First day of the rest of my life

[ChickDip]

Power through the next couple of days. Then it gets better and you'll wonder why you never did this before.

^^ listen to him

The fatigue is heavy and was for me for a while . Not sleeping well isn't fun either, but when you start sleeping well again, you will think you were in Heaven!

[Macamania]

During my first 4 days, I was extremely tired. I've slept all I could. We just have to detox!

[Thumblewort]

Power through the next couple of days. Then it gets better and you'll wonder why you never did this before.

[Pinched]

I never realized how much nicotine I was putting in me... no wonder its so damn hard!! I faced down a major temptation last night and came out on TOP. Damn proud of that!!! I am reminded by all of you and the wonderful support that my husband needs to do this. To have so many people back you up and believe in you truly is a blessing. I am disappointed it took me so long and so many wasted years of health to finally get my shit together. Today I haven't faced much in the way of craving... I have just been super tired. Slept in super late- luckily my little guy snuggled with me and watched cartoons. I felt a little bad for konking out but I am getting my life back- that is an immeasurable gain!!!

D

I was disappointed for a long time that it took me so long to get my head out of my ass and quit. I thought about all the boys whose lives I impacted through scouting and coaching and would just sit in sorrow realizing the wrong impression that I "may" have left. Now today I am damn glad that I turned the corner and only regret being an addict, the way I see it is those combined years of addiction will only help fuel my fire of hatred for nicotine and tobacco.

Now in lieu of looking for a discreet place to spit I can just spend my time mocking those addicts using their e-cigs to help themselves quit. I don't know about everyone but when I was a baby my mother weaned me from the tit and apparently that method didn't work because I am still very much addicted to those; so cold turkey is how I quit tobacco. As for the other vices...one step at a time.

Power through those cravings and remember to drink lots of water and if possible do some sort of exercise when a craving hits...even a brisk walk can help.

P

[Dea]

I never realized how much nicotine I was putting in me... no wonder its so damn hard!! I faced down a major temptation last night and came out on TOP. Damn proud of that!!! I am reminded by all of you and the wonderful support that my husband needs to do this. To have so many people back you up and believe in you truly is a blessing. I am disappointed it took me so long and so many wasted years of health to finally get my shit together. Today I haven't faced much in the way of craving... I have just been super tired. Slept in super late- luckily my little guy snuggled with me and watched cartoons. I felt a little bad for konking out but I am getting my life back- that is an immeasurable gain!!!

D

[Stillamarine]

Woohoo Dee! It's day 2 and you got this!!

[anniesdaddy]

Welcome to day 2, fellow Samurai!

[ChickDip]

Thanks for all the encouragement! This isn't the first time I have ever tried to quit, but it is the first time I have decided to ask others for help. This is also the first time I am willing to say I need help and that its hard! I can do this and I love that there are others here who can help hold me accountable. Right now I'm wanting one... but my boys want to play a game. Good distraction and good reminder why I'm doing this!!!

D

Some of the most bad ass quitters on this site are women. Sage, chick dip, and ginet are the first ones that come to mind. Nicotine in a can = nicotine in 3 packs of smokes. This plan is foolproof. Post your promise as soon as your eyeballs open, then keep your word. Some people are not honorable people. They fail. But you clearly keep your word. You can do this, and the support that you will receive here is unlike anything you've ever experienced. Done the right way, this will be one of the best experiences of your life.

By the way, you'll never have to relive the hell of today. Tomorrow is +1, and one day at a time you will be free. Welcome aboard.

The support is thick around here. This is doable. I dipped for longer than you, and was a skeptic after a few failed "quits." I logged in here on Dec 27 and haven't missed a day. I'm done, and whit with you today. I'm typically hang in live chat, look us up if you are inclined.

Welcome! Best thing you can do for yourself. Make connections on here..it helped saved my quit and my life. Check out live chat for sure. Quit on girl!

[Drewdrew]

Thanks for all the encouragement! This isn't the first time I have ever tried to quit, but it is the first time I have decided to ask others for help. This is also the first time I am willing to say I need help and that its hard! I can do this and I love that there are others here who can help hold me accountable. Right now I'm wanting one... but my boys want to play a game. Good distraction and good reminder why I'm doing this!!!

D

Some of the most bad ass quitters on this site are women. Sage, chick dip, and ginet are the first ones that come to mind. Nicotine in a can = nicotine in 3 packs of smokes. This plan is foolproof. Post your promise as soon as your eyeballs open, then keep your word. Some people are not honorable people. They fail. But you clearly keep your word. You can do this, and the support that you will receive here is unlike anything you've ever experienced. Done the right way, this will be one of the best experiences of your life.

By the way, you'll never have to relive the hell of today. Tomorrow is +1, and one day at a time you will be free. Welcome aboard.

The support is thick around here. This is doable. I dipped for longer than you, and was a skeptic after a few failed "quits." I logged in here on Dec 27 and haven't missed a day. I'm done, and whit with you today. I'm typically hang in live chat, look us up if you are inclined.

[worktowin]

Thanks for all the encouragement! This isn't the first time I have ever tried to quit, but it is the first time I have decided to ask others for help. This is also the first time I am willing to say I need help and that its hard! I can do this and I love that there are others here who can help hold me accountable. Right now I'm wanting one... but my boys want to play a game. Good distraction and good reminder why I'm doing this!!!

D

Some of the most bad ass quitters on this site are women. Sage, chick dip, and ginet are the first ones that come to mind. Nicotine in a can = nicotine in 3 packs of smokes. This plan is foolproof. Post your promise as soon as your eyeballs open, then keep your word. Some people are not honorable people. They fail. But you clearly keep your word. You can do this, and the support that you will receive here is unlike anything you've ever experienced. Done the right way, this will be one of the best experiences of your life.

By the way, you'll never have to relive the hell of today. Tomorrow is +1, and one day at a time you will be free. Welcome aboard.

[Dea]

Thanks for all the encouragement! This isn't the first time I have ever tried to quit, but it is the first time I have decided to ask others for help. This is also the first time I am willing to say I need help and that its hard! I can do this and I love that there are others here who can help hold me accountable. Right now I'm wanting one... but my boys want to play a game. Good distraction and good reminder why I'm doing this!!!

D

[Macamania]

I don't know most male from female in here, only assume. But I know some females that use tobacco. To be honest, I think we as men are all hypocrites. We think of a woman dipping and it's gross. We don't see that a woman would think it's gross on us. Maybe we are not hypocrites, but just stupid. Either way, the girls I know and have known that dip are very attractive. Somehow got handed the shit like the rest of us and now hooked. I'm sure it would be harder to dip as a female because of us hypocrites.

But it really doesn't matter anymore, because we no longer dip. This group will hold you accountable. Starting back is not an option. I'm on day 5, it still sucks, but it's better than day 1. Posting roll is a must. You must promise us all that you will not dip each day, we all make that same promise to you. You see there are some names on the shit list. Don't be those people.

Welcome to the Samurai and message me if you need someone to contact for emergencies.

[Mike_Land]

Good to see you here. Don't feel bad just because you are a woman. we have a few woman who are here at KTC on a regular basis. PM Sage, she will be glad to talk to you and help you through the tough times. Samcat is another. Both of these girls are badass quitters and I know they will gladly offer you their support. And you have a ton of guys here to help you as well. Male or Female we all have the one thing in common. We are all addicts and we are here to but the nicotine witch out to pasture. I was a 36 year/2 can per day, sometimes 3 cans per day, user. With the support of a bunch of these guys I was able to quit and i've kept it going for 933 days. You can do the same if you put your mind to it.

Read everything on this site. Find your group and post roll every day as early as possible. Keep your word and come back and do it again the next day. We quit one day at a time. The fog will set in in a couple of days. The SUCK is a bad time but there is light and freedom at the end of the tunnel. Fill your phone with numbers of people here and don't hesitate to call them if you need to.

Welcome to KTC, Get into chat and start talking to people. It will be a huge help. I know it seems wierd but I've been to some of the get togethers and I can honestly say that KTC are some of my most treasured friends.

Lets get to quitting.

Mike

[Stillamarine]

You can definitely do this! I'm on day 3. I'll be watching for you in roll call!

I'll say this growing up I never real saw any females dipping. Then one day in the Marine Corps I got this female Marine assigned to me and as she was walking down a pier we were working she pulled out a can of cope and started packing it. Was different that's for sure. She's still a good friend of mine and quit some years ago.

You got this day by day and we are all here for ya.

Semper Fi

[Old Dog New Tricks]

Dee! Welcome! Good story. Can't tell you how many of us felt like you do when we got started. I have 2 children and they are my inspiration for quitting.

I just sent you a private message with info about the site and next steps. Check your KTC mailbox (look in upper right corner for Inbox and click on it).

In the meantime, here are a few basics.

The September Samurai Quit Group will be your home. Go post roll there now. You can learn how to post roll from the instructions on that page.

Your job is to honor your quit one day at a time. Just get thru today my friend...Do not cave in to the cravings. And then tomorrow morning, post roll again and repeat that every damn day.

As you know, the first few days suck, but by Day 10+, things start to get a lot easier. Drink lots of water and/or cranberry juice. Exercise and sweat out the toxins. Stay away from alcohol for the next couple weeks so it doesn't weaken your resolve. It'll take 3 days for the nicotine to physically get out of your system, and then the real mental battle starts fighting the cravings your brain's nicotine receptors so badly want. You can do this. Many of us old dogs are 30+ year dippers and are now proud to be free.

Proud to quit with you. PM me anytime that you need help. Also, people here share their cell numbers, especially during the first few weeks because I promise you that you are going to want to text or call someone when you start having a craving. Really, really helps to have someone in your corner at that moment.

Congrats on the best decision of your life. Now go post roll and check ur mailbox.