My strongest quit, my final quit

[Steakbomb18]

BAM. Here's a quitter that inspires the hell out of me. It never ceases to amaze me when a quitter comes in here and their story is SO much like mine. Welcome, man. This is going to change your life. A couple of tips (whether you need them or not):

-Don't let your guard down. Each single day is a great accomplishment, but you have been an addict for over six thousand days. For all of the shame brought by lying, weakness, hiding, crabbiness, and missing out on what's important, The Addict has always found a way to justify getting some nicotine. This time is different, but your opponent is formidable as fuck (hint: it's your brain and it has a bit of an unfair advantage). Cravings are one thing, but be extremely wary of JOe, the Just One rationalizing liar. Just One is your fucking enemy but he's sneakier than anything. If you start thinking "Just One" for whatever reason, use the KTC tools and get your head straight.

-If you know the baking soda trick then you're a fellow heartburn sufferer. Getting a good night's rest, avoiding caffeine and alcohol, and not eating or drinking past 7:30 will work miracles. Careful with your veggies and fruites (cranberry); broccoli, potatoes, tomatoes, cottage cheese... The list of foods that will destroy you will also surprise you.

-Make a pledge here and now that you will be a 100% roll call poster from here to day 100.

Anyway, sorry if this comes off as a bit KnowItAll.

Stop lying. Stop hiding. Start living. It's awesome.

Hey Minny, I can use some KnowItAll because I know nothing. I didn't know there were certain veggies and fruits that could be bad. You know what they are? Are you telling me broccoli, potatoes, tomatoes, cottage cheese (not quite a fruit/veggie) are on the no-no list?

I like that JOe thing. True.

Thank you for the support, folks.
I pledge here and now that I will be a 100% roll call poster from here to day 100... and that's just the beginning, brothers and sisters.

P.S. What's NAFAR?

Never again for any reason.

The tough days get better. It is very wise to post in your intro every few days in the beginning. Your mind will tend to block out the memories of the miserable first days. It is really helpful to be able to look back on the intro and see where you really were. I will tell you this... You will feel sooo much better that you won't believe it. I can't tell you when , but it will come gradually in phases. And one day you will develop an anger about what nicotine took from you that will surprise you.

Keep it up. Welcome aboard!

I love this quit attitude out of the gates; this is how you take ownership of your quit and how you be quit. It's a new way of life, being quit versus being an addict. We are all addicts, but we don't have to be addicts, if you catch my drift.

Some legends of quit have dropped some serious knowledge on this thread already, but I conversely want to say that sometimes quitting is like raising a baby for the first time. Every parent out there will tell you how to handle this or handle that with a newborn. At the end of the day it comes down to the parent to figure out what the best way is to handle a situation and raise their baby. Quitting is similar. Some things work for some people and other things work for other people. Your quit is your quit and it is unique. That is why someone who has been quit for 2000 days can still learn and be inspired by someone who is quit for 5. We are all only one $5 bad decision away from throwing it all away. Regardless of how you determine what works best in your quit, there are 2 things that MUST be common to all quits...and these have already been spoken. 1) post roll every day and 2) Do not use nicotine in any form

In closing, I appreciate the pledge for being a 100% poster, I am a 100% roll poster for 164 consecutive days. But I got there by making the pledge one day at a time. I'll worry about being a 100% poster on day 165 tomorrow, once I've successfully won my battle today.

[srans]

I pledge here and now that I will be a 100% roll call poster from here to day 100...

Great job and welcome. One more little tip that will help you more than you can imagine.

It's great that ^^^^ is your long term goal, but all any of us care about is you posted roll TODAY. We care about being 100% posted TODAY. Things get easier when you just start worrying about NOW my friend. Need anything let me know.

[worktowin]

BAM. Here's a quitter that inspires the hell out of me. It never ceases to amaze me when a quitter comes in here and their story is SO much like mine. Welcome, man. This is going to change your life. A couple of tips (whether you need them or not):

-Don't let your guard down. Each single day is a great accomplishment, but you have been an addict for over six thousand days. For all of the shame brought by lying, weakness, hiding, crabbiness, and missing out on what's important, The Addict has always found a way to justify getting some nicotine. This time is different, but your opponent is formidable as fuck (hint: it's your brain and it has a bit of an unfair advantage). Cravings are one thing, but be extremely wary of JOe, the Just One rationalizing liar. Just One is your fucking enemy but he's sneakier than anything. If you start thinking "Just One" for whatever reason, use the KTC tools and get your head straight.

-If you know the baking soda trick then you're a fellow heartburn sufferer. Getting a good night's rest, avoiding caffeine and alcohol, and not eating or drinking past 7:30 will work miracles. Careful with your veggies and fruites (cranberry); broccoli, potatoes, tomatoes, cottage cheese... The list of foods that will destroy you will also surprise you.

-Make a pledge here and now that you will be a 100% roll call poster from here to day 100.

Anyway, sorry if this comes off as a bit KnowItAll.

Stop lying. Stop hiding. Start living. It's awesome.

Hey Minny, I can use some KnowItAll because I know nothing. I didn't know there were certain veggies and fruits that could be bad. You know what they are? Are you telling me broccoli, potatoes, tomatoes, cottage cheese (not quite a fruit/veggie) are on the no-no list?

I like that JOe thing. True.

Thank you for the support, folks.
I pledge here and now that I will be a 100% roll call poster from here to day 100... and that's just the beginning, brothers and sisters.

P.S. What's NAFAR?

Never again for any reason.

The tough days get better. It is very wise to post in your intro every few days in the beginning. Your mind will tend to block out the memories of the miserable first days. It is really helpful to be able to look back on the intro and see where you really were. I will tell you this... You will feel sooo much better that you won't believe it. I can't tell you when , but it will come gradually in phases. And one day you will develop an anger about what nicotine took from you that will surprise you.

Keep it up. Welcome aboard!

[TrueToMyself]

BAM. Here's a quitter that inspires the hell out of me. It never ceases to amaze me when a quitter comes in here and their story is SO much like mine. Welcome, man. This is going to change your life. A couple of tips (whether you need them or not):

-Don't let your guard down. Each single day is a great accomplishment, but you have been an addict for over six thousand days. For all of the shame brought by lying, weakness, hiding, crabbiness, and missing out on what's important, The Addict has always found a way to justify getting some nicotine. This time is different, but your opponent is formidable as fuck (hint: it's your brain and it has a bit of an unfair advantage). Cravings are one thing, but be extremely wary of JOe, the Just One rationalizing liar. Just One is your fucking enemy but he's sneakier than anything. If you start thinking "Just One" for whatever reason, use the KTC tools and get your head straight.

-If you know the baking soda trick then you're a fellow heartburn sufferer. Getting a good night's rest, avoiding caffeine and alcohol, and not eating or drinking past 7:30 will work miracles. Careful with your veggies and fruites (cranberry); broccoli, potatoes, tomatoes, cottage cheese... The list of foods that will destroy you will also surprise you.

-Make a pledge here and now that you will be a 100% roll call poster from here to day 100.

Anyway, sorry if this comes off as a bit KnowItAll.

Stop lying. Stop hiding. Start living. It's awesome.

Hey Minny, I can use some KnowItAll because I know nothing. I didn't know there were certain veggies and fruits that could be bad. You know what they are? Are you telling me broccoli, potatoes, tomatoes, cottage cheese (not quite a fruit/veggie) are on the no-no list?

I like that JOe thing. True.

Thank you for the support, folks.
I pledge here and now that I will be a 100% roll call poster from here to day 100... and that's just the beginning, brothers and sisters.

P.S. What's NAFAR?

[Minny]

BAM. Here's a quitter that inspires the hell out of me. It never ceases to amaze me when a quitter comes in here and their story is SO much like mine. Welcome, man. This is going to change your life. A couple of tips (whether you need them or not):

-Don't let your guard down. Each single day is a great accomplishment, but you have been an addict for over six thousand days. For all of the shame brought by lying, weakness, hiding, crabbiness, and missing out on what's important, The Addict has always found a way to justify getting some nicotine. This time is different, but your opponent is formidable as fuck (hint: it's your brain and it has a bit of an unfair advantage). Cravings are one thing, but be extremely wary of JOe, the Just One rationalizing liar. Just One is your fucking enemy but he's sneakier than anything. If you start thinking "Just One" for whatever reason, use the KTC tools and get your head straight.

-If you know the baking soda trick then you're a fellow heartburn sufferer. Getting a good night's rest, avoiding caffeine and alcohol, and not eating or drinking past 7:30 will work miracles. Careful with your veggies and fruits (cranberry); broccoli, potatoes, tomatoes, cottage cheese... The list of foods that will destroy you will also surprise you.

-Make a pledge here and now that you will be a 100% roll call poster from here to day 100.

Anyway, sorry if this comes off as a bit KnowItAll.

Stop lying. Stop hiding. Start living. It's awesome.

[Grizzlyhasclaws]

Congrats on taking back your life. You came to the right place. We were all just like you.

I quit with you today. Make sure and follow the program, that's how you'll succeed.

[Smeds]

True, I support your fight brother. I quit with you, NAFAR!! Reach out if you ned anything.

[lighty7]

True - totally agree about seeing things differently. I know folks had said to take it easy on the caffeine - thanks for the info. I was a caffeine junkie too (surprise surprise right!) but haven't had a cup of coffee all week - been sticking with green tea. Can totally relate about picking up this stupid habit for no effing reason. Tried it the same way with a few buddies as a Sophomore in HS - Everyone just let it go except 1 buddy. He ended up being my best friend and still is to this day, but to think we both dipped for the next 22 years is mind-boggling.

My office closed early today and I had by far my worst crave to date. As luck would have it the samples I ordered of Smokey Mountain were in my mailbox! QLF this weekend boys and just enjoy freedom of this shit not consuming our lives.

[basshaug]

I quit with you sir. Make sure to drink that water. I couldn't believe how some things changed in just a few days.

Keep it up brother.

[Done4Me]

You're doing fine. My day 6 was when the clouds began to part. Just remember to not get ahead of yourself. ODAAT. We see all these posts for folks who hit the HOF, 1 year, 4000 days, etc. Pretty daunting for you and I and the rest of August. Seems pretty unreachable at 19 days for me. We gotta remember they were once on day 5 as well. How did they hit the milestones? Post roll every day 100%, get involved and read the site, thank those that are supporting you and all of us new quitters, trade #s with a select few  start a text team. We do all these things and in 2015 and on, we'll be the support line for all the quitters that took a bit longer than us to take their heads out of their arses.

[slinger]

Congrats on your first five days, true. Sounds Like you are serious and have the right attitude. Keep doing what you're doing. Post roll EVERY DAY and make some connections here. Shoot me a PM if you need anything.

[Thumblewort]

True, I have experienced the better vision as well, I believe it's the additional oxygen! You have a good attitude on this quit right now, keep it up, and buy in to the KTC hook line and sinker. Do not miss roll. Get some digits from your quit group, and have a plan when that next crave comes. Happy to have quit with you today.

[TrueToMyself]

I started chewing in my early 20s, about 17 years ago. It was just a joke - I had always been very anti-tobacco. Friends and I were at the beach, we threw in a dip to goof off and it was awful. We all laughed. A few weeks later, my friend and I were bored before work and looking to kill time. We happened to be driving by a gas station and the rest is history - for some reason, we thought it was funny. Still can't believe it happened. Since that night at the beach, four of us have been chewing. We all agree it's the biggest regret of our lives. I'm the first one to quit.

I'm completely ashamed of this addiction and the way I've handled it. It has impacted relationships with women and family members... and they have no idea why. I'm a secret chewer. Nobody knows except a few friends and I never admitted to myself that this is an addiction until recent years. The mind's ability and willingness to fool itself is astounding. I would sneak chew every chance I got. All day, every day. Sneaking out of the house on "errands". Working late at night in the office by myself -- told myself I was doing it to get ahead --- we all know why I really worked late. Saturday/Sunday mornings come and I finally get time with the family but I'm cranky as shit because I'm in withdrawal. I lash out and blame others for causing it. Fucking shameful. Sneaking my s'toons, hiding tins, chewing gum whenever I get home, hiding, sneaking, hiding, sneaking - lying.

I started posting roll on the day I quit, May 19, 2014 - 5 days ago. This is my strongest quit ever and it's all thanks to KTC. Posting roll and reading this website is very empowering. Here are a few things that have helped so far to make this my my final quit - posting roll, reading the hell out of the KTC website, DRASTICALLY REDUCING CAFFEINE (now only drinking a very small amount of coffee or drinking decaf, drinking white tea), being more aware of alcohol trigger, keeping a bag of carrots to chew on at work (helps my stomach), exercising, drinking baking soda mix (helps my stomach), drinking pure cranberry juice (helps my stomach), eating a shit ton of vegetables (supposedly relieves cravings). Basically, everything I can do to stay calm and reduce acidity in my stomach/body. I'm throwing everything, including the kitchen sink, at this quit. The following website has some nice tactics for coping with cravings, too --- http://whyquit.com/pr/111605.html
[[[****Seriously, the caffeine thing has destroyed many attempts to quit. I'm not smart enough to explain how it works. Google it if something that impacts you but basically caffeine doubles in your bloodstream when you quit tobacco. Your body used to metabolize it twice as quickly due to the tobacco but not anymore. That's why caffeine gets you so jacked and stressed while quitting - then when you crash, you think you need a dip.]]]

It's day five and I feel incredible. It's been years since I've felt this confident. FREEDOM, as Lighty says. About half of the fog has lifted. My stomach is generally good but still slowly knots up on me until I realize it's all clenched tight. Not very productive at work. It feels like my eyes see more color and light than they did six days ago - I can't explain that phenomenon any better than that... like the world just became high def.

Let me tell you - five days feels incredible, but I won't get overconfident. I know there is a long way to go. Five days is nothing in the big picture... but it means a lifetime to me right now.