Tomorrows Monday; Quitting again

[worktowin]

Damn.

Nicotine is such a horrible thing. It tricks you, particularly when you are young, into believing that you need it. Then the addiction takes hold. You don't need it, but quitting is hard. When you are young, it is so easy to fall into... I'll just have one after thanksgiving dinner... Then buy a new can... Then go out in your truck to a friends and play video games...dip at their house... And the whole cycle repeats.

It is so easy to get scared and go to the dentist in a flurry of panic only to get good news and say FUCK YEAH and buy just one can to celebrate. Ginet lines this scenario out perfectly.

It is easy to feel anxious and believe that nicotine helps/heals this. It doesn't. It can't. It won't. Nicotine creates anxiety. Try running out and going from store to store late at night looking for your brand. Or frantically hiding you cans/spitters from a new girlfriend. Try waking up with a big swollen gland in your neck.

I've seen a couple of young guys come on and post YouTube videos about their quit journey. I call it bravado. Both had a series of caves... But you know, I get it.

See, 1,175 days ago I quit. I joined Ktc and I went all in with the site. I exchanged phone numbers. I posted roll as soon as my eyes open. And by God I kept my word to my brothers. Now, for 9,000 days before that (that's 25 years, Brandon) I told myself daily that I was gonna quit today. Threw out thousands of unempty cans. Bought a new one the next day. But no more!

My parents spent thousands on braces for me. My dad died of a heart attack at 52 which I'm certain nicotine helped cause. My grandpa died of colon cancer which tobacco caused. I've had giant swollen glands in my neck. I've wasted 45,000 dollars. I've lied to myself and my family/friends about my addiction.

But... I will not lie to the KTC community. These guys/gals are like you and me. If you don't wanna quit, don't quit. It is hard. No question. It isn't as hard as taking chemo or losing a jaw. But it is hard. And if you aren't ready for the journey, stop fucking around and don't take the journey. Keep buying cans and spitting in your Dasani bottle. But don't waste your time on here until you really mean it. It is frustrating and pointless.

I just hope that you make the decision earlier than my dad. Or my grandpa. Or me.

[RSNftw]

Poof

[Brandonlear]

It appears we have someone who caved, has admitted it, and is now trying again. Hence the two different intros. I will say welcome back, but there is a process to be followed. Sorry to be blunt but you have too much drama queen in ya for me to go any further. There will be others here to help.

Yes, I did cave. I caved again yesterday, and today. I'm young, dumb, and senseless. A "drama queen" though? That's not me.

[Brandonlear]

Yesterday I caved, and ended up having two dips. I know the exact reason why and how to prevent it next time. The reason? I couldn't keep my eyes opened and felt slightly dizzy. Next time, I'll just take a nap. Today was much better, I woke up and didn't feel that morning need, although I was starving until lunch time because a pinch is normally my breakfast. I did have another two dips today, once right after work and the other after dinner, but I dumped my can and printed out the contract to give up and hung them together in my room. It'll be a friendly reminder not to open a can again. Also I'm going to order a KTC wristband and t-shirt, so that way when I'm away from the computer, I can look at the wrist band and when I feel an urge, I can just snap it and move on. I had a sore on the inside of my bottom gum, under my tongue. It didn't seem to be healing as fast as other sores in my mouth typically do and it didn't hurt after the first day either. It freaked me out to the point to start my quit. This morning when I woke up, it was significantly better but still there. I've been swishing with warm salt water this evening with hopes that it's help and it seems like it has a bit. I think the reason for this one taking so long to heal is that its directly under my tongue, so I sit there and play with it all day to see how it's doing lol. The weekend is now here. Typically I don't dip as much on the weekends anyways because I know my parents aren't too fond of it, so this weekend I should be able to shake a lot of the weird feelings and stop completely just in time for the work week to start again. I just need to figure out something else to occupy my time because I feel like half of my dips were thrown in because I was bored. I guess I'll try gum and see how that works out, or maybe the beef jerky route.

Anyways, I only dipped for about 2 and a half years, so this shouldn't be too difficult now that I know what to expect. Also, I don't think I should endure too many long term side effects and I know quitting now also makes the oral cancer risk almost as minimal as if I'd never dipped in my life. Today though, I had this weird thought about buying a pack of cigarettes :blink: which I have never done before... ever. Why would I think something like this? Any advice heading into day 3, and making it the first full day? Also, what about this slow healing non painful sore? It's not completely painless, but the pain is easily bearable as with normal mouth sore I can't eat, talk, or anything.

[Mogul]

It appears we have someone who caved, has admitted it, and is now trying again. Hence the two different intros. I will say welcome back, but there is a process to be followed. Sorry to be blunt but you have too much drama queen in ya for me to go any further. There will be others here to help.

[danojeno]

Bump

[Swanson Approves]

Alright, so I'm about 17 hours nicotine free, tobacco free, dip free.. I'm dizzy as hell, can't hardly keep my eyes opened, I keep dropping shit. My eyes are having a hard time focusing on the computer screen. I've been through it before. Tomorrow I'll feel completely different, but still feel terrible in one way or another. I feel like quitting dip has kinda been like giving up part of my life. The hardest part will be being around my friends when they do it.

What's up, another young gun on the site! I'm 22, grats on also being ahead of the quit curve-- as long as you stick with it. If you've not done so already, go ahead and post roll in the June HOF group.

Also, and I say this with love, you've got it ass-backwards. By quitting tobacco, you're giving up death. You've forgotten how much time in your daily life you set aside for tobacco that you will reclaim, and that doesn't even touch all the other ways you will feel better and healthier. Stay the course man. You don't want to be looking back in two decades with a tumor in your throat wishing you'd stuck with the quit you're flirting with today.

[Brandonlear]

Alright, so I'm about 17 hours nicotine free, tobacco free, dip free.. I'm dizzy as hell, can't hardly keep my eyes opened, I keep dropping shit. My eyes are having a hard time focusing on the computer screen. I've been through it before. Tomorrow I'll feel completely different, but still feel terrible in one way or another. I feel like quitting dip has kinda been like giving up part of my life. The hardest part will be being around my friends when they do it.

[drewski5280]

I wish I would have quit with only 3 years in. I kept using for 22 long wasted years. I went thru several "tomorrow is a good day to quit" dates as well. The best advice I can give you is to just quit now. Don't wait until tomorrow. You are addicted to nicotine and you will find a reason to keep using tomorrow.

You have an addiction, not a habit.

Yes, you should see a dentist/doctor. See what is going on. I guarantee, you will go to the dentist, and as soon as you leave, throw a dip in your mouth if your "visit" is good. I did it a million times.....it was just another reason to keep using. "I'm good. I'll quit eventually" "He didn't say anything so I'm fine". Damn addiction.

Nicotine never solved a damn thing. Nothing positive can come from it.

This place works if you let it. You just have to quit. No stoppages here.

Get some seeds, gum, fireballs, ice cubes, straws, fake....whatever works. Just keep that shit out of your mouth.

We get it. We have all been where you are but you need to get serious and quit.

Oh, just to help you sleep tonight, remember, chicks don't dig dudes with half jaws.

Lady G day 802.
Bring it dude.

Joined in Nov 2015? Where the hell have you been? Stuffing your jaw with that shit and "thinking about quitting". You dipping now? Paaaaaaleeeease!!

November of 15 would've been just over a year of dipping.. Why I didn't quit then, I don't know.. I just flushed my can down the toilet and it felt pretty good. I'm here now, all out balls to the wall ready to quit. You have my word! I'm really hoping everything at the dentist checks out. Some reassurance would be nice.. As far as posting roll goes, do I wait until the start of a new day, the day I quit, etc? Do I post everyday?

Yes. You post now. You post every day because that is the only way this works. Then, you only worry about today. Need help posting roll?

Yeah, I can't completely remember how to do it. Damn nicotine took over my thoughts and put me in a fog.

Clarify "remember"

Hey everyone, Drewski here. I joined this site today and this is my first post. I'm 21 years young and have dipped for 4 years. I quit two days ago and I must say, I'm a little shocked at how it's been going thus far. I dipped about 5 times a day, primarily when I do specific things... Like driving, after a meal or work out, and before I go to bed while watching Netflix lol. I've tried to quit in the past by using fake chew, jerky, seeds, regular bubble gum... You name it I tried it, and didn't see any progress. The other day it really just dawned on me and I recently got an excellent job in law enforcement, and I plan on being a husband and a father one day. I don't want to waste my life away for a green can, I wanna spend it with my family and friends, living it up, all that b.s lol. I expected quitting to be absolutely horrendous (it sucks, don't get me wrong) but I have done well so far, and credit goes to y'all too because you're quitting At my side as well! It's a long ways to go but I'm happy and feel great. I'm worried a bit though because I have a small bump on my lip, and it's been there for about a week. Will get it checked out soon to be safe, can someone please tell me if they've experienced bumping, and if so how did you handle it? I'm here for y'all, and would be more than happy to exhange emails or possibly text if you need the support. Thanks again everyone, you're the best????

[Ginet]

I wish I would have quit with only 3 years in. I kept using for 22 long wasted years. I went thru several "tomorrow is a good day to quit" dates as well. The best advice I can give you is to just quit now. Don't wait until tomorrow. You are addicted to nicotine and you will find a reason to keep using tomorrow.

You have an addiction, not a habit.

Yes, you should see a dentist/doctor. See what is going on. I guarantee, you will go to the dentist, and as soon as you leave, throw a dip in your mouth if your "visit" is good. I did it a million times.....it was just another reason to keep using. "I'm good. I'll quit eventually" "He didn't say anything so I'm fine". Damn addiction.

Nicotine never solved a damn thing. Nothing positive can come from it.

This place works if you let it. You just have to quit. No stoppages here.

Get some seeds, gum, fireballs, ice cubes, straws, fake....whatever works. Just keep that shit out of your mouth.

We get it. We have all been where you are but you need to get serious and quit.

Oh, just to help you sleep tonight, remember, chicks don't dig dudes with half jaws.

Lady G day 802.
Bring it dude.

Joined in Nov 2015? Where the hell have you been? Stuffing your jaw with that shit and "thinking about quitting". You dipping now? Paaaaaaleeeease!!

November of 15 would've been just over a year of dipping.. Why I didn't quit then, I don't know.. I just flushed my can down the toilet and it felt pretty good. I'm here now, all out balls to the wall ready to quit. You have my word! I'm really hoping everything at the dentist checks out. Some reassurance would be nice.. As far as posting roll goes, do I wait until the start of a new day, the day I quit, etc? Do I post everyday?

Yes. You post now. You post every day because that is the only way this works. Then, you only worry about today. Need help posting roll?

Yeah, I can't completely remember how to do it. Damn nicotine took over my thoughts and put me in a fog.

Clarify "remember"

[Brandonlear]

I wish I would have quit with only 3 years in. I kept using for 22 long wasted years. I went thru several "tomorrow is a good day to quit" dates as well. The best advice I can give you is to just quit now. Don't wait until tomorrow. You are addicted to nicotine and you will find a reason to keep using tomorrow.

You have an addiction, not a habit.

Yes, you should see a dentist/doctor. See what is going on. I guarantee, you will go to the dentist, and as soon as you leave, throw a dip in your mouth if your "visit" is good. I did it a million times.....it was just another reason to keep using. "I'm good. I'll quit eventually" "He didn't say anything so I'm fine". Damn addiction.

Nicotine never solved a damn thing. Nothing positive can come from it.

This place works if you let it. You just have to quit. No stoppages here.

Get some seeds, gum, fireballs, ice cubes, straws, fake....whatever works. Just keep that shit out of your mouth.

We get it. We have all been where you are but you need to get serious and quit.

Oh, just to help you sleep tonight, remember, chicks don't dig dudes with half jaws.

Lady G day 802.
Bring it dude.

Joined in Nov 2015? Where the hell have you been? Stuffing your jaw with that shit and "thinking about quitting". You dipping now? Paaaaaaleeeease!!

November of 15 would've been just over a year of dipping.. Why I didn't quit then, I don't know.. I just flushed my can down the toilet and it felt pretty good. I'm here now, all out balls to the wall ready to quit. You have my word! I'm really hoping everything at the dentist checks out. Some reassurance would be nice.. As far as posting roll goes, do I wait until the start of a new day, the day I quit, etc? Do I post everyday?

Yes. You post now. You post every day because that is the only way this works. Then, you only worry about today. Need help posting roll?

Yeah, I can't completely remember how to do it. Damn nicotine took over my thoughts and put me in a fog.

[Ginet]

I wish I would have quit with only 3 years in. I kept using for 22 long wasted years. I went thru several "tomorrow is a good day to quit" dates as well. The best advice I can give you is to just quit now. Don't wait until tomorrow. You are addicted to nicotine and you will find a reason to keep using tomorrow.

You have an addiction, not a habit.

Yes, you should see a dentist/doctor. See what is going on. I guarantee, you will go to the dentist, and as soon as you leave, throw a dip in your mouth if your "visit" is good. I did it a million times.....it was just another reason to keep using. "I'm good. I'll quit eventually" "He didn't say anything so I'm fine". Damn addiction.

Nicotine never solved a damn thing. Nothing positive can come from it.

This place works if you let it. You just have to quit. No stoppages here.

Get some seeds, gum, fireballs, ice cubes, straws, fake....whatever works. Just keep that shit out of your mouth.

We get it. We have all been where you are but you need to get serious and quit.

Oh, just to help you sleep tonight, remember, chicks don't dig dudes with half jaws.

Lady G day 802.
Bring it dude.

Joined in Nov 2015? Where the hell have you been? Stuffing your jaw with that shit and "thinking about quitting". You dipping now? Paaaaaaleeeease!!

November of 15 would've been just over a year of dipping.. Why I didn't quit then, I don't know.. I just flushed my can down the toilet and it felt pretty good. I'm here now, all out balls to the wall ready to quit. You have my word! I'm really hoping everything at the dentist checks out. Some reassurance would be nice.. As far as posting roll goes, do I wait until the start of a new day, the day I quit, etc? Do I post everyday?

Yes. You post now. You post every day because that is the only way this works. Then, you only worry about today. Need help posting roll?

[Brandonlear]

I wish I would have quit with only 3 years in. I kept using for 22 long wasted years. I went thru several "tomorrow is a good day to quit" dates as well. The best advice I can give you is to just quit now. Don't wait until tomorrow. You are addicted to nicotine and you will find a reason to keep using tomorrow.

You have an addiction, not a habit.

Yes, you should see a dentist/doctor. See what is going on. I guarantee, you will go to the dentist, and as soon as you leave, throw a dip in your mouth if your "visit" is good. I did it a million times.....it was just another reason to keep using. "I'm good. I'll quit eventually" "He didn't say anything so I'm fine". Damn addiction.

Nicotine never solved a damn thing. Nothing positive can come from it.

This place works if you let it. You just have to quit. No stoppages here.

Get some seeds, gum, fireballs, ice cubes, straws, fake....whatever works. Just keep that shit out of your mouth.

We get it. We have all been where you are but you need to get serious and quit.

Oh, just to help you sleep tonight, remember, chicks don't dig dudes with half jaws.

Lady G day 802.
Bring it dude.

Joined in Nov 2015? Where the hell have you been? Stuffing your jaw with that shit and "thinking about quitting". You dipping now? Paaaaaaleeeease!!

November of 15 would've been just over a year of dipping.. Why I didn't quit then, I don't know.. I just flushed my can down the toilet and it felt pretty good. I'm here now, all out balls to the wall ready to quit. You have my word! I'm really hoping everything at the dentist checks out. Some reassurance would be nice.. As far as posting roll goes, do I wait until the start of a new day, the day I quit, etc? Do I post everyday?

[Ginet]

I wish I would have quit with only 3 years in. I kept using for 22 long wasted years. I went thru several "tomorrow is a good day to quit" dates as well. The best advice I can give you is to just quit now. Don't wait until tomorrow. You are addicted to nicotine and you will find a reason to keep using tomorrow.

You have an addiction, not a habit.

Yes, you should see a dentist/doctor. See what is going on. I guarantee, you will go to the dentist, and as soon as you leave, throw a dip in your mouth if your "visit" is good. I did it a million times.....it was just another reason to keep using. "I'm good. I'll quit eventually" "He didn't say anything so I'm fine". Damn addiction.

Nicotine never solved a damn thing. Nothing positive can come from it.

This place works if you let it. You just have to quit. No stoppages here.

Get some seeds, gum, fireballs, ice cubes, straws, fake....whatever works. Just keep that shit out of your mouth.

We get it. We have all been where you are but you need to get serious and quit.

Oh, just to help you sleep tonight, remember, chicks don't dig dudes with half jaws.

Lady G day 802.
Bring it dude.

Joined in Nov 2015? Where the hell have you been? Stuffing your jaw with that shit and "thinking about quitting". You dipping now? Paaaaaaleeeease!!

[Ginet]

I wish I would have quit with only 3 years in. I kept using for 22 long wasted years. I went thru several "tomorrow is a good day to quit" dates as well. The best advice I can give you is to just quit now. Don't wait until tomorrow. You are addicted to nicotine and you will find a reason to keep using tomorrow.

You have an addiction, not a habit.

Yes, you should see a dentist/doctor. See what is going on. I guarantee, you will go to the dentist, and as soon as you leave, throw a dip in your mouth if your "visit" is good. I did it a million times.....it was just another reason to keep using. "I'm good. I'll quit eventually" "He didn't say anything so I'm fine". Damn addiction.

Nicotine never solved a damn thing. Nothing positive can come from it.

This place works if you let it. You just have to quit. No stoppages here.

Get some seeds, gum, fireballs, ice cubes, straws, fake....whatever works. Just keep that shit out of your mouth.

We get it. We have all been where you are but you need to get serious and quit.

Oh, just to help you sleep tonight, remember, chicks don't dig dudes with half jaws.

Lady G day 802.
Bring it dude.