General Discussion - 2016

[ChickDip]

'bang head' I have been chewing for about 25 years, Copenhagen then the Grizzly. I have been on about 3 cans a day for the past 10 years. My 13 year old daughter has been ill and was hospitalized this week. 26 hours ago (which would allow me to post day 1 I think but I don't know where) I said "Honey, if you can fight, I can fight" and emptied it all into the trash. I found this site and thought you could help. The mental portion is there but god I don't know which one of us feels crappier right now I was throwing up this morning. I realize I may be in the upper tier of withdrawal symptoms here but any help you can give me would be great. Feel free to e-mail me, I am new to this site.

Just Start reading and I will pray for you and your daughter. Get help here and wherever you can

You have a whole community supporting you here. Sometimes it's tough love but it will keep you in check. Get on a roll call and attack each day with the promise not to use. I quit with you today. And your daughter is also in my prayers.

and "poof" here and gone in one day.

read your email and your PM next time you are on here.

You were in live chat, gave some promises.
Only good promises are those you keep bro.
You're gonna have to want this bad for yourself , when you do, come back and post roll every day.

[mcsnapper1]

Posted this in my group but it got hidden pretty quick with roll posts etc. Thanks!:

So I know most of us ignored weird crap that we shouldn't have while we were still dipping...anyone have this happen?:

My cheeks occasionally twitch/spasm. It seems to come in waves possibly or at least I don't notice it for awhile and then notice it a lot. It's happens up above my upper lip, kinda near the corners of my mouth but higher and a bit more to the inside of my face (most often the left side). I didn't store my dip in my upper lip FYI.

Thanks

Edit: This is happening now and before I quit (guessing it's been happening for a year or so)

Thanks again!

Yes, that was happening to be before I quit, and still did maybe a week or so into quit, but I haven't noticed it happening lately.

[agziolkow]

Posted this in my group but it got hidden pretty quick with roll posts etc. Thanks!:

So I know most of us ignored weird crap that we shouldn't have while we were still dipping...anyone have this happen?:

My cheeks occasionally twitch/spasm. It seems to come in waves possibly or at least I don't notice it for awhile and then notice it a lot. It's happens up above my upper lip, kinda near the corners of my mouth but higher and a bit more to the inside of my face (most often the left side). I didn't store my dip in my upper lip FYI.

Thanks

Edit: This is happening now and before I quit (guessing it's been happening for a year or so)

Thanks again!

[Cope30]

Man you got to love the KTC community, I think I would have gone crazy by now if this site was not in place. All you have to do is exchange some digits from other quitters who have experienced what you are going thru. It sure helps knowing that your not the only one that is out there struggling. The wife says she understands, and wants me off my phone and computer when I am having a hard time, but the Brotherhood has been there, done that and can ensure me that it is going to get better. I guess I just want to say, Thanks to all of those in the Brotherhood who are just digits away.

[DjPorkchop]

Thanks for the words of encouragement, Ray. I do have some Smokey Mountain coming in on Monday, had to order it online, the Wal-marts around me did not carry it. Been chewing the heck out of gum and drinking tons of water, no alcohol. Staying away from beer for awhile. I just think it will help in the long run.

I'm not sure I really understand the quit group, I think I found mine but wasn't quite sure how to post. There seemed to be a little drama, so I'll check back in later on.

I'll nose around the boards some more and see what I can find. I've already gotten so much good stuff, I truly believe I'll quite this time and finding this site has helped a ton already.

Thank you, again,


Mike

About the drama. lol It happens. When you get a bunch of swinging dicks together in one place, there is bound to be some friction. I would ignore it and enjoy your quit. The sooner you get involved in a quit group the better off you will be. Once you are on the hook for accountability every day it puts things in to perspective.

Shoot me a PM or let me know if you need any help.

Stay quit man!!

Ray

[mikharr123]

Thanks for the words of encouragement, Ray. I do have some Smokey Mountain coming in on Monday, had to order it online, the Wal-marts around me did not carry it. Been chewing the heck out of gum and drinking tons of water, no alcohol. Staying away from beer for awhile. I just think it will help in the long run.

I'm not sure I really understand the quit group, I think I found mine but wasn't quite sure how to post. There seemed to be a little drama, so I'll check back in later on.

I'll nose around the boards some more and see what I can find. I've already gotten so much good stuff, I truly believe I'll quite this time and finding this site has helped a ton already.

Thank you, again,


Mike

[DjPorkchop]

Into Day 2 of my quit. 30+ years of dipping Skoal. There have been a few tough moments so far, but hanging tough.

Hang in there man.

To help with the oral fixation you could use coffee pouches, fake dip like Hooch or Smokey Mountain, or gum and or seeds.

I would read as much as you can possibly tolerate then read a bit more just because. Words of wisdom is great stuff as well as the hall of fame speeches.

Get involved in your quit group and join in on discussions in other groups. Don't be afraid to jump around and say hello. And I know it sounds stupid exchanging numbers with 100% complete strangers but it is all part of the process. I have forgot to post roll and my phone went nuts with folks genuinely caring about my well being and after I confirmed all was well with me and I was still quit, they mentioned I wasnt on roll for the day. Your fellow group members do care about you and your quit.

By the way, if no one has said by now, get plenty of exercise when the craves hit and drink LOADS of water.

Take care and stay quit brother. I quit with you ever damn day!!

Ray

[mikharr123]

Into Day 2 of my quit. 30+ years of dipping Skoal. There have been a few tough moments so far, but hanging tough.

[Forgoodthistime]

So I had a realization today. Since quitting for the last 37 days my marriage has gotten better. There is more times of laughter and cuteness and flirting I guess. I think the time I was with my wife I've been hiding the fact that I was dipping and it made me self conscious. On top of that I think part of me was resenting the fact that I couldn't dip when I was at home since it was my secret. Yet another reason I am so happy to have quit this disgusting habit. Stay strong in the quit people. One day at a time.

[woodbury]

Happy 2016 quitters!!!

[woodbury]

Happy 2016 quitters!!!

[Forgoodthistime]

'bang head' I have been chewing for about 25 years, Copenhagen then the Grizzly. I have been on about 3 cans a day for the past 10 years. My 13 year old daughter has been ill and was hospitalized this week. 26 hours ago (which would allow me to post day 1 I think but I don't know where) I said "Honey, if you can fight, I can fight" and emptied it all into the trash. I found this site and thought you could help. The mental portion is there but god I don't know which one of us feels crappier right now I was throwing up this morning. I realize I may be in the upper tier of withdrawal symptoms here but any help you can give me would be great. Feel free to e-mail me, I am new to this site.

Just Start reading and I will pray for you and your daughter. Get help here and wherever you can

You have a whole community supporting you here. Sometimes it's tough love but it will keep you in check. Get on a roll call and attack each day with the promise not to use. I quit with you today. And your daughter is also in my prayers.

[Forgoodthistime]

One week out. Went from a tin of Kodiac a day for 4-5 years to using 4-6 mg of nicorette losenges the first few days. I feel like I need the nicotine less and less. I didn't need a losenge yesterday. I'm using nicks mint chew to fill the routine. At this point, the routine is the hardest thing to get over. Feels like I'm kind of cheating a little bit using the nicks and nicorette as a crutch. I'm ready to kick this stuff. I've had no desire to go get another tin yet. Plan is to stop the nicorette by the end of February. Maybe set a date to cut off the nicks after that. Anybody have any thoughts?

You need to get rid of nic altogether. When you allow the little bit in it leaves the door open for a relapse. I'm talking from experience. I tried the same method in the past. It is hard to quit. There's no way around it. Get on a roll. Make the promise not to use ANY form of nicotine each day and take it one day at a time.

[HenryJonesJr]

One week out. Went from a tin of Kodiac a day for 4-5 years to using 4-6 mg of nicorette losenges the first few days. I feel like I need the nicotine less and less. I didn't need a losenge yesterday. I'm using nicks mint chew to fill the routine. At this point, the routine is the hardest thing to get over. Feels like I'm kind of cheating a little bit using the nicks and nicorette as a crutch. I'm ready to kick this stuff. I've had no desire to go get another tin yet. Plan is to stop the nicorette by the end of February. Maybe set a date to cut off the nicks after that. Anybody have any thoughts?

[kramer]

'bang head' I have been chewing for about 25 years, Copenhagen then the Grizzly. I have been on about 3 cans a day for the past 10 years. My 13 year old daughter has been ill and was hospitalized this week. 26 hours ago (which would allow me to post day 1 I think but I don't know where) I said "Honey, if you can fight, I can fight" and emptied it all into the trash. I found this site and thought you could help. The mental portion is there but god I don't know which one of us feels crappier right now I was throwing up this morning. I realize I may be in the upper tier of withdrawal symptoms here but any help you can give me would be great. Feel free to e-mail me, I am new to this site.

Just Start reading and I will pray for you and your daughter. Get help here and wherever you can

Get into the May 2016 group and stay strong by taking this one day at a time.