General Discussion - 2020

[Dbrown83]

I'm on day 25 of quitting. This site has made my nerves calm. I quit cold turkey and have been dealing with tons symptoms. The two I hate right now is the mucus and face feeling kinda numb. I just want thank every one and we can all do this. Baccoff has helped a bunch

[MN_Engineer]

Blanket Posting at End of Day:

I have noticed a trend over the past few weeks, since I've had a reason to be on the site late into the evenings. What's the deal with all these 'vets' just blanket posting support across every single month at the end of the night? TBH I find it disrespectful, because we tell quitters that they need to WUPP or their promise doesn't mean shit. That's how I feel about this practice. Your support doesn't mean shit to me if your dropping it in at 11:45PM and quite frankly I resent my group being used to bolster your post count.

And if you're going to do it, at least have the decency not to post over a flipped roll.

The vets that post support across multiple groups at the end of the day typically WUPP but come back when family/personal life allows to show support to other groups. While maybe it would be ideal if everyone had time in the mornings, posting support can occur at any time of the day to express solidarity with groups, both old and new.

I doubt the majority of those exhibiting this behavior are doing it bolster a post count. They are taking time out of their day to post in groups outside of their own. While I understand your position, I'd challenge you to be thankful for their presence at any time of the day and maybe share digits with a couple of them. I miss people posting support in my group; we have a handful of loyal supports each day but not to the volume there once was.

You can't control who comes into your group and posts support. If they are posting over an already flipped roll, either reach out to them and ask them to be more aware or maybe re-evaluate if roll is being flipped too "early" in the evening.

  My problem is that I'm up and out so early that sometimes the page is not opened yet before I need to go. I just need to be taught how to post a simple message to my November 2020 quit group to be "picked up". How can I do this? Thanks.

@plasterman there is a "Reply" button towards the bottom where you can type what you need after which you just hit "post". Try it out and let me know if that is what you were looking for.

[plasterman]

Blanket Posting at End of Day:

I have noticed a trend over the past few weeks, since I've had a reason to be on the site late into the evenings. What's the deal with all these 'vets' just blanket posting support across every single month at the end of the night? TBH I find it disrespectful, because we tell quitters that they need to WUPP or their promise doesn't mean shit. That's how I feel about this practice. Your support doesn't mean shit to me if your dropping it in at 11:45PM and quite frankly I resent my group being used to bolster your post count.

And if you're going to do it, at least have the decency not to post over a flipped roll.

The vets that post support across multiple groups at the end of the day typically WUPP but come back when family/personal life allows to show support to other groups. While maybe it would be ideal if everyone had time in the mornings, posting support can occur at any time of the day to express solidarity with groups, both old and new.

I doubt the majority of those exhibiting this behavior are doing it bolster a post count. They are taking time out of their day to post in groups outside of their own. While I understand your position, I'd challenge you to be thankful for their presence at any time of the day and maybe share digits with a couple of them. I miss people posting support in my group; we have a handful of loyal supports each day but not to the volume there once was.

You can't control who comes into your group and posts support. If they are posting over an already flipped roll, either reach out to them and ask them to be more aware or maybe re-evaluate if roll is being flipped too "early" in the evening.

  My problem is that I'm up and out so early that sometimes the page is not opened yet before I need to go. I just need to be taught how to post a simple message to my November 2020 quit group to be "picked up". How can I do this? Thanks.

[chewie]

So here’s a crazy one for y’all. I have an illness of which i was trying to change my health around. Hence the quit. Well after a week and a half my symptoms have gotten worse. Talked with my doctor and he said the nicotine is actually what keeps me level headed. He said he has actually seen nicotine prescribed to help. Usually through the gum or patch. But since i am still on a road trip he said we will talk about on Monday. But I’m at a lost because of quitting two weeks ago now feeling like shit and then being told i should still use. What’s y’all’s opinions here. I’m not looking to fall off but honestly if i get the relief i need i might have to. Crazy thought.

That's a tough one. I'm not a doctor, but I'd suggest that there are very few issues were a nicotine addiction will make things better... ESPECIALLY when you combine nicotine with all the other chemicals in tobacco. Will be interested in what he has to say.

[Sledrider]

So here’s a crazy one for y’all. I have an illness of which i was trying to change my health around. Hence the quit. Well after a week and a half my symptoms have gotten worse. Talked with my doctor and he said the nicotine is actually what keeps me level headed. He said he has actually seen nicotine prescribed to help. Usually through the gum or patch. But since i am still on a road trip he said we will talk about on Monday. But I’m at a lost because of quitting two weeks ago now feeling like shit and then being told i should still use. What’s y’all’s opinions here. I’m not looking to fall off but honestly if i get the relief i need i might have to. Crazy thought.

[Thefranks5]

Where y’all from?
Southeast Texas here.

Southwest Pennsylvania checking in.

Eastern suburb of Cleveland in the house.

Western suburb of Cincinnati Ohio, also known as Lawrenceburg IN

Almost geographically in the center of Pa. Between Penn State and Lewisburg home of Bucknell Bison.

[69franx]

Where y’all from?
Southeast Texas here.

Southwest Pennsylvania checking in.

Eastern suburb of Cleveland in the house.

Western suburb of Cincinnati Ohio, also known as Lawrenceburg IN

[MN_Engineer]

Blanket Posting at End of Day:

I have noticed a trend over the past few weeks, since I've had a reason to be on the site late into the evenings. What's the deal with all these 'vets' just blanket posting support across every single month at the end of the night? TBH I find it disrespectful, because we tell quitters that they need to WUPP or their promise doesn't mean shit. That's how I feel about this practice. Your support doesn't mean shit to me if your dropping it in at 11:45PM and quite frankly I resent my group being used to bolster your post count.

And if you're going to do it, at least have the decency not to post over a flipped roll.

The vets that post support across multiple groups at the end of the day typically WUPP but come back when family/personal life allows to show support to other groups. While maybe it would be ideal if everyone had time in the mornings, posting support can occur at any time of the day to express solidarity with groups, both old and new.

I doubt the majority of those exhibiting this behavior are doing it bolster a post count. They are taking time out of their day to post in groups outside of their own. While I understand your position, I'd challenge you to be thankful for their presence at any time of the day and maybe share digits with a couple of them. I miss people posting support in my group; we have a handful of loyal supports each day but not to the volume there once was.

You can't control who comes into your group and posts support. If they are posting over an already flipped roll, either reach out to them and ask them to be more aware or maybe re-evaluate if roll is being flipped too "early" in the evening.

[chewie]

Where y’all from?
Southeast Texas here.

Southwest Pennsylvania checking in.

Eastern suburb of Cleveland in the house.

[Hill_Monkey]

Where y’all from?
Southeast Texas here.

Southwest Pennsylvania checking in.

[Zombo Funk]

Blanket Posting at End of Day:

I have noticed a trend over the past few weeks, since I've had a reason to be on the site late into the evenings. What's the deal with all these 'vets' just blanket posting support across every single month at the end of the night? TBH I find it disrespectful, because we tell quitters that they need to WUPP or their promise doesn't mean shit. That's how I feel about this practice. Your support doesn't mean shit to me if your dropping it in at 11:45PM and quite frankly I resent my group being used to bolster your post count.

And if you're going to do it, at least have the decency not to post over a flipped roll.

[silty00]

Where y’all from?
Southeast Texas here.

Way up in Northern BC, Canada. I’d love to visit the southern states one day

[WishedIQuitSooner]

Where y’all from?
Southeast Texas here.

[MN_Engineer]

I don’t know if this is the place to post this but I’m new so the heck with it. 
What do or did y’all do for long road trips? I used to have a lip in the whole way keeping me awake and going. Now i have a trip to Georgia coming up from Chicago and i don’t know how I’m going to keep it moving. Right now I’ve been using flavored tooth picks but it drys my mouth if i use too many. So looking for other suggestions.

@Sledrider - there's a GANG of outstanding alternative products that contain NO TOBACCO and NO NICOTINE. These products can be your best friend on a long road trip. They saved my quit many times.

https://www.killthecan.org/your-quit/smokeless-alternatives/

For me personally I’d be scared to use the fake stuff fearing that it’d lead me back to snuff or does that not happen really?

If using the fake / non nicotine alternatives help you stay nicotine free then do not be ascared to use it. I have never heard anyone say that using the fake lead them back to snuff.  It has helped many quitters stay nicotine free.  As for myself I used the fake on the golf course for a couple months. I weaned off only because my gums were already in bad shape.
For long trips, I stocked up on gums, toothpicks, hard candies, etc

@WishedIQuitSooner that is a common and valid concern many quitters share. The fact of the matter is that none of the fake products are addictive since they don't contain any nicotine. If you choose to use the fake substitutes, there will ultimately come a day where you find you don't want anything in your lip anymore. For me my gums/lips healed to a point where the fake was actually uncomfortable. But everyone on here that has employed fake dip as a tool has phased it out with no issue. But it's a personal decision so do what you feel is best for you and your quit.

[UncleRico]

I don’t know if this is the place to post this but I’m new so the heck with it. 
What do or did y’all do for long road trips? I used to have a lip in the whole way keeping me awake and going. Now i have a trip to Georgia coming up from Chicago and i don’t know how I’m going to keep it moving. Right now I’ve been using flavored tooth picks but it drys my mouth if i use too many. So looking for other suggestions.

@Sledrider - there's a GANG of outstanding alternative products that contain NO TOBACCO and NO NICOTINE. These products can be your best friend on a long road trip. They saved my quit many times.

https://www.killthecan.org/your-quit/smokeless-alternatives/

For me personally I’d be scared to use the fake stuff fearing that it’d lead me back to snuff or does that not happen really?

If using the fake / non nicotine alternatives help you stay nicotine free then do not be ascared to use it. I have never heard anyone say that using the fake lead them back to snuff.  It has helped many quitters stay nicotine free.  As for myself I used the fake on the golf course for a couple months. I weaned off only because my gums were already in bad shape.
For long trips, I stocked up on gums, toothpicks, hard candies, etc