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Offline AppleJack

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Re: I'm Done...but not really...
« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2014, 06:27:00 PM »
You've obviously spent time here and know we don't play around with quitting. We don't dip our toes in the water... We jump in and cannon ball that mu' fu'n quit pool.

Are you strong enough this time?
What will you do differently?

Here is the best piece of advice you'll get (I'm not being egotistical either)... Get involved and stay involved. Freedom is found on the path we've made...

Do it.
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Re: I'm Done...but not really...
« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2014, 05:57:00 PM »
Joined back in April and lasted a couple days. This time it's different becaue I'm going to take the advice of members on this forum and reach out to people. Plus, I'm going to post first thing every morning. I haven't slept worth shit in 6 days but my confidence is coming back. I don't have that shameful feeling of doing something that makes me hate myself, look in the mirror for cancer and be worried constantly. I just came off an 8 month relationship with a woman who had no idea I dipped. I'd end dates early so I could go home and sit there by myself and dip and watch TV. It's so pathetic when you have to type it out like this.

The one thing I love about my 6 days is how I feel when I wake up. Even though I've only gotten maybe an hour's worth of sleep I feel so much better about myself. I hope the sleep thing gets better. My whole body has this buzzing feeling. I guess that's the withdrawl. it seems to be subsiding a bit, though.

OK, anyone who has the same or around the same time as me feel free to e-mail me. That goes for veterans too. I need to do this the right way.

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Re: I'm Done...but not really...
« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2014, 08:00:00 PM »
Cbird is a top notch quit expert Jim. I'd follow whatever advice he gave you.


I see you've already posted roll, so you are ahead of the game. Get your name on that list everyday come hell or high water. Post it yourself, text it to someone (exchange cell numbers with people in your group), carrier pigeon, Western Union, smoke signals.....

My only advice beyond what Cbird may have given you? Drink as much water as you can. I can't claim this phrase, but if you walk by a bathroom and don't have to piss, you aren't drinking enough water. 100% pure cranberry juice from the health food store helps to flush your system as well. The stuff at your grocery store is mixed with water and sugar and whatever else they can find to make it look appealing.

That and exercise. When a bad crave hits, bust out as many push ups, sit ups, wall squats, and 20 yard sprints you can. The physical pain will take your mind off of the crave.

You have made a life altering decision that you may or may not realize the full impact of at this point. But if you stick with it, post roll everyday, read and understand how and why this site works, you will win. The beauty is that it's one day at a time. Don't worry about tomorrow. You win TODAY. Until your head hits the pillow. That's your goal. One day at a time.

I'm Mark, and i'm quit with you today.

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Re: I'm Done...but not really...
« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2014, 07:56:00 PM »
Quote from: Jim
Hey guys, my name is Jim and it's time I quit this nasty crap. I only wish I thought of it as nasty when the craving hits. I need this forum to help me through it and I'm going to throw out my old stupid ideas of doing this alone through willpower. I'll be posting roll call every morning. On my second day today.

My brain is already messing with me. I always chew in the evening, for the past 25 years. I'm sure I won't sleep for a few nights but who cares? I didn't sleep that well anyway when dipping.
Hey Jim
Welcome and great decision! A common phrase around these parts is embrace the suck. It's going to suck for a few days but it's a small price to pay for the incredible feeling you'll have of taking your life back. Sent you a PM with my phone number. You'll want to get a bunch of those from the guys on this board..it comes in handy. Don't be afraid to hop on chat either....its saved my butt especially the first couple of weeks. There's usually plenty of people with good advice or just messing around that keeps your mind off the dip.
All the best to you Jim!

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Re: I'm Done...but not really...
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2014, 07:54:00 PM »
Hey Jim. Thats my name too.....anyway, read up. Really take advantage and get to know the true enemy aka nicotine aka the nic bitch. Get posting roll, and when ya gotta rage do it here. Chat is a great tool also. It's gonna be sucky for a bit then, if you do it right and stick with us, it is almost kinda fun. Just gotta fight like you have never fought before for a while. You CAN deal with it. Cold turkey, no nicotine at all, it works here. We call it quitting like fuck!! Do it. Jim
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Re: I'm Done...but not really...
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Re: I'm Done...but not really...
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2014, 07:35:00 PM »
Hey guys, my name is Jim and it's time I quit this nasty crap. I only wish I thought of it as nasty when the craving hits. I need this forum to help me through it and I'm going to throw out my old stupid ideas of doing this alone through willpower. I'll be posting roll call every morning. On my second day today.

My brain is already messing with me. I always chew in the evening, for the past 25 years. I'm sure I won't sleep for a few nights but who cares? I didn't sleep that well anyway when dipping.

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I'm Done...but not really...
« on: April 08, 2014, 07:35:00 PM »