Third Day.....Last Quit!

[Nickald]

Day 7 is almost done and I can proudly say I am doing great and feeling great!!  Yes I know the urges will come back as I am not a beginner at this quitting stuff,  but this time is different because there is no option to return to the dip.  I am doing this for myself and for my kids.  I am not married anymore and my kids are too young to really understand but they don't want me to dip anymore I can tell you that.  I am doing this with support from this site and those who I talk to regularly.  I am dedicated!!  I am done with the dip and nothing is bringing me back this time.  I know enough to know that Grizzly has never done anything for me except maybe cost me money, make me feel dragged down,  steal my ambition, and a number of other bad things.  It has caused me lots of grief.  Not as much as my exwife but a lot.  I am on a different path now.....one that is for the most part toxin free.  I am big into exercise and thats what I plan on continuing to do....The only thing left is to find a good women to spend the rest of my years with and then I will be all set.....Stay strong everyone!!!  I know all of you out there feel like I feel.  Your whole life has revolved around chew.  Fixing cars, working on a house project, mowing the lawn, cutting wood, hunting, fishing, camping, anytime you felt a little stressed,  anytime someone made you mad, anytime when you just put one in for the hell of it because thats what you do.......the list goes on and on...My point being it will take time to retrain yourself on how to do everything without chew.  Life is better without it so stay focused and stay on track.  Everyone here is in the same boat and we all feel the same.  We stick to our guns now that we have committed.  That is the only way!!

+1 sounds like it's been a positive Sunday for ya!

Glad to hear that you are kicking the addiction's ass. Keep it up.
NICK

[Mike from AB]

Day 7 is almost done and I can proudly say I am doing great and feeling great!! Yes I know the urges will come back as I am not a beginner at this quitting stuff, but this time is different because there is no option to return to the dip. I am doing this for myself and for my kids. I am not married anymore and my kids are too young to really understand but they don't want me to dip anymore I can tell you that. I am doing this with support from this site and those who I talk to regularly. I am dedicated!! I am done with the dip and nothing is bringing me back this time. I know enough to know that Grizzly has never done anything for me except maybe cost me money, make me feel dragged down, steal my ambition, and a number of other bad things. It has caused me lots of grief. Not as much as my exwife but a lot. I am on a different path now.....one that is for the most part toxin free. I am big into exercise and thats what I plan on continuing to do....The only thing left is to find a good women to spend the rest of my years with and then I will be all set.....Stay strong everyone!!! I know all of you out there feel like I feel. Your whole life has revolved around chew. Fixing cars, working on a house project, mowing the lawn, cutting wood, hunting, fishing, camping, anytime you felt a little stressed, anytime someone made you mad, anytime when you just put one in for the hell of it because thats what you do.......the list goes on and on...My point being it will take time to retrain yourself on how to do everything without chew. Life is better without it so stay focused and stay on track. Everyone here is in the same boat and we all feel the same. We stick to our guns now that we have committed. That is the only way!!

+1 sounds like it's been a positive Sunday for ya!

[Huzie1]

Day 7 is almost done and I can proudly say I am doing great and feeling great!! Yes I know the urges will come back as I am not a beginner at this quitting stuff, but this time is different because there is no option to return to the dip. I am doing this for myself and for my kids. I am not married anymore and my kids are too young to really understand but they don't want me to dip anymore I can tell you that. I am doing this with support from this site and those who I talk to regularly. I am dedicated!! I am done with the dip and nothing is bringing me back this time. I know enough to know that Grizzly has never done anything for me except maybe cost me money, make me feel dragged down, steal my ambition, and a number of other bad things. It has caused me lots of grief. Not as much as my exwife but a lot. I am on a different path now.....one that is for the most part toxin free. I am big into exercise and thats what I plan on continuing to do....The only thing left is to find a good women to spend the rest of my years with and then I will be all set.....Stay strong everyone!!! I know all of you out there feel like I feel. Your whole life has revolved around chew. Fixing cars, working on a house project, mowing the lawn, cutting wood, hunting, fishing, camping, anytime you felt a little stressed, anytime someone made you mad, anytime when you just put one in for the hell of it because thats what you do.......the list goes on and on...My point being it will take time to retrain yourself on how to do everything without chew. Life is better without it so stay focused and stay on track. Everyone here is in the same boat and we all feel the same. We stick to our guns now that we have committed. That is the only way!!

[Huzie1]

Thanks a bunch to all of you!! The support from everyone is making a huge difference and making this whole process so much easier. Now caving is not an option. I would let too many people down and I'm not doing that...Nope!! For all of you Michigan folks...I live up in Boyne Falls about 50 miles South of the Mackinaw Bridge. I was born and raised not far from here. If anyone is coming to my area for whatever reason let me know.

Todd

[mich 34]

Thank you very much to the guys who have responded in a positive way.  Yes I have been through this before but this time I am reaching out to all of you.  I couldn't do it on my own with all that was happening to me at the time.  I am in a much better place now and am a lot stronger.  Thanks to those who have given me their phone number if things get difficult.  Maybe just having them is enough to help......but don't be surprised if you hear from me.  Like I said I am doing things different this time.  Also,  I am from Northern  Lower Michigan.  Is anyone close at all?  just curious.  Everyone focus on what the goal is!!! and I am talking to myself also.....

I live in St. Clair Shores but have property in Waters Michigan, which is Northern lower.

I also enjoy chocolate mouse, bubble baths with no bubbles, benoit balls, cat-o-nine tales, and long walks on the beach.

I'm in Otsego - the town, not the county or the lake - by Kalamazoo. I've got family in the s.w. corner and by flint and in-laws up by the bridge. where are you at?

[Diesel2112]

Thank you very much to the guys who have responded in a positive way. Yes I have been through this before but this time I am reaching out to all of you. I couldn't do it on my own with all that was happening to me at the time. I am in a much better place now and am a lot stronger. Thanks to those who have given me their phone number if things get difficult. Maybe just having them is enough to help......but don't be surprised if you hear from me. Like I said I am doing things different this time. Also, I am from Northern Lower Michigan. Is anyone close at all? just curious. Everyone focus on what the goal is!!! and I am talking to myself also.....

I live in St. Clair Shores but have property in Waters Michigan, which is Northern lower.

I also enjoy chocolate mouse, bubble baths with no bubbles, benoit balls, cat-o-nine tales, and long walks on the beach.

[Mike from AB]

Today is day 3 for me after about 27 years of dipping. Yes in that time I have stopped before from time to time but I never could stick to it. Dip was my security blanket that no matter how crappy things got, I always had my dip. I know everyone reading this knows what I mean and I don't need to explain it. A couple of years ago I was laid off from my job after many years, wife left me a short time later but not before destroying me financially...Its been a tough couple of years to say the least. I always had my dip to comfort me no matter what. So now I am crossing an abyss here. I have stopped using dip and I want never to go back again to it. Here is my dilemma.... I don't currently have a girlfriend or someone who understands that is really close to me that I can count on for support. My kids are both young and they don't understand. I need some help from guys/gals who have or who are going through the same stuff as me. All of you understand as well as I do. I need support to make this happen and I promise to return support as well. I don't know where numbers are exchanged on here but I need to figure it out and quick. I know my personality and this will be the hardest thing I have ever done.. Thank you everyone....Stay Solid and don't give in....You will feel miserable as soon as that dip goes in for all who you have let down....Think about it!!

I know exactly what you mean both about the security blanket (especially through such low times as a couple years back I was nowhere able to think about quitting) and about not having anyone at home to support (I'm the only one in my household, noone but me  God would know right now if I just took a big ol fat lip). That's why these boards are here to get awesome support from guys who might not live down the street, but have lived  are living the same things you are now. If you want/need another number, I'm day #3 here, PM me.

[Nickald]

Welcome Huzie,
You have come to the right place to quit. I am in Jackson, michigan if you are any where around here. It is tough to quit but it will get better and you can do it. I have sent you a couple messages one has my number give a shout if you need anything.
NICK

[Grunnsetning]

It may be hard without a spouse to support you but look on the bright side, you don't have to worry about a foul mood or being mean to them either.
Just imagine how nice it would be being quit a year from now.

[Jlud007]

Thank you very much to the guys who have responded in a positive way. Yes I have been through this before but this time I am reaching out to all of you. I couldn't do it on my own with all that was happening to me at the time. I am in a much better place now and am a lot stronger. Thanks to those who have given me their phone number if things get difficult. Maybe just having them is enough to help......but don't be surprised if you hear from me. Like I said I am doing things different this time. Also, I am from Northern Lower Michigan. Is anyone close at all? just curious. Everyone focus on what the goal is!!! and I am talking to myself also.....

Welcome Huzie,

Glad you are here. I am sending you a PM with my number. My advice, use them now, find a couple guys at least to reach out and text with right away. You'll want as many numbers you can get if you need to panic dial until you get someone to talk you down from a tough craving. Making some connections with a couple close supporters early on will make it easier to reach out when you really need it, because it will get tough and you will need a brother to lean on when it does. Sometimes just admitting to another quitter that your having a tough crave takes the power of it away, someone that reminds you, "You got this man!".

Oh, I was born in Michigan! Ann Arbor to be exact, GO BLUE!!!!! However I live in North Carolina now.

Glad to quit with you today!

[Huzie1]

Thank you very much to the guys who have responded in a positive way. Yes I have been through this before but this time I am reaching out to all of you. I couldn't do it on my own with all that was happening to me at the time. I am in a much better place now and am a lot stronger. Thanks to those who have given me their phone number if things get difficult. Maybe just having them is enough to help......but don't be surprised if you hear from me. Like I said I am doing things different this time. Also, I am from Northern Lower Michigan. Is anyone close at all? just curious. Everyone focus on what the goal is!!! and I am talking to myself also.....

[wmcatty]

Welcome aboard the quit train Huzie. Check the upper right hand corner of your page and you will see Inbox (1). Open it and you will find a message from me. It is my telephone number. Call me if you have any questions. I do not know all the quit answers, but together we will find out the answer if I dont know it. You will have plenty of help, support and encouragement from alot of folks on here, but you have the tough road ahead of you the next few days. Everyone here will help you along your quit journey. Listen to the men that have commented on your introduction so far...they know what they are talking about. Wayne

[rickddd]

Huzie - I see you posted roll in Nov2013 today, nice job bro. I'm proud to quit with you.

One last piece of advice - Make sure to reach out to some folks in your group who are on approximately the same quit day as you, and exchange phone numbers with them also. It helps a LOT to be able to chat with someone going thru the exact same things you are.

[dabean22]

Today is day 3 for me after about 27 years of dipping.  Yes in that time I have stopped before from time to time but I never could stick to it.  Dip was my security blanket that no matter how crappy things got, I always had my dip.  I know everyone reading this knows what I mean and I don't need to explain it.  A couple of years ago I was laid off from my job after many years, wife left me a short time later but not before destroying me financially...Its been a tough couple of years to say the least.  I always had my dip to comfort me no matter what.  So now I am crossing an abyss here.  I have stopped using dip and I want never to go back again to it.  Here is my dilemma.... I don't currently have a girlfriend or someone who understands that is really close to me that  I can count on for support.  My kids are both young and they don't understand.  I need some help from guys/gals who have or who are going through the same stuff as me.  All of you understand as well as I do.  I need support to make this happen and I promise to return support as well.  I don't know where numbers are exchanged on here but I need to figure it out and quick.  I know my personality and this will be the hardest thing I have ever done..  Thank you everyone....Stay Solid and don't give in....You will feel miserable as soon as that dip goes in for all who you have let down....Think about it!!

"I want never to go back to it again"...... I have PM'd you and you have my number. Now that you have read my message, I would ask you..... Do you want to re-write that statement again? Think it over and say it how you really mean it. There is power in your words both written and spoken. Say powerful words out loud and they gain power. Say weak words out loud and the shrivel and die. How do your words sound do you? I believe that you have more power inside of you. Show us what you got.

[CaliforniaSlim]

Today is day 3 for me after about 27 years of dipping.  Yes in that time I have stopped before from time to time but I never could stick to it.  Dip was my security blanket that no matter how crappy things got, I always had my dip.  I know everyone reading this knows what I mean and I don't need to explain it.  A couple of years ago I was laid off from my job after many years, wife left me a short time later but not before destroying me financially...Its been a tough couple of years to say the least.  I always had my dip to comfort me no matter what.  So now I am crossing an abyss here.  I have stopped using dip and I want never to go back again to it.  Here is my dilemma.... I don't currently have a girlfriend or someone who understands that is really close to me that  I can count on for support.  My kids are both young and they don't understand.  I need some help from guys/gals who have or who are going through the same stuff as me.  All of you understand as well as I do.  I need support to make this happen and I promise to return support as well.  I don't know where numbers are exchanged on here but I need to figure it out and quick.  I know my personality and this will be the hardest thing I have ever done..  Thank you everyone....Stay Solid and don't give in....You will feel miserable as soon as that dip goes in for all who you have let down....Think about it!!

Hey Huzie, welcome to the site! Glad you are quitting, and already to day 3 - that is a big accomplishment!

It is hard to not have a person there to support you - however that is exactly what this site is about - SUPPORT. There are literally thousands of quitters on this site who will do anything they can to support you!

I also chewed for almost 30 years, and have been quit since last january. If I can do it, you can do it too bro. We quit 1 day at a time here. Dont think about anything else, just do whatever you have to do to get thru today. You have to learn to stomp out that voice in your head that tells you that its too hard to quit, and you'll never make it. Those are lies that your addiction is telling you, in order to keep getting its next fix. When you have those thoughts, get them out of your head as quickly as possible, and know that its all lies from the addiction. Each time you do that, you get a little bit stronger in your quit.

I'll send you a private message with my number - shoot me a text to make sure you got the digits right, then use my number anytime you need to.

Rick

Welcome, and congrats on a great decision. Dip wasn't there comforting you. You will see that soon. Dip was there taking your money, and leading you around on a leash. It was not your friend. I know it seems like it now, but it never was.
You can do this.
Click on my name and shoot me a PM and I am happy to exchange numbers with you.