Quitting Day 1. 5 years later....

[Aredoubleyou]

Thanks Fellas...appreciated!

One day at a time.

Tomorrow I play my first ever nicotine free round of golf...I will have KTC pulled up on my cell phone no doubt!

Good quittin'

aredoubleyou

[Scowick65]

Well Day 9 Is almost done.

I am starting to think that I might be permanently irritable and not even know it.
I am pretty sure that for the first time in my career I had someone decide that they did not want to do business with me based on our meeting today.
Even though I was right in the situation, I went about it entirely wrong...I literally wanted to punch the dude in the face...I can't say that has ever happened to me before...EVER...

It is strange because that is not me at all.  I am the most even tempered person I know...Is this what I have to look forward to or is this a temporary symptom of quitting?  I am pissed at myself for letting my quit affect me like that...especially at work. 


At least the first few days I knew I was in a bad mood because of it...now the bad mood is stealthy...not a fan.

Looking forward to the big 10 tomorrow morning...

I don't think permanently - but I too have the dick-head rage off and on at day 20. It was constant early 1-10 then faded away to every other day or just moments. I posted yesterday about caveing and there was a lot of anger in my post. Still not sure why but yesterday in that moment I had a good Nic Rage going. I say use it - use it to fuel your quit. Get angry at Copenhagen (or your brand) for making you this way. That is what I am trying to do - get angry at the addiction. For what it's worth. Good quitting with ya, stay strong and stay QUIT.

The first 3 days really really suck.
The first 3 weeks really suck
The first 3 months suck.

Things will steadily improve. You will be normal before you know it. Hang tough 1 day at a time.

[Suck-It]

Well Day 9 Is almost done.

I am starting to think that I might be permanently irritable and not even know it.
I am pretty sure that for the first time in my career I had someone decide that they did not want to do business with me based on our meeting today.
Even though I was right in the situation, I went about it entirely wrong...I literally wanted to punch the dude in the face...I can't say that has ever happened to me before...EVER...

It is strange because that is not me at all. I am the most even tempered person I know...Is this what I have to look forward to or is this a temporary symptom of quitting? I am pissed at myself for letting my quit affect me like that...especially at work.


At least the first few days I knew I was in a bad mood because of it...now the bad mood is stealthy...not a fan.

Looking forward to the big 10 tomorrow morning...

I don't think permanently - but I too have the dick-head rage off and on at day 20. It was constant early 1-10 then faded away to every other day or just moments. I posted yesterday about caveing and there was a lot of anger in my post. Still not sure why but yesterday in that moment I had a good Nic Rage going. I say use it - use it to fuel your quit. Get angry at Copenhagen (or your brand) for making you this way. That is what I am trying to do - get angry at the addiction. For what it's worth. Good quitting with ya, stay strong and stay QUIT.

[Aredoubleyou]

Aredoubleyou,

Cut yourself some slack, bro. The point is you are quit, that is all that matters. I promise it gets better, I am at 28 days, shit at 9 days I was just like you. Just stay focused on your quit and give yourself a pat on the back 9 days is awesome. PM me if you need anything.

Brandon

Thanks Brandon, I appreciate that. I need to focus on the fact that I am quit and that I am staying quit today. Congrats on 28 also, that is fantastic!

Glad to be quit with you.

Aredoubleyou (Ross)

[Grizz]

Aredoubleyou,

Cut yourself some slack, bro. The point is you are quit, that is all that matters. I promise it gets better, I am at 28 days, shit at 9 days I was just like you. Just stay focused on your quit and give yourself a pat on the back 9 days is awesome. PM me if you need anything.

Brandon

[Aredoubleyou]

Well Day 9 Is almost done.

I am starting to think that I might be permanently irritable and not even know it.
I am pretty sure that for the first time in my career I had someone decide that they did not want to do business with me based on our meeting today.
Even though I was right in the situation, I went about it entirely wrong...I literally wanted to punch the dude in the face...I can't say that has ever happened to me before...EVER...

It is strange because that is not me at all. I am the most even tempered person I know...Is this what I have to look forward to or is this a temporary symptom of quitting? I am pissed at myself for letting my quit affect me like that...especially at work.


At least the first few days I knew I was in a bad mood because of it...now the bad mood is stealthy...not a fan.

Looking forward to the big 10 tomorrow morning...

[Aredoubleyou]

Has anyone noticed that an empty plastic bottle has a lot less value once you quit?

They used to be a treasure...a fresh virgin spitter...now they are just recycling...

I quit today.

aredoubleyou -Day 5

Ha! Yes, every time I finish a water bottle that is my first thought. Fading away a little but I had to laugh when I read your post cause I have the same thoughts. Good stuff man - keep up the quit. Good having you in the group! We will do this. Quit for today!!!

Are you in Mexico replying to threads on here? That is commitment my friend, good lookin' out.

Good quitting with you today!

aredoubleyou

[jonathanrivers]

Has anyone noticed that an empty plastic bottle has a lot less value once you quit?

They used to be a treasure...a fresh virgin spitter...now they are just recycling...

I quit today.

aredoubleyou -Day 5

Yep. It seems at one point, I too took pleasure in transforming that pristine bottle into a cesspool of filth, oral cancer and weakness.

Congrats. Keep on going...

[Suck-It]

Has anyone noticed that an empty plastic bottle has a lot less value once you quit?

They used to be a treasure...a fresh virgin spitter...now they are just recycling...

I quit today.

aredoubleyou -Day 5

Ha! Yes, every time I finish a water bottle that is my first thought. Fading away a little but I had to laugh when I read your post cause I have the same thoughts. Good stuff man - keep up the quit. Good having you in the group! We will do this. Quit for today!!!

[Aredoubleyou]

DAY 6

I woke up this morning feeling perfectly fine. I still feel fine, not head cold or anything...BUT...

I can't taste anything that I eat...I could taste last night, and the last 5 days, but today, nothing!

Is this normal as a side effect of quitting chewing or is this just random?


I thoroughly enjoy having taste buds and using them to taste things...BUT I WOULD RATHER BE QUIT than have functioning taste buds...anyone ever had this happen?

Slightly annoyed but still killin it on the quit,

aredoubleyou - 6

[Grizzly25]

Has anyone noticed that an empty plastic bottle has a lot less value once you quit?

They used to be a treasure...a fresh virgin spitter...now they are just recycling...

I quit today.

aredoubleyou -Day 5

Great stuff bro!!!

Isnt it great how everywhere you go you dont smell dip?

My vehicle have never smelled so good! lol

[Aredoubleyou]

Has anyone noticed that an empty plastic bottle has a lot less value once you quit?

They used to be a treasure...a fresh virgin spitter...now they are just recycling...

I quit today.

aredoubleyou -Day 5

[Aredoubleyou]

Day 4. Good test for me. Went to a hockey game (Go Gophers!), had a couple beers with my burrito before the game...didn't even feel tempted. I have told my friends that I quit and they are very supportive about it, although they have no way to actually understand. The cravings were much less today than the previous 3 days so that was nice. Still just a bit foggy, but that is passing too. I did not get super pissed and irritated with anyone today so that's good.

It is freaking amazing all these things I can actually do without chewing...it turns out my car still runs and I can drive with out it...I can sit at my desk at work without it...A movie still plays when I don't have a chew...I can't wait to see if the golf course still exists without chew (I am fairly certain it will)...it's all new to me

Either way, Day 4 is winding up and I quit for another day today.

The support from my bros on KTC has made a huge difference. I am quitting for me but accountable to all of you. Thanks guys.

[Aredoubleyou]

I went into a gas station by my house (the one that has probably sold me more cancer in a can than anywhere) this evening on my way home from work.

RUU - you are kicking ass and starting to emerge from the suck. Do not put your little fledgling quit in such peril again. Change your routine. Do not use the same gas station where u bought your cancerleaf. If you need coffee go to 5bucks. If you need gas, pay at the pump. Do not go drinking with the old buds (who now lip again). Start a new work out routine, drive a different route to work etc......

That Bitch is always lurking. When you least expect it she will have her talons in you carrying you back to NicHell. You got lucky this time. Some of your new June buds will not be so lucky. Spread the word to them and watch your asses.

Vadge

I agree, I do need to avoid even going into these places...but there is not a gas station, tobacco store, walgreens, etc within 15 miles of my house that I didn't buy chew from when I was near it...

However, I think what you say makes sense...I can switch to only using gas stations for GAS...pay at the pump always...there is nothing that I need there that I can't get somewhere else...Good lookin out bro. Thanks

Aredoubleyou

[ERDVM]

I went into a gas station by my house (the one that has probably sold me more cancer in a can than anywhere) this evening on my way home from work.

RUU - you are kicking ass and starting to emerge from the suck. Do not put your little fledgling quit in such peril again. Change your routine. Do not use the same gas station where u bought your cancerleaf. If you need coffee go to 5bucks. If you need gas, pay at the pump. Do not go drinking with the old buds (who now lip again). Start a new work out routine, drive a different route to work etc......

That Bitch is always lurking. When you least expect it she will have her talons in you carrying you back to NicHell. You got lucky this time. Some of your new June buds will not be so lucky. Spread the word to them and watch your asses.

Vadge