Today is my quit day

[J.Tower]

CavMan,

You were right. Day 3 was tougher. I can't seem to shake this headache, advil seems to have little effect. I appreciate your support during this trying time, as well as the support from other quitters on KTC. I find it easier to forget about the cravings during the day when I can keep busy, it's the mornings and evenings which are more challenging. I'm in China right now, away from all family and friends, so I'm bored.. which used to mean I would be dipping... now I chew gum. I just have to soldier through.

[CavMan83]

Day 2 is definitely tougher than day 1, which is to be expected I guess. I've been chewing a lot of gum and attempting to stay busy while drinking as much water as I can handle. I feel twitchy, maybe that's not the right word maybe restless is a better one. Either way I appreciate the support from you all and those in my quit group. Onward and upwards.

J.Tower

J Tower,

And Day 3 you can expect to be tougher yet. Just remember, even though it may seem like it at the time, that nicotine withdrawal has never actually killed anyone. I'm also recommending you to Jubs (Sultan, September 14)....he's a fellow Canadian and may be able to relate a bit to your issues where it's like $25 a can!!! No, seriously, when you get back from China, and assuming you're somewhere in the Toronto area, you need to look him up. I can tell you firsthand there's NOTHING like meeting a fellow quitter in person to add some serious resolve to your quit fight.

[J.Tower]

Day 2 is definitely tougher than day 1, which is to be expected I guess. I've been chewing a lot of gum and attempting to stay busy while drinking as much water as I can handle. I feel twitchy, maybe that's not the right word maybe restless is a better one. Either way I appreciate the support from you all and those in my quit group. Onward and upwards.

J.Tower

[hando]

Hey hando, I appreciate the reply. I've made it to the 24 hour mark and am looking forward to being free of this monster on my back. I've never really considered myself addicted because I've always told myself I can quit whenever I want... But after 9 years, without missing a single day... clearly I'm addicted. I'm not looking forward to the so called "fog".. Being able to think clearly is important for me (I'm a Ph.D student). When the "fog" hits will be the real test for me I think... The info here on KTC is helpful and with the support of those who have gone through this already, I am confident I can quit and stay quit. On to day 2.

J.Tower

First off, giving in (caving) is absolutely not a choice. Let that marinate for a while.

Next, prepare yourself for an awful 48-72 hour period. Yes, it's terrible. Yes, your mind will gravitate to dip a lot. And YES, you can make it. Don't plan on high productivity, but don't be down on yourself either. After 96 hrs, I had achieved a level of clarity I hadn't known for years. I'm in the academic arena as well, and I quit during a terrible window, but I knew that when I made it through chaos without any nic, my confidence would soar and I would be just fine.

Here's the best part - the temporary moments of nic-stimulated focus is replaced by an enduring attention span. This is an investment. It's going to cost a little up front, but isn't your life worth it? I've got your back, man. Keep making the promise each day.

[Rawls]

J Tower.... I'm nervous. Your making me very nervous.

Three week supply on you? You need to Flush it all. Not trash it... Cause we don't do dumpster diving.

And your wanting or needing some Luck.

No luck here.

Just your word.... Just your integrity. You know its a harmful stimulate that you do not need. Throw it out now.

You can do this..... Just focus on one day at a time.

I quit with you today.
Drink more water!
Rawls 204

Hi Rawls, I get it. I have just gotten rid of my supply where I am staying (hotel). I threw it in the trash (so even if I wanted to dumpster dive my time would be limited - plus I'm in China - dumpster diving in China? No thanks). I will have one more tin to toss out once I get to the University and will do that upon my arrival. I have just posted to roll call, it's my morning here. It wasn't too bad a night, but I have a pretty good sized headache this morning. gonna take some advil and be on my way..

I quit today - day 2

J. Tower

Ata boy!
Well done young grasshopper!

Crazy to say this but stay focused on the present. Don't get wrapped up in the past or future.

And spend time learning about addiction and nicotine.
The more truth you have the more freedom you will experience.
Water and exercise will help the headache. Avoid caffeine and alcohol for a bit.

Great job posting roll!!

I quit with you today. See you on roll.

Rawls

Ps. You gotta some great support here on your intro and in September. Stay conected.

[pab1964]

38 years later I'm still an addict. I don't ask for luck, I post roll every morning and worry about today, because I gave all my brothers and sisters my word I would not use nicotine and my word is worth something to me. Honor and integrity will help you stay quit today! I quit with you today my friend!

[anniesdaddy]

Hey fellow Samurai..I quit with you dude!! Headache is a biotch. Stick with it.

[J.Tower]

J Tower.... I'm nervous. Your making me very nervous.

Three week supply on you? You need to Flush it all. Not trash it... Cause we don't do dumpster diving.

And your wanting or needing some Luck.

No luck here.

Just your word.... Just your integrity. You know its a harmful stimulate that you do not need. Throw it out now.

You can do this..... Just focus on one day at a time.

I quit with you today.
Drink more water!
Rawls 204

Hi Rawls, I get it. I have just gotten rid of my supply where I am staying (hotel). I threw it in the trash (so even if I wanted to dumpster dive my time would be limited - plus I'm in China - dumpster diving in China? No thanks). I will have one more tin to toss out once I get to the University and will do that upon my arrival. I have just posted to roll call, it's my morning here. It wasn't too bad a night, but I have a pretty good sized headache this morning. gonna take some advil and be on my way..

I quit today - day 2

J. Tower

[Old Dog New Tricks]

But after 9 years, without missing a single day... clearly I'm addicted.

Tower. Excellent decision. Glad to hear you acknowledge that you're addicted. Like you, I had convinced myself that I could quit anytime I wanted. One time I even made it 3 months before dipping again, under the erroneous belief that if I just proved I could quit for 3 months, then I could clearly quit anytime I wanted. 38 years of dipping later, I finally woke up from the stupidity and realized it was time to stop killing myself. That was just 13 days ago. You have a lot of support here. At first it may seem surprising that a bunch of strangers from all walks of life and all geographies would suddenly support you without hesitation, but that's what they do here. I've been absolutely flabbergasted at the level of support. But you have to do your part. So, please head on over to the September Samurai 2015 Quit Group and post roll call. topic/11155274/101/

You can read up on how to post roll. You have to do it "EVERY DAMN DAY", preferably as soon as you get up in the morning. Roll call is your commitment to yourself, me, your Quit Group and all the other quitters on the KTC site that you intend to stay quit that day. Lastly, make sure you private message people to exchange digits so that you can text a fellow Samurai if you need help working thru a craving. It works, so make sure you do it.

Welcome. Proud to quit with you today.

[Rawls]

J Tower.... I'm nervous. Your making me very nervous.

Three week supply on you? You need to Flush it all. Not trash it... Cause we don't do dumpster diving.

And your wanting or needing some Luck.

No luck here.

Just your word.... Just your integrity. You know its a harmful stimulate that you do not need. Throw it out now.

You can do this..... Just focus on one day at a time.

I quit with you today.
Drink more water!
Rawls 204

[J.Tower]

Hey hando, I appreciate the reply. I've made it to the 24 hour mark and am looking forward to being free of this monster on my back. I've never really considered myself addicted because I've always told myself I can quit whenever I want... But after 9 years, without missing a single day... clearly I'm addicted. I'm not looking forward to the so called "fog".. Being able to think clearly is important for me (I'm a Ph.D student). When the "fog" hits will be the real test for me I think... The info here on KTC is helpful and with the support of those who have gone through this already, I am confident I can quit and stay quit. On to day 2.

J.Tower

[hando]

Hi all, I've been reading alot of the info on this site as well as posts in the forum and thought I'd throw my hat in the ring by posting. Last night (I'm in China for 3 weeks) was my last dip. I brought enough with me (I live in Canada) to last the 3 weeks, but for whatever reason I just know that now is the time to quit. I've never attempted to quit before (dipped "happily" for 9 or so years), I never even thought about quitting, but here I am, almost 24 hours since my last dip... getting a little antsy... Wish me luck.

J.Tower

Dude, my first day played out just like yours. I had no intentions of quitting and hadn't even thought about it before I saw KTC on a bass fishing forum on a random evening. I read a few posts and came to the same conclusions as you: "it's just time to quit". It's 64 days later and I can't tell you how great it is to be free. I quit on a whim, and I've been able to stay quit because of the awesome quitters on here. You got this!

[J.Tower]

Hi all, I've been reading alot of the info on this site as well as posts in the forum and thought I'd throw my hat in the ring by posting. Last night (I'm in China for 3 weeks) was my last dip. I brought enough with me (I live in Canada) to last the 3 weeks, but for whatever reason I just know that now is the time to quit. I've never attempted to quit before (dipped "happily" for 9 or so years), I never even thought about quitting, but here I am, almost 24 hours since my last dip... getting a little antsy... Wish me luck.

J.Tower