Almost Through Day 1

[MonsterMedic]

Gotta tell you. Today was day 7, and it feels a helluva lot easier than day 1 or 2!

A question I've wondered since I've been using Smokey Mountain pouches (although I don't really like them and wish there were more options for an ex Snus user like myself) is it an issue to continue to chew fake stuff after you've quit? I know that pretty much everyone here has supported using fake (as long as it's nicotine free) to help with your quit, but what is the feeling on continuing to use fake?

[Bulldog0311]

It does feel pretty good. I've been posting roll since day 1. On day 5 now. Only using Smokey Mountain pouches, no tobacco, no nicotine. Helps fight the urge of the oral fixation more than chewing gum did for me. The one week mark is in sight!

Stay quit one day at a time monster. Don't look past today.
As weird as it is start getting phone numbers. I have 8 of my KTC brothers in a quit group on my phone. I can't tell you how many times a text has come in just in time to encourage me.
Read read read.
The first two weeks I ate about 17 lbs of jolly archers and atomic fireballs. Then I found smokey mountain fake chew. My craves have been really manageable. Not one dip dream. So far anyway.
Stay strong man. You can do it. It ain't easy but you do it for just one day. You can do anything for one day. Then you get up tomorrow and I will do it with you tomorrow.

Bulldog0311

;Ironman:

[Winter Green]

It does feel pretty good. I've been posting roll since day 1. On day 5 now. Only using Smokey Mountain pouches, no tobacco, no nicotine. Helps fight the urge of the oral fixation more than chewing gum did for me. The one week mark is in sight!

ODAAT EMT, you are doing it. Remember the battle it took you to get to where your at now. You dont want to ever post another day 1. Keep up the good fight my friend!!

[MonsterMedic]

It does feel pretty good. I've been posting roll since day 1. On day 5 now. Only using Smokey Mountain pouches, no tobacco, no nicotine. Helps fight the urge of the oral fixation more than chewing gum did for me. The one week mark is in sight!

[Raider]

Saw you posted roll today. Day 3, doesn't it feel great? Keep it up one day at a time. Don't overcomplicate it. Quitting with ya.

[Wedge]

I have found it very easy pick up my laptop, phone, iPad, or whatever and hop on to KTC. I start getting the urge, I jump on this site, even if it's only for a minute. I remind myself that I will never have another first day being Nic free. Refuse to Use.

Love it. This is how it works.

[Derk40]

Thanks guys.  It's day 2 and I still feel like my head is heavy.  I'm on a 16 hour shift today and it'll be the first one (16 hr shift that is) without nicotine.  I made it through my 12 yesterday.  I used to dip all day long.  Whether I was at the station, driving, or with a Patient; it didn't matter. 

Now I should be buying stock in Wrigley's Extra Spearmint.  Used to chew this on the drumline in high school.  Wish I would've stuck with it and never picked up a can!

Hey monster nice job so far that's no small feat you've done already. Just keep getting through the discomfort little by little. It sucks and we've all done it. As somebody told me here, quitting ain't easy but it's very simple if you follow the plan here. Post roll and don't use nicotine! Beyond that, I think two things you can do that really help you build a strong quit is to make a lot of connections with other quitters here, and learn all you can about how terrible the addiction to this particulR poison really is. For today though, get through it however you need to , come back to the site whenever you can. Quitting with you today!

EMT... staying quit today is so critical for you. You need to have this as your #1 priority. Nothing can stand in your way!

Use whatever you need to do it... don't stop at gum. Use seeds, fake, candy, food, water,,,, etc. Whatever it takes. Nothing is off the table!

This is the most important day of your quit. Own it!

[Raider]

I have found it very easy pick up my laptop, phone, iPad, or whatever and hop on to KTC. I start getting the urge, I jump on this site, even if it's only for a minute. I remind myself that I will never have another first day being Nic free. Refuse to Use.

[brettlees]

Thanks guys. It's day 2 and I still feel like my head is heavy. I'm on a 16 hour shift today and it'll be the first one (16 hr shift that is) without nicotine. I made it through my 12 yesterday. I used to dip all day long. Whether I was at the station, driving, or with a Patient; it didn't matter.

Now I should be buying stock in Wrigley's Extra Spearmint. Used to chew this on the drumline in high school. Wish I would've stuck with it and never picked up a can!

Hey monster nice job so far that's no small feat you've done already. Just keep getting through the discomfort little by little. It sucks and we've all done it. As somebody told me here, quitting ain't easy but it's very simple if you follow the plan here. Post roll and don't use nicotine! Beyond that, I think two things you can do that really help you build a strong quit is to make a lot of connections with other quitters here, and learn all you can about how terrible the addiction to this particulR poison really is. For today though, get through it however you need to , come back to the site whenever you can. Quitting with you today!

[MonsterMedic]

Thanks guys. It's day 2 and I still feel like my head is heavy. I'm on a 16 hour shift today and it'll be the first one (16 hr shift that is) without nicotine. I made it through my 12 yesterday. I used to dip all day long. Whether I was at the station, driving, or with a Patient; it didn't matter.

Now I should be buying stock in Wrigley's Extra Spearmint. Used to chew this on the drumline in high school. Wish I would've stuck with it and never picked up a can!

[Raider]

You are in good company here. These guys are nothing but a bunch of bastards but they got your back. They see you getting weak, they pick you up but only if you are dedicated to quit. There is no luck or hope involved. I have learned the last 4 days that it is all about a kick ass attitude. I'm in my 4th day and this morning kinda sucks but it's all good. Post Roll daily to comit to quit and refuse to use Nic in any forms. We are all here for ya.

[copingwithoutcopen]

Hey man, think about the worse call you've ever been on. You know the one where bodily fluids are sloshing around the floor of the box? That's what the first couple days of quitting is like... Now think about the best call you ever took. Everything goes as planned, everything turns out right and the patient smiles their thanks. That's the quit!

The protocols here are simple. Post every day and keep your word. Stay hydrated and get some exercise. Grab some fake chew, sunflower seeds or sugarless gum to keep your mouth occupied. Exchange numbers with some other schlep so you can watch each other's back. Dedicate yourself to the quit and do whatever it takes to keep the poison out of your lip.

Shout out if you have any questions... Welcome!

[slug.go]

Hey that's awesome. I am new to this also. A couple of months ago I was looking for a place like this and came across this site. I thought I was ready to quit but made a half ass attempt which will NEVER work. I thought I could cut back or take a few days off which is total BS. This time I am 100% committed and am on day 9. Making it through one week is crucial as you will have all the normal distractions of your weekly routine and if you can get through that 7 day period, that's a big mental hurdle. I have used the nicotine gum some but mostly sunflower seeds, regular gum and keeping a positive attitude. The farther in your rearview mirror you put this crap, the easier it is to resist that urge. You know the "I'll just reward myself this one time with a can". Don't do it you are stronger than some stupid can!

Believe me the idea of never having even one again can be intimidating. It really is. But we can and will do this.

AndyS,
If you no longer consume nicotine in any form, why don't you join one of the Quit Groups? With 9 days quit, you'd be in June. If you don't, you're really doing yourself a disservice and not going to be able to get all the support and comradarie on this site.
Go to WELCOME CENTER, upper left and learn how to post roll!

[mb289]

Hi! Slug.Go sums it up well. I also am a 33 year veteran of chewing/dipping. I could not have been quit without this site and the encouragement its given me. If you really are ready to quit, this is the place to do it. PM me if I can help.

mb289

[Andy S.]

Hey that's awesome. I am new to this also. A couple of months ago I was looking for a place like this and came across this site. I thought I was ready to quit but made a half ass attempt which will NEVER work. I thought I could cut back or take a few days off which is total BS. This time I am 100% committed and am on day 9. Making it through one week is crucial as you will have all the normal distractions of your weekly routine and if you can get through that 7 day period, that's a big mental hurdle. I have used the nicotine gum some but mostly sunflower seeds, regular gum and keeping a positive attitude. The farther in your rearview mirror you put this crap, the easier it is to resist that urge. You know the "I'll just reward myself this one time with a can". Don't do it you are stronger than some stupid can!

Believe me the idea of never having even one again can be intimidating. It really is. But we can and will do this.