New August Quitter

[Erussell]

Thanks Nic10. I think thats a good call. I'm gonna go for a run.

Erussell, don't tell me my odds for pulling this off isnt high... thats not cool. Thought this was all about support. There are plenty of success entries I have read from ninja dippers.

Please stay positive if you are going to write on my thread here or keep the judges to yourself. I understand that you are trying to help, but this is my quit. I really do appreciate all of the tips and advice, but let me make my own decisions and dont judge me when they are different from what you believe.

Sorry bro! Not a bit of judgement in my post, just advice, as for the "pull it off" that was meant for the hiding it not wether you quit or not. It is your quit! I was trying to support you man. This site is not about what we want to hear its more about what we need to hear. You think it best you didn't hear both sides of the decision not to tell her? Like it or not there are two sides to that! And true the advice isnt always best hell I am a new quiter myself. But if you said "I am going to smoke for a month to get me used to not dipping" and i said that was stupid would you then say i was negative cause you didn't like the advice? But like I said you know best for your situation. Trust me I'll stay off "your thread" but that won't stop the fact that I am quit with you and glad to be so.

[michaelw]

Hey recruit! Similar story here. Engaged, young professional, just wrapping of my first year of work in the real world, been dipping for 6yrs. I haven't dipped in almost a week.

Find what works for you. I'm not saying that what people are telling you is wrong, but different people handle things differently. Get through the first couple of days anyway you can. It will get better. If you want any advice or need anything, feel free to PM me. Thanks for joining us.

[Recruit23]

Thanks Nic10. I think thats a good call. I'm gonna go for a run.

Erussell, don't tell me my odds for pulling this off isnt high... thats not cool. Thought this was all about support. There are plenty of success entries I have read from ninja dippers.

Please stay positive if you are going to write on my thread here or keep the judges to yourself. I understand that you are trying to help, but this is my quit. I really do appreciate all of the tips and advice, but let me make my own decisions and dont judge me when they are different from what you believe.

[Nic10]

Recruit 23, the best advice I can give you is to change up your daily routine a little bit. Instead of sitting around and watching the game like you would normally do with a dip in, go workout or spend some extra time reading the horror stories and the success stories on this website. Every day is going to be a battle man, but you've got your brothers here at KTC to help get you through each one of them. I'm on day 9 right now so I'm not far ahead of you, but if there's anything I can help you with just PM me. Keep fighting the fight bro!

[Erussell]

Good luck man. We are here pulling for you. You know best on you secret, but be honest with yourself, it is a secret best told before you are on the brink of losing your mind. I am not one of the "you owe her the truth" guys, but you need to monitor it closely. I too like Worktowin wear a suit every day and dipped a can a day of cope in that suit in meetings. A hell of a ninja dumbass i was. My family knew but not my work. I had no intention of telling work until several guys here convinced me otherwise. Damn glad i did, 2nd day in my assistant walked in my office and sent me home, she knew I was starting to make an ass of myself due to her awareness of what I was going thru.

Just keep an eye on it, you may not act as stupid as me lol (I really was low on the IQ during my first week) but if you start getting agitated, anxious, or stupid you will have to tell her. Then you may find yourself dealing with her pissed and hurt while you can barely think and are as anxious as you've ever been. that would suck.

Actually fuck all that I just said. Either tell her or go on vacation and leave town, tell her your out of phone service for two weeks. Odds of you pulling this off are not high. This is going to suck. It's going to hurt. You are going to have moments of climbing the walls. Plus you need her support. In fact ask some of the longterm vets before settling your mind. This is important to your quit dude! Nonetheless I am quit with you man.

[Recruit23]

Thanks worktowin. Really appreciate the post. I don't think I'm going to tell my fiance, I am really afraid of the repercussions. You guys have given me the confidence I need to get through day 1. Thanks! Cant wait to post tomorrow

[worktowin]

Let her know or don't let her know... Man it is your call. I ninja dipped for about 25 years. Wife knew I chewed on hunting or fishing trips and at games. Had no clue I chewed a can a day for 25 years. If you don't feel comfortable telling her I wouldn't. What is important today is you keeping your word to yourself and all of us. That means that when you wake up, before you do anything else, you post roll. You are obviously an honorable man, so you will keep your word. Don't worry or stress about anything, don't feel pressures to divulge your secret past. Just post every day. We are all on the sidelines cheering you on.

By the way, I've been working for almost 20 years wearing a suit and tie every day and hid a lip full of chew every day of those years every time I got in my car until Christmas Eve of 2012. If I and the thousands of other quitters on this site can do it - you will too!

[srans]

Still day 1 for me. Seems like its dragging on forever, but I think thats to be expected.  Drove back to work from lunch and passed my favorite 7-11. Took a lot for me not to stop in. But I am proud to say I didn't and still dip free. Just about to pass the first 24 hours.

Tonight is going to be rough with no one at home and just me and the nba games.

Glad to see you posted recruit. It's time to take your life back my friend. I'm on 89 and I kick myself in the but every day for dipping as long as I did. Life is so much better than with it. I wish you could be in my shoes for one minute. Nicotine has clouded your mind, stole, stunk up your breath, taken your money, and taken your dignity.

I've listed the bad, now let me list the good it's done. I'M SORRY, I'VE GOT NOTHING.


I quit with you today,,, If you need anything pm me.

[traumagnet]

http://www.killthecan.org/community/spouse.asp

send your girl to this page you will accomplish more with her than without her. She has to know this about you... You need to do this for YOU! You are an addict know that. Embrace the suck remember all the torment you are going through. Never again for any reason (NAFAR) read the welcome center read about what is going to start happening to you... I drank cranberry juice a shit load of it...pile of seeds n gum.

PM me if you need anything!

[Erussell]

Mtims quit today, pm him and get with him. It gets better and easeir every passing day. I will pm u with my number call me if you need me. Also did you or are you going to let your future bride know?

[nebraskadad58]

Still day 1 for me. Seems like its dragging on forever, but I think thats to be expected. Drove back to work from lunch and passed my favorite 7-11. Took a lot for me not to stop in. But I am proud to say I didn't and still dip free. Just about to pass the first 24 hours.

Tonight is going to be rough with no one at home and just me and the nba games.

hang in there. do what ever you can do to keep from picking up.

"embrace the suck" is what a lot of the guys said those 1st few hours and days.

Knowing that the "suck" ends, and you can get through it minute by minute.

I am not going to say the suck is over yet for me, but i do know I am able to get through it without stopping at kwikshop and picking up a can o' crap.

breath, exercise, drink loads of h20

[Recruit23]

Still day 1 for me. Seems like its dragging on forever, but I think thats to be expected. Drove back to work from lunch and passed my favorite 7-11. Took a lot for me not to stop in. But I am proud to say I didn't and still dip free. Just about to pass the first 24 hours.

Tonight is going to be rough with no one at home and just me and the nba games.

[Recruit23]

Thanks for the post nebraskadad. I got my grinds pouches and a bottle of water now instead of the coffee.

Glad to be a part of all your quits.

[nebraskadad58]

Hey all,

My name is Kevin and I have been dipping for the majority of 7 years. I am a young professional and I am in my second year of working in the real world.

I have recently moved in with my fiance, who does not know of my bad habit. I have been dipping at work, on car rides, while walking the dog, etc. I recently purposefully left my wallet at home before going out to a bar with my fiance and a friend, just so that I had an excuse to go back home to enjoy a dip on the walk back.

That was the last straw. I felt sick that I would leave my friend and fiance because fulfilling my craving was more important to me than them. I knew then that it was time to quit.

I'm excited to get this quitting adventure going. I quit officially today (5/14). I have a couple tins of grinds to help with the physical craving of spitting and plenty of caffeine to redirect my addiction.

I think the toughest times for me are going to be at work around 10 AM, the drives back and for to work, after meals, and when my fiance is at work at the hospital and I am alone at the apt during the weekend. But I hope with all your support, you can discourage my temptation to cave and encourage a healthier Kevin.

I look forward to talking with you all and quitting with everyone in the group! Go August!!

Kevin

I am 8 days into my quit. I am drinking loads of h20,
if you need something in your mouth, gum, get the fake stuff, (smokey mountain, kikit),
Caffeine will increase your anxiety and make the "suck" worse.

I was a major coffee drinker, i am down to 2 cups before 10AM and then water.
I am 45 years working in the "real world"...
Count yourself lucky quit now before you at 55 and trying to.

[Recruit23]

Ha nice zoolander reference. Ill stick to the water. Thanks for the advice.

Seems like my legs are a little looser than normal and my mind isnt nearly as focused. But I'll get through day 1 and move onto day 2, one at a time.

If anyone else is a first day quitter today, PM me. We can get each other through it. I am checking this very often as I go through the initial suck. So write me and I will respond.