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Offline goldenarm89

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Re: A New Day
« Reply #16 on: November 03, 2012, 08:00:00 AM »
Sparkies a bunch of dumb asses as far as I can tell.
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Re: A New Day
« Reply #15 on: November 03, 2012, 07:00:00 AM »
stay strong, you aren't out of the woods and guess what, NOBODY on this board is....we are all addicts and must make the choice each day. sure as time goes by it becomes easier to make that choice but its still a choice we must make every day
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Re: A New Day
« Reply #14 on: November 02, 2012, 09:38:00 PM »
Nice work.

Electricians are dumb anyway.
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Re: A New Day
« Reply #13 on: November 02, 2012, 08:00:00 PM »
the day you quit is day one even if you quit at 11pm, you quit you can count it...
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Re: A New Day
« Reply #12 on: November 02, 2012, 07:18:00 PM »
Hell Yeah!!! I had my phone set on a 72 hour countdown that started 6:00 Tuesday night. Phone started making some kind of racket, then I realized it was my timer!! Most of the day was ok (meaning not more terrible than yesterday). Then on a job site, the electrician pulls out his cope, starts packing and before I could turn and run, the smell hit me. The nasty, yet strangely sweet  calling my name. I got the off site and went to lunch 30 min early.

Quick question, do you typically count your first 1/2 day or just start counting first full 24 hour day. Not sure to call myself a day 3 or day 4?
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Re: A New Day
« Reply #11 on: November 02, 2012, 02:45:00 AM »
Thanks guys. I am rounding out the last 18 hours from the first 72 detox. Trying to write posts, so I can look back hourly now  hopefully from time to time in the future. They say you forget how tough it is. I don't want to forget. If I forget, I might be one of those tempted into (you can have just one).

Several times today I have a huge crave  I am sucking seeds for what seems like forever The after I calm down, I get up and as I am walking to one of the several places I kept my stash, I have a quick, hey it's time for a dip moment. Hello, how do you go from keeping not dipping is the only thing you are focusing on, to hey time for a fatty??? After about 2 seconds, I wake up. FYI, I don't have any stash on hand, in case I fall at home. However, as many have mentioned, if I wanted one there is no store too far or it was never too late. Cope was a bitch. Scratch that, I was Cope's bitch. Not today!!


Keep it up , im about 90 hours in and i know all about those " hey, time for a dip moments" i had a few of those moments today. Today I felt well enough to clean up the house, Work on my jeep and hit the gym. I must say, the inital feeling of " My life is gonna be boring without a dip" is starting to fade. But true, i slowly grow further from the dip and even forget about it then " Hey its time for a dip" but I understand its just the addiction speaking and will continue to fade. Take it 1 day at a time, 1 hour if you need to and at every crave if you must, there is light at the end of the tunnel. This is sparta!! Im Feb 13 group
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Re: A New Day
« Reply #10 on: November 02, 2012, 02:39:00 AM »
I'm right there with you man, it looks like you've got a few hours head start on me. 72 hours seems to be the magic number to get over the worst. Just know that you can do it minute by minute, hour by hour. The only thing that sucks is how long 72 hours actually is.

Yes the vivid dreams are rather creepy. Just remind yourself that it is just your subconscious trying to figure out what the hell you are doing to your body. Embrace, understand and then FIGHT.
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Re: A New Day
« Reply #9 on: November 02, 2012, 01:11:00 AM »
Thanks guys. I am rounding out the last 18 hours from the first 72 detox. Trying to write posts, so I can look back hourly now  hopefully from time to time in the future. They say you forget how tough it is. I don't want to forget. If I forget, I might be one of those tempted into (you can have just one).

Several times today I have a huge crave  I am sucking seeds for what seems like forever The after I calm down, I get up and as I am walking to one of the several places I kept my stash, I have a quick, hey it's time for a dip moment. Hello, how do you go from keeping not dipping is the only thing you are focusing on, to hey time for a fatty??? After about 2 seconds, I wake up. FYI, I don't have any stash on hand, in case I fall at home. However, as many have mentioned, if I wanted one there is no store too far or it was never too late. Cope was a bitch. Scratch that, I was Cope's bitch. Not today!!
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Re: A New Day
« Reply #8 on: November 01, 2012, 10:12:00 AM »
Diesel is right...those things are normal, and you are on the right path! I laughed about the garage comment. That is exactly what I used to do...my wife called it "piddling." Anyway, those days are behind us. Today we're bad-ass quitters.

Stay strong. Living free is worth it...even if you have to fight off a couple of craves now and again. Stay quit, brother!
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Re: A New Day
« Reply #7 on: November 01, 2012, 09:27:00 AM »
Quote from: jbuilder7916
Tough spots yesterday -- Driving without a dip!!, No dip after meal, no reason to "work in the garage / slip a quick dip"

Last night was good since I was out with the kids trick or treating and it was a different environment.  However, when we got back to the house the largest craving yet, hit me like a title wave. 

It's now 3 am and I have slept maybe 2 hours.
Yep, you're on the right path...that's all "normal shit" for new quitters. Keep grinding man. I know it's not easy, especially at first but it does get easier, I promise. The freedom you will eventually feel will be beyond believe, I cannot even tell you how great it feels to be free from that shit. No way a can of poisonous weeds should control our lives, but it did mine for 15 years. What a fucking idiot I was.

Just keep at it bro. Read, read, read, and read some more. Educate yourself on your enemy. Break down the game tape on this bitch and kick it's ass. We are here to help as well. You have the support of a proven winning team, don't fuck it up and go back to playing for team death. You got this shit man!!!! And we got YOU!!!
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Re: A New Day
« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2012, 04:20:00 AM »
Quote from: jbuilder7916
Tough spots yesterday -- Driving without a dip!!, No dip after meal, no reason to "work in the garage / slip a quick dip"

Last night was good since I was out with the kids trick or treating and it was a different environment. However, when we got back to the house the largest craving yet, hit me like a title wave.

It's now 3 am and I have slept maybe 2 hours.
I never make promises I cAnnot back up. I PROMISE it will get better. I wrapped dip around everything I did for 28 years. It will take some time but you will absolutely get there. Drink a shitload of water, have some gum, seeds or candy at arms reach.
You have made a great decision - don't fuck it up :)
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Re: A New Day
« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2012, 04:04:00 AM »
Tough spots yesterday -- Driving without a dip!!, No dip after meal, no reason to "work in the garage / slip a quick dip"

Last night was good since I was out with the kids trick or treating and it was a different environment. However, when we got back to the house the largest craving yet, hit me like a title wave.

It's now 3 am and I have slept maybe 2 hours.
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Re: A New Day
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2012, 09:32:00 PM »
Congratulations on quitting and good job posting roll in February. Just make sure you do it early every morning. Quitting is rough for the first few days and week's but, it does get better. Stay strong. If you need anything just pm me. I'm always available
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Re: A New Day
« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2012, 08:53:00 PM »
Welcome bro! Congrats on your decision to kick that shit to the curb. You're almost out of the really deep shit, but it's gonna be a hard road nonetheless. Use the resources here, stay strong, and for the love of God post roll everyday. Even one missed day can start you down that slippery slope. You can do it. Send me an email if you need anything! Again congrats!
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Re: A New Day
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2012, 08:52:00 PM »
John

It gets better. It's not easy, but it does get much better. Take pride in what you are accomplishing hour by hour, and day by day. You will not only keep your word to your group, you will keep your word to yourself. If you fail, the most important person you have let down is yourself. I'm proud of you for quitting and hope to see your name on February's roll. Let me know how I can help.
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