Quitting for good this time

[Pinched]

Been a few days since I posted any updates, here is my Day 10 reflections:

This quit is totally different that my previous attempt. I don't know if it is because I used nic. lozenges to wean off the nic bitch, or just the fact that I am for myself 100% done chewing.... I have cravings, but my thought pattern this time is "oh... nic craving, you evil bitch, die" vs. previous time when my brain was more like "oh I miss you chew"!...

I don't know it that sounds as retarded and stupid to everyone else as it does me or not, but this quit my resolve is rock solid. I know the cravings will not stop. I know there will be tough times ahead, but I also know that I have a great support group and a solid determination that there will never again be nic in my lip.

The fog has lifted, I am sleeping better, though not great yet. Still haven't had any dip dreams, although I had a cancer dream the night before last that scared the hell out of me (only help shore up the resolve that much more). 

I keep thinking I should probably get started on making an appt. with the dentist... Might even see about getting some whitening done on my teeth, as they are pretty badly stained.

I have a very busy weekend, full of events that would have in the past included alot of dip... First off saturday morning we are weighing in calves for the 4H kids... followed by a cash bash style fund raiser for local 4H youth... Both will be well attended by my dippin' friends.  I am not worried though... I have been talking with my "dippin'" friends and they have been very supportive, and have all agreed no offering me pinches (even if I beg for one, which I won't)... But ultimately, I am very confident that it will not be an issue. I have my seeds, gum, tic-tacs... and a rock solid resolve to save my life. (and some great ktc guys digits if those fall apart).

Anyway, all for now... Day 10 nearly half done... Feeling very good about where I am on my quit at this point. Hoping I can make my fellow ktc quitters proud!

Shorthorn,
Congrats on getting to double digits on your quit. And good luck with the 4H stuff this weekend. Being around the animals and in the barn can be a big trigger. I used to say "Oh man I gotta have a dip for that." Now I say "Oh nic bitch rot in f***ing hell, and I live my life without you." And smile about it!!! Quit on baby.
ZC

Make a quit plan for the weekend and commit to it 100%. Triggers suck but you can't really avoid triggers unless you get off the grid and live under a rock.

Have an alternative to dip with you. Drink lots of water and remember the suck, don't go back there. If I can continue to stay quit you can too, you just have to want it and want to fight for it.

I will not wish you any luck but I will tell you to keep your head up and your brain focused.

P

[ZillahCowboy]

Been a few days since I posted any updates, here is my Day 10 reflections:

This quit is totally different that my previous attempt. I don't know if it is because I used nic. lozenges to wean off the nic bitch, or just the fact that I am for myself 100% done chewing.... I have cravings, but my thought pattern this time is "oh... nic craving, you evil bitch, die" vs. previous time when my brain was more like "oh I miss you chew"!...

I don't know it that sounds as retarded and stupid to everyone else as it does me or not, but this quit my resolve is rock solid. I know the cravings will not stop. I know there will be tough times ahead, but I also know that I have a great support group and a solid determination that there will never again be nic in my lip.

The fog has lifted, I am sleeping better, though not great yet. Still haven't had any dip dreams, although I had a cancer dream the night before last that scared the hell out of me (only help shore up the resolve that much more).

I keep thinking I should probably get started on making an appt. with the dentist... Might even see about getting some whitening done on my teeth, as they are pretty badly stained.

I have a very busy weekend, full of events that would have in the past included alot of dip... First off saturday morning we are weighing in calves for the 4H kids... followed by a cash bash style fund raiser for local 4H youth... Both will be well attended by my dippin' friends. I am not worried though... I have been talking with my "dippin'" friends and they have been very supportive, and have all agreed no offering me pinches (even if I beg for one, which I won't)... But ultimately, I am very confident that it will not be an issue. I have my seeds, gum, tic-tacs... and a rock solid resolve to save my life. (and some great ktc guys digits if those fall apart).

Anyway, all for now... Day 10 nearly half done... Feeling very good about where I am on my quit at this point. Hoping I can make my fellow ktc quitters proud!

Shorthorn,
Congrats on getting to double digits on your quit. And good luck with the 4H stuff this weekend. Being around the animals and in the barn can be a big trigger. I used to say "Oh man I gotta have a dip for that." Now I say "Oh nic bitch rot in f***ing hell, and I live my life without you." And smile about it!!! Quit on baby.
ZC

[Shorthorn]

Been a few days since I posted any updates, here is my Day 10 reflections:

This quit is totally different that my previous attempt. I don't know if it is because I used nic. lozenges to wean off the nic bitch, or just the fact that I am for myself 100% done chewing.... I have cravings, but my thought pattern this time is "oh... nic craving, you evil bitch, die" vs. previous time when my brain was more like "oh I miss you chew"!...

I don't know it that sounds as retarded and stupid to everyone else as it does me or not, but this quit my resolve is rock solid. I know the cravings will not stop. I know there will be tough times ahead, but I also know that I have a great support group and a solid determination that there will never again be nic in my lip.

The fog has lifted, I am sleeping better, though not great yet. Still haven't had any dip dreams, although I had a cancer dream the night before last that scared the hell out of me (only help shore up the resolve that much more).

I keep thinking I should probably get started on making an appt. with the dentist... Might even see about getting some whitening done on my teeth, as they are pretty badly stained.

I have a very busy weekend, full of events that would have in the past included alot of dip... First off saturday morning we are weighing in calves for the 4H kids... followed by a cash bash style fund raiser for local 4H youth... Both will be well attended by my dippin' friends. I am not worried though... I have been talking with my "dippin'" friends and they have been very supportive, and have all agreed no offering me pinches (even if I beg for one, which I won't)... But ultimately, I am very confident that it will not be an issue. I have my seeds, gum, tic-tacs... and a rock solid resolve to save my life. (and some great ktc guys digits if those fall apart).

Anyway, all for now... Day 10 nearly half done... Feeling very good about where I am on my quit at this point. Hoping I can make my fellow ktc quitters proud!

[B-loMatt]

Hey Shorthorn- I know you're posting roll- nice job. How's the quit going? if you keep a log here, people will be able to know how you are and you may want it as a record of the tough times you never want to go through again- a memory refresher. Mine helps me.

Keep on quitting HARD!

2nds! Post roll everyday! 100%ers are quit. Use your intro to remember what you are going through.

[brettlees]

Hey Shorthorn- I know you're posting roll- nice job. How's the quit going? if you keep a log here, people will be able to know how you are and you may want it as a record of the tough times you never want to go through again- a memory refresher. Mine helps me.

Keep on quitting HARD!

[slug.go]

Go get your quit, Shorthorn!
I'm quit with you in May '14.

[traumagnet]

Then shorthorn let's get this pm if u need digits

[Mthomas3824]

Thanks Traumagnet,

You are right... I didn't do a very good job last time. The previous.. stoppage, was not for me, I was doing it for everyone else (wife mainly). I was not ready in my head to be completely free from dip and thus caved when the going got tough.

This time, although I have the motivation of what happened to my dad, I want to quit for me this time.

Shorthorn:

If you quit and post roll every, "Today"

If you are a man of your word and would never break your promise you posted

If you need support and are willing to support others in the same work....

I have no beef with you and will quit with you.

I hate US Tobacco. I hate that they cut a deal with our government so that people like your pops can not sue them. I hate that they recruit kids. I hate that they care more about making money off addicts - (Including the pharmaceutical peeps that sell addiction in a patch etc.) vs have a conscious and value human life over a money that is only paper!

This is a terrorist organization that is well aware their product causes cancer and is just as addictive as heroin. If you can cut bait from this mistress tobacco, do it and never look back!

Seriously, I choose death before I will ever kneel to tobacco and worship or put her first again! If you quit for real. You wont fail. If you mean it. Do it! I got your back but I can only get your back if you are active and honest on this site and with your brotherhood.

Welcome back. Took you long enough but you're are back and that's a win.

[Shorthorn]

Thanks Traumagnet,

You are right... I didn't do a very good job last time. The previous.. stoppage, was not for me, I was doing it for everyone else (wife mainly). I was not ready in my head to be completely free from dip and thus caved when the going got tough.

This time, although I have the motivation of what happened to my dad, I want to quit for me this time.

[traumagnet]

Hmm 36 posts w a join date of 08 you were not very active in posting roll or paying it forward or back.

You never quit before you had a stoppage.

I suggest that you get with you group meet them get numbers and get active here or else you will be back again.

Read read read learn how to use the site and learn how to give back. Lean when you are not strong support when you are.

YOU have to quit for you not because you are scared because you want it. I am sorry to hear about your father.

PM me if you need anything GET ACTIVE

[Shorthorn]

Hey all... I started dipping on 11/9/1996... Stopped yesterday 1/22/14.

Thats really hard to say... I had quit once before (with this websites help) for almost 9 months back in 2008... This time is really the end.

Anyhow, just wanted to say hello...I am jumping in the May quit group... Let's do this guys!

PS- Sorry to hijack your thread Clay... My bad.


To answer some questions... Yes, I originally was a member of the May 2008 quit group (I incorrectly said 2010 previously)... I was quit for 9 months and 3 days when I caved.


Why am I sure I won't cave again?
October 1st, 2013 my dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer... Scary shit! Thank God he is doing well, but I stopped chewing 10/1/13. Using nicotine supplement lozenges ever since that date until yesterday.. Time to get real. I don't want to put my boys thru the stress I went thru with my Dad (also dipped until 10/1/13).

Nic. free as of noon on 1/22/14. Not caving for nothing this time!