36 hours and counting

[jonathanrivers]

Day 7. Really no bad cravings....just a lot of triggers where I have to stop myself and say "Oh, that's right, I quit dipping."

I'm kind of bored, lol. Anyone have that problem after the physical withdrawal symptoms subsided? I don't feel bad or anything, just bored all the time. I feel like dipping was a fun activity for me.

That said, it feels great to be quit. I just need new activities to purse that aren't associated with dip.

Yes, I know exactly how you feel. Especially while at work.

I think this is part of the routine that gets ingrained in your skull, and not part of the nicotine addiction. For me, tobacco and the oral fixation helped break up my day into 'dip chunks'. I have a job that can sometimes be stressful, but I typically spend most of the time either in meetings or in front of a computer. Regardless of how the day is going, I can look a the clock, put in a dip and know that will get me through the next half-hour or hour.

But when I think about it, dipping wasn't 'fun' nor did it really give me anything to do or occupy my mind. It was just a part of the routine for 20 freaking years, and hell dude, anything you've been doing for 20 years every waking moment would not qualify as 'fun'. I think breathing, shitting, pissing, and scratching your ass falls into the same category.

You're right. It really wasn't "fun" I suppose as much as it was an escape...an excuse to get my mind off whatever troubles/stress I had at the time.

The freedom is great. Now if I can just keep my metabolism going, I'll be great. I've gained 5 pounds since I quit last Monday.

Keep your focus on staying quit. You may gain a few pounds but you can deal with that later.

Check this out regarding cravings:
index.php?showtopic=5098

Good read, Thanks, Keddy.

[Keddy]

Day 7. Really no bad cravings....just a lot of triggers where I have to stop myself and say "Oh, that's right, I quit dipping."

I'm kind of bored, lol. Anyone have that problem after the physical withdrawal symptoms subsided? I don't feel bad or anything, just bored all the time. I feel like dipping was a fun activity for me.

That said, it feels great to be quit. I just need new activities to purse that aren't associated with dip.

Yes, I know exactly how you feel. Especially while at work.

I think this is part of the routine that gets ingrained in your skull, and not part of the nicotine addiction. For me, tobacco and the oral fixation helped break up my day into 'dip chunks'. I have a job that can sometimes be stressful, but I typically spend most of the time either in meetings or in front of a computer. Regardless of how the day is going, I can look a the clock, put in a dip and know that will get me through the next half-hour or hour.

But when I think about it, dipping wasn't 'fun' nor did it really give me anything to do or occupy my mind. It was just a part of the routine for 20 freaking years, and hell dude, anything you've been doing for 20 years every waking moment would not qualify as 'fun'. I think breathing, shitting, pissing, and scratching your ass falls into the same category.

You're right. It really wasn't "fun" I suppose as much as it was an escape...an excuse to get my mind off whatever troubles/stress I had at the time.

The freedom is great. Now if I can just keep my metabolism going, I'll be great. I've gained 5 pounds since I quit last Monday.

Keep your focus on staying quit. You may gain a few pounds but you can deal with that later.

Check this out regarding cravings:
index.php?showtopic=5098

[marc126]

Day 7. Really no bad cravings....just a lot of triggers where I have to stop myself and say "Oh, that's right, I quit dipping."

I'm kind of bored, lol. Anyone have that problem after the physical withdrawal symptoms subsided? I don't feel bad or anything, just bored all the time. I feel like dipping was a fun activity for me.

That said, it feels great to be quit. I just need new activities to purse that aren't associated with dip.

Yes, I know exactly how you feel. Especially while at work.

I think this is part of the routine that gets ingrained in your skull, and not part of the nicotine addiction. For me, tobacco and the oral fixation helped break up my day into 'dip chunks'. I have a job that can sometimes be stressful, but I typically spend most of the time either in meetings or in front of a computer. Regardless of how the day is going, I can look a the clock, put in a dip and know that will get me through the next half-hour or hour.

But when I think about it, dipping wasn't 'fun' nor did it really give me anything to do or occupy my mind. It was just a part of the routine for 20 freaking years, and hell dude, anything you've been doing for 20 years every waking moment would not qualify as 'fun'. I think breathing, shitting, pissing, and scratching your ass falls into the same category.

You're right. It really wasn't "fun" I suppose as much as it was an escape...an excuse to get my mind off whatever troubles/stress I had at the time.

The freedom is great. Now if I can just keep my metabolism going, I'll be great. I've gained 5 pounds since I quit last Monday.

I use the fake dip sometimes when I get really anxious but I try not to rely on it. I didn't realty need it until days 12-14 of my quit. Damn those were some challenging days.

[jonathanrivers]

Day 7. Really no bad cravings....just a lot of triggers where I have to stop myself and say "Oh, that's right, I quit dipping."

I'm kind of bored, lol. Anyone have that problem after the physical withdrawal symptoms subsided? I don't feel bad or anything, just bored all the time. I feel like dipping was a fun activity for me.

That said, it feels great to be quit. I just need new activities to purse that aren't associated with dip.

Yes, I know exactly how you feel. Especially while at work.

I think this is part of the routine that gets ingrained in your skull, and not part of the nicotine addiction. For me, tobacco and the oral fixation helped break up my day into 'dip chunks'. I have a job that can sometimes be stressful, but I typically spend most of the time either in meetings or in front of a computer. Regardless of how the day is going, I can look a the clock, put in a dip and know that will get me through the next half-hour or hour.

But when I think about it, dipping wasn't 'fun' nor did it really give me anything to do or occupy my mind. It was just a part of the routine for 20 freaking years, and hell dude, anything you've been doing for 20 years every waking moment would not qualify as 'fun'. I think breathing, shitting, pissing, and scratching your ass falls into the same category.

You're right. It really wasn't "fun" I suppose as much as it was an escape...an excuse to get my mind off whatever troubles/stress I had at the time.

The freedom is great. Now if I can just keep my metabolism going, I'll be great. I've gained 5 pounds since I quit last Monday.

[jonathanrivers]

Hey guys I'm on day 11 and for some reason I'm feeling it. Not so much a crave but q feeling like something is missing. I agree that cigarettes are not an alternative. I quit last year for four months, had a couple drinks, then a cigarette and a week layer I was back to dipping hardcore.

Try getting a fake chew, same goes for you jonathan.

Just something to be able to reach to for when your lip feels lonely ("like something is missing") or when boredom strikes. Anything to help your mind off dip

Hey Kurt, thanks.

I've been trying to terminate the oral fixation as well...so I've just been drinking water - no seeds ,no fake chew. I have used gum when I need it....but I feel like my biggest issue is the oral part.

That said, you're right. Anything to keep my mind/mouth off the dip is better than nothing.

[rgross298]

Day 7. Really no bad cravings....just a lot of triggers where I have to stop myself and say "Oh, that's right, I quit dipping."

I'm kind of bored, lol. Anyone have that problem after the physical withdrawal symptoms subsided? I don't feel bad or anything, just bored all the time. I feel like dipping was a fun activity for me.

That said, it feels great to be quit. I just need new activities to purse that aren't associated with dip.

Yes, I know exactly how you feel. Especially while at work.

I think this is part of the routine that gets ingrained in your skull, and not part of the nicotine addiction. For me, tobacco and the oral fixation helped break up my day into 'dip chunks'. I have a job that can sometimes be stressful, but I typically spend most of the time either in meetings or in front of a computer. Regardless of how the day is going, I can look a the clock, put in a dip and know that will get me through the next half-hour or hour.

But when I think about it, dipping wasn't 'fun' nor did it really give me anything to do or occupy my mind. It was just a part of the routine for 20 freaking years, and hell dude, anything you've been doing for 20 years every waking moment would not qualify as 'fun'. I think breathing, shitting, pissing, and scratching your ass falls into the same category.

[KayakKurt]

Hey guys I'm on day 11 and for some reason I'm feeling it. Not so much a crave but q feeling like something is missing. I agree that cigarettes are not an alternative. I quit last year for four months, had a couple drinks, then a cigarette and a week layer I was back to dipping hardcore.

Try getting a fake chew, same goes for you jonathan.

Just something to be able to reach to for when your lip feels lonely ("like something is missing") or when boredom strikes. Anything to help your mind off dip

[jonathanrivers]

Day 7. Really no bad cravings....just a lot of triggers where I have to stop myself and say "Oh, that's right, I quit dipping."

I'm kind of bored, lol. Anyone have that problem after the physical withdrawal symptoms subsided? I don't feel bad or anything, just bored all the time. I feel like dipping was a fun activity for me.

That said, it feels great to be quit. I just need new activities to purse that aren't associated with dip.

[marc126]

Hey guys I'm on day 11 and for some reason I'm feeling it. Not so much a crave but q feeling like something is missing. I agree that cigarettes are not an alternative. I quit last year for four months, had a couple drinks, then a cigarette and a week layer I was back to dipping hardcore.

[Moondawggy]

Jonathon, glad to have you man. Go up to the welcome center at the top of the screen. It's a salmon colored link. Click that and read about posting roll and what we do here. Then head on over to May. Introduce yourself to the guys over there and post up.

PM me if I can help in any way.

[jonathanrivers]

Thanks, CollegeKid.

Yeah, I'm in that "almost too good to be true" right now when it comes to my lack of cravings. It has to be harder than this.

Perhaps it's easier for me because I just quit last winter through April (4 months) and I know what to expect.

Last time, what killed me was thinking that cigarettes were a viable substitute. Which is most definitely not the case.

[CollegeKid]

Welcome Jonathan, I'm at a similar stage in the quitting process (day 3) and also don't have any cravings of any type. Not sure if this is the nic bitch hiding in the back of my head telling me to "go ahead and stay confident while you can" and waiting for the right moment to jump out and attack when I'm at a weak moment.

The site is definitely helping me keep that confidence level up and just interacting with people going through the same things makes me feel that much better. In my few days here on the site I guess the major point that everyone shares is to take it Day-by-Day and promise not to use the nic today!

[jonathanrivers]

Hey, you guys. I'm not sure how the process works, but I'm on Day 2 without any oral fixation whatsoever, let alone dip.

I've dipped since 2003. So, about 9 years. I'm tired of my mouth feeling dirty, I'm tired of having to conceal dirty bottles at work, I'm tired of having a house filled with empty dip cans and empty bottles. I'm tired of dip flakes on my computer desk and keyboard. I'm tired of all the shit. Fuck tobacco, and fuck that look people gave me when they saw me putting a lip in. I put it down the day before yesterday.

Although IÂ’ve wanted to quit for some time, it wasnÂ’t planned. I had the tobacco between my fingers, ready to put that nasty stuff in my mouth, when something came over me. I didnÂ’t want to do it anymore. I had talked about quitting forever. And now was the time for action. I went into the bathroom at work and dumped every bit of it in the garbage, keeping the tin in my back pocket as a reminder of the addict I once was.

What has made the quitting process so gratifying is knowing that I took action instead of overthinking the whole ordeal. Previously, I was so enamored with developing timelines and strategies for quitting that I lost sight of the end goal. Paralysis by analysis, if you will. Action is what gets the ball rolling.

I did have to drink a couple of beers last night to go to sleep...but I figured that's better than smoking a cigarette or getting a "fix."

I'm glad to be here, and I look forward to quitting with you all.

-Jon