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[seagems]

Congrats Trick. You are on your way to freedom. From a 20-year ninja chewer to a guy 211 days clean, I can tell you that the suck of the quit is worth the reward of the freedom. Take it one day at a time brother, one roll at a time. My best advice is to never look long term. The dread of thinking about forever is the nic bitch's way of luring you back in. Just think about not chewing today and soon enough that exercise won't take any effort at all. Congrats again.

[trick750]

ChewCrew and nv0311, thanks for your insight and welcoming me to KTC. Day 6 has started and so good so far. Amazing how I never knew the chainsaw could start without me having a dip in. :P I am going to need the help and insight of everyone on the board as nicotine has controlled me for the better part of my adult life. Thanks again for your immediate support.

[ChewCrewRetiree]

Rich, you've made a grand decision by coming here. KTC really helped bring the light to my world, and now I feel as if I'm a whole new person, but we all still have that inner demon to battle.

It looks like Soul has already laid a solid foundation for you to start upon, but I would like to extend a helping hand. Should you ever need anything or have any comments, don't hesitate one bit to PM me. If you'd like a number to add to your quit plan, you can certainly feel free to ask for mine. I quit with you today!

Crew

[nv0311]

welcome trick, this place is the best, souliman is one of many brothers and sisters here that will help you,protect you and yes kick yer butt when you need it. congrats on your quit amigo, that is friggin awesome. If you need anything....ANYTHING, give me a jingle, we can chat here or if you need give me a call. I will drop what I am doing and give you my undivided attention. Don't forget to pledge every day, it is the best weapon they have on here, your promise to yourself and your quit group. Congrats again man.

[Souliman]

Day one. YES. Outstanding. You have made a tremendous decision tricky. One that brings the real you forward...away from an addict.

[trick750]

Thank you Soul. Great stuff my man.

[Souliman]

Okay Trickstar...I've seen you poking and lurking for the past few hours. I'm glad to see that you have decided that this quit pool looks good to you. Saying you're an addict puts you ahead of the game...you know you are at a bit of a disadvantage. It takes a little bit of humility to see where you are and where you want to go. This place can help you along that path. So, without any further spewdom from me, I present you the "secret sauce":

1. Hit the warm, inviting, pinkie salmon colored link in the upper left called "Welcome Center". That's the who/what/where/how of this place. Those things there are important.

2. One of them important things is "Roll Call". This is our pledge. This is our word. This is us acknowledging that there is a fight and we're damn well ready to win that fight for the next 24 hours. We quit one day at a time. That's about all us bunch of addicts can handle. Anymore than that and its a little too much for a simpleton like me. Keep it simple. 24 hours. We quit one day at a time. And we do this everyday. Early to set the table right for the day. Don't fuck with the program. You post roll first thing. Can't get to a computer? Text a quit brother or sister. Don't got any numbers? Get some.

How to post roll: Roll Call

Where to post roll: June 2012


3. Read. An educated quitter is a quitter protecting his quit. And that's important. If being quit is your top priority, then prepare yourself. There is more knowledge living in this site about getting this done than anywhere else. Read it all. Then read that shit again. Sponge it up.

4. Get involved. You could come in here and put down your "JoeBlowALoot +1" and take it slow, steady on your quit path. Sure. I'm sure that works for some folks. But the folks that protect their quits get involved. When you're in the fog, other folks are going to pull you through because they know exactly what its like. You'll do the same for some other folks. That's how it works. Get involved and stay close to the quit. If you want help, you got to give your best. For me, that means commitment and being vocal about how you're doing.

5. Reach out. You are not alone. Yes this is difficult. You think your internal organs dig all the toxins and carcinogens you've been pumping through it? Hell no. They're pissed. And that chemical has your brain all wrapped in these patterns. You got to break through those things. And when it gets real hard and you see your "hour of need", you damn well better use the tools of this site. Get into chat. Post in your intro. PM a quit brother. Reach out. Can't find some via one means then try another.

6. Tell folks you are quit. Make it real on the outside. Those folks will be watching you when we're not. Make it real out there as well.

Welcome. Fight. Plan. Protect.

-Soul

[trick750]

First let me say what an awesome community this appears to be. Today makes day 5 without a chew and is also my daughter's 5th birthday. I've been chewing for the last 14 years and finally came to the realization that my life would be better off without needing a dip everytime I turned around. I came across this site last night while surfing for ways to help with nicotine cravings etc.. and after reading just about everything on the home page, I knew I wanted to be a part of KTC.
Being an addict to nicotine has negatively affected not only my health (stained teeth, receding gums) but my family life as well (lying to wife about chewing, kids crying when they found out that daddy could get cancer by chewing) and I don't want to be hooked on the can any longer. I'm definently going to need all the help you guys can provide. Thanks in advance--Rich.