I am determined this time

[worktowin]

I am on day 39 of my quit, and even though the dentist said things look good, I am still paranoid. For all the young people that I see in the intros, I am asking you to please stay quit. I wish I had quit when I was in my 20's, but I was stupid and continued. Worse off, I hid my addiction from everybody but my wife and kids. I was so controlled by a stupid little weed that I did not care what my family thought of me, but I did care what others thought. That is how this addiction will warp your thought process. Dont let tobacco control you. If you want to be controlled by something be controlled by God. Sorry for the rant, but hand in there everyone and stay quit.

This is a great post. You are gonna look back on your intro thread in the not too distant future and be like... Wtf was I thinking?!?! Look at what nicotine did to me!

Yesterday was a breakthrough moment for you. Yesterday I looked at my intro thread. Nicotine had my brain so jacked with the fog that I didn't even post my correct age! All of these observations and breakthroughs really build the walls on top of the quit foundation you have already set up.

Glad your visit went well, and glad to see you are getting angry... Anger is a good thing in this case.

[Matt F]

You're two days ahead bro so keep it up, I and the other Jr's are watching your outstanding example. Prayers are the ultimate way to reach out when we're weak and that was a great statement in your post.

[gamecockfan]

I am on day 39 of my quit, and even though the dentist said things look good, I am still paranoid. For all the young people that I see in the intros, I am asking you to please stay quit. I wish I had quit when I was in my 20's, but I was stupid and continued. Worse off, I hid my addiction from everybody but my wife and kids. I was so controlled by a stupid little weed that I did not care what my family thought of me, but I did care what others thought. That is how this addiction will warp your thought process. Dont let tobacco control you. If you want to be controlled by something be controlled by God. Sorry for the rant, but hand in there everyone and stay quit.

[cbird65]

Well, I went to the dentist this morning for the first time in 3 or 4 years. He took xrays and examined my mouth. He said for the most part everything looked good, except I do have to have a root canal. Thank you all for the words of support, prayers, everything. I can tell you when I walked out of that dentists's office I thanked God for the good report because I know how much worse it can be. I feel like I have a new lease on life or reprieve, and the nicotine can kiss my rosy red behind because I am done with that mess.

oh yeah, carpe diem "seize the day"

Nice I am happy for you. As you mentioned it was a reprieve not a free pass to let the bitch back in. Keep fighting with everything you have...reach out if you have any extra to a brother or sister in need. I quit with you today

yeah traumagnet, i have already sent several words of encouragement to some of the new people. i especially hope the younger ones will listen. i wish i had quit before i turned 42.

don't take your foot off the gas pedal - the nic bitch loves to swoop in right after we get those all clear reports from the doctor or dentist. She says, see there's nothing wrong....
Wake up tomorrow and put another nail in her coffin or door that separates you; however you want to visualize.

Every damn day and tell her to pound sand

[gamecockfan]

Well, I went to the dentist this morning for the first time in 3 or 4 years. He took xrays and examined my mouth. He said for the most part everything looked good, except I do have to have a root canal. Thank you all for the words of support, prayers, everything. I can tell you when I walked out of that dentists's office I thanked God for the good report because I know how much worse it can be. I feel like I have a new lease on life or reprieve, and the nicotine can kiss my rosy red behind because I am done with that mess.

oh yeah, carpe diem "seize the day"

Nice I am happy for you. As you mentioned it was a reprieve not a free pass to let the bitch back in. Keep fighting with everything you have...reach out if you have any extra to a brother or sister in need. I quit with you today

yeah traumagnet, i have already sent several words of encouragement to some of the new people. i especially hope the younger ones will listen. i wish i had quit before i turned 42.

[traumagnet]

Well, I went to the dentist this morning for the first time in 3 or 4 years. He took xrays and examined my mouth. He said for the most part everything looked good, except I do have to have a root canal. Thank you all for the words of support, prayers, everything. I can tell you when I walked out of that dentists's office I thanked God for the good report because I know how much worse it can be. I feel like I have a new lease on life or reprieve, and the nicotine can kiss my rosy red behind because I am done with that mess.

oh yeah, carpe diem "seize the day"

Nice I am happy for you. As you mentioned it was a reprieve not a free pass to let the bitch back in. Keep fighting with everything you have...reach out if you have any extra to a brother or sister in need. I quit with you today

[gamecockfan]

Well, I went to the dentist this morning for the first time in 3 or 4 years. He took xrays and examined my mouth. He said for the most part everything looked good, except I do have to have a root canal. Thank you all for the words of support, prayers, everything. I can tell you when I walked out of that dentists's office I thanked God for the good report because I know how much worse it can be. I feel like I have a new lease on life or reprieve, and the nicotine can kiss my rosy red behind because I am done with that mess.

oh yeah, carpe diem "seize the day"

[gamecockfan]

Well, I went to the dentist this morning for the first time in 3 or 4 years. He took xrays and examined my mouth. He said for the most part everything looked good, except I do have to have a root canal. Thank you all for the words of support, prayers, everything. I can tell you when I walked out of that dentists's office I thanked God for the good report because I know how much worse it can be. I feel like I have a new lease on life or reprieve, and the nicotine can kiss my rosy red behind because I am done with that mess.

[exile]

I want to thank each of you for the words of support. I guess it is a stressor for many of us. I told my son again today that if I ever caught him chewing tobacco, I would beat his tail. I love my kids too much for them to go through this type of anxiety.

I Wasn't going to post anything tonight but you just got me pumped brother. Do you realize what a breakthrough this quit is for you?

You have improved your chances at a longer life and better health. At the same time your son gets a better chance at better life and health. Be proud bro. Your son now has someone not just telling him that the poison is bad for him,,,, BUT SHOWING HIM!!!

I wish My dad would have showed me. Instead he shared the poison with me.. I was born into a nicotine filled life. I no ultimately we make our own decisions but it would have been nice to have a role model to imulate while growing up. Damn!!! Got a tear bro. Stay quit. Your boy deserves it.

Prayers said. Let us know how it goes. This anxiety is very common. Very. What is also common... Is to get a good report and then have nicotine whisper those lies in your ear... See, I'm not bad, you are ok. Why not have just one dip? It won't hurt a thing. You used me for years andi didn't hurt you. And it has been so long... You know you'll get a good buzz.

Want to guess how I know about these thoughts? Yep, I had them after my good visit. The memory of what I went through in those first few weeks, coupled with me looking at all of the images on ktc of people that didn't get a good result from their visits - did the trick for me.

Keep using the tools that have gotten you this far man!

What images are you talking about? Is there a cancer story section or gallery?

[worktowin]

I want to thank each of you for the words of support. I guess it is a stressor for many of us. I told my son again today that if I ever caught him chewing tobacco, I would beat his tail. I love my kids too much for them to go through this type of anxiety.

I Wasn't going to post anything tonight but you just got me pumped brother. Do you realize what a breakthrough this quit is for you?

You have improved your chances at a longer life and better health. At the same time your son gets a better chance at better life and health. Be proud bro. Your son now has someone not just telling him that the poison is bad for him,,,, BUT SHOWING HIM!!!

I wish My dad would have showed me. Instead he shared the poison with me.. I was born into a nicotine filled life. I no ultimately we make our own decisions but it would have been nice to have a role model to imulate while growing up. Damn!!! Got a tear bro. Stay quit. Your boy deserves it.

Prayers said. Let us know how it goes. This anxiety is very common. Very. What is also common... Is to get a good report and then have nicotine whisper those lies in your ear... See, I'm not bad, you are ok. Why not have just one dip? It won't hurt a thing. You used me for years andi didn't hurt you. And it has been so long... You know you'll get a good buzz.

Want to guess how I know about these thoughts? Yep, I had them after my good visit. The memory of what I went through in those first few weeks, coupled with me looking at all of the images on ktc of people that didn't get a good result from their visits - did the trick for me.

Keep using the tools that have gotten you this far man!

[srans]

I want to thank each of you for the words of support. I guess it is a stressor for many of us. I told my son again today that if I ever caught him chewing tobacco, I would beat his tail. I love my kids too much for them to go through this type of anxiety.

I Wasn't going to post anything tonight but you just got me pumped brother. Do you realize what a breakthrough this quit is for you?

You have improved your chances at a longer life and better health. At the same time your son gets a better chance at better life and health. Be proud bro. Your son now has someone not just telling him that the poison is bad for him,,,, BUT SHOWING HIM!!!

I wish My dad would have showed me. Instead he shared the poison with me.. I was born into a nicotine filled life. I no ultimately we make our own decisions but it would have been nice to have a role model to imulate while growing up. Damn!!! Got a tear bro. Stay quit. Your boy deserves it.

[gamecockfan]

I want to thank each of you for the words of support. I guess it is a stressor for many of us. I told my son again today that if I ever caught him chewing tobacco, I would beat his tail. I love my kids too much for them to go through this type of anxiety.

[flynniej15]

I just went today - nothing super drastic -

Though I need to go back for some bonds to cover exposed roots.... and prob a graft for 1 super bad exposed down the line a bit

[Jungleland]

I am on day 36 of my quit, and I have to admit I feel better. However, I am going to the dentist tomorrow. It will be the first time in about 3 1/2 or 4 years. I have been putting it off, but yesterday as I was flossing, a filling came out. So, I figured now was as good a time as any to go. My gums look pretty good, I dont have any white on my tongue, and I dont have any sores in my mouth. However, I am scared to death. If someone reads this, please say a prayer for me.

You can do this - if you can quit nic - you can handle this. I wouldn't worry so much about not being there in a while, I'm sure it happens all the time and it sounds like you have been taking care of your teeth by flossing, etc.

I lost a filling a couple years ago and they used the new resin they have these days to fill it instead of the old amalgam - didn't seem nearly as bad as it used to be - was just there last month and they did the bite-wing x-ray (which I usually decline) and it turns out another filing is cracked - doc turns the chart over and says he filled it in 1984.

One last thing - I was chewing all those years and they never said a word, if anything they always told me how great the teeth were and how little plague I had, etc. They see some messed up teeth at the dentist, so if you're taking pretty good care of yours they'll probably appreciate that and be happy to see you!

[Grizzly addict]

i went through the same thing, expect it had been a long long time, not just 4 years. turned out they didnt beleive be, thought i went every 6 months etc. Did have one cavity, but no issues. Breath deep and go, minute by minute.