Here we go again

[Steakbomb18]

Impressive day in the sense that I've been quit for 5 days. Less than impressive in the sense that I've felt in the dumps most of the day. The brain is both a blessing and a curse. I read another quitter's post/reply about comparing quitting in the beginning to "losing a best friend or relative." Man that so sums up my feelings.

My logical side is saying, "you know what one dip will turn into. It starts out for the first dip or two as a relaxing, got the world by the balls experience, then it just turns into a disgusting, anything but fun addiction that leaves my cheeks feeling winkled the following morning. My gums are raw and sore. Teeth are gross yellow. Disgusting after taste all day long."

Then my not so logical side is saying, "Man that feeling of relaxation would feel good, especially while watching Breaking Bad. You quit for 5 days, you can quit again. You did just get your tax return back so you won't have to worry about being broke from buying the shit for a month."

I'm in a comfortable state at the moment. I've been utilizing mints, gum, and Smokey Mountain. Sent some PM's to fellow quits. Looking forward to actually having a day off this Saturday and having some "me time". About to go blow off what steam I do have left in the gym. Just gotta keep hammering it into my brain, ODAAT.

Great post. Everyone's quit is different and I enjoy reading these because even if someone's quit is different than mine, I can always relate to some degree. I too at one point had the craving...the desire to have just one, because I thought a part of me actually enjoyed having a nice fatty in. Now, even typing that sounds ridiculous to me...that is pure addict talk. I never enjoyed a brown wad of nasty tasting, lip cutting, cancer causing, worm shit in my mouth. No freakin way. Nicotine made me think that way. My addiction made me think that way. When I look at your last post I see:

Addict: Then my not so logical side is saying, "Man that feeling of relaxation would feel good, especially while watching Breaking Bad. You quit for 5 days, you can quit again."

Quitter: I'm in a comfortable state at the moment. I've been utilizing mints, gum, and Smokey Mountain. Sent some PM's to fellow quits.

You're doing a great job THansen, and for someone on the younger side of life you're putting up some inspirational quit fodder for your June quit group and everyone else. No quittin the quit.

[construction24$7]

Impressive day in the sense that I've been quit for 5 days. Less than impressive in the sense that I've felt in the dumps most of the day. The brain is both a blessing and a curse. I read another quitter's post/reply about comparing quitting in the beginning to "losing a best friend or relative." Man that so sums up my feelings.

My logical side is saying, "you know what one dip will turn into. It starts out for the first dip or two as a relaxing, got the world by the balls experience, then it just turns into a disgusting, anything but fun addiction that leaves my cheeks feeling winkled the following morning. My gums are raw and sore. Teeth are gross yellow. Disgusting after taste all day long."

Then my not so logical side is saying, "Man that feeling of relaxation would feel good, especially while watching Breaking Bad. You quit for 5 days, you can quit again. You did just get your tax return back so you won't have to worry about being broke from buying the shit for a month."

I'm in a comfortable state at the moment. I've been utilizing mints, gum, and Smokey Mountain. Sent some PM's to fellow quits. Looking forward to actually having a day off this Saturday and having some "me time". About to go blow off what steam I do have left in the gym. Just gotta keep hammering it into my brain, ODAAT.

The good news is that you only have to go thru this one time. I come here everyday and post roll because I never want to forget about my past love affair with the nicotine bitch. Embrace the suck and look forward to the Hall of Fame status. You have what it takes to quit and stay quit. Proud to be quit with you today.

[LifeAfterDip]

Staying quit is simple, but possibly the most difficult thing you'll do.
Its incredibly rewarding, but it requires you to humble yourself.

Not one addict on this site NEEDS dip. We were lied to. Over, and over, and over again. Until we forgot what the truth was.

Do you want to get back to being the true you? To get back to living freely? Post roll, embrace the suck, the cravings, and all the side effects. Its not easy but its worth it. So worth it.

[mb289]

THanson, sounds like where I was on day 5. I'm now day 11 and things are looking much better and I'm not feeling depressed about no dip. Hang in there, it gets better.

mb289

[LifeAfterDip]

Staying quit is simple, but possibly the most difficult thing you'll do.
Its incredibly rewarding, but it requires you to humble yourself.

Not one addict on this site NEEDS dip. We were lied to. Over, and over, and over again. Until we forgot what the truth was.

Do you want to get back to being the true you? To get back to living freely? Post roll, embrace the suck, the cravings, and all the side effects. Its not easy but its worth it. So worth it.

[RAZD611]

Impressive day in the sense that I've been quit for 5 days. Less than impressive in the sense that I've felt in the dumps most of the day. The brain is both a blessing and a curse. I read another quitter's post/reply about comparing quitting in the beginning to "losing a best friend or relative." Man that so sums up my feelings.

My logical side is saying, "you know what one dip will turn into. It starts out for the first dip or two as a relaxing, got the world by the balls experience, then it just turns into a disgusting, anything but fun addiction that leaves my cheeks feeling winkled the following morning. My gums are raw and sore. Teeth are gross yellow. Disgusting after taste all day long."

Then my not so logical side is saying, "Man that feeling of relaxation would feel good, especially while watching Breaking Bad. You quit for 5 days, you can quit again. You did just get your tax return back so you won't have to worry about being broke from buying the shit for a month."

I'm in a comfortable state at the moment. I've been utilizing mints, gum, and Smokey Mountain. Sent some PM's to fellow quits. Looking forward to actually having a day off this Saturday and having some "me time". About to go blow off what steam I do have left in the gym. Just gotta keep hammering it into my brain, ODAAT.

You really don't miss it. It feels like you do, but that is the sneaky bitch trying to make you use again. You don't need it to live. You need to remain free of it to live.

You will get used to be nic free. That takes time. You can feel sad, but not for
yourself. Feel sad for those who aren't five days clean yet!

Keep on keepin on!

G

Thats just the nic bitch whispering in your ear. Keep kickin her ass to the curb. She will get the message in time.

[Ginet]

Impressive day in the sense that I've been quit for 5 days. Less than impressive in the sense that I've felt in the dumps most of the day. The brain is both a blessing and a curse. I read another quitter's post/reply about comparing quitting in the beginning to "losing a best friend or relative." Man that so sums up my feelings.

My logical side is saying, "you know what one dip will turn into. It starts out for the first dip or two as a relaxing, got the world by the balls experience, then it just turns into a disgusting, anything but fun addiction that leaves my cheeks feeling winkled the following morning. My gums are raw and sore. Teeth are gross yellow. Disgusting after taste all day long."

Then my not so logical side is saying, "Man that feeling of relaxation would feel good, especially while watching Breaking Bad. You quit for 5 days, you can quit again. You did just get your tax return back so you won't have to worry about being broke from buying the shit for a month."

I'm in a comfortable state at the moment. I've been utilizing mints, gum, and Smokey Mountain. Sent some PM's to fellow quits. Looking forward to actually having a day off this Saturday and having some "me time". About to go blow off what steam I do have left in the gym. Just gotta keep hammering it into my brain, ODAAT.

You really don't miss it. It feels like you do, but that is the sneaky bitch trying to make you use again. You don't need it to live. You need to remain free of it to live.

You will get used to be nic free. That takes time. You can feel sad, but not for
yourself. Feel sad for those who aren't five days clean yet!

Keep on keepin on!

G

[THansen2413]

Impressive day in the sense that I've been quit for 5 days. Less than impressive in the sense that I've felt in the dumps most of the day. The brain is both a blessing and a curse. I read another quitter's post/reply about comparing quitting in the beginning to "losing a best friend or relative." Man that so sums up my feelings.

My logical side is saying, "you know what one dip will turn into. It starts out for the first dip or two as a relaxing, got the world by the balls experience, then it just turns into a disgusting, anything but fun addiction that leaves my cheeks feeling winkled the following morning. My gums are raw and sore. Teeth are gross yellow. Disgusting after taste all day long."

Then my not so logical side is saying, "Man that feeling of relaxation would feel good, especially while watching Breaking Bad. You quit for 5 days, you can quit again. You did just get your tax return back so you won't have to worry about being broke from buying the shit for a month."

I'm in a comfortable state at the moment. I've been utilizing mints, gum, and Smokey Mountain. Sent some PM's to fellow quits. Looking forward to actually having a day off this Saturday and having some "me time". About to go blow off what steam I do have left in the gym. Just gotta keep hammering it into my brain, ODAAT.

[THansen2413]

Day 4 almost in the books. I'm finding mornings are still a particularly hard time. After I "wake up" a bit and start my job (Meat Dept Supervisor at retail store) it gets better but the initial 30-60min of being awake sucks. Not much in the way of strong cravings or issues but I'd be lying if I said I didn't think about chewing through out the day. Comes and goes I guess, usually lasts about 10-15 min and I'm over it. I know for every hour I think about chew, I think about all of my fellow quitters double that. Seeing that encouragement everyday from fellow quitters just motivates the hell out of me! I've been quit since Sunday, which means I have an extra $25 in my pocket that I normally wouldn't have had. That's really awesome, and not having raw gums and cheeks is even cooler.

Day 4 thoughts

-Posted Roll
-Building networks and relationships
-ODAAT (I'm learning to live by that)
-I can function without chew
-Exercise is essential

Day 4, awesome! You're beating this thing. Some pretty well put together thoughts. Get and use fellow quitters phone #s. A quick two word text in the middle of the day can make all the difference in the world. Keep your quit on, right with you!

good job brother. lots and lots of water, just keep pounding it.

Right on. Always appreciate the support and words of wisdom. I'm getting in touch with a lot of my fellow June quitters. We all just have to approach this ODAAT. We'll worry about tomorrow when tomorrow comes.

[Grizzlyhasclaws]

Day 4 almost in the books. I'm finding mornings are still a particularly hard time. After I "wake up" a bit and start my job (Meat Dept Supervisor at retail store) it gets better but the initial 30-60min of being awake sucks. Not much in the way of strong cravings or issues but I'd be lying if I said I didn't think about chewing through out the day. Comes and goes I guess, usually lasts about 10-15 min and I'm over it. I know for every hour I think about chew, I think about all of my fellow quitters double that. Seeing that encouragement everyday from fellow quitters just motivates the hell out of me! I've been quit since Sunday, which means I have an extra $25 in my pocket that I normally wouldn't have had. That's really awesome, and not having raw gums and cheeks is even cooler.

Day 4 thoughts

-Posted Roll
-Building networks and relationships
-ODAAT (I'm learning to live by that)
-I can function without chew
-Exercise is essential

Day 4, awesome! You're beating this thing. Some pretty well put together thoughts. Get and use fellow quitters phone #s. A quick two word text in the middle of the day can make all the difference in the world. Keep your quit on, right with you!

good job brother. lots and lots of water, just keep pounding it.

[slug.go]

Day 4 almost in the books. I'm finding mornings are still a particularly hard time. After I "wake up" a bit and start my job (Meat Dept Supervisor at retail store) it gets better but the initial 30-60min of being awake sucks. Not much in the way of strong cravings or issues but I'd be lying if I said I didn't think about chewing through out the day. Comes and goes I guess, usually lasts about 10-15 min and I'm over it. I know for every hour I think about chew, I think about all of my fellow quitters double that. Seeing that encouragement everyday from fellow quitters just motivates the hell out of me! I've been quit since Sunday, which means I have an extra $25 in my pocket that I normally wouldn't have had. That's really awesome, and not having raw gums and cheeks is even cooler.

Day 4 thoughts

-Posted Roll
-Building networks and relationships
-ODAAT (I'm learning to live by that)
-I can function without chew
-Exercise is essential

Day 4, awesome! You're beating this thing. Some pretty well put together thoughts. Get and use fellow quitters phone #s. A quick two word text in the middle of the day can make all the difference in the world. Keep your quit on, right with you!

[THansen2413]

Day 4 almost in the books. I'm finding mornings are still a particularly hard time. After I "wake up" a bit and start my job (Meat Dept Supervisor at retail store) it gets better but the initial 30-60min of being awake sucks. Not much in the way of strong cravings or issues but I'd be lying if I said I didn't think about chewing through out the day. Comes and goes I guess, usually lasts about 10-15 min and I'm over it. I know for every hour I think about chew, I think about all of my fellow quitters double that. Seeing that encouragement everyday from fellow quitters just motivates the hell out of me! I've been quit since Sunday, which means I have an extra $25 in my pocket that I normally wouldn't have had. That's really awesome, and not having raw gums and cheeks is even cooler.

Day 4 thoughts

-Posted Roll
-Building networks and relationships
-ODAAT (I'm learning to live by that)
-I can function without chew
-Exercise is essential

[rdad]

Day 3. It gets better. I don't want to say "easier" because it's not easy. I still have a decent fog over me, my concentration and temper are the most prominent. I haven't and don't plan on blowing up on anyone but I have been much more heated and annoyed these past 3 days. I guess I always just threw in a big chew and went along my way before I was quit. Hopefully that subsides soon, I'm really one of the most easy going people you'd hope to meet but man this nic detox has me raging at times. Exercise, Smokey Mountain, and Trident are keeping me somewhat sane. For anyone who just quit, please don't hesitate to PM me. I know what your going through because I'm going through it. It's not pleasant or fun, but it has to be done, to gain the freedom and health I (we) want.

Thansen,
The good news is that all the nicotine is out of your system now and your brain is going to begin healing itself. The mind games begin now. Stay vigilant, stay active here and shout out if you are in trouble. We will all come running. Congrats on 3 days of Freedom! ;Ironman:

[THansen2413]

Day 3. It gets better. I don't want to say "easier" because it's not easy. I still have a decent fog over me, my concentration and temper are the most prominent. I haven't and don't plan on blowing up on anyone but I have been much more heated and annoyed these past 3 days. I guess I always just threw in a big chew and went along my way before I was quit. Hopefully that subsides soon, I'm really one of the most easy going people you'd hope to meet but man this nic detox has me raging at times. Exercise, Smokey Mountain, and Trident are keeping me somewhat sane. For anyone who just quit, please don't hesitate to PM me. I know what your going through because I'm going through it. It's not pleasant or fun, but it has to be done, to gain the freedom and health I (we) want.

[construction24$7]

First things first, and this will never change. Thank you to all the quitters on here for the support. You know what an impact it makes to have that encouragement from someone who's walked in your shoes. Secondly, I fully intend to reach out to many of you through PM's and exchange numbers, emails, etc. I just haven't had time to do that yet. I'm humbled by all of you who've reached out.

If you read my introduction you know that I've "stopped" dipping two times prior to this. My most recent cave coming in July of 2013 after almost a year of being "stopped". See in my short two days here I've realized the difference between stopping and quitting. I'm confident that this time I will stay quit because I'm being held accountable by many of people who battle same addiction I do. When I reach my 100 days of being quit, I don't stop. I continue to post roll call, I post roll call on future HOF groups and pay back what current HOF did for me on my journey. I'm rambling a lot and probably coming off as over confident in my quit, but why would anyone be anything but CONFIDENT! With the network I'm building I have no choice but to stay quit!

Thoughts from Day 2
Morning drive is a challenge
I'm much more blunt and less likely to take shit when I'm quit (I kinda like it)
Day 2 was MUCH better than Day 1
Few fleeting thoughts about my ol' friend Grizz but not on the front burner
Smokey Mountain and Wint-O-Green mints are helping me tremendously
About to go workout which I enjoy doing

Congratulations on day # 2. I just ordered my 200 day milestone coin. The +1 days add up quickly and each day will be better than the one before. You don't need any luck for this journey, just quit one day at a time. Forget about your old friend Grizzly and say hello to your new friend called Freedom. I'm quit with you today.....