I'm done with chew

[I'm done with chew]

Rewiring yourself is a crazy process. You need to find out and accept that the real you has been buried by addiction for decades. As you come to find out just who you are without nicotine... You're going to be amazed at the freedom from it. I don't know about you but every part of my day for 25 years was a constant planning session to feed the beast. Never enjoying the moment but instead looking ahead for the next fix. I could never get enough. I would make myself sick, packing my lip so full I looked deformed. Getting sick from too much but going right back in with a monster dip to get my quota.

Damn.

Let me tell you... Being free from that need?... Is a weight lifted off my life that I didn't know I was carrying. Today is 654 days free. Some nasty downs, some sweet highs. I will NEVER trade this freedom for that kind of existence again.

Own this bro. You will not regret it.

I feel good being on my 5th day. But I look forward to the day when I just feel good. This is still a constant battle. One im sure isn't going to end too soon. For now all I can focus on is making it through today with out piling shit in my lip. But I'm glad to be this far along and I'm gonna fight every minute if need be to keep putting distance between my new life and the demon weed. Thanks for the support.

Ps. I'm a peanut butter cap'n crunch man myself.

[AppleJack]

Rewiring yourself is a crazy process. You need to find out and accept that the real you has been buried by addiction for decades. As you come to find out just who you are without nicotine... You're going to be amazed at the freedom from it. I don't know about you but every part of my day for 25 years was a constant planning session to feed the beast. Never enjoying the moment but instead looking ahead for the next fix. I could never get enough. I would make myself sick, packing my lip so full I looked deformed. Getting sick from too much but going right back in with a monster dip to get my quota.

Damn.

Let me tell you... Being free from that need?... Is a weight lifted off my life that I didn't know I was carrying. Today is 654 days free. Some nasty downs, some sweet highs. I will NEVER trade this freedom for that kind of existence again.

Own this bro. You will not regret it.

[Nolaq]

I'm only 4 days in today, but this was actually a pretty good day. I don't really understand how to use much of this site, but I started getting involved in my quit group today, and I think it made a big difference on my quit. I did a lot of research before coming here so I understand a lot of the stuff people who are experienced here are saying. And Ive spent the last several days reading everyone's' comments I can in any post I can find. But it didn't really mean a lot until today when I interacted. That made it more real. I'm not computer savvy or a big talker but I think I'm gonna get to know some folks. Make it a bit more personal.

I think this thread is supposed to be a log of my quit. So day 4.... feel like I'm under water, and I have almost zero motivation. But learning that a little involvement and interaction with people who are in the same boat as me is important for my quit.

'bang head' - no reason for that emotion thing other then it makes me laugh when I see it....

That emotion thing was my life for the first week or so of my quit. Reading a lot helped me, that was sort of my weapon against craves. Whenever I wanted a dip I would come on here and just READ READ READ. Made me realize that 1) I was not alone, and 2) most had dipped a lot longer than I had, so my "I can have one and I'll just quit next month" mentality was BS.

I struggled that first week because I kept thinking I had so much to do and couldn't focus. But realized a week of fog and craves was an acceptable tradeoff for a life of FREEDOM. I can't say that every day gets better, man, but on average life gets better and better!

So power through! If a crave is bad, do absolutely anything but DON'T PUT THAT SHIT IN YOUR MOUTH. Pushups and walks helped me, or come on here and rage, whatever gets you through. Your quit is absolutely the most important thing, protect it!

I quit with you today, One Day At A Time.

IDWC, welcome, brother. You are in the right place.

You mentioned not knowing what life was like without chew. I know the feeling. I used to tell myself, "Dipping is sucha part of ME that if I quit, who will I be? What if no one likes who I am without dip?"

Addict speaking bullshit.

The funnier part was when I finally manned up and Quit, and then told people, they were all like, "You chew tobacco?" I was ninja big time, and they never knew.

Read as much as you can around here. There are plenty of guys who will identify with you, and vise versa. I dipped for damned near 30 years, and like you, I had no idea what 'normal' was.

But I can tell you this - you will never regret Quitting. Ever.

Great decision. If you need anything, shoot me a PM, or just shout out. The support here is non stop.


-Nolaq - Day 1,782

[canless2014]

I'm only 4 days in today, but this was actually a pretty good day. I don't really understand how to use much of this site, but I started getting involved in my quit group today, and I think it made a big difference on my quit. I did a lot of research before coming here so I understand a lot of the stuff people who are experienced here are saying. And Ive spent the last several days reading everyone's' comments I can in any post I can find. But it didn't really mean a lot until today when I interacted. That made it more real. I'm not computer savvy or a big talker but I think I'm gonna get to know some folks. Make it a bit more personal.

I think this thread is supposed to be a log of my quit. So day 4.... feel like I'm under water, and I have almost zero motivation. But learning that a little involvement and interaction with people who are in the same boat as me is important for my quit.

'bang head' - no reason for that emotion thing other then it makes me laugh when I see it....

That emotion thing was my life for the first week or so of my quit. Reading a lot helped me, that was sort of my weapon against craves. Whenever I wanted a dip I would come on here and just READ READ READ. Made me realize that 1) I was not alone, and 2) most had dipped a lot longer than I had, so my "I can have one and I'll just quit next month" mentality was BS.

I struggled that first week because I kept thinking I had so much to do and couldn't focus. But realized a week of fog and craves was an acceptable tradeoff for a life of FREEDOM. I can't say that every day gets better, man, but on average life gets better and better!

So power through! If a crave is bad, do absolutely anything but DON'T PUT THAT SHIT IN YOUR MOUTH. Pushups and walks helped me, or come on here and rage, whatever gets you through. Your quit is absolutely the most important thing, protect it!

I quit with you today, One Day At A Time.

[I'm done with chew]

I'm only 4 days in today, but this was actually a pretty good day. I don't really understand how to use much of this site, but I started getting involved in my quit group today, and I think it made a big difference on my quit. I did a lot of research before coming here so I understand a lot of the stuff people who are experienced here are saying. And Ive spent the last several days reading everyone's' comments I can in any post I can find. But it didn't really mean a lot until today when I interacted. That made it more real. I'm not computer savvy or a big talker but I think I'm gonna get to know some folks. Make it a bit more personal.

I think this thread is supposed to be a log of my quit. So day 4.... feel like I'm under water, and I have almost zero motivation. But learning that a little involvement and interaction with people who are in the same boat as me is important for my quit.

'bang head' - no reason for that emotion thing other then it makes me laugh when I see it....

[pab1964]

I'm amazed with how much encouragement I've recieved in just a couple hrs as a member here. I think I found the right place to be today. A buddy of mine was telling me that tomorrow would be harder. I bought sunflower seeds to help. He said it was his best weapon. I don't know if I really have a definitive plan in place. I figured I'd just take it a minute at a time. Though this site has helped so far. I keep stopping my work to check the forums. I'll have to read a lot more after work. Looks like there's a lot of history here that would help me understand things. I'm having a moment right now where I wish I could go back and kick my younger selfs ass!

My brother been dipping longer than you are old, 38 years! You need to realize my friend your an addict just like me! What you are experincing from time to time is what we call fog. It will go away on time but I can't tell you the cravings will because I'm only on day 30 and have them everyday but there definetly nothing I can't handle! Get you some nicotine free stuff for emergencies a lot better than caving! We can't perdict the future but we can damn sure change somethings in our past! I'm proud to be quit with you my brother! Control the rage!

[I'm done with chew]

I'm amazed with how much encouragement I've recieved in just a couple hrs as a member here. I think I found the right place to be today. A buddy of mine was telling me that tomorrow would be harder. I bought sunflower seeds to help. He said it was his best weapon. I don't know if I really have a definitive plan in place. I figured I'd just take it a minute at a time. Though this site has helped so far. I keep stopping my work to check the forums. I'll have to read a lot more after work. Looks like there's a lot of history here that would help me understand things. I'm having a moment right now where I wish I could go back and kick my younger selfs ass!

[ChristopherJ]

Jacob, great decision to quit with KTC. Go ahead and shout at that big ocean or forest that you are now quit! But also be ready for that slutty mermaid or wood nymph to pop out and whisper to you that it's ok to just have one . . . Be ready for that. We call her the nic bitch here. And KTC has tools to help you fight the craves and stay quit.

Do you have a no cave plan? Have you printed out the contract? Its in my wallet and I read it from time to time. Get numbers from your fellow quittters. It seems weird, but let go of that. The most important thing is to stay quit. My "no cave plan" is to call three of the brothers i have here and talk to them, then sign the contract before i ever break down.

If you need my number PM me. You are on the right track.

Quit with you.

CJ

[rdad]

Hello! My name is Jacob Johnson. IÂ’m about to turn 33 years old and IÂ’ve chewed for so long I canÂ’t remember what it was like to go through a day without chew. I started chewing when I was 16 years old. ItÂ’s crazy to see how long that is after I type it out. More than half my life! I have wanted to quit for the last several years but always convince myself that I canÂ’t do it. I tell myself that itÂ’s part of who I am and life wonÂ’t be as good without chew.

Recently I watched a movie (I forget the title) where a man who wrote a self awareness book helps a man quit smoking. The way he did it is what finally got me to this point. He made the young man face an ocean and yell out his name followed by the declaration that he DOES NOT smoke. It was about the mindset of this man. Rather than tell himself and others that he was “quitting” smoking, he took all the power of his addiction away by declaring that he DOES not smoke. Period!

My fear of the unknown has kept me from being tobacco free. I have always looked at it as an obstacle I canÂ’t overcome. Well, today I quit. IÂ’m not quitting. I AM NOT A CHEWER! I have finally realized that my mindset is what will make me successful in this new chapter of my life. IÂ’m leaving the negative self talk behind and I am going to move forward with enthusiasm.

I have done some reading and I know this is going to be hard. IÂ’ll probably have moments where I second guess all of this. But right now I am committing to be a non-chewer. And I am going to focus on that. Here goes everything!

I tell myself that itÂ’s part of who I am and life wonÂ’t be as good without chew.

Lie lie lie lie....... Devil talk. Nic B@*h. Call it what you want, but it is a LIE.
What's worse is you believe it, and so did I.
It's poison that a plant produces to kill invading bugs... That same poison will kill you.
And I promise you can't jump higher, run faster, think smarter, enjoy life more with poison.
Capitol letter BULLS#@T!
Sorry man... It just pisses me off when grown men get away from reality. You were not created to need POISON. It has only stolen your time, your potential, your attitude, and your health.

JJ... Learn how to post roll today. Let's go start over where that 16 year old STUD made a bad decision.

New identity.... New life.... New reason to live ODAAT.

I quit with you today.
Rawls

I really can't remember what it was like to not chew. I have a lot to recover from. It's only been a few hours and I already feel out of place in my own body. It's crazy how "off" I feel right now. I posted roll. But it looks like I may have messed it up.

Just read your intro....I can PROMISE you that life is immeasurably better without Chew. Be excited about quitting bro. Its the greatest decision you ever made. Welcome!

[Rawls]

You did fine for your first time. Congrats on making your promise... Now go get a bottle of water and start flushing your body.... Then walk. Then read on Here. Then Repeat.
The feeling "off" is called fog around here... Learn to like it.. You won't die, it's just a crazy ride that will come and go...

On roll... Tomorrow morning early....
Refresh the page, then find current list. And push quote. You then select "all text" and cut it. Then got to window above and "paste" what you just cut.
At the top find the last person who entered their name and post under them.
Bingo. Another day, another promise of no nicotine of any kind for 24 hours.

[I'm done with chew]

Hello! My name is Jacob Johnson. IÂ’m about to turn 33 years old and IÂ’ve chewed for so long I canÂ’t remember what it was like to go through a day without chew. I started chewing when I was 16 years old. ItÂ’s crazy to see how long that is after I type it out. More than half my life! I have wanted to quit for the last several years but always convince myself that I canÂ’t do it. I tell myself that itÂ’s part of who I am and life wonÂ’t be as good without chew.

Recently I watched a movie (I forget the title) where a man who wrote a self awareness book helps a man quit smoking. The way he did it is what finally got me to this point. He made the young man face an ocean and yell out his name followed by the declaration that he DOES NOT smoke. It was about the mindset of this man. Rather than tell himself and others that he was “quitting” smoking, he took all the power of his addiction away by declaring that he DOES not smoke. Period!

My fear of the unknown has kept me from being tobacco free. I have always looked at it as an obstacle I canÂ’t overcome. Well, today I quit. IÂ’m not quitting. I AM NOT A CHEWER! I have finally realized that my mindset is what will make me successful in this new chapter of my life. IÂ’m leaving the negative self talk behind and I am going to move forward with enthusiasm.

I have done some reading and I know this is going to be hard. IÂ’ll probably have moments where I second guess all of this. But right now I am committing to be a non-chewer. And I am going to focus on that. Here goes everything!

I tell myself that itÂ’s part of who I am and life wonÂ’t be as good without chew.

Lie lie lie lie....... Devil talk. Nic B@*h. Call it what you want, but it is a LIE.
What's worse is you believe it, and so did I.
It's poison that a plant produces to kill invading bugs... That same poison will kill you.
And I promise you can't jump higher, run faster, think smarter, enjoy life more with poison.
Capitol letter BULLS#@T!
Sorry man... It just pisses me off when grown men get away from reality. You were not created to need POISON. It has only stolen your time, your potential, your attitude, and your health.

JJ... Learn how to post roll today. Let's go start over where that 16 year old STUD made a bad decision.

New identity.... New life.... New reason to live ODAAT.

I quit with you today.
Rawls

I really can't remember what it was like to not chew. I have a lot to recover from. It's only been a few hours and I already feel out of place in my own body. It's crazy how "off" I feel right now. I posted roll. But it looks like I may have messed it up.

[Rawls]

Hello! My name is Jacob Johnson. IÂ’m about to turn 33 years old and IÂ’ve chewed for so long I canÂ’t remember what it was like to go through a day without chew. I started chewing when I was 16 years old. ItÂ’s crazy to see how long that is after I type it out. More than half my life! I have wanted to quit for the last several years but always convince myself that I canÂ’t do it. I tell myself that itÂ’s part of who I am and life wonÂ’t be as good without chew.

Recently I watched a movie (I forget the title) where a man who wrote a self awareness book helps a man quit smoking. The way he did it is what finally got me to this point. He made the young man face an ocean and yell out his name followed by the declaration that he DOES NOT smoke. It was about the mindset of this man. Rather than tell himself and others that he was “quitting” smoking, he took all the power of his addiction away by declaring that he DOES not smoke. Period!

My fear of the unknown has kept me from being tobacco free. I have always looked at it as an obstacle I canÂ’t overcome. Well, today I quit. IÂ’m not quitting. I AM NOT A CHEWER! I have finally realized that my mindset is what will make me successful in this new chapter of my life. IÂ’m leaving the negative self talk behind and I am going to move forward with enthusiasm.

I have done some reading and I know this is going to be hard. IÂ’ll probably have moments where I second guess all of this. But right now I am committing to be a non-chewer. And I am going to focus on that. Here goes everything!

I tell myself that itÂ’s part of who I am and life wonÂ’t be as good without chew.

Lie lie lie lie....... Devil talk. Nic B@*h. Call it what you want, but it is a LIE.
What's worse is you believe it, and so did I.
It's poison that a plant produces to kill invading bugs... That same poison will kill you.
And I promise you can't jump higher, run faster, think smarter, enjoy life more with poison.
Capitol letter BULLS#@T!
Sorry man... It just pisses me off when grown men get away from reality. You were not created to need POISON. It has only stolen your time, your potential, your attitude, and your health.

JJ... Learn how to post roll today. Let's go start over where that 16 year old STUD made a bad decision.

New identity.... New life.... New reason to live ODAAT.

I quit with you today.
Rawls

[Thumblewort]

Please read the Welcome Center thread and learn how to post roll. Roll call is our promise to be nicotine free for 24 hours.

[Vinmoore83]

Dude you are in the right place. We quit nicotine one day at a time here. You will be in may 2015 group for posting roll. You got to want it if you want to stay quit. You got to want it as much as you want to breathe. You've made the best decision of your life dude. Do not hesitate to reach out for help if you need it. Weve ALL been through the first 3 days it isn't fun but that is the cost of freedom. You can do it. You are doing it. Make sure you toss all forms of nicotine because after today won't need them anymore. If you need anything pm me top right corner of your screen.

[I'm done with chew]

Hello! My name is Jake. IÂ’m about to turn 33 years old and IÂ’ve chewed for so long I canÂ’t remember what it was like to go through a day without chew. I started chewing when I was 16 years old. ItÂ’s crazy to see how long that is after I type it out. More than half my life! I have wanted to quit for the last several years but always convince myself that I canÂ’t do it. I tell myself that itÂ’s part of who I am and life wonÂ’t be as good without chew.

Recently I watched a movie (I forget the title) where a man who wrote a self awareness book helps a man quit smoking. The way he did it is what finally got me to this point. He made the young man face an ocean and yell out his name followed by the declaration that he DOES NOT smoke. It was about the mindset of this man. Rather than tell himself and others that he was “quitting” smoking, he took all the power of his addiction away by declaring that he DOES not smoke. Period!

My fear of the unknown has kept me from being tobacco free. I have always looked at it as an obstacle I canÂ’t overcome. Well, today I quit. IÂ’m not quitting. I AM NOT A CHEWER! I have finally realized that my mindset is what will make me successful in this new chapter of my life. IÂ’m leaving the negative self talk behind and I am going to move forward with enthusiasm.

I have done some reading and I know this is going to be hard. IÂ’ll probably have moments where I second guess all of this. But right now I am committing to be a non-chewer. And I am going to focus on that. Here goes everything!