Ahhhh, a good day!

[G]

The next real challenge will be on Monday when I go on a business trip - those road trips are major triggers.  Nonetheless, I'm not going to worry about that right yet.

You have a plan there ag? Be proactive not reactive. You have already identified that shit is coming. Now get ready for it. How will you combat those triggers?

Protect your quit.

Thanks to all for the constant support.

Souliman - honestly, no I do not yet have a solid plan...well, I plan to of course post roll that morning. Thinking I may post again right before I hit the road. And maybe say something like committing to post when I get to my destination. In the past trips like this (300 mile drive) was a time when I would rarely not have a dip in. So this will certainly be a challenge - but I'll get thru it. Suggestions?

Gmann employs the "gay sex at rest areas" approach. Don't follow that lead.

LOOT suggests dipping cinnamon Altoids. Seeds. Jolly ranchers. Phone numbers for quitters.

employs the "gay sex at rest areas" approach

this site is like watching comedy central. You guys are fucking great.

Yeah, I'm a foot tapper. So what? FULooT.

Wide stance?

That defense doesn't work.

[AgLawyer]

Personal observations or reflections...I find myself constantly eager to tell those in my life how I WAS a 21 year user of nicotine but am now quit for X amount of days.  It is odd because while I user I was TOTALLY a closet dipper - even though I went thru a can a day the only people who had personal knowledge of my constant use was my secretary.  Maybe a good thing - coming clean to my friends and family possibly helps me keep my word. Do others do this?

Nothing wrong with this. Remember, you have chosen freedom. It is natural that you would want to share and celebrate this decision with others. It is liberating as well and feels good. Finally, it builds accountability. You can't let down those whom shared this with. You'll look like a douche if you do.

It is liberating and maybe subconsciously I know that this is REALLY it so there is no embarrassment in speaking of dipping in the past tense as opposed to them seeing me walk around spitting in a coke bottle with shit in my teeth. Also like you say, it builds accountability so would hate to look them in the eye down the road and tell them I was a douchebag and failed. Thanks for the support, counselor and keep up the good work with YOUR quit.

[AgLawyer]

Weird. Lately (last 3 days or so) I've posted roll and later gone on the site and noticed my post has vanished. Not a huge deal, I just repost. Curious if I'm doing something wrong. Is this somehow related to comments I see that say "bumped"? Wondering what "bumped" means. Anyone know?

[AgLawyer]

The next real challenge will be on Monday when I go on a business trip - those road trips are major triggers.  Nonetheless, I'm not going to worry about that right yet.

You have a plan there ag? Be proactive not reactive. You have already identified that shit is coming. Now get ready for it. How will you combat those triggers?

Protect your quit.

Thanks to all for the constant support.

Souliman - honestly, no I do not yet have a solid plan...well, I plan to of course post roll that morning. Thinking I may post again right before I hit the road. And maybe say something like committing to post when I get to my destination. In the past trips like this (300 mile drive) was a time when I would rarely not have a dip in. So this will certainly be a challenge - but I'll get thru it. Suggestions?

Gmann employs the "gay sex at rest areas" approach. Don't follow that lead.

LOOT suggests dipping cinnamon Altoids. Seeds. Jolly ranchers. Phone numbers for quitters.

Note to self - don't stop at rest areas. Check.

[AgLawyer]

The next real challenge will be on Monday when I go on a business trip - those road trips are major triggers.  Nonetheless, I'm not going to worry about that right yet.

You have a plan there ag? Be proactive not reactive. You have already identified that shit is coming. Now get ready for it. How will you combat those triggers?

Protect your quit.

Thanks to all for the constant support.

Souliman - honestly, no I do not yet have a solid plan...well, I plan to of course post roll that morning. Thinking I may post again right before I hit the road. And maybe say something like committing to post when I get to my destination. In the past trips like this (300 mile drive) was a time when I would rarely not have a dip in. So this will certainly be a challenge - but I'll get thru it. Suggestions?

Gmann employs the "gay sex at rest areas" approach. Don't follow that lead.

LOOT suggests dipping cinnamon Altoids. Seeds. Jolly ranchers. Phone numbers for quitters.

employs the "gay sex at rest areas" approach

this site is like watching comedy central. You guys are fucking great.

Yeah, I'm a foot tapper. So what? FULooT.

Wide stance?

[G]

The next real challenge will be on Monday when I go on a business trip - those road trips are major triggers.  Nonetheless, I'm not going to worry about that right yet.

You have a plan there ag? Be proactive not reactive. You have already identified that shit is coming. Now get ready for it. How will you combat those triggers?

Protect your quit.

Thanks to all for the constant support.

Souliman - honestly, no I do not yet have a solid plan...well, I plan to of course post roll that morning. Thinking I may post again right before I hit the road. And maybe say something like committing to post when I get to my destination. In the past trips like this (300 mile drive) was a time when I would rarely not have a dip in. So this will certainly be a challenge - but I'll get thru it. Suggestions?

Gmann employs the "gay sex at rest areas" approach. Don't follow that lead.

LOOT suggests dipping cinnamon Altoids. Seeds. Jolly ranchers. Phone numbers for quitters.

employs the "gay sex at rest areas" approach

this site is like watching comedy central. You guys are fucking great.

Yeah, I'm a foot tapper. So what? FULooT.

[Jtricher]

Personal observations or reflections...I find myself constantly eager to tell those in my life how I WAS a 21 year user of nicotine but am now quit for X amount of days. It is odd because while I user I was TOTALLY a closet dipper - even though I went thru a can a day the only people who had personal knowledge of my constant use was my secretary. Maybe a good thing - coming clean to my friends and family possibly helps me keep my word. Do others do this?

Nothing wrong with this. Remember, you have chosen freedom. It is natural that you would want to share and celebrate this decision with others. It is liberating as well and feels good. Finally, it builds accountability. You can't let down those whom shared this with. You'll look like a douche if you do.

[Souliman]

The next real challenge will be on Monday when I go on a business trip - those road trips are major triggers.  Nonetheless, I'm not going to worry about that right yet.

You have a plan there ag? Be proactive not reactive. You have already identified that shit is coming. Now get ready for it. How will you combat those triggers?

Protect your quit.

Thanks to all for the constant support.

Souliman - honestly, no I do not yet have a solid plan...well, I plan to of course post roll that morning. Thinking I may post again right before I hit the road. And maybe say something like committing to post when I get to my destination. In the past trips like this (300 mile drive) was a time when I would rarely not have a dip in. So this will certainly be a challenge - but I'll get thru it. Suggestions?

Post roll. Get some numbers. Big Red gum. Licorice. DO NOT service transvestite cheerleaders along the interstate regardless of the benefits touted by other members.

I'm a fan of the written word AG. When you put some effort into writing, you put some effort into organizing your thoughts. Which leads to "get your head right and your ass will follow". So, if you can organize your thoughts, you can put yourself on a controlled path.

Good quitting brother.

[tillergm]

The next real challenge will be on Monday when I go on a business trip - those road trips are major triggers.  Nonetheless, I'm not going to worry about that right yet.

You have a plan there ag? Be proactive not reactive. You have already identified that shit is coming. Now get ready for it. How will you combat those triggers?

Protect your quit.

Thanks to all for the constant support.

Souliman - honestly, no I do not yet have a solid plan...well, I plan to of course post roll that morning. Thinking I may post again right before I hit the road. And maybe say something like committing to post when I get to my destination. In the past trips like this (300 mile drive) was a time when I would rarely not have a dip in. So this will certainly be a challenge - but I'll get thru it. Suggestions?

Gmann employs the "gay sex at rest areas" approach. Don't follow that lead.

LOOT suggests dipping cinnamon Altoids. Seeds. Jolly ranchers. Phone numbers for quitters.

employs the "gay sex at rest areas" approach

this site is like watching comedy central. You guys are fucking great.

[loot]

Personal observations or reflections...I find myself constantly eager to tell those in my life how I WAS a 21 year user of nicotine but am now quit for X amount of days. It is odd because while I user I was TOTALLY a closet dipper - even though I went thru a can a day the only people who had personal knowledge of my constant use was my secretary. Maybe a good thing - coming clean to my friends and family possibly helps me keep my word. Do others do this?

It's all about accountability. No one wants to face the "still clean?" question from family if you ain't. And you know family will ask.

[loot]

The next real challenge will be on Monday when I go on a business trip - those road trips are major triggers.  Nonetheless, I'm not going to worry about that right yet.

You have a plan there ag? Be proactive not reactive. You have already identified that shit is coming. Now get ready for it. How will you combat those triggers?

Protect your quit.

Thanks to all for the constant support.

Souliman - honestly, no I do not yet have a solid plan...well, I plan to of course post roll that morning. Thinking I may post again right before I hit the road. And maybe say something like committing to post when I get to my destination. In the past trips like this (300 mile drive) was a time when I would rarely not have a dip in. So this will certainly be a challenge - but I'll get thru it. Suggestions?

Gmann employs the "gay sex at rest areas" approach. Don't follow that lead.

LOOT suggests dipping cinnamon Altoids. Seeds. Jolly ranchers. Phone numbers for quitters.

[AgLawyer]

Personal observations or reflections...I find myself constantly eager to tell those in my life how I WAS a 21 year user of nicotine but am now quit for X amount of days. It is odd because while I user I was TOTALLY a closet dipper - even though I went thru a can a day the only people who had personal knowledge of my constant use was my secretary. Maybe a good thing - coming clean to my friends and family possibly helps me keep my word. Do others do this?

[AgLawyer]

The next real challenge will be on Monday when I go on a business trip - those road trips are major triggers.  Nonetheless, I'm not going to worry about that right yet.

You have a plan there ag? Be proactive not reactive. You have already identified that shit is coming. Now get ready for it. How will you combat those triggers?

Protect your quit.

Thanks to all for the constant support.

Souliman - honestly, no I do not yet have a solid plan...well, I plan to of course post roll that morning. Thinking I may post again right before I hit the road. And maybe say something like committing to post when I get to my destination. In the past trips like this (300 mile drive) was a time when I would rarely not have a dip in. So this will certainly be a challenge - but I'll get thru it. Suggestions?

[jmiah]

Ultimate Challenge Number One --- Passed.

Went to a rehearsal dinner/party for a friend getting married.  After the formal festivities about 8 of us guys (college buds) went to a bar for some (er, a lot of) drinks.  Out of the 8 of us, 6 of them were either smoking a cigarette, smoking a cigar or dipping.  On the television in the bar they were playing ESPN and while there was no sound I could tell it had something to do with flashy football players or something like that.  The screen flashed numerous times scenes of Jim McMahon (former QB of Bears) with a fat dip in.  Nonetheless, the night was filled with nicotine all around me. 

I literally almost went thru an entire package of cinnamon gum but quite frankly, I'm not sure I really needed to.  Maybe I did, not sure.  There were certainly moments that would flash before me to have a dip or stick a cigar in my mouth.  However, that was it...just moments...I didn't cave and I didn't want to. 

Quite frankly, I was nervous heading to the bar.  I almost posted roll again just to reinforce my promise but I didn't cause didn't want to look like weak.  Now, in retrospect, I'm glad for things that were thrown in my face.  I'm glad to know that my quit is strong that I can look at nicotine (several times over) and not cave or even seriously consider caving.

Don't get me wrong, I know I'm not invincible.  I know that nicotine continues to fuck with my head throughout the day.  I know that 9 days quit does not equal being cured of 21 years of heavy nicotine use.  Most importantly though, I know that the strength certainly and most definitely existed to stay quit as day 9 reached conclusion - and I get to wake up in the morning and post roll to commit to being quit for the 10th day.

Anyway, my little thread so just wanted to throw that down to articulate for me what I accomplished.  The next real challenge will be on Monday when I go on a business trip - those road trips are major triggers.  Nonetheless, I'm not going to worry about that right yet.

don't mean to bust in on your thread, but you sound like you are a pretty smart quitter. Is this wisdom gained thru experiences in past 9 days or have you been reading alot? Either way, looks like these early revalations will make the happy road to freedom an eaiser path...but don't get complacent. Great job on the double digits!

Well, I don't know about "wisdom" but yeah, recent revelation here and this site is really the fundamental key to my quit...hands down. After 21 years I am just fed up using the shit. But yes, I have spent literally hours reading stuff on this site, from the companion site blogs to just individual threads that started at someone's beginning to where they are today. I will certainly not get complacent - a battle I will wage every day. Quitting the quit is NOT an alternative.

Good shit for a lawyer.

[Jtricher]

Well done, Ag!!! Same as you, almost all my buddies dip/smoke. A while back, I had to post to brag about staying quit while playing golf (big trigger for me). Everyone else was dipping. I had been quit about a month or so. That is when I truly started to believe that I could do this.

Road trips are another big trigger for me...still is a year later. Just post roll, keep your word and know that we are counting on you. We believe in you.

Stay strong, stay quit.

Good job Ag. Surviving known triggers makes your quit stronger and is liberating. It boots your self-esteem and confidence. What it tells you is yes, I've got this, I'm still quit, nice try Nic, you lose. JT