Day 1...Almost...

[SeanK]

Day 2 is well underway. I guess you could say there's a bit of a fog, since I forgot to post roll this morning. But I did it now!

Thanks guys! Today is already easier! The rage has died down, which was the worst part yesterday. The fog is still there, but I can deal with that. The cravings subside after a few mins, so you just gotta hang tough and not cave in.

There is no excuse not to make it with this much support!


PS - If I want to write daily updates or whatnot, should I be starting a new topic each day? Not sure the proper etiquette of boards online.

Thanks again brothers!

[Stranger999]

You've got this SeanK!

You ROCK. If I had tried to run 6 miles on day one I might not be here today. LOL.

I quit with you today brother - stay strong!

[JBird]

Thanks all for the encouragement.

Day 1 is almost done, and I've experienced about every single human emotion possible today with the 3 most frequent being Anger, Confusion, and Frustration. I have ran a total of six miles today in two different trips, and at this point I just finished the second leg of my run and am finally too tired to be angry. I actually feel "normal" for the time being. I can think clearly about life and I haven't thought of homicide, assault  battery, or destruction of property in almost an hour or so ;) lol


Today was alot of this: 'bang head'

But I know that I am working towards something huge!


FUCK YOU COPENHAGEN! haha! 'Finger'

The first part is the worst Sean. Trust that through hard work this process gets easier. The benefits will start to pour in too. For now, just focus on the small victories, more time with your family, no spitters laying around (or worse yet spilling), no half hour showers, no late night emergency runs to the c-store, more money in the bank account. Once these start piling up, the victories get bigger and you start earning true freedom from this cancer causing crap.

In short, stay after it. It gets better. A lot better. Soon.

Sean, hang tough through the first 10 days or so. You will emerge a completely different person. King is the Man. Hes just ONE of a shitload of bad ass quitters here.

Read. Listen, Learn and LEAN! We are all here for you to lean on. I dipped basically for
25+ years and with these bozos here and my iron will i have made it almost to day 30.

Best part is im ONLY worried about today. I promised to myself and to my November Bros i would quit today.

I will worry about tomorrow TOMORROW! Quit on Sean. Im quitting with you!!

I stay quit with you Bro. It will get better. Stay the course. ODAAT..Post roll every day, make the promise, keep the promise. When things feel impossible, take a step back. read from KTC (Has helped me a lot). PM any of us. We are all in this together and are the only ones who know what we are going through. Be a Badass!! stay quit! I quit with you!!

[JB65]

Thanks all for the encouragement.

Day 1 is almost done, and I've experienced about every single human emotion possible today with the 3 most frequent being Anger, Confusion, and Frustration. I have ran a total of six miles today in two different trips, and at this point I just finished the second leg of my run and am finally too tired to be angry. I actually feel "normal" for the time being. I can think clearly about life and I haven't thought of homicide, assault  battery, or destruction of property in almost an hour or so ;) lol


Today was alot of this: 'bang head'

But I know that I am working towards something huge!


FUCK YOU COPENHAGEN! haha! 'Finger'

The first part is the worst Sean. Trust that through hard work this process gets easier. The benefits will start to pour in too. For now, just focus on the small victories, more time with your family, no spitters laying around (or worse yet spilling), no half hour showers, no late night emergency runs to the c-store, more money in the bank account. Once these start piling up, the victories get bigger and you start earning true freedom from this cancer causing crap.

In short, stay after it. It gets better. A lot better. Soon.

Sean, hang tough through the first 10 days or so. You will emerge a completely different person. King is the Man. Hes just ONE of a shitload of bad ass quitters here.

Read. Listen, Learn and LEAN! We are all here for you to lean on. I dipped basically for
25+ years and with these bozos here and my iron will i have made it almost to day 30.

Best part is im ONLY worried about today. I promised to myself and to my November Bros i would quit today.

I will worry about tomorrow TOMORROW! Quit on Sean. Im quitting with you!!

[KingNothing]

Thanks all for the encouragement.

Day 1 is almost done, and I've experienced about every single human emotion possible today with the 3 most frequent being Anger, Confusion, and Frustration. I have ran a total of six miles today in two different trips, and at this point I just finished the second leg of my run and am finally too tired to be angry. I actually feel "normal" for the time being. I can think clearly about life and I haven't thought of homicide, assault  battery, or destruction of property in almost an hour or so ;) lol


Today was alot of this: 'bang head'

But I know that I am working towards something huge!


FUCK YOU COPENHAGEN! haha! 'Finger'

The first part is the worst Sean. Trust that through hard work this process gets easier. The benefits will start to pour in too. For now, just focus on the small victories, more time with your family, no spitters laying around (or worse yet spilling), no half hour showers, no late night emergency runs to the c-store, more money in the bank account. Once these start piling up, the victories get bigger and you start earning true freedom from this cancer causing crap.

In short, stay after it. It gets better. A lot better. Soon.

[SeanK]

Thanks all for the encouragement.

Day 1 is almost done, and I've experienced about every single human emotion possible today with the 3 most frequent being Anger, Confusion, and Frustration. I have ran a total of six miles today in two different trips, and at this point I just finished the second leg of my run and am finally too tired to be angry. I actually feel "normal" for the time being. I can think clearly about life and I haven't thought of homicide, assault  battery, or destruction of property in almost an hour or so ;) lol


Today was alot of this: 'bang head'

But I know that I am working towards something huge!


FUCK YOU COPENHAGEN! haha! 'Finger'

[pab1964]

Fog... it will pass. It might stick around for a while. Here is what is really interesting... the fog is a reaction from an increase in oxygen levels in your blood. Nicotine suppresses oxygen levels, so it is like your brain has been running on a clogged oxygen artery. Now it is getting a full run of oxygen, and that big brain is now confused because it is getting what it deserves.

Craves... interesting. You know, in time, you will almost start to appreciate them. They make me laugh now. Because they remind me of how I am beating something into the ground that I lost at for a hell of a long time. They are reminders that I am winning. They get fewer, farther between, and very very very easy to deal with. Just worry about today.

I promise, this fight is so worth the effort. Yeah, you are gonna have a few days of suck. So what? You are gonna have a lifetime of win. Suck it up - go punch a punching bag or some asshole's face (ok... just kidding on the last part) and stay clear of booze for a while. It lowers your inhibitions and makes it tempting to break your word. You have a kick ass December team to lean on. And a great start to a great quit.

Ok I must say you're a man of your word. Glad to see you back. Man up, grab your sac and get this done. It's gonna suck till it don't. Remember you can do this but you gotta really want it! Quit on ! Proud to be quit with you today my brother!

[worktowin]

Fog... it will pass. It might stick around for a while. Here is what is really interesting... the fog is a reaction from an increase in oxygen levels in your blood. Nicotine suppresses oxygen levels, so it is like your brain has been running on a clogged oxygen artery. Now it is getting a full run of oxygen, and that big brain is now confused because it is getting what it deserves.

Craves... interesting. You know, in time, you will almost start to appreciate them. They make me laugh now. Because they remind me of how I am beating something into the ground that I lost at for a hell of a long time. They are reminders that I am winning. They get fewer, farther between, and very very very easy to deal with. Just worry about today.

I promise, this fight is so worth the effort. Yeah, you are gonna have a few days of suck. So what? You are gonna have a lifetime of win. Suck it up - go punch a punching bag or some asshole's face (ok... just kidding on the last part) and stay clear of booze for a while. It lowers your inhibitions and makes it tempting to break your word. You have a kick ass December team to lean on. And a great start to a great quit.

[Tjschu]

Great decision man. Pump the water and exercise helps with the fog. Do what ever it takes to keep that poison out of your system. PM me if you need to reach out

[lwildma2]

Thanks guys!

Update: fog is already setting in. Locked myself out of the house this morning, haha. Could barely drive. How long does this fog shit last?

Also, Why does everyone fucking annoy me today? Except for you guys, since you understand what I mean.

Fog and rage varies from person to person, I was in a good fog for a couple of weeks. And intermittent periods of rage for a few months. A bad ass quitter once told me "quitters are weird", and I agree. But we aren't users anymore, and that is all that counts! I quit with you today.

Well, I'll tell you one thing: this fog better not be permanent. And cravings for dip, does that ever subside to a manageable level?

It will not be permanent. My best advice is to worry about today. Do what ever it takes to keep the nic bitch out of your mouth. Lots of water helped my fog. The heavy fog didn't hit me until day 5 and I am in day 6 and it is worse. Your body is going to be going through a lot of changes and flushing that poison out. Lots of water will help with the cleansing process.

Cravings will start to go down with time. I have been using raisins to get through the cravings. Pinch some and stick it in my lip. Takes away the oral fixation cravings. I will use them for a couple of weeks and then start weaning myself off of them.

If you need to vent of steam PM me. I quit with you.

[Grievous Angel]

Thanks guys!

Update: fog is already setting in. Locked myself out of the house this morning, haha. Could barely drive. How long does this fog shit last?

Also, Why does everyone fucking annoy me today? Except for you guys, since you understand what I mean.

Fog and rage varies from person to person, I was in a good fog for a couple of weeks. And intermittent periods of rage for a few months. A bad ass quitter once told me "quitters are weird", and I agree. But we aren't users anymore, and that is all that counts! I quit with you today.

Well, I'll tell you one thing: this fog better not be permanent. And cravings for dip, does that ever subside to a manageable level?

I'm at 253 and rarely get cravings and they are minor.

You don't have to go that far to get relief. They will decrease in frequency and severity over time. You have to believe that.

Some folks are doing a lot better within a week. Some folks are a bit longer. But the craves can strike at unpredictable times weeks and weeks later.

I get little oral craves occasionally. Just got one yesterday. Wasn't a big deal.

[lwildma2]

Congrats on making roll call!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Remember to drink you water, read, and post.

There are lots of fellow quitters here ready to help in anyway we can.

I quit with you today. Stay strong my brother.

[SeanK]

Thanks guys!

Update: fog is already setting in. Locked myself out of the house this morning, haha. Could barely drive. How long does this fog shit last?

Also, Why does everyone fucking annoy me today? Except for you guys, since you understand what I mean.

Fog and rage varies from person to person, I was in a good fog for a couple of weeks. And intermittent periods of rage for a few months. A bad ass quitter once told me "quitters are weird", and I agree. But we aren't users anymore, and that is all that counts! I quit with you today.

Well, I'll tell you one thing: this fog better not be permanent. And cravings for dip, does that ever subside to a manageable level?

[Grievous Angel]

The first time I sucessfully quit for 8 months using Chantix.

Glad you manned up. We don't accommodate future dated quits around here.

Also let's correct this bit of thinking straight away. The only successful quit you have is the one you are on right now.

Every thing you've tried in the past has been an abject failure.

Whether this one is (as success or failure) is up to you and how much integrity you can muster.

[Thumblewort]

Thanks guys!

Update: fog is already setting in. Locked myself out of the house this morning, haha. Could barely drive. How long does this fog shit last?

Also, Why does everyone fucking annoy me today? Except for you guys, since you understand what I mean.

Fog and rage varies from person to person, I was in a good fog for a couple of weeks. And intermittent periods of rage for a few months. A bad ass quitter once told me "quitters are weird", and I agree. But we aren't users anymore, and that is all that counts! I quit with you today.