General Discussion - 2016

[KingNothing]

Not trying to be a wiseass. It just sounded like a job/rules. I just wanted to pipe off now and then.
Like right about now. Came to discover last night the basement was flooded. Headed to the liquor store because this was going to be a long night. Damn I was thinking about it on the way there and I was looking long and hard at those Kodiak tins behind the counter.
But now here I am almost 24 hours later after 20 hours of work and I am ordering a plate of nachos and going to bring it home to sit outside on this beautiful day still Kodiak free.
....If that group thing really works I will might try it because because lord knows I will take any support I can get

You'll receive more support than you could possibly imagine. Also, that trip to the liquor store won't be nearly as tough. See, posting roll is giving your promise to a bunch of similarly situated addicts that you will not, under any circumstances use nicotine today. We've all tried quitting on our own. Not one of us could hold ourselves accountable to the point of making the quit stick.

I've been in hundreds of convenience stores in the last year and I can honestly tell you I've never been more disinterested in the cancer rack. I already promised a ton of quitters on this site that I won't use nicotine today. I will not go back on my word to these guys. I've been through hell with them and if I lie to them today, I've thrown that all away. That's why posting roll works. I would strongly encourage you to see for yourself. The support is indescribable and you will never regret the freedom. Plus, August 16 is one bad ass group so you'll be in good hands. Just do it.

[Kodiak Quitter]

Not trying to be a wiseass. It just sounded like a job/rules. I just wanted to pipe off now and then.
Like right about now. Came to discover last night the basement was flooded. Headed to the liquor store because this was going to be a long night. Damn I was thinking about it on the way there and I was looking long and hard at those Kodiak tins behind the counter.
But now here I am almost 24 hours later after 20 hours of work and I am ordering a plate of nachos and going to bring it home to sit outside on this beautiful day still Kodiak free.
....If that group thing really works I will might try it because because lord knows I will take any support I can get

[chewie]

Well, I had my last dip May 12 after 25 years of a slave to Kodiak. Guess that puts me in the September group. But to be in a quit group I have to "post roll" every day and follow all these rules? Sounds like a PITA. I don't even know exactly what day I am on and I think that might be a good thing.
Not that this has been easy. It might be the hardest thing I have ever done.

You would actually be in August because your 100th day would be August 19th. I'd urge you to read the following materials and then tell me if you think "posting roll everyday is a PITA." I don't think you're trying to be a wise-guy, but there is a method to the madness. If you don't post roll, you're welcome to peruse the site, you just won't be getting the benefits that flow from Accountability + Brotherhood = Success.

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Tom Kern

Let me know if you need some more. This place is full of reasons to post roll.

I'm in August and we'd love to make room for you. We've got a rock solid group of people who are going through the same things you are.

You quit for 65 days on your own (badass btw), yet something brought you here. I'm guessing that you thought this thing would be long gone in the rear-view at this point and for a while it seems like it's heading that way. Then one night you have a dip dream, wake up foggy, anxious and have a crave that rivals your first week shakes. Or maybe, you've just been feeling a dull, persistent emptiness or sense of loss. Trust me man, that shit is going around right now and we get it.

Come on over to August and you'll have 30 other dudes to commiserate with, or at least bitch to.

But yeah, if you want to lean on us, ask us to care about your quit and help hold you accountable, the expectation is that you're there every day and early.

These guys "get it" and are giving you tremendous advice.

I'd agree with pky... quitting on your own for 60+ days is awesome. But the sad reality is you're FAR from "cured". Your best odds for long term quit is to pull up a chair, post roll daily and dive in head first.

It may sound like a pain now, but I assure you that before you know it two things will happen:

1) it will no longer be a pain in the ass to post roll.
2) you will learn to cherish your quit and be PROUD to see the pile of quit you're compiling.

Believe it or not, there will be times when your quit is the only thing in your life you feel like you've got control over. And that's a pretty powerful thing.

Chewie ~ 3,646

[pky1520]

Well, I had my last dip May 12 after 25 years of a slave to Kodiak. Guess that puts me in the September group. But to be in a quit group I have to "post roll" every day and follow all these rules? Sounds like a PITA. I don't even know exactly what day I am on and I think that might be a good thing.
Not that this has been easy. It might be the hardest thing I have ever done.

You would actually be in August because your 100th day would be August 19th. I'd urge you to read the following materials and then tell me if you think "posting roll everyday is a PITA." I don't think you're trying to be a wise-guy, but there is a method to the madness. If you don't post roll, you're welcome to peruse the site, you just won't be getting the benefits that flow from Accountability + Brotherhood = Success.

Welcome Center

Traumagnet Introduction

Randy's Story

Tom Kern

Let me know if you need some more. This place is full of reasons to post roll.

I'm in August and we'd love to make room for you. We've got a rock solid group of people who are going through the same things you are.

You quit for 65 days on your own (badass btw), yet something brought you here. I'm guessing that you thought this thing would be long gone in the rear-view at this point and for a while it seems like it's heading that way. Then one night you have a dip dream, wake up foggy, anxious and have a crave that rivals your first week shakes. Or maybe, you've just been feeling a dull, persistent emptiness or sense of loss. Trust me man, that shit is going around right now and we get it.

Come on over to August and you'll have 30 other dudes to commiserate with, or at least bitch to.

But yeah, if you want to lean on us, ask us to care about your quit and help hold you accountable, the expectation is that you're there every day and early.

[KingNothing]

Well, I had my last dip May 12 after 25 years of a slave to Kodiak. Guess that puts me in the September group. But to be in a quit group I have to "post roll" every day and follow all these rules? Sounds like a PITA. I don't even know exactly what day I am on and I think that might be a good thing.
Not that this has been easy. It might be the hardest thing I have ever done.

You would actually be in August because your 100th day would be August 19th. I'd urge you to read the following materials and then tell me if you think "posting roll everyday is a PITA." I don't think you're trying to be a wise-guy, but there is a method to the madness. If you don't post roll, you're welcome to peruse the site, you just won't be getting the benefits that flow from Accountability + Brotherhood = Success.

Welcome Center

Traumagnet Introduction

Randy's Story

Tom Kern

Let me know if you need some more. This place is full of reasons to post roll.

[Kodiak Quitter]

Well, I had my last dip May 12 after 25 years of a slave to Kodiak. Guess that puts me in the September group. But to be in a quit group I have to "post roll" every day and follow all these rules? Sounds like a PITA. I don't even know exactly what day I am on and I think that might be a good thing.
Not that this has been easy. It might be the hardest thing I have ever done.

[Cope30]

Congrats on the quit brother. Stick with it and kick Nic's ass

[Chauncey]

Hey Guys, so my quit day was this last Monday 7/11 so i'm still in deep. I was going to take a passive role on here and just sort of read and get inspiration to stay off it but then today hit and man I am hurting bad. Honestly the first few days were nothing except for the overwhelming feeling that all I needed to do to feel good was throw in a lip. Today though, I feel like I might have a nervous break down if I dont get one. Anyway thats why I figured I need to make it official on here. Can someone show me the ropes on finding my quit group? My 100th day will Oct 19th 2016

Stick with it brother. We have the same quit date lets hold each other accountable. Whats your story?

[KingNothing]

Hey Guys, so my quit day was this last Monday 7/11 so i'm still in deep. I was going to take a passive role on here and just sort of read and get inspiration to stay off it but then today hit and man I am hurting bad. Honestly the first few days were nothing except for the overwhelming feeling that all I needed to do to feel good was throw in a lip. Today though, I feel like I might have a nervous break down if I dont get one. Anyway thats why I figured I need to make it official on here. Can someone show me the ropes on finding my quit group? My 100th day will Oct 19th 2016

Here's the October 2016 quit group: topic/11679548/108/#new

Also, here is the Welcome Center for some pointers: forum/55560/

Welcome RedBeard. You can do this. Nobody ever died from nicotine withdrawal. Your mind and body are doing everything they can to convince you to go back to packing that poison in your lip. Your brothers and sisters in October will tell you what they think of that idea. Be stronger than that temptation. Post roll and you'll have others helping you gain that strength.

[Redbeard34]

Hey Guys, so my quit day was this last Monday 7/11 so i'm still in deep. I was going to take a passive role on here and just sort of read and get inspiration to stay off it but then today hit and man I am hurting bad. Honestly the first few days were nothing except for the overwhelming feeling that all I needed to do to feel good was throw in a lip. Today though, I feel like I might have a nervous break down if I dont get one. Anyway thats why I figured I need to make it official on here. Can someone show me the ropes on finding my quit group? My 100th day will Oct 19th 2016

[KingNothing]

I have sat on the toilet 6 times since yesterday morning I think I just keep going cause I have that heavy association. The worst part so far is the feeling of not completely emptying my bowels. I don't know how bad my withdrawal side effects will be as I only dipped 2-4 pouches a day for nearly a year but my lower gumline does feel kinda sore

The GI stuff will sort itself out after awhile. Drink tons of water, exercise and eat as healthy as possible early on in your quit. It'll help regulate you, keep your energy up, etc. A couple weeks of bowel issues is nothing compared to cancer or half a jaw or no tongue. Get into the October group and start posting roll. They have a really good core of guys in there now dealing with same stuff you are. You can do this, but not my dipping your toe in the water. Jump in with both feet.

Where is this October group? I couldn't find it....also congrats on 1 year

Thanks Chauncey. The October group is here: topic/11679548/#new

Get in there and post roll (instructions for doing so are right in the roll post). Start getting to know those guys. It will only help make this your one and only quit.

[Chauncey]

I have sat on the toilet 6 times since yesterday morning I think I just keep going cause I have that heavy association. The worst part so far is the feeling of not completely emptying my bowels. I don't know how bad my withdrawal side effects will be as I only dipped 2-4 pouches a day for nearly a year but my lower gumline does feel kinda sore

The GI stuff will sort itself out after awhile. Drink tons of water, exercise and eat as healthy as possible early on in your quit. It'll help regulate you, keep your energy up, etc. A couple weeks of bowel issues is nothing compared to cancer or half a jaw or no tongue. Get into the October group and start posting roll. They have a really good core of guys in there now dealing with same stuff you are. You can do this, but not my dipping your toe in the water. Jump in with both feet.

Where is this October group? I couldn't find it....also congrats on 1 year

[KingNothing]

I have sat on the toilet 6 times since yesterday morning I think I just keep going cause I have that heavy association. The worst part so far is the feeling of not completely emptying my bowels. I don't know how bad my withdrawal side effects will be as I only dipped 2-4 pouches a day for nearly a year but my lower gumline does feel kinda sore

The GI stuff will sort itself out after awhile. Drink tons of water, exercise and eat as healthy as possible early on in your quit. It'll help regulate you, keep your energy up, etc. A couple weeks of bowel issues is nothing compared to cancer or half a jaw or no tongue. Get into the October group and start posting roll. They have a really good core of guys in there now dealing with same stuff you are. You can do this, but not my dipping your toe in the water. Jump in with both feet.

[Chauncey]

I have sat on the toilet 6 times since yesterday morning I think I just keep going cause I have that heavy association. The worst part so far is the feeling of not completely emptying my bowels. I don't know how bad my withdrawal side effects will be as I only dipped 2-4 pouches a day for nearly a year but my lower gumline does feel kinda sore

[fett]

Hello guys, my name is Eneu and I am writing from Brazil. Sorry about my English.I don´t speak fluently but I will try to make myself understood. I started dipping one year ago, last month I had the diagnostic of cancer on my throat. The doctor said that he can´t blame with certain tobacco chew but I should stop immediately, so I started looking for herbal chew. For my surprise there is no chew alternative in my country. I wanted to import some but with all the taxes it is impossible as each product will cost me almost 20 dollars. So I decided to produce it by myself. If any of you have a recipe please send it to me. I have already tried but the taste was horrible.I want to improve this homemade herbal chew. My e-mail is eneu_magalhaes@hotmail.com. Thanks a lot.