New Quitter

[Keith0617]

I can't believe I am over a year quit. October 5th will always be a special day. Funny how the first few months suck and move so slow that you feel the day will never end. It is a struggle. But before you know it, you hit the 100 day mark and the HOF celebration. If you are going to stay quit you don't really have a choice. Keep plotting along one day at a time. Before you know it, not only is your day count piling up but your days are also getting so much better. It is almost shocking how much better they become.  Then you hit 150, 200, 250, and 300 days quit. Learning you can only quit today is huge. Keep it simple and quit just for today and let the days keep adding up. This concept has helped keep the stress and anxiety down. I don't have to worry about anything besides posting my promise and keeping my word today. Now at 371 days quit, the days are so much better. One day at a time really works. However, word of caution. I will never be so quit that I can't cave. Stay loyal to your routine.

Thank you to KTC and everyone for their support.

[Keith0617]

September 17, 2019 - amazing feeling not having my blood pressure shooting out the top of my head with fear of going to the dentist. Still not a fan but something special not feeling all the fear. Remember this...

[Keith0617]

Day 334 of being clean. Hard to believe. Roughly a month and I will hit 1 year. I am super excited about eh PA meet and greet this weekend in Philly. Just the periodic kick in the pants to keep me focused on beating the beast one day at a time. Life is good.

[Skolvikings]

Funny how a little time makes everything better. Roughly 2 weeks ago I had some dark clouds floating around but the last few days have been great. I credit meeting up with a fellow quitter and getting my mind to get proper perspective on life. I can't wait for Sep 7-8 to meet a bunch of fellow quitters in PA. I only wish a few guys that have helped me so much could be there.

Hey Keith - VFMan here in May 19. Born and raised in Columbia, MD. Day 200 today. Saw your intro thread and that you live in Ellicott City. Small world. We all appreciate your active roll in supporting others. Some just don't want the help. Don't let them discourage you. There are more people that welcome the support than not. I quit with you EDD!

Awww, I love seeing the brotherhood overflow into the crevices of KTC.

Keith VFMan is a great guy.  I've been supporting him since his day 1 and him me.  You two should exchange numbers and get together.  Sounds like you might be close enough.

Sounds great. Maybe we can even get Chris down here.

Be careful what you wish for..... he likes bears... a lot.

Don't forget your whistle and the safe word.

[Keith0617]

Funny how a little time makes everything better. Roughly 2 weeks ago I had some dark clouds floating around but the last few days have been great. I credit meeting up with a fellow quitter and getting my mind to get proper perspective on life. I can't wait for Sep 7-8 to meet a bunch of fellow quitters in PA. I only wish a few guys that have helped me so much could be there.

Hey Keith - VFMan here in May 19. Born and raised in Columbia, MD. Day 200 today. Saw your intro thread and that you live in Ellicott City. Small world. We all appreciate your active roll in supporting others. Some just don't want the help. Don't let them discourage you. There are more people that welcome the support than not. I quit with you EDD!

Awww, I love seeing the brotherhood overflow into the crevices of KTC.

Keith VFMan is a great guy.  I've been supporting him since his day 1 and him me.  You two should exchange numbers and get together.  Sounds like you might be close enough.

Sounds great. Maybe we can even get Chris down here.

[chris2alaska]

Funny how a little time makes everything better. Roughly 2 weeks ago I had some dark clouds floating around but the last few days have been great. I credit meeting up with a fellow quitter and getting my mind to get proper perspective on life. I can't wait for Sep 7-8 to meet a bunch of fellow quitters in PA. I only wish a few guys that have helped me so much could be there.

Hey Keith - VFMan here in May 19. Born and raised in Columbia, MD. Day 200 today. Saw your intro thread and that you live in Ellicott City. Small world. We all appreciate your active roll in supporting others. Some just don't want the help. Don't let them discourage you. There are more people that welcome the support than not. I quit with you EDD!

Awww, I love seeing the brotherhood overflow into the crevices of KTC.

Keith VFMan is a great guy.  I've been supporting him since his day 1 and him me.  You two should exchange numbers and get together.  Sounds like you might be close enough.

[Vfman]

Funny how a little time makes everything better. Roughly 2 weeks ago I had some dark clouds floating around but the last few days have been great. I credit meeting up with a fellow quitter and getting my mind to get proper perspective on life. I can't wait for Sep 7-8 to meet a bunch of fellow quitters in PA. I only wish a few guys that have helped me so much could be there.

Hey Keith - VFMan here in May 19. Born and raised in Columbia, MD. Day 200 today. Saw your intro thread and that you live in Ellicott City. Small world. We all appreciate your active roll in supporting others. Some just don't want the help. Don't let them discourage you. There are more people that welcome the support than not. I quit with you EDD!

[chris2alaska]

Funny how a little time makes everything better. Roughly 2 weeks ago I had some dark clouds floating around but the last few days have been great. I credit meeting up with a fellow quitter and getting my mind to get proper perspective on life. I can't wait for Sep 7-8 to meet a bunch of fellow quitters in PA. I only wish a few guys that have helped me so much could be there.

Me too.

I am planning an east coast tour for Fall of 2020 if I can swing it.  I will be sure to meet up with you then.

[Keith0617]

Funny how a little time makes everything better. Roughly 2 weeks ago I had some dark clouds floating around but the last few days have been great. I credit meeting up with a fellow quitter and getting my mind to get proper perspective on life. I can't wait for Sep 7-8 to meet a bunch of fellow quitters in PA. I only wish a few guys that have helped me so much could be there.

[chris2alaska]

Craziest thing ever. I new quitter I was supporting went batshit crazy and blocked me on his phone because he didn't like my accountability. He later unblocks me, I call to hopefully keep him quit, only to get cussed out. The final act after receiving a threatening text was to block him only to receive a PM were he hopes I get mouth cancer. WTF. Part of me is struggling to blow this off and move on. I understand I can't take it personal but I'm not sure how else to take it. I hope the guy stays quit and gets the help he needs. I just know my skill set isn't sufficient to deal with that.

Keith,

I wouldn't worry at all about that guy.  You and I both know he has some issues in the head and hopefully he will get treated for it.  All we can do is try to help each other out.  Unfortunately, some people do not like accountability even though THEY signed up for it.  We can only do what we can do.  We can't quit for them.

Do not let the actions of others determine the direction of your quit.

Proud as hell to quit with you Keith,

Chris

[Keith0617]

Craziest thing ever. I new quitter I was supporting went batshit crazy and blocked me on his phone because he didn't like my accountability. He later unblocks me, I call to hopefully keep him quit, only to get cussed out. The final act after receiving a threatening text was to block him only to receive a PM were he hopes I get mouth cancer. WTF. Part of me is struggling to blow this off and move on. I understand I can't take it personal but I'm not sure how else to take it. I hope the guy stays quit and gets the help he needs. I just know my skill set isn't sufficient to deal with that.

[chris2alaska]

So today makes day 300 for being clean from nicotine. Hard to believe it sometimes. I only wish I had found KTC sooner and made the relationships that mean so much. Funny how I feel such a loss when an addict caves or leaves KTC because they think they are cured. What BS. I really appreciate all the members that have helped me so much. Funny I have also gained a bunch of knowledge outside of the addiction topic.

I am proud to quit again today with all of you...

  HAPPY 3RD FLOOR ASCENSION DAY @Keith0617 

[Keith0617]

So today makes day 300 for being clean from nicotine. Hard to believe it sometimes. I only wish I had found KTC sooner and made the relationships that mean so much. Funny how I feel such a loss when an addict caves or leaves KTC because they think they are cured. What BS. I really appreciate all the members that have helped me so much. Funny I have also gained a bunch of knowledge outside of the addiction topic.

I am proud to quit again today with all of you...

[Keith0617]

It is nice to have a few good days lately. Funny how the cravings come and go like the wind. Glad I have the knowledge to help me deal with them.  I sure don't understand how addicts leave the site and quit posting roll. How can they believe they are cured.

[Keith0617]

Basic Playbook for KTC:


Due to Amazon being sold out of copies of the KTC playbook, I decided to share the highlights of the cliff notes.
•   Wake Up Piss Post (WUPP)  – helpful to battle craves if you have posted your promise early in the day. If you have an issue posting your promise early in the day, reach out to a quit brother or sister and ask for a pickup. This shouldn’t be a common occurrence.
•   Wake up and repeat WUPP daily.
•   Exchange digits – every quitter should have numbers. Can every quitter be contacted by multiple group members?
•   Set a post deadline – example 1pm EST – be mindful of time zones – if you post late own it and acknowledge. You signed up for accountability. Brothers and sisters need to be checking roll throughout the morning to know if they are missing fellow quitters. If so, hunt them down.
•   What are you doing to help the group? Are you updating SSOA? Are you posting and ghosting? Do you track that your sisters and brothers have posted? Chase, Support, and hold each other accountable. If nothing else, post early so no one has to chase you down, thus creating more work for others.
•   Build relationships. Everyone’s goal is to be nicotine free but it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t develop relationships. Strong relationships go along way in supporting your quit.

Feel free to reach out if you want volume II or check backordered copies on Amazon.