General Discussion - 2020

[Vin70]

The physical part seems better, but the mind games are starting. Sometimes i fell overwhelmed with dread just thinking about whats going to happen later in a single day. work grocery laundry todo repairs hobbies etc. i'm trying odaat, but there is so much in a day that It makes that "nicotine whisper" so much stronger when i start rolling through my head all the things i need to do in the day to live and to stay quit. I get overloaded with fear that there is no quick fix. but then there it is the "nic whisper of the quick fix" So i have to start taking it one hour at a time-just to stay focused on the now. Not thinking of the day, but how im going to stay focused until the next hour. That helps me remember that im in a struggle to quit and it reminds my of what i have to do so i don't say anything hurtful anyone and do anything rash in the moment that would effect my feelings and make me loose my quit.

[Crusader Big D]

The night between day 2 and 3 was filled with weird dreams, night sweats, and finally up at 4 am after only 5 hours of sleep. Oh the sweet struggle for freedom! Everything worth having is worth fighting for so grinding it out ODAAT...TTF (today, tomorrow, forever).

[chris2alaska]

Great line from a movie Dead Again......”People who say they’re trying to quit are basically pussies who cannot commit”

I told a customer I was trying to quit,  and she cut me off at the knees.  Did me a favor.

"Do or Do Not, there is no Try" ~ Yoda

[Serapis]

Great line from a movie Dead Again......”People who say they’re trying to quit are basically pussies who cannot commit”

I told a customer I was trying to quit,  and she cut me off at the knees.  Did me a favor.

[cbird65]

Great line from a movie Dead Again......”People who say they’re trying to quit are basically pussies who cannot commit”

[chris2alaska]

On day 8 of quitting, This is the longest I’ve done without dipping since I was 14. ( 24 year old now.) and It was a tough week, but I feel great now, minus the cravings.
 was not aware of the terrible stomach aches that came with the withdrawals....

How’s it going @Alaska49 ,

8 days on your own is bad ass.  I recommend joining the April 2020 Quit Group.  There you will find other quitters in the nearly the same stage of quit as you.  You will also find a bunch of us vets there to support and help where we can.

We are all addicts here Quitting one day at a time.  The process is easy:

1. Wake up
2. Piss
3. Post your promise to be nicotine free for the day
4. Keep your word
5. Repeat daily

Simple process but it is hard.  You can do it though.  We can help.

chris2alaska

[Alaska49]

On day 8 of quitting, This is the longest I’ve done without dipping since I was 14. ( 24 year old now.) and It was a tough week, but I feel great now, minus the cravings.
 was not aware of the terrible stomach aches that came with the withdrawals....

[chewie]

Hey @sethwwagner
First thing you need to do every morning is post roll with your support group here https://ktcforum.org/index.php?topic=16165.0 This is the price of admission to KTC. To post your name, day count, and promise to not use any form of nicotine for 24 hrs.

Now to address your addiction, because we are all addicts, no matter how many days we have been quit. But your addiction is YOURS, not your wifes or anyone else's around you. YOU chose to be a slave to nicotine like the rest of us, now it's YOU that has to beat it one day at a time. So no more starting fights with your wife. Come in here and rant and rave about how much life sucks and bitch all you want. That's how this works. But don't do it to your family, they arw innocent in all of this. To expect your wife to sympathetic is selfish. That's not to say she won't eventually come around later down the road when she sees that you are actually serious about this, but you have to give her time, and you have to OWN YOUR QUIT. It is yours and yours alone, but we are here to support you in any way we can. Now get over to April 2020 and post your promise. Proud to be quit with you today brother!
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@sethwwagner - listen to what @Bug Guy has to say... he 'gets it' in a big bad way.

honored to be quit with both of you today.

[Bug Guy]

Hey @sethwwagner
First thing you need to do every morning is post roll with your support group here https://ktcforum.org/index.php?topic=16165.0 This is the price of admission to KTC. To post your name, day count, and promise to not use any form of nicotine for 24 hrs.

Now to address your addiction, because we are all addicts, no matter how many days we have been quit. But your addiction is YOURS, not your wifes or anyone else's around you. YOU chose to be a slave to nicotine like the rest of us, now it's YOU that has to beat it one day at a time. So no more starting fights with your wife. Come in here and rant and rave about how much life sucks and bitch all you want. That's how this works. But don't do it to your family, they arw innocent in all of this. To expect your wife to sympathetic is selfish. That's not to say she won't eventually come around later down the road when she sees that you are actually serious about this, but you have to give her time, and you have to OWN YOUR QUIT. It is yours and yours alone, but we are here to support you in any way we can. Now get over to April 2020 and post your promise. Proud to be quit with you today brother!
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[sethwwagner]

Going on day 4 with no nicotine. I'm fairly confident in my willpower to quite but everything that comes with it is another story. The depression, lack of understanding from those around me, and not having the nicotine to rely on to smooth out emotions is really kicking my ass. I picked a fight with my wife this morning again. Though she says she understands and is supportive, her actions speak louder than words. I don't need her approval but having some support has to be necessary. My anger issue rears its head usually in the morning. Do you have any ideas when I can expect to be a little more level headed in the AM. Any stratagies that you would suggest?

Hang in there everyone. The journey may not be easy but the detestation far outweighs a few flat tires along the way.

[VA_CountryBoy540]

Question has anyone experienced stomach anxiety when they quit like feels like it jus sucks in on its own its weird as fuck only way to temp stop it is breathan push out ive had since i was 5 hours into it now at 78 hours

[chewie]

Hey gents - first off, the support here, is phenomenal, truly great. I'm happy to say I'm through week 1, and legitimately haven't even come close to caving.  Yes it's been a bitch at times, but cravings, nada.
That said, I am struggling with a sore jaw especially, and at times a sore throat. My jaw feels tired, like I've been biting down / clenching on something for days. Anyone else experience this? I'm fine in the morning,  but as the day goes on I get steadily worse. Any ideas and/or tips to help with this?

@Nyles33 - 100% normal.

A quote from my HOF speech: "tired jaw – tingling jaw – crawling jaw – acid reflux – dizzy – foggy – rage – aches – pains – insanity – depression"

My jaw felt like it was going to damn near crawl off my face. Not sure if this was due to me grinding my teeth at night or what... but it does indeed go away. Congrats on a week of freedom - keep it up!

Chewie

[chewie]

I'm on day 63.  I have a raging sore throat that won't go away. I've had it over 2 weeks and my doctor is stumped. I've seen others mention this issue early on in their quit, but getting it at 9 weeks seems odd.  Anyone else experience something like this?

@Ben72 - absolutely. My throat KILLED me for weeks when I quit. Can't tell you WHY it happens, but it's incredibly common. Keep fighting!

[Ben72]

I'm on day 63.  I have a raging sore throat that won't go away. I've had it over 2 weeks and my doctor is stumped. I've seen others mention this issue early on in their quit, but getting it at 9 weeks seems odd.  Anyone else experience something like this? 

[Nyles33]

Hey gents - first off, the support here, is phenomenal, truly great. I'm happy to say I'm through week 1, and legitimately haven't even come close to caving.  Yes it's been a bitch at times, but cravings, nada.
That said, I am struggling with a sore jaw especially, and at times a sore throat. My jaw feels tired, like I've been biting down / clenching on something for days. Anyone else experience this? I'm fine in the morning,  but as the day goes on I get steadily worse. Any ideas and/or tips to help with this?