LifeAfterDip's intro

[ZillahCowboy]

Well here we are, early in day 8 and my quit was put to the ultimate test. Working overnight, under a high level of stress and two guys pull out a tin. I glance over, and see them pack a wad of that shit and I kind of chuckled. It was weird, when they asked if I wanted a pinch, nicotine called and I craved a bit but I didn't really miss it. It didn't miss being a free man. You see they HAD to dip, but I had a choice. I was quit, and that freedom was not to be sacrificed. Felt pretty good.

Way to f***ing resist the temptation, the trigger, and the peer pressure. You've got a solid quit goin' on. And great observation about those guys "needing" to dip, while you, my friend, are already free and on the winning side of that big suck we all just went through. Thinking clear is pretty awesome. Good for you. Quit on baby!

[LifeAfterDip]

Well here we are, early in day 8 and my quit was put to the ultimate test. Working overnight, under a high level of stress and two guys pull out a tin. I glance over, and see them pack a wad of that shit and I kind of chuckled. It was weird, when they asked if I wanted a pinch, nicotine called and I craved a bit but I didn't really miss it. It didn't miss being a free man. You see they HAD to dip, but I had a choice. I was quit, and that freedom was not to be sacrificed. Felt pretty good.

[SirDerek]

Whenever the nic cravings are knocking at your door, remember it for what it actually was, a subtraction, a dirty nasty addiction.

Ah, another apprentice is learning......well done

[jzzyzag01]

Thank you for all of the kind comments. I decided to quit with a certain set mentality, that mentally was to center around seeing dip for what it was. For the longest time I convinced myself that dip was some kind of magic cure to everything. Stress, relationship issues, and everything else. Convinced myself that dip made me a better fisherman, hunter, mechanic, and made everything more enjoyable. It's pathetic. Dip didn't add anything to my life, it only subtracted, and all along I was convinced otherwise. Don't fall in the same trap fellow quitters. Whenever the nic cravings are knocking at your door, remember it for what it actually was, a subtraction, a dirty nasty addiction.

Good realization. Use it to shore up your quit even more today. Each day add another brick to the fortress. You're getting it LAD, proud to be quit with you today.

[SAM83]

Where to begin? I've been dipping since the age of 16, although not consistently until just before I could buy the shit on my own. I still remember the first time I ever put the nasty, gum shredding stuff in my mouth. My older brother offered me a pinch of Grizzly Wintergreen and despite my objections would not take no for an answer. Like so many of us here, I was hooked after my first dip.

I remember relying on older friends to buy me tins before I was 18. Even though I only went through a tin a week, I still needed it.. I remember cherishing every dip, as if somehow it was the greatest thing I could've ever come across. Then came the 18th birthday, welcome to adulthood, the beginning of the end for my nicotine addiction. I went from dipping a tin a week, to two tins...to three tins...by the end of high school I was at a tin every other day and for the last two years a tin a day. I couldn't take it anymore. I hated having to leave or sneak out of events in order to get a dip. Being at work for long periods at a time was no longer becoming possible without dip breaks every couple of hours. I'd lost my control, I'd let nicotine take control of my life and there was only one way to take it back.

I, like many, have attempted to quit before. Yes "attempted"..I never gave it all I had. Really, nothing more than seeing how long I could let my gums heal before caving. Not anymore. This has gone on far too long. I'm 21 years young and done. I don't care how hard this shit is. I don't care how long it takes for my brain to rewire itself. I'm starting now (my quit date is actually 01/06/14). I know the KTC plan works, and I'm ready to work towards being living proof of that.

Quit on brothers and sisters, I'll be right beside you
-John

John,

We share our quit date. I welcome to Day 7! I quit with you today!

[Steakbomb18]

Good to see that you're drinking the Kool-aid; arguably double fisting it. Posting roll and posting in these forums. Venting what you've known, what your learning, and what you've found through self-inflection. Pretty amazing to see what we looked like as dippers once we've made it to the other side of the fog. Actually, it's pretty pathetic. Glad to be quitting with you. Stay strong, stay quit, and stay free.

[Grizzlyhasclaws]

Thank you for all of the kind comments. I decided to quit with a certain set mentality, that mentally was to center around seeing dip for what it was. For the longest time I convinced myself that dip was some kind of magic cure to everything. Stress, relationship issues, and everything else. Convinced myself that dip made me a better fisherman, hunter, mechanic, and made everything more enjoyable. It's pathetic. Dip didn't add anything to my life, it only subtracted, and all along I was convinced otherwise. Don't fall in the same trap fellow quitters. Whenever the nic cravings are knocking at your door, remember it for what it actually was, a subtraction, a dirty nasty addiction.

I admire you and am jealous. But I'm very happy for you. Leverage this site and the people here to keep yourself quit. Don't hesitate to reach out.

I wish I was as smart as you when I was your age.

[LifeAfterDip]

Thank you for all of the kind comments. I decided to quit with a certain set mentality, that mentally was to center around seeing dip for what it was. For the longest time I convinced myself that dip was some kind of magic cure to everything. Stress, relationship issues, and everything else. Convinced myself that dip made me a better fisherman, hunter, mechanic, and made everything more enjoyable. It's pathetic. Dip didn't add anything to my life, it only subtracted, and all along I was convinced otherwise. Don't fall in the same trap fellow quitters. Whenever the nic cravings are knocking at your door, remember it for what it actually was, a subtraction, a dirty nasty addiction.

[brettlees]

Hi John- I wanted to throw my support in here too. I like you you seem calm and committed about your quit. It really is a terrible addiction. It's great to see you ready to leave it behind. Here is an article on how the addiction works, to help you realize why you should never go back: Nicotine Addiction 101
The article shows what a scary poison nicotine is, and how it actually takes over your brain to make you want to keep on getting a fix.

I'm glad to quit with you today, and so glad you are on this journey!

send me a PM if i can help you in any way or if you want my number.

[wmcatty]

Welcome to KTC LAD. I was noticing that you have posted roll and have also posted up in other new quitters intros. I find that impressive. Congrats on making the best decision of your life. Wayne

[LifeAfterDip]

Thank you very much for the support!

I like your attitude John, you sound pretty serious. And why shouldnt you be? After all this is your life we are talking about.

Be sure to post roll. Learn it, do it, live it. It is the back bone of this program. You are in the April 2014 group.

index.php?showtopic=9259

You need anything, just say the word. Support is here for the asking. You should have 1/2 dozens numbers by tomorrow if you really wanna do this.

Ryan



Right on man. I finally realized that dip wasn't my friend. It wasn't my ally. It was stealing from my wallet, taking away my health, subtracting from my friends and making me into someone I wasn't. I'm pretty sure I've got role-call figured out. It's just going to be a matter of making it a daily habit. So far I can't get enough of this site. Lots of great people, fighting to get their lives back. I'll fight right beside you guys, day in and day out. Let's do this.

[LifeAfterDip]

Holy shit man. You and I must be thinking the same things. Right away I found a friend in seeds. I've had a pack with me everywhere I go. Like you mentioned water was also key. I've also found exercise to be essential. Kicking the nicotine has definitely created an "edge" about me that I hadn't noticed before. Bought some whey protein and have been kicking ass in the gym. Got 4 tins of Smokey Mountain Wintergreen today, and they've come in handy whenever I get those nasty trigger dip cravings.

[humbledteacher]

John,

Like you, I began to hate the control that nicotine had over my life--the secrets, the sneaking out...it wasn't worth it anymore. We lie to ourselves and tell ourselves that we "need" it but that's just the chains holding us back from reaching our potential without a crutch.

If you quit on the 6th, the nicotine is out of your system. Drink plenty of water, exercise, and keep your mouth occupied. I chew seeds but some swear by the fake stuff like Smokey Mtn. I've found that exercising to exhaustion can really take away some of the edge that you may be feeling.

Look in your inbox. You'll see a message from me there.

[Its_Got2Happen]

Thank you very much for the support!

I like your attitude John, you sound pretty serious. And why shouldnt you be? After all this is your life we are talking about.

Be sure to post roll. Learn it, do it, live it. It is the back bone of this program. You are in the April 2014 group.

index.php?showtopic=9259

You need anything, just say the word. Support is here for the asking. You should have 1/2 dozens numbers by tomorrow if you really wanna do this.

Ryan

[LifeAfterDip]

Thank you very much for the support!