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Re: General Discussion - 2016
« Reply #326 on: May 23, 2016, 07:11:00 PM »
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Where do the 2014 and 2015 classes post their roll call?
click on 2014 quit groups and 2015 quit groups in the quitter group section and the tabs will open up for the individual months in each year
I only see 2007 to 2013 when I click quit groups. Weird.

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Re: General Discussion - 2016
« Reply #325 on: May 23, 2016, 04:22:00 PM »
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Where do the 2014 and 2015 classes post their roll call?
click on 2014 quit groups and 2015 quit groups in the quitter group section and the tabs will open up for the individual months in each year

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Re: General Discussion - 2016
« Reply #324 on: May 23, 2016, 04:18:00 PM »
Where do the 2014 and 2015 classes post their roll call?

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Re: General Discussion - 2016
« Reply #323 on: May 19, 2016, 11:20:00 PM »
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Just recently quit almost 5 weeks ago (31 days) after 8 years off and on.. Never thought I'd find myself following something like this but it's time to do this for good and this forum has helped so much. everything on what to expect after quitting was spot on. My anxiety is through the roof and find it hard to do anything at times. But the urge to chew is gone for the most part. Never thought something like that can alter your body to the point when you stop its torture. I look forward to counting the days into the hundreds. Motivating others and staying motivated myself! 'Sno'
Welcome Smitty, glad you found the site after being solo for a month!

You should check out the "Introductions" board and post up there with some background - will let other quitters get to know you and will help you keep track of your progress. The "general discussions" board doesn't get as much traffic, so your posts might get missed here.

You'll also need to start "posting roll" with the July pre-HOf group (based on your quit date). It's a daily promise not to use any nicotine product. Your group will help hold you accountable, offer support and expect you to so the same. You post roll by going into the "Quit Group" board and finding July pre - HOF. There will be instructions and people to help you with that there.

Roll seems silly at first, but it helps hold you accountable to your word and is considered price of admission for support on the site.

Good luck man! I'm actually fewer days quit than you, but happy to help any way I can.

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Re: General Discussion - 2016
« Reply #322 on: May 19, 2016, 09:24:00 PM »
Just recently quit almost 5 weeks ago (31 days) after 8 years off and on.. Never thought I'd find myself following something like this but it's time to do this for good and this forum has helped so much. everything on what to expect after quitting was spot on. My anxiety is through the roof and find it hard to do anything at times. But the urge to chew is gone for the most part. Never thought something like that can alter your body to the point when you stop its torture. I look forward to counting the days into the hundreds. Motivating others and staying motivated myself! 'Sno'

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Re: General Discussion - 2016
« Reply #321 on: May 12, 2016, 05:40:00 PM »
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Have any of you guys tried Jack Link's jerky chew as an alternative to dip? I just ordered some and was wondering if anyone had tried it as a replacement?
I have not tried that. I've used the Oregon Mint Snuff and recently got some Smokey Mountain. The Mint snuff is not at all the same texture as real chew, but it makes your breath smell good. The Smokey Mountain is very similar in texture and the straight flavor is very close to real. If you go to the Smokey Mountain web-site, they will "give you" 5 free cans. I put "give you" in quotes because they charged $10 SH when it only cost $3 in shipping. I find it hard to believe stuffing 5 cans in a padded envelope requires $7 worth of labor.
I tried the jerky chew, not sure if it was Jack Links or not, but it just made me hungry. Didn't really do anything for the craving. I use Smokey Mountain pretty regular when I started out, hardly use it at all now though. Whatever helps get you through it is all that matters.
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Re: General Discussion - 2016
« Reply #320 on: May 11, 2016, 05:10:00 PM »
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Have any of you guys tried Jack Link's jerky chew as an alternative to dip? I just ordered some and was wondering if anyone had tried it as a replacement?
I have not tried that. I've used the Oregon Mint Snuff and recently got some Smokey Mountain. The Mint snuff is not at all the same texture as real chew, but it makes your breath smell good. The Smokey Mountain is very similar in texture and the straight flavor is very close to real. If you go to the Smokey Mountain web-site, they will "give you" 5 free cans. I put "give you" in quotes because they charged $10 SH when it only cost $3 in shipping. I find it hard to believe stuffing 5 cans in a padded envelope requires $7 worth of labor.

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Re: General Discussion - 2016
« Reply #319 on: May 11, 2016, 04:22:00 PM »
Have any of you guys tried Jack Link's jerky chew as an alternative to dip? I just ordered some and was wondering if anyone had tried it as a replacement?

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Re: General Discussion - 2016
« Reply #318 on: May 11, 2016, 12:01:00 PM »
Stay strong, Harconan!!! I am in day 7 of my quit and would not have made it this far without the support of KTC. I honestly mean it. The brothers on this site will help look out for you and provide support when needed. Hang in there, everyone tells us it will get better and I believe it. And don't fall prey to the Nic, its very clever and will lead you to believe your kicking it, when all of a sudden you find yourself in a major battle! Do as the vet's recommend, drink lots of H2O and stay busy, and stay connected to the group!
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Re: General Discussion - 2016
« Reply #317 on: May 10, 2016, 04:48:00 PM »
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I have put the can down today am having a rough time any suggestions I am trying to keep busy. This site has helped my mind keep off of it for now. I don't know how to join a group yet.
Welcome and congrats on your decision:
Here is your quit group August 2016
also check out the Welcome Center
Every time you get a crave, get on KTC, read up there is a wealth of quit knowledge here.
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Re: General Discussion - 2016
« Reply #316 on: May 10, 2016, 04:41:00 PM »
I have put the can down today am having a rough time any suggestions I am trying to keep busy. This site has helped my mind keep off of it for now. I don't know how to join a group yet.

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Re: General Discussion - 2016
« Reply #315 on: May 10, 2016, 04:19:00 PM »
Hello everyone I took my last dip and now I'm having some fits this site has helped me so far reading through it. I don't know how to join a group yet. The thing that's really getting me right now is the feeling of it in my mouth. I have multiple sclerosis and don't want to add cancer to that I need all the help I can get.
Thank you

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Re: General Discussion - 2016
« Reply #314 on: May 08, 2016, 07:23:00 PM »
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I quite this week, Thursday the 5th was my first day without. Having dipped for 30+ years I'm making this the last time I ever have to quite. I came across KillTheCan by accident while goggling reasons to stay clean. It was the second best thing (after quitting!) that I've done this week! Just reading some of the posts and getting a better understanding of symptoms of stopping is a great help. I was not sure what was meant by "the fob" but I sure ass hell do now!!!! So, I logged in as a member on this site and plan to use it daily for support. Mid-way through day 2 and I can tell you it feels like the biggest challenge of my life. So many triggers. Someone in a blog post stated something to the effect that if you slip up and have one, you've wasted the pain you have already endured. Amen brother! Holding steady......
lol I found this site googling the "fog" symptoms
I found better help here than with anyone in the medical profession. Mainly because these quitters here are straight shooters and will tell you the truth and not what you want to hear.

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Re: General Discussion - 2016
« Reply #313 on: May 08, 2016, 07:21:00 PM »
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I quite this week, Thursday the 5th was my first day without. Having dipped for 30+ years I'm making this the last time I ever have to quite. I came across KillTheCan by accident while goggling reasons to stay clean. It was the second best thing (after quitting!) that I've done this week! Just reading some of the posts and getting a better understanding of symptoms of stopping is a great help. I was not sure what was meant by "the fob" but I sure ass hell do now!!!! So, I logged in as a member on this site and plan to use it daily for support. Mid-way through day 2 and I can tell you it feels like the biggest challenge of my life. So many triggers. Someone in a blog post stated something to the effect that if you slip up and have one, you've wasted the pain you have already endured. Amen brother! Holding steady......
Hey j-heff,

It looks like no one responded to you the other day here - I think the introductions page gets watched a little more closely.

Anyway, welcome - I hope you're still going strong. You should go to the August HOF group and start "posting roll" there daily. Basically, you check in every morning and make a promise not to use nicotine in any form for 24 hours. It will keep you accountable to your word and you'll have a group of guys who are going through the exact same thing (I'm on day 6) that can offer support.

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Re: General Discussion - 2016
« Reply #312 on: May 06, 2016, 03:39:00 PM »
I quite this week, Thursday the 5th was my first day without. Having dipped for 30+ years I'm making this the last time I ever have to quite. I came across KillTheCan by accident while goggling reasons to stay clean. It was the second best thing (after quitting!) that I've done this week! Just reading some of the posts and getting a better understanding of symptoms of stopping is a great help. I was not sure what was meant by "the fob" but I sure ass hell do now!!!! So, I logged in as a member on this site and plan to use it daily for support. Mid-way through day 2 and I can tell you it feels like the biggest challenge of my life. So many triggers. Someone in a blog post stated something to the effect that if you slip up and have one, you've wasted the pain you have already endured. Amen brother! Holding steady......
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