Quit Journal

[olcpo]

Great to see you talking it out. It sure helps me. You got this. It only gets better, BUT (always a but) as it gets better when the nic crave strikes its more harsh and vivid, comes out of no where. You are right on with exercise and keep moving, distractions I know it helps me.

Keep on blogging here for your own good. Those of us that stop by benefit from your perspective of your quit. PM me if you want to trade digits.
Olcpo
Kevin

[chitownsnus]

Going to keep some notes here about my quit. Feel free to interject and offer opinions or support!

Day 1-3: Brutal but tollerable for me. Fog was pretty hellish.
Day 4-11: Cravings are still there, but not as harsh. Fog is gone

Triggers:
- After every meal
- Upon waking up
- When I get bored
- Stressful situations

Coping techniques:
- Exercise
- Mint snuff
- Posting here

[Kubrick]

It is a blast for sure. Really takes you back to your roots. What kind of razors do you have? I have a couple of full hollows that I picked up online. One is from 1867, so that is pretty cool.

I've got about 10-15. So much for saving money right? 'bang head'

I prefer full hollows, my favorite is one from either the 1800's or early 1900's that is from a full week set of razors. I have Tuesday and it's a smooth shaver.

I use the wedge when I have more than a few days of growth since it mows through like nobody's business.

Guess it's almost time to go baby face for the summer so I can start shaving again. I got pretty busy for a while and only saved the straight razor shaves for the weekends and just used a double edge safety razor.

I even have $200 in hones and stones to keep them all sharp. Talk about an addiction 'crackup'

[chitownsnus]

Pumped right now, I am going to order my 100 day razor soon (45 or so days). Probably not as meaningful as a coin, but hey that's how I get down!

(http://www.shavingshop.com/products/DSC05107.JPG)

Well hello there fellow straight razor shaver. I've actually been very lazy since I grew a beard this winter so no shaving for me :)

It is a blast for sure. Really takes you back to your roots. What kind of razors do you have? I have a couple of full hollows that I picked up online. One is from 1867, so that is pretty cool.

[Wt57]

Pumped right now, I am going to order my 100 day razor soon (45 or so days). Probably not as meaningful as a coin, but hey that's how I get down!

(http://www.shavingshop.com/products/DSC05107.JPG)

Well hello there fellow straight razor shaver. I've actually been very lazy since I grew a beard this winter so no shaving for me :)

Pretty smooth shave on your ass though, Kub.

OH, Thats not your ass! My mistake

[Wt57]

Pumped right now, I am going to order my 100 day razor soon (45 or so days). Probably not as meaningful as a coin, but hey that's how I get down!

(http://www.shavingshop.com/products/DSC05107.JPG)

Well hello there fellow straight razor shaver. I've actually been very lazy since I grew a beard this winter so no shaving for me :)

Pretty smooth shave on your ass though, Kub.

[Kubrick]

Pumped right now, I am going to order my 100 day razor soon (45 or so days). Probably not as meaningful as a coin, but hey that's how I get down!

(http://www.shavingshop.com/products/DSC05107.JPG)

Well hello there fellow straight razor shaver. I've actually been very lazy since I grew a beard this winter so no shaving for me :)

[Mthomas3824]

Pumped right now, I am going to order my 100 day razor soon (45 or so days). Probably not as meaningful as a coin, but hey that's how I get down!

(http://www.shavingshop.com/products/DSC05107.JPG)

'Sing and Drink' 'clap' 'clap' 'clap'

I celebrate with you! Way to kick the nic bitch's ass!

[chitownsnus]

Pumped right now, I am going to order my 100 day razor soon (45 or so days). Probably not as meaningful as a coin, but hey that's how I get down!

(http://www.shavingshop.com/products/DSC05107.JPG)

[chitownsnus]

Day 41

It will be six weeks tomorrow since I have given up chewing tobacco. I don't know if I am better person for it, but I do know that I am stronger and know myself a little better than I did before I started. I am also battling my other addiction of alcohol these days as well. Booze is more difficult for me to quit than anything I have attempted before. I'm not sure why but it is and there isn't anything I can do about it. I am an addict and always will be.

My nic quit is going well with little to no cravings these days. I do have my triggers but they are manageable since I want to be quit. If I didn't want to be quit then there are lots of opportunities to cave and plenty of excuses! Oh the excuses, there are so many that I could fill this page with just a portion and still not even come close to listing them all.

My alcohol quit is still a little shaky at this point. Someone from this site told me to put as much effort into not drinking as I did into drinking. This put things into perspective and has helped me, but I am still having a hard time imagining not ever having a drink again. It just feels so good and is so enjoyable!

Anyhow, just wanted to write this shit down since I am not going to be in this state of mind (or so I hope) for the rest of my life.

[chitownsnus]

For some reason today has been hard. I am not going to cave, but thought that I should share that today was hard for no apparent reason.

It doesn't matter why, the only thing that matters is that you had posted roll and you have new gained integrity. However, The reason is that you are a fricking addict just like the rest of us! And the bich doesn't want to lose you.

I wish I had cime college bitches wanting me as much! :lol:

[Wt57]

For some reason today has been hard. I am not going to cave, but thought that I should share that today was hard for no apparent reason.

It doesn't matter why, the only thing that matters is that you had posted roll and you have new gained integrity. However, The reason is that you are a fricking addict just like the rest of us! And the bich doesn't want to lose you.

[chitownsnus]

For some reason today has been hard. I am not going to cave, but thought that I should share that today was hard for no apparent reason.

[luby]

Well it's day 8 now and for all intents and purposes it could be day 1000. Unfortunately I am an addict and I will always have to live with that fact. I am feeling pretty good about the control I have over my addiction today, but as always I need to be cautious about my decision making.

You get it! Great job. I am day 280 and post roll every day. do I sometimes want to be "cured"? Hell yes, but like you I am an addict there is no cure. But today we chose to be free, and I will spend the rest of today celebrating that freedom.
I quit with you today.

[Bruce]

Well it's day 8 now and for all intents and purposes it could be day 1000. Unfortunately I am an addict and I will always have to live with that fact. I am feeling pretty good about the control I have over my addiction today, but as always I need to be cautious about my decision making.

Right on 'Joe' keep it up bro, one day at a time. It is extremely important to remember you are, and will always be an ADDICT . Keep your head on straight and towards the goal and you'll be fine! Remember to reach out to other members of July and exchange numbers, more is better!! PM me if you want mine, keep up the good work