I am 10 days in

[kkljinc]

Day 25. All is good. Feeling strong, getting some sleep, and took B-LoMatt's advice and read up on some solid quitter's 20s. The fog comes and goes, but all in all, I am not having a tough time with the 20s so far. Staying close to this site, to build up the supplies so I will be prepared when the next hellstorm arrives.

Misc Ramblings:
Reached out to a new guy a few days ago-- Tratliff. He seemed gung ho and I gave him my number and we PMed a few times. Then..Poof. Disappeared. Just seemed lame. Won't respond. Starting to make more sense why some of you vets get so pissed off at long time quitters you have invested a lot into. Guess it is just part of this struggle. If there is protocol for getting these jackasses back in line, let me know.

On the other hand, getting a random "stay quit" text from a brother, or seeing the vets/supporters, quit with me on a day, really does strengthen the resolve and accountability.

As for today, I am quit, and keepin' the nicbitch at bay.

Slim, good work on where you are at. Like you I had many people that just went poof! It happens more now, as I am comfortable in my quit and will take on a total noob, all of the sudden they are gone.

My last text is usually a quit being a bitch and come back when you are ready to quit for real. What else can you do really?

I quit with you today.

[srans]

Day 25. All is good. Feeling strong, getting some sleep, and took B-LoMatt's advice and read up on some solid quitter's 20s. The fog comes and goes, but all in all, I am not having a tough time with the 20s so far. Staying close to this site, to build up the supplies so I will be prepared when the next hellstorm arrives.

Misc Ramblings:
Reached out to a new guy a few days ago-- Tratliff. He seemed gung ho and I gave him my number and we PMed a few times. Then..Poof. Disappeared. Just seemed lame. Won't respond. Starting to make more sense why some of you vets get so pissed off at long time quitters you have invested a lot into. Guess it is just part of this struggle. If there is protocol for getting these jackasses back in line, let me know.

On the other hand, getting a random "stay quit" text from a brother, or seeing the vets/supporters, quit with me on a day, really does strengthen the resolve and accountability.

As for today, I am quit, and keepin' the nicbitch at bay.

Great job on your quit slim. I don't consider myself a vet at 152, but i stay on these intros a lot. I've invested my time and phone #, maybe to much. It does suck to have someone you've helped go back to the poison. So much so, i let it get to me. I hate to see someone gain their freedom, integrity and respect for themselves. Then because things get tough they cave back to a poison that ultimately may take their life.

Then there is people like me and you slim. People that come here and really want our freedom from this poison. People like you slim, that with a little direction are able to break free from its grasp. Someone that really appreciates what is going on here. Someone that realizes this is bigger than themselves.

It is worth it slim when someone like you comes Along. Thanks, you made my day. Quit with you.

[CaliforniaSlim]

Day 25. All is good. Feeling strong, getting some sleep, and took B-LoMatt's advice and read up on some solid quitter's 20s. The fog comes and goes, but all in all, I am not having a tough time with the 20s so far. Staying close to this site, to build up the supplies so I will be prepared when the next hellstorm arrives.

Misc Ramblings:
Reached out to a new guy a few days ago-- Tratliff. He seemed gung ho and I gave him my number and we PMed a few times. Then..Poof. Disappeared. Just seemed lame. Won't respond. Starting to make more sense why some of you vets get so pissed off at long time quitters you have invested a lot into. Guess it is just part of this struggle. If there is protocol for getting these jackasses back in line, let me know.

On the other hand, getting a random "stay quit" text from a brother, or seeing the vets/supporters, quit with me on a day, really does strengthen the resolve and accountability.

As for today, I am quit, and keepin' the nicbitch at bay.

[B-loMatt]

Day 21-  3 weeks that I wouldn't have bet on 3 weeks ago, but feeling strong now.  Checked out the Sept accountability list just to see what was up.   Crap, there are a lot of folks already gone.  Not just one and doners either.  Actual daily posters that just sort of wandered off the farm.  I hear a lot of folks have trouble in the 20s- guessing it is an "I've got this licked" complacency.   I'm not falling for that trick. NicBitch ain't gonna catch me sleeping.

Awesome thought process. Stay this positive and stay this committed. The rest comes with it. It was interesting to watch my group. About in the 20s is where folks started to wander away. "I've got this." Complacency ALWAYS kills. Don't let it kill you.

nice realizations SLIM, yep after the dust clears in your mellon go back and look at a lot of things around here you will see them differently on a second look. My group had 91 only 31 are going to the hall. scary stat. but I believe its just over par for the course. Have a good weekend have your safety plan in place.
PM me if you need help

Thanks fellas,

Dude you are quittin like a BOSS. Keep it going. I was in your position just a few weeks back. No doubt in my mind you are going to keep stacking the +1's. Great work. You have the nic bitch on the ropes. Now finish her off one day at a time.

Old slim,,, been watching your quit man and damn proud. You didn't come here playing no games man. You seem to be soaking up everything and doing what you need to do to stay quit.

You got some great things coming man. Stay the course and keep that head pointed forward. You are in the worst of the quit. I had my roughest time during week 3 and 4. After that the road got a lot easier. At day 149 i'm feeling great. can't believe my new life sometimes. It's so worth it. Keep that head pointed forward, nothing back there for you brother. Quit with you anyday. Need anything pm me.

Just awesome.

Read some intro threads and look at what happens to a lot of us somewhere in the 20-40 range. Ask srans about the door that is in your future, and be ready to push through to a better place in the next couple of weeks...

[Scowick65]

Day 21-  3 weeks that I wouldn't have bet on 3 weeks ago, but feeling strong now.  Checked out the Sept accountability list just to see what was up.   Crap, there are a lot of folks already gone.  Not just one and doners either.  Actual daily posters that just sort of wandered off the farm.  I hear a lot of folks have trouble in the 20s- guessing it is an "I've got this licked" complacency.   I'm not falling for that trick. NicBitch ain't gonna catch me sleeping.

Awesome thought process. Stay this positive and stay this committed. The rest comes with it. It was interesting to watch my group. About in the 20s is where folks started to wander away. "I've got this." Complacency ALWAYS kills. Don't let it kill you.

nice realizations SLIM, yep after the dust clears in your mellon go back and look at a lot of things around here you will see them differently on a second look. My group had 91 only 31 are going to the hall. scary stat. but I believe its just over par for the course. Have a good weekend have your safety plan in place.
PM me if you need help

Thanks fellas,

Dude you are quittin like a BOSS. Keep it going. I was in your position just a few weeks back. No doubt in my mind you are going to keep stacking the +1's. Great work. You have the nic bitch on the ropes. Now finish her off one day at a time.

Old slim,,, been watching your quit man and damn proud. You didn't come here playing no games man. You seem to be soaking up everything and doing what you need to do to stay quit.

You got some great things coming man. Stay the course and keep that head pointed forward. You are in the worst of the quit. I had my roughest time during week 3 and 4. After that the road got a lot easier. At day 149 i'm feeling great. can't believe my new life sometimes. It's so worth it. Keep that head pointed forward, nothing back there for you brother. Quit with you anyday. Need anything pm me.

Just awesome.

[srans]

Day 21-  3 weeks that I wouldn't have bet on 3 weeks ago, but feeling strong now.  Checked out the Sept accountability list just to see what was up.   Crap, there are a lot of folks already gone.  Not just one and doners either.  Actual daily posters that just sort of wandered off the farm.  I hear a lot of folks have trouble in the 20s- guessing it is an "I've got this licked" complacency.   I'm not falling for that trick. NicBitch ain't gonna catch me sleeping.

Awesome thought process. Stay this positive and stay this committed. The rest comes with it. It was interesting to watch my group. About in the 20s is where folks started to wander away. "I've got this." Complacency ALWAYS kills. Don't let it kill you.

nice realizations SLIM, yep after the dust clears in your mellon go back and look at a lot of things around here you will see them differently on a second look. My group had 91 only 31 are going to the hall. scary stat. but I believe its just over par for the course. Have a good weekend have your safety plan in place.
PM me if you need help

Thanks fellas,

Dude you are quittin like a BOSS. Keep it going. I was in your position just a few weeks back. No doubt in my mind you are going to keep stacking the +1's. Great work. You have the nic bitch on the ropes. Now finish her off one day at a time.

Old slim,,, been watching your quit man and damn proud. You didn't come here playing no games man. You seem to be soaking up everything and doing what you need to do to stay quit.

You got some great things coming man. Stay the course and keep that head pointed forward. You are in the worst of the quit. I had my roughest time during week 3 and 4. After that the road got a lot easier. At day 149 i'm feeling great. can't believe my new life sometimes. It's so worth it. Keep that head pointed forward, nothing back there for you brother. Quit with you anyday. Need anything pm me.

[KC_Guy]

Day 21-  3 weeks that I wouldn't have bet on 3 weeks ago, but feeling strong now.  Checked out the Sept accountability list just to see what was up.   Crap, there are a lot of folks already gone.  Not just one and doners either.  Actual daily posters that just sort of wandered off the farm.  I hear a lot of folks have trouble in the 20s- guessing it is an "I've got this licked" complacency.   I'm not falling for that trick. NicBitch ain't gonna catch me sleeping.

Awesome thought process. Stay this positive and stay this committed. The rest comes with it. It was interesting to watch my group. About in the 20s is where folks started to wander away. "I've got this." Complacency ALWAYS kills. Don't let it kill you.

nice realizations SLIM, yep after the dust clears in your mellon go back and look at a lot of things around here you will see them differently on a second look. My group had 91 only 31 are going to the hall. scary stat. but I believe its just over par for the course. Have a good weekend have your safety plan in place.
PM me if you need help

Thanks fellas,

Dude you are quittin like a BOSS. Keep it going. I was in your position just a few weeks back. No doubt in my mind you are going to keep stacking the +1's. Great work. You have the nic bitch on the ropes. Now finish her off one day at a time.

[CaliforniaSlim]

Day 21-  3 weeks that I wouldn't have bet on 3 weeks ago, but feeling strong now.  Checked out the Sept accountability list just to see what was up.   Crap, there are a lot of folks already gone.  Not just one and doners either.  Actual daily posters that just sort of wandered off the farm.  I hear a lot of folks have trouble in the 20s- guessing it is an "I've got this licked" complacency.   I'm not falling for that trick. NicBitch ain't gonna catch me sleeping.

Awesome thought process. Stay this positive and stay this committed. The rest comes with it. It was interesting to watch my group. About in the 20s is where folks started to wander away. "I've got this." Complacency ALWAYS kills. Don't let it kill you.

nice realizations SLIM, yep after the dust clears in your mellon go back and look at a lot of things around here you will see them differently on a second look. My group had 91 only 31 are going to the hall. scary stat. but I believe its just over par for the course. Have a good weekend have your safety plan in place.
PM me if you need help

Thanks fellas,

[traumagnet]

Day 21-  3 weeks that I wouldn't have bet on 3 weeks ago, but feeling strong now.  Checked out the Sept accountability list just to see what was up.   Crap, there are a lot of folks already gone.  Not just one and doners either.  Actual daily posters that just sort of wandered off the farm.  I hear a lot of folks have trouble in the 20s- guessing it is an "I've got this licked" complacency.   I'm not falling for that trick. NicBitch ain't gonna catch me sleeping.

Awesome thought process. Stay this positive and stay this committed. The rest comes with it. It was interesting to watch my group. About in the 20s is where folks started to wander away. "I've got this." Complacency ALWAYS kills. Don't let it kill you.

nice realizations SLIM, yep after the dust clears in your mellon go back and look at a lot of things around here you will see them differently on a second look. My group had 91 only 31 are going to the hall. scary stat. but I believe its just over par for the course. Have a good weekend have your safety plan in place.
PM me if you need help

[Wade]

Day 21-  3 weeks that I wouldn't have bet on 3 weeks ago, but feeling strong now.  Checked out the Sept accountability list just to see what was up.  Crap, there are a lot of folks already gone.  Not just one and doners either.  Actual daily posters that just sort of wandered off the farm.  I hear a lot of folks have trouble in the 20s- guessing it is an "I've got this licked" complacency.  I'm not falling for that trick. NicBitch ain't gonna catch me sleeping.

Awesome thought process. Stay this positive and stay this committed. The rest comes with it. It was interesting to watch my group. About in the 20s is where folks started to wander away. "I've got this." Complacency ALWAYS kills. Don't let it kill you.

[ross8yrs]

Day 21- 3 weeks that I wouldn't have bet on 3 weeks ago, but feeling strong now. Checked out the Sept accountability list just to see what was up. Crap, there are a lot of folks already gone. Not just one and doners either. Actual daily posters that just sort of wandered off the farm. I hear a lot of folks have trouble in the 20s- guessing it is an "I've got this licked" complacency. I'm not falling for that trick. NicBitch ain't gonna catch me sleeping.

She sneaks up on ya

[CaliforniaSlim]

Day 21- 3 weeks that I wouldn't have bet on 3 weeks ago, but feeling strong now. Checked out the Sept accountability list just to see what was up. Crap, there are a lot of folks already gone. Not just one and doners either. Actual daily posters that just sort of wandered off the farm. I hear a lot of folks have trouble in the 20s- guessing it is an "I've got this licked" complacency. I'm not falling for that trick. NicBitch ain't gonna catch me sleeping.

[Scowick65]

After 8 straight years I am on Day 20 of being clean and... not so clear.  Anxiety and fidgety hands are very common. I find myself needing to get up and walk around for no apparent reason.  Any Tips for a rookie quitter?

Your body is in fight or flight mode. You're not convinced you can live without your crutch YET. I've been there, TRUST ME.

You're easy to hit as a sitting target, your adrenaline is through the roof at times. Get up and get moving. Get some excersise, do some projects around the house, MOVE.

If that doesn't work go to your doctor and tell him what's going on. I know first hand that fighting the nic biatch is tough enough without having to deal with anxiety, frightfulness, and panic. Your doc may be able to prescribe some assists to help you deal with the anxiety. Cognitive behavioral therapy (talking to a counselor) is helpful too.

Don't try and be Joe tough guy. Anxiety is the real deal and needs to be dealt with . No every gets it and those who do don't always have it to the same degree.

Hang in there. Things WILL get better.

Hit me up if you have any specific questions.

I'd be more than glad to help.

Sage advice. I am glad you found us. Quit on.

[srans]

After 8 straight years I am on Day 20 of being clean and... not so clear.� Anxiety and fidgety hands are very common. I find myself needing to get up and walk around for no apparent reason.� Any Tips for a rookie quitter?

yeah...open up your own intro for starters...tell us about yourself, and doing anything else besides dipping is a good idea.

26 started in highschool, didn't smoke because it affected hockey too much. started slow, up to a can every other day for 8 yrs., like clockwork. I'm fairly certain going through this fog thing I keep reading about as I have been worthless for bout 2 weeks now.

Hey, Hey, You, You, Get off of my thread.
Please, check out the welcome center, read up, post roll and start your own intro thread. This one is mine. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
It is a useful tool in keeping me quit. I am sure yours will be too.
Stay quit and get off of my lawn. ;)

apologies?

None needed. Start your own intro thread. Introduce yourself to the ktc world and chronicle your quit THERE, not on poor old slims intro.

Simply goto intoductions, select "Start New Topic" and start typing away.

Sorry Slim...trying to get this pup on the right track...

All is good. It took me hours to figure out how to post roll the first time. No worries. Glad to have another quitter by my side

I needed to laugh tonight,,, thanks old slim..

[CaliforniaSlim]

After 8 straight years I am on Day 20 of being clean and... not so clear.� Anxiety and fidgety hands are very common. I find myself needing to get up and walk around for no apparent reason.� Any Tips for a rookie quitter?

yeah...open up your own intro for starters...tell us about yourself, and doing anything else besides dipping is a good idea.

26 started in highschool, didn't smoke because it affected hockey too much. started slow, up to a can every other day for 8 yrs., like clockwork. I'm fairly certain going through this fog thing I keep reading about as I have been worthless for bout 2 weeks now.

Hey, Hey, You, You, Get off of my thread.
Please, check out the welcome center, read up, post roll and start your own intro thread. This one is mine. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
It is a useful tool in keeping me quit. I am sure yours will be too.
Stay quit and get off of my lawn. ;)

apologies?

None needed. Start your own intro thread. Introduce yourself to the ktc world and chronicle your quit THERE, not on poor old slims intro.

Simply goto intoductions, select "Start New Topic" and start typing away.

Sorry Slim...trying to get this pup on the right track...

All is good. It took me hours to figure out how to post roll the first time. No worries. Glad to have another quitter by my side