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Offline FIGHTIN-IGNORANCE

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Re: I am 10 days in
« Reply #43 on: July 08, 2013, 09:51:00 PM »
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The fog is back - staring at my computer trying to get work done, but just staring. My patience is gone too- irritability meter is pinned. Wife not too thrilled.
No worries, I am quit for today. Just needed to vent and probably need some exercise. I will get a work out in tonight.
Yeah Man the Fog Sucks. Been there a couple times already. My irritability is pinned often as well. Same with sex drive. I want it all the time but now hasn't been the best timing if you know what I mean (women thing). This shoots the irritability, anxiety, and plain old pinned energy through the roof for me. Stay quit. I am with ya bro,
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Re: I am 10 days in
« Reply #42 on: July 08, 2013, 06:02:00 PM »
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The fog is back - staring at my computer trying to get work done, but just staring. My patience is gone too- irritability meter is pinned.  Wife not too thrilled.
No worries, I am quit for today.  Just needed to vent and probably need some exercise.  I will get a work out in tonight.
Stick with it - you'll be fine. You've got your head on straight and you are well equipped to deal with the fog reoccurance and irritability. Most people say the fog comes and goes in a day or two and that's probably accurate. But I feel like I've been in a "minor fog" (if there is such a thing) for the past three weeks (just emerged yesterday, actually). I feel extremely clear-headed today and it's awesome. Point is, you'll be fine and you'll get through this and it'll be better on the other side. When it'll happen, I don't know. Whether it'll happen - that I know - it will definitely happen and it'll have been worth the temporary pain you're experiencing now. That's the thing - in the end it seems like the pain almost helps make it all worth it. You can look back and know you survived and are stronger for having gone through it. QLF
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Re: I am 10 days in
« Reply #41 on: July 08, 2013, 06:00:00 PM »
Quote from: CaliforniaSlim
The fog is back - staring at my computer trying to get work done, but just staring. My patience is gone too- irritability meter is pinned. Wife not too thrilled.
No worries, I am quit for today. Just needed to vent and probably need some exercise. I will get a work out in tonight.
Stick with it - you'll be fine. You've got your head on straight and you are well equipped to deal with the fog reoccurance and irritability. Most people say the fog comes and goes in a day or two and that's probably accurate. But I feel like I've been in a "minor fog" (if there is such a thing) for the past three weeks (just emerged yesterday, actually). I feel extremely clear-headed today and it's awesome. Point is, you'll be fine and you'll get through this and it'll be better on the other side. When it'll happen, I don't know. Whether it'll happen - that I know - it will definitely happen and it'll have been worth the temporary pain you're experiencing now. That's the thing - in the end it seems like the pain almost helps make it all worth it. You can look back and know you survived and are stronger for having gone through it. QLF
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Re: I am 10 days in
« Reply #40 on: July 08, 2013, 02:21:00 PM »
The fog is back - staring at my computer trying to get work done, but just staring. My patience is gone too- irritability meter is pinned. Wife not too thrilled.
No worries, I am quit for today. Just needed to vent and probably need some exercise. I will get a work out in tonight.
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Re: I am 10 days in
« Reply #39 on: July 07, 2013, 02:15:00 PM »
Loving what I am reading here slim! You are a quit sponge. I had a string of real easy days in week 2-3, but then got hit with the fog, suck, and funk quite a bit in days 30-40. Just be aware that it will happen, but do not worry about it you have the tools to deal with it when it comes...
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Re: I am 10 days in
« Reply #38 on: July 07, 2013, 01:04:00 PM »
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Day 16. I like that the days keep adding on. I just post roll and quit and they keep adding on. I have been lucky to have strung a few pretty good days together. I've got my spidey sense on since I know that nicbitch is up to something. Still can't seem to get a full night's sleep, though it isn't nearly as bad as that first week. Still got the gas, but that's nothin'. I hang out on this site and read everything. We all have to walk our own path, but those before me have mapped the minefield. I plan on using the map.
Thanks to everyone here. Thrilled to be quit with you.
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Re: I am 10 days in
« Reply #37 on: July 07, 2013, 12:40:00 PM »
Totally get the gas thing! LOL 'yak'

My gas is peeling paint! 'arse'
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Complancency sucks,one moment of it is the difference between being a user and a quitter....OIB

Someone, somewhere out there is suffering through a more intense crave than me and that person is staying quit. As will I. -JoeMellow

The connection of a common problem is strong, but the connection of a common solution is even stronger.-gorilla1

When we think we can't quit... We can... Cause ducks fly together... When the craves are to much to handle... Us ducks fly together.... When you want to cave... You won't... Because ducks fly together. Per our Jpete328
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Re: I am 10 days in
« Reply #36 on: July 07, 2013, 12:36:00 PM »
Day 16. I like that the days keep adding on. I just post roll and quit and they keep adding on. I have been lucky to have strung a few pretty good days together. I've got my spidey sense on since I know that nicbitch is up to something. Still can't seem to get a full night's sleep, though it isn't nearly as bad as that first week. Still got the gas, but that's nothin'. I hang out on this site and read everything. We all have to walk our own path, but those before me have mapped the minefield. I plan on using the map.
Thanks to everyone here. Thrilled to be quit with you.
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Re: I am 10 days in
« Reply #35 on: July 06, 2013, 04:01:00 PM »
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Day 15 for me. Here is what happened after lurking around and reading some wise old timers on here.  Someone posted that we are all addicts here.  No sh*t. But I heard my brain say "sure, I am addicted to chew, but that's not like being an addict". Wtf. I guess somehow one is easier to accept than the other.  So,  right here, right now I'm setting my brain straight. I am an addict. 
Anybody have thoughts or advice on this?  Seems dangerous to the quit.
Tough to say isn't it? But its true. We are all addicts.

Not dangerous to the quit, but ESSENTIAL.

We all got hooked by the nic bitch and became addicts and will always be addicts.

We can never have "just one" or be a "social dipper", we cannot control ourselves. One or one thousand will never be enough for us.

Google "the law of addiction".

The thing is , don't let being and "addict" effect you negatively. Not like you have to walk the streets with a scarlet A on your chest, but you know who does walk around like that? Jack Poles who continually stuff their faces full of a vile and addictive poison that will kill you.

THAT is the person you should fear to be. Not you're current self. Takes a lot of balls to say, "ok, I've had enough of this shit. Ill admit I'm an addict but quit using the shit because I want my freedom and my life back".

Takes NO balls to keep on being a slave to a posionous weed in a can.

You're an addict. Big fucking deal...welcome to the club. Its just a words and dont let it define you.
Bravo diesel well said
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Re: I am 10 days in
« Reply #34 on: July 06, 2013, 03:32:00 PM »
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Day 15 for me. Here is what happened after lurking around and reading some wise old timers on here.  Someone posted that we are all addicts here.  No sh*t. But I heard my brain say "sure, I am addicted to chew, but that's not like being an addict". Wtf. I guess somehow one is easier to accept than the other.  So,  right here, right now I'm setting my brain straight. I am an addict. 
Anybody have thoughts or advice on this?  Seems dangerous to the quit.
Tough to say isn't it? But its true. We are all addicts.

Not dangerous to the quit, but ESSENTIAL.

We all got hooked by the nic bitch and became addicts and will always be addicts.

We can never have "just one" or be a "social dipper", we cannot control ourselves. One or one thousand will never be enough for us.

Google "the law of addiction".

The thing is , don't let being and "addict" effect you negatively. Not like you have to walk the streets with a scarlet A on your chest, but you know who does walk around like that? Jack Poles who continually stuff their faces full of a vile and addictive poison that will kill you.

THAT is the person you should fear to be. Not you're current self. Takes a lot of balls to say, "ok, I've had enough of this shit. Ill admit I'm an addict but quit using the shit because I want my freedom and my life back".

Takes NO balls to keep on being a slave to a posionous weed in a can.

You're an addict. Big fucking deal...welcome to the club. Its just a words and dont let it define you.
Thanks Diesel. Words of wisdom. Appreciate it
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Re: I am 10 days in
« Reply #33 on: July 06, 2013, 01:56:00 PM »
Quote from: CaliforniaSlim
Day 15 for me. Here is what happened after lurking around and reading some wise old timers on here. Someone posted that we are all addicts here. No sh*t. But I heard my brain say "sure, I am addicted to chew, but that's not like being an addict". Wtf. I guess somehow one is easier to accept than the other. So, right here, right now I'm setting my brain straight. I am an addict.
Anybody have thoughts or advice on this? Seems dangerous to the quit.
Tough to say isn't it? But its true. We are all addicts.

Not dangerous to the quit, but ESSENTIAL.

We all got hooked by the nic bitch and became addicts and will always be addicts.

We can never have "just one" or be a "social dipper", we cannot control ourselves. One or one thousand will never be enough for us.

Google "the law of addiction".

The thing is , don't let being and "addict" effect you negatively. Not like you have to walk the streets with a scarlet A on your chest, but you know who does walk around like that? Jack Poles who continually stuff their faces full of a vile and addictive poison that will kill you.

THAT is the person you should fear to be. Not you're current self. Takes a lot of balls to say, "ok, I've had enough of this shit. Ill admit I'm an addict but quit using the shit because I want my freedom and my life back".

Takes NO balls to keep on being a slave to a posionous weed in a can.

You're an addict. Big fucking deal...welcome to the club. Its just a words and dont let it define you.
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Re: I am 10 days in
« Reply #32 on: July 06, 2013, 12:35:00 PM »
Day 15 for me. Here is what happened after lurking around and reading some wise old timers on here. Someone posted that we are all addicts here. No sh*t. But I heard my brain say "sure, I am addicted to chew, but that's not like being an addict". Wtf. I guess somehow one is easier to accept than the other. So, right here, right now I'm setting my brain straight. I am an addict.
Anybody have thoughts or advice on this? Seems dangerous to the quit.
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Re: I am 10 days in
« Reply #31 on: July 06, 2013, 08:43:00 AM »
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Quote from: Erussell
Quote from: Greg5280
Quote from: CaliforniaSlim
Quote from: jhaenel23
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Day 14-  2 whole weeks.  When I started that ridiculously  far away.  Some random thoughts on quit so far:

- All of a sudden it seems like I can taste everything a more crisply and brighter. It would make sense, but haven't heard  talk about it.  Bonus quit reward.

- When I am craving, I will come on this site and just read random intros and HOF speeches or whatever....There is wisdom here, and people who have had the same struggles-- it helps.

- I have used the fake chew stuff, but have switched to just sunflower seeds.  For me, messing around with the can itself was too reminiscent of the bitch... seemed to make craving worse.

- The false justifications and nic talk are so easy to spot in anyone now, because my brain has tried the same crap on me. 

-There is no way a little can is going to beat me unless it sneaks up.  I'm keeping that thing in my sight.
The QUIT is strong in this one!! Stay Vigiliant my friend......Craves will still come at you from all angles. Be Confidant and Proud of what you have accomplished. But as many will tell you on this site......You cannot fix what you have been doing to yourself for, in my case 18 years, in two weeks. Your quit will take you on a roller coaster of emotions.

Proud to be quit with you brother!!!


NAFAR....ODAAT!!

J
Yeah J, I know you are right. This is only the beginning of a long, bumpy hell ride. Just feeling good today. Happy and proud to be quit with all of you today.
Use the good days like today to rest and get ready for the bad days. Enjoy the days you get like these early on, they give you a glimpse into what life will be like EVERY day by just staying quit.

Drink some water, get some rest, enjoy the day. Get ready to fight when the need arises.

STAY QUIT
Greg
Yes it is these "good days" that I used and still use to motivate myself to stay the coarse when the nic bitch is beating on my door, notice I didn't say beating my door down! She can't do that, she can only knock, I have to willing open it. These days will keep you from opening the door and at just only 66 days I can tell you although she still has surprises up her sleeve I am using the good days to make my choice from, not the bad days!!! . This freedome feels too good to throw away by a bad choice for me. Thanks for posting about your great day it s a great reminder for us as to why we quit! I quit with you.
Ha. I like that image. The nic bitch as vampire. Can't come in unless we invite it.
Sounds like you got it going on brother.

If you haven't yet, go outside and take a good look brother. Take a look at the way things are suppose to look. Feel the freedom, taste it and smell it. This is the way life was intended. We were never intended to be led around by a can of dirt with poison in it. Quit on my man.
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The poison sucks. I hate it. I hated it this morning, I hated it at noon, I hated it at supper and I hate it tonight. I enjoy hating it so much I'm going to wake up tomorrow and start over hating it. I quit with anyone that wants to hate it with me.

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Re: I am 10 days in
« Reply #30 on: July 05, 2013, 06:23:00 PM »
Quote from: Erussell
Quote from: Greg5280
Quote from: CaliforniaSlim
Quote from: jhaenel23
Quote from: CaliforniaSlim
Day 14-  2 whole weeks.  When I started that ridiculously  far away.  Some random thoughts on quit so far:

- All of a sudden it seems like I can taste everything a more crisply and brighter. It would make sense, but haven't heard  talk about it.  Bonus quit reward.

- When I am craving, I will come on this site and just read random intros and HOF speeches or whatever....There is wisdom here, and people who have had the same struggles-- it helps.

- I have used the fake chew stuff, but have switched to just sunflower seeds.  For me, messing around with the can itself was too reminiscent of the bitch... seemed to make craving worse.

- The false justifications and nic talk are so easy to spot in anyone now, because my brain has tried the same crap on me. 

-There is no way a little can is going to beat me unless it sneaks up.  I'm keeping that thing in my sight.
The QUIT is strong in this one!! Stay Vigiliant my friend......Craves will still come at you from all angles. Be Confidant and Proud of what you have accomplished. But as many will tell you on this site......You cannot fix what you have been doing to yourself for, in my case 18 years, in two weeks. Your quit will take you on a roller coaster of emotions.

Proud to be quit with you brother!!!


NAFAR....ODAAT!!

J
Yeah J, I know you are right. This is only the beginning of a long, bumpy hell ride. Just feeling good today. Happy and proud to be quit with all of you today.
Use the good days like today to rest and get ready for the bad days. Enjoy the days you get like these early on, they give you a glimpse into what life will be like EVERY day by just staying quit.

Drink some water, get some rest, enjoy the day. Get ready to fight when the need arises.

STAY QUIT
Greg
Yes it is these "good days" that I used and still use to motivate myself to stay the coarse when the nic bitch is beating on my door, notice I didn't say beating my door down! She can't do that, she can only knock, I have to willing open it. These days will keep you from opening the door and at just only 66 days I can tell you although she still has surprises up her sleeve I am using the good days to make my choice from, not the bad days!!! . This freedome feels too good to throw away by a bad choice for me. Thanks for posting about your great day it s a great reminder for us as to why we quit! I quit with you.
Ha. I like that image. The nic bitch as vampire. Can't come in unless we invite it.
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Re: I am 10 days in
« Reply #29 on: July 05, 2013, 05:11:00 PM »
Quote from: Greg5280
Quote from: CaliforniaSlim
Quote from: jhaenel23
Quote from: CaliforniaSlim
Day 14-  2 whole weeks.  When I started that ridiculously  far away.  Some random thoughts on quit so far:

- All of a sudden it seems like I can taste everything a more crisply and brighter. It would make sense, but haven't heard  talk about it.  Bonus quit reward.

- When I am craving, I will come on this site and just read random intros and HOF speeches or whatever....There is wisdom here, and people who have had the same struggles-- it helps.

- I have used the fake chew stuff, but have switched to just sunflower seeds.  For me, messing around with the can itself was too reminiscent of the bitch... seemed to make craving worse.

- The false justifications and nic talk are so easy to spot in anyone now, because my brain has tried the same crap on me. 

-There is no way a little can is going to beat me unless it sneaks up.  I'm keeping that thing in my sight.
The QUIT is strong in this one!! Stay Vigiliant my friend......Craves will still come at you from all angles. Be Confidant and Proud of what you have accomplished. But as many will tell you on this site......You cannot fix what you have been doing to yourself for, in my case 18 years, in two weeks. Your quit will take you on a roller coaster of emotions.

Proud to be quit with you brother!!!


NAFAR....ODAAT!!

J
Yeah J, I know you are right. This is only the beginning of a long, bumpy hell ride. Just feeling good today. Happy and proud to be quit with all of you today.
Use the good days like today to rest and get ready for the bad days. Enjoy the days you get like these early on, they give you a glimpse into what life will be like EVERY day by just staying quit.

Drink some water, get some rest, enjoy the day. Get ready to fight when the need arises.

STAY QUIT
Greg
Yes it is these "good days" that I used and still use to motivate myself to stay the coarse when the nic bitch is beating on my door, notice I didn't say beating my door down! She can't do that, she can only knock, I have to willing open it. These days will keep you from opening the door and at just only 66 days I can tell you although she still has surprises up her sleeve I am using the good days to make my choice from, not the bad days!!! . This freedome feels too good to throw away by a bad choice for me. Thanks for posting about your great day it s a great reminder for us as to why we quit! I quit with you.
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