Missing My Copenhagen, 27 days

[Scottm1682]

Welcome to another June brother. I'm at 22 days, and fight kicking and screaming everyday. Sometimes I get the same thoughts you describe... Oh heck did I really want to quit... It's just the Nic bitch riding your ass shooting for a cave. Keep strong and keep up the fight and remember we all quit with you today.

[Scowick65]

Thanks for all the replies, it is nice to be in the company of so many people who are and have gone through this. Much appreciated!

Jon

I am glad you are here. :)

[NicFitBGone]

Wade,

That's awesome at day 23. Keep it up and thanks for the support!

[NicFitBGone]

Thanks for all the replies, it is nice to be in the company of so many people who are and have gone through this. Much appreciated!

Jon

[Wade]

Hi, I quit cope 27 days ago.  I'm 45 and started dipping when I was in high school.  I quit for several weeks during boot camp, but immediately started again after boot camp was over.  Never looked back.  Been a ninja dipper for the last several years since I was too ashamed to admit that I couldn't  kick it.  Got pretty tough to conceal a can a day.  I can't remember what it is like to wake up and not want chew, or to finish a meal and not want a chew, or to do just about anything and not want a chew.  And even though it is a wicked little bitch, I still can't stopping thinking about how enjoyable it would be to have a dip and why do I really need to quit now????  Well, I am still quit but it is getting tougher and tougher.  I thought by now it would be getting easier.  I've chewed gum, cracked 1000's of sunflower seeds, eaten jerky for hours on end.  Nothing really comes even close, but for now I am steadfast in my desire to remain quit.  27 Days.

I also feel run down.  I quit caffeine about six months ago (pot a day), but it's only been since I quite the dip that I have felt run down.  Tired earlier in the evening and really wanting to sleep in.  Is that normal?  I try to get regular exercise - basketball 2-3 times per week, some weight lifting, run 3 miles 1-2 times per week, racquetball twice a week.  Is feeling run down part of the deal?

I honestly thought I could breeze through this.  What an idiot.  Can I sign up on a quit group even though I didn't "start" my quit here?

Thanks for reading. 

Jon

Welcome Jon! Great to have you here. The great thing about being a member of KillTheCan is that you don't have to do it alone. We are all here, doing it together. The support on this site is great. None of us want to see a brother fall prey to the Btich again. If you send up a star cluster asking for help, people leap forward to talk you through rough spots. Post roll every day. I'm in June too, so we're in the same Quit group. Me and several of the other guys in June text back and forth daily. My phone number is on the June spreadsheet. Shoot me a text anytime.

[Kdip]

Not much else to say after all the great advice that has been given to you so far!!! If my WEAK ASS can stay quit for 1680 days after a 33+ year nic habit so can YOU!!!! One day at a time!!! Embrace the SUCK because getting that crap out of you life is WORTH IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You will never regret quitting but you will ALWAYS regret caving!!! Embrace it!, Live it!!! PM me if you need a phone number or anything else that I can do to help.

[srans]

I know exactly how you're feeling man. The honest truth is, there is really nothing that will substitute for chew and make you forget it. For me personally, I tried non-tobacco chew, and I actually found that using other things like fake chew, seeds, etc. actually made me think of chew more, so it was just something that I had to get used to, just like everyone eventually does. You'll just have to get used to the fact that you won't have anything in your mouth. It is a tough thing to break. And just so you know, it really does get easier with enough time. My first couple days was really bad, and then it got pretty good until about Day 20. To me, days 20-40 were some of the hardest I've had to endure. I'm on Day 80 right now, and I do feel a lot better. I won't lie to you, there is still not a day that goes by that I don't think of chew in some way, but it gets so much easier to brush those thoughts aside if you can tough it out right now. Just stay strong, because you and I both know that you will regret it terribly if you cave after being strong for almost a month. There are a lot of people here to help get you through, we're all here for each other.

-Ryan

Welcome quit brother. Day 27 is around the number a lot of people have trouble. I think the nick bitch gives one last hard push around that time. She realizes shes losing. She doesn't like to lose. Your going through a funk and it looks to me like you are going to be Victorias. Post roll and join the quit. There is a lot of it going on in here.

[rothstein57]

I know exactly how you're feeling man. The honest truth is, there is really nothing that will substitute for chew and make you forget it. For me personally, I tried non-tobacco chew, and I actually found that using other things like fake chew, seeds, etc. actually made me think of chew more, so it was just something that I had to get used to, just like everyone eventually does. You'll just have to get used to the fact that you won't have anything in your mouth. It is a tough thing to break. And just so you know, it really does get easier with enough time. My first couple days was really bad, and then it got pretty good until about Day 20. To me, days 20-40 were some of the hardest I've had to endure. I'm on Day 80 right now, and I do feel a lot better. I won't lie to you, there is still not a day that goes by that I don't think of chew in some way, but it gets so much easier to brush those thoughts aside if you can tough it out right now. Just stay strong, because you and I both know that you will regret it terribly if you cave after being strong for almost a month. There are a lot of people here to help get you through, we're all here for each other.

-Ryan

[jbradley]

Thanks for the reply. I don't mean to have a bad attitude, or sound like I do, just having a tough time. I kept thinking that every day would get just a little easier, and that really isn't necessarily true, at least for me. I have no intention of giving up on myself and my family. I'll get to reading and post roll call.

Thanks again,

Jon

Just trying to help you out man, I am at day 192 and I promise it does get better.

This is a really hard thing to do. We understand.

Think about this, no need to answer, How many days did you poison yourself by dipping? 27 days will not fix it, I wish there was a magic pill or something to make it go away but there isn't.

Remember these days, embrace the suck, they will be your reminder to never put that crap in your mouth again. If you do, you have to start this process from square one.

Never again for any reason is another saying we have around here. Glad to have you on board. See you on roll.

[Wt57]

Thanks for the reply. I don't mean to have a bad attitude, or sound like I do, just having a tough time. I kept thinking that every day would get just a little easier, and that really isn't necessarily true, at least for me. I have no intention of giving up on myself and my family. I'll get to reading and post roll call.

Thanks again,

Jon

Some advise Jon. For me a 40 year addict that was uncomfortable joining a online community. Jump into activity here on KTC, post roll daily, get numbers of your fellow quitters and talk, text and chat with them. The brotherhood leads to success, I'm proof! I also promise you it gets better, much better. Pm me if I can help in any way.

[NicFitBGone]

Thanks for the reply. I don't mean to have a bad attitude, or sound like I do, just having a tough time. I kept thinking that every day would get just a little easier, and that really isn't necessarily true, at least for me. I have no intention of giving up on myself and my family. I'll get to reading and post roll call.

Thanks again,

Jon

[jbradley]

Jon, good news brother, we would love for you to join us. The bad news is that you have got to change the attitude bro. That shit did nothing good for you. We have a saying around here about burning the boat. If you read around you will see this story around several times. Reasons to do this, 1- if you are here quitting and reading you wont be dipping, 2- it helps to be around people that have the same problems you do.

We are all addicts around here. We are doing the exact same thing you are. We quit one day at a time, every damn day. You want to vent or bitch let us have it. We can take it. Get some numbers of fellow quitters, they will save your life. Chat has been a lifeline for me and is a great place to vent or just bs.

Start reading here

Then if I have done my math right, June is your quit group We post roll every day around here, you of course will post day 27 tonight or 28 in the morning. Introduce yourself, get involved, lean on some people and let them lean on you. This is what builds the brotherhood. We will look for your promise to us everyday (posting roll) this will help with accountability. You have to choose every day to be quit. This is where success comes in.

If you have any questions give a shout

BTW 27 days on your own is fucking amazing!

[NicFitBGone]

Hi, I quit cope 27 days ago. I'm 45 and started dipping when I was in high school. I quit for several weeks during boot camp, but immediately started again after boot camp was over. Never looked back. Been a ninja dipper for the last several years since I was too ashamed to admit that I couldn't kick it. Got pretty tough to conceal a can a day. I can't remember what it is like to wake up and not want chew, or to finish a meal and not want a chew, or to do just about anything and not want a chew. And even though it is a wicked little bitch, I still can't stopping thinking about how enjoyable it would be to have a dip and why do I really need to quit now???? Well, I am still quit but it is getting tougher and tougher. I thought by now it would be getting easier. I've chewed gum, cracked 1000's of sunflower seeds, eaten jerky for hours on end. Nothing really comes even close, but for now I am steadfast in my desire to remain quit. 27 Days.

I also feel run down. I quit caffeine about six months ago (pot a day), but it's only been since I quite the dip that I have felt run down. Tired earlier in the evening and really wanting to sleep in. Is that normal? I try to get regular exercise - basketball 2-3 times per week, some weight lifting, run 3 miles 1-2 times per week, racquetball twice a week. Is feeling run down part of the deal?

I honestly thought I could breeze through this. What an idiot. Can I sign up on a quit group even though I didn't "start" my quit here?

Thanks for reading.

Jon