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[tarpon17]

Hi all...was in bed thinking about how badly I wanted to quit (coming on 10 yrs now), and chanced upon this forum. I've had a few half-assed attempts in the past, but am ready to stop being so physically addicted to the stuff. I'm in graduate school now, and am scared that a genuine quit would impact my ability to think straight and work while my body adjusts...i know this is the addiction talking...but has anyone else been in similar situations? Putting out the feelers for the time being, but hoping I can make the transition to be tobacco free.

It's not easy.

The transition is rough. It takes 3 days for the nicotine to work its way out of your system. After that, it's a mind game. If you'r genuinely worried about this affecting your abilities to function in graduate school....

QUIT RIGHT NOW! There will NEVER be a better time than this moment. The hardest part of the transition comes when you begin to doubt your quit. The "what ifs". The "just one won't hurt". Every moment that you put your quit on hold will serve as another reason to relapse when you finally do decide the time is right.

The time is never "right". NOW. Flush it. Own it. Don't look back.

You'll find that you're an incredibly strong person. You will surprise yourself and you'll function at a higher level than you ever thought possible. Believe it. Don't believe your addiction.

Grad school is way fucking easier than the real world anyways....

Man thats good shit Smokey.

Drop it now Turtle, you'll be glad you did.

PS: No doubt grad school has nothing on real life. Now is the time

[Greg5280]

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If you are ready the information I just sent you will get you started.

Greg

[chucklehead]

Hey Turtle, I can relate. Dipping was a big part of my college and grad school experience. I'm sad to say that not only did I dip all the way through school, I actually picked it back up again when i went back to grad school. It was so much a part of me that I couldn't get by without it. Its a sad state of affairs when you can't fuction properly without an addictive substance.

Truth be told, its gunna suck. You'll have a hard time focusing. But would you rather have a hard time focusing for a little while or continue being a slave to a can that will kill you.

You can do it. Just toss out the can, suck it up and quit. You've got a lot of support from the members of this site and you're quit group. You can do it, you just gotta take the first step.

[Peterm821]

Hi all...was in bed thinking about how badly I wanted to quit (coming on 10 yrs now), and chanced upon this forum. I've had a few half-assed attempts in the past, but am ready to stop being so physically addicted to the stuff. I'm in graduate school now, and am scared that a genuine quit would impact my ability to think straight and work while my body adjusts...i know this is the addiction talking...but has anyone else been in similar situations? Putting out the feelers for the time being, but hoping I can make the transition to be tobacco free.

It's not easy.

The transition is rough. It takes 3 days for the nicotine to work its way out of your system. After that, it's a mind game. If you'r genuinely worried about this affecting your abilities to function in graduate school....

QUIT RIGHT NOW! There will NEVER be a better time than this moment. The hardest part of the transition comes when you begin to doubt your quit. The "what ifs". The "just one won't hurt". Every moment that you put your quit on hold will serve as another reason to relapse when you finally do decide the time is right.

The time is never "right". NOW. Flush it. Own it. Don't look back.

You'll find that you're an incredibly strong person. You will surprise yourself and you'll function at a higher level than you ever thought possible. Believe it. Don't believe your addiction.

Grad school is way fucking easier than the real world anyways....

It's only my third day, and I have already seen a huge increase in my productivity at work. I get more done, w/o the distraction of having to chew the shit. I also have been leaving earlier, and my wife has taken notice to me getting home early. My point is, you will most likely become a better student once you channel your focus on studies, and not a worthless nic fix. It's time my friend, you know it is.

[Smokeyg]

Hi all...was in bed thinking about how badly I wanted to quit (coming on 10 yrs now), and chanced upon this forum. I've had a few half-assed attempts in the past, but am ready to stop being so physically addicted to the stuff. I'm in graduate school now, and am scared that a genuine quit would impact my ability to think straight and work while my body adjusts...i know this is the addiction talking...but has anyone else been in similar situations? Putting out the feelers for the time being, but hoping I can make the transition to be tobacco free.

It's not easy.

The transition is rough. It takes 3 days for the nicotine to work its way out of your system. After that, it's a mind game. If you'r genuinely worried about this affecting your abilities to function in graduate school....

QUIT RIGHT NOW! There will NEVER be a better time than this moment. The hardest part of the transition comes when you begin to doubt your quit. The "what ifs". The "just one won't hurt". Every moment that you put your quit on hold will serve as another reason to relapse when you finally do decide the time is right.

The time is never "right". NOW. Flush it. Own it. Don't look back.

You'll find that you're an incredibly strong person. You will surprise yourself and you'll function at a higher level than you ever thought possible. Believe it. Don't believe your addiction.

Grad school is way fucking easier than the real world anyways....

[Turtle24]

Hi all...was in bed thinking about how badly I wanted to quit (coming on 10 yrs now), and chanced upon this forum. I've had a few half-assed attempts in the past, but am ready to stop being so physically addicted to the stuff. I'm in graduate school now, and am scared that a genuine quit would impact my ability to think straight and work while my body adjusts...i know this is the addiction talking...but has anyone else been in similar situations? Putting out the feelers for the time being, but hoping I can make the transition to be tobacco free.