Two weeks Chew Free..and it was a breeze.

[CaliforniaSlim]

Hey there RnR,
Maybe don't be so quick to get defensive. Folks here are trying to point out how your post came across. I believe you that it wasn't meant that way, but to those of us who have fought through the trenches the KTC way, it came across rather dismissive of the KTC way and full of bravado. That doesn't mean we don't want you here, nor that we don't care. It means we will call it as we see it.
It isn't like we never heard of Welbutrin. Many of us are well aware of how it works, what it does, so back off. Nobody gives a shit if someone uses it to ease the anxiety or depression that can hit pretty hard. Though, as a pre-quit, chantix style thing..... I guess if your doc says its oK and it doesn't contain nicotine, I will defer to your doctor.

The upshot of all this is... if you don't join in the KTC fun, post roll, and get involved, when a craving finally does come, and it will (trust me on this) you will be standing alone in a field with no tools.
That, my friend, is where each of us stood when we failed at quitting by ourselves. Go post roll, join us here and get the accountability happening and the quit juices flowing.
You can do this.

[Jdblack]

You can also buy crutches at a hospital supply store.  Luckily my testicles dropped enough to allow me to see that I had testicular fortitude on my side and didn't need a crutch.

That's an awesome story about your testicles, bro. You should tell it at parties.

I will be happy to tell that story at your HOF party. However, two things before that. One - you have three posts to your name, all in here, none in a quit group pledging to stay quit. Two - you have to hit your HOF date to have a party and become a veteran.

Finally, careful what you say to whom son. You may be 25 and starting life, good for you. When I was your age my ass was overseas fighting for your freedom "Bro"!

Well it's obvious I'm not in a inviting environment. Sorry I'm not following your precious quitting protocol. Are you missing the most important fact that I am two weeks chew-free? Or does it go against your code of alpha-male bullshit?

Serving is an honorable thing, absolutely. You initially dishing out an insult, only to tell me to be careful of what I say back is acceptable because you served in the military? That's hardly honorable, in fact, that's what they call a "guilt trip". Your service credentials are not meant to be used as a pedestal to talk down to another person.

Good job on 2 weeks man. That is truly awesome.

It is, however, a drop in the bucket to the rest of your life of quit. You can do this, and we can help. Feel free to stick around. I'll have your back if you need anything. What made you quit?

I appreciate that.

Spending $10.00 chew a day made me feel like a piece of shit, literally and figuratively. My brother in law is also my dentist, and his concern for me as a patient and a family member hit home. My gums have receded big time. I'm getting married, want to save money for our wedding/honeymoon. Most of all, I want to feel like I control myself, and nothing else, I want to take on a more healthy lifestyle. So that I have the tools to take care of myself as I get older.

You quit today?

What day are you on?

About a month ago I decided to take small step so that I could quit. It's been two weeks since
I've dipped anything. I literally am yet to have a craving yet. I'm just curious how drinking without chewing will go. I haven't had a drink in the two weeks of being chew free.

Always be careful while drinking. Alcohol lowers your inhibitions, and increases your chances of failure.

If you plan to be quit, then you will be quit.

That's why we post roll. Quitting is not a decision. It is a series of actions. All those actions add up to quit. Please join us. It is our price of admission here.

Wastpanel is spot on - make sure that if do drink like a fish you take appropriate steps. You are going to crave a dip... I would make sure I'm around no one that will have any tobacco... Regardless of your plan realize you are only replacing one bad habit for another.... Sucks I know but over the past several months I've found that the only thing that works for me is staying clear headed and concentrating on my quit. Nothing ruins a great beer buzz more than craving a dip, I just eliminate the buzz. I have control of my life and I am a happier person for it!

[wastepanel]

You can also buy crutches at a hospital supply store.  Luckily my testicles dropped enough to allow me to see that I had testicular fortitude on my side and didn't need a crutch.

That's an awesome story about your testicles, bro. You should tell it at parties.

I will be happy to tell that story at your HOF party. However, two things before that. One - you have three posts to your name, all in here, none in a quit group pledging to stay quit. Two - you have to hit your HOF date to have a party and become a veteran.

Finally, careful what you say to whom son. You may be 25 and starting life, good for you. When I was your age my ass was overseas fighting for your freedom "Bro"!

Well it's obvious I'm not in a inviting environment. Sorry I'm not following your precious quitting protocol. Are you missing the most important fact that I am two weeks chew-free? Or does it go against your code of alpha-male bullshit?

Serving is an honorable thing, absolutely. You initially dishing out an insult, only to tell me to be careful of what I say back is acceptable because you served in the military? That's hardly honorable, in fact, that's what they call a "guilt trip". Your service credentials are not meant to be used as a pedestal to talk down to another person.

Good job on 2 weeks man. That is truly awesome.

It is, however, a drop in the bucket to the rest of your life of quit. You can do this, and we can help. Feel free to stick around. I'll have your back if you need anything. What made you quit?

I appreciate that.

Spending $10.00 chew a day made me feel like a piece of shit, literally and figuratively. My brother in law is also my dentist, and his concern for me as a patient and a family member hit home. My gums have receded big time. I'm getting married, want to save money for our wedding/honeymoon. Most of all, I want to feel like I control myself, and nothing else, I want to take on a more healthy lifestyle. So that I have the tools to take care of myself as I get older.

You quit today?

What day are you on?

About a month ago I decided to take small step so that I could quit. It's been two weeks since
I've dipped anything. I literally am yet to have a craving yet. I'm just curious how drinking without chewing will go. I haven't had a drink in the two weeks of being chew free.

Always be careful while drinking. Alcohol lowers your inhibitions, and increases your chances of failure.

If you plan to be quit, then you will be quit.

That's why we post roll. Quitting is not a decision. It is a series of actions. All those actions add up to quit. Please join us. It is our price of admission here.

[RockNRoll]

You can also buy crutches at a hospital supply store.  Luckily my testicles dropped enough to allow me to see that I had testicular fortitude on my side and didn't need a crutch.

That's an awesome story about your testicles, bro. You should tell it at parties.

I will be happy to tell that story at your HOF party. However, two things before that. One - you have three posts to your name, all in here, none in a quit group pledging to stay quit. Two - you have to hit your HOF date to have a party and become a veteran.

Finally, careful what you say to whom son. You may be 25 and starting life, good for you. When I was your age my ass was overseas fighting for your freedom "Bro"!

Well it's obvious I'm not in a inviting environment. Sorry I'm not following your precious quitting protocol. Are you missing the most important fact that I am two weeks chew-free? Or does it go against your code of alpha-male bullshit?

Serving is an honorable thing, absolutely. You initially dishing out an insult, only to tell me to be careful of what I say back is acceptable because you served in the military? That's hardly honorable, in fact, that's what they call a "guilt trip". Your service credentials are not meant to be used as a pedestal to talk down to another person.

Good job on 2 weeks man. That is truly awesome.

It is, however, a drop in the bucket to the rest of your life of quit. You can do this, and we can help. Feel free to stick around. I'll have your back if you need anything. What made you quit?

I appreciate that.

Spending $10.00 chew a day made me feel like a piece of shit, literally and figuratively. My brother in law is also my dentist, and his concern for me as a patient and a family member hit home. My gums have receded big time. I'm getting married, want to save money for our wedding/honeymoon. Most of all, I want to feel like I control myself, and nothing else, I want to take on a more healthy lifestyle. So that I have the tools to take care of myself as I get older.

You quit today?

What day are you on?

About a month ago I decided to take small step so that I could quit. It's been two weeks since
I've dipped anything. I literally am yet to have a craving yet. I'm just curious how drinking without chewing will go. I haven't had a drink in the two weeks of being chew free.

[wastepanel]

You can also buy crutches at a hospital supply store.  Luckily my testicles dropped enough to allow me to see that I had testicular fortitude on my side and didn't need a crutch.

That's an awesome story about your testicles, bro. You should tell it at parties.

I will be happy to tell that story at your HOF party. However, two things before that. One - you have three posts to your name, all in here, none in a quit group pledging to stay quit. Two - you have to hit your HOF date to have a party and become a veteran.

Finally, careful what you say to whom son. You may be 25 and starting life, good for you. When I was your age my ass was overseas fighting for your freedom "Bro"!

Well it's obvious I'm not in a inviting environment. Sorry I'm not following your precious quitting protocol. Are you missing the most important fact that I am two weeks chew-free? Or does it go against your code of alpha-male bullshit?

Serving is an honorable thing, absolutely. You initially dishing out an insult, only to tell me to be careful of what I say back is acceptable because you served in the military? That's hardly honorable, in fact, that's what they call a "guilt trip". Your service credentials are not meant to be used as a pedestal to talk down to another person.

Good job on 2 weeks man. That is truly awesome.

It is, however, a drop in the bucket to the rest of your life of quit. You can do this, and we can help. Feel free to stick around. I'll have your back if you need anything. What made you quit?

I appreciate that.

Spending $10.00 chew a day made me feel like a piece of shit, literally and figuratively. My brother in law is also my dentist, and his concern for me as a patient and a family member hit home. My gums have receded big time. I'm getting married, want to save money for our wedding/honeymoon. Most of all, I want to feel like I control myself, and nothing else, I want to take on a more healthy lifestyle. So that I have the tools to take care of myself as I get older.

You quit today?

What day are you on?

[RockNRoll]

You can also buy crutches at a hospital supply store.  Luckily my testicles dropped enough to allow me to see that I had testicular fortitude on my side and didn't need a crutch.

That's an awesome story about your testicles, bro. You should tell it at parties.

I will be happy to tell that story at your HOF party. However, two things before that. One - you have three posts to your name, all in here, none in a quit group pledging to stay quit. Two - you have to hit your HOF date to have a party and become a veteran.

Finally, careful what you say to whom son. You may be 25 and starting life, good for you. When I was your age my ass was overseas fighting for your freedom "Bro"!

Well it's obvious I'm not in a inviting environment. Sorry I'm not following your precious quitting protocol. Are you missing the most important fact that I am two weeks chew-free? Or does it go against your code of alpha-male bullshit?

Serving is an honorable thing, absolutely. You initially dishing out an insult, only to tell me to be careful of what I say back is acceptable because you served in the military? That's hardly honorable, in fact, that's what they call a "guilt trip". Your service credentials are not meant to be used as a pedestal to talk down to another person.

Good job on 2 weeks man. That is truly awesome.

It is, however, a drop in the bucket to the rest of your life of quit. You can do this, and we can help. Feel free to stick around. I'll have your back if you need anything. What made you quit?

I appreciate that.

Spending $10.00 chew a day made me feel like a piece of shit, literally and figuratively. My brother in law is also my dentist, and his concern for me as a patient and a family member hit home. My gums have receded big time. I'm getting married, want to save money for our wedding/honeymoon. Most of all, I want to feel like I control myself, and nothing else, I want to take on a more healthy lifestyle. So that I have the tools to take care of myself as I get older.

[wastepanel]

You can also buy crutches at a hospital supply store.  Luckily my testicles dropped enough to allow me to see that I had testicular fortitude on my side and didn't need a crutch.

That's an awesome story about your testicles, bro. You should tell it at parties.

I will be happy to tell that story at your HOF party. However, two things before that. One - you have three posts to your name, all in here, none in a quit group pledging to stay quit. Two - you have to hit your HOF date to have a party and become a veteran.

Finally, careful what you say to whom son. You may be 25 and starting life, good for you. When I was your age my ass was overseas fighting for your freedom "Bro"!

Well it's obvious I'm not in a inviting environment. Sorry I'm not following your precious quitting protocol. Are you missing the most important fact that I am two weeks chew-free? Or does it go against your code of alpha-male bullshit?

Serving is an honorable thing, absolutely. You initially dishing out an insult, only to tell me to be careful of what I say back is acceptable because you served in the military? That's hardly honorable, in fact, that's what they call a "guilt trip". Your service credentials are not meant to be used as a pedestal to talk down to another person.

Good job on 2 weeks man. That is truly awesome.

It is, however, a drop in the bucket to the rest of your life of quit. You can do this, and we can help. Feel free to stick around. I'll have your back if you need anything. What made you quit?

[RockNRoll]

You can also buy crutches at a hospital supply store.  Luckily my testicles dropped enough to allow me to see that I had testicular fortitude on my side and didn't need a crutch.

That's an awesome story about your testicles, bro. You should tell it at parties.

I will be happy to tell that story at your HOF party. However, two things before that. One - you have three posts to your name, all in here, none in a quit group pledging to stay quit. Two - you have to hit your HOF date to have a party and become a veteran.

Finally, careful what you say to whom son. You may be 25 and starting life, good for you. When I was your age my ass was overseas fighting for your freedom "Bro"!

Well it's obvious I'm not in a inviting environment. Sorry I'm not following your precious quitting protocol. Are you missing the most important fact that I am two weeks chew-free? Or does it go against your code of alpha-male bullshit?

Serving is an honorable thing, absolutely. You initially dishing out an insult, only to tell me to be careful of what I say back is acceptable because you served in the military? That's hardly honorable, in fact, that's what they call a "guilt trip". Your service credentials are not meant to be used as a pedestal to talk down to another person.

[wmcatty]

Hey RockNRoll. Welcome to the KTC quit site. We quit cold turkey here because it works. If you want to take methadone, wellbutrin, or whatever, more power to you. But dont come in here like some pharmacological wonder extolling the virtues of your crutch. Instead, come in here like a man and get with our program. Joining us means you will do a few things. First and foremost, you will post Roll. Roll is your daily promise to yourself and all of your new brothers and sisters that you will not use tobacco in any form that day. You will post your name and the number of days you are quit each day in the February 2014 quit group. Each and every day you will post your promise. No exceptions. That is the price of admission to KTC. Nothing more and nothing less. The reason you are put in February is that will be the month that you will celebrate being 100 days free of nicotineÂ…your Hall of Fame date. When you decide to join us and post roll, we will take you alot more seriously. It may sound like tough love, but its a friggin tough world kid.

Now that you know the basics, it is time to read all you can on this site. Go to the welcome center and that will get you started. Post roll and look up at your inbox (1). That is a personal message from me with my telephone number. Lets get your real quit started today. Wayne

[Pinched]

You have been given some good advice so far, now let's see it.

Now read up the info on the site Welcome Center

Learn how to post roll How to Post Roll

Then post Roll here Pre-HOF February 2014 Quit Group

Post Roll daily. This is your promise to stay quit, understand that KTC is all about brotherhood and Accountability. Make sure that these words mean something to you. Also understand that all of us quitters care so when a cave happens people will take that shit personally. We invest time into people and the quit groups are like tight families of quit.

Finally, when your prescriptions are done I recommend that you find an alternative, fake dip, candy, gum, mints, etc. Drink lots of water, so much that you cannot pass a bathroom without having to piss.

P.S. All of the above underlined words are links to the site.

The ball's in your court,

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[mule]

I used Wellbutrin and failed many years ago.....

There is no magic elixir....there is no easy path....

There have been many "stops" in my battle with cope......there has only been one quit.

Wellbutrin can have benefits and i actually used it for around a year in combination with this forum. I decided that standing shoulder to shoulder with brothers that understood where/what i was going thru and would face was the Kool-Aid i had been hunting. it's very simple....

post roll....realize the magnitude of that act....you are in essence shaking my hand...looking me in the eye and giving me your word.....you are making a vow to me and all the other quitters on this site that "today"...no matter what...

I will not have any nicotine.....I will use the tools on this site....I will use the relationships I build on this site.....I will use any means necessary to honor that vow and commitment.....

No matter what.....

and you can expect the same from me.....

Wake up in the morning and do it again.....over and over.....

This is the Kool-Aid we are serving.....and it works very, very good.

[AppleJack]

Did you just infomercial me!?

Are you gonna stick around, learn what this site is REALLY all about, join a quit group, post roll everyday to remain quit or... Are you just bragging?

I can't get a read on this.

I've been coming to this site for quite some time, for advice, techniques, or just an inspiring story. I just never signed up to the forum.

I apologize you feel like you heard an infomercial. Is this site not about sharing your experiences to others? If not, then no, fuck your forums. I won't stick around to post and try to help other through their quit, share insights, etc. I have other people to support me without being arrogant. There was nothing remotely "braggy" about my post. Right off the bat on my first post, I truly feel the support.

As far as "bragging" God forbid that I feel proud of myself, and genuinely want my experience to hmm...who knows..help someone else?

Real supportive.

Don't get all butthurt. We see and hear ALOT of stuff here. We need to sift through sometimes. You're young... You have a lot to learn. No harm in that right? You want to show us?... Join the February quit group... Help others, get help yourself. Stick around...

[cornstar]

Did you just infomercial me!?

Are you gonna stick around, learn what this site is REALLY all about, join a quit group, post roll everyday to remain quit or... Are you just bragging?

I can't get a read on this.

I've been coming to this site for quite some time, for advice, techniques, or just an inspiring story. I just never signed up to the forum.

I apologize you feel like you heard an infomercial. Is this site not about sharing your experiences to others? If not, then no, fuck your forums. I won't stick around to post and try to help other through their quit, share insights, etc. I have other people to support me without being arrogant. There was nothing remotely "braggy" about my post. Right off the bat on my first post, I truly feel the support.

As far as "bragging" God forbid that I feel proud of myself, and genuinely want my experience to hmm...who knows..help someone else?

Real supportive.


Stick with it, bud, don't cave.

I see nothing wrong with a temporary non-nic aid to help you get off the shit. Call it a crutch, or whatever, if it helps you get started on your quit, use it. Telling your story may help someone else quit.

Stick around, post roll, and filter out the crap.

Are you gonna stick around, learn what this site is REALLY all about, join a quit group, post roll everyday to remain quit or... Are you just bragging?

I can't get a read on this. [/QUOTE]
I've been coming to this site for quite some time, for advice, techniques, or just an inspiring story. I just never signed up to the forum.

I apologize you feel like you heard an infomercial. Is this site not about sharing your experiences to others? If not, then no, fuck your forums. I won't stick around to post and try to help other through their quit, share insights, etc. I have other people to support me without being arrogant. There was nothing remotely "braggy" about my post. Right off the bat on my first post, I truly feel the support.

As far as "bragging" God forbid that I feel proud of myself, and genuinely want my experience to hmm...who knows..help someone else?

Real supportive.


Stick with it, bud, don't cave.

I see nothing wrong with a temporary non-nic aid to help you get off the shit. Call it a crutch, or whatever, if it helps you get started on your quit, use it. Telling your story may help someone else quit.

Stick around, post roll, and filter out the crap.

[RockNRoll]

I cant get a read here either the important part is that you are quit. My question is do you have to remain on Wellbutrin or you will cave or what? To each their own, for me personally I needed the kick in the teeth that came with cold turkey...it was that suck that was my baptism into this quit.

Well hope to see you around for more than a Wellbutrin ad post.

My prescription is meant to take for a couple of months. Being an anti-depressant as well, I think you have to gradually lower your doses-rather than just stopping your medication intake. I'm still taking it now, so I've got another month on it. Not sure what it will be like once I get off, but at least the nicotine is will be well out of my system, and my habitual routines will be rerouted without chew.

[Pinched]

You can also buy crutches at a hospital supply store.  Luckily my testicles dropped enough to allow me to see that I had testicular fortitude on my side and didn't need a crutch.

That's an awesome story about your testicles, bro. You should tell it at parties.

I will be happy to tell that story at your HOF party. However, two things before that. One - you have three posts to your name, all in here, none in a quit group pledging to stay quit. Two - you have to hit your HOF date to have a party and become a veteran.

Finally, careful what you say to whom son. You may be 25 and starting life, good for you. When I was your age my ass was overseas fighting for your freedom "Bro"!