General Discussion - 2018

[chewie]

69Franx On Day 500 - congrats brother!
https://www.killthecan.org/69franx-on-day-500/

[chewie]

Hey all,

Just wanted to post a few things on my quit journey so far. I've been told by some much wiser(but definitely not better looking lol) individuals to get on the forum and post and not just in the GroupMe. Anyways, I'm on day 11 and things feel different this quit. My wife even tells me it seems different. To be honest, things are different, I have a group of guys and girls in my corner that have been there and it helps A LOT!

Day 1 sucked major ass. Day 2 I got hit with a head cold (sore throat, stuffy nose, itchy eyes, mucus, light cough) and that lasted for about 8 days. I'm not sure if this was a withdrawal symptom or just shitty luck, either way we got out unscathed. The small anxiety tightness in my chest was completely gone away by day 3, the fog lifted after day 3. Sleep is still messed up, some days I'll get 5-6 hours and then some days I'll get 9-10 hours. Still embracing the suck.

Chatting with fellow quitters and posting roll has really kept me on track. Another big thing I've been telling myself is that I don't have to be focused for a year or 2 or 3, I just need to stay focused for 1 day, every day. Anybody can stay focused for 1 day.

Thanks for listening to my rant.

-Menardo

Rant away brother... that's why we're here. And you're 100% right about one thing. Don't worry about 'forever'... it's too big. Take it one day at a time. Those +1's will add up before you know it.

Proud to be quit with you today!
Chewie

[Menardo]

Hey all,

Just wanted to post a few things on my quit journey so far. I've been told by some much wiser(but definitely not better looking lol) individuals to get on the forum and post and not just in the GroupMe. Anyways, I'm on day 11 and things feel different this quit. My wife even tells me it seems different. To be honest, things are different, I have a group of guys and girls in my corner that have been there and it helps A LOT!

Day 1 sucked major ass. Day 2 I got hit with a head cold (sore throat, stuffy nose, itchy eyes, mucus, light cough) and that lasted for about 8 days. I'm not sure if this was a withdrawal symptom or just shitty luck, either way we got out unscathed. The small anxiety tightness in my chest was completely gone away by day 3, the fog lifted after day 3. Sleep is still messed up, some days I'll get 5-6 hours and then some days I'll get 9-10 hours. Still embracing the suck.

Chatting with fellow quitters and posting roll has really kept me on track. Another big thing I've been telling myself is that I don't have to be focused for a year or 2 or 3, I just need to stay focused for 1 day, every day. Anybody can stay focused for 1 day.

Thanks for listening to my rant.

-Menardo

[chewie]

Minnesota Quit - MNSeeds, PMILS, Johninslp, Bags

https://www.killthecan.org/minnesota-quit-mnseeds-pmils-johninslp-bags/

[chris2alaska]

Here is another reason to stop dipping (as if saving your life is not enough):
I started having problems with my teeth in my late 20's. I had been dipping about 10 years by then. What did I do? Kept right on dipping for another 24 years. Kept having teeth issues (when you dip or smoke, brushing, flossing, and mouthwash will not help. They are no match for the nicotine and other crap in tobacco). Fast forward to this morning (Nov. 30, 2018). I had to have one root canal, one tooth extraction, and a brand new bridge built. The worst part? $3800.00 and that was just my part. I'm not rich. Just a high school teacher. That $3800.00 right here at Christmas hurts. Thank God we had it but that is money we could have spent on a trip or fixing up the house or hell, even giving it to charity to help others. Nope. Not anymore. Because of my stupidity, that money is now just gone. A needless expense. I'm on day 33 today thanks to the stories on this website (most of which are far worse than mine) and thanks to the support I've gotten. If you are on this site and looking around thinking about quitting. Do it. Now. No more excuses. Do it before you begin to lose your teeth and have to spend serious money getting them fixed. Do it before you have to be told you have cancer. Do it. Now.

Those kinds of sudden, unexpected bills hurt.  But now you can look forward to all the money you are saving by not buying a can of chew every day. (3 for me).  That will add up faster than you know it.  The other silver lining is the dentist did not tell you you have cancer, right?

Still wins brother.   

[chewie]

Samrs, Fishflorida, Miker0351 got together at Ten Penny in Pittsburgh, Pa.

https://www.killthecan.org/samrs-fishflorida-miker0351-at-ten-penny/

[Batdad]

Hi my name is Bobby and today I have finally decided it is time to quit for good. I'm looking for some people to honestly help me and in return help them. I am 34, been dipping since I was 20 and am sick and tired of dip controlling my life. I want to share my number and get a text support group if possible. Let me know if anyone wants to start a team with me or I can join theirs.
LOVE to all,
Bobby

Welcome Bobby!! Glad to have you here!!

Not sure what your quit date is, but I will assume it was recent.... Head over to March 2019 quit group and post your promise not to use nicotine today.

https://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?topic=793.msg136076#new

Then, spend the rest of the day keeping that promise, wake up tomorrow and do it again!

We try and group new quitters together, so you are all going through the same stuff at about the same time

Quit with you today

[westsidechamp17]

Hi my name is Bobby and today I have finally decided it is time to quit for good. I'm looking for some people to honestly help me and in return help them. I am 34, been dipping since I was 20 and am sick and tired of dip controlling my life. I want to share my number and get a text support group if possible. Let me know if anyone wants to start a team with me or I can join theirs.
LOVE to all,
Bobby

[smiller1207]

Here is another reason to stop dipping (as if saving your life is not enough):
I started having problems with my teeth in my late 20's. I had been dipping about 10 years by then. What did I do? Kept right on dipping for another 24 years. Kept having teeth issues (when you dip or smoke, brushing, flossing, and mouthwash will not help. They are no match for the nicotine and other crap in tobacco). Fast forward to this morning (Nov. 30, 2018). I had to have one root canal, one tooth extraction, and a brand new bridge built. The worst part? $3800.00 and that was just my part. I'm not rich. Just a high school teacher. That $3800.00 right here at Christmas hurts. Thank God we had it but that is money we could have spent on a trip or fixing up the house or hell, even giving it to charity to help others. Nope. Not anymore. Because of my stupidity, that money is now just gone. A needless expense. I'm on day 33 today thanks to the stories on this website (most of which are far worse than mine) and thanks to the support I've gotten. If you are on this site and looking around thinking about quitting. Do it. Now. No more excuses. Do it before you begin to lose your teeth and have to spend serious money getting them fixed. Do it before you have to be told you have cancer. Do it. Now.

[DesertDweller]

Hi everyone. I'm new to this forum, and found everything on here very inspiring. I started chewing when I was 18, and recently turned 24. I'd go through a can every 2-3 days. Recently I've decided to quit for good. I quit two weeks ago and failed after 5 days. Not this time. I'm 18 hours tobacco free so far and I feel a mixture of things. This is probably the hardest it's ever been in the multiple attempts I had. I believe its because my brain is aware this is the final time. I'm not going to accept failure!

I can definitely tell I'm anxious. Staying busy helps, but it's difficult. Chewing on straws is very helpful. I get an occasional irritation in my gums and jaw, but I imagine it's my bodies way of telling me it wants nicotine. Teeth ache a bit. Face feels hot, and I laugh for no reason. The idea of being free from an addiction is far more appealing to me than my perceived need. I know it's all a mind game, and I'm feeling very positive. Heading to the dentist tomorrow too, and for the first time in forever I'm not dreading the feeling of being ashamed.

If you're reading this I appreciate it. I just wanted an outlet to vent my feelings. I know my habit was mild compared to many of you (chewing a can a day just seems crazy to me) but it's difficult all the same. Anyways cheers guys.

Welcome to the group Kicken! Coming here will end up being the best and most important decision of your life. From the first time I posted I felt a sense of responsibility to everyone on this site. Then when you get to texting other quitters each morning, the accountability goes up even further. It's helps so much and is such a blessing.

I'm at day 96 after 25+ years of chewing easily a can a day. I stopped about 5 years ago for a month and it was so easy. Didn't have a single withdraw. Clearly my mind knew I'd be back. But this quit has hurt pretty much every single cell in my body, and I'm glad it has. I need to remember how I felt the first couple of weeks to keep me going. And each person is different, but for me, I can never become complacent. I can never get cocky. I'm 96 days in and there are times it feels like I'm 96 minutes in. Things obviously have gotten so much better, but the urge will be with us for the rest of our lives. We need to be deliberate with our thoughts, our actions. This nic bitch will try to get at us in every single way it knows how. Lean on your brothers and sisters for help when needed!

If you need anything, don't hesitate to contact me!

Desert Dweller - Darrell

[Keith0617]

Have you joined a quit group? The support you will receive is awesome. here is the link to the March group. https://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?topic=793.0     WUPP - wake up, piss, and make you promise to fellow quitters to stay Nic free.  Send me a message if I can help.

Keith
January 2018 group

Hi everyone. I'm new to this forum, and found everything on here very inspiring. I started chewing when I was 18, and recently turned 24. I'd go through a can every 2-3 days. Recently I've decided to quit for good. I quit two weeks ago and failed after 5 days. Not this time. I'm 18 hours tobacco free so far and I feel a mixture of things. This is probably the hardest it's ever been in the multiple attempts I had. I believe its because my brain is aware this is the final time. I'm not going to accept failure!

I can definitely tell I'm anxious. Staying busy helps, but it's difficult. Chewing on straws is very helpful. I get an occasional irritation in my gums and jaw, but I imagine it's my bodies way of telling me it wants nicotine. Teeth ache a bit. Face feels hot, and I laugh for no reason. The idea of being free from an addiction is far more appealing to me than my perceived need. I know it's all a mind game, and I'm feeling very positive. Heading to the dentist tomorrow too, and for the first time in forever I'm not dreading the feeling of being ashamed.

If you're reading this I appreciate it. I just wanted an outlet to vent my feelings. I know my habit was mild compared to many of you (chewing a can a day just seems crazy to me) but it's difficult all the same. Anyways cheers guys.

[chewie]

FDA approves groundbreaking cancer drug
https://fox8.com/2018/11/27/fda-approves-groundbreaking-cancer-drug/

[chewie]

Just curious, has any one tried melatonin  to help with sleepiness. And the anxiety? Was reading that it helps with both.

Not personally but there have been a slew of folks over the years that have used melatonin to help with sleep issues.

[Matt530]

Just curious, has any one tried melatonin  to help with sleepiness. And the anxiety? Was reading that it helps with both.

[Matt530]

Hi everyone. I'm new to this forum, and found everything on here very inspiring. I started chewing when I was 18, and recently turned 24. I'd go through a can every 2-3 days. Recently I've decided to quit for good. I quit two weeks ago and failed after 5 days. Not this time. I'm 18 hours tobacco free so far and I feel a mixture of things. This is probably the hardest it's ever been in the multiple attempts I had. I believe its because my brain is aware this is the final time. I'm not going to accept failure!

I can definitely tell I'm anxious. Staying busy helps, but it's difficult. Chewing on straws is very helpful. I get an occasional irritation in my gums and jaw, but I imagine it's my bodies way of telling me it wants nicotine. Teeth ache a bit. Face feels hot, and I laugh for no reason. The idea of being free from an addiction is far more appealing to me than my perceived need. I know it's all a mind game, and I'm feeling very positive. Heading to the dentist tomorrow too, and for the first time in forever I'm not dreading the feeling of being ashamed.

If you're reading this I appreciate it. I just wanted an outlet to vent my feelings. I know my habit was mild compared to many of you (chewing a can a day just seems crazy to me) but it's difficult all the same. Anyways cheers guys.

I agree with you.  Your mind knows when you're serious and it just feels different.  The best way to be sure you are quit today is to get yourself on roll.  You will be in the March 2019 group.  Read how to post roll from the main page and then go post roll.  Nothing like the first time getting your name on roll knowing this is it, I quit!  We quit one day at a time.  No matter how bad it gets, tobacco is not an option.  We are quit.  Welcome and be sure to drink the kool aid.  This place will keep you quit if you let it.

just wanted to welcome you,  yes it can be a though road, trust me I've struggled there many days so far in my quit. But I'm starting to feel all those feeling starting to fade slightly. If ya need anything at all send me a message.