Day 6 - Quit Attempt 430787324

[Grizzly25]

Just saw you posted roll and survived bowling night...well done, brother!!!  You da man.

Thanks for the encouraging words.

Bowling wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. I felt proud when I saw other guys chewing, knowing that I had overcome what they were still bowing too. I was even offered a cigarette and I turned it down. No more. I'm through. All nicotine ever did for me was make me feel like crap and make me bowl lousy. Whenever I think about chew, I think about having to get a big tumor removed from my face. Nicotine is pointless. We force it on ourselves until we need it when we were just fine as we were.

The way I see it my regular life was is trigger. I fed my addiction while watching my favorite TV shows, working on my car, working on a big project at work, after meals, playing video games etc.. I couldn't enjoy anything without a dip. It's up to me to face these situations and get it through my head that I can enjoy these things without a bulge of death in my lip.

Yep, its up to you all the way. BUT you have a world of support on this site if you ask for it. We will help you in your moment of weakness if you have one, either as compassion or a kick in the ass. Better yet, embrace the site and be a leader in your group, post roll early everyday and your odds get even better that you can handle your own weak moments. Exchange numbers with people and text/call them and get enngaged.

Great start vlassic!

If I see someone struggling I'll give it a shot. Thanks.

Great job avoiding the cave and keeping your quit in perspective!

Continue to drink a ton of water and keep your self busy protect your quit dont get complacent!!!

Trade numbers with people and dive into your quit it makes your accountability even more effective!

Great job again and thats just one hurdle of many many many more to come but keep your word post roll and you will get thru this!

[vlassic]

Just saw you posted roll and survived bowling night...well done, brother!!!  You da man.

Thanks for the encouraging words.

Bowling wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. I felt proud when I saw other guys chewing, knowing that I had overcome what they were still bowing too. I was even offered a cigarette and I turned it down. No more. I'm through. All nicotine ever did for me was make me feel like crap and make me bowl lousy. Whenever I think about chew, I think about having to get a big tumor removed from my face. Nicotine is pointless. We force it on ourselves until we need it when we were just fine as we were.

The way I see it my regular life was is trigger. I fed my addiction while watching my favorite TV shows, working on my car, working on a big project at work, after meals, playing video games etc.. I couldn't enjoy anything without a dip. It's up to me to face these situations and get it through my head that I can enjoy these things without a bulge of death in my lip.

Yep, its up to you all the way. BUT you have a world of support on this site if you ask for it. We will help you in your moment of weakness if you have one, either as compassion or a kick in the ass. Better yet, embrace the site and be a leader in your group, post roll early everyday and your odds get even better that you can handle your own weak moments. Exchange numbers with people and text/call them and get enngaged.

Great start vlassic!

If I see someone struggling I'll give it a shot. Thanks.

[DW3]

Just saw you posted roll and survived bowling night...well done, brother!!!  You da man.

Thanks for the encouraging words.

Bowling wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. I felt proud when I saw other guys chewing, knowing that I had overcome what they were still bowing too. I was even offered a cigarette and I turned it down. No more. I'm through. All nicotine ever did for me was make me feel like crap and make me bowl lousy. Whenever I think about chew, I think about having to get a big tumor removed from my face. Nicotine is pointless. We force it on ourselves until we need it when we were just fine as we were.

The way I see it my regular life was is trigger. I fed my addiction while watching my favorite TV shows, working on my car, working on a big project at work, after meals, playing video games etc.. I couldn't enjoy anything without a dip. It's up to me to face these situations and get it through my head that I can enjoy these things without a bulge of death in my lip.

Yep, its up to you all the way. BUT you have a world of support on this site if you ask for it. We will help you in your moment of weakness if you have one, either as compassion or a kick in the ass. Better yet, embrace the site and be a leader in your group, post roll early everyday and your odds get even better that you can handle your own weak moments. Exchange numbers with people and text/call them and get enngaged.

Great start vlassic!

[vlassic]

Just saw you posted roll and survived bowling night...well done, brother!!! You da man.

Thanks for the encouraging words.

Bowling wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. I felt proud when I saw other guys chewing, knowing that I had overcome what they were still bowing too. I was even offered a cigarette and I turned it down. No more. I'm through. All nicotine ever did for me was make me feel like crap and make me bowl lousy. Whenever I think about chew, I think about having to get a big tumor removed from my face. Nicotine is pointless. We force it on ourselves until we need it when we were just fine as we were.

The way I see it my regular life was is trigger. I fed my addiction while watching my favorite TV shows, working on my car, working on a big project at work, after meals, playing video games etc.. I couldn't enjoy anything without a dip. It's up to me to face these situations and get it through my head that I can enjoy these things without a bulge of death in my lip.

[Bean]

Just saw you posted roll and survived bowling night...well done, brother!!! You da man.

[Bean]

Vlassic,

When you post roll, you give your word. This site is about accountability...we depend on you to keep your word, you depend on us to do the same. We're in this together, brother.

When I say I'm giving my word, I mean that I can guarantee to you that no matter what the fuck happens today I will not put any goddam nicotine in my fucking body today!!! And I will do whatever I have to do to keep my word. Think about that..."whatever I have to do to keep my word." And I trust that you are doing all you can to keep your word.

I don't judge or criticize. If you say you can handle bowling, I'll take your word on it. But be careful. Why make this harder than it has to be? If you're serious about quitting, start making good choices. Stay away from triggers. IT IS LIFE AND DEATH we're talking about here.

Yes, it is that serious. It is deadly serious. Nobody can do this for you. Quitting is not a gradual process. Quitting is done by going cold turkey, one one one day at a time. Read the Kern family story. Read HOF speeches. Read all you can on this site. You and your buddies can bowl for many years to come if you commit yourself to this now.

[jonathanrivers]

My name is Ethan, (Heh, HI ETHAN)

I'm 27 and I've been chewing since I was 15. A lot of friends in high school did it and it made us real men I guess. I've tried to quit by myself multiple times with no success. This time I have a girlfriend that has helped me stay the course big time. I'm on day 6 of cold turkey minus 2 Black  Mild cigars I cheated with to get me through the weekend. The weekend was a bitch but weekdays are okay because I have a very busy job. I'm a Network and Systems Administrator for the local school district.

Whenever I'm tempted to go get a can of chew, I ask myself why. I have yet to give myself a good answer and that has kept me from buying a new can so far.

Just thought I'd introduce myself and start telling my story.

Congrats on your decision. Coincidentally, we've been chewing one of your new June brothers ass out over in May over smoking a cigar this weekend.

Now that you know, you know. No cigar (even if you don't inhale), no nic patches, etc.

Welcome, brother.

[vlassic]

Rgr on the no nicotine "cheating" is caving. I'll post roll starting tomorrow morning claiming day one. I haven't had anything yesterday or today and I'm feeling pretty good.

I stayed up late last night and read through the resources on the site. I really got a kick out of the top 100 reasons to quit. I thought I was the only person that did some of those things. To know that I'm not alone makes me feel fucking empowered.

Tonight is bowling night. Lots of temptation but I'm not too worried I've been mentally preparing.

Why not post Day 2 today (since you had nothing yesterday or today) and be done with it? There is never a better day to post roll than today.

Alright just posted roll. Hope I did it right.

[Frazzled]

Rgr on the no nicotine "cheating" is caving. I'll post roll starting tomorrow morning claiming day one. I haven't had anything yesterday or today and I'm feeling pretty good.

I stayed up late last night and read through the resources on the site. I really got a kick out of the top 100 reasons to quit. I thought I was the only person that did some of those things. To know that I'm not alone makes me feel fucking empowered.

Tonight is bowling night. Lots of temptation but I'm not too worried I've been mentally preparing.

Why not post Day 2 today (since you had nothing yesterday or today) and be done with it? There is never a better day to post roll than today.

[vlassic]

Rgr on the no nicotine "cheating" is caving. I'll post roll starting tomorrow morning claiming day one. I haven't had anything yesterday or today and I'm feeling pretty good.

I stayed up late last night and read through the resources on the site. I really got a kick out of the top 100 reasons to quit. I thought I was the only person that did some of those things. To know that I'm not alone makes me feel fucking empowered.

Tonight is bowling night. Lots of temptation but I'm not too worried I've been mentally preparing.

[cbird65]

Good decision on kicking Ms. Niccy to the curb. This site can be helpful. There are no short cuts, but here are some links that will help you navigate this site. Rule number one, this is a no nicotine site, period, end of story.

Biggest thing to do is get acquainted with this site. Highly recommend you go here: WELCOME CENTER

What to Expect When You Quit Dipping

This a a no nicotine site, period, end of story.

We "Post Roll Call" daily ( our promise to ourselves and to our brothers not to use nicotine today)- We DO THIS DAILY
Make posting roll the first step of your daily proactive quit.


This will help you post correctly:How to post roll

Where to post roll call: PRE HOF JUNE 2012

Where to practice/ test/ reply/posting/roll call:Test Thread

See what the library has: Library

PM if I can help

[Bruce]

My name is Ethan, (Heh, HI ETHAN)

I'm 27 and I've been chewing since I was 15. A lot of friends in high school did it and it made us real men I guess. I've tried to quit by myself multiple times with no success. This time I have a girlfriend that has helped me stay the course big time. I'm on day 6 of cold turkey minus 2 Black  Mild cigars I cheated with to get me through the weekend. The weekend was a bitch but weekdays are okay because I have a very busy job. I'm a Network and Systems Administrator for the local school district.

Whenever I'm tempted to go get a can of chew, I ask myself why. I have yet to give myself a good answer and that has kept me from buying a new can so far.

Just thought I'd introduce myself and start telling my story.

Vlassic,
First of all, we're a no nic site, so that 'cheating' is called caving. You're back to day 1 after that. Second, go to the welcome center and learn how to post roll, go find your quit group PreHOF June'12 and post up. Postin is givin your word you will no nic that day...not tomorrow not that week, that day. One day at a time..

You got this, embrace the suck, it'll make you stronger in the end. Trust me, read my HOF speech, we sound similar

PM me if you need anything
Bruce

[syndrome]

well ethin man you reed that stuff in the welcome center link up top a the page. reed reel good bout why we post up roll call and how you go bout doin it. man you shood be good with the interwebs so i amagine you can find the joon quit groop and post up reel soon.

[vlassic]

My name is Ethan, (Heh, HI ETHAN)

I'm 27 and I've been chewing since I was 15. A lot of friends in high school did it and it made us real men I guess. I've tried to quit by myself multiple times with no success. This time I have a girlfriend that has helped me stay the course big time. I'm on day 6 of cold turkey minus 2 Black  Mild cigars I cheated with to get me through the weekend. The weekend was a bitch but weekdays are okay because I have a very busy job. I'm a Network and Systems Administrator for the local school district.

Whenever I'm tempted to go get a can of chew, I ask myself why. I have yet to give myself a good answer and that has kept me from buying a new can so far.

Just thought I'd introduce myself and start telling my story.