1st full day of quit

[Wt57]

The last dip I had was 2-3am PST Tuesday, April 3rd. 

So I have officially passed my first 24 hours without any dip.

I lurked all day yesterday while I tried to beat back the cravings, reading as many stories of success as I could.

I've been a heavy dipper for the better part of 20 years, and off and on for over 30 years.

I tried quitting a few times, but I was never strong enough to do it.

The last 24 hours was pretty rough, I ate a LOT, but I drank a lot of water, took in a lot of fruits and Vitamin C.  I took baths, showers, played with the dogs, read, took naps, chewed gum, brushed my teeth, everything I could do to distract myself from the cravings.

The headache has been the worst, but it's better this morning than it was yesterday afternoon so I don't feel so bad.

What do I do next?

Thanks for the support

Dave

Great job you can do it and so can I. We both are in our 4th decade of slavery. That bitch knows us well look out, those triggers are everywhere. I'm always ready to listen. Let's exchange contacts if you wish. Stay quit stay strong

[Dave5280]

Thanks for the replies and support.

Last night was a rough night. I didn't get much sleep.

The mornings seem to be the worst right now because normally the first thing I would do when I woke up was find my can and put in a dip.

I have replaced that the last couple of mornings with a glass of water, coffee, and breakfast as soon as possible.

My neck is sore and stiff, probably from the jaw clenching, but the headaches have subsided.

I'm just sort of taking it one challenge at a time, crossing bridges when I get to them.

I have a feeling I'm going to be 'zombie' for the next few days.

I am determined not to cave though.

Dave

[Mthomas3824]

The last dip I had was 2-3am PST Tuesday, April 3rd. 

So I have officially passed my first 24 hours without any dip.

I lurked all day yesterday while I tried to beat back the cravings, reading as many stories of success as I could.

I've been a heavy dipper for the better part of 20 years, and off and on for over 30 years.

I tried quitting a few times, but I was never strong enough to do it.

The last 24 hours was pretty rough, I ate a LOT, but I drank a lot of water, took in a lot of fruits and Vitamin C.  I took baths, showers, played with the dogs, read, took naps, chewed gum, brushed my teeth, everything I could do to distract myself from the cravings.

The headache has been the worst, but it's better this morning than it was yesterday afternoon so I don't feel so bad.

What do I do next?

Thanks for the support

Dave

First, congratulations!!!! I am only on day 22 but I am happy. I can't believe what an awakening I have had just by being quit. Here is what I think you should do.

#1 Post Roll in the July Group. That is your commitment not to take tobacco in any form for that day. Putting your name down is giving your word to you and us that you quit.

#2 Enjoy the pain of sobering up. Realize that you are an addict, get control of your addiction, promise yourself never to go through it again.

#3 Write your introduction and use it as a journal. VENT, RAGE and LEARN from this site. Look back on your progress. It helps you recommit to keep fighting the addiction to nicotine.

#4 reach out and make friends on the site. Build a network of brothers to help you stay strong during weak moments.

#5 Always post roll every day and repeat daily. Most important and simplest thing to do.

#6 Laugh and stay busy. These SOB's in chat got me laughing...when I laughed I really felt like the pain was numbed.

#7 People who are important in your life, don't take your edge out on them, come to KTC and vent. You'll feel better and keep good relationships with family. You don't need to hear, "I liked you better when you chewed". Give your friends and family a chance to enjoy the new you.

#8 Give yourself time and patience. Once you beat the nic fits, you go into a fog, after the fog, you hit a funk, on top of that, you will react differently. Understand that your brain is rewiring and just be patient.

#9 Only worry about getting through the day you are on. Worry about tomorrow, tomorrow. Just post roll at the beginning of each day.

#10 Pray for those that are still in bondage of Nicotine. Enjoy your new found freedom and give back to the community by supporting the quitters and fighting the evils of Tobacco.

Finally, always post roll every day and repeat.

[Grizzly25]

The last dip I had was 2-3am PST Tuesday, April 3rd.

So I have officially passed my first 24 hours without any dip.

I lurked all day yesterday while I tried to beat back the cravings, reading as many stories of success as I could.

I've been a heavy dipper for the better part of 20 years, and off and on for over 30 years.

I tried quitting a few times, but I was never strong enough to do it.

The last 24 hours was pretty rough, I ate a LOT, but I drank a lot of water, took in a lot of fruits and Vitamin C. I took baths, showers, played with the dogs, read, took naps, chewed gum, brushed my teeth, everything I could do to distract myself from the cravings.

The headache has been the worst, but it's better this morning than it was yesterday afternoon so I don't feel so bad.

What do I do next?

Thanks for the support

Dave

Great job making it thru the first 24 hours!!!

Remember this is going to be a change of almost everything for you and in a good way!

You will need to keep youself even busier ...... might sound dumb but the less time you spend thinking of chew the better off you will be!

Go for a jog, take a walk, go fishing do just about anything you can think of and drink a ton of water.

This will not be easy but the payout is great!

Remember anything worth having is never easy to obtain!

Stay strong stay quit brother!

PM me if you need numbers or anything...

[Dave5280]

The last dip I had was 2-3am PST Tuesday, April 3rd.

So I have officially passed my first 24 hours without any dip.

I lurked all day yesterday while I tried to beat back the cravings, reading as many stories of success as I could.

I've been a heavy dipper for the better part of 20 years, and off and on for over 30 years.

I tried quitting a few times, but I was never strong enough to do it.

The last 24 hours was pretty rough, I ate a LOT, but I drank a lot of water, took in a lot of fruits and Vitamin C. I took baths, showers, played with the dogs, read, took naps, chewed gum, brushed my teeth, everything I could do to distract myself from the cravings.

The headache has been the worst, but it's better this morning than it was yesterday afternoon so I don't feel so bad.

What do I do next?

Thanks for the support

Dave