General Discussion - 2014

[chewie]

Hello Everyone,

I just joined the program. I had a friend recommend it to me because of the success and accountability it has given him. I'll be 40 next week and have been dipping since I was 15. I actually have not had a dip since last Thursday, August 7th 2014. It has finally came to mind that I realized if I could not kick the can, I felt like I could never accomplish anything. Plus I do not want my son dipping. He has never seen me dip. Yep, I was a ninja dipper around him. Quitting is for me, but for him too. So far, my cravings have really not been that bad. I have never been a can a day dipper anyway. Generally a can every other day. So I appreciate any support and would be glad to help others.

Welcome and congrats on a tremendous decision! Also, HUGE props on 8 days of freedom on your own!

Head over to the November 2014 HOF class and introduce yourself: topic/10423364/38/?x=90#new

Let us know how we can help!

chewie

[pstager]

Hello Everyone,

I just joined the program. I had a friend recommend it to me because of the success and accountability it has given him. I'll be 40 next week and have been dipping since I was 15. I actually have not had a dip since last Thursday, August 7th 2014. It has finally came to mind that I realized if I could not kick the can, I felt like I could never accomplish anything. Plus I do not want my son dipping. He has never seen me dip. Yep, I was a ninja dipper around him. Quitting is for me, but for him too. So far, my cravings have really not been that bad. I have never been a can a day dipper anyway. Generally a can every other day. So I appreciate any support and would be glad to help others.

[Remshot]

Hi Everyone,

I have just joined the program. I have chewed since the 7th grade. Today is my first day of quitting. I'm nervous as hell!!!! I don't want to fail, come up short, or just quit quitting. I have tried before, but I found this site and I hope I get the support from other who have dealt with this like me. I have people telling me just walk away, but they never had done this. It is harder then they think. Any insights, support you wish to give me I will take.

Welcome.

My advice - Don't dip. 'winker'

In addition, get on the site and read, read, read. Post roll, get active, establish cyber relationships that will grow into something so real, you can't believe it. We know what we say, eventhough many don't want to listen or believe us. Reach out when you need anything.

[Candoit]

Hi Everyone,

I have just joined the program. I have chewed since the 7th grade. Today is my first day of quitting. I'm nervous as hell!!!! I don't want to fail, come up short, or just quit quitting. I have tried before, but I found this site and I hope I get the support from other who have dealt with this like me. I have people telling me just walk away, but they never had done this. It is harder then they think. Any insights, support you wish to give me I will take.

I wanted to let you know that you have already started off differently this time. You are here because you realized you can't do this alone. Wether this choice was purposeful or just because, now you are faced with the most important choice of your quit....

Are you ready to put your trust in all of us, and your quit group? If the answer is yes, then start sharing the hell out of your email address and cell phone number. This constant nagging reminder that they will blow me up if I slip up. Then what's even worse, is answering the three questions.

But if you want to go through the motions, that is a choice also, but ask any of the vets around here how well that works out

There's a third option you go through the motions and you will cave....and never return.

Then after that choice you are faced with the same three options every day for the rest of your life. But the most important thing is everyone that active here is making the same choice.

So now here is the question what is your choice?

[chewbacca5]

Hey guys James here,I need to quit because I am worried. My last dip was yesterday and I have been dipping since I was 16 until my current age of 25. I started off slow in the beginning going from 1 can every 3 days until I reached a high of 1 can every day. So that is 9 years of poison to the body. I am starting to get worried because I've noticed within a year that something doesn't seem quite too right. I've been developing bad acid reflux due to my poor diet over a years span (before my poor diet I've been a gym rat for atleast 7 years with a good diet) I've started to notice that when I have these episodes of acid reflux, I notice areas of my mouth including my lips feel unusually different. It's almost like my reflux activates nerves in my mouth. This is hard for me to explain and I was really hoping someone has similar stories that can help ease my stress over this. Also, adding to this I would like to mention that certain head movements (not all of the time) make the area of my neck that meets the jaw feel somewhat uncomfortable (not painful but a noticeable feeling) I am just worried about this dipping situation, if I could I would have never of picked up this habit but we all know that's not possible.

Go to the Doctor, anything we can tell you is mostly anecdotal. See a professional, now.

Agree with Slug. If you are that worried, you need a professional, and we are not Dr's.

It's probably just your body freaking out, but it would be best to hear that from a physician after he has done a thorough exam.

Definitely hit up the doctor. But, with acid reflux, the acid that is coming up may be getting to your mouth and causing additional erosion to your gums and teeth. The neck issue could be a muscle spasm from the acid reflux episodes. When you burp from the acid reflux you are putting additional tension on muscles that you weren't before...that and your stress level is not helping the situation. Go to the doctor!!

[chewbacca5]

So I am pretty sure this is common, but did anyone deal with a sore throat after they quit? I am on day 3 and noticed a little irritation in my throat. Last time I tried to quit a number of years ago, I ended up getting sick and noticed the same thing...sore throat, congestion, etc. Just wondering if anyone else has gone through this. Then again, I could just be getting a cold.

[jw16521]

Hi Everyone,

I have just joined the program. I have chewed since the 7th grade. Today is my first day of quitting. I'm nervous as hell!!!! I don't want to fail, come up short, or just quit quitting. I have tried before, but I found this site and I hope I get the support from other who have dealt with this like me. I have people telling me just walk away, but they never had done this. It is harder then they think. Any insights, support you wish to give me I will take.

[Keddy]

Hi everyone,

I just joined here. I have chewed since I was a teenage, I am 29 yrs old as of today. I haven't chewed in a couple weeks and everything is going great so far. I joined this forum and website, because I wanted to share my experience with quitting and how bad my habit has been over the years.

Up until I quit, I was chewing every 30 minutes, or less. I would intentionally leave my office at work or find time to sit in my car or be somewhere private so I could have a dip. That right there sounds very bad, mentally blocked everything else out so I could enjoy the nicotine and dopamine rush. So since I was chewing so much, it had eaten away at productive time in life and at work, so I was less effective.

One of the major reasons I would say over the years I continued to chew, is because I am a very hyperactive person and getting a stim from dipping, would help me sit still in one place for an hour or so or more. It helped me mellow out, or atleast I thought so. But what it really did was make me not want to have discussion and/or communicate with others in my work life and personal life. Relationships for me fell apart. My habit took over my life.

I want to skip now until now, today, and how I have successfully not chewed now and not had any urges. This may come off and sound very bad, but I believe in one step at a time and sometimes if you have an addictive personality, like me, you shouldn't just stop things cold turkey.

So what I have done is drink beer. Yea, I know, sounds bad. But I am not a beer guy, usually drink liquor, but for some weird reason for me, drinking Bud Light and lighter beers curb my appetite for a dip. We are all different, and what works for me may not work for you, but maybe its worth a try?

I know this much, I am just waiting for all those toxins to leave my body because I won't ever dip again. I have treated people poorly and missed out on a lot of things over the past decade, simply to want to sit at home in front of the TV and enjoy a dip, when the truth is - I really didnt enjoy it or have a good time at all.

I hope this post is helpful to anyone that reads it.

Thanks.

Welcome Three! Lets start a new relationship, one that revolves around quitting. Here you don't have to sit in the corner and feel the pain. We're all quitting today, just like you. The fine folks in Novemenber will be your support, as well as all other members. But reach out to them, get engaged and post roll every day.

My advice, go easy on the beers, replace it with some exercise or food. While I was a user, I rarely ate breakfast, ate lunch in about 3 mins, and ate supper in about 5. All so I could have time for my fix. Now I embrace meal time, each bite is pleasure, plus I spend more time with my family.

see you on the rolls!

tarp

Freedom is NOT a move from one substance to another!
Here at KTC we learn to channel our addictive tendencies into positive, healing behaviors.

If a dumbass like me could do it, so can you.

[tarpon17]

Hi everyone,

I just joined here. I have chewed since I was a teenage, I am 29 yrs old as of today. I haven't chewed in a couple weeks and everything is going great so far. I joined this forum and website, because I wanted to share my experience with quitting and how bad my habit has been over the years.

Up until I quit, I was chewing every 30 minutes, or less. I would intentionally leave my office at work or find time to sit in my car or be somewhere private so I could have a dip. That right there sounds very bad, mentally blocked everything else out so I could enjoy the nicotine and dopamine rush. So since I was chewing so much, it had eaten away at productive time in life and at work, so I was less effective.

One of the major reasons I would say over the years I continued to chew, is because I am a very hyperactive person and getting a stim from dipping, would help me sit still in one place for an hour or so or more. It helped me mellow out, or atleast I thought so. But what it really did was make me not want to have discussion and/or communicate with others in my work life and personal life. Relationships for me fell apart. My habit took over my life.

I want to skip now until now, today, and how I have successfully not chewed now and not had any urges. This may come off and sound very bad, but I believe in one step at a time and sometimes if you have an addictive personality, like me, you shouldn't just stop things cold turkey.

So what I have done is drink beer. Yea, I know, sounds bad. But I am not a beer guy, usually drink liquor, but for some weird reason for me, drinking Bud Light and lighter beers curb my appetite for a dip. We are all different, and what works for me may not work for you, but maybe its worth a try?

I know this much, I am just waiting for all those toxins to leave my body because I won't ever dip again. I have treated people poorly and missed out on a lot of things over the past decade, simply to want to sit at home in front of the TV and enjoy a dip, when the truth is - I really didnt enjoy it or have a good time at all.

I hope this post is helpful to anyone that reads it.

Thanks.

Welcome Three! Lets start a new relationship, one that revolves around quitting. Here you don't have to sit in the corner and feel the pain. We're all quitting today, just like you. The fine folks in Novemenber will be your support, as well as all other members. But reach out to them, get engaged and post roll every day.

My advice, go easy on the beers, replace it with some exercise or food. While I was a user, I rarely ate breakfast, ate lunch in about 3 mins, and ate supper in about 5. All so I could have time for my fix. Now I embrace meal time, each bite is pleasure, plus I spend more time with my family.

see you on the rolls!

tarp

[Nolaq]

Hi everyone,

I just joined here. I have chewed since I was a teenage, I am 29 yrs old as of today. I haven't chewed in a couple weeks and everything is going great so far. I joined this forum and website, because I wanted to share my experience with quitting and how bad my habit has been over the years.

Up until I quit, I was chewing every 30 minutes, or less. I would intentionally leave my office at work or find time to sit in my car or be somewhere private so I could have a dip. That right there sounds very bad, mentally blocked everything else out so I could enjoy the nicotine and dopamine rush. So since I was chewing so much, it had eaten away at productive time in life and at work, so I was less effective.

One of the major reasons I would say over the years I continued to chew, is because I am a very hyperactive person and getting a stim from dipping, would help me sit still in one place for an hour or so or more. It helped me mellow out, or atleast I thought so. But what it really did was make me not want to have discussion and/or communicate with others in my work life and personal life. Relationships for me fell apart. My habit took over my life.

I want to skip now until now, today, and how I have successfully not chewed now and not had any urges. This may come off and sound very bad, but I believe in one step at a time and sometimes if you have an addictive personality, like me, you shouldn't just stop things cold turkey.

So what I have done is drink beer. Yea, I know, sounds bad. But I am not a beer guy, usually drink liquor, but for some weird reason for me, drinking Bud Light and lighter beers curb my appetite for a dip. We are all different, and what works for me may not work for you, but maybe its worth a try?

I know this much, I am just waiting for all those toxins to leave my body because I won't ever dip again. I have treated people poorly and missed out on a lot of things over the past decade, simply to want to sit at home in front of the TV and enjoy a dip, when the truth is - I really didnt enjoy it or have a good time at all.

I hope this post is helpful to anyone that reads it.

Thanks.

Hi. Welcome.

I think you have it a little backwards. We are not here to have you tell us how to Quit. We are here to help YOU, because as far as Quitting goes, you don't know dick about it.

Yet.

Instead of all the accolades you're expecting from everyone here on what you wrote, how about you start reading about what Quitting is all about, because it's definitely NOT about swtching from liquor to Bud Lite.

Happy Birthday, btw. I was about 29 when I finally started to pull my head out of my ass and learn that I don't know everything.

Let me know if you need any help,

-Nolaq

[threetwotwo85]

Hi everyone,

I am 29 , over a month now tobacco and chew free :)

[chewie]

As of right now, I am two days on the quit and I have a mild headache. Will taking pain medication like tylenol or an anti-inflammatory help?

It will.

It won't make your craving go away, but your headache may be helped a bit. You should also drink a shit ton of water. Flush the nic out of your body.

Congrats on day 2 and welcome!

chewie

[GaryD]

As of right now, I am two days on the quit and I have a mild headache. Will taking pain medication like tylenol or an anti-inflammatory help?

[G]

A reminder about tomorrow night and Hawk visiting chat. For those who use fake, I know the owner of Hooch has offered some freebies and/or discounts to folks who are in chat in the past.

http://blog.killthecan.org/2014/07/mark ... s-to-chat/

Bump.

[Nolaq]

Is there a way I can get notifications when someone posts on my introduction? Either email or via PM? Or if someone posts on a topic I have posted to as well? I hope this is the right place to ask such a question. If not, you can kick my ass out and tell me where to go. Thanks and as always, Quit On brothers!

Look at the bottom of this screen. Button says, "Track Topic"

Click it, and it gives you options on how to be notified if someone posts in that topic.