davemo

[Diesel2112]

I have a question now after 3 days in. So, I'm going nuts, mostly from a mental aspect. I don't have any serious physical symptoms. I was in a big fog Day 1, but now, I feel ok. I get very strong urges to dip, some lasting an hour or two straight, it seems. My hands are restless and I have nervous energy, etc. etc.... BUT, it feels manageable so far.

Last night, I was watching the Heat-Spurs game and had an urge just about the entire game that was quite strong. However, I was at home with no hidden stash from the wife, nor did I have any desire to leave and buy some. It seemed pointless. I didn't even feel the need when I went to work the next morning. (Don't get me wrong, the urge to dip did not die!)

So the question is related to when you need to call someone here in the community. Right now, it would feel odd calling someone to discuss my situation despite the many honorable and appreciated offers I've received. I definitely feel miserable, but when do the rest of you call out for help? Am I just basking in innocence still, not realizing that holy hell is around the corner? If I did call, what type of stuff do you guys say? I don't know. I'm just in this weird state which sucks but is manageable. Do I just stick with "one day at a time" and not worry about it for now?

If you need to reach out and don't feel comfortable talking, try texting.

Personally I have never talked to anyone "live" in my 382 days quit. I did text someone once when I thought I was gonna cave and have had some good text conversations as well.

There is also chat to jump into.

What your feeling now is normal. Ride it out day by day minute by minute if you have to.

[KC_Guy]

I have a question now after 3 days in. So, I'm going nuts, mostly from a mental aspect. I don't have any serious physical symptoms. I was in a big fog Day 1, but now, I feel ok. I get very strong urges to dip, some lasting an hour or two straight, it seems. My hands are restless and I have nervous energy, etc. etc.... BUT, it feels manageable so far.

Last night, I was watching the Heat-Spurs game and had an urge just about the entire game that was quite strong. However, I was at home with no hidden stash from the wife, nor did I have any desire to leave and buy some. It seemed pointless. I didn't even feel the need when I went to work the next morning. (Don't get me wrong, the urge to dip did not die!)

So the question is related to when you need to call someone here in the community. Right now, it would feel odd calling someone to discuss my situation despite the many honorable and appreciated offers I've received. I definitely feel miserable, but when do the rest of you call out for help? Am I just basking in innocence still, not realizing that holy hell is around the corner? If I did call, what type of stuff do you guys say? I don't know. I'm just in this weird state which sucks but is manageable. Do I just stick with "one day at a time" and not worry about it for now?

Hey bro. You call, text, pm whenever you feel you need to. 1 week ago I lost my job, had some beers and was feelin pretty shitty. I posted in here and boom I had bro's texting me, calling me, pming me. The support was instant. I was on day 26 a week ago. My poin t is shit happens. Whether you are 3 days in or 150 days in. We are all addicts. Do not hesitate to reach out. The dudes I talked too and texted with were all cool as hell.

[davemo]

I have a question now after 3 days in. So, I'm going nuts, mostly from a mental aspect. I don't have any serious physical symptoms. I was in a big fog Day 1, but now, I feel ok. I get very strong urges to dip, some lasting an hour or two straight, it seems. My hands are restless and I have nervous energy, etc. etc.... BUT, it feels manageable so far.

Last night, I was watching the Heat-Spurs game and had an urge just about the entire game that was quite strong. However, I was at home with no hidden stash from the wife, nor did I have any desire to leave and buy some. It seemed pointless. I didn't even feel the need when I went to work the next morning. (Don't get me wrong, the urge to dip did not die!)

So the question is related to when you need to call someone here in the community. Right now, it would feel odd calling someone to discuss my situation despite the many honorable and appreciated offers I've received. I definitely feel miserable, but when do the rest of you call out for help? Am I just basking in innocence still, not realizing that holy hell is around the corner? If I did call, what type of stuff do you guys say? I don't know. I'm just in this weird state which sucks but is manageable. Do I just stick with "one day at a time" and not worry about it for now?

[worktowin]

Glad to see you posted roll. You've got some bad ass quitters in your corner. Be sure you get their numbers, and that you use them when you need them. The fog seems to vary depending on the person. Man, it sucks doesn't it? I have to tell you... I wouldn't trade that feeling for $10,000. Because once it passed, and it will pass, I was pissed. I was pissed that I let a plant control my life. That it robbed me of time with my family, that I sneaked around hiding a can a day for 25 years (mostly ninja) and that I wasted $36,000 spitting out carcinogens. So... Rather than fight the fog... Use it. Properly harnessed, it is a great tool.

And, fair warning, the list below of people that have reached out have high expectations. We will be looking for your roll post early each morning! Once the fog lifts, you won't believe how clear the sky will be. 179 days ago I was in a fog and felt alone and hopeless. No more. Welcome aboard.

[AppleJack]

You are rocking this bro!

Just an FYI... Stick to posting in your original thread instead of starting a new one. Over the course of time you can look back and revel in your quit journey. Quit on bro!.......

[Grizzly addict]

Your wife won't understand, i think there is some material available for spouses on this site. Just quit, you can do this.

[billybill3934]

My wife is the same way, she doesn't understand at all what it is like to be addicted to something so strong. She said just stop dipping, why do you find it so difficult....I gave her a blank stare and said you will never understand. She is happy and supportive now but still has no idea how strong nicotine is.

[Coach Steve]

Welcome. The WELCOME CENTER is in pink above. Click there and start reading until you know how to post roll. Then go post roll and pat yourself on the back for deciding to not use nicotine today. Repeat it tomorrow. As you'll come to learn, posting roll = death choking the shit out of nicotine addiction.

Speaking of stuffy and over-educated.....

FUCS.

DMo, I hid from family to dip. Freedom whips all sorts of ass. You got this.

When I found KTC, I thought I must have been only one of a handful of lawyers that dipped. Found out I was wrong. Nicotine doesn't discriminate....it kills everyone.

Oh...almost forgot, FUGM.

[Bean]

DMO - Loot hit the nail on the head...pull up a chair and get comfy!!!

The reason this site speaks to you is that it covered up with people who understand all aspects of addiction. The selfishness, the lying, the self-deception, the foolish late night "errands," the stupidity...you know, the whole fucking thing. We're addicts, too.

We're not some clown doctor in a white lab coat prescribing pills. We don't cover our asses in patches. We're not looking for short-cuts and we don't expect anybody to do this for us. We got ourselves into this mess, and we'll get us out.

We're here posting roll and quitting ONE DAY AT A TIME...no more, no less. We give our word and sure as shit we keep it. You've taken the first step, we've got your back the rest of the way.

Welcome, brother. YOU CAN DO THIS!!!

[G]

Welcome. The WELCOME CENTER is in pink above. Click there and start reading until you know how to post roll. Then go post roll and pat yourself on the back for deciding to not use nicotine today. Repeat it tomorrow. As you'll come to learn, posting roll = death choking the shit out of nicotine addiction.

Speaking of stuffy and over-educated.....

FUCS.

DMo, I hid from family to dip. Freedom whips all sorts of ass. You got this.

[Coach Steve]

Welcome. The WELCOME CENTER is in pink above. Click there and start reading until you know how to post roll. Then go post roll and pat yourself on the back for deciding to not use nicotine today. Repeat it tomorrow. As you'll come to learn, posting roll = death choking the shit out of nicotine addiction.

Speaking of stuffy and over-educated.....

[G]

Welcome. The WELCOME CENTER is in pink above. Click there and start reading until you know how to post roll. Then go post roll and pat yourself on the back for deciding to not use nicotine today. Repeat it tomorrow. As you'll come to learn, posting roll = death choking the shit out of nicotine addiction.

[loot]

Welcome DMo...pull up a chair and get comfy bro.

[Coach Steve]

Hello everyone,

On Day 2 and I'm fidgeting big time. I've been on this site reading a lot of the forum discussions and I've just been walloped by how I identify with what is being said here. Others have said the same thing, but I have to express it myself.

I followed the long thread with srans and it blew my mind the things he brought up. My god. It gave me some thoughts on what more to reveal about myself based on some of the topics brought up. Basically, it's the following:

1. Not a redneck, actually fairly stuffy, over-educated, have held fairly senior roles at some large international companies, blah, blah, blah. Still, everyone here speaks my language. It's very comforting.

2. I hid dip from the family. Newly married after a long-distance relationship, I just can't bear to live a double life; hence my quit. Not to mention, the woman has a bionic nose. She knows what I'm up to.

3. Only people here can relate to me. My wife has no clue. Nor should she. For example:

Me: I need to quit chewing.
Wife: That's good.
Me: I don't know how I'm going to do this.
Wife: Well, just don't buy it anymore...

Well, golly f'ing gee, why didn't I think of that before! So, technically, yes, I guess that's what I've actually done. I stopped buying, but she obviously didn't understand the full weight of the decision.

Ok, gone on long enough. Right now, I'm just overwhelmed with what feels like massive amounts of extra time on my hands now that I don't chew. It's bizarre, great, but unsettling.

Cheers...

You've only scratched the surface of the quit gold available on this site. While you're at it, head on over to the Welcome Center. Once you're done there, go find Quit Groups....you'll be in September 2013 (that's when you'll hit 100 days).

Other people are better at diligently providing all the links, but you seemed like an educated gent. Go read what we're all about since you've got that early quit time to kill / bored as fuck thing going on.

[davemo]

Hello everyone,

On Day 2 and I'm fidgeting big time. I've been on this site reading a lot of the forum discussions and I've just been walloped by how I identify with what is being said here. Others have said the same thing, but I have to express it myself.

I followed the long thread with srans and it blew my mind the things he brought up. My god. It gave me some thoughts on what more to reveal about myself based on some of the topics brought up. Basically, it's the following:

1. Not a redneck, actually fairly stuffy, over-educated, have held fairly senior roles at some large international companies, blah, blah, blah. Still, everyone here speaks my language. It's very comforting.

2. I hid dip from the family. Newly married after a long-distance relationship, I just can't bear to live a double life; hence my quit. Not to mention, the woman has a bionic nose. She knows what I'm up to.

3. Only people here can relate to me. My wife has no clue. Nor should she. For example:

Me: I need to quit chewing.
Wife: That's good.
Me: I don't know how I'm going to do this.
Wife: Well, just don't buy it anymore...

Well, golly f'ing gee, why didn't I think of that before! So, technically, yes, I guess that's what I've actually done. I stopped buying, but she obviously didn't understand the full weight of the decision.

Ok, gone on long enough. Right now, I'm just overwhelmed with what feels like massive amounts of extra time on my hands now that I don't chew. It's bizarre, great, but unsettling.

Cheers...