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Offline Bruce

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Re: Hello all
« Reply #9 on: March 21, 2012, 08:48:00 PM »
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Thanks all for the replies! I know it is not much but 146 days to me seems like it is sooo long! I have realized life still goes on without a dip. I used to have a dip in every waking moment of the day that I was not working, but now I have found my refuge in a big ass bucket of dubble bubble! I love that stuff these days ( i like it even more when the flavor is gone).
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Re: Hello all
« Reply #8 on: March 21, 2012, 03:37:00 PM »
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Thanks all for the replies! I know it is not much but 146 days to me seems like it is sooo long! I have realized life still goes on without a dip. I used to have a dip in every waking moment of the day that I was not working, but now I have found my refuge in a big ass bucket of dubble bubble! I love that stuff these days ( i like it even more when the flavor is gone).
Well look at this big bucket of quit! Way to go Grachal! Very impressive that you managed to stay quit on your own, and even better that you found this place to help strengthen your quit.

Very happy to have you join us in Feb. 12.

I would recommend that you stop in and post along with the quitters in March, April and May to get a feel for how the pre-HOF routine works. The more you post, the more accountability you will have, the less likely you are to cave.

Also, I'll PM you my number. Feel free to PM or call if you ever have a weak moment, need help posting, etc. That's what this site is really all about, forging strong bonds, making a daily promise, and holding each other accountable.

I'm stoked to have a new quitter in the Feb. 12 Underground. Very proud to quit with you today.
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Re: Hello all
« Reply #7 on: March 21, 2012, 02:38:00 PM »
Thanks all for the replies! I know it is not much but 146 days to me seems like it is sooo long! I have realized life still goes on without a dip. I used to have a dip in every waking moment of the day that I was not working, but now I have found my refuge in a big ass bucket of dubble bubble! I love that stuff these days ( i like it even more when the flavor is gone).
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Re: Hello all
« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2012, 10:37:00 AM »
Grachal,

First...CONGRATS!!! Second...it is absolutely the nicotine that you're wanting. What you're feeling is one of the tactics of the Nic Bitch. Addition is crazy, isn't it? The Nic Bitch is begging you to take her back...and you're listening to her. You know this will kill you. You know that it causes cancer. You know that your loved ones will be sick with grief. And yet, you're listening to her?

You need to understand addiction. Addicts rationalize things that don't make any sense. The nicotine warps your thinking into believing things like, "it is the flavor that I like" or that "it's not really an addition...just a habit for me," or maybe "it's not the nicotine, I just really enjoy dipping." Or how about, "I can quit any time I want, I just don't want to right now."

All of that is addict speak...and it is all bullshit. The psychological part of addition is more difficult than the chemical part (in my opinion). Five months is a great start. But that is all it is...a start. What you've done so far is commendable, but the really tough part is staying quit.

I bet you're getting overwhelmed by the thought of quitting forever? Maybe even nostalgic for those days when you thought you were in control? The truth is that you weren't in control. You CANNOT have it both ways. Nicotine has no place in your life...despite the siren song of the Nic Bitch. Remember...one day at a time. You don't have to quit for tomorrow, next week or forever...just for today. Then wake up and do it all over again tomorrow. Stay strong, stay quit. Brother.

By the way, when this phase (5 to 6 months) passes. You're want to kick your own ass for even suggesting something so stupid as this...trust me.
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Re: Hello all
« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2012, 10:33:00 AM »
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Hey guys,

My name is Graham and I officially quit dipping on 10/28/11..... I needed more motivation because some days I still catch myself wanting a dip not for the nicotine but because that is what I always did. Any words of advice! It has almost been five months and it is the best (sometimes the worst) feeling I have had since I quit. Hope all is well. 'zombie'
Graham-
Welcome to KTC! Congrats on your 5 month quit.
The support here will help you stay quit. It is important to know that we are all addicts, so we will never be "cured". We have to protect our quit all of the time.
Glad to be quit with you today brother. Welcome.
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Re: Hello all
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2012, 08:03:00 AM »
grachal, You got your post put up correctly and in the right group. Congrats. That means you've done some reading, but in case you missed it, We post roll first thing everyday. This is you promise to not consume nicotine for the whole day. Wake up and repeat. If you haven't found it already, the Welcome center button (upper left) will tell you more.

Next time you are in Feb 2012, why don't you introduce yourself?

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Re: Hello all
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2012, 08:01:00 AM »
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Hey guys,

My name is Graham and I officially quit dipping on 10/28/11..... I needed more motivation because some days I still catch myself wanting a dip not for the nicotine but because that is what I always did. Any words of advice! It has almost been five months and it is the best (sometimes the worst) feeling I have had since I quit. Hope all is well. 'zombie'
Hi Graham, outstanding work staying quit for 5 months...that is awesome

However, I would say that the reason you still want a chew is ABSOLUTELY because of the NICOTINE.

Spend some time reading up on the info on this site. There have been people quit much longer than 5 months who thought they could have one chew and it would be all good because they weren't addicted anymore...they were wrong. We are all addicts here and nicotine is our drug. She is the reason that quitting is miserable.

Don't make the mistake of thinking you are over nicotine. I don't know how long you used tobacco but nicotine is a powerful thing that will most definitely play mind games with us and make us think we are over it...

Again, great job on the quit bro, that is just fantastic...but please don't let your guard down!

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Re: Hello all
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2012, 07:34:00 AM »
Quote from: grachal002
Hey guys,

My name is Graham and I officially quit dipping on 10/28/11..... I needed more motivation because some days I still catch myself wanting a dip not for the nicotine but because that is what I always did. Any words of advice! It has almost been five months and it is the best (sometimes the worst) feeling I have had since I quit. Hope all is well. 'zombie'
Graham how do you think you would feel if you got cancer?
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Hello all
« on: March 21, 2012, 07:29:00 AM »
Hey guys,

My name is Graham and I officially quit dipping on 10/28/11..... I needed more motivation because some days I still catch myself wanting a dip not for the nicotine but because that is what I always did. Any words of advice! It has almost been five months and it is the best (sometimes the worst) feeling I have had since I quit. Hope all is well. 'zombie'
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