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[Canvasback]

Day 38. Weekend quit. Feeling good.

A few of thoughts here:

1. I am learning to anticipate tricky situations, and prepare for them. This is helpful.

2. I am learning to hate nicotine. A very different attitude then I had early in my quit. This site has lots of good tools to help us hate nicotine. Not idolize it. Think:"I'm so glad I can go shooting without a dip." Not:"will this even be fun without dip?"

3. I've given up on having anyone outside of ktc understand. I have relied a little on my wife, but she thinks I've got this thing whipped. I am an addict. I am not cured.

4. Fake dip: I have never tried it. I am tempted to get some, but I'd like to hear the conventional wisdom on it. I'd like to think I could keep it around as emergency cave prevention, but I bet i would just chew through it. It's a hard thing to think about because it doesn't have nicotine, so I don't know exactly how my brain will react to it. Might even be nice to throw in when I'm around other dippers? But I'm afraid it's too close to the real thing, and that my desire to try it is really based out of desire to dip. Also, I've a made it 38 +1s without, and am enjoying being free  from spitters and stains. Thoughts?

If the most you are worried about is the fake you are doing great. I used it until about 40 days in and it helped me. I tossed it with no problem.

If you've made it this long without it maybe you should just keep doing what your doing. Your on the back portion of 30 days. At this point I don't think the fake will make things easier. In no time your going to come around that first corner. Just saying,, up to you, but it looks like you already got things moving in the right direction. You actually accomplish the same things with toothpicks, gum, candy, sunflower seeds. Stay quit,, that's the most important thing you can do bro. Great job and glad to be quit with you.

I got some for emergencies. You never know. No harm in an extra layer of protection. I wouldn't recommend it in place of seeds candy gum. Just if shit gets real hairy.

i would have tended to agree with srans since you have come so far- but now am leaning towards Griz's camp on this one, after reading rdad's story in his intro in the last day or two. I haven't used it yet, and don't think i will need to.

The main thing is, NICE WORK reflecting like this on the board here, and in planning ahead on how to best protect your quit!

Thanks guys. Emergencies makes sense- especially now that Brett pointed me towards rdad's intro.

Olympic watching, USA cheering, pizza eating, bourbon drinking, wife away babysitting, jolly rancher chewing kind of Saturday here at canvasbacks house. Dip free feels great

just watch the alcohol - yet another ' quit ruined by celebratory activities' 'bang head'

Moderation ....... Is all I'm saying

Thanks for the wisdom cbird. And you got it. Moderation. My quit is the most important thing to me.

[cbird65]

Day 38. Weekend quit. Feeling good.

A few of thoughts here:

1. I am learning to anticipate tricky situations, and prepare for them. This is helpful.

2. I am learning to hate nicotine. A very different attitude then I had early in my quit. This site has lots of good tools to help us hate nicotine. Not idolize it. Think:"I'm so glad I can go shooting without a dip." Not:"will this even be fun without dip?"

3. I've given up on having anyone outside of ktc understand. I have relied a little on my wife, but she thinks I've got this thing whipped. I am an addict. I am not cured.

4. Fake dip: I have never tried it. I am tempted to get some, but I'd like to hear the conventional wisdom on it. I'd like to think I could keep it around as emergency cave prevention, but I bet i would just chew through it. It's a hard thing to think about because it doesn't have nicotine, so I don't know exactly how my brain will react to it. Might even be nice to throw in when I'm around other dippers? But I'm afraid it's too close to the real thing, and that my desire to try it is really based out of desire to dip. Also, I've a made it 38 +1s without, and am enjoying being free  from spitters and stains. Thoughts?

If the most you are worried about is the fake you are doing great. I used it until about 40 days in and it helped me. I tossed it with no problem.

If you've made it this long without it maybe you should just keep doing what your doing. Your on the back portion of 30 days. At this point I don't think the fake will make things easier. In no time your going to come around that first corner. Just saying,, up to you, but it looks like you already got things moving in the right direction. You actually accomplish the same things with toothpicks, gum, candy, sunflower seeds. Stay quit,, that's the most important thing you can do bro. Great job and glad to be quit with you.

I got some for emergencies. You never know. No harm in an extra layer of protection. I wouldn't recommend it in place of seeds candy gum. Just if shit gets real hairy.

i would have tended to agree with srans since you have come so far- but now am leaning towards Griz's camp on this one, after reading rdad's story in his intro in the last day or two. I haven't used it yet, and don't think i will need to.

The main thing is, NICE WORK reflecting like this on the board here, and in planning ahead on how to best protect your quit!

Thanks guys. Emergencies makes sense- especially now that Brett pointed me towards rdad's intro.

Olympic watching, USA cheering, pizza eating, bourbon drinking, wife away babysitting, jolly rancher chewing kind of Saturday here at canvasbacks house. Dip free feels great

just watch the alcohol - yet another ' quit ruined by celebratory activities' 'bang head'

Moderation ....... Is all I'm saying

[Canvasback]

Day 38. Weekend quit. Feeling good.

A few of thoughts here:

1. I am learning to anticipate tricky situations, and prepare for them. This is helpful.

2. I am learning to hate nicotine. A very different attitude then I had early in my quit. This site has lots of good tools to help us hate nicotine. Not idolize it. Think:"I'm so glad I can go shooting without a dip." Not:"will this even be fun without dip?"

3. I've given up on having anyone outside of ktc understand. I have relied a little on my wife, but she thinks I've got this thing whipped. I am an addict. I am not cured.

4. Fake dip: I have never tried it. I am tempted to get some, but I'd like to hear the conventional wisdom on it. I'd like to think I could keep it around as emergency cave prevention, but I bet i would just chew through it. It's a hard thing to think about because it doesn't have nicotine, so I don't know exactly how my brain will react to it. Might even be nice to throw in when I'm around other dippers? But I'm afraid it's too close to the real thing, and that my desire to try it is really based out of desire to dip. Also, I've a made it 38 +1s without, and am enjoying being free  from spitters and stains. Thoughts?

If the most you are worried about is the fake you are doing great. I used it until about 40 days in and it helped me. I tossed it with no problem.

If you've made it this long without it maybe you should just keep doing what your doing.  Your on the back portion of 30 days. At this point I don't think the fake will make things easier. In no time your going to come around that first corner. Just saying,, up to you, but it looks like you already got things moving in the right direction. You actually accomplish the same things with toothpicks, gum, candy, sunflower seeds. Stay quit,, that's the most important thing you can do bro. Great job and glad to be quit with you.

I got some for emergencies. You never know. No harm in an extra layer of protection. I wouldn't recommend it in place of seeds candy gum. Just if shit gets real hairy.

i would have tended to agree with srans since you have come so far- but now am leaning towards Griz's camp on this one, after reading rdad's story in his intro in the last day or two. I haven't used it yet, and don't think i will need to.

The main thing is, NICE WORK reflecting like this on the board here, and in planning ahead on how to best protect your quit!

Thanks guys. Emergencies makes sense- especially now that Brett pointed me towards rdad's intro.

Olympic watching, USA cheering, pizza eating, bourbon drinking, wife away babysitting, jolly rancher chewing kind of Saturday here at canvasbacks house. Dip free feels great

[brettlees]

Day 38. Weekend quit. Feeling good.

A few of thoughts here:

1. I am learning to anticipate tricky situations, and prepare for them. This is helpful.

2. I am learning to hate nicotine. A very different attitude then I had early in my quit. This site has lots of good tools to help us hate nicotine. Not idolize it. Think:"I'm so glad I can go shooting without a dip." Not:"will this even be fun without dip?"

3. I've given up on having anyone outside of ktc understand. I have relied a little on my wife, but she thinks I've got this thing whipped. I am an addict. I am not cured.

4. Fake dip: I have never tried it. I am tempted to get some, but I'd like to hear the conventional wisdom on it. I'd like to think I could keep it around as emergency cave prevention, but I bet i would just chew through it. It's a hard thing to think about because it doesn't have nicotine, so I don't know exactly how my brain will react to it. Might even be nice to throw in when I'm around other dippers? But I'm afraid it's too close to the real thing, and that my desire to try it is really based out of desire to dip. Also, I've a made it 38 +1s without, and am enjoying being free  from spitters and stains. Thoughts?

If the most you are worried about is the fake you are doing great. I used it until about 40 days in and it helped me. I tossed it with no problem.

If you've made it this long without it maybe you should just keep doing what your doing. Your on the back portion of 30 days. At this point I don't think the fake will make things easier. In no time your going to come around that first corner. Just saying,, up to you, but it looks like you already got things moving in the right direction. You actually accomplish the same things with toothpicks, gum, candy, sunflower seeds. Stay quit,, that's the most important thing you can do bro. Great job and glad to be quit with you.

I got some for emergencies. You never know. No harm in an extra layer of protection. I wouldn't recommend it in place of seeds candy gum. Just if shit gets real hairy.

i would have tended to agree with srans since you have come so far- but now am leaning towards Griz's camp on this one, after reading rdad's story in his intro in the last day or two. I haven't used it yet, and don't think i will need to.

The main thing is, NICE WORK reflecting like this on the board here, and in planning ahead on how to best protect your quit!

[Grizzlyhasclaws]

Day 38. Weekend quit. Feeling good.

A few of thoughts here:

1. I am learning to anticipate tricky situations, and prepare for them. This is helpful.

2. I am learning to hate nicotine. A very different attitude then I had early in my quit. This site has lots of good tools to help us hate nicotine. Not idolize it. Think:"I'm so glad I can go shooting without a dip." Not:"will this even be fun without dip?"

3. I've given up on having anyone outside of ktc understand. I have relied a little on my wife, but she thinks I've got this thing whipped. I am an addict. I am not cured.

4. Fake dip: I have never tried it. I am tempted to get some, but I'd like to hear the conventional wisdom on it. I'd like to think I could keep it around as emergency cave prevention, but I bet i would just chew through it. It's a hard thing to think about because it doesn't have nicotine, so I don't know exactly how my brain will react to it. Might even be nice to throw in when I'm around other dippers? But I'm afraid it's too close to the real thing, and that my desire to try it is really based out of desire to dip. Also, I've a made it 38 +1s without, and am enjoying being free  from spitters and stains. Thoughts?

If the most you are worried about is the fake you are doing great. I used it until about 40 days in and it helped me. I tossed it with no problem.

If you've made it this long without it maybe you should just keep doing what your doing. Your on the back portion of 30 days. At this point I don't think the fake will make things easier. In no time your going to come around that first corner. Just saying,, up to you, but it looks like you already got things moving in the right direction. You actually accomplish the same things with toothpicks, gum, candy, sunflower seeds. Stay quit,, that's the most important thing you can do bro. Great job and glad to be quit with you.

I got some for emergencies. You never know. No harm in an extra layer of protection. I wouldn't recommend it in place of seeds candy gum. Just if shit gets real hairy.

[srans]

Day 38. Weekend quit. Feeling good.

A few of thoughts here:

1. I am learning to anticipate tricky situations, and prepare for them. This is helpful.

2. I am learning to hate nicotine. A very different attitude then I had early in my quit. This site has lots of good tools to help us hate nicotine. Not idolize it. Think:"I'm so glad I can go shooting without a dip." Not:"will this even be fun without dip?"

3. I've given up on having anyone outside of ktc understand. I have relied a little on my wife, but she thinks I've got this thing whipped. I am an addict. I am not cured.

4. Fake dip: I have never tried it. I am tempted to get some, but I'd like to hear the conventional wisdom on it. I'd like to think I could keep it around as emergency cave prevention, but I bet i would just chew through it. It's a hard thing to think about because it doesn't have nicotine, so I don't know exactly how my brain will react to it. Might even be nice to throw in when I'm around other dippers? But I'm afraid it's too close to the real thing, and that my desire to try it is really based out of desire to dip. Also, I've a made it 38 +1s without, and am enjoying being free from spitters and stains. Thoughts?

If the most you are worried about is the fake you are doing great. I used it until about 40 days in and it helped me. I tossed it with no problem.

If you've made it this long without it maybe you should just keep doing what your doing. Your on the back portion of 30 days. At this point I don't think the fake will make things easier. In no time your going to come around that first corner. Just saying,, up to you, but it looks like you already got things moving in the right direction. You actually accomplish the same things with toothpicks, gum, candy, sunflower seeds. Stay quit,, that's the most important thing you can do bro. Great job and glad to be quit with you.

[Canvasback]

Day 38. Weekend quit. Feeling good.

A few of thoughts here:

1. I am learning to anticipate tricky situations, and prepare for them. This is helpful.

2. I am learning to hate nicotine. A very different attitude then I had early in my quit. This site has lots of good tools to help us hate nicotine. Not idolize it. Think:"I'm so glad I can go shooting without a dip." Not:"will this even be fun without dip?"

3. I've given up on having anyone outside of ktc understand. I have relied a little on my wife, but she thinks I've got this thing whipped. I am an addict. I am not cured.

4. Fake dip: I have never tried it. I am tempted to get some, but I'd like to hear the conventional wisdom on it. I'd like to think I could keep it around as emergency cave prevention, but I bet i would just chew through it. It's a hard thing to think about because it doesn't have nicotine, so I don't know exactly how my brain will react to it. Might even be nice to throw in when I'm around other dippers? But I'm afraid it's too close to the real thing, and that my desire to try it is really based out of desire to dip. Also, I've a made it 38 +1s without, and am enjoying being free from spitters and stains. Thoughts?

[Canvasback]

I just had the pleasure to meet Canvasback in person tonight, at a DC area meetup arranged by Grizzlyhasclaws (Feb 2014) during a time when I was in the area for work. Although he was very early in his quit, Canvasback took it on himself to make it to a local area meetup he saw posted in the meetups board. I"m glad he did, as i have cemented another solid quitter into my accountability and support network by meeting this man face to face. I'm glad to have him in my camp, as he is committed to doing the quit right.

He is younger and, I would argue, smarter than me because he is quitting at an age i could only wish to have chosen to quit. More than that, he is  "Drinking the Koolaid" in full awarenees of all that means. He gets it. He is making plans for a life without dipping, a new life. For example, he made plans tonight to pursue an interest- MLB games in the spring, with support to help him remain dip-free. That's the kind of serious forethought i look for in someone I can rely on to help me stay quit.

Canvasback is a fine example of the sort of person that makes the difference for me here at KTC- the kind of man how helps me do what I have to do. I"m very glad to have met him, and will look forward to the next time.

Thanks for taking the initiative Canvasback, and know that I am proud to quit with you, LF, EDD!

The meetup with canvasback and Brettlees strengthened my quit 10 times. Now I know that some hard core quitters will punch me in the mouth before I even think of caving. It was a pleasure to meet both of you tonight.

Sometimes, I express myself best in few words, rather than many.

1. This site is awesome.

2. Thank you both.

3. Quit on.

[Grizzlyhasclaws]

I just had the pleasure to meet Canvasback in person tonight, at a DC area meetup arranged by Grizzlyhasclaws (Feb 2014) during a time when I was in the area for work. Although he was very early in his quit, Canvasback took it on himself to make it to a local area meetup he saw posted in the meetups board. I"m glad he did, as i have cemented another solid quitter into my accountability and support network by meeting this man face to face. I'm glad to have him in my camp, as he is committed to doing the quit right.

He is younger and, I would argue, smarter than me because he is quitting at an age i could only wish to have chosen to quit. More than that, he is "Drinking the Koolaid" in full awarenees of all that means. He gets it. He is making plans for a life without dipping, a new life. For example, he made plans tonight to pursue an interest- MLB games in the spring, with support to help him remain dip-free. That's the kind of serious forethought i look for in someone I can rely on to help me stay quit.

Canvasback is a fine example of the sort of person that makes the difference for me here at KTC- the kind of man how helps me do what I have to do. I"m very glad to have met him, and will look forward to the next time.

Thanks for taking the initiative Canvasback, and know that I am proud to quit with you, LF, EDD!

The meetup with canvasback and Brettlees strengthened my quit 10 times. Now I know that some hard core quitters will punch me in the mouth before I even think of caving. It was a pleasure to meet both of you tonight.

[brettlees]

I just had the pleasure to meet Canvasback in person tonight, at a DC area meetup arranged by Grizzlyhasclaws (Feb 2014) during a time when I was in the area for work. Although he was very early in his quit, Canvasback took it on himself to make it to a local area meetup he saw posted in the meetups board. I"m glad he did, as i have cemented another solid quitter into my accountability and support network by meeting this man face to face. I'm glad to have him in my camp, as he is committed to doing the quit right.

He is younger and, I would argue, smarter than me because he is quitting at an age i could only wish to have chosen to quit. More than that, he is "Drinking the Koolaid" in full awarenees of all that means. He gets it. He is making plans for a life without dipping, a new life. For example, he made plans tonight to pursue an interest- MLB games in the spring, with support to help him remain dip-free. That's the kind of serious forethought i look for in someone I can rely on to help me stay quit.

Canvasback is a fine example of the sort of person that makes the difference for me here at KTC- the kind of man how helps me do what I have to do. I"m very glad to have met him, and will look forward to the next time.

Thanks for taking the initiative Canvasback, and know that I am proud to quit with you, LF, EDD!



p.s. here's the link we discussed: Nicotine Addiction 101

[Its_Got2Happen]

Day 30: I want to say a few things. Yesterday, I posted this intro, and it made me a little nervous. Y'all responded to me in a way I could not have imagined. Your words, honestly, caused a serious stir of emotions... one i really did not expect and am not used to. Ok, thats enough of that except to say, "thank you. "

Your support strengthened my quit, and changed my behavior significantly. I reached out to some people on threads and in PMs, and tried my best to offer encouragement, maybe a little advice, and gratitude. Last night at dinner, I broke the news of my 29 days of freedom from nicotine to friends and got some in person attaboys that meant a lot to me as well. Still, it made me realize the value of having FELLOW QUITTERS in my life. People who understand. People who dont assume I'm home free. People who encourage me to keep my guard up, not let it down. People who know about the craves, the crazy digestion system issues, the crazy appetite, the mouth stuff. Ill repeat myself, KTC is an INCREDIBLE resource, one that I am glad is in my life.  Thats you all, and youre all  a bunch of CLASS A people that I am blessed to know.

These realizations, and the contacts I made, made yesterday the best day of my quit.

Quit on, steakbomb18, b-loMatt, brettlees, apogeeammo, scowick65, skoalmonster, californiaslim, krusty, wmcatty, wt57, sam83, etxaggie, applejack, pbrain, derk 40, and Zillah cowboy

Hope you all dont mind if I quit with YOU, LF,  every damn day.

Hit the nail on the head. There are literally not enough hours in the day to echo the comments made by all the champions on KTC. From the veterans that establish the code and roll out the welcome mat, to the newbies that get each other's backs and offer assistance to relative strangers early-on, it's enough to give the most skeptical minds pause. Thank YOU, Canvas, for your powerful words and continued inspiration. Proudly quit with you today, and everyday.

its touching when you catch that realization of what happens here on the site, as when used properly it does so much more than just quitting nicotine..

great job, keep it up

I think I got a little sumpin' in my eye! 'cry'


Very well said Mr Canvasback and I am happy to be quit with you today!

No turning back now. No reason to cave. You get it. Keep working your quit and doing what has gotten you this far.
Also, gonna be upset if you aren't QLF with all of us EDD.
Quit on

"People who dont assume I'm home free. " That is such a key statement. Non addicts cannot possibly understand. You are not home free. Far from it. In fact you are at risk, because of what you did to yourself with nictotine. The good news is this: jUST FOR TODAY you are homefree, BECAUSE I SEE YOUR NAME ON THE ROLL CALL. And I am begining to see that you are a man of your word. Take comfort in that.

You need anything, give me a shout bufflehead, ahem, I mean canvasback.

Ryan

[B-loMatt]

Day 30: I want to say a few things. Yesterday, I posted this intro, and it made me a little nervous. Y'all responded to me in a way I could not have imagined. Your words, honestly, caused a serious stir of emotions... one i really did not expect and am not used to. Ok, thats enough of that except to say, "thank you. "

Your support strengthened my quit, and changed my behavior significantly. I reached out to some people on threads and in PMs, and tried my best to offer encouragement, maybe a little advice, and gratitude. Last night at dinner, I broke the news of my 29 days of freedom from nicotine to friends and got some in person attaboys that meant a lot to me as well. Still, it made me realize the value of having FELLOW QUITTERS in my life. People who understand. People who dont assume I'm home free. People who encourage me to keep my guard up, not let it down. People who know about the craves, the crazy digestion system issues, the crazy appetite, the mouth stuff. Ill repeat myself, KTC is an INCREDIBLE resource, one that I am glad is in my life.  Thats you all, and youre all  a bunch of CLASS A people that I am blessed to know.

These realizations, and the contacts I made, made yesterday the best day of my quit.

Quit on, steakbomb18, b-loMatt, brettlees, apogeeammo, scowick65, skoalmonster, californiaslim, krusty, wmcatty, wt57, sam83, etxaggie, applejack, pbrain, derk 40, and Zillah cowboy

Hope you all dont mind if I quit with YOU, LF,  every damn day.

Hit the nail on the head. There are literally not enough hours in the day to echo the comments made by all the champions on KTC. From the veterans that establish the code and roll out the welcome mat, to the newbies that get each other's backs and offer assistance to relative strangers early-on, it's enough to give the most skeptical minds pause. Thank YOU, Canvas, for your powerful words and continued inspiration. Proudly quit with you today, and everyday.

its touching when you catch that realization of what happens here on the site, as when used properly it does so much more than just quitting nicotine..

great job, keep it up

I think I got a little sumpin' in my eye! 'cry'


Very well said Mr Canvasback and I am happy to be quit with you today!

No turning back now. No reason to cave. You get it. Keep working your quit and doing what has gotten you this far.
Also, gonna be upset if you aren't QLF with all of us EDD.
Quit on

[apogeeammo]

I opened a Facebook thing 7 years ago. In one day every ding a ling from high school found me along with a shitload of relatives I don't even know. I freaked out and cancelled it. [/QUOTE]

'crackup'

That's some funny shit right there!...but true!

[rdad]

I too am somewhat taken by this site, because of just that, it's a website. An online support group…but certainly one like no other.  We have kinship and a sacred accountability to one another when we put our name on that roll call.  It's because of that accountability to one another, because of that oath, we all share something very special and unique on this website that we cannot replicate in our everyday lives. 

This is a fantastic thread you started Canvas; and I'm stoked to be quitting with you LFEDD.

Great comment. Here is a quitter that really gets it, and some solid supporters too.

I opened a Facebook thing 7 years ago. In one day every ding a ling from high school found me along with a shitload of relatives I don't even know. I freaked out and cancelled it. But.... when I quit, 12 days in I knew I needed help. So here I am floundering around in here 70 days later and loving the common goal and brotherhood we all share. Quit with you guys EDD! Crazy!

[Its_Got2Happen]

I too am somewhat taken by this site, because of just that, it's a website. An online support groupÂ…but certainly one like no other. We have kinship and a sacred accountability to one another when we put our name on that roll call. It's because of that accountability to one another, because of that oath, we all share something very special and unique on this website that we cannot replicate in our everyday lives.

This is a fantastic thread you started Canvas; and I'm stoked to be quitting with you LFEDD.

Great comment. Here is a quitter that really gets it, and some solid supporters too.