Welcome to KTC,
@BrettB90. I see you've already posted your Day 1 in July yesterday. Good deal. We do things ODAAT around here, so get your ass in here and post that Day 2.
First things first, though. GET THAT "LOVE DIP" SHIT OUT OF YOUR MIND RIGHT NOW. It wasn't love, my friend. It was addiction, and it's still with you. You just have to be stronger than it is. When it whispers, you scream. When it tickles, you punch. Exert your will over the nicodemon. YOU ARE STRONGER.
A few pieces of advice:
1. Read all you can on this site. It is a fount of information and experience. Not everyone's quit is the same, but there are definite commonalities, and you will find sound advice here.
2. Drink plenty of water. It helps with the cravings.
3. Find a new channel for the manic energy you're going to have surging at times. It may come out as anger, and when it does, come here. Don't take that shit out on anyone else. They don't deserve it. They didn't make you dip or smoke.
4. Prepare for mental fog long after the physical effects of withdrawal are gone. It's a bitch, but you can manage.
The most important thing I can tell you is to give your word early each day; it's called WUPP - Wake Up, Piss, Post. Once you do, KEEP YOUR WORD for 24 hours. We do things ODAAT here - One Day At A Time.
That's enough for now. You'll learn and figure shit out as you go, and I promise you'll hear from other quitters. The equation is simple: Brotherhood + Accountability = Success. It works.
Get in with your Quit Brothers of July, trade digits, and hold one another accountable. Own your quit.
GS9502 400 Days QLAMF