When shit gets rough

[Souliman]

I chose a path.

I looked at my life and said "Souliman was on this path, driven by an addict ego in several directions. What path can I take to diverge from that path?"

Change your patterns. Don't do the things you did with a chew at first. Emphasize the things that you did without nicotine. Exercise I will always say is step one. Get your sleep regulated. You'll probably be eating a bit more. Burn off those calories. And if you find you are eating more, scrutinize the diet. See where you can make healthy changes. Better calories. Better decisions.

Emphasize a great decision of getting quit. This is just my opinion. Others will tell you to take it slow with all the stressful changes. I prefer to jump into the river and see where we end up.

P.S. Sex. That helps. Often. Preferably with someone...or...something.

Three biggest lies in Vermont:

1. That truck is paid for.
2. Welcome Canadian!
3. I was just helping him through the fence.

[DW3]

I agree with 30 yr recommendations, especially exercise, but when the craves get really bad, I go for something sour or spicy. My mouth has been trained to expect that nic burn so I try to get a little burn going - sour candy, cinnamon candy, spicy food etc.

[shortround]

Exercise is some of the best advice. That really helped me whether it was just a little cardio to forget about the crave or a full on lift session.

It still helps me.

[30yraddict]

Exercise, Distractions, chat, read words of wisdom, text a quit brother, laugh at the crave- because the crave is pathetic- you are far stronger.

Remember- nicotine did not really help you cope- it only seemed like it because it was temporarily relieving the withdrawal caused by- nicotine!

[Bruce]

First of all, i'm Bruce, on day 6, already apart of the Feb HOF roll call.

I just wanted to know what you guys out there do as an alternative to dip when shit gets hard (stress, cravings, wife is bitching, ect..)? I quit cold turkey, I want to kill the habit all together, so I don't use any fake shit or seeds, but I chew the hell outta some gum! Any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks fellow quitters,
Bruce

[apull1]

Thanks guys! I survived black Friday, I work retail, that was the day I was fearing. What's this February thing about?

This February thing is you putting down your word that you are quit today. We sound off each morning early to let the nic bitch know we are no longer owned. It also lets the folks quitting with you know that you are strong enough to make it 24 hours.

Hit the pink in the upper left corner 'Welcome Center'. You'll get the run down on how that all works. My suggestion is to get up and put your word down first thing. Set the day right. Second thing is we post roll every day. No excuses. No "I couldn't find a.." or "but my grannie is..." lame as explanations. Don't fuck with the program.

Yeah Day 2 here everything is a trigger.

[Souliman]

Thanks guys! I survived black Friday, I work retail, that was the day I was fearing. What's this February thing about?

This February thing is you putting down your word that you are quit today. We sound off each morning early to let the nic bitch know we are no longer owned. It also lets the folks quitting with you know that you are strong enough to make it 24 hours.

Hit the pink in the upper left corner 'Welcome Center'. You'll get the run down on how that all works. My suggestion is to get up and put your word down first thing. Set the day right. Second thing is we post roll every day. No excuses. No "I couldn't find a.." or "but my grannie is..." lame as explanations. Don't fuck with the program.

[Bruce]

Thanks guys! I survived black Friday, I work retail, that was the day I was fearing. What's this February thing about?

[DennyX]

Hi Bruce, welcome! LL is right, head on over to February and post roll. That is your promise, your word as a man, to not use nicotine in any form today. Glad to have you aboard, and yes, it does get much better very quickly.

[davidc67]

I'm 3 days dip free, and going through hell right now! I've been reading on this website the last couple days and its helped so far. I find a lot of inspiration in the stories, some that have dipped longer then I've lived, makes me feel like a pussy right now. Ha, well on to day 4

Doesn't matter if you dipped a year or 30 years, it is still a bitch! Any man or woman that has quit has my respect no matter how long they did it. Congrats on your day 4!!

[LLCope]

I'm 3 days dip free, and going through hell right now! I've been reading on this website the last couple days and its helped so far. I find a lot of inspiration in the stories, some that have dipped longer then I've lived, makes me feel like a pussy right now. Ha, well on to day 4

If your quit day is November 22nd then post roll with February. We post roll every day and give our promise to our group.

pm me if you need anything

[Bruce]

I'm 3 days dip free, and going through hell right now! I've been reading on this website the last couple days and its helped so far. I find a lot of inspiration in the stories, some that have dipped longer then I've lived, makes me feel like a pussy right now. Ha, well on to day 4