I'm Here and I QUIT!

[Keddy]

If you can give your word and keep it, go over to the October 2011 HOF Class, post roll and make your promise to keep quit today.

Repeat the same tomorrow . . . . and the next day . . . .

You can do this!! How do I know? 251 days ago I made the same decision.

It'll be tough at the beginning, but you'll never regret it. Being quit is being free; there's no better feeling!

[nicofiend]

Eafman: Welcome aboard the quitters site that makes quitting possible, a little kick in the ass occasionally helps! One day at a time, makes you a successful nic free quithead! Nico

[CptKngroo239]

Welcome aboard eafman. You are making a great choice. The first few days are the worst, and every day that passes without you poisoning yourself gets better.

You've made a commitment, now stick to it. You can do this!

[reallogansmith]

I'm here with you brother.

[LLCope]

Eafman,

Anything I can do to help---let me know. You'll be back on that cycle before you know it. This quit will heal you in many ways, but only if you quit today--ONE DAY AT A TIME!

[Leahy16]

Great story of how you arrived at this point and your decision to quit. It's interesting how these moments reveal themselves.

You can do this. Stay quit today and soon you will be back on the bike tearing up the roads.

[Souliman]

Holy crap in a bucket! Welcome aboard bro. Sounds like you got a path. Get involved and get to know the folks here. The more you know, the more you read, the safer your quit will be.

Like the Captain said, reach out if there is anything you need. Glad to quit with you.

[Capt Kylos]

I too am glad that this forum exists for people like me and you to quit the addiction. To share the pain and support accountability.

I've been chewing tobacco since 1980 when I tried it in band practice. Heck of a rush the first few times. Never looked back however, during the years I have made several attempts at a quit that ultimately ended in a cave. The second time lasted a long time, only to have stress, tiredness, and an instant weak moment to cave to a co-worker. Recently, as I have worked myself back into competitive cycling again, I have really gained the desire to quit. For GOOD!. Funny how God works as I ended up in a bike crash which left me broken ribs and a Titanium encapsulated collar bone.

After getting back from my first return visit to the Dr on Thursday, there was some concern regarding how fast the bones were mending and the question was again asked if I used tobacco. I claimed NO, but received a severe lecture about the impact of nicotine on bone healing. And how I wasn't going to heal if I didn't stop chewing. (How did he know that?) Despite my growing desire to quit and his severe lecture including phrases like " No more racing, no more being an athlete, possible disability, etc. etc. etc ." it took me almost a day and a half to dump the shit down the toilet. Even then I caved once, ran to the store, bought a can, and had a dip proceeded by dumping the second can down the toilet that evening. So my official final QUIT is July 1, 2011 at 9:00 Eastern.

This is it, I give you my word that I will not dip today, deal with tomorrow as they come, post roll call, and support others as addicted as I that they may also overcome this addiction. This time will be different as I am going to DO! and listen to others that have made it through to the better life. Look forward to the journey.

regards
eafman

This is some good shit right here eafman....glad to be quit with you....PM me if you need a number or anything.....let's do this!

[eafman]

I too am glad that this forum exists for people like me and you to quit the addiction. To share the pain and support accountability.

I've been chewing tobacco since 1980 when I tried it in band practice. Heck of a rush the first few times. Never looked back however, during the years I have made several attempts at a quit that ultimately ended in a cave. The second time lasted a long time, only to have stress, tiredness, and an instant weak moment to cave to a co-worker. Recently, as I have worked myself back into competitive cycling again, I have really gained the desire to quit. For GOOD!. Funny how God works as I ended up in a bike crash which left me broken ribs and a Titanium encapsulated collar bone.

After getting back from my first return visit to the Dr on Thursday, there was some concern regarding how fast the bones were mending and the question was again asked if I used tobacco. I claimed NO, but received a severe lecture about the impact of nicotine on bone healing.  And how I wasn't going to heal if I didn't stop chewing. (How did he know that?) Despite my growing desire to quit and his severe lecture including phrases like " No more racing, no more being an athlete, possible disability, etc. etc. etc ." it took me almost a day and a half to dump the shit down the toilet. Even then I caved once, ran to the store, bought a can, and had a dip proceeded by dumping the second can down the toilet that evening. So my official final QUIT is July 1, 2011 at 9:00 Eastern.

This is it, I give you my word that I will not dip today, deal with tomorrow as they come, post roll call, and support others as addicted as I that they may also overcome this addiction. This time will be different as I am going to DO! and listen to others that have made it through to the better life. Look forward to the journey.

regards
eafman