Decision Made - Day 1

[brettlees]

Day 20 - I find myself on the road for work. I'm in the UK, where smoking and drinking is the ultimate past time. I do neither, so dipping used to be my out. Today, I no longer dip. I've kept the nic bitch at bay (its only day 2), but she is persistent! Tapping me on the shoulder, reminding me that I will not sleep well tonight, and I could prevent feeling out of place, if I was able to pinch a dip. Reality hits, and I know that addiction will constantly be knocking on my door, but I will not answer that door. I will remind myself that the dependency to nic is awful. I will remind myself that I have not had a headache in a week, which is something I could not say prior to last week, for the past several years!! I will remind myself that I can hold a conversation without spitting on the ground 30 times, and the person I'm talking to, will probably appreciate it. I will hold my non-alco drink high, and not let my addiction degrade me. And after a long night of socializing with folks I really do not know, I will retire to my hotel room and access the KTC community for continued support and be proud that my quit continues and will see another day.

Peace out!

Nice resolve! keep building it strong! each craving you beat is a real victory- they are attempts to get you to use again, and you teach the addiction that that tactic won't work. Each situation you conquer is a new neural pathway. Friggin infrastructure building of a clean life man! way to go, cheerio chap and all that!

[Bokie]

Day 20 - I find myself on the road for work. I'm in the UK, where smoking and drinking is the ultimate past time. I do neither, so dipping used to be my out. Today, I no longer dip. I've kept the nic bitch at bay (its only day 2), but she is persistent! Tapping me on the shoulder, reminding me that I will not sleep well tonight, and I could prevent feeling out of place, if I was able to pinch a dip. Reality hits, and I know that addiction will constantly be knocking on my door, but I will not answer that door. I will remind myself that the dependency to nic is awful. I will remind myself that I have not had a headache in a week, which is something I could not say prior to last week, for the past several years!! I will remind myself that I can hold a conversation without spitting on the ground 30 times, and the person I'm talking to, will probably appreciate it. I will hold my non-alco drink high, and not let my addiction degrade me. And after a long night of socializing with folks I really do not know, I will retire to my hotel room and access the KTC community for continued support and be proud that my quit continues and will see another day.

Peace out!

[pab1964]

So I think I will pass on the cigars and pipes so not to put my quit in jeopardy. Posting from the UK will also be a challenge, but I will just have to take the beatings for posting late. In this case, better late than never actually applies.

Cheers!

1. You don't have a choice regarding the pipe and cigars dude, ANY nicotine equals a cave and Day 1. This is a 100% nicotine free site.
2. DO you have other quitters phone numbers? Text someone first thing in the morning to post roll for you. Do you want my digits, I'll do that as long as you text me that you are quit.

I want to drive home what Thumble said in his first statement... ANY nicotine is a cave. From gum to a cigar. Not trying to slam you or anything but it actually sounds like you had to think about that one before typing it out.

This is for the rest of your life... no cigs or stogies with buddies. Ever. You're clean... you're free. That's a beautiful thing.

Keep it that way.

All righty then! No cigs. No nic. Simple! I'll stay true to my word, and will make every effort to find a wifi spot to post my roll. My cell will not work over there, so this site will be my crutch.

Thanks Thumblewort and Applejack. Appreciate the responses.

Cheers!

See!?! That's what I'm talkin' 'bout!!

No whining. No bitching. No moaning.

Just gettin' it DONE!

Good on ya bro! Quit with you today!

I agree with AJ. Glad you posted that first post, caving because of goof is not good!

Looky here. A guy COMUNICATES, listens and learns, and is accountable to his word. :wood

Damn bokie you got some badass guy's supporting you! Don't lose them they will help you make it to quit heaven, it's like no place here you've seen in years! Damn proud of you and proud to be quit with you! Quit on

[JGlav]

So I think I will pass on the cigars and pipes so not to put my quit in jeopardy. Posting from the UK will also be a challenge, but I will just have to take the beatings for posting late. In this case, better late than never actually applies.

Cheers!

1. You don't have a choice regarding the pipe and cigars dude, ANY nicotine equals a cave and Day 1. This is a 100% nicotine free site.
2. DO you have other quitters phone numbers? Text someone first thing in the morning to post roll for you. Do you want my digits, I'll do that as long as you text me that you are quit.

I want to drive home what Thumble said in his first statement... ANY nicotine is a cave. From gum to a cigar. Not trying to slam you or anything but it actually sounds like you had to think about that one before typing it out.

This is for the rest of your life... no cigs or stogies with buddies. Ever. You're clean... you're free. That's a beautiful thing.

Keep it that way.

All righty then! No cigs. No nic. Simple! I'll stay true to my word, and will make every effort to find a wifi spot to post my roll. My cell will not work over there, so this site will be my crutch.

Thanks Thumblewort and Applejack. Appreciate the responses.

Cheers!

See!?! That's what I'm talkin' 'bout!!

No whining. No bitching. No moaning.

Just gettin' it DONE!

Good on ya bro! Quit with you today!

I agree with AJ. Glad you posted that first post, caving because of goof is not good!

Looky here. A guy COMUNICATES, listens and learns, and is accountable to his word. :wood

[Thumblewort]

So I think I will pass on the cigars and pipes so not to put my quit in jeopardy. Posting from the UK will also be a challenge, but I will just have to take the beatings for posting late. In this case, better late than never actually applies.

Cheers!

1. You don't have a choice regarding the pipe and cigars dude, ANY nicotine equals a cave and Day 1. This is a 100% nicotine free site.
2. DO you have other quitters phone numbers? Text someone first thing in the morning to post roll for you. Do you want my digits, I'll do that as long as you text me that you are quit.

I want to drive home what Thumble said in his first statement... ANY nicotine is a cave. From gum to a cigar. Not trying to slam you or anything but it actually sounds like you had to think about that one before typing it out.

This is for the rest of your life... no cigs or stogies with buddies. Ever. You're clean... you're free. That's a beautiful thing.

Keep it that way.

All righty then! No cigs. No nic. Simple! I'll stay true to my word, and will make every effort to find a wifi spot to post my roll. My cell will not work over there, so this site will be my crutch.

Thanks Thumblewort and Applejack. Appreciate the responses.

Cheers!

See!?! That's what I'm talkin' 'bout!!

No whining. No bitching. No moaning.

Just gettin' it DONE!

Good on ya bro! Quit with you today!

I agree with AJ. Glad you posted that first post, caving because of goof is not good!

[AppleJack]

So I think I will pass on the cigars and pipes so not to put my quit in jeopardy. Posting from the UK will also be a challenge, but I will just have to take the beatings for posting late. In this case, better late than never actually applies.

Cheers!

1. You don't have a choice regarding the pipe and cigars dude, ANY nicotine equals a cave and Day 1. This is a 100% nicotine free site.
2. DO you have other quitters phone numbers? Text someone first thing in the morning to post roll for you. Do you want my digits, I'll do that as long as you text me that you are quit.

I want to drive home what Thumble said in his first statement... ANY nicotine is a cave. From gum to a cigar. Not trying to slam you or anything but it actually sounds like you had to think about that one before typing it out.

This is for the rest of your life... no cigs or stogies with buddies. Ever. You're clean... you're free. That's a beautiful thing.

Keep it that way.

All righty then! No cigs. No nic. Simple! I'll stay true to my word, and will make every effort to find a wifi spot to post my roll. My cell will not work over there, so this site will be my crutch.

Thanks Thumblewort and Applejack. Appreciate the responses.

Cheers!

See!?! That's what I'm talkin' 'bout!!

No whining. No bitching. No moaning.

Just gettin' it DONE!

Good on ya bro! Quit with you today!

[Bokie]

So I think I will pass on the cigars and pipes so not to put my quit in jeopardy. Posting from the UK will also be a challenge, but I will just have to take the beatings for posting late. In this case, better late than never actually applies.

Cheers!

1. You don't have a choice regarding the pipe and cigars dude, ANY nicotine equals a cave and Day 1. This is a 100% nicotine free site.
2. DO you have other quitters phone numbers? Text someone first thing in the morning to post roll for you. Do you want my digits, I'll do that as long as you text me that you are quit.

I want to drive home what Thumble said in his first statement... ANY nicotine is a cave. From gum to a cigar. Not trying to slam you or anything but it actually sounds like you had to think about that one before typing it out.

This is for the rest of your life... no cigs or stogies with buddies. Ever. You're clean... you're free. That's a beautiful thing.

Keep it that way.

All righty then! No cigs. No nic. Simple! I'll stay true to my word, and will make every effort to find a wifi spot to post my roll. My cell will not work over there, so this site will be my crutch.

Thanks Thumblewort and Applejack. Appreciate the responses.

Cheers!

[AppleJack]

So I think I will pass on the cigars and pipes so not to put my quit in jeopardy. Posting from the UK will also be a challenge, but I will just have to take the beatings for posting late. In this case, better late than never actually applies.

Cheers!

1. You don't have a choice regarding the pipe and cigars dude, ANY nicotine equals a cave and Day 1. This is a 100% nicotine free site.
2. DO you have other quitters phone numbers? Text someone first thing in the morning to post roll for you. Do you want my digits, I'll do that as long as you text me that you are quit.

I want to drive home what Thumble said in his first statement... ANY nicotine is a cave. From gum to a cigar. Not trying to slam you or anything but it actually sounds like you had to think about that one before typing it out.

This is for the rest of your life... no cigs or stogies with buddies. Ever. You're clean... you're free. That's a beautiful thing.

Keep it that way.

[Thumblewort]

So I think I will pass on the cigars and pipes so not to put my quit in jeopardy. Posting from the UK will also be a challenge, but I will just have to take the beatings for posting late. In this case, better late than never actually applies.

Cheers!

1. You don't have a choice regarding the pipe and cigars dude, ANY nicotine equals a cave and Day 1. This is a 100% nicotine free site.
2. DO you have other quitters phone numbers? Text someone first thing in the morning to post roll for you. Do you want my digits, I'll do that as long as you text me that you are quit.

[Bokie]

Day 15 is looking good. I feel fine, I'm thinking straight and I'm nervous as hell. I have an extremely tough week coming up, and I need to find strength to get through it. I will be spending the next 2 days in the hospital with my daughter. She has JDM (curejm.org) and will be undergoing her 8th treatment. On Sunday I fly out to the UK for a week. There I will be hit with the temptation of smoking cigars and pipes. Now smoking is not my thing, but I usually have a couple cigars among friends when I'm over there. No biggy as the nic bitch is typically running through my body already. This time its different. I have expelled the bitch, and now I'm clean. So I think I will pass on the cigars and pipes so not to put my quit in jeopardy. Posting from the UK will also be a challenge, but I will just have to take the beatings for posting late. In this case, better late than never actually applies.

Cheers!

[DBrown]

Keep up the good Quit!!! You are doing well.

[Bokie]

Today (day 11) was really good. I got a ton of winterizing done, and my triumph mint helped me handle the brisk weather and keep my concentration where it needed to be. Sad to put the bass boat away, but we will be seeing snow soon, so it was time. Any how, hope to get a good night sleep tonight, so I can make my pledge in the morning.

[Bokie]

Today (day 10) started off rough, nasty headache, not in a good mood, and way too much to do in a very short period of time. But, then things just worked out. I stayed true to my promise, and got a bunch done. I did have a couple panic attacks when I realized I didn't have a chew for my 3 hour drive today, but then I realized, its been over a week, relax, you do not need a chew! I can not believe how hard my heart beats when thinking of that stuff. My mind and body are basically telling me, nothing and I mean nothing is good about that stuff. For all those who are thinking of jumping, you will only feel worse if you have a dip. You will feel awful for buying it, you will feel awful for liping it, and you will feel awful for breaking your promise, which is why you need to make that promise everyday. My body has been rejecting chew for a long time, but my mind has embraced it (definition of addiction to the letter). Today I quit and tomorrow I look forward to making my promise once again!

[brettlees]

Thanks Viking! Thanks Eye!

I used to go to bed at 9:30. My family thought I was just getting old, and could not handle staying up late, as I get up at 5am for work. The reality is, I would slap in a dip, play games on my cell phone for 2 hours and then go to sleep. As for a spitter, I always had a bottle near bye, with a tin of fake chew (probably 3 years old) next to it. My tin of Cope, my preference, was hidden away. While I could swallow, and did often, I preferred to pack half a tin in before bed, to get that last fix. The next morning, I would hit the same gas station, place my order and I was off on my hour and half drive to work. No big deal when you have a dip. Today's commute is no more difficult or more stressful, without the dip.

You guys are correct, I have more energy during the day, and at night. My next challenge is to go fishing without a dip. That is a challenge I will be ready for next Spring. Bass fishing is pretty much over here in MA.

Cheers!

Hey bokie love to fish. Been several times since my quit. The first few I used fake chew. Now, no biggie and if I can say that after 38 years of dipping, then my friend you can do it also. Quit on!

Hey I like to fish too. Usually use flies. But know what I really don't miss? Trying to figure out how to keep a clean thumb and finger for sipping, when bait fishing or when I caught anything. Haha! Keep quitting hard Bokie! Stay active for the weekend!

[pab1964]

Thanks Viking! Thanks Eye!

I used to go to bed at 9:30. My family thought I was just getting old, and could not handle staying up late, as I get up at 5am for work. The reality is, I would slap in a dip, play games on my cell phone for 2 hours and then go to sleep. As for a spitter, I always had a bottle near bye, with a tin of fake chew (probably 3 years old) next to it. My tin of Cope, my preference, was hidden away. While I could swallow, and did often, I preferred to pack half a tin in before bed, to get that last fix. The next morning, I would hit the same gas station, place my order and I was off on my hour and half drive to work. No big deal when you have a dip. Today's commute is no more difficult or more stressful, without the dip.

You guys are correct, I have more energy during the day, and at night. My next challenge is to go fishing without a dip. That is a challenge I will be ready for next Spring. Bass fishing is pretty much over here in MA.

Cheers!

Hey bokie love to fish. Been several times since my quit. The first few I used fake chew. Now, no biggie and if I can say that after 38 years of dipping, then my friend you can do it also. Quit on!