Intro

[Mr Nice Guy]

thasnk you guys. its not easy to talk about that shit, even with a bunch of strangers and scalliwags like yourselves

[wastepanel]

Not sure where else to put this where it is somewhat on topic yet still stands a chance of not being bumped out in roll calls.

Im on day 17 and have been feeling depressed ever since like day 5 or so (right after the rage stage.) Nothing too crazy and it comes and goes in spurts, but enough to notice. I kinda got played/lead-on by a girl I wanted right around the time I quit, but I don't think that is the cause, because bitches aint shit but hoes and tricks.

The thing that worries me is I have some kickass things going on in my life right now and I still feel down sometimes. I just got accepted into a university to finish my last two years of undergrad, and I just got offered a paid accounting internship for this tax season. I should be stoked all the time but some days I don't want to hang out with friends or leave the house which is weird for me.

I understand how eating a great diet and exercising helps.

For those who experienced depression in their quit, how long did it last? Did you use medication? Any natural stuff work besides eating well and working out?

Thanks for your help.

This is what I posted about depression on day 37, go to the starting post:

Notdeadyet depression day 37

I'm on day 76 now and haven't had the slightest hint of depression or rage for about a month.

It will get better.

I've had this same issue, as well as Knuckledragger.

I have found that a lot of issues are internalized in the quitting process, and you feel like you are out of control everywhere in your life except for in your quit.

I originally stopped in 2006, and I carried the depression deep into that stoppage. Of course, I quit that time when my mom was diagnosed with cancer, and later passed away. I was also going through career changes, and having marital issues. My quit was the only thing I had control of.

I caved in 2009 after convincing myself I was not the same without my drug, and returned back to the site in June of this year. Depression hasn't been an issue this time around, but I have tried to be a lot more vocal here. I'm angrier this time, but I'm taking that day by day.

Read Knuckledragger's intro, and send him a pm. I sought professional help in 2007 but I stopped short of taking the medication.

[Notdeadyet]

Not sure where else to put this where it is somewhat on topic yet still stands a chance of not being bumped out in roll calls.

Im on day 17 and have been feeling depressed ever since like day 5 or so (right after the rage stage.) Nothing too crazy and it comes and goes in spurts, but enough to notice. I kinda got played/lead-on by a girl I wanted right around the time I quit, but I don't think that is the cause, because bitches aint shit but hoes and tricks.

The thing that worries me is I have some kickass things going on in my life right now and I still feel down sometimes. I just got accepted into a university to finish my last two years of undergrad, and I just got offered a paid accounting internship for this tax season. I should be stoked all the time but some days I don't want to hang out with friends or leave the house which is weird for me.

I understand how eating a great diet and exercising helps.

For those who experienced depression in their quit, how long did it last? Did you use medication? Any natural stuff work besides eating well and working out?

Thanks for your help.

This is what I posted about depression on day 37, go to the starting post:

Notdeadyet depression day 37

I'm on day 76 now and haven't had the slightest hint of depression or rage for about a month.

It will get better.

[Murak]

Not sure where else to put this where it is somewhat on topic yet still stands a chance of not being bumped out in roll calls.

Im on day 17 and have been feeling depressed ever since like day 5 or so (right after the rage stage.) Nothing too crazy and it comes and goes in spurts, but enough to notice. I kinda got played/lead-on by a girl I wanted right around the time I quit, but I don't think that is the cause, because bitches aint shit but hoes and tricks.

The thing that worries me is I have some kickass things going on in my life right now and I still feel down sometimes. I just got accepted into a university to finish my last two years of undergrad, and I just got offered a paid accounting internship for this tax season. I should be stoked all the time but some days I don't want to hang out with friends or leave the house which is weird for me.

I understand how eating a great diet and exercising helps.

For those who experienced depression in their quit, how long did it last? Did you use medication? Any natural stuff work besides eating well and working out?

Thanks for your help.

i liked to refer to them as the "couldgivashits"....and some of mine were off the charts.......

it is part of the healing....it just is....here's what i did....

i got pissed.

not just a little pissed....i got "i don't care how big you are, you totin an ass whuppin away from here" pissed

I directed my pissed-offedness at big tobacco. They intentionally make and market a product that produces not just loyal cutomers.....but addicts. Had they advertiesed that using thier product correctly will create an addiction that could very well kill you in a most horrible way....but will most certainly shorten your life.

They did it with malicious intent and bent us every one over and drove it home....they have profited off our stupidity and inablility to gain control on our own.....

After getting pissed and getting a target.....i began my own personal little war against big tobacco. I decided to hit them where it hurts.....in thier pocketbook. I do that by trying to take away all thier addicts......one at a time. By doing this, i protect my own quit and insure that "never again...for any reason" is a statement i can profess with pride.

My little war is 1410 days old today.......it is not won yet.....

Tomorrow morning....first thing I will post 1411......and continue my efforts. I look forward to quitting with you.....read, learn, get involved and lets win this war....one battle at a time.

let me know if i can help you

Fuck yes. Cheers to that, I'm only day 4 but feeling that. This website truly has made the difference.

[Scowick65]

Not sure where else to put this where it is somewhat on topic yet still stands a chance of not being bumped out in roll calls.

Im on day 17 and have been feeling depressed ever since like day 5 or so (right after the rage stage.) Nothing too crazy and it comes and goes in spurts, but enough to notice. I kinda got played/lead-on by a girl I wanted right around the time I quit, but I don't think that is the cause, because bitches aint shit but hoes and tricks.

The thing that worries me is I have some kickass things going on in my life right now and I still feel down sometimes. I just got accepted into a university to finish my last two years of undergrad, and I just got offered a paid accounting internship for this tax season. I should be stoked all the time but some days I don't want to hang out with friends or leave the house which is weird for me.

I understand how eating a great diet and exercising helps.

For those who experienced depression in their quit, how long did it last? Did you use medication? Any natural stuff work besides eating well and working out?

Thanks for your help.

I had 4 seprate bouts over my first 120 days. I am on day 338. Fuck it. Freedom is worth it. Run. Read. Stay on the site. It sux but it is just nic bitch telling you she misses you. She is the devil.

There is nothing in your life nic will solve. I'm sure your addiction is telling you otherwise. Did I mention she is a liar? Hey, we can chat if necessary. Just shoot me a pm.

[mule]

Not sure where else to put this where it is somewhat on topic yet still stands a chance of not being bumped out in roll calls.

Im on day 17 and have been feeling depressed ever since like day 5 or so (right after the rage stage.) Nothing too crazy and it comes and goes in spurts, but enough to notice. I kinda got played/lead-on by a girl I wanted right around the time I quit, but I don't think that is the cause, because bitches aint shit but hoes and tricks.

The thing that worries me is I have some kickass things going on in my life right now and I still feel down sometimes. I just got accepted into a university to finish my last two years of undergrad, and I just got offered a paid accounting internship for this tax season. I should be stoked all the time but some days I don't want to hang out with friends or leave the house which is weird for me.

I understand how eating a great diet and exercising helps.

For those who experienced depression in their quit, how long did it last? Did you use medication? Any natural stuff work besides eating well and working out?

Thanks for your help.

i liked to refer to them as the "couldgivashits"....and some of mine were off the charts.......

it is part of the healing....it just is....here's what i did....

i got pissed.

not just a little pissed....i got "i don't care how big you are, you totin an ass whuppin away from here" pissed

I directed my pissed-offedness at big tobacco. They intentionally make and market a product that produces not just loyal cutomers.....but addicts. Had they advertiesed that using thier product correctly will create an addiction that could very well kill you in a most horrible way....but will most certainly shorten your life.

They did it with malicious intent and bent us every one over and drove it home....they have profited off our stupidity and inablility to gain control on our own.....

After getting pissed and getting a target.....i began my own personal little war against big tobacco. I decided to hit them where it hurts.....in thier pocketbook. I do that by trying to take away all thier addicts......one at a time. By doing this, i protect my own quit and insure that "never again...for any reason" is a statement i can profess with pride.

My little war is 1410 days old today.......it is not won yet.....

Tomorrow morning....first thing I will post 1411......and continue my efforts. I look forward to quitting with you.....read, learn, get involved and lets win this war....one battle at a time.

let me know if i can help you

[redtrain14]

I don't have alot for you here. Depression is pretty normal early on. Don't complicate things by adding meds. Just plow through it, this doesn't get fixed over night.

[Mr Nice Guy]

Not sure where else to put this where it is somewhat on topic yet still stands a chance of not being bumped out in roll calls.

Im on day 17 and have been feeling depressed ever since like day 5 or so (right after the rage stage.) Nothing too crazy and it comes and goes in spurts, but enough to notice. I kinda got played/lead-on by a girl I wanted right around the time I quit, but I don't think that is the cause, because bitches aint shit but hoes and tricks.

The thing that worries me is I have some kickass things going on in my life right now and I still feel down sometimes. I just got accepted into a university to finish my last two years of undergrad, and I just got offered a paid accounting internship for this tax season. I should be stoked all the time but some days I don't want to hang out with friends or leave the house which is weird for me.

I understand how eating a great diet and exercising helps.

For those who experienced depression in their quit, how long did it last? Did you use medication? Any natural stuff work besides eating well and working out?

Thanks for your help.

[Radman]

Welcome. Let's do this thing.

[Timeless117]

Nice man. Welcome aboard. I'm here a lot if you ever need to talk or anything let me know. 48 days today since I quit the shit. I've had some ups and downs, but nothing beats being quit.

[Mr Nice Guy]

Timeless, already rallied to roll.

And yes Half Baked is where I got my name. I used to be a big stoner, and MNG was always my handle, and it still is, to this day.

[Timeless117]

Great job on taking your life back. Got a great group of quitters around here. See you already have quite a few posts so I take it you have posted roll?

Also, I thought you were from Jamaica? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWBcjZAKBJo

[Greg5280]

Glad you are here. Your story is no different than thousands of us here. How you got your fix is not important. What you need to understand is you are an addict. You are addicted to Nicotine, as we all are. Understanding that helped me tremendously.

You left out one very important reason to want to quit. How about staying alive!? Seems like a good one to me. Make no mistake tobacco shortens lives, period!

You have found the right place! The methods here work! Follow the program and you too can be free from the bitch! Post your promise and let's get you quit!

NEVER AGAIN
Greg

[Mr Nice Guy]

Hey my name is Charles and I am 23. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado, right next to the rocky mountains. I am a student studying accounting. I enjoy fitness, shooting guns, reading, having coffee, playing frisbee golf, riding bikes, learning about investing, and doing donuts in my car when it snows.

I started smoking at age 15, and smoked up through about 20. From 20- present, I was mostly dipping but sometimes smoking (cause when I drink a cig is amazing.)

The reason I want to quit is because I am tired of living a lie, I am tired of having some fucked up plant control me, I am tired of my teeth turning yellow, I am tired of having my breath smell like shit, I am tired of having dry lips, I am tired of spending money, I am tired of losing confidence with girls because they wouldnt like a "guy like me." One of these reasons should be enough but I am a dumbass lol.

I found this website in an odd way. One day I was looking for ways to quit dipping on the internet and didn't find much as far as good resources, mostly testimonials (which are badass too, dont get me wrong.) After not finding much in the way of good resources, I picked up my Bible, read some scripture, and said some prayers and asked for deliverance. Now I don't think prayers alone can work for most, but maybe.

Anyways, the next day I bought some dip, totally fucking cracked, and chewed the usual amount I normally would the rest of the day. That night I got on facebook and my cousin had posted some video on youtube that was related to dipping. After I watched the video I saw in the related videos bar, this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83_H_Je-KZk


The rest is history