Quitting

[Thumblewort]

Day 50: has been almost 3 weeks since last update. The craves were tough from day 30 to 40 but have eased up some over last week or so. Have continued using the Smokey Mountain but switched to the pouches. I'm trying to ween myself off the pouches and I'm down to 4-5 a day now. It's mostly about keeping a can in my pocket now as I find myself reaching for it quite often. The dreaded "nic dreams" have started happening lately also. Except I've been dreaming about smoking and not dipping. This is somewhat strange since I gave up cigarettes 12 years ago, so it's really incredible what your mind can come up with to get more nic!!!

Stay strong my friends and Quit On!!!!!

50 is bad ass. You should have some really nice days coming up, enjoy, and proud to be quit with you today!

[midcon]

Day 50: has been almost 3 weeks since last update. The craves were tough from day 30 to 40 but have eased up some over last week or so. Have continued using the Smokey Mountain but switched to the pouches. I'm trying to ween myself off the pouches and I'm down to 4-5 a day now. It's mostly about keeping a can in my pocket now as I find myself reaching for it quite often. The dreaded "nic dreams" have started happening lately also. Except I've been dreaming about smoking and not dipping. This is somewhat strange since I gave up cigarettes 12 years ago, so it's really incredible what your mind can come up with to get more nic!!!

Stay strong my friends and Quit On!!!!!

[Grizzlyhasclaws]

Day 33: The craves have been especially rough last few days... I thought this was going to get easier as time passed, but alas that isn't the case right now. If I sound like I'm whining, it's because I am!!! LOL..... The only people that truly understand the private hell that is QUITTING are the members here at KTC. I'm very fortunate to have found this group and often wonder if I would have been as successful with my quit completely on my own.....

Quit on Sultans! Quit on....

Good job. You're recognizing the craves and dealing with them. Way to tackle this shit head on. Keep up the fight and they will get fewer and farther between, then you'll just smile at the craves.

[midcon]

Day 33: The craves have been especially rough last few days... I thought this was going to get easier as time passed, but alas that isn't the case right now. If I sound like I'm whining, it's because I am!!! LOL..... The only people that truly understand the private hell that is QUITTING are the members here at KTC. I'm very fortunate to have found this group and often wonder if I would have been as successful with my quit completely on my own.....

Quit on Sultans! Quit on....

[Steakbomb18]

Day 30: I haven't posted in my intro in several days so thought I'd catch up some... The craves have been brutal last few days. I believe it's mostly stress related since work and family have both been taking a toll on my sanity...LOL

I've been relying heavily on the Smokey Mountain faux snuff to get me past the cravings as much as possible. I've also been eating ALOT MORE than is normal for me and I've gained a few pounds in spite of stepping up my normal exercise regimen.

I went to see my doctor today since it's been 30 days and I figured any severe irritation from the Copenhagen would have faded away so doc could take an inventory of my gums and throat. Everything looked good except for a black spot in back close to jaw hinge. He thinks it's nothing and I'll monitor it for a couple more weeks to see if it changes any. Everything else is great!

Just read this thread...nice journal you have going. Congrats on achieving one month of quit; that's a huge accomplishment in and of itself and should not go without accolades. Keep doing what your doing...and that is finding ways to keep the nicotine out of your mouth at all costs. Breaking a fake dip habit (yes, that is a habit) and shedding any gained pounds is much easier than trying to beat cancer. Great job.

[midcon]

Day 30: I haven't posted in my intro in several days so thought I'd catch up some... The craves have been brutal last few days. I believe it's mostly stress related since work and family have both been taking a toll on my sanity...LOL

I've been relying heavily on the Smokey Mountain faux snuff to get me past the cravings as much as possible. I've also been eating ALOT MORE than is normal for me and I've gained a few pounds in spite of stepping up my normal exercise regimen.

I went to see my doctor today since it's been 30 days and I figured any severe irritation from the Copenhagen would have faded away so doc could take an inventory of my gums and throat. Everything looked good except for a black spot in back close to jaw hinge. He thinks it's nothing and I'll monitor it for a couple more weeks to see if it changes any. Everything else is great!

[Etxaggie]

Day 18.... Just had my biggest challenge yesterday and day before. Made a 1500 mile road trip to drop off a car I sold. Needless to say the craves were rough once I started getting tired on drive back. Managed to fight them off with Smokey Mountain and candy.. Quit every day!

You're killing it dude! Keep it up  things will just get better  better.....

[Erussell]

Nicely done brother! Kill it, one day at a time. I'll stomp her in the teeth today once for you. Happy Independence Day!

I'm with this guy. Great job. The heart is there. The mind will have to catch up. It catches up one day at time.

If you check under the hood of the vehicle you drove you won't find one spot designated poison goes here. Think about it.

Try to remember every second of this unadulterated hell. Burn it into your brain, try to enjoy it, it's your body healing. It will be good to look back on in the future as a reminder of what you never want to go thru again (a day 1). You will also be proud of yourself for the perseverance and staying the course through the tribulation. Hang in there brother it gets better.

[srans]

Nicely done brother! Kill it, one day at a time. I'll stomp her in the teeth today once for you. Happy Independence Day!

I'm with this guy. Great job. The heart is there. The mind will have to catch up. It catches up one day at time.

If you check under the hood of the vehicle you drove you won't find one spot designated poison goes here. Think about it.

[DennyX]

Nicely done brother! Kill it, one day at a time. I'll stomp her in the teeth today once for you. Happy Independence Day!

[midcon]

Day 18.... Just had my biggest challenge yesterday and day before. Made a 1500 mile road trip to drop off a car I sold. Needless to say the craves were rough once I started getting tired on drive back. Managed to fight them off with Smokey Mountain and candy.. Quit every day!

[J2thaZ]

I have got the nic bitch beaten!

Careful on this bro ^^^^^^. Definitely celebrate the wins as they come, but don't ever think you have this battle won. That's why LOOT and Remshot are still around after 3000 days quit. It's never over. Just win each day. Proud to be quit with you today.

[midcon]

Morning of day 6..... Slept a little better, but for the first time in 35 years I didn't crave a dip of snuff as soon as I woke up!!!!! I have got the nic bitch beaten!

[midcon]

This is day 5 of my QFL! Can't sleep tonight so wanted to post roll early and get out for a morning jog. It seems I have a lot more energy to burn so I've been hitting the jogging trail harder than normal to help with craves/fixation.

Also, in last 24 hours or so I can't drink anything with artificial sweeteners anymore. They taste like crap.

Proud to be quitting with everyone here today!!!!

[srans]

Well, last night was rough. Had some strange dreams and didn't sleep well at all. Had to cancel my jog this morning due to weather, so the day is already getting F'd up.

I'm using some of the Smokey Mountain mint pouches and it is really helping with the need to have a dip. Anyone used this stuff long term (6 months)? Just wondering if I'm not creating another addiction I'll have to break......

Good job,, if worrying about fake is keeping the poison out so be it. Keep the real out, that's your goal. I used the fake until the 40's and had no problem tossing it. Keep adding them +1's and everything will look different in a few. Quit with you today.