Day 9

[laxdaddy27]

I went in "my gas station" this morning, you know the daily stop. i don't actually own it. Picked up a cup of coffee, breakfast sandwich and headed for the counter. Young cutie behind the counter had two cans of Grizzly Long Cut Wintergreen waiting for me. When I told her no thanks I quit, she nearly shit. Told me if I stay quit for 6 months she was taking me out for diner. Man oh man would that be fun, just dont think my wife would agree.

[Thumblewort]

I keep telling myself this every time i get a craving, "None means none" and "failing is not an option"

Its to the point where I'm saying this out loud and my co workers are asking what the hell I'm talking about.

None means none!!!!

Yes, minute by minute if you have to. Text a quitter if you have numbers, that always helped me.

[laxdaddy27]

I keep telling myself this every time i get a craving, "None means none" and "failing is not an option"

Its to the point where I'm saying this out loud and my co workers are asking what the hell I'm talking about.

None means none!!!!

[Thumblewort]

Gratz on 9 days solo, that is bad ass. Don't worry about the future, just today. And it's important to know we share an addiction, not a habit. It's a mindset that we need to have, that there isn't a cure, but a method of control.

[4TheWin]

CONGRATULATIONS lax daddy on the best decision you could have possibly made!

You are way f*cking smart to take it in small chunks and celebrate each victory. Hour by hour is a great idea as you get going and embrace that early part of your quit, known around here as "the suck."

I was a 36 year addict (with many failed stop attempts) before I found KTC. I am on day 127 now, and I could not be here without this place!

My advice is to read all that you can and get involved. It can be confusing at first, but jump in with both feet, follow the program and you cannot fail!

Have you found your quit group yet? If not post a message here and I will try to explain that part to you, but getting involved with your group is HUGELY important and will help!

Proud to quit with you today! 4TW

[laxdaddy27]

30+ year habit, last 5 more than a can a day. I chewed when ever and where ever I could. I avoided my family, found hiding spots at work, basically i lived for the can not me. Mouth started telling me it was time and i still chewed. You all know how it goes.. ill quit when im out, ill quit tomorrow, next weekend im headed out of town, ill quit after that. Nine beautiful days ago I woke up dumped $100 worth of chew in the toilet and that was that. Everyday is a challenge, im still counting the hours and treating everyone like a victory, im on 201 right now, soon to be 202,203,204 etc... I cant wait until i can view it as days, then weeks then years. I have taken chew "vacations" before but this is the first time I want to be quit. I promised this morning and i keep my word. I quit with you!