« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Here we go  (Read 1483 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Caleb

  • Quitter
  • **
  • Posts: 62
  • Quit Date: 2014-11-27
  • Likes Given: 0
Re: Here we go
« Reply #11 on: December 01, 2014, 11:38:00 AM »
I appreciate all of the support. I will assure y'all that I am committed to quitting. I'm currently on Day 5 and I feel that it is getting progressively easier. One might say, it's addicting to quit.

By saying that the first attempt at quitting usually doesn't hold, I was only trying to be realistic with myself. I've read the facts and statistics, as I'm sure y'all have. I didn't want to take quitting too easily and relapse, like I've heard that many others do. It has to hold; there's no other option.

As for the reasons I have decided to quit, I tried to keep them concise in the introduction. Everyone has the generic, completely-okay reasons being health, family, etc. I almost assume those as a given for every quitter, since they're quintessential reasons. Listing my job as a reason was one of an ethical reason, rather than a literal one. I would feel like shit diagnosing patients with ailments, only to know that I am purposefully deteriorating my own health. I'm sure that you could sneak your way through an addiction in the medical field but it's the ethical dilemma that influences me more than the logistical dilemma. Therefore, I found it more appropriate to list my profession as my main reason because it's more personal and unique to my situation.

Again, I appreciate the support and y'all holding me accountable. One day at a time.
Logged

Offline wastepanel

  • Moderator (Retired)
  • Master of Quit
  • *****
  • Posts: 21,238
  • Fuck you guys.
    • Scaretissue.com
  • Likes Given: 21
Re: Here we go
« Reply #10 on: December 01, 2014, 06:07:00 AM »
Quote from: Dagranger
Hey brother, you are getting jumped on a little in your intro, because it sounds weak. Quitting because there is no place for dip in the medical profession probably won't cut it. Lots of doctors on this site that were able to sneak their way through their work day. What you need to focus on is your addiction. Admit you are an addict, who is addicted to a drug as addictive as any narcotic shy of heroin, then you need to decide if you are harder or more determined than your addiction is by keeping that drug out of your system. You can do it. Good luck.
Honestly, (and I'll be the foil here) it doesn't matter why you quit. Just use that inspiration and go with it. We all have our own reasons for quitting. Some may seem silly to others. However, my friend Dagranger here speaks truths: You're an addict.

It's ok because we are too.

As a (soon to be) medical professional, I guarantee that you understand the law of addiction. Basically, once you are addicted to a substance...you can never use it recreationally again without triggering the addiction in you again. Let's just take it one moment at a time from here on out, and let's make sure that you'll never have to go through these withdrawals again.

First of all, roll is a great choice. It's your cry for help and your battle cry in this quit. Be strong, but know your limitations. Secondly, water and exercise. Limit your caffeine. You'll thank me. Finally, do what you have to do to stay quit today. Plan. Have your weapons ready. Know your enemy and know when you are at your weakest as you that is when you'll have to be at your strongest. Buy gas at the pump. Avoid the morning coffee lines (that double as tobacco lines). Have seeds, gums, and herbal snuff at your disposal at all times.

It might suck right now, but it gets better man. You will enjoy this.
Logged
In the end I Surrender, I and I alone accept that I have and always will have a Nicotene ADDICTION. It is my choice to quit, but I can't do it alone. I get to go down this path one time, I want to do it right. I recognize that my word, my integrety to you is on the line and is only as good as my actions. Caving is not an option in this plan-Eafman 7/11

I am not cured. I will quit one day at a time. I will continue to do what works. Posting roll everyday. To do otherwise would be foolish on my part. You can do this-Ready 12/11

To overcome your addiction you must comprehend what it means to fail-Razd 3/12

Theres a lot of people that come here, especially vets, that WANT to be reminded that they are addicts.-Tarpon 6/12

Just as a building starts with architectural drawings. Your daily quit begins with a promise.-Scowick 2/13

Here and now, focused on today, minute by minute, whatever it takes, I promise to all my bros and myself not to become a negative stat and stay quit!-krok 1/15

I want everyone to be quit. Even the assholes.-Probe1957 1/18

Ignoring history or erasing history fixes nothing and leads you inevitably down the same path.-69franx 04/30/2021

Offline Dagranger

  • Quit Pro
  • ***
  • Posts: 6,182
  • Quit Date: 06-27-2013
  • Interests: I used to like playing any sport. Now I like coaching any sport. Hiking, camping, biking. I work out a lot but I hate it.
  • Likes Given: 3
Re: Here we go
« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2014, 10:46:00 PM »
Hey brother, you are getting jumped on a little in your intro, because it sounds weak. Quitting because there is no place for dip in the medical profession probably won't cut it. Lots of doctors on this site that were able to sneak their way through their work day. What you need to focus on is your addiction. Admit you are an addict, who is addicted to a drug as addictive as any narcotic shy of heroin, then you need to decide if you are harder or more determined than your addiction is by keeping that drug out of your system. You can do it. Good luck.
Logged

Offline rteam2

  • Quitter
  • **
  • Posts: 338
  • Quit Date: 2014-11-24
  • Likes Given: 0
Re: Here we go
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2014, 11:43:00 AM »
Caleb, welcome to the March quit group. Forget all that crap about failure. You don't fail, right? I know you're serious about quitting, right? You posted roll so you've promised not to use today. Thank you for that. I've made the same promise to you. Let's do the same thing again tomorrow.
Logged

Offline MonsterMedic

  • Moderator
  • Master of Quit
  • *****
  • Posts: 40,969
  • Proud member of the June 2014 Quit Saloon
  • Quit Date: 03.02.14
  • Likes Given: 260
Re: Here we go
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2014, 10:22:00 AM »
Glad to have you here.

To clarify, many people have "stoppages" and not "quits." If you come here, you want to quit. This is my first true quit and it's 274 days strong. Drink the kool-aid and buy in to the program.

It works.
Logged
"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
3K and counting

Offline Stat

  • Quitter
  • **
  • Posts: 3,749
  • Likes Given: 1
Re: Here we go
« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2014, 08:17:00 AM »
Welcome! Lots of us on our first attempts here. Make the promise every day. Post roll to show the promise. Take it day by day. During the first few days for me it was hour by hour. The fog may be around for a while (weeks?), but it definitely seems gets consistent and shorter and weaker to me at day 12. Exercise helps with the fog.
Logged

Offline jeremybaseball23

  • Quitter
  • **
  • Posts: 409
  • Quit Date: 2/23/2021
  • Interests: NY Yankees, learning French, NJ Devils Hockey, NY Jets Football, NY Knicks Basketball
  • Likes Given: 11
Re: Here we go
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2014, 02:46:00 AM »
hey man im day 14

First off, you should not be setting yourself up for failure with that bullshit mentality of the first time is usually a failure. That's the mentality I had every time I have tried to quit but failed. You got to have the mindset that failure is not an option....I think that's what helped me most the first few days. Its still difficult but nothing I can't handle now.
Logged
One is one too many, one more is never enough

Offline Luker

  • Quitter
  • **
  • Posts: 263
  • Quit Date: 2014-11-29
  • Likes Given: 0
Re: Here we go
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2014, 12:14:00 AM »
Quote from: Caleb
Hi, all. I'm new to the forums.

I've dipped a can a day for about the past 5 years (Copenhagen and Grizzly).

The main reason I decided to quit was because I am going into the medical profession relatively soon and there's really no place for tobacco in that setting.

As I write this, I'm almost through with day 3 of absolutely no nicotine. Prior to stopping, I weaned myself down to about a can every 4 days. I figured that might help out but, honestly, it was just a way for me to "test the waters" of quitting.

So far, the worst part of quitting has been "the fog." Living every day like I'm hungover, with no end in sight, is not particularly great. I'm sure y'all know what I'm talking about.

Anyways, I am hoping the fog lifts soon and things get easier. This is my first attempt at quitting and it's my understanding that the first attempt usually doesn't hold.

Thanks for reading,
Caleb
Sup Caleb, Day 1 here. I'm worried about the fog as well, but I'm more worried about cancer. Good luck!
Logged

Offline Menace

  • Quitter
  • **
  • Posts: 1,958
  • Likes Given: 0
Re: Here we go
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2014, 10:42:00 PM »
Caleb,

You need to shut the defeatist attitude down now! If you think you will fail, then you are going to fail and failure is not an option here at KTC. We just quit, every damn day or every minute or every second whatever you need to keep the weed out of your mouth. Post roll each day and be a man of your word and you will not fail. The trail has been blazed here at KTC, you just need to follow it. This is not an easy mission and it will be extremely tough at times but it is 100% doable. I am proof of that! Get your mind right and get to quitting. Welcome aboard
Logged
Menace

I'm a Quitter, Are You?

Offline NoMoreCopeBlack

  • BANNED
  • Quitter
  • **
  • Posts: 1,482
  • Likes Given: 0
Re: Here we go
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2014, 10:19:00 PM »
Quote from: Caleb
Hi, all. I'm new to the forums.

I've dipped a can a day for about the past 5 years (Copenhagen and Grizzly).

The main reason I decided to quit was because I am going into the medical profession relatively soon and there's really no place for tobacco in that setting.

As I write this, I'm almost through with day 3 of absolutely no nicotine. Prior to stopping, I weaned myself down to about a can every 4 days. I figured that might help out but, honestly, it was just a way for me to "test the waters" of quitting.

So far, the worst part of quitting has been "the fog." Living every day like I'm hungover, with no end in sight, is not particularly great. I'm sure y'all know what I'm talking about.

Anyways, I am hoping the fog lifts soon and things get easier. This is my first attempt at quitting and it's my understanding that the first attempt usually doesn't hold.

Thanks for reading,
Caleb
Caleb,
Genius move signing up, you are most welcome. KTC brings unlimited strength and support to committed quitters. It all starts with the easiest process imaginable: post roll, don't dip that day. Head to the March 2015 group for roll posting info.

For the 'fog' - drink water. Multivitamin (see my intro if you want to take too many supplements instead).

Let me also be the first to rip you a new asshole for setting yourself up for failure by saying you think your first attempt won't hold. If you are ready to QUIT you are in the right place. The brotherhood and the accountability are real. Expect to quit and quit and quit some more. If you are ready to FAIL and DIE, tell yourself, "It's only my first attempt," see how far you get.

Pure quit awaits.
Logged

Offline Caleb

  • Quitter
  • **
  • Posts: 62
  • Quit Date: 2014-11-27
  • Likes Given: 0
Here we go
« on: November 29, 2014, 09:53:00 PM »
Hi, all. I'm new to the forums.

I've dipped a can a day for about the past 5 years (Copenhagen and Grizzly).

The main reason I decided to quit was because I am going into the medical profession relatively soon and there's really no place for tobacco in that setting.

As I write this, I'm almost through with day 3 of absolutely no nicotine. Prior to stopping, I weaned myself down to about a can every 4 days. I figured that might help out but, honestly, it was just a way for me to "test the waters" of quitting.

So far, the worst part of quitting has been "the fog." Living every day like I'm hungover, with no end in sight, is not particularly great. I'm sure y'all know what I'm talking about.

Anyways, I am hoping the fog lifts soon and things get easier. This is my first attempt at quitting and it's my understanding that the first attempt usually doesn't hold.

Thanks for reading,
Caleb
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »