General Discussion - 2015

[Rusty1959]

Hope I'm posting this correctly and in the right spot. This is my 21st day and finally figured out how to do roll call yesterday (I think). Anyway, for the first time in nearly 40 years Skoal isn't the first thing I think about when I get up in the morning. When I want to dip I just think of my 15 month old grandson and know I don't want him to see me or smell my breath with that crap in my mouth. I know my wife is pleased as well. We just moved to Florida to be near the grandkids and to start a new business. The cost of chew in Florida is crazy high. Like $7 can!!! Another reason to quit. The cravings are not near as bad but I know I am not out of the woods yet (may never be) My question for you long time quitters: I feel like crap! I am super tired by 9:00 PM, diarrhea, head doesn't hurt but just feel's blah. I feel anxious and shaky. Is this normal nicotine withdrawal?

[chewie]

Rest In Peace Gruen VonBehrens
http://blog.killthecan.org/2015/09/rest ... onbehrens/

[jaker]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADJrKw9GV5s

this is a pretty tough video to watch and it is long but it is super helpful and adds some perspective. please take some time to watch at least some of it. it has definitely fueled my quit today.

i also learned that Gruen Von Behrens the speaker in this video recently lost his battle with cancer. keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers as we all continue to battle what has killed this man.

[drstober]

About to finish Day #5. Cravings are there but gum has helped. I decided to quit after being sick with canker sores for 3 days. I had no desire to chew during that time. So I figured the nicotine had left my system, so why not continue. So far not too bad. I was a can and a 1/2 a week for many years. After my last quit, I turned to pouches which was way too convenient and often left in my mouth for hours. Glad I decided to stop again. This group is great! Good luck everyone!

Welcome aboard! Way to seize the opportunity and run with it.

I'd recommend heading over to December 2015 and post roll. Take a look around and introduce yourself.

One thing I'd say is, you didn't stop again. Your "last quit" was just a stoppage. This time, you can be quit by being quit today. Tomorrow, you can quit then. Just make a promise not to use nicotine for that day, one day at a time, every damn day, and you are quit. No luck required. Just keeping a promise.

You can keep a promise right?

[Chris1rt]

About to finish Day #5. Cravings are there but gum has helped. I decided to quit after being sick with canker sores for 3 days. I had no desire to chew during that time. So I figured the nicotine had left my system, so why not continue. So far not too bad. I was a can and a 1/2 a week for many years. After my last quit, I turned to pouches which was way too convenient and often left in my mouth for hours. Glad I decided to stop again. This group is great! Good luck everyone!

[drstober]

Where is roll call for Sept 2015 located?

Thanks,

Day 1

Congrats on your day 1!

You'll actually be posting roll with December 2015. The month is based on when you'll reach 100 days and join our hall of fame.

Mosey on over to December, get yourself on roll, and take a moment to introduce yourself. Drink lots of water and hold on tight. The first few days can be rough. But, you'll only have to do them once.

[FamilyMan2015]

Where is roll call for Sept 2015 located?

Thanks,

Day 1

[LA_deskdog]

Good news...
City of Los Angeles is taking up a plan to ban smokeless tobacco from all baseball fields. This would include parks, schools and even Dodgers Stadium.

[Bigcat]

Sometimes when it gets bad in the beginning I was quitting for 15 minutes at a time. I broke it down to time frames I knew I could win.

[Xcopeman]

I am with you. Day 4 for me and I have certainly had the ups and downs. I have finally admitted to myself that I am an addict. I will always be a recovering dipper. I just keep believing that I cannot have another dip. Previous attempts to quit have been unsuccessful because I wasn't doing it for myself. I was always looking for a way to sneak a chew her and there. No more! Though I may crave, I will not cave. I tell myself that all day every day.

[JBird]

On Day 4. The nic should be gone, but the cravings remain. This is not easy. Trying to retrain my brain. I am so used to putting a dip in during various activities, including work...which is where I'm at right now. On day 3, my cravings were aweful in the afternoon, but mostly went away at night. I finally told the kids last night what i was up to and going through. They're ecstatic. I didn't want to tell them too soon, in case I caved, couldn't quit this time and felt like a real dissapointment. This website and support group keeps me going when I feel the cravings and feel like shit. I turn to it and keep plowing forward.

[Kize]

I'm on day 22. I'm still having some crappy days but it has gotten better. And it's better than dipping the poison. Today's my daughters birthday so I'm staying focused on the blessings in my life. Hang in there.....better days to come

[KingNothing]

Today is day 1 of my quit. A lot anxious. Been chewing for 22 years, about 2 - 3 cans a week. I did quit 8 years ago for about six months. Wish that would have lasted, but I succumbed to the pressure of work at the end of summer and before you knew it, i popped a dip in. Thought i could be a casual user....yah right. Ya know, only a couple of chews a day sort of as a reward. A reward for what...I have no idea. so hear I am. Been struggling for a bit in my head for a few weeks about quitting. I started cutting back. My last can lasted me 9 days. This morning I threw my can of Kodiak out. Wish me Luck...I will be in touch.

OMG. The last hour has been hell. I don't remember it being this bad the last time.

Embrace the suck, post roll and drink tons of water.

It'll suck til it doesn't. It's the price you have to pay for poisoning yourself. That being said, every day you stay quit is another day of freedom, even if it sucks.

Your worst day of quitting is better than your best day dipping.

[Idaho Spuds]

Today is day 1 of my quit. A lot anxious. Been chewing for 22 years, about 2 - 3 cans a week. I did quit 8 years ago for about six months. Wish that would have lasted, but I succumbed to the pressure of work at the end of summer and before you knew it, i popped a dip in. Thought i could be a casual user....yah right. Ya know, only a couple of chews a day sort of as a reward. A reward for what...I have no idea. so hear I am. Been struggling for a bit in my head for a few weeks about quitting. I started cutting back. My last can lasted me 9 days. This morning I threw my can of Kodiak out. Wish me Luck...I will be in touch.

OMG. The last hour has been hell. I don't remember it being this bad the last time.

Embrace the suck, post roll and drink tons of water.

[JBird]

Today is day 1 of my quit. A lot anxious. Been chewing for 22 years, about 2 - 3 cans a week. I did quit 8 years ago for about six months. Wish that would have lasted, but I succumbed to the pressure of work at the end of summer and before you knew it, i popped a dip in. Thought i could be a casual user....yah right. Ya know, only a couple of chews a day sort of as a reward. A reward for what...I have no idea. so hear I am. Been struggling for a bit in my head for a few weeks about quitting. I started cutting back. My last can lasted me 9 days. This morning I threw my can of Kodiak out. Wish me Luck...I will be in touch.

OMG. The last hour has been hell. I don't remember it being this bad the last time.