Day 1 Introduction

[boomersooner007]

I had my first dip dream last night in 26 days. I had a dip in and didn't even realize it. Once I did, I was like wtf??? I just ruined my streak??? Then my buddy turns to me and goes, no man, you've got in some fake stuff that's actually pretty good. My other buddy goes yeah man, that fake stuff is good shit. It felt so real it was crazy. Once I finally woke up and realized it was just a dream, I had such a sense of relief. I was like hell yeah. Signing in on roll call and adding one more day to it. Staying quit isn't always easy, but life isn't easy. Gotta be tough. "Much Tougher"

Boomer

[Jayhawk]

Nice Job Boomer. Keep pushing - you are looking good. I don't care if it is day 7 or day 60, everyday is a victory.

Keep on going brother - I'm right here with you.

- Jayhawk

[srans]

I haven't really posted much on my intro, but I decided to start posting more to keep it kind of as a journal so I can go back and read how shitty quitting was so I never have to do it again. Today, I am on day 19. I'm actually really proud of myself. This is the longest I've been in 15 years without a dip.

The first few days were brutal. I couldn't think. Everything was just foggy. I had no clue what I was doing. Multiple times I thought to myself, why am I quitting? I love dipping. Then my brain would switch over and say you're quitting because you're smart, you love your wife, and you will love your future kids and would like to be there for them as long as possible.

After about day 5 or 6 things got better. I remember hitting day 7 and was like, wow, it's already been a week!!!! Then the cravings started coming and I wanted to bash someones head in. Some were worse than others, but I made it. I remember the amount of pride I had when I hit 10 day. Double digits. That's insane. Now, tomorrow will be 20 days. Another milestone. Everyday, I feel like I'm getting stronger and stronger, but I know I must always be careful. I have to quit everyday and take it one day at a time.

I met up with CBird last night for food and drinks. I'm really thankful that guy lives so close to me because he is a great person for support. When I'm down, or struggling, he can help me get through it. I will definitely use him as a crutch to get me through the tough times. I've also been talking to Haas0311. Even though we just "met" and he's in Houston and I'm in Dallas, it feels like we've been buddies for years. We'll text back and forth just shooting the shit and making sure we're staying strong and still quit. He's also going to be a good brother to help me quit.

That's all for now. I'll try to update my intro at least once a week so I can look back at my progress and hopefully help some other young person one day.

October 2013 Duck Fips
"Much Tougher"
Boomer

Here is a quitter folks. Proud to be quit with you.

[boomersooner007]

I haven't really posted much on my intro, but I decided to start posting more to keep it kind of as a journal so I can go back and read how shitty quitting was so I never have to do it again. Today, I am on day 19. I'm actually really proud of myself. This is the longest I've been in 15 years without a dip.

The first few days were brutal. I couldn't think. Everything was just foggy. I had no clue what I was doing. Multiple times I thought to myself, why am I quitting? I love dipping. Then my brain would switch over and say you're quitting because you're smart, you love your wife, and you will love your future kids and would like to be there for them as long as possible.

After about day 5 or 6 things got better. I remember hitting day 7 and was like, wow, it's already been a week!!!! Then the cravings started coming and I wanted to bash someones head in. Some were worse than others, but I made it. I remember the amount of pride I had when I hit 10 day. Double digits. That's insane. Now, tomorrow will be 20 days. Another milestone. Everyday, I feel like I'm getting stronger and stronger, but I know I must always be careful. I have to quit everyday and take it one day at a time.

I met up with CBird last night for food and drinks. I'm really thankful that guy lives so close to me because he is a great person for support. When I'm down, or struggling, he can help me get through it. I will definitely use him as a crutch to get me through the tough times. I've also been talking to Haas0311. Even though we just "met" and he's in Houston and I'm in Dallas, it feels like we've been buddies for years. We'll text back and forth just shooting the shit and making sure we're staying strong and still quit. He's also going to be a good brother to help me quit.

That's all for now. I'll try to update my intro at least once a week so I can look back at my progress and hopefully help some other young person one day.

October 2013 Duck Fips
"Much Tougher"
Boomer

[Jayhawk]

Hey Boomer - saw you are posting roll, great, keep it up.

Hope the fog isn't too much of a bitch to you. Just embrace it and work through it. Mine lasted about a month, and it sucked!

Keep going. We are here with you. Quit on brother.

Proud to be quit with you.

-Jayhawk

[boomersooner007]

Me too. Well, actually live in Carrollton, but not too many know where that is...unless you live in Dallas.

[Grizzly addict]

Dallas

[boomersooner007]

The game plan is to not drink very much over the holiday weekend so I can keep to my plan. It sucks so far, but I know it will get better.

I know there was a page for where everyone is from, shoot I signed up on it, but now I can't find it. Where in Texas are you from?

[Grizzly addict]

another texan, good to have you. I am on day 17, here is my advise.....dont plan on getting much work done for a week, 4th of July week may help you here.... sleep in if you can, change your routine up, fuck schedules, get quit. Work out, walk, sweat, drink water. Every craving you have, dont ignore it, fight it, fight through it. Make this shit a challenge, you are not a pussy, fight the craving, beat it! Again, dont worry about anything but your quit right now, fuck work (if you can), get some excersice, drink water and do what you need to do to sleep. PM me for anything, get some phone numbers--you can Quit if I did, i promise.

[Dougie]

Yep. What sucks is right after eating lunch. After breakfast wasn't too bad, but I ate lunch, got back to work, and was like hell yeah. I'll pop a fatty and knock this shit out. Then was like, dang it. Nope. Not today. Not tomorrow. Not ever again. I'll make it.

Quit all day long- learn to have a nice stick of gum or whatever else- it gets easier everyday-

[boomersooner007]

Yep. What sucks is right after eating lunch. After breakfast wasn't too bad, but I ate lunch, got back to work, and was like hell yeah. I'll pop a fatty and knock this shit out. Then was like, dang it. Nope. Not today. Not tomorrow. Not ever again. I'll make it.

[Evil_Won]

Good job posting that Day 1. Now keep your word.

My suggestion now is to Get Involved:
Read: Introductions and HOF Speeches. Read the banter in other groups. Read the non-dip discussions in the Wilcard section when you want to get away from thoughts of dip. By doing this you will realize that you are not alone in the feeling you are having. You will gain strength through others. And, you will get to know these people on a personal level, which adds accountability.

Send out a few PMs:
Send out a PM to someone in your group, or to someone that posted something that you related to. Offer your phone number. I bet you will get a phone number in return. Store those numbers in your phone and USE THEM in a moment of weakness. Sending a text out has prevented me from caving more than a few times. Sometimes I didn’t even need a response, just taking a few seconds to text was all it took to get me thinking straight again. Other times the response I got was, “you do NOT have permission to cave”, which I took to heart.

Every tool you need to QUIT and remain QUIT is here, for free, but you have to want it. No one can quit for you, but we can offer support whenever you need it.

[boomersooner007]

Haha. I'm a Texan...but I went to OU, so I'm a Sooner. Best of both worlds!!!! Thanks fo having my back guys. I feel like this is the first time I have a support system who will help me get through this.

[Bean]

Congrats on a great choice, Boomer!!! Just take it one day at a time. You can do this, brother.

Clear thinking may be a little farther off for an Okie like you :lol: Just kidding!!! Welcome to the fight. Post roll, read all you can and repeat. You've taken the first step, we've got your back from now on...

[boomersooner007]

I'm looking forward to being able to think. I know day 1 can't be as bad as day 2 or day 3 and so on. But like it says, I'm not worried about those days right now. I'm worried about day 1 today and I'll worry about day 2 tomorrow. I'm just ready to not worry about it. Damn tobacco.