Hey all!
Have speng a fair amount of time perusing the site. Finally joined today! OUR (I say our because me wife is quitting smoking, as well) planned quit date is this evening. I realize that "planned" dates aren't considered as great as the "NOW" philosophy, but that's what worked for both of us. This will primarily be about me, though, as it's just time. Here are some quick hits on me:
My name is Kevin and I've been chewing Copenhagen long cut since I was about 16. I'm now 31, happily married with 3 children, and am a 2nd generation owner of the family business. I chew nearly (maybe 3/4) of a can a day and have been for several years. I consider myself successful, but have had the "Nic Bitch" in my pocket for way too long. I'm over it.
I've tried to quit twice in my life. The first was in college in which I quit for 4 months. I started again because I was a stupid college kid that partied and associated with a bunch of friends that chewed, as well, and let myself fall into that trap. The last time was for a little over a month last year. That time was for health/ life insurance purposes and I was just waiting to start again. This time, it's for ME! Now, my concerns:
First, doing this with my wife freaks me out. We both have strong personalities, and with both of us quitting in tandem, I fear that fights will get out of control. Has anyone else ever made that attempt? We are doing this to be motivators for each other since other attempts (hers in particular) were interferred with since the other one wasn't on board. Secondly, it's just difficult. Been down that path. Suffered those first weeks to just do it all over again. I hope the motivators this time are strong enough. For me, this is the first time I'm attempting for me. I think that's huge. I do fear what family life will be like, but I'm putting it all out there this time. Wish me luck! I'll be posting (while working) tomorrow in the April '17 Quit Group so be there for me (us) please!
Thanks everybody. I'm excited and scared at the same time :/
Kevin
