Almost Through Day 1

Started by MonsterMedic, March 02, 2014, 05:34:00 PM

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Steakbomb18

Day 13 of your quit: Here are your quit statistics in the last 13 days.

You vs. Nicotine: 13 - 0
Posting roll: 100% 13 for 13
Message posts: 108 (average 9 per day)
Personal Quit blogs: 1
Respect earned: 17,000+ quitters

Monster, this is how you QLF. This is how you own a quitÃ,…posting roll, building accountability, building support, being active. Newbies, somewhat newbies, somewhat vets, and vets, this here is a guy to watch. Anyone looking for some motivation, see this guy. Inspirational.
Certified Grade A Badass

brettlees

Hey Monster nice job hanging in there. I like the blog post. It's tough putting it all out there in writing, but the courage pays off by making you stronger. I'm scared of the dentist too- but already had one appointment and it wasn't as bad as I feared. Now I go in for a cleaning on Tuesday. It'll be nice to be rid of some staining! I about passed out from anxiety when he was first measuring my gums, but all seems fine for now. I also relate to the fear of cancer despite quitting. I've realized all I can do is be as healthy as I can now though, and enjoy life free of addiction day by day. I can also help fight the addiction in other people who are ready for help, like us here at KTC, and by doing that I'm making a difference no matter what happens to me in the long run. You have these same options, but mainly keep getting your +1s for now- they'll stack up fast. You're doing great so far, and just keep experiencing this quit to its fullest- it will be a good tool for you to help others the more you dive into your own quit now.

I'm glad to be quitting with you, you're doing great!
This info helped me early on, and still does today: https://whyquit.com/whyquit/linksaaddiction.html

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MonsterMedic

I don't know who or what attached the picture of the pressure gauge to my post, but it's awesome and thank you!
"Frank Pierce: Saving someone's life is like falling in love. The best drug in the world." - Bringing Out The Dead

Quit Date: 03-02-2014
HOF: 06-09-2014
4K and counting

Doc Chewfree

Quote from: MonsterEMTFor anyone interested in my background and what led me here, I just made my first blog post on quit4today:

http://www.quit4today.com/blog/2014/03/pressure/
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Go easy on me; it was my first blog post.
Nice.
Brave men are honored, rich men are envied, powerful men are feared, but only a man with character is trusted
Quit on Feb. 6, 2014

Raider

Quote from: MonsterEMTFor anyone interested in my background and what led me here, I just made my first blog post on quit4today:

http://www.quit4today.com/blog/2014/03/pressure/
]

Go easy on me; it was my first blog post.
Read it and liked it. nice job. I also worked I. A volunteer fire dept for many years. It wasn't till I was stationed in North Dakota and got on their dept that I noticed nicotine was a problem. I was told "everyone is doing it, why not fit in". Gave me a reason to start up again. Bunch of damn assholes, myself included. Glad to be quit with you today.

MonsterMedic

For anyone interested in my background and what led me here, I just made my first blog post on quit4today:

http://www.quit4today.com/blog/2014/03/pressure/
]

Go easy on me; it was my first blog post.
"Frank Pierce: Saving someone's life is like falling in love. The best drug in the world." - Bringing Out The Dead

Quit Date: 03-02-2014
HOF: 06-09-2014
4K and counting

Raider

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Quote from: EFNKodiak
Quote from: MonsterEMTDay 13.Ã,  Feeling pretty good with my quit.Ã,  Although, last night especially, became terrified at the thought of making a dentist appointment (I haven't made one or been to one since before I started chewing 6 yrs ago).Ã,  And had a lot of anxiety at the possibility of still getting some type of cancer even though I've quit.

Hoping I'm not alone in these anxieties.
Monster, you are definitely not alone with your anxiety concerning the dentist. I was freaking terrified during my first trip in years to the dentist. Sick to my stomach that I was going to hear the worst news. What really matters is the good news... you are quit in day 13. Great quit going on here.

Seeing the dentist is worth it. Tell the doc about your quit and any concerns you may have. This feels good and it's better than the "what if" fear that comes along with ignoring the issue. Keep up the good work.
Very true. I'm just worried because my gum is receded below my lower left canine (where I always had my dip). I did some reading on receding gums and how they generally don't come back. I'm worried, horrified actually. that it's going to result in losing a tooth at some point because it's receded down really far.
Let the dentist worry about that. I believe they can do a procedure where they cam pull the gum up. You just worry about today and your quit. I am heading to the dentist today. I have some decay and a tooth and yes it has been freaking me out a bit too. Staying quit with you today.

pbrain04

Quote from: MonsterEMT.... I'm worried, horrified actually. that it's going to result in losing a tooth at some point because it's receded down really far.
Teeth can be replaced. You are quit and that is all that matters. Keep it up.

...I don't even have gums. Uhg.

PB

jake frawley

Quote from: MonsterEMT
Quote from: EFNKodiak
Quote from: MonsterEMTDay 13.Ã,  Feeling pretty good with my quit.Ã,  Although, last night especially, became terrified at the thought of making a dentist appointment (I haven't made one or been to one since before I started chewing 6 yrs ago).Ã,  And had a lot of anxiety at the possibility of still getting some type of cancer even though I've quit.

Hoping I'm not alone in these anxieties.
Monster, you are definitely not alone with your anxiety concerning the dentist. I was freaking terrified during my first trip in years to the dentist. Sick to my stomach that I was going to hear the worst news. What really matters is the good news... you are quit in day 13. Great quit going on here.

Seeing the dentist is worth it. Tell the doc about your quit and any concerns you may have. This feels good and it's better than the "what if" fear that comes along with ignoring the issue. Keep up the good work.
Very true. I'm just worried because my gum is receded below my lower left canine (where I always had my dip). I did some reading on receding gums and how they generally don't come back. I'm worried, horrified actually. that it's going to result in losing a tooth at some point because it's receded down really far.
A tooth is so much better then a jaw..... Good news is that a tooth can be fixed easy enough. Don't stress the dentist. Chances are you will go and find out that your better off then you thought. Anxiety lets you build up the fear and make it bigger then it should be. Stay quit bro. Your doing well.

MonsterMedic

Quote from: EFNKodiak
Quote from: MonsterEMTDay 13.Ã,  Feeling pretty good with my quit.Ã,  Although, last night especially, became terrified at the thought of making a dentist appointment (I haven't made one or been to one since before I started chewing 6 yrs ago).Ã,  And had a lot of anxiety at the possibility of still getting some type of cancer even though I've quit.

Hoping I'm not alone in these anxieties.
Monster, you are definitely not alone with your anxiety concerning the dentist. I was freaking terrified during my first trip in years to the dentist. Sick to my stomach that I was going to hear the worst news. What really matters is the good news... you are quit in day 13. Great quit going on here.

Seeing the dentist is worth it. Tell the doc about your quit and any concerns you may have. This feels good and it's better than the "what if" fear that comes along with ignoring the issue. Keep up the good work.
Very true. I'm just worried because my gum is receded below my lower left canine (where I always had my dip). I did some reading on receding gums and how they generally don't come back. I'm worried, horrified actually. that it's going to result in losing a tooth at some point because it's receded down really far.
"Frank Pierce: Saving someone's life is like falling in love. The best drug in the world." - Bringing Out The Dead

Quit Date: 03-02-2014
HOF: 06-09-2014
4K and counting

EFNKodiak

Quote from: MonsterEMTDay 13. Feeling pretty good with my quit. Although, last night especially, became terrified at the thought of making a dentist appointment (I haven't made one or been to one since before I started chewing 6 yrs ago). And had a lot of anxiety at the possibility of still getting some type of cancer even though I've quit.

Hoping I'm not alone in these anxieties.
Monster, you are definitely not alone with your anxiety concerning the dentist. I was freaking terrified during my first trip in years to the dentist. Sick to my stomach that I was going to hear the worst news. What really matters is the good news... you are quit in day 13. Great quit going on here.

Seeing the dentist is worth it. Tell the doc about your quit and any concerns you may have. This feels good and it's better than the "what if" fear that comes along with ignoring the issue. Keep up the good work.

MonsterMedic

Day 13. Feeling pretty good with my quit. Although, last night especially, became terrified at the thought of making a dentist appointment (I haven't made one or been to one since before I started chewing 6 yrs ago). And had a lot of anxiety at the possibility of still getting some type of cancer even though I've quit.

Hoping I'm not alone in these anxieties.
"Frank Pierce: Saving someone's life is like falling in love. The best drug in the world." - Bringing Out The Dead

Quit Date: 03-02-2014
HOF: 06-09-2014
4K and counting

indianacop

Hey, we're in the same quit group. We're all in this together, right? Stay strong and if you need anything, message me or something.
Quit Date ~ 3/7/2014
Own it or be owned.
One day at a time.

Derk40

Quote from: Doc
Quote from: MonsterEMT
Quote from: DocHang tough EMT. I quit with you today.
Thanks Doc.
PM me if you need anything or wanna "hold hands" through a tough day.
You can beat this shit...you r badass!
Way to knock down that craving! That is how you do it.

These are the mind games that we all deal with and it will get better over time.

Keep battling and use your tools EMT. You are winning today. I am quit with you all day long!
Quit date: 6/23/2013
HOF Date: 9/30/2013

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Doc Chewfree

Quote from: MonsterEMT
Quote from: DocHang tough EMT. I quit with you today.
Thanks Doc.
PM me if you need anything or wanna "hold hands" through a tough day.
You can beat this shit...you r badass!
Brave men are honored, rich men are envied, powerful men are feared, but only a man with character is trusted
Quit on Feb. 6, 2014