Howdy - here I go ...

[dabean22]

BearHawk seems to be having difficulty with the steps of posting roll. It doesn't make sense to him. In addition, there were a couple people that began to get impatient with his attempts and while in a fog, BearHawk got really pissed and said "fuck you" to the group. He hasn't been on the site for a couple days and seems to be going out on his own. I've emailed him (no number given) in hopes that I can pull him back to the site and ease him into posting roll.

Come back to us Bear. We're here for you

[Mike from AB]

How's the quitting going today BH?

Sorry I didn't get back here but it's going very well. It's funny for a redneck like me to use proper English. I'm doin' really good! Thanks for your support friend.

You're more than welcome. Glad to hear it's going well, the support part is easy because we've all gone through the fact that quitting isnt easy. Post/PM whatever if you need support. Have a great weekend!

[BearHawk]

How's the quitting going today BH?

Sorry I didn't get back here but it's going very well. It's funny for a redneck like me to use proper English. I'm doin' really good! Thanks for your support friend.

[Mike from AB]

How's the quitting going today BH?

[dabean22]

2 weeks behind me and the rest of my life ahead.  Taking a leap ... ha ha ... I did that in the military back in the day.  I think sky diving is useless.  Get your thrills on the ground.  If you want to sky dive join the Military and do it for a reason. 

Taking a leap to quit now that is another subject ... you see it goes back to things you have to do vs. things you want to do.  I want to quit ... have wanted to for years. 

Doing really well today ... I'm very often random so don't think that has anything to do with the zero nicotine ... it's just me.

This is BearHawk's first post. He posted on the right page. He has found his November brothers.

BearHawk, I strongly encourage you to give and take as many phone numbers as are offered to you. You said that you can't talk while at work and I get that but when and where you can, It is extremely helpful to actually speak to some of these guys. (don't listen to the gals, they all lie ;) ) You have proven that you understand the real basics. Next comes the part where you post roll. I posted roll for you today because you seemed to have a little difficulty with the site. You say that you aren't all that savvy with all this stuff. Do you have a friend or family member that may be able to help walk you thru some of this stuff? If not, there are people here that can help but you have to reach out to them. I can't remember if I said this to you or someone else but I'll say it again. This site is like a really ugly puppy at the pound. You may walk by it at first thinking it's not worth the effort, but once you give it a shot, it will win you over and you will be together for life. This website is an ugly puppy. I love it. You will to if you take a little time to learn how it likes to be pet (and where the ticklish spots are).
BearHawk, I'm east coast so I'm 2 hours ahead of you. I'll be out of work after 3:00 your time. Call me any time after that. I'll get you up and running on this site before you know it.
You have already said that it hasn't been that bad this time. That's awesome. It may come and go. It's really important that you have a real plan in place for what you are going to do when the mother of all craves hits. How are you going to react when you just want to scream it hits so hard? You are going to call someone. Maybe not me (I was a smoker and don't have the all time best advice to deal with a crave) but you need to have several successful quitters on speed dial to help you thru it when it happens.
I quit with you brother. Right by your side.
NAFAR

[bjarrett74]

Welcome BearHawk,

Make sure to post roll in your Quit Group, that is a key step in staying Quit. Feel free to PM me if you need a phone number for support.

Stay Quit!

Brian - bjarrett74

[Evil_Won]

BearHawk,

you joined your commuity on 8/16 and posted once, today (in your intro). If you are indeed quit as of 8/24/13, head over to your group (Pre HOF-November 2013) and add your day to the list of quitters that have proclaimed their freedom.

That is step 1.

[Mike from AB]

Welcome Bear! Yeah you'll definitely get all the support  help you can ask for out of this site for sure. Great group of guys on here! It's tough, but so far I'm learning it's doable. I haven't hit the bear phase yet myself, wondering when it's gonna kick in

[wmcatty]

Bear, welcome to the quit train. You have come to the right place to quit. You will have more help, support and encouragement than you can imagine, but the really hard part will be up to you. Click on the welcome center and read everything you can. PM me with any questions or concerns you have. We are all addicts here and fight the same fight. You will also have alot of company in your fight. Again, congratulations on the best decision of your life...and welcome aboard the quit train!

[srans]

I'm trying to figure this out.  I'm figurin' out that I'm not so savvy with all this stuff.  

I am tryin' to introduce myself.  I'm Bear Hawk and I'm in my 50's.  I started dipping when I was in 8th grade back in Texas.  I've of course quit off and on several times over the years. 

I really want to quit permanent this time.  I started quitting last week 8/15/13 and I'm doing good. 

In the past I used all sorts of methods to quit but I find the cold turkey works the best for me. 

I'm a real addict ... I'm the kind of guy who often trades bad habits but this time I'm just straight up giving this addiction the cold shoulder.  I'm quit and darn the side effects. 

I told my family and my co-workers that I was going to live up to my nick name and be a real bear for a while and well ... it hasn't been so bad this time ... not really. 

So Hey there folks ... glad to see ya :wacko:

Welcome to the site brother. You have come to the right place my friend. Only one things happens here every day all day,,,, WE QUIT PERMENANTLY!!!! We don't stop for a while and start back up. There is only one quit,,, and it's final. You are addicted to one of the most addictive drugs known to man and freedom from it means,, NEVER AGAIN FOR ANY REASON.

Making this quit last means getting your mind right brother!

Go to the top left, click on welcome center. Read about why and how we post roll. Pay particular attention to why. Glad you have come to take your life back. It will be rough for a minute or two, but in time you will discover all the lies you have believed and kick yourself right in the ass for ever putting that filthy disgusting poison in you pie hole. Glad to be quit with you.

[Ready]

I dipped for 24 + years.

Tried to quit many times.

Failed.

Until I found this place.

Post roll.

Give your word.

Keep it.

I could tell you what all that means, but if you are serious, you will figure it out.

if not,

no harm, no foul.

You can do this.

Show me.

[BearHawk]

I'm trying to figure this out. I'm figurin' out that I'm not so savvy with all this stuff.

I am tryin' to introduce myself. I'm Bear Hawk and I'm in my 50's. I started dipping when I was in 8th grade back in Texas. I've of course quit off and on several times over the years.

I really want to quit permanent this time. I started quitting last week 8/15/13 and I'm doing good.

In the past I used all sorts of methods to quit but I find the cold turkey works the best for me.

I'm a real addict ... I'm the kind of guy who often trades bad habits but this time I'm just straight up giving this addiction the cold shoulder. I'm quit and darn the side effects.

I told my family and my co-workers that I was going to live up to my nick name and be a real bear for a while and well ... it hasn't been so bad this time ... not really.

So Hey there folks ... glad to see ya :wacko: