I'm such a girl

[AJK]

Day 5 is starting out pretty good! My biggest complaint this morning is a sore mouth. Like everything in it. Gums, tongue, roof of mouth, throat. It pretty much hurts to talk. Well, maybe I will be less likely to shove stuff in it, as I have been eating like there's no tomorrow. Good thing I exercise - I've only gained .5# all week. Keeping a close eye on that in addition to being a quitter.

My mood seems more level today than in the past 5 days. That makes me happy too, cause I was all over the place. Crying sad, crying happy. Sometimes I didn't know if I was sad or happy.... I think my fog has lifted, for the moment anyway.

Thankful for the encouragement to stop the day I came on here, today was to be my quit date and I am that much further ahead. Husband not quit yet but I don't see it around - been calling him Ninja haha. Thinking about telling him he can go get his new 2014 Road Glide if he quits now. Talk about incentive huh? I'm such a good little wifey. :-)

It's a great day to be alive and nic free.

[RAZD611]

You are doing great. You Can and will do this!!!

[AJK]

Day four. Bad.

Started out that way and kept on rolling. Mid morning I had a major panic attack that brought me to my knees. Couldn't breathe and my chest hurt like hell. If I had never suffered from a panic attack before, I would swear that I was having a heart attack. Well like I knew it would, it passed. Some great convo on pre-HOF December with some bad ass quitters, with some good advice and some more digits to add to my growing collection. Man, you guys know what you're talking about. I have yet to come up with something that someone does not have an answer for. I am leaning heavily on my heavenly Father, with whom I can do all things.

My heart is touched by all who are genuine here - telling me funny stories when I need them and scary stories when I need that too. It's tough love, and I know I've only been here a few days but I feel like I have made some friends for life. Some pretty amazing people in here.

I am quit with all of you bad assers today and everyday! I vow in front of you all that my days will be forever without the nic bastard! I AM DONE WITH IT! I will need help and I will ask when I need it. BUT I will not fail myself, my family or my friends.

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Amy

[Wt57]

Day three and hanging in there. Today is just as sucky as yesterday, and looking forward to the day that does not suck. Having some intestinal problems, I think from the herbal chew? Either that or all the gum I am chewing. Slept like crap last night, kept waking up drenched in sweat. Other than that, I am pissy to most everyone which is not my nature. No one at work knows I chewed, so I can't blame it on the quit. They must think I'm having a particularly bad time of month. Lol. Bring on day 4 with December and all the other quitters. Love all your messages in my inbox, support has been instrumental in this quit.

God bless you all!

It's going to suck for a while.

And then one day, it won't.

Stay strong.

No other option. Thanks Nolaq.

Maybe I missed it. Is your husband a KTC quitter too? You are going to have times where you need to vent, rage, or talk to someone because your craving will take away reasonable thinking.

Put the digits in your phone, when its tough, the tough make a call to a fellow quitter. Make the call and ask for permission to cave before you ever act on a crave, trigger, impulse. Just talk to someone.

He has not quit yet. Soon I hope he makes the decision. I know my husband and it won't be long. Thanks, have lots of digits for support. It's awesome here.

Sooner the better. Regardless though - YOU STAY QUIT.

Makes it a LOT more motivating when he kicks it. Also gives us something to hang over his head :)

Amy Jo, all of those symptoms are unfortunately typical of nicotine withdrawal. My coworkers knew that I chewed and tolerated my pissiness on multiple previous stoppages. The intestinal changes are also typical and the fake chew and/or gum may or may not have anything to do with them. Your body and brain have many changes to make as they heal over the next 100 days. The American diet is notorious for being fiber deficient, so don't be afraid to take a fiber supplement like Metamucil. Lots of water has already been recommended, and eating healthy is always good. Revel in how much better this weekend is going to be for you than if you waited until tomorrow to quit!

P.S. I don't know how much reading you have done so far, but you may find this helpful
What to expect when you quit
Symptoms of nicotine withdrawal

Ma'am, I respect your decision to quit. It takes courage, I especially understand the depression and anxiety connection. I invite you to read my HOF linked below. Also come to the wildcard "anxiety depression" thread. You are not alone with those issues in this group either. The freedom of being nicotine free is so very much worth the withdrawal that seems unbearable. I put off quitting for over 40 years, what a fool I WAS. I'm 900+ days free and hold my quit as one of my most guarded things. Pm me if I can help.

[steffano626]

Day three and hanging in there. Today is just as sucky as yesterday, and looking forward to the day that does not suck. Having some intestinal problems, I think from the herbal chew? Either that or all the gum I am chewing. Slept like crap last night, kept waking up drenched in sweat. Other than that, I am pissy to most everyone which is not my nature. No one at work knows I chewed, so I can't blame it on the quit. They must think I'm having a particularly bad time of month. Lol. Bring on day 4 with December and all the other quitters. Love all your messages in my inbox, support has been instrumental in this quit.

God bless you all!

It's going to suck for a while.

And then one day, it won't.

Stay strong.

No other option. Thanks Nolaq.

Maybe I missed it. Is your husband a KTC quitter too? You are going to have times where you need to vent, rage, or talk to someone because your craving will take away reasonable thinking.

Put the digits in your phone, when its tough, the tough make a call to a fellow quitter. Make the call and ask for permission to cave before you ever act on a crave, trigger, impulse. Just talk to someone.

He has not quit yet. Soon I hope he makes the decision. I know my husband and it won't be long. Thanks, have lots of digits for support. It's awesome here.

Sooner the better. Regardless though - YOU STAY QUIT.

Makes it a LOT more motivating when he kicks it. Also gives us something to hang over his head :)

Amy Jo, all of those symptoms are unfortunately typical of nicotine withdrawal. My coworkers knew that I chewed and tolerated my pissiness on multiple previous stoppages. The intestinal changes are also typical and the fake chew and/or gum may or may not have anything to do with them. Your body and brain have many changes to make as they heal over the next 100 days. The American diet is notorious for being fiber deficient, so don't be afraid to take a fiber supplement like Metamucil. Lots of water has already been recommended, and eating healthy is always good. Revel in how much better this weekend is going to be for you than if you waited until tomorrow to quit!

P.S. I don't know how much reading you have done so far, but you may find this helpful
What to expect when you quit
Symptoms of nicotine withdrawal

[AJK]

Hello

Female Ninja Dipper here....well I was. I'm quit. 270 days quit to be exact. My husband chews....daily....often....in front of me. You should have been there when he asked me to go to the store and get him a can of Copenhagen. HAHA....almost his last day on earth.

Anyway, put your thick skin on girl. Quitting is hard but you can do this......I guarantee it. It's easy.

Post roll. Keep your promise. Repeat. Simply - keep that shit out of your mouth :)

Let me know what you need help with.....I'm here to help.

Until I hear back, I'll just be here quitting like a girl.

Great to hear from you! It's kinda nice not to feel alone as I honestly didn't think there were any other women that chewed. Kinda helps, if you know what I mean? Thank you for reaching out and the offer.

And lol on the requested chew run for hubby.

Thick skin on. :-)

[AJK]

Welcome to the site MJK. It is great to have you here. Stay the course. I remember being right where you are. Night sweats, irritability, all that. I found the site on day 4 and learned that the symptoms of quitting were all normal AND TEMPORARY. It gets better, I promise. Give it some time, your system has a lot of healing to do.

All the support in the world is there for the asking. Use it.

Thanks much!

[Ginet]

Hello

Female Ninja Dipper here....well I was. I'm quit. 270 days quit to be exact. My husband chews....daily....often....in front of me. You should have been there when he asked me to go to the store and get him a can of Copenhagen. HAHA....almost his last day on earth.

Anyway, put your thick skin on girl. Quitting is hard but you can do this......I guarantee it. It's easy.

Post roll. Keep your promise. Repeat. Simply - keep that shit out of your mouth :)

Let me know what you need help with.....I'm here to help.

Until I hear back, I'll just be here quitting like a girl.

[Its_Got2Happen]

Welcome to the site MJK. It is great to have you here. Stay the course. I remember being right where you are. Night sweats, irritability, all that. I found the site on day 4 and learned that the symptoms of quitting were all normal AND TEMPORARY. It gets better, I promise. Give it some time, your system has a lot of healing to do.

All the support in the world is there for the asking. Use it.

[Bombero]

Day three and hanging in there. Today is just as sucky as yesterday, and looking forward to the day that does not suck. Having some intestinal problems, I think from the herbal chew? Either that or all the gum I am chewing. Slept like crap last night, kept waking up drenched in sweat. Other than that, I am pissy to most everyone which is not my nature. No one at work knows I chewed, so I can't blame it on the quit. They must think I'm having a particularly bad time of month. Lol. Bring on day 4 with December and all the other quitters. Love all your messages in my inbox, support has been instrumental in this quit.

God bless you all!

It's going to suck for a while.

And then one day, it won't.

Stay strong.

No other option. Thanks Nolaq.

Maybe I missed it. Is your husband a KTC quitter too? You are going to have times where you need to vent, rage, or talk to someone because your craving will take away reasonable thinking.

Put the digits in your phone, when its tough, the tough make a call to a fellow quitter. Make the call and ask for permission to cave before you ever act on a crave, trigger, impulse. Just talk to someone.

He has not quit yet. Soon I hope he makes the decision. I know my husband and it won't be long. Thanks, have lots of digits for support. It's awesome here.

Sooner the better. Regardless though - YOU STAY QUIT.

Makes it a LOT more motivating when he kicks it. Also gives us something to hang over his head :)

[AJK]

Day three and hanging in there. Today is just as sucky as yesterday, and looking forward to the day that does not suck. Having some intestinal problems, I think from the herbal chew? Either that or all the gum I am chewing. Slept like crap last night, kept waking up drenched in sweat. Other than that, I am pissy to most everyone which is not my nature. No one at work knows I chewed, so I can't blame it on the quit. They must think I'm having a particularly bad time of month. Lol. Bring on day 4 with December and all the other quitters. Love all your messages in my inbox, support has been instrumental in this quit.

God bless you all!

It's going to suck for a while.

And then one day, it won't.

Stay strong.

No other option. Thanks Nolaq.

Maybe I missed it. Is your husband a KTC quitter too? You are going to have times where you need to vent, rage, or talk to someone because your craving will take away reasonable thinking.

Put the digits in your phone, when its tough, the tough make a call to a fellow quitter. Make the call and ask for permission to cave before you ever act on a crave, trigger, impulse. Just talk to someone.

He has not quit yet. Soon I hope he makes the decision. I know my husband and it won't be long. Thanks, have lots of digits for support. It's awesome here.

[Mthomas3824]

Day three and hanging in there. Today is just as sucky as yesterday, and looking forward to the day that does not suck. Having some intestinal problems, I think from the herbal chew? Either that or all the gum I am chewing. Slept like crap last night, kept waking up drenched in sweat. Other than that, I am pissy to most everyone which is not my nature. No one at work knows I chewed, so I can't blame it on the quit. They must think I'm having a particularly bad time of month. Lol. Bring on day 4 with December and all the other quitters. Love all your messages in my inbox, support has been instrumental in this quit.

God bless you all!

It's going to suck for a while.

And then one day, it won't.

Stay strong.

No other option. Thanks Nolaq.

Maybe I missed it. Is your husband a KTC quitter too? You are going to have times where you need to vent, rage, or talk to someone because your craving will take away reasonable thinking.

Put the digits in your phone, when its tough, the tough make a call to a fellow quitter. Make the call and ask for permission to cave before you ever act on a crave, trigger, impulse. Just talk to someone.

[AJK]

Day three and hanging in there. Today is just as sucky as yesterday, and looking forward to the day that does not suck. Having some intestinal problems, I think from the herbal chew? Either that or all the gum I am chewing. Slept like crap last night, kept waking up drenched in sweat. Other than that, I am pissy to most everyone which is not my nature. No one at work knows I chewed, so I can't blame it on the quit. They must think I'm having a particularly bad time of month. Lol. Bring on day 4 with December and all the other quitters. Love all your messages in my inbox, support has been instrumental in this quit.

God bless you all!

It's going to suck for a while.

And then one day, it won't.

Stay strong.

No other option. Thanks Nolaq.

[Nolaq]

Day three and hanging in there. Today is just as sucky as yesterday, and looking forward to the day that does not suck. Having some intestinal problems, I think from the herbal chew? Either that or all the gum I am chewing. Slept like crap last night, kept waking up drenched in sweat. Other than that, I am pissy to most everyone which is not my nature. No one at work knows I chewed, so I can't blame it on the quit. They must think I'm having a particularly bad time of month. Lol. Bring on day 4 with December and all the other quitters. Love all your messages in my inbox, support has been instrumental in this quit.

God bless you all!

It's going to suck for a while.

And then one day, it won't.

Stay strong.

[AJK]

Hi Amy, fellow female quitter here. Glad you've decided to drop the idea of a future quit date. If you're going to get it done, might as well do it now. You've got this and if you need anything, let me know!

I am also a female quitter. You can do this. Check your inbox for my digits. So proud of you for taking the first step and you will find it is
SO worth it!

Question: Is your husband quitting as well?

He is. Not yet he says. It won't be long I bet.

You should tell him to nut up or find the testicular fortitude to quit like his bad ass of a wife has!

Haha - I do have him calling me bad ass right now. I think he hates it and wants to be bad ass too. Won't be long and I will let ya'll know when it happens. Will try to get him on here but he's not much of a computer guy.

Yeah like we're all Bill Gates types here.

I mean to say that the only thing he ever uses the computer for is to look for motorcycle parts. I have to get on him to check his email every few weeks. Haha