First Day

[Minny]

So I've spent the last three days camping in a very remote area of Missouri with a half dozen of my best friends.  It was supposed to be a guys only trip, however, I had to insist on taking my wife since I knew there were far to many oppertunities to cave and I needed my local support (internet was pretty sketchy...had to take a long sxs ride to get some service to post roll).  I had a bunch of seeds, some fake, and gum.  I had zero problems and never really felt bad...until a good bud pulls out a fresh can of cope.   I can feel the bitch sneaking up behind me...'go ahead, just take a sniff of that shit...let the familiar smell draw me you in'.  Fuck that!  As I looked to my wife (sitting next to me) I can see she knows exactly what I'm thinking.  She asks me if I'm 'alright'.   Of course I answer, 'yeah, I'm in good shape.'  I was actually. It was the first time in 23 days I'd seen a can of cope and I thought it would have been worse.  Long story short, the trip was great and I had no feelings of distress.  However, fast forward 2 hours after leaving (the rest of the guys are staying until Monday but we have a special needs child and can only be gone 3 days at a time) and I am feeling like total shit, almost depressed.  Just like the nic bitch to wait until I'm back with my family to make me feel crappy.  I slept most of toda, trying to avoid being a short fused dick around my wife and kids.  I spent some time reading KTC today and reminding myself over and over this is about life.  There is no option to cave.  I post roll and I promise to be quit today!  I am glad to be quit with the rest of you bad ass quitters.

Great post Midwest. You picked one hell of a hot weekend to go camping in Missouri!

Food for thought... If you think you are depressed now, imagine how you would feel if you woke up and realized you had thrown 3 1/2 weeks of a solid quit away? You are on the right path. This addiction messes with your mind and with your body, but the struggle to beat it is so worth it. You're lucky to have a wife that is so supportive also. Well done-

Thanks Work - I made it through 24 days and I quit today.

Keep adding them 1's. Things will continue to get better and better. Sounds like you might be going through the first stage of mullygrubs/dulldrums/depression. It don't last long. I had a pretty rough time with feeling a little down until around day 40 and then things picked up. It's just part of the quit bro.

It helps to get your mind off it as much as possible. It also helps to stay busy, exercise and my favorite,,, eat..... I gained 20 pounds during my first 100 plus days of quit. Quit with you today, keep on keepen on.

I like the fact that you brought your wife on a guys only trip to be that added support to your quit. That is what it takes  you got thru that trip quit! That is the key bro! Realize how awesome that is. You are doing it. Try to find something fun to do today with the family... get a god meal... take them out for ice cream. Something! Celebrate this day! I am QLF with you today!

Awesome post, Midwest. You did what was necessary. Be proud and enjoy the freedom.

Quit with you today.

[Derk40]

So I've spent the last three days camping in a very remote area of Missouri with a half dozen of my best friends.  It was supposed to be a guys only trip, however, I had to insist on taking my wife since I knew there were far to many oppertunities to cave and I needed my local support (internet was pretty sketchy...had to take a long sxs ride to get some service to post roll).  I had a bunch of seeds, some fake, and gum.  I had zero problems and never really felt bad...until a good bud pulls out a fresh can of cope.   I can feel the bitch sneaking up behind me...'go ahead, just take a sniff of that shit...let the familiar smell draw me you in'.  Fuck that!  As I looked to my wife (sitting next to me) I can see she knows exactly what I'm thinking.  She asks me if I'm 'alright'.   Of course I answer, 'yeah, I'm in good shape.'  I was actually. It was the first time in 23 days I'd seen a can of cope and I thought it would have been worse.  Long story short, the trip was great and I had no feelings of distress.  However, fast forward 2 hours after leaving (the rest of the guys are staying until Monday but we have a special needs child and can only be gone 3 days at a time) and I am feeling like total shit, almost depressed.  Just like the nic bitch to wait until I'm back with my family to make me feel crappy.  I slept most of toda, trying to avoid being a short fused dick around my wife and kids.  I spent some time reading KTC today and reminding myself over and over this is about life.  There is no option to cave.  I post roll and I promise to be quit today!  I am glad to be quit with the rest of you bad ass quitters.

Great post Midwest. You picked one hell of a hot weekend to go camping in Missouri!

Food for thought... If you think you are depressed now, imagine how you would feel if you woke up and realized you had thrown 3 1/2 weeks of a solid quit away? You are on the right path. This addiction messes with your mind and with your body, but the struggle to beat it is so worth it. You're lucky to have a wife that is so supportive also. Well done-

Thanks Work - I made it through 24 days and I quit today.

Keep adding them 1's. Things will continue to get better and better. Sounds like you might be going through the first stage of mullygrubs/dulldrums/depression. It don't last long. I had a pretty rough time with feeling a little down until around day 40 and then things picked up. It's just part of the quit bro.

It helps to get your mind off it as much as possible. It also helps to stay busy, exercise and my favorite,,, eat..... I gained 20 pounds during my first 100 plus days of quit. Quit with you today, keep on keepen on.

I like the fact that you brought your wife on a guys only trip to be that added support to your quit. That is what it takes  you got thru that trip quit! That is the key bro! Realize how awesome that is. You are doing it. Try to find something fun to do today with the family... get a god meal... take them out for ice cream. Something! Celebrate this day! I am QLF with you today!

[srans]

So I've spent the last three days camping in a very remote area of Missouri with a half dozen of my best friends.  It was supposed to be a guys only trip, however, I had to insist on taking my wife since I knew there were far to many oppertunities to cave and I needed my local support (internet was pretty sketchy...had to take a long sxs ride to get some service to post roll).  I had a bunch of seeds, some fake, and gum.  I had zero problems and never really felt bad...until a good bud pulls out a fresh can of cope.   I can feel the bitch sneaking up behind me...'go ahead, just take a sniff of that shit...let the familiar smell draw me you in'.  Fuck that!  As I looked to my wife (sitting next to me) I can see she knows exactly what I'm thinking.  She asks me if I'm 'alright'.   Of course I answer, 'yeah, I'm in good shape.'  I was actually. It was the first time in 23 days I'd seen a can of cope and I thought it would have been worse.  Long story short, the trip was great and I had no feelings of distress.  However, fast forward 2 hours after leaving (the rest of the guys are staying until Monday but we have a special needs child and can only be gone 3 days at a time) and I am feeling like total shit, almost depressed.  Just like the nic bitch to wait until I'm back with my family to make me feel crappy.  I slept most of toda, trying to avoid being a short fused dick around my wife and kids.  I spent some time reading KTC today and reminding myself over and over this is about life.  There is no option to cave.  I post roll and I promise to be quit today!  I am glad to be quit with the rest of you bad ass quitters.

Great post Midwest. You picked one hell of a hot weekend to go camping in Missouri!

Food for thought... If you think you are depressed now, imagine how you would feel if you woke up and realized you had thrown 3 1/2 weeks of a solid quit away? You are on the right path. This addiction messes with your mind and with your body, but the struggle to beat it is so worth it. You're lucky to have a wife that is so supportive also. Well done-

Thanks Work - I made it through 24 days and I quit today.

Keep adding them 1's. Things will continue to get better and better. Sounds like you might be going through the first stage of mullygrubs/dulldrums/depression. It don't last long. I had a pretty rough time with feeling a little down until around day 40 and then things picked up. It's just part of the quit bro.

It helps to get your mind off it as much as possible. It also helps to stay busy, exercise and my favorite,,, eat..... I gained 20 pounds during my first 100 plus days of quit. Quit with you today, keep on keepen on.

[midwest04z]

So I've spent the last three days camping in a very remote area of Missouri with a half dozen of my best friends.  It was supposed to be a guys only trip, however, I had to insist on taking my wife since I knew there were far to many oppertunities to cave and I needed my local support (internet was pretty sketchy...had to take a long sxs ride to get some service to post roll).  I had a bunch of seeds, some fake, and gum.  I had zero problems and never really felt bad...until a good bud pulls out a fresh can of cope.   I can feel the bitch sneaking up behind me...'go ahead, just take a sniff of that shit...let the familiar smell draw me you in'.  Fuck that!  As I looked to my wife (sitting next to me) I can see she knows exactly what I'm thinking.  She asks me if I'm 'alright'.   Of course I answer, 'yeah, I'm in good shape.'  I was actually. It was the first time in 23 days I'd seen a can of cope and I thought it would have been worse.  Long story short, the trip was great and I had no feelings of distress.  However, fast forward 2 hours after leaving (the rest of the guys are staying until Monday but we have a special needs child and can only be gone 3 days at a time) and I am feeling like total shit, almost depressed.  Just like the nic bitch to wait until I'm back with my family to make me feel crappy.  I slept most of toda, trying to avoid being a short fused dick around my wife and kids.  I spent some time reading KTC today and reminding myself over and over this is about life.  There is no option to cave.  I post roll and I promise to be quit today!  I am glad to be quit with the rest of you bad ass quitters.

Great post Midwest. You picked one hell of a hot weekend to go camping in Missouri!

Food for thought... If you think you are depressed now, imagine how you would feel if you woke up and realized you had thrown 3 1/2 weeks of a solid quit away? You are on the right path. This addiction messes with your mind and with your body, but the struggle to beat it is so worth it. You're lucky to have a wife that is so supportive also. Well done-

Thanks Work - I made it through 24 days and I quit today.

[worktowin]

So I've spent the last three days camping in a very remote area of Missouri with a half dozen of my best friends.  It was supposed to be a guys only trip, however, I had to insist on taking my wife since I knew there were far to many oppertunities to cave and I needed my local support (internet was pretty sketchy...had to take a long sxs ride to get some service to post roll).  I had a bunch of seeds, some fake, and gum.  I had zero problems and never really felt bad...until a good bud pulls out a fresh can of cope.  I can feel the bitch sneaking up behind me...'go ahead, just take a sniff of that shit...let the familiar smell draw me you in'.  Fuck that!  As I looked to my wife (sitting next to me) I can see she knows exactly what I'm thinking.  She asks me if I'm 'alright'.  Of course I answer, 'yeah, I'm in good shape.'  I was actually. It was the first time in 23 days I'd seen a can of cope and I thought it would have been worse.  Long story short, the trip was great and I had no feelings of distress.  However, fast forward 2 hours after leaving (the rest of the guys are staying until Monday but we have a special needs child and can only be gone 3 days at a time) and I am feeling like total shit, almost depressed.  Just like the nic bitch to wait until I'm back with my family to make me feel crappy.  I slept most of toda, trying to avoid being a short fused dick around my wife and kids.  I spent some time reading KTC today and reminding myself over and over this is about life.  There is no option to cave.  I post roll and I promise to be quit today!  I am glad to be quit with the rest of you bad ass quitters.

Great post Midwest. You picked one hell of a hot weekend to go camping in Missouri!

Food for thought... If you think you are depressed now, imagine how you would feel if you woke up and realized you had thrown 3 1/2 weeks of a solid quit away? You are on the right path. This addiction messes with your mind and with your body, but the struggle to beat it is so worth it. You're lucky to have a wife that is so supportive also. Well done-

[midwest04z]

So I've spent the last three days camping in a very remote area of Missouri with a half dozen of my best friends. It was supposed to be a guys only trip, however, I had to insist on taking my wife since I knew there were far to many oppertunities to cave and I needed my local support (internet was pretty sketchy...had to take a long sxs ride to get some service to post roll). I had a bunch of seeds, some fake, and gum. I had zero problems and never really felt bad...until a good bud pulls out a fresh can of cope. I can feel the bitch sneaking up behind me...'go ahead, just take a sniff of that shit...let the familiar smell draw me you in'. Fuck that! As I looked to my wife (sitting next to me) I can see she knows exactly what I'm thinking. She asks me if I'm 'alright'. Of course I answer, 'yeah, I'm in good shape.' I was actually. It was the first time in 23 days I'd seen a can of cope and I thought it would have been worse. Long story short, the trip was great and I had no feelings of distress. However, fast forward 2 hours after leaving (the rest of the guys are staying until Monday but we have a special needs child and can only be gone 3 days at a time) and I am feeling like total shit, almost depressed. Just like the nic bitch to wait until I'm back with my family to make me feel crappy. I slept most of toda, trying to avoid being a short fused dick around my wife and kids. I spent some time reading KTC today and reminding myself over and over this is about life. There is no option to cave. I post roll and I promise to be quit today! I am glad to be quit with the rest of you bad ass quitters.

[FIGHTIN-IGNORANCE]

Double digits today.  It's awesome knowing I have accomplished something I only dreamed for the last 12 years.  I never thought it would be possible to be quit.  I might have gone a few hours and maybe even a day, but I would always be so conveniently persuaded into another chew by the nic bitch.  Had a bad day...have a dip.  Kids drove you crazy...have a dip.  You don't need to quit...you need to dip.    So here I am, 10 days quit.  It's a Sunday and the nic bitch has been hanging around all day.  She has given me every opportunity to cave.  The kids wanted to go for a boat ride on the river, so I got up and finished installing the new impeller, but I fucked it up and trashed a $400 part. I put the old one in and headed out to the river.  1/2 mile up the road and the transmission goes out on the truck.  Go back to the house and get the wife's truck.  Get half way to the river and meet some friends heading out...they say the ramp is closed and so are all the ramps in the nearby area due to the flood.  Fuck!  I'm freakin pissed.  Kids cried all the way home since they 'don't get to go to the river'.
However, after 10 days of knowing each of you and learning, reading, and sharing; nicotine won't do a damn thing but add another problem to this mess of a day and dammit, that's a reassuring little reminder to me.  Normally, I'd be loaded to the teeth thinking this shit will make it all better.  Ha!  The only thing that makes situations like this better is realizing there wasn't anything I could do to prevent it.  Life is a journey and it's a heck of a lot better without dipping. 
Today I am strong.  I am QLF.  My resolve is in my quit brothers  and sisters.  Let the nic bitch sleep...tomorrow I will come at her like a damn hammer!

Sounds like the nic bitch threw the kitchen sink at you today. Remember it. You handled it like a quit champ. Going forward there isnt anything you cant handle. A problem plus nicotine becomes 2 problems. Quit on brother. Quit on.

Hell yeah, MW, way to man up! I bet it feels good to know that in days past you would have been finger bangin' that can like crazy, but you kicked the nic bitch to the curb today.

KC said it, man:

A problem + Nicotine = 2 problems

I wish I could find an emote for "QUIT WOOD" cause mine is excited for you! Oh, that doesn't sound right. 'winker'

[Minny]

Double digits today.  It's awesome knowing I have accomplished something I only dreamed for the last 12 years.  I never thought it would be possible to be quit.  I might have gone a few hours and maybe even a day, but I would always be so conveniently persuaded into another chew by the nic bitch.  Had a bad day...have a dip.  Kids drove you crazy...have a dip.  You don't need to quit...you need to dip.    So here I am, 10 days quit.  It's a Sunday and the nic bitch has been hanging around all day.  She has given me every opportunity to cave.  The kids wanted to go for a boat ride on the river, so I got up and finished installing the new impeller, but I fucked it up and trashed a $400 part. I put the old one in and headed out to the river.  1/2 mile up the road and the transmission goes out on the truck.  Go back to the house and get the wife's truck.  Get half way to the river and meet some friends heading out...they say the ramp is closed and so are all the ramps in the nearby area due to the flood.  Fuck!  I'm freakin pissed.  Kids cried all the way home since they 'don't get to go to the river'.
However, after 10 days of knowing each of you and learning, reading, and sharing; nicotine won't do a damn thing but add another problem to this mess of a day and dammit, that's a reassuring little reminder to me.  Normally, I'd be loaded to the teeth thinking this shit will make it all better.  Ha!  The only thing that makes situations like this better is realizing there wasn't anything I could do to prevent it.  Life is a journey and it's a heck of a lot better without dipping. 
Today I am strong.  I am QLF.  My resolve is in my quit brothers  and sisters.  Let the nic bitch sleep...tomorrow I will come at her like a damn hammer!

Sounds like the nic bitch threw the kitchen sink at you today. Remember it. You handled it like a quit champ. Going forward there isnt anything you cant handle. A problem plus nicotine becomes 2 problems. Quit on brother. Quit on.

Hell yeah, MW, way to man up! I bet it feels good to know that in days past you would have been finger bangin' that can like crazy, but you kicked the nic bitch to the curb today.

KC said it, man:

A problem + Nicotine = 2 problems

[KC_Guy]

Double digits today. It's awesome knowing I have accomplished something I only dreamed for the last 12 years. I never thought it would be possible to be quit. I might have gone a few hours and maybe even a day, but I would always be so conveniently persuaded into another chew by the nic bitch. Had a bad day...have a dip. Kids drove you crazy...have a dip. You don't need to quit...you need to dip. So here I am, 10 days quit. It's a Sunday and the nic bitch has been hanging around all day. She has given me every opportunity to cave. The kids wanted to go for a boat ride on the river, so I got up and finished installing the new impeller, but I fucked it up and trashed a $400 part. I put the old one in and headed out to the river. 1/2 mile up the road and the transmission goes out on the truck. Go back to the house and get the wife's truck. Get half way to the river and meet some friends heading out...they say the ramp is closed and so are all the ramps in the nearby area due to the flood. Fuck! I'm freakin pissed. Kids cried all the way home since they 'don't get to go to the river'.
However, after 10 days of knowing each of you and learning, reading, and sharing; nicotine won't do a damn thing but add another problem to this mess of a day and dammit, that's a reassuring little reminder to me. Normally, I'd be loaded to the teeth thinking this shit will make it all better. Ha! The only thing that makes situations like this better is realizing there wasn't anything I could do to prevent it. Life is a journey and it's a heck of a lot better without dipping.
Today I am strong. I am QLF. My resolve is in my quit brothers and sisters. Let the nic bitch sleep...tomorrow I will come at her like a damn hammer!

Sounds like the nic bitch threw the kitchen sink at you today. Remember it. You handled it like a quit champ. Going forward there isnt anything you cant handle. A problem plus nicotine becomes 2 problems. Quit on brother. Quit on.

[midwest04z]

Double digits today. It's awesome knowing I have accomplished something I only dreamed for the last 12 years. I never thought it would be possible to be quit. I might have gone a few hours and maybe even a day, but I would always be so conveniently persuaded into another chew by the nic bitch. Had a bad day...have a dip. Kids drove you crazy...have a dip. You don't need to quit...you need to dip. So here I am, 10 days quit. It's a Sunday and the nic bitch has been hanging around all day. She has given me every opportunity to cave. The kids wanted to go for a boat ride on the river, so I got up and finished installing the new impeller, but I fucked it up and trashed a $400 part. I put the old one in and headed out to the river. 1/2 mile up the road and the transmission goes out on the truck. Go back to the house and get the wife's truck. Get half way to the river and meet some friends heading out...they say the ramp is closed and so are all the ramps in the nearby area due to the flood. Fuck! I'm freakin pissed. Kids cried all the way home since they 'don't get to go to the river'.
However, after 10 days of knowing each of you and learning, reading, and sharing; nicotine won't do a damn thing but add another problem to this mess of a day and dammit, that's a reassuring little reminder to me. Normally, I'd be loaded to the teeth thinking this shit will make it all better. Ha! The only thing that makes situations like this better is realizing there wasn't anything I could do to prevent it. Life is a journey and it's a heck of a lot better without dipping.
Today I am strong. I am QLF. My resolve is in my quit brothers and sisters. Let the nic bitch sleep...tomorrow I will come at her like a damn hammer!

[midwest04z]

Thanks for all the support. I'm doing better today. Day two I spent the evening with my best bud drinkin some beers and pickin the guitars. Both major triggers for me. Being over there in his shop reminded me I will never have to spend hours mopping up chew spit from my shop floor. Screw that nasty shit. Rode my new bike 5 miles thus morning...felt awesome. You guys are all awesome! Thanks and proud to be quit with you.

[flyby]

Welcome!
I know it sucks quitting when everyone around you is using that Nic bitch. Find some things to replace the dip: ie, seeds, gum, candy, juice, etc... It helps, but what helps more is knowing when you quit once, you only go through this bullshit once.
Quit with you today Midwest

[worktowin]

Bring it!!!

These guys have laid down the basics already.  Where you go from here is strictly up to you.  We can help.

Come on back in here and tell us your story.  I guarantee that no matter your situation or background, somebody has been in a similar situation.  Get some contact info, make some waves around here, and build your path of accountability.

So I don't know why, but the qoute button works fine for me here but not on the quit group. I will try again when Iget home from work. I'm a father of two boys, 3  1, and one daughter, 15 and husband. I have told myself I would quit so many times becuase I want to be there for my family. After meeting with my doctor last week to update my omeprezole rx, which I've been on for almost 18 months he said. I should stop dipping. I was like f that, as long as I'm on meds I feel great. I decided I would cut back which I knew was bs. Found this site while in a hotel away from my family for work last night and was so inspired that I quit. I'm a pipeliner and everybody uses around here. Its gonna take some serious focus and help and I have certainly found the right place. Peace brothers. I'm in MO too fwiw.

Where at in MO are you located? I'm a KC area guy in fact there are several of us in here from the KC area. We all quit one day at a time. Welcome to FREEDOM.

I'm near Rolla, MO

I'm in the kc area too but originally from lebanon. From the sounds of things you guys don't need any more rain!

The first few days are tough. Use this site as an outlet. If you feel irritable get on here and yell at kc guy. Or call evil win names. They can take it! Talk to your wife and let her know you are fighting a battle right now, but bring your rage here if it comes.

You have made a great decision. If I can help let me know. 230 days ago I made the same decision. It was one of the hardest things I've ever done. And easily one of the best. Welcome aboard.

[Evil_Won]

Bring it!!!

These guys have laid down the basics already.  Where you go from here is strictly up to you.  We can help.

Come on back in here and tell us your story.  I guarantee that no matter your situation or background, somebody has been in a similar situation.  Get some contact info, make some waves around here, and build your path of accountability.

So I don't know why, but the qoute button works fine for me here but not on the quit group. I will try again when Iget home from work. I'm a father of two boys, 3  1, and one daughter, 15 and husband. I have told myself I would quit so many times becuase I want to be there for my family. After meeting with my doctor last week to update my omeprezole rx, which I've been on for almost 18 months he said. I should stop dipping. I was like f that, as long as I'm on meds I feel great. I decided I would cut back which I knew was bs. Found this site while in a hotel away from my family for work last night and was so inspired that I quit. I'm a pipeliner and everybody uses around here. Its gonna take some serious focus and help and I have certainly found the right place. Peace brothers. I'm in MO too fwiw.

Where at in MO are you located? I'm a KC area guy in fact there are several of us in here from the KC area. We all quit one day at a time. Welcome to FREEDOM.

I'm near Rolla, MO

Welcome Midwest.

Your coworkers decide each day to throw in a fatty. Each day you will need to make the decision to remain clean, post roll (your word), and keep your word for the day. Each day, each minute, the choice to be free or an addict is 100% on you. Choose wisely.

[midwest04z]

Bring it!!!

These guys have laid down the basics already.  Where you go from here is strictly up to you.  We can help.

Come on back in here and tell us your story.  I guarantee that no matter your situation or background, somebody has been in a similar situation.  Get some contact info, make some waves around here, and build your path of accountability.

So I don't know why, but the qoute button works fine for me here but not on the quit group. I will try again when Iget home from work. I'm a father of two boys, 3  1, and one daughter, 15 and husband. I have told myself I would quit so many times becuase I want to be there for my family. After meeting with my doctor last week to update my omeprezole rx, which I've been on for almost 18 months he said. I should stop dipping. I was like f that, as long as I'm on meds I feel great. I decided I would cut back which I knew was bs. Found this site while in a hotel away from my family for work last night and was so inspired that I quit. I'm a pipeliner and everybody uses around here. Its gonna take some serious focus and help and I have certainly found the right place. Peace brothers. I'm in MO too fwiw.

Where at in MO are you located? I'm a KC area guy in fact there are several of us in here from the KC area. We all quit one day at a time. Welcome to FREEDOM.

I'm near Rolla, MO