« Reply #806 on: November 21, 2014, 10:41:00 AM »
Hit the 9th floor today. Was going to come here and drop something profound but I got nothing.
I haven't been spending as much time here as I used to. I've just been living life like a "normal guy".
I've stopped defining myself as an addict (yes, I know I still am) and just think of myself as a guy who used to chew. That has really seemed to help for some reason. Maybe because I actually believe it, now.
I think I read something once that said if you put 10,000 hours of practice into a particular sport you could become a professional. Well, I put about 130,000 hours into chewing so I was pretty much a grand master.
Thankfully I stuck to the game plan laid out by those who came before me and over time things became easier for me.
While I may not be here as frequently as I once was, I never forget this place and those who have helped me get to where I am today. There's no way I could have made it to 900 days alone. I am eternally grateful for all the support this site has provided.
To any noobs reading this...stick with the program. Lean on your brothers and sisters and I PROMISE that over time things will get easier. Going from a grand master of chewing to a grand master of quit, is an incredible feeling.
Quit on...
Great job my friend. Every few months someone comes along and sets a good example of what quitting really should be like (different for everyone). For me you were an inspiring quitter in my first year. Probably the reason I related was our shared experience with anxiety and depression in quitting. How we view ourselves truly makes the difference. When we were weak slaves our self esteem sucked leading to that downward spiral.
Any newbies out there that have been experiencing anxiety and aren't aquainted with this fine quitter I suggest you read this intro from the beginning to see what is possible.
What WT Said...
You were one of the first to reply to me when I landed here. You led the way and sent Pms encouraging and setting me straight. And I know I was one of many.
Next stop = 1000. Congratulations of living freedom Craig. Thank you.
Congrats on 900, it is hard to follow the sage words dispelled above but you were instrumental in my quit as well; so from the bottom of my heart I thank you.
Congrats Diesel! You are a bad man. Appreciate you. Enjoy the 9th floor!
I can tell you this, you have helped my quit. Thanks for the time you spend here, even if it's just checking in. Skoal Monster used a few of your posts in Jan this week as inspiration for new quitters. How bout that!
Congrats Diesel on the 9th floor. No need to be profound. You've dropped a lot of quit knowledge all over these boards. Always nice to see others using the nuggets you've dropped along the way. Carry on!
Congrats on the 9th floor bro. You've left and continue to leave quite the mark here at KTC ... looking forwards to many more!
Just plain awesome!
Whenever I saw that Big fucking yellow "M" on my intro thread I knew I was in for it that day, but without you kicking this MSU boys ass, I wouldn't have been as likely to be at the 2nd floor today. Enjoy your 9th floor today man!
Sounds pretty profound to me. Keep quitting and listen to some Rush really loud today!
Awesome!!!!!
Very proud of you man. You've come a long way, and you've helped a lot of people along the way. Keep it up.
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In the end I Surrender, I and I alone accept that I have and always will have a Nicotene ADDICTION. It is my choice to quit, but I can't do it alone. I get to go down this path one time, I want to do it right. I recognize that my word, my integrety to you is on the line and is only as good as my actions. Caving is not an option in this plan-Eafman 7/11
I am not cured. I will quit one day at a time. I will continue to do what works. Posting roll everyday. To do otherwise would be foolish on my part. You can do this-Ready 12/11
To overcome your addiction you must comprehend what it means to fail-Razd 3/12
Theres a lot of people that come here, especially vets, that WANT to be reminded that they are addicts.-Tarpon 6/12
Just as a building starts with architectural drawings. Your daily quit begins with a promise.-Scowick 2/13
Here and now, focused on today, minute by minute, whatever it takes, I promise to all my bros and myself not to become a negative stat and stay quit!-krok 1/15
I want everyone to be quit. Even the assholes.-Probe1957 1/18
Ignoring history or erasing history fixes nothing and leads you inevitably down the same path.-69franx 04/30/2021