General Discussion - 2017

[pky1520]

TODAY IS THE DAY I QUIT forever! It's not gonna be easy but I'm not gonna keep killing myself

I love the enthusiasm! Do you have a plan for success? This site can help you develop that. It's simple, but it's not easy.

Quit one day at a time. Forever is too big. Don't worry about tomorrow, it will get here when it gets here. Make a promise to quit today. Keep that promise and make the same promise tomorrow. You quit for one day, every day.

Check out the Quit Groups. Yours will be September 2017 (September because that's when you'll reach 100 days, considered Hall of Fame at this site). Post Roll, your promise to stay quit today, and get to know the group. Those folks will be there to support you and drag your ass through the suck. It will suck but it will get better. It will get so much better.

Double your water, halve your caffeine and eliminate alcohol for the next few weeks. Buckle up my friend.

[Jabeall1]

TODAY IS THE DAY I QUIT forever! It's not gonna be easy but I'm not gonna keep killing myself

[JB65]

Hey guys, I've been dipping on and off since college and it is about time to set the tin down. I've quit a 1000 times and know how to deal with withdrawal my problem has always been staying quit and dealing with triggers. It's day two and counting.

Nice going JC. Good choice. I was just like you 670 days ago. You can do this.

[JC1]

Hey guys, I've been dipping on and off since college and it is about time to set the tin down. I've quit a 1000 times and know how to deal with withdrawal my problem has always been staying quit and dealing with triggers. It's day two and counting.

[gottadoit3]

They most definitely can be very tempting. I get the idea of getting a dip when I go and visit an outside or surrounding city and have to drive for say 30 minutes or more. Also, playing the guitar and even talking about certain topics. Working on a car is the absolute most tempting time for me! Especially when I get done, afterwards I get the urge sometimes strong.

[sfurze76]

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that was great I was thinking of making some review videos of the alternatives that I use

[DonkeyMN]

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LULZ, that is really good.

[chewie]

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[chewie]

It's great your family is involved in your quit. Most of us were ninja dippers so coming clean was a tough deal.
What are some of the toughest things you're going through? Sleep pattern? Irritable? have you kicked your dog yet?

The biggest things was irritability, especially during the first two to three weeks. After that it eased off. I warned my wife about it, and she said she would just not ask me anything of importance for the first 21 days. :) And focusing on tasks at hand without going off on many tangents in my head was (and still is) a tough one, too.

I haven't had any issues with sleep patterns or the soundness of my sleep, or kicking my dog. He would eat my S up and not think twice about it.

One of the toughest things has been that after morning coffee craving when the first dip of the day went it. That is tough to shake, but the Hooch helps with the habit piece, just not the nicotine part. It all gets easier with every day passing.

It took me forever to WANT to quit. Now that I do, no way I'm gonna cave when I am this far in.

-= HotRodRacer =-

Oh yeah. Especially when you've had a good day and you go out to eat and have a nice big meal. I always want one really bad after eating a big meal. Physical and psychological withdrawals ensue after that. Just gotta take it one moment at a time I suppose.

Man, it wasn't so much after a meal for me but total association with activities: golf, playing music, yardwork, painting, driving.

so happy to be free of that monkey after 668 days. Just as susceptible to a cave today as on Day 1. but I have tools, brotherhood, accountability, and a network of people who check on each other.

Keep you quit(s) up gents! It gets wonderfully better EDD

yep... those triggers, specifically seasonal or activity oriented ones can be brutal.

recognizing them is a HUGE first step.

here's an outstanding article my remshot that talks about them: https://www.killthecan.org/facts-figure ... s-hunting/

[JB65]

It's great your family is involved in your quit. Most of us were ninja dippers so coming clean was a tough deal.
What are some of the toughest things you're going through? Sleep pattern? Irritable? have you kicked your dog yet?

The biggest things was irritability, especially during the first two to three weeks. After that it eased off. I warned my wife about it, and she said she would just not ask me anything of importance for the first 21 days. :) And focusing on tasks at hand without going off on many tangents in my head was (and still is) a tough one, too.

I haven't had any issues with sleep patterns or the soundness of my sleep, or kicking my dog. He would eat my S up and not think twice about it.

One of the toughest things has been that after morning coffee craving when the first dip of the day went it. That is tough to shake, but the Hooch helps with the habit piece, just not the nicotine part. It all gets easier with every day passing.

It took me forever to WANT to quit. Now that I do, no way I'm gonna cave when I am this far in.

-= HotRodRacer =-

Oh yeah. Especially when you've had a good day and you go out to eat and have a nice big meal. I always want one really bad after eating a big meal. Physical and psychological withdrawals ensue after that. Just gotta take it one moment at a time I suppose.

Man, it wasn't so much after a meal for me but total association with activities: golf, playing music, yardwork, painting, driving.

so happy to be free of that monkey after 668 days. Just as susceptible to a cave today as on Day 1. but I have tools, brotherhood, accountability, and a network of people who check on each other.

Keep you quit(s) up gents! It gets wonderfully better EDD

[gottadoit3]

It's great your family is involved in your quit. Most of us were ninja dippers so coming clean was a tough deal.
What are some of the toughest things you're going through? Sleep pattern? Irritable? have you kicked your dog yet?

The biggest things was irritability, especially during the first two to three weeks. After that it eased off. I warned my wife about it, and she said she would just not ask me anything of importance for the first 21 days. :) And focusing on tasks at hand without going off on many tangents in my head was (and still is) a tough one, too.

I haven't had any issues with sleep patterns or the soundness of my sleep, or kicking my dog. He would eat my S up and not think twice about it.

One of the toughest things has been that after morning coffee craving when the first dip of the day went it. That is tough to shake, but the Hooch helps with the habit piece, just not the nicotine part. It all gets easier with every day passing.

It took me forever to WANT to quit. Now that I do, no way I'm gonna cave when I am this far in.

-= HotRodRacer =-

Oh yeah. Especially when you've had a good day and you go out to eat and have a nice big meal. I always want one really bad after eating a big meal. Physical and psychological withdrawals ensue after that. Just gotta take it one moment at a time I suppose.

[HotRodRacer]

It's great your family is involved in your quit. Most of us were ninja dippers so coming clean was a tough deal.
What are some of the toughest things you're going through? Sleep pattern? Irritable? have you kicked your dog yet?

The biggest things was irritability, especially during the first two to three weeks. After that it eased off. I warned my wife about it, and she said she would just not ask me anything of importance for the first 21 days. :) And focusing on tasks at hand without going off on many tangents in my head was (and still is) a tough one, too.

I haven't had any issues with sleep patterns or the soundness of my sleep, or kicking my dog. He would eat my S up and not think twice about it.

One of the toughest things has been that after morning coffee craving when the first dip of the day went it. That is tough to shake, but the Hooch helps with the habit piece, just not the nicotine part. It all gets easier with every day passing.

It took me forever to WANT to quit. Now that I do, no way I'm gonna cave when I am this far in.

-= HotRodRacer =-

[FISHFLORIDA]

Thanks Fish.

Not really on my own, as I have an *extremely* supportive wife who encourages the heck outta me. :)

What would you like to know?

-= HotRodRacer =-

It's great your family is involved in your quit. Most of us were ninja dippers so coming clean was a tough deal.
What are some of the toughest things you're going through? Sleep pattern? Irritable? have you kicked your dog yet?

[HotRodRacer]

Thanks Fish.

Not really on my own, as I have an *extremely* supportive wife who encourages the heck outta me. :)

What would you like to know?

-= HotRodRacer =-

[FISHFLORIDA]

Hey all...

Day 43 for me, here. Long time lurker, first time poster.

My original plan was to order Hooch snuff (which I did) and cut it with long cut Skoal to "gradually" reduce the nicotine (which I did not). After reading the posts here, I decided that cold turkey was the way to go. So on April 30th, I had my last dip at 11:00 PM that night. I don't need to tell anyone who has tried or has quit, that the first week was a bear. After that, it diminishes considerably, or at least it has for me.

I plan to get to 100 days with the help of Hooch for that pack between my cheek and gum, then work on breaking that habit as well.

51 years old, been dipping since I was 13 or so. Skoal, LC Skoal, Hawken, Cope, you name it I've probably dipped it or chewed it (Stokers, King-B twist, more).

Time to give it up. If you are thinking about quitting, commit to it and make today the day. It's hard - if it wasn't everyone would do it. But, *you* can do it, because you are a bad-ass and can overcome this.

-= HotRodRacer =-

Welcome to August HOTROD!!!!
Proud to have you with us! You're a Battlin' Bastard of August.
Tell us a little about yourself? 43 days on your own is a big deal. You've got a support group now. Make sure you exchange digits with these guys. Accountability is key to this site. Plan on posting roll every day, first thing in the morning. We pride ourselves on posting 100% here.

Time to get quit!