Here I go again, tomorrow is the last first day.

[srans]

When will the damn headaches go away though? The beginning of my quit seemed easier than the last few days.

Great job. Water, water, water. Your body and thinking machine will be going through a lot with this quit initially. Initially means first 100 days or so. Give it what it needs. water, juices, fruit. Exercise will help greatly. Worst mistake is sitting around and doing nothing, while drinking soda and eating a bag of chips.

Keep enduring my friend. It's all worth it. Quit with you today.

[Its_Got2Happen]

Thanks Zillah. It feels good to be detoxing.

Today is the beginning of day 17 and I can't believe how good it feels to be freeing myself. I have had some good days and some pretty shitty ones but the good outweigh the bad because I am still Nic free. The biggest problems I am having, besides the occasional craving, is the headaches. I'm sure this is where a bunch of the bitchiness comes from. I have tried very hard to not take any anger out on anyone and so far I feel I am succeeding. When will the damn headaches go away though? The beginning of my quit seemed easier than the last few days. I know that my brain is trying to figure out wtf is going on but I am tired of popping ibuprophen day and night.

My decision to give up alcohol for Lent has been a huge help. I see too many people cave when they drink and I am not gonna let that happen. I never, ever want to go through the withdrawals again.

Proud to be a member of the June 2014 Quit Saloon. Proud to be quit with all you quitters out there.

Awesome job Raider. You are right on track. I had a feeling that your quit was going to be strong.

Own it.

Live it.

Treat it as if your very life depends upon it.

Guess what..................................it does.

[Raider]

Thanks Zillah. It feels good to be detoxing.

Today is the beginning of day 17 and I can't believe how good it feels to be freeing myself. I have had some good days and some pretty shitty ones but the good outweigh the bad because I am still Nic free. The biggest problems I am having, besides the occasional craving, is the headaches. I'm sure this is where a bunch of the bitchiness comes from. I have tried very hard to not take any anger out on anyone and so far I feel I am succeeding. When will the damn headaches go away though? The beginning of my quit seemed easier than the last few days. I know that my brain is trying to figure out wtf is going on but I am tired of popping ibuprophen day and night.

My decision to give up alcohol for Lent has been a huge help. I see too many people cave when they drink and I am not gonna let that happen. I never, ever want to go through the withdrawals again.

Proud to be a member of the June 2014 Quit Saloon. Proud to be quit with all you quitters out there.

[ZillahCowboy]

I hope everyone here has their weekend quit plans all figured out. Mine will include being quit and staying sober. I figured stopping alcohol for Lent will make my quit a whole lot easier.

Good choice on the alcohol. Way to go Raider! Quittin' right alongside you.
Zillah

[Raider]

I hope everyone here has their weekend quit plans all figured out. Mine will include being quit and staying sober. I figured stopping alcohol for Lent will make my quit a whole lot easier.

[Raider]

Great job Raider! Looks like you have a serious quit going.

mb289

Never before has it felt so good to be a quitter. Thank God for KTC and all of you.
Keep on quitting.

[mb289]

Great job Raider! Looks like you have a serious quit going.

mb289

[Raider]

We'll the Nic bitch seems to think I am weak. Had a dentist appt today and everything went just fine. After the appt she told me it's okay to have just one dip. I went to the c store and picked up a pack of gum and threw in a pinch of Smokey Mountain.

Felt great to tell her once again to 'Finger'

[Raider]

Quitting is a wild ass ride but I love it. Today was awesome. Kept busy and Nic free. Stepped on the scale the other day and thought, oh shit I gained 4 lbs. no problem though, today I stepped on it again and am at my quitting weight. Pounding more water and eating nothing at night as of today. Damn glad to be quit with all of you. Day 14 is in the record books.

[Raider]

So I think I finally experienced the "fog". The last couple days were kind of hit and miss with how I fealt and what I remember. I fealt out of sorts and forgetful. I wouldn't say I was pissy but something just wasn't right.  Today is much more better.

The fog sucks and so do funks. They will come and go, and then start to get weaker and farther apart. You are doing good. Keep the updates coming, and stay off roofs for awhile :rolleyes:

I don't "plan" on being on a roof anytime soon. Of course my dumbass self may tell me different when the need arises. The next time will be different. I will have someone there with me, that I can promise. Maybe a better ladder too. :D

[Raider]

Failure is NOT an option!!!!!! As I see people coming back who have caved and are starting at Day 1 it kinda reminded me of my days being on Weight Watchers. I had lost 48 pounds while attending the weekly meetings and being held accountable. I forced myself to step on the scale each week. If I missed a week, I knew it and they knew it. When I had myself down to my goal weight I thought, "this shit is easy, I really don't need to go to the meetings". "I can do this myself". Well needless to say I did not follow the plan. My eating habits went back to they way they were before starting the plan and I gained most of the weight back.

I am not going to let that happen with my quit, not today anyhow. Posting Roll is more important than a lot of people know. If you are not held accountable then the old habits (addictions) will easily return. Trust me, I get it.

The Nic Bitch was seen the other day as I passed her in my truck. Her image has grown smaller and smaller in my rear view mirror but I know she is still there. She only needs for me to break down in order to catch up or maybe I just get distracted for a few minutes while she pounces. As long as I stay true to my quit and stay the course on KTC, my engine will begin running better so she will never catch up again.

As I looked out my mirror, the only thing I had to say to her was. 'Finger'

I just love using that one.
Happy Quit day to all.

[ZillahCowboy]

So I think I finally experienced the "fog". The last couple days were kind of hit and miss with how I fealt and what I remember. I fealt out of sorts and forgetful. I wouldn't say I was pissy but something just wasn't right.  Today is much more better.

The fog sucks and so do funks. They will come and go, and then start to get weaker and farther apart. You are doing good. Keep the updates coming, and stay off roofs for awhile :rolleyes:

...and like rdad says...the fogs and funks will come and go. But you know what comes in between the fogs and funks? For me it was things like: pure elation of quit, a renewed enthusiasm for life, a better bond with my wife, watching the prospect of cancer recede into the rear-view mirror, a chance to smile without regret, etc. I mean it is all good. And as those beautiful moments just start coming more frequently and expanding in duration, you will realize...Oh, man it is good to be alive!!!

I quit with you today brother.
ZC

[rdad]

So I think I finally experienced the "fog". The last couple days were kind of hit and miss with how I fealt and what I remember. I fealt out of sorts and forgetful. I wouldn't say I was pissy but something just wasn't right.  Today is much more better.

The fog sucks and so do funks. They will come and go, and then start to get weaker and farther apart. You are doing good. Keep the updates coming, and stay off roofs for awhile :rolleyes:

[Raider]

So I think I finally experienced the "fog". The last couple days were kind of hit and miss with how I fealt and what I remember. I fealt out of sorts and forgetful. I wouldn't say I was pissy but something just wasn't right. Today is much more better.

[Pinched]

End of Day 12. Today was a helluva lot better than yesterday. I decided to not do anything that could possibly kill me today, which as far as I can tell is a good thing. No craves or urges to speak of. I was too busy for any honestly. I have found that being occupied is very helpful. My jaw hurts from chewing gum (or from falling off the roof) so I switched to sunflower seeds. Took a couple pinches off Smokey Mountain and to be honest with ya'll, it probably will be the last can for me. The past 12 days have been full of events that would have normally caused me to cave but I stood strong and resisted. I try to stay up late to Post Roll around midnight because that leaves no room for error in the morning for me. For those of you who are "newbies", listen to what people are telling you. The first three days suck, the first couple weeks suck less. Good night all and happy quitting.

To end this post, all I have to say to the evil NB is    'Finger'

Good work. Hey, if the SM is working for you keep a spare in the car and/or work bag. It may save your quit one day. There is nothing wrong with the fake if it is working to keep the real stuff out of your yapper. It's just another tool.

Thanks and that is a great idea. I am fortunate that our grocery store just down the road also sells it. I will definitely have one for long road trips.

Definitely pack an extra. I no longer use fake but I always keep a fresh can on me just in case.