Here I go again

[ihatecope]

Day 16 – Another good night of sleep last night with the help of zzzQuil. Yesterday was easy with very little craves or thoughts. Spent the whole day with the family and it was nice not coming up with excuses to satisfy a nasty addiction. I woke up feeling great again. Looking forward to another good day of football and further distancing myself from the pull of nicotine. I will take heed to some sound advice given to watch out for further triggers and pitfalls.

[ihatecope]

Day 15 – Yesterday wasn’t great. I think it’s because I’m getting up at 3:30 AM and I’m not a fan of traveling out of town for work. I got some over the counter sleep medicine (zzzQuil) when I got home and slept for 12 hours. I woke up at 5:30 AM this morning feeling great. No fog and no cravings - finally. Today is going to be a great day.

:ph43r:

good days are followed by cravings. Triggers - Damn things. Poison is out of your body but Nicotine is a ninja and can sneak up on you.

Every Great day Quit is a result of staying in your match and winning the bad day that you felt too weak to win.

Don't break, be ready for the bad times still. Those are fun because if you survive it, the victory and feelings that follow are sooo much better than any buzz I got from nicotine! Winning is worth the hurt and suck!

Thanks for the advice. I'll be on my toes. After the first week there is NO buzz from tobacco - Just some weak repression to the addiction craves. You talk about a major suck - it's using nicotine. That bitch gives nothing and takes everything.

[Mthomas3824]

Day 15 – Yesterday wasn’t great. I think it’s because I’m getting up at 3:30 AM and I’m not a fan of traveling out of town for work. I got some over the counter sleep medicine (zzzQuil) when I got home and slept for 12 hours. I woke up at 5:30 AM this morning feeling great. No fog and no cravings - finally. Today is going to be a great day.

:ph43r:

good days are followed by cravings. Triggers - Damn things. Poison is out of your body but Nicotine is a ninja and can sneak up on you.

Every Great day Quit is a result of staying in your match and winning the bad day that you felt too weak to win.

Don't break, be ready for the bad times still. Those are fun because if you survive it, the victory and feelings that follow are sooo much better than any buzz I got from nicotine! Winning is worth the hurt and suck!

[ihatecope]

Day 15 – Yesterday wasn’t great. I think it’s because I’m getting up at 3:30 AM and I’m not a fan of traveling out of town for work. I got some over the counter sleep medicine (zzzQuil) when I got home and slept for 12 hours. I woke up at 5:30 AM this morning feeling great. No fog and no cravings - finally. Today is going to be a great day.

[Mogul]

It's worth it my friend.  Stay the course.  Keep your head pointed forward,, nothing back there but a filthy disgusting can of poison with chains.  Read my hof speech in my signature line,,  i think it will help.  Glad to be quit with you.

Srans, thanks for these words right here. So true. I am going to print that quote above and keep it in my wallet. You know, I was wondering, how many people who are addicted to nicotine have not at some point thought about quitting? OK, second question. How many people have never cared about their health and are just happy to kill themselves with this stuff? I think those numbers would be interesting.

[ihatecope]

Day 13 - I totally lied about staying away from the site and getting work done. I was worthless again yesterday except that I'm am smarter on my quit. Letting this quit consume my life is just part of the suck. I hate sucking and know why the vets are telling me to embrace it. Still have stupid thoughts and cravings but they are less which I'm am happy to see any progress. Met some really cool guys in my quit group. Don't know why it helps to know that Brett is going through the exact same shit - maybe cause I'm a dick or maybe because I realize that I'm no different than anyone else so I should just take my lumps and stop whining. Going on a 4 day headache, my throat hurts like I have strep, and sleeping isn't getting any better. Did I mention that I'm not a fan of this suck. Woke up at 4 am and instead of letting my thoughts wonder got up and went to work out. That helped. Headed to Craig, CO to line out some work. If there are any quit brothers there let me know. Maybe we can grab a beer or something.

[Wt57]

Thanks for all the advice it really helps. So this is the suck. I guess I really didnÂ’t know how broad the suck can be.

Hang in there brother you doing great! The fog can last for a month or so, just keep posting every day and doing what your doing. I can't tell you how many days I sat staring at the site all day, it gave me the strength to keep going, the faith that these guys had been where I was......I can promise that it will get better. When it does, you'll be so glad you stayed strapped in for the ride.

I'll stay quit with today!

How often did you think of Copenhagen when you were using? If you didn't have a can or you
Were running low what was # 1 on your mind. If you were going somewhere that you wouldn't be able to get some what kinda planning did you do? I live 70 miles from the closest town and I drove that 140 mile round trip many times for nothing but my Copenhagen. If I was going with the family I would get pouches I could hide and have handy for the drive time. Point is I doubt your thinking about quitting any more than you spent thinking about cope in the past. Just keep on quit tin' your doing great!

[Jlud007]

Thanks for all the advice it really helps. So this is the suck. I guess I really didnÂ’t know how broad the suck can be.

Hang in there brother you doing great! The fog can last for a month or so, just keep posting every day and doing what your doing. I can't tell you how many days I sat staring at the site all day, it gave me the strength to keep going, the faith that these guys had been where I was......I can promise that it will get better. When it does, you'll be so glad you stayed strapped in for the ride.

I'll stay quit with today!

[wmcatty]

Paul, continue to do what you are doing and you will get through this. So what if you spent alot of time on the site yesterday...it only helped you to strengthen your quit. Every day will be a little less difficult and your constant thinking about your quit will diminish as well. About the only time I think about my quit now is when I am on here posting roll or reading intros. Proud to be quit with you today.

[ihatecope]

Thanks for all the advice it really helps. So this is the suck. I guess I really didnÂ’t know how broad the suck can be.

[srans]

Day 12 – I think I’m focusing too much on this quit and it’s consuming my life. I was on the KTC site all day yesterday. When I got home all my wife and I talked about was quitting. Last night lying in bed all I could do is think about this quit. Woke up at 3:30 this morning and couldn’t sleep because again I am thinking of this quit. I don’t know if this is normal but right now I don’t care. I’m taking my life back and getting my ass back to work and getting my thoughts back to where they should be – like how can I get my wife to do something kinky.

12 days is great and getting your wife involved has strengthened your quit. You are right where you need to be. You have made this quit the most important thing in your life and in time you'll start thinking of the poison less and less.

At 12 days quit if you aren't thinking about quitting your using. That's the way it is. It will suck until it don't and then it won't (Sm)....

I didn't experience much enjoyment from quitting until the 40's. Your brain is rewiring. Take a deep breath, settle in and except it for what it is. (THE SUCK OF QUITTING).

It's worth it my friend. Stay the course. Keep your head pointed forward,, nothing back there but a filthy disgusting can of poison with chains. Read my hof speech in my signature line,, i think it will help. Glad to be quit with you.

[CaliforniaSlim]

Day 12 – I think I’m focusing too much on this quit and it’s consuming my life. I was on the KTC site all day yesterday. When I got home all my wife and I talked about was quitting. Last night lying in bed all I could do is think about this quit. Woke up at 3:30 this morning and couldn’t sleep because again I am thinking of this quit. I don’t know if this is normal but right now I don’t care. I’m taking my life back and getting my ass back to work and getting my thoughts back to where they should be – like how can I get my wife to do something kinky.

I hate to admit that my quit has consumed me as much the same. However, I never wanted to step back from it. You are addicted and how do you beat an addiction by beating it out of you. PERIOD!

This site is a tool, the members are a vital part of that; plus the information here is what helps you quit.

Understanding that your quit as a key aspect of your life right now is important. You need to beat the addiction once you realize that you will not feel bad about how important this quit is to you.

I understand that you still want a life outside of your quit, but without your quit that life can be short lived. I wouldn't focus on how much time you are spending as a waste, look at it as an investment in more years to come.

I think it is totally normal in the early stages of a quit. I used to think about "quit" all the time. It is healthy, it will lead you to uncovering the truths. And, ultimately, it is still probably no more time than you had spent thinking about dip.
As the quit shoes break in, and begin to feel a little more comfortable, it will diminish.

Stay strong. Proud to be quit with you today.

[Pinched]

Day 12 – I think I’m focusing too much on this quit and it’s consuming my life. I was on the KTC site all day yesterday. When I got home all my wife and I talked about was quitting. Last night lying in bed all I could do is think about this quit. Woke up at 3:30 this morning and couldn’t sleep because again I am thinking of this quit. I don’t know if this is normal but right now I don’t care. I’m taking my life back and getting my ass back to work and getting my thoughts back to where they should be – like how can I get my wife to do something kinky.

I hate to admit that my quit has consumed me as much the same. However, I never wanted to step back from it. You are addicted and how do you beat an addiction by beating it out of you. PERIOD!

This site is a tool, the members are a vital part of that; plus the information here is what helps you quit.

Understanding that your quit as a key aspect of your life right now is important. You need to beat the addiction once you realize that you will not feel bad about how important this quit is to you.

I understand that you still want a life outside of your quit, but without your quit that life can be short lived. I wouldn't focus on how much time you are spending as a waste, look at it as an investment in more years to come.

[ihatecope]

Day 12 – I think I’m focusing too much on this quit and it’s consuming my life. I was on the KTC site all day yesterday. When I got home all my wife and I talked about was quitting. Last night lying in bed all I could do is think about this quit. Woke up at 3:30 this morning and couldn’t sleep because again I am thinking of this quit. I don’t know if this is normal but right now I don’t care. I’m taking my life back and getting my ass back to work and getting my thoughts back to where they should be – like how can I get my wife to do something kinky.

[ihatecope]

I showed Megan the spousal support last night and we read it together. It opened up full communication in my quit and now she is a mega support.  She also has full access to my KTC account so she can be involved in my quit. I don’t know why I didn’t get her on board earlier. Even though the quit every day is enough reward in itself, she's already got a pretty damn nice reward system in place. Duathman, you hit the nail on the head, I don’t know what the fuck I was thinking instead of capitalizing on opportunities with my wife in bed, I was trying to get cancer of the mouth.

You are getting it now. Just remember quit for you and let her support you and cherish the little wins with you. You will and do need her support fully. Honesty and openness are the best ways to win at anything.

Life will continue to happen around you weather you are quit or not. We do not become the men we are by the difficulties that we face but rather by how we deal with the difficulties that we face.

Great job and I quit with you today.

I DO remember and I WILL deal. Thanks for the support and advice. I quit with you.