Greetings all you quitters... until about 3 days ago you and I were opposites. You were staying strong and off the dip... i was weak and poisoned with Skoal running through my blood. Those days are over, now we have much more in common. Like you, i am now quit!! And, even though its early in my fight--i am damn determined to stay quit.
I had been a Skoal victim for about 12 years... started in college (soph. year, first semester, finals week) because, well, no real reason. I lived in a fraternity and most guys either smoked or chewed. I did a little of both for a long time. Eventually kicked the cigs and married Skoal. That faithful and expensive bitch is done.
For the last 12 years I have used a lot of excuses to keep dipping. I'm too busy to quit... life is too stressful with a wife and 3 kids... business is too stressful. Gimmie a break. The excuses, I own all of them. Golfing, I was chewin my ass off. Watching football, dippin. Showering, yep-fatty installed in the lip. Workin (if not meeting with clients)--dippin like it's my job. The list goes on. It got stupid and out of control. I was up to about 1 1/2 cans per day before I kicked Skoal to the curb. I don't wanna go back... and, on Dec 31st, 2008 I tossed it for good.
Cooincidence would have it that also on 12/31/08 I was surfing the internet and found this site. And, I am pretty damn thankful that I did!! The last 3 days have been torture. I'm a foggy mess and feel completely baked. It is a very weird feeling that I do not recall because I have never quit or even tried to quit before. This is my first time. This site is huge... i log in several times throuhout the day and read posts, etc. I have alwasy been able to find useful and timely info.
Funny... i have only been a member for 3 days. Yet, it feels like an eternity.
Well, now you have a little history about me... thanks for reading. You will see me around. I'm a determined SOB that is ready to kick this habit for good. Thanks in advance for the numerous times you help me. Thank you to the creators (iuchewie, etc.) of this site for helping save my life. Ready, JustQuit, Hydro and the folks that helped me pull the trigger when i did-----thank you!!
You'll see me every morning... in roll call!! Until then....................
bom chica waa waa!!
Wildcat99