Hey all. My name is Jason. Took my last dip ever last night, going cold turkey. I have used 2-3 cans a day (mostly Grizzly straight) for the past 12 years. I have tried to quit before, but this WILL be my final, and successful attempt. Formed a great quit plan. My wife took all my money and cards away, leaving me no possible way to go off on my own and sneak that "just one last" can. And great motivation. We finally got accepted and put a deposit on an actual home, and funds will be tight. We NEED this extra money.
Look forward to meeting you all and sharing support.
Great decision to quit. A couple things you need to get straight.
First, you have never quit before. You just stopped for a while. If you mean it, and stick around here, drink the kool-aid and follow the plan, you will be quit. You will have all the tools to be and stay truly quit.
Second, Don't worry about never taking another dip ever. Damn, that sounds hard. Just don't dip today. 'Round here, we quit one day at a time. I quit today, posted roll promising my quit group, my other KTC brothers and myself, that I would not use nicotine today. Tomorrow I will do the same, but that is later. I just keep my word today. WHile we are on the topic, go to the Welcome Center (pink button on top left) and learn how to, and why we post roll. (Heck, read everything on this site. I spent the first month reading every scrap I could on here, then started rereading because it all had new meaning after a month.)
Third, you need to quit for you. Money can be a factor, your wife can be a factor, but you need to really know that you are done with dip and that you are sick of being led around on a leash by the nic bitch. We are addicts, hiding the money and cards won't stop us. We will find a way to chew... UNLESS we take a stand and take back our lives.
You can do this. Heck, all of us did, and we weren't any stronger than the next guy. PM me if you want a phone number for accountability. IT helps. You will need some at some point in this journey.
I am quit with you today.