General Discussion - 2012

[dchogs]

Hi my name is Joe... And I today is day 1 I am coming up on 24 hours and I had a terrible anxiety attack today and I took it out on my family and I feel terrible. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated!

that can happen when you're going it alone.

if you join up here, you ain't alone anymore as long as you're posting roll and keeping your word.

we can take the worst you can dish out. trust me. we've seen it all before and most likely have DONE it all before ourselves too. do not unload on your family, as tough as that can be. understand that they did not put that tobacco in your pie hole. they are innocent. direct your rage at us. we know what you're going through and can understand; your family has NO IDEA what it is like and will not be able to rationalize why daddy/hubby is being a class A asshole.

click on the pink welcome link at the top left of the page, read everything twice, and then find may 2012 quit group and post roll.

you have the power to make this quit stick.

[dchogs]

i need some advice taking the first step in not going to the store for another can

no offense, but all you have to do is man up. that car ain't going to drive itself to the store. your money isn't going to pop out of your wallet into the cash register. the dip isn't going to put itself in your lip.

you have to take 100 different actions to go to the store, buy dip, and use it. all you need to do is be strong and mentally tough and not do just ONE of those actions. i prefer to stop it before i leave the house.


the real deal, though, is getting support from people who know what you're going through. that's why this place is here. click on the pink welcome center link at the top left corner of the page and read. make sure you know why we post roll. once you know what you'd be signing up for, i'd recommend that you go to the May 2012 quit group and post roll.

you're going to need help in this fight. if you're like most here, you've quit hundreds of times unsuccessfully by yourself. we know how to quit. we know how to fight our addiction. let us show you the way.

[Zutdut17]

Hi my name is Joe... And I today is day 1 I am coming up on 24 hours and I had a terrible anxiety attack today and I took it out on my family and I feel terrible. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated!

[mcmarshall]

i need some advice taking the first step in not going to the store for another can

[Tully Roe]

I'm 12 days in and all I want to do is sleep. Tully

[dbraunsdorf]

No chew today-on phone most all day, and in the gym. Attitude seems noticeably different--I feel more 'aggro', not necessarily a starting-a-fight sort of attitude, but an ultraconfident attitude.
I feel great, some close friends have said my voice sounds different. I feel different, like I just want to go smash shit up (in a good way, meaning, kick ass in that what I do, go talk to girls, and generally take care of business. Tell some people who irk me "f*** you". That sort of thing.
I am also noticing my sex drive is WAY up.

Tonight, I am noticing very bad gas-frequent and audible! Fortunately, I am by myself, so I don't have to worry about offending anyone in the immediacy.

Has anyone else experienced gas like this?

[ChewCrewRetiree]

New blog post:  Canker Sores - In The Mind Of A Former Dipper

http://blog.killthecan.org/2012/02/cank ... er-dipper/

Misery loves company. Glad I'm not the only one dealing with this! Canker sores usually hit me when I bite my cheek or lip accidentally. Best remedy for me is Advil (for the pain) and constant rinsing with Listerine.

I run into these occasionally too. I use Advil for the sting they give me as well. What a pain in the ass. I mean lip.

[Keddy]

New blog post: Canker Sores - In The Mind Of A Former Dipper

http://blog.killthecan.org/2012/02/cank ... er-dipper/

Misery loves company. Glad I'm not the only one dealing with this! Canker sores usually hit me when I bite my cheek or lip accidentally. Best remedy for me is Advil (for the pain) and constant rinsing with Listerine.

[chewie]

New blog post: Canker Sores - In The Mind Of A Former Dipper

http://blog.killthecan.org/2012/02/cank ... er-dipper/

[dusteroo]

Today's my first post here; I'm 34, a Financial Advisor (lots of stress), going through divorce at moment (not as much stress, and will resolve itself in time).� I've dipped for too long-1996 was my first chew, basically Skoal on and off for about 4-5 years, and then Kodiak pretty much since then.� Quit once, for 4 months, from my 23rd bday (7/20/00) to Thanksgiving night 2000, driving back to NJ from Boston.� But, I realize, it's time to give it up.� I haven't had problems yet, apart from stained teeth, but I know the odds aren't in my favor.�

Right now, because I have a longer drive to my office (due to divorce issues, I left the house before my crazy to-be-ex could do anything), I started getting up to almost a tin a day--too much.� What I am doing is taking my intake down gradually-for example, I have 1.5 hr drive each way (Middlesex Cty down to Atlantic City), so yesterday, I chew gum in the car to, and on the way home.�
I used to have a few chews during the day--no more.�

Yesterday morning, had a client call, and was missing some information-I felt the stress kick up and reached for the tin--ok, not great, but I know the triggers, so I can be aware of them.� �

Today, on the drive to and from, no chew.� Also, just a tiny chew at my desk abt 8:30 (for about 10-15 mins) and nothing else all day.� I felt a little funny, but otherwise good--my body felt different, better, and my mouth felt good.� Better than in a long time.� No chews immediately after meals.�
Had some cravings today, but kept myself from going to Wawa.� Brushed my teeth in bathroom, drank water, ate some potato chips.

I had one chew tonight, about 945 or so-my plan is to take my intake down to 1 per day, at night, for the duration of this tin, and slowly wean myself off nicotine.�  I had read good things about this Hooch brand, wintergreen, as a replacement for the Bear.� I will have to order some.� Please share any comments or feedback as would be appropriate.� Ideally, I will bring the Bear down, and use the Hooch in its place, at night, and gradually bring the nic in my system down, and then hopefully, as the nic levels in my blood decrease, I can either continue with chewing gum, and use Hooch for during golf, fishing, etc, where I had Kodiak in the past.� Thanks.

Hey bub...don't take this the wrong way, but you're an addict. So am I.

Throw your shit in the toilet and flush. Stuff your face with Hooch all you want, but there is no 'weening'.

Cold turkey.

Grab your balls.

You can do this, we can help.

Nicotine sucks.

Post roll.

Keep your WORD.

Repeat.

No offense taken. I am an addict. And I openly admit it. I wish it never got this way, but it is what it is. But I'm going to do this.

We're doing this. Flush all nicotine and join us. The only way to quit using is to stop ingesting what you're addicted to. Weening does not work. Most of us tried it, too. Cold turkey. Today. Not another second.

These fellas are right db. There's no room for nicotine. The best time to start winning back your life, is right now. You must realize that we all are addicted to this junk, and for what? It's a carcinogenic, oncogenic can of bullshit! Throw it out, take the choker off your nutsack, and jump on board.

No doubt it will not be fun. But, looking towards the light, all of us here have done it and survived. You too can do this, it's for your life man. When you decide to post up roll and make that promise to your quit brothers, you take on enormous accountability for that day. This will help you survive. All the tools for success in battling this addiction are located here at KTC, but ultimately it is you who must utilize them.

If you have any extra comments or concerns, or need a number, you can feel free to PM me or any of the other vets whom you've talked with already.

Please make the stupid people SHUTUP !

[ChewCrewRetiree]

Today's my first post here; I'm 34, a Financial Advisor (lots of stress), going through divorce at moment (not as much stress, and will resolve itself in time).� I've dipped for too long-1996 was my first chew, basically Skoal on and off for about 4-5 years, and then Kodiak pretty much since then.� Quit once, for 4 months, from my 23rd bday (7/20/00) to Thanksgiving night 2000, driving back to NJ from Boston.� But, I realize, it's time to give it up.� I haven't had problems yet, apart from stained teeth, but I know the odds aren't in my favor.�

Right now, because I have a longer drive to my office (due to divorce issues, I left the house before my crazy to-be-ex could do anything), I started getting up to almost a tin a day--too much.� What I am doing is taking my intake down gradually-for example, I have 1.5 hr drive each way (Middlesex Cty down to Atlantic City), so yesterday, I chew gum in the car to, and on the way home.�
I used to have a few chews during the day--no more.�

Yesterday morning, had a client call, and was missing some information-I felt the stress kick up and reached for the tin--ok, not great, but I know the triggers, so I can be aware of them.� �

Today, on the drive to and from, no chew.� Also, just a tiny chew at my desk abt 8:30 (for about 10-15 mins) and nothing else all day.� I felt a little funny, but otherwise good--my body felt different, better, and my mouth felt good.� Better than in a long time.� No chews immediately after meals.�
Had some cravings today, but kept myself from going to Wawa.� Brushed my teeth in bathroom, drank water, ate some potato chips.

I had one chew tonight, about 945 or so-my plan is to take my intake down to 1 per day, at night, for the duration of this tin, and slowly wean myself off nicotine.�  I had read good things about this Hooch brand, wintergreen, as a replacement for the Bear.� I will have to order some.� Please share any comments or feedback as would be appropriate.� Ideally, I will bring the Bear down, and use the Hooch in its place, at night, and gradually bring the nic in my system down, and then hopefully, as the nic levels in my blood decrease, I can either continue with chewing gum, and use Hooch for during golf, fishing, etc, where I had Kodiak in the past.� Thanks.

Hey bub...don't take this the wrong way, but you're an addict. So am I.

Throw your shit in the toilet and flush. Stuff your face with Hooch all you want, but there is no 'weening'.

Cold turkey.

Grab your balls.

You can do this, we can help.

Nicotine sucks.

Post roll.

Keep your WORD.

Repeat.

No offense taken. I am an addict. And I openly admit it. I wish it never got this way, but it is what it is. But I'm going to do this.

We're doing this. Flush all nicotine and join us. The only way to quit using is to stop ingesting what you're addicted to. Weening does not work. Most of us tried it, too. Cold turkey. Today. Not another second.

These fellas are right db. There's no room for nicotine. The best time to start winning back your life, is right now. You must realize that we all are addicted to this junk, and for what? It's a carcinogenic, oncogenic can of bullshit! Throw it out, take the choker off your nutsack, and jump on board.

No doubt it will not be fun. But, looking towards the light, all of us here have done it and survived. You too can do this, it's for your life man. When you decide to post up roll and make that promise to your quit brothers, you take on enormous accountability for that day. This will help you survive. All the tools for success in battling this addiction are located here at KTC, but ultimately it is you who must utilize them.

If you have any extra comments or concerns, or need a number, you can feel free to PM me or any of the other vets whom you've talked with already.

[G]

Today's my first post here; I'm 34, a Financial Advisor (lots of stress), going through divorce at moment (not as much stress, and will resolve itself in time).  I've dipped for too long-1996 was my first chew, basically Skoal on and off for about 4-5 years, and then Kodiak pretty much since then.  Quit once, for 4 months, from my 23rd bday (7/20/00) to Thanksgiving night 2000, driving back to NJ from Boston.  But, I realize, it's time to give it up.  I haven't had problems yet, apart from stained teeth, but I know the odds aren't in my favor. 

Right now, because I have a longer drive to my office (due to divorce issues, I left the house before my crazy to-be-ex could do anything), I started getting up to almost a tin a day--too much.  What I am doing is taking my intake down gradually-for example, I have 1.5 hr drive each way (Middlesex Cty down to Atlantic City), so yesterday, I chew gum in the car to, and on the way home. 
I used to have a few chews during the day--no more. 

Yesterday morning, had a client call, and was missing some information-I felt the stress kick up and reached for the tin--ok, not great, but I know the triggers, so I can be aware of them.   

Today, on the drive to and from, no chew.  Also, just a tiny chew at my desk abt 8:30 (for about 10-15 mins) and nothing else all day.  I felt a little funny, but otherwise good--my body felt different, better, and my mouth felt good.  Better than in a long time.  No chews immediately after meals. 
Had some cravings today, but kept myself from going to Wawa.  Brushed my teeth in bathroom, drank water, ate some potato chips.

I had one chew tonight, about 945 or so-my plan is to take my intake down to 1 per day, at night, for the duration of this tin, and slowly wean myself off nicotine.   I had read good things about this Hooch brand, wintergreen, as a replacement for the Bear.  I will have to order some.  Please share any comments or feedback as would be appropriate.  Ideally, I will bring the Bear down, and use the Hooch in its place, at night, and gradually bring the nic in my system down, and then hopefully, as the nic levels in my blood decrease, I can either continue with chewing gum, and use Hooch for during golf, fishing, etc, where I had Kodiak in the past.  Thanks.

Hey bub...don't take this the wrong way, but you're an addict. So am I.

Throw your shit in the toilet and flush. Stuff your face with Hooch all you want, but there is no 'weening'.

Cold turkey.

Grab your balls.

You can do this, we can help.

Nicotine sucks.

Post roll.

Keep your WORD.

Repeat.

No offense taken. I am an addict. And I openly admit it. I wish it never got this way, but it is what it is. But I'm going to do this.

We're doing this. Flush all nicotine and join us. The only way to quit using is to stop ingesting what you're addicted to. Weening does not work. Most of us tried it, too. Cold turkey. Today. Not another second.

[dbraunsdorf]

Today's my first post here; I'm 34, a Financial Advisor (lots of stress), going through divorce at moment (not as much stress, and will resolve itself in time).  I've dipped for too long-1996 was my first chew, basically Skoal on and off for about 4-5 years, and then Kodiak pretty much since then.  Quit once, for 4 months, from my 23rd bday (7/20/00) to Thanksgiving night 2000, driving back to NJ from Boston.  But, I realize, it's time to give it up.  I haven't had problems yet, apart from stained teeth, but I know the odds aren't in my favor. 

Right now, because I have a longer drive to my office (due to divorce issues, I left the house before my crazy to-be-ex could do anything), I started getting up to almost a tin a day--too much.  What I am doing is taking my intake down gradually-for example, I have 1.5 hr drive each way (Middlesex Cty down to Atlantic City), so yesterday, I chew gum in the car to, and on the way home. 
I used to have a few chews during the day--no more. 

Yesterday morning, had a client call, and was missing some information-I felt the stress kick up and reached for the tin--ok, not great, but I know the triggers, so I can be aware of them.   

Today, on the drive to and from, no chew.  Also, just a tiny chew at my desk abt 8:30 (for about 10-15 mins) and nothing else all day.  I felt a little funny, but otherwise good--my body felt different, better, and my mouth felt good.  Better than in a long time.  No chews immediately after meals. 
Had some cravings today, but kept myself from going to Wawa.  Brushed my teeth in bathroom, drank water, ate some potato chips.

I had one chew tonight, about 945 or so-my plan is to take my intake down to 1 per day, at night, for the duration of this tin, and slowly wean myself off nicotine.  I had read good things about this Hooch brand, wintergreen, as a replacement for the Bear.  I will have to order some.  Please share any comments or feedback as would be appropriate.  Ideally, I will bring the Bear down, and use the Hooch in its place, at night, and gradually bring the nic in my system down, and then hopefully, as the nic levels in my blood decrease, I can either continue with chewing gum, and use Hooch for during golf, fishing, etc, where I had Kodiak in the past.  Thanks.

Hey bub...don't take this the wrong way, but you're an addict. So am I.

Throw your shit in the toilet and flush. Stuff your face with Hooch all you want, but there is no 'weening'.

Cold turkey.

Grab your balls.

You can do this, we can help.

Nicotine sucks.

Post roll.

Keep your WORD.

Repeat.

No offense taken. I am an addict. And I openly admit it. I wish it never got this way, but it is what it is. But I'm going to do this.

[Nolaq]

Today's my first post here; I'm 34, a Financial Advisor (lots of stress), going through divorce at moment (not as much stress, and will resolve itself in time). I've dipped for too long-1996 was my first chew, basically Skoal on and off for about 4-5 years, and then Kodiak pretty much since then. Quit once, for 4 months, from my 23rd bday (7/20/00) to Thanksgiving night 2000, driving back to NJ from Boston. But, I realize, it's time to give it up. I haven't had problems yet, apart from stained teeth, but I know the odds aren't in my favor.

Right now, because I have a longer drive to my office (due to divorce issues, I left the house before my crazy to-be-ex could do anything), I started getting up to almost a tin a day--too much. What I am doing is taking my intake down gradually-for example, I have 1.5 hr drive each way (Middlesex Cty down to Atlantic City), so yesterday, I chew gum in the car to, and on the way home.
I used to have a few chews during the day--no more.

Yesterday morning, had a client call, and was missing some information-I felt the stress kick up and reached for the tin--ok, not great, but I know the triggers, so I can be aware of them.

Today, on the drive to and from, no chew. Also, just a tiny chew at my desk abt 8:30 (for about 10-15 mins) and nothing else all day. I felt a little funny, but otherwise good--my body felt different, better, and my mouth felt good. Better than in a long time. No chews immediately after meals.
Had some cravings today, but kept myself from going to Wawa. Brushed my teeth in bathroom, drank water, ate some potato chips.

I had one chew tonight, about 945 or so-my plan is to take my intake down to 1 per day, at night, for the duration of this tin, and slowly wean myself off nicotine. I had read good things about this Hooch brand, wintergreen, as a replacement for the Bear. I will have to order some. Please share any comments or feedback as would be appropriate. Ideally, I will bring the Bear down, and use the Hooch in its place, at night, and gradually bring the nic in my system down, and then hopefully, as the nic levels in my blood decrease, I can either continue with chewing gum, and use Hooch for during golf, fishing, etc, where I had Kodiak in the past. Thanks.

Hey bub...don't take this the wrong way, but you're an addict. So am I.

Throw your shit in the toilet and flush. Stuff your face with Hooch all you want, but there is no 'weening'.

Cold turkey.

Grab your balls.

You can do this, we can help.

Nicotine sucks.

Post roll.

Keep your WORD.

Repeat.

[dbraunsdorf]

Today's my first post here; I'm 34, a Financial Advisor (lots of stress), going through divorce at moment (not as much stress, and will resolve itself in time). I've dipped for too long-1996 was my first chew, basically Skoal on and off for about 4-5 years, and then Kodiak pretty much since then. Quit once, for 4 months, from my 23rd bday (7/20/00) to Thanksgiving night 2000, driving back to NJ from Boston. But, I realize, it's time to give it up. I haven't had problems yet, apart from stained teeth, but I know the odds aren't in my favor.

Right now, because I have a longer drive to my office (due to divorce issues, I left the house before my crazy to-be-ex could do anything), I started getting up to almost a tin a day--too much. What I am doing is taking my intake down gradually-for example, I have 1.5 hr drive each way (Middlesex Cty down to Atlantic City), so yesterday, I chew gum in the car to, and on the way home.
I used to have a few chews during the day--no more.

Yesterday morning, had a client call, and was missing some information-I felt the stress kick up and reached for the tin--ok, not great, but I know the triggers, so I can be aware of them.

Today, on the drive to and from, no chew. Also, just a tiny chew at my desk abt 8:30 (for about 10-15 mins) and nothing else all day. I felt a little funny, but otherwise good--my body felt different, better, and my mouth felt good. Better than in a long time. No chews immediately after meals.
Had some cravings today, but kept myself from going to Wawa. Brushed my teeth in bathroom, drank water, ate some potato chips.

I had one chew tonight, about 945 or so-my plan is to take my intake down to 1 per day, at night, for the duration of this tin, and slowly wean myself off nicotine. I had read good things about this Hooch brand, wintergreen, as a replacement for the Bear. I will have to order some. Please share any comments or feedback as would be appropriate. Ideally, I will bring the Bear down, and use the Hooch in its place, at night, and gradually bring the nic in my system down, and then hopefully, as the nic levels in my blood decrease, I can either continue with chewing gum, and use Hooch for during golf, fishing, etc, where I had Kodiak in the past. Thanks.