.
Quit on like your life depends on it TODAY. Just today.
Cheers to you and yours.

[SirDerek]

I had a great time at the game. The Seahawks won, so I'm happy about that. I drank three beers. Never even had a buzz.

I have been up for about 30 hours now, so when I wake up tomorrow morning, I will be through the first 72 hours. That's cool to me. When I started this, I wasn't real confident on whether or not I could do it.

No real cravings today at all and I smelled tobacco in the air all day. I remember the reason I am quit. For me, my wife, our sons. The people who look up to me. I am taking my credibility back. I remembered roll, and all my December brothers.

Make no mistake, my body knows what time it is. As I inch closer to that 72 hour mark, my head begins to hurt. My skin tingles. My cheeks are hot and my body aches. I know I am winning right now, one day at a time. I also know this isn't a crave, but rather a physical withdrawal. I can't wait until those are gone.

I won't get comfortable. I know my pure diligence is required at all times.

I love this site. It is saving lives. It is helping to save mine. In what other community can you be around for a mere three days, and in that time accumulate 10 numbers are personally text with those guys? It's amazing. It's easy to see why this site has helped so many people.

Thank you. All of you. I am quit with you.

just remember, with the roller coaster you are about to encounter....do not think too much and keep your emotions on a level plane. Don;t get too high ot too low.

You can and will do this. Be strong and Be quit.

[Sgt12]

I had a great time at the game. The Seahawks won, so I'm happy about that. I drank three beers. Never even had a buzz.

I have been up for about 30 hours now, so when I wake up tomorrow morning, I will be through the first 72 hours. That's cool to me. When I started this, I wasn't real confident on whether or not I could do it.

No real cravings today at all and I smelled tobacco in the air all day. I remember the reason I am quit. For me, my wife, our sons. The people who look up to me. I am taking my credibility back. I remembered roll, and all my December brothers.

Make no mistake, my body knows what time it is. As I inch closer to that 72 hour mark, my head begins to hurt. My skin tingles. My cheeks are hot and my body aches. I know I am winning right now, one day at a time. I also know this isn't a crave, but rather a physical withdrawal. I can't wait until those are gone.

I won't get comfortable. I know my pure diligence is required at all times.

I love this site. It is saving lives. It is helping to save mine. In what other community can you be around for a mere three days, and in that time accumulate 10 numbers are personally text with those guys? It's amazing. It's easy to see why this site has helped so many people.

Thank you. All of you. I am quit with you.

[B-loMatt]

Sitting here with a decent sized pitch of Smokey Mountain classic...  Staving off the cravings.  They seem like they might be becoming less and less.  I will be at the 48 hour mark in less than two hours.  I've posted roll; I've kept my word.  No tobacco today. 

I am going to Seattle -- a three hour road trip -- with my brother (a chewer) and my two nephews.  We're going to the Seahawks game at CenturyLink Field.  I will have a beer or two -- but I will not cave.  I will not.  That is a promise to myself.  The whole day looks like a trigger to me -- long road trip, watching my Hawks, a beer or two, my brother pulling out his can...  But no.  I WILL NOT.  I am quit.

Welcome to ktc friend. Enjoy the game today, but keep that quit close. I read through your post and my 2 cents would be to watch your beer intake. Alcohol has killed a lot of quits. I know your feeling good about the quit, but beer seems to change peoples minds.

You stated that you're cravings are becoming less and less. You'll have good days and bad for a while. My first week was not to bad from what i remember. Everything was new and exiting. It didn't become real to me until week two, three and so on.

One day at a time and you can have back a lot of what the poison has stolen. Never again any reason and you can keep it. Quit with you today.

I went to the Bills games last 2 weeks, and for the first time w\o the poison. I had my fake dip and seeds on me at all times. One of my tailgate buddies had bought a tin of cope just to share with me, but was totally blown away when I told him I was quit. We ended up talking about KTC... It is just another trigger, but life is a trigger. Stay strong and keep your smokey mnt stocked up. Remember the average crave lasts 3-5 minutes.

[srans]

Sitting here with a decent sized pitch of Smokey Mountain classic... Staving off the cravings. They seem like they might be becoming less and less. I will be at the 48 hour mark in less than two hours. I've posted roll; I've kept my word. No tobacco today.

I am going to Seattle -- a three hour road trip -- with my brother (a chewer) and my two nephews. We're going to the Seahawks game at CenturyLink Field. I will have a beer or two -- but I will not cave. I will not. That is a promise to myself. The whole day looks like a trigger to me -- long road trip, watching my Hawks, a beer or two, my brother pulling out his can... But no. I WILL NOT. I am quit.

Welcome to ktc friend. Enjoy the game today, but keep that quit close. I read through your post and my 2 cents would be to watch your beer intake. Alcohol has killed a lot of quits. I know your feeling good about the quit, but beer seems to change peoples minds.

You stated that you're cravings are becoming less and less. You'll have good days and bad for a while. My first week was not to bad from what i remember. Everything was new and exiting. It didn't become real to me until week two, three and so on.

One day at a time and you can have back a lot of what the poison has stolen. Never again any reason and you can keep it. Quit with you today.

[Mike from AB]

Great determination for the day  great attitude! Go with it  enjoy the game!

[Sgt12]

Sitting here with a decent sized pitch of Smokey Mountain classic... Staving off the cravings. They seem like they might be becoming less and less. I will be at the 48 hour mark in less than two hours. I've posted roll; I've kept my word. No tobacco today.

I am going to Seattle -- a three hour road trip -- with my brother (a chewer) and my two nephews. We're going to the Seahawks game at CenturyLink Field. I will have a beer or two -- but I will not cave. I will not. That is a promise to myself. The whole day looks like a trigger to me -- long road trip, watching my Hawks, a beer or two, my brother pulling out his can... But no. I WILL NOT. I am quit.

[Sgt12]

This is such an amazing community.

I have already sent out texts to five or six guys... My QUIT BROS! We're doing it. I am not having many cravings... I'll be 48 hours dip-free in exactly eight hours and 20 minutes. I'm using Smokey Mountain, seeds and gum when I feel something come on, and for as far as I have to go, the cravings haven't been bad -- but I'm not allowing myself to feel that confidence yet. I still know this is a fight... I know I will not cave, I know I will post roll every day and keep my word, and I know this will be the best decision I've ever made for myself and my family... But I know it's a battle. I'm entrenched, and that is amazing. I am quit.

One day at a time.

[B-loMatt]

Up to about 20.5 hours since my last dip.  It has been a long, long time since I've not had tobacco for that length of time.

I am feeling pretty decent, I guess.  Smokey Mountain helps, as do seeds. 

I COME FROM A FAMILY OF ADDICTS.  Great people, but addicts, nonetheless.  Nicotine has been our poison.  I think of my dad.  64 years old...  Gone way too soon.  It slays me each and every day.  At 31, I was not ready for him to go.  My mom, a smoker for 50+ years.  Widowed.  My brother chews.  My sister probably smokes (she tries to hide it).  Grandparents, aunts, uncles...  Cousins.

The Tobacco Industry. 

I have three boys and I will break that addiction chain.  It will be stopped with my family.  11 years of this crap.  Thousands and thousands of dollars down the pipe.  The lies and deceit.  The shame, the guilt.  No more.

Just rambling...  Is 21 hours too early for the fog to come?  It feels like it has been here, but maybe I'm just tired.  Things are good.  I'm quit.

Doesn't that feel awesome. You are going to change your family tree and start a new legacy. By setting the example to your children you not only effect your immediate family but your grandchildren and down the line as well. I am so happy for you and look forward to the days ahead while we fight the battle together. Together we can do this! I quit with you brother.

It is an amazing feeling...one day at a time. One roll call at a time. One promise at a time.

To stop the addiction chain.

27.5 hours! It hasn't been that bad of a night...

Fight it hour to hour, minute to minute, second to second! This is the hardest part of the fight, but I think you know you are winning! Focus all your rage and anger right at U.S. Tobacco and the most addictive drug on the planet, that evil poison weed! You have laid it all out: the lies and death U.S.T. deals out so it can get our money, your father passing on too soon, your fear that your children will fall into the same trap, and the fact that with all you know about the poison you are still craving it! Fuck the weed! You are not caving! You will not put a wad of death in your mouth today! You are taking back your freedom and setting an example to your children! You are breaking the cycle today! You are winning, and as tough as these first few days are, there are better days in front of you if you can push through to get to them. PM me if you need anything.

[Mike from AB]

Welcome Sgt  all the best to you. Getting through 27.5hrs seems like forever but you're doing great so far,  it does get better! Day 33 here  I'm told it just keeps on getting better too

[Phil16]

Up to about 20.5 hours since my last dip.  It has been a long, long time since I've not had tobacco for that length of time.

I am feeling pretty decent, I guess.  Smokey Mountain helps, as do seeds. 

I COME FROM A FAMILY OF ADDICTS.  Great people, but addicts, nonetheless.  Nicotine has been our poison.  I think of my dad.  64 years old...  Gone way too soon.  It slays me each and every day.  At 31, I was not ready for him to go.  My mom, a smoker for 50+ years.  Widowed.  My brother chews.  My sister probably smokes (she tries to hide it).  Grandparents, aunts, uncles...  Cousins.

The Tobacco Industry. 

I have three boys and I will break that addiction chain.  It will be stopped with my family.  11 years of this crap.  Thousands and thousands of dollars down the pipe.  The lies and deceit.  The shame, the guilt.  No more.

Just rambling...  Is 21 hours too early for the fog to come?  It feels like it has been here, but maybe I'm just tired.  Things are good.  I'm quit.

Doesn't that feel awesome. You are going to change your family tree and start a new legacy. By setting the example to your children you not only effect your immediate family but your grandchildren and down the line as well. I am so happy for you and look forward to the days ahead while we fight the battle together. Together we can do this! I quit with you brother.

Sgt12,

You are not rambling , you just laid the cornerstone of your quit. Your reason WHY. Write it on a notecard, stick it in your car, wherever you have identified as a place or time you are likely to experience a craving. This is strong medicine. I like to visualize a crave as an intruder in my home in the middle of the night. When i feel a crave or my addict brain starts rationalizing, I force myself to remember that nicotine wants to sneak into my home, rape my wife, and molest my children. At that point I reach for my club and beat the crave bloody. Prepare your mind in these early days for the lies and tricks nicotine will play on you in the coming moments and days. KILL IT, bro.

Phil16

[wmcatty]

Sarge, keep fighting through it. I know the 27.5 hours seems like an eternity, but I can both promise and assure you that things will get better. It will be a few more days of hell, but it will be worth it to you...and to your family for having their brother, husband and Dad hanging around for a much longer life. Dig in deep when the urges strike you and power through it. Work this program one minute at a time. Then one hour at a time. Then one day at a time. Convince yourself that you can and will succeed. Failure this time is not an option. You have been given the tools to kick this addiction and you will use them.
Now, look up at your Inbox (1) on the top right hand side of this screen. Click it open and you will find a message from me. It is my telephone number. Call me if you need to vent, rage or just shoot the shit. Congratulations on making the best decision of your life. Wayne

[Sgt12]

Up to about 20.5 hours since my last dip.  It has been a long, long time since I've not had tobacco for that length of time.

I am feeling pretty decent, I guess.  Smokey Mountain helps, as do seeds. 

I COME FROM A FAMILY OF ADDICTS.  Great people, but addicts, nonetheless.  Nicotine has been our poison.  I think of my dad.  64 years old...  Gone way too soon.  It slays me each and every day.  At 31, I was not ready for him to go.  My mom, a smoker for 50+ years.  Widowed.  My brother chews.  My sister probably smokes (she tries to hide it).  Grandparents, aunts, uncles...  Cousins.

The Tobacco Industry. 

I have three boys and I will break that addiction chain.  It will be stopped with my family.  11 years of this crap.  Thousands and thousands of dollars down the pipe.  The lies and deceit.  The shame, the guilt.  No more.

Just rambling...  Is 21 hours too early for the fog to come?  It feels like it has been here, but maybe I'm just tired.  Things are good.  I'm quit.

Doesn't that feel awesome. You are going to change your family tree and start a new legacy. By setting the example to your children you not only effect your immediate family but your grandchildren and down the line as well. I am so happy for you and look forward to the days ahead while we fight the battle together. Together we can do this! I quit with you brother.

It is an amazing feeling...one day at a time. One roll call at a time. One promise at a time.

To stop the addiction chain.

27.5 hours! It hasn't been that bad of a night...

[Ron_Cross]

Up to about 20.5 hours since my last dip.  It has been a long, long time since I've not had tobacco for that length of time.

I am feeling pretty decent, I guess.  Smokey Mountain helps, as do seeds. 

I COME FROM A FAMILY OF ADDICTS.  Great people, but addicts, nonetheless.  Nicotine has been our poison.  I think of my dad.  64 years old...  Gone way too soon.  It slays me each and every day.  At 31, I was not ready for him to go.  My mom, a smoker for 50+ years.  Widowed.  My brother chews.  My sister probably smokes (she tries to hide it).  Grandparents, aunts, uncles...  Cousins.

The Tobacco Industry. 

I have three boys and I will break that addiction chain.  It will be stopped with my family.  11 years of this crap.  Thousands and thousands of dollars down the pipe.  The lies and deceit.  The shame, the guilt.  No more.

Just rambling...  Is 21 hours too early for the fog to come?  It feels like it has been here, but maybe I'm just tired.  Things are good.  I'm quit.

Doesn't that feel awesome. You are going to change your family tree and start a new legacy. By setting the example to your children you not only effect your immediate family but your grandchildren and down the line as well. I am so happy for you and look forward to the days ahead while we fight the battle together. Together we can do this! I quit with you brother.