I Quit, dipping that is

[nomoregrizzly]

I would have no issues quitting cold turkey if I didn't have to wake up early each morning. I've always had issues sleeping. Going through nicotine withdrawal during the day is no issue, it's at night.

I quit 5-6 years ago with patches, well took a break I guess. They worked well for me. I was on them for 2 months, then I didn't smoke or dip for almost a year.

I am serious about it. Going through my life fixing everything that I screwed up when I was younger.

But on a good note, since I quit a few days ago I've been keeping myself busy by fixing everything around my house. I've been to Home Depot maybe 10 times...

[nicofiend]

WELCOME ABOARD GRIZZ! Post roll daily, promise not to dip that day, repeat next day, quit one day at a time. Simple solution , not easy but simple! Nico

[parry8587]

Nomoregrizz, MOA is right. Get rid of the patches and just start your quit now. It will suck for the first couple days, but you embrace that and remember it so you never have to go through it again. It's not easy, but you can do it, just like we have. One day at a time! PM me if you need anything.

Ian

[minuteofangle]

Welcome Quitter....A couple of things. First, Congratulations on your decision to quit. It is not easy but YOU can do it. Second, We believe strongly in two things: 1) Be a man of your word. Give your word daily by "posting roll" that you vow not to use nicotene in any form TODAY...repeat tomorrow. and 2) Quitting is only done COLD TURKEY!!! Sorry buddy but that means no nicotene patches. You are only prolonging the pain of quitting and decreasing your odds of ever really being quit. It can be painful and thats why we call the first 72 hours of your quit "The Suck"...because it does. You are welcome to hang out and read etc. but until you are free from all nicotene (patches too) you are not quit. I encourage you to flush that shit and suck it up. Do it now and post day one in the September 2011 Hall of Fame Group.

MOA

[nomoregrizzly]

Hey guys, I ran across this site about a month ago when I was thinking hard about quitting. Came across the "100 reason to quit" on the site, read every one of them and laughed the entire time, very funny stuff.

But I decided to bite the bullet and quit. Bought a pack of patches and I'm doing well so far. There is a constant urge to dip, but the overall withdrawal isn't that bad. I'm finding myself reaching under my desk for my dip out of habit.

But one of the main reasons I'm quitting is that I just had my teeth cleaned. The dental hygenist I had (who was very attractive) commented on my teeth, and some staining patterns. She asked if I smoked, I said no and that I just drink a lot of tea (which is true...). She said, "Oh ok, yeah you don't smell like a smoker."

But I decided that was it, and if I wanted to smile openly again I better quit now.

I know a bit about quitting, I was very fond of beer for awhile. After gaining 60lbs and having to buy new clothes. I quit that too, almost a year ago.

Just wanted to say Hi, and to encourage anyone else thinking about giving it up.