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People with a quit date of 12/23/2008 - 1/21/2009, this is your Quit Group.
Tuesday December 23, 2008
Quitters:
Bizzy - Day 1 - I have killed my last kitten... I mean it.
Quitters:
Bizzy - Day 1 - I have killed my last kitten... I mean it.
Never Give Up
Remember to never give up; never have doubt.
Those ups and downs are what life is all about.
You try and try your absolute best
and somehow struggle like all the rest.
At times it seems you just can’t do it.
Yet all it takes is putting your mind to it.
The mistakes that you make along the way,
create a stronger person to defeat another day.
No one can tell you the steps you must take.
And those choices become the decisions you'll make.
Believe in yourself and all the power that you hold.
Aspirations are created by the young and the old.
But it has to start here and it has to start now.
I'm sure you’re sitting there wondering how.
It begins when you quit and set an example for others.
Here at first strangers soon make up quit sisters and brothers.
So if you’re struggling with addiction and searching for belief.
Simply reach out to the others and you'll soon find relief.
Quitting means you want this. It’s coming from your heart.
Don’t wait until tomorrow when this moment you can start.
Take this wonderful opportunity and I promise you'll see.
You'll never be alone because you're standing here with me.
mylilsecret © 2008
"Be inspired & rise above - Quit today!"
Remember to never give up; never have doubt.
Those ups and downs are what life is all about.
You try and try your absolute best
and somehow struggle like all the rest.
At times it seems you just can’t do it.
Yet all it takes is putting your mind to it.
The mistakes that you make along the way,
create a stronger person to defeat another day.
No one can tell you the steps you must take.
And those choices become the decisions you'll make.
Believe in yourself and all the power that you hold.
Aspirations are created by the young and the old.
But it has to start here and it has to start now.
I'm sure you’re sitting there wondering how.
It begins when you quit and set an example for others.
Here at first strangers soon make up quit sisters and brothers.
So if you’re struggling with addiction and searching for belief.
Simply reach out to the others and you'll soon find relief.
Quitting means you want this. It’s coming from your heart.
Don’t wait until tomorrow when this moment you can start.
Take this wonderful opportunity and I promise you'll see.
You'll never be alone because you're standing here with me.
mylilsecret © 2008
"Be inspired & rise above - Quit today!"
Thanks for the support guys. Been laying around all day trying to pass time quickly.
Write up an anti-cave plan and live by it. Do whatever it takes to stay quit, trying isn't enough. Your life just may depend on it.
April 2009 Hall of Fame Quit Group
Tuesday December 23, 2008
New Quitters:
Bizzy - Day 1 - I have killed my last kitten... I mean it.
Supporters:
Hydro - Day 16 - Good job Bizzy....the next two or three days will be tough but March 09 is here to help you. Pop over to our quit group anytime you need to.
dos=365-the journey of 10,000 miles begins with the first step brotha Bizzy. here's to your journey!
Holden - 45 - Welcome back Bizzy, glad to see you. Let's get this thing done.
rodeo timer - 830 keep up the fight bizzy, and if you need any help, give a shout - we are here for you!
Copper<334> Good job getting back in there, Bizzy. Remember what happened to prevent it next time.
Keegan - Day 17. Every here has your back, Bizzy.
marmar 324 - Any more takers for quitting today?
mda65 - 48 - way to nut up and start again Bizzy - now go kick ass
Jeepnut28 - KICK THAT BITCH ASS. KICK IT!
NMB -394- You know what to do, Bizzy. Now do it!
Brownie89- 61- Can you think of a better time to quit???
Will - 181 - great decision, bizzy, now stick to the plan at all costs.
Freeman298, Here for you Bizzy. One step at a time...no dip.
nomas60-- 224 -- stay on the quit
Truckerick - 436 - My wife is very happy with you, Bizzy! (she's a cat lover)
medic103-348, Keep on the quit my friend, a couple more days and the stuff will be out of your system
Euty ~ 846. Freedom is worth the fight!
Farley - 269 - jump right in....the quittin is fine!!!!
Bigmoe -306- Bizzy you can do this.
Jake021700 - 365 - Way to go, Bizzy!! We are ALL here for you...24/7! I know there are others out there, just like Bizzy. I see you, afraid to take a stand against the tin. It's okay. We are in this together. We WILL do this together. That's what this site is all about. (April'08)
Tuesday December 23, 2008
New Quitters:
Bizzy - Day 1 - I have killed my last kitten... I mean it.
Supporters:
Hydro - Day 16 - Good job Bizzy....the next two or three days will be tough but March 09 is here to help you. Pop over to our quit group anytime you need to.
dos=365-the journey of 10,000 miles begins with the first step brotha Bizzy. here's to your journey!
Holden - 45 - Welcome back Bizzy, glad to see you. Let's get this thing done.
rodeo timer - 830 keep up the fight bizzy, and if you need any help, give a shout - we are here for you!
Copper<334> Good job getting back in there, Bizzy. Remember what happened to prevent it next time.
Keegan - Day 17. Every here has your back, Bizzy.
marmar 324 - Any more takers for quitting today?
mda65 - 48 - way to nut up and start again Bizzy - now go kick ass
Jeepnut28 - KICK THAT BITCH ASS. KICK IT!
NMB -394- You know what to do, Bizzy. Now do it!
Brownie89- 61- Can you think of a better time to quit???
Will - 181 - great decision, bizzy, now stick to the plan at all costs.
Freeman298, Here for you Bizzy. One step at a time...no dip.
nomas60-- 224 -- stay on the quit
Truckerick - 436 - My wife is very happy with you, Bizzy! (she's a cat lover)
medic103-348, Keep on the quit my friend, a couple more days and the stuff will be out of your system
Euty ~ 846. Freedom is worth the fight!
Farley - 269 - jump right in....the quittin is fine!!!!
Bigmoe -306- Bizzy you can do this.
Jake021700 - 365 - Way to go, Bizzy!! We are ALL here for you...24/7! I know there are others out there, just like Bizzy. I see you, afraid to take a stand against the tin. It's okay. We are in this together. We WILL do this together. That's what this site is all about. (April'08)
I hope each of you have a very Merry Christmas filled with
love and encouragement for the upcoming New Year!
~mls
love and encouragement for the upcoming New Year!
~mls
Hang in there. It gets better
Rob
The Effects of Physical Withdrawal
Anxiety, Anger, Irritability, Impatience and Restlessness - These are normal temporary effects of physical withdrawal from nicotine. Our life long roller coaster cycles of rising and falling blood nicotine levels are now ending. Your mind is in the process of resuming control of the more than 200 neurochemicals that nicotine had directly and indirectly taken hostage, including select adrenaline, dopamine and serotonin pathways. In resuming control the brain is making sensitivity re-adjustments associated with mood, reward, stimulation and anxiety. In trying to protect your mind from the deadly pesticide nicotine it actually desensitized important neurochemical circuits by reducing receptor sites and diminishing the number of transporters.
If a nicotine user remains 100% nicotine free for just 72 hours they'll likely begin to notice the underlying current of recovery anxieties easing off as their brain's neurons begin bathing in nicotine-free oxygen rich blood serum and the brain's sensitivity adjustments begin bearing fruit. Although our quickly healing body is now 100% nicotine free and most of the normal symptoms of adjustment have reached their peak, it will take 10 days to two weeks before our mind and body become fully accustomed to functioning with the absence of nicotine and many of the other 4,000+ chemicals present in each dipping chew.
The early healing is rapid. Deep breathing with mind relaxation, together with a bit of physical activity, can help diminish anxieties. Adjustment of caffeine intake and limiting sugars can also have a calming effect. Acidic fruit juices, like cranberry, may help accelerate extraction of the blood's remaining nicotine and decease the maximum of 72 hours required for the body to completely metabolize all nicotine.
There is a detailed cessation effects study by Marcia M. Ward, entitled "Self-reported abstinence effects in the first month after chewing cessation," published in Addictive Behaviors, 26 (2001) at pages 311-327. Its findings are fascinating. For example, it may be difficult to believe but, on average, anxieties peak on day one (within 24 hours) and within two weeks return almost to pre-cessation levels. Regarding anxiety, be sure you understand why ex-Chewers only need half the amount of caffeine as Chewers. Irritability, often anxiety's aftermath, seems to peak at about 48 hours while restlessness peaks at 72 hours. According to the study, both begin hovering back around pre-cessation levels within two weeks.
Anger apparently peaks for the average quitter at about 48 hours (day 2) and within 72 hours is beginning to return to almost pre-cessation levels. Amazingly, nicotine assumed command of the mind's adrenaline circuitry and a small release was part of our high. When taking back control, anger and fear (fight or flight) are our means of releasing adrenaline. It isn't unusual to find yourself intentionally attempting to induce adrenaline releases by promoting conflict or feeling fearful about permanently altering your mind's sense of normal from "nicotine normal" back to "you."
While awaiting re-sensitization, find ways to vent frustrations and release adrenaline that won't cause needless hurt to family members, loved ones, friends or co-workers. Walk, run, vent into a pillow, find a punching bag, bend a piece of steel, or even bite your lip during early withdrawal if that’s what it takes. Discuss your feelings with family, friends or within your support system.
Following serious challenge, write yourself a loving letter that can be read a year from now that accurately describes what chemical withdrawal and early psychological recovery were like and why you were more than willing to endure it. The mind does not remember pain or the bad times. In fact, you memories of "Glory Week" will rapidly fade within just a few short weeks. Give yourself the present gift of future memory. It may be just the motivation you'll need to avoid temptation tomorrow.
Occupy your time. Try enjoying your favorite activity, sport or hobby. Celebrate each hour of freedom. Keep a positive attitude and review your reasons for beginning this journey. If you need a break, briefly clear your mind of all negative thoughts and chatter by taking slow deep breaths while focusing exclusively upon your favorite person, place, or object. Don’t allow the seeds of false reasoning to fester and infect your logic or desire. Let intelligence serve as courage as you break free from years of slavery to the dictates of a chemical master.
Rob
The Effects of Physical Withdrawal
Anxiety, Anger, Irritability, Impatience and Restlessness - These are normal temporary effects of physical withdrawal from nicotine. Our life long roller coaster cycles of rising and falling blood nicotine levels are now ending. Your mind is in the process of resuming control of the more than 200 neurochemicals that nicotine had directly and indirectly taken hostage, including select adrenaline, dopamine and serotonin pathways. In resuming control the brain is making sensitivity re-adjustments associated with mood, reward, stimulation and anxiety. In trying to protect your mind from the deadly pesticide nicotine it actually desensitized important neurochemical circuits by reducing receptor sites and diminishing the number of transporters.
If a nicotine user remains 100% nicotine free for just 72 hours they'll likely begin to notice the underlying current of recovery anxieties easing off as their brain's neurons begin bathing in nicotine-free oxygen rich blood serum and the brain's sensitivity adjustments begin bearing fruit. Although our quickly healing body is now 100% nicotine free and most of the normal symptoms of adjustment have reached their peak, it will take 10 days to two weeks before our mind and body become fully accustomed to functioning with the absence of nicotine and many of the other 4,000+ chemicals present in each dipping chew.
The early healing is rapid. Deep breathing with mind relaxation, together with a bit of physical activity, can help diminish anxieties. Adjustment of caffeine intake and limiting sugars can also have a calming effect. Acidic fruit juices, like cranberry, may help accelerate extraction of the blood's remaining nicotine and decease the maximum of 72 hours required for the body to completely metabolize all nicotine.
There is a detailed cessation effects study by Marcia M. Ward, entitled "Self-reported abstinence effects in the first month after chewing cessation," published in Addictive Behaviors, 26 (2001) at pages 311-327. Its findings are fascinating. For example, it may be difficult to believe but, on average, anxieties peak on day one (within 24 hours) and within two weeks return almost to pre-cessation levels. Regarding anxiety, be sure you understand why ex-Chewers only need half the amount of caffeine as Chewers. Irritability, often anxiety's aftermath, seems to peak at about 48 hours while restlessness peaks at 72 hours. According to the study, both begin hovering back around pre-cessation levels within two weeks.
Anger apparently peaks for the average quitter at about 48 hours (day 2) and within 72 hours is beginning to return to almost pre-cessation levels. Amazingly, nicotine assumed command of the mind's adrenaline circuitry and a small release was part of our high. When taking back control, anger and fear (fight or flight) are our means of releasing adrenaline. It isn't unusual to find yourself intentionally attempting to induce adrenaline releases by promoting conflict or feeling fearful about permanently altering your mind's sense of normal from "nicotine normal" back to "you."
While awaiting re-sensitization, find ways to vent frustrations and release adrenaline that won't cause needless hurt to family members, loved ones, friends or co-workers. Walk, run, vent into a pillow, find a punching bag, bend a piece of steel, or even bite your lip during early withdrawal if that’s what it takes. Discuss your feelings with family, friends or within your support system.
Following serious challenge, write yourself a loving letter that can be read a year from now that accurately describes what chemical withdrawal and early psychological recovery were like and why you were more than willing to endure it. The mind does not remember pain or the bad times. In fact, you memories of "Glory Week" will rapidly fade within just a few short weeks. Give yourself the present gift of future memory. It may be just the motivation you'll need to avoid temptation tomorrow.
Occupy your time. Try enjoying your favorite activity, sport or hobby. Celebrate each hour of freedom. Keep a positive attitude and review your reasons for beginning this journey. If you need a break, briefly clear your mind of all negative thoughts and chatter by taking slow deep breaths while focusing exclusively upon your favorite person, place, or object. Don’t allow the seeds of false reasoning to fester and infect your logic or desire. Let intelligence serve as courage as you break free from years of slavery to the dictates of a chemical master.
The Caffeine/Nicotine Interaction
If you feel jittery, extra anxious or are having trouble sleeping after a few days, take a look at your caffeine consumption levels. As shown by the below study, nicotine doubles the rate at which the body depletes caffeine and some caffeine users may find that they cannot tolerate caffeine consumption at pre-quitting levels. If you are feeling extra anxious or jittery you may want to experiment with reducing the quantity or strength of caffeinated drinks or products. If you are not having these difficulties it probably is not important to alter anything now.
As previously discussed there is also a nicotine/alcohol interaction. Nicotine is an alkaloid and alcohol an acid generating event within the body. When Chewers drink alcohol it causes them to lose nicotine at an accelerated pace thus resulting in heavier chewing while drinking. Although the situation is similar to caffeine there is one huge difference. Alcohol makes you lose nicotine, thus being responsible for making Chewers chew more when drinking.
Nicotine on the other hand interferes with the body's ability to absorb and utilize caffeine, often resulting in a person using more caffeine in order to maintain their minimum needed level. When they quit chewing and continue to consume the exact same amount of caffeine they could find themselves actually overdosing on caffeine.
So look closely at caffeine if symptoms persist longer than a few days. You don’t need to get rid of it all together but just keep it in doses that will not cause unwanted effects. Your general state will likely be calmer and you’ll experience a feeling of overall well-being that you should be able to maintain for the rest of your life.
Whyquit.com P 57
Joel
© Joel Spitzer 2002
If you feel jittery, extra anxious or are having trouble sleeping after a few days, take a look at your caffeine consumption levels. As shown by the below study, nicotine doubles the rate at which the body depletes caffeine and some caffeine users may find that they cannot tolerate caffeine consumption at pre-quitting levels. If you are feeling extra anxious or jittery you may want to experiment with reducing the quantity or strength of caffeinated drinks or products. If you are not having these difficulties it probably is not important to alter anything now.
As previously discussed there is also a nicotine/alcohol interaction. Nicotine is an alkaloid and alcohol an acid generating event within the body. When Chewers drink alcohol it causes them to lose nicotine at an accelerated pace thus resulting in heavier chewing while drinking. Although the situation is similar to caffeine there is one huge difference. Alcohol makes you lose nicotine, thus being responsible for making Chewers chew more when drinking.
Nicotine on the other hand interferes with the body's ability to absorb and utilize caffeine, often resulting in a person using more caffeine in order to maintain their minimum needed level. When they quit chewing and continue to consume the exact same amount of caffeine they could find themselves actually overdosing on caffeine.
So look closely at caffeine if symptoms persist longer than a few days. You don’t need to get rid of it all together but just keep it in doses that will not cause unwanted effects. Your general state will likely be calmer and you’ll experience a feeling of overall well-being that you should be able to maintain for the rest of your life.
Whyquit.com P 57
Joel
© Joel Spitzer 2002
"Why Did I Start Chewing?
Why Did I Quit?"
________________________________________
It is pretty funny. People often try to reflect on when and why they started chewing as if thinking that it would answer the daunting question of why they continue to chew. In reality, the reason you start and the reasons you continue are not the same.
Some people start because of peer pressure. But in society today, if peer pressure were going to be the influencing factor, it would be making people quit chewing , not continue to chew.
Some people took up chewing to look older and more mature. How many people in their 30's, 40's, 50's or 60's or beyond want to do everything in their power to look older than they already do?
Others take up chewing out of a sense of rebellion. Their parents, teachers, doctors and other adults told them they couldn't chew. So to show them who was in control, they chewed anyway. Well, how many 60-year-old chewers are there who are chewing today so that they can snub their nose at their 80 to 90 year old parents saying, "you see, you still can't tell me not to chew."
People start for a variety of reasons, but they continue for just one – they became drug addicts, the drug--nicotine. It is interesting though because the same thing happens when the chewer quits. The initial reason that people quit chewing often become secondary in importance to reasons they eventually stay off.
Some people quit to make others happy, or because of non-chewing policies issued at a place of employment. But after quitting, they find they feel better than ever, are calmer, have more energy, have more money, overall are happier and in more control of their own life. Their new reasons may have little bearing to their initial quit reason. In many ways they are better reasons and more lasting. Or, some people who quit for medical risks alone start to realize that not chewing is just a nicer way of life. Sometimes the quality of life becomes more important to them than the concept of length of life.
Whatever your initial reason for quitting was, it is still valid. On top of that there are numerous benefits you may have noticed and some you haven't even thought of yet which are still to be noticed. Some you will never think of but are real anyway. Keep focused on every good reason not to chew. This becomes your ammunition to stay the course, and to ride out those annoying craves or thoughts that can pop out of nowhere.
Whether or not you ever accurately remember why you started to chew, as long as you remember why you quit and why you desire to stay free, you will keep your resolve strong enough to NEVER TAKE ANOTHER DIP!
Joel
© Joel Spitzer 2002
Page last updated by Joel Spitzer on August 24, 2003 P110
Why Did I Quit?"
________________________________________
It is pretty funny. People often try to reflect on when and why they started chewing as if thinking that it would answer the daunting question of why they continue to chew. In reality, the reason you start and the reasons you continue are not the same.
Some people start because of peer pressure. But in society today, if peer pressure were going to be the influencing factor, it would be making people quit chewing , not continue to chew.
Some people took up chewing to look older and more mature. How many people in their 30's, 40's, 50's or 60's or beyond want to do everything in their power to look older than they already do?
Others take up chewing out of a sense of rebellion. Their parents, teachers, doctors and other adults told them they couldn't chew. So to show them who was in control, they chewed anyway. Well, how many 60-year-old chewers are there who are chewing today so that they can snub their nose at their 80 to 90 year old parents saying, "you see, you still can't tell me not to chew."
People start for a variety of reasons, but they continue for just one – they became drug addicts, the drug--nicotine. It is interesting though because the same thing happens when the chewer quits. The initial reason that people quit chewing often become secondary in importance to reasons they eventually stay off.
Some people quit to make others happy, or because of non-chewing policies issued at a place of employment. But after quitting, they find they feel better than ever, are calmer, have more energy, have more money, overall are happier and in more control of their own life. Their new reasons may have little bearing to their initial quit reason. In many ways they are better reasons and more lasting. Or, some people who quit for medical risks alone start to realize that not chewing is just a nicer way of life. Sometimes the quality of life becomes more important to them than the concept of length of life.
Whatever your initial reason for quitting was, it is still valid. On top of that there are numerous benefits you may have noticed and some you haven't even thought of yet which are still to be noticed. Some you will never think of but are real anyway. Keep focused on every good reason not to chew. This becomes your ammunition to stay the course, and to ride out those annoying craves or thoughts that can pop out of nowhere.
Whether or not you ever accurately remember why you started to chew, as long as you remember why you quit and why you desire to stay free, you will keep your resolve strong enough to NEVER TAKE ANOTHER DIP!
Joel
© Joel Spitzer 2002
Page last updated by Joel Spitzer on August 24, 2003 P110
April 2009 Hall of Fame Quit Group
Wednesday December 24, 2008
New Quitters:
You may see my name here soon. Do I get to name the group? NoKodiak -0
Supporters:
Bigmoe -307- Get back in here Bizzy, hopefully you slept some anyway. This can be done.
conzach 290 - quit for today
eddykeller - 670
Hydro - Day 17 - Come on April......keep it up.
Pjsmitty - 547, never a better day to quit!!, Who will be first for this group?
dos=366-coming from the April 08 group I know April quitters rule, so get in here and dont let me or yourself down!
Copper<335> Someone scare Bizzy away?
NMB -395- C'mon, bizzy, get in here and quit for today!
Keegan - 18 - Let's see someone put together another 24 hours.
Wednesday December 24, 2008
New Quitters:
You may see my name here soon. Do I get to name the group? NoKodiak -0
Supporters:
Bigmoe -307- Get back in here Bizzy, hopefully you slept some anyway. This can be done.
conzach 290 - quit for today
eddykeller - 670
Hydro - Day 17 - Come on April......keep it up.
Pjsmitty - 547, never a better day to quit!!, Who will be first for this group?
dos=366-coming from the April 08 group I know April quitters rule, so get in here and dont let me or yourself down!
Copper<335> Someone scare Bizzy away?
NMB -395- C'mon, bizzy, get in here and quit for today!
Keegan - 18 - Let's see someone put together another 24 hours.
QUOTE (NoKodiak @ Dec 24 2008, 11:05 AM) 
New Quitters:
You may see my name here soon. Do I get to name the group? NoKodiak -0
You may see my name here soon. Do I get to name the group? NoKodiak -0
Don't toy with us, NoKodiak. You know quitting is the right thing to do. You must be thinking about it, or you wouldn't be here. Now you just need to kick "Want To" into gear. That is the only way it happens. You gotta want it.
April 2009 Hall of Fame Quit Group
Wednesday December 24, 2008
New Quitters:
You may see my name here soon. Do I get to name the group? NoKodiak -0
Bizzy - Day 2 - Last minute shopping is not a good idea. Craves coming and going... but I will not give in
Supporters:
Bigmoe -307- Get back in here Bizzy, hopefully you slept some anyway. This can be done.
conzach 290 - quit for today
eddykeller - 670
Hydro - Day 17 - Come on April......keep it up.
Pjsmitty - 547, never a better day to quit!!, Who will be first for this group?
dos=366-coming from the April 08 group I know April quitters rule, so get in here and dont let me or yourself down!
Copper<335> Someone scare Bizzy away?
NMB -395- C'mon, bizzy, get in here and quit for today!
Keegan - 18 - Let's see someone put together another 24 hours.
kirov 280 Sign in: No tobacco today!
WIll - 182 - c'mon guys, no better time than NOW!
Wednesday December 24, 2008
New Quitters:
You may see my name here soon. Do I get to name the group? NoKodiak -0
Bizzy - Day 2 - Last minute shopping is not a good idea. Craves coming and going... but I will not give in
Supporters:
Bigmoe -307- Get back in here Bizzy, hopefully you slept some anyway. This can be done.
conzach 290 - quit for today
eddykeller - 670
Hydro - Day 17 - Come on April......keep it up.
Pjsmitty - 547, never a better day to quit!!, Who will be first for this group?
dos=366-coming from the April 08 group I know April quitters rule, so get in here and dont let me or yourself down!
Copper<335> Someone scare Bizzy away?
NMB -395- C'mon, bizzy, get in here and quit for today!
Keegan - 18 - Let's see someone put together another 24 hours.
kirov 280 Sign in: No tobacco today!
WIll - 182 - c'mon guys, no better time than NOW!
April 2009 Hall of Fame Quit Group
Wednesday December 24, 2008
New Quitters:
You may see my name here soon. Do I get to name the group? NoKodiak -0
Bizzy - Day 2 - Last minute shopping is not a good idea. Craves coming and going... but I will not give in
GoBeavs - Day 1 - I've been here before. I just want to make it past day 2.
Supporters:
Bigmoe -307- Get back in here Bizzy, hopefully you slept some anyway. This can be done.
conzach 290 - quit for today
eddykeller - 670
Hydro - Day 17 - Come on April......keep it up.
Pjsmitty - 547, never a better day to quit!!, Who will be first for this group?
dos=366-coming from the April 08 group I know April quitters rule, so get in here and dont let me or yourself down!
Copper<335> Someone scare Bizzy away?
NMB -395- C'mon, bizzy, get in here and quit for today!
Keegan - 18 - Let's see someone put together another 24 hours.
kirov 280 Sign in: No tobacco today!
WIll - 182 - c'mon guys, no better time than NOW!
SerenityMan - 35 - Good to see you back, Bizzy! It gets much better real fast!
KevinTN -359 Merry dipless Christmas quitters
Freeman - 299 - Way to go. no kodiak...way to hang out and get your feet wet! Don't rush the quit date, ...plan your quit days or weeks in advance...then jump ALL IN!
Wednesday December 24, 2008
New Quitters:
You may see my name here soon. Do I get to name the group? NoKodiak -0
Bizzy - Day 2 - Last minute shopping is not a good idea. Craves coming and going... but I will not give in
GoBeavs - Day 1 - I've been here before. I just want to make it past day 2.
Supporters:
Bigmoe -307- Get back in here Bizzy, hopefully you slept some anyway. This can be done.
conzach 290 - quit for today
eddykeller - 670
Hydro - Day 17 - Come on April......keep it up.
Pjsmitty - 547, never a better day to quit!!, Who will be first for this group?
dos=366-coming from the April 08 group I know April quitters rule, so get in here and dont let me or yourself down!
Copper<335> Someone scare Bizzy away?
NMB -395- C'mon, bizzy, get in here and quit for today!
Keegan - 18 - Let's see someone put together another 24 hours.
kirov 280 Sign in: No tobacco today!
WIll - 182 - c'mon guys, no better time than NOW!
SerenityMan - 35 - Good to see you back, Bizzy! It gets much better real fast!
KevinTN -359 Merry dipless Christmas quitters
Freeman - 299 - Way to go. no kodiak...way to hang out and get your feet wet! Don't rush the quit date, ...plan your quit days or weeks in advance...then jump ALL IN!
April 2009 Hall of Fame Quit Group
Wednesday December 24, 2008
New Quitters:
You may see my name here soon. Do I get to name the group? NoKodiak -0
Bizzy - Day 2 - Last minute shopping is not a good idea. Craves coming and going... but I will not give in
GoBeavs - Day 1 - I've been here before. I just want to make it past day 2.
Supporters:
Bigmoe -307- Get back in here Bizzy, hopefully you slept some anyway. This can be done.
conzach 290 - quit for today
eddykeller - 670
Hydro - Day 17 - Come on April......keep it up.
Pjsmitty - 547, never a better day to quit!!, Who will be first for this group?
dos=366-coming from the April 08 group I know April quitters rule, so get in here and dont let me or yourself down!
Copper<335> Someone scare Bizzy away?
NMB -395- C'mon, bizzy, get in here and quit for today!
Keegan - 18 - Let's see someone put together another 24 hours.
kirov 280 Sign in: No tobacco today!
WIll - 182 - c'mon guys, no better time than NOW!
SerenityMan - 35 - Good to see you back, Bizzy! It gets much better real fast!
KevinTN -359 Merry dipless Christmas quitters
Freeman - 299 - Way to go. no kodiak...way to hang out and get your feet wet! Don't rush the quit date, ...plan your quit days or weeks in advance...then jump ALL IN!
JoeIndo - 187 - YES YOU CAN! Merry Christmas! My first big hol w/ no dip! You CAN do this. All of you, Hang Tough!
April 2009 Hall of Fame Quit Group
Thursday December 25, 2008
New Quitters:
Bizzy - Day 3 - Merry Christmas
Supporters:
JoeIndo - 187 - YES YOU CAN! Merry Christmas! My first big hol w/ no dip! You CAN do this. All of you, Hang Tough!
Bigmoe -308- Welcome back GoBeavs. To do this on Christmas is quite a feat. Be strong.
Keegan - Day 19. 'Tis the Season for taking your life back.
Pjsmitty - 548, I'll say it again, Never a better day to be quit.
Hydro - Day 18.....let's go April.
Freeman - 300 individual days of choosing not to dip. here we go fellas, Merry Christmas to you and your families!
Collie -326- Being dip free is the best present you can give yourself!
Copper<336>Merry Christmas, quitters!
7Days - 1157 - Merry Christmas Quitters! This is my 4th Christmas morning without a wad of poison in my face! Stick with it New Quitters! It's hard at first, then it stays hard. You are never done quitting. I had a craving a few weeks ago. Couldn't believe it.
NMB -396- Merry Christmas! No dipping today!
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Thursday December 25, 2008
New Quitters:
Bizzy - Day 3 - Merry Christmas
Supporters:
JoeIndo - 187 - YES YOU CAN! Merry Christmas! My first big hol w/ no dip! You CAN do this. All of you, Hang Tough!
Bigmoe -308- Welcome back GoBeavs. To do this on Christmas is quite a feat. Be strong.
Keegan - Day 19. 'Tis the Season for taking your life back.
Pjsmitty - 548, I'll say it again, Never a better day to be quit.
Hydro - Day 18.....let's go April.
Freeman - 300 individual days of choosing not to dip. here we go fellas, Merry Christmas to you and your families!
Collie -326- Being dip free is the best present you can give yourself!
Copper<336>Merry Christmas, quitters!
7Days - 1157 - Merry Christmas Quitters! This is my 4th Christmas morning without a wad of poison in my face! Stick with it New Quitters! It's hard at first, then it stays hard. You are never done quitting. I had a craving a few weeks ago. Couldn't believe it.
NMB -396- Merry Christmas! No dipping today!
[/quote]
April 2009 Hall of Fame Quit Group
Thursday December 25, 2008
New Quitters:
Bizzy - Day 3 - Merry Christmas
GoBeavs - Day 2 Merry Christmas to All of You.
Supporters:
JoeIndo - 187 - YES YOU CAN! Merry Christmas! My first big hol w/ no dip! You CAN do this. All of you, Hang Tough!
Bigmoe -308- Welcome back GoBeavs. To do this on Christmas is quite a feat. Be strong.
Keegan - Day 19. 'Tis the Season for taking your life back.
Pjsmitty - 548, I'll say it again, Never a better day to be quit.
Hydro - Day 18.....let's go April.
Freeman - 300 individual days of choosing not to dip. here we go fellas, Merry Christmas to you and your families!
Collie -326- Being dip free is the best present you can give yourself!
Copper<336>Merry Christmas, quitters!
7Days - 1157 - Merry Christmas Quitters! This is my 4th Christmas morning without a wad of poison in my face! Stick with it New Quitters! It's hard at first, then it stays hard. You are never done quitting. I had a craving a few weeks ago. Couldn't believe it.
NMB -396- Merry Christmas! No dipping today!
Thursday December 25, 2008
New Quitters:
Bizzy - Day 3 - Merry Christmas
GoBeavs - Day 2 Merry Christmas to All of You.
Supporters:
JoeIndo - 187 - YES YOU CAN! Merry Christmas! My first big hol w/ no dip! You CAN do this. All of you, Hang Tough!
Bigmoe -308- Welcome back GoBeavs. To do this on Christmas is quite a feat. Be strong.
Keegan - Day 19. 'Tis the Season for taking your life back.
Pjsmitty - 548, I'll say it again, Never a better day to be quit.
Hydro - Day 18.....let's go April.
Freeman - 300 individual days of choosing not to dip. here we go fellas, Merry Christmas to you and your families!
Collie -326- Being dip free is the best present you can give yourself!
Copper<336>Merry Christmas, quitters!
7Days - 1157 - Merry Christmas Quitters! This is my 4th Christmas morning without a wad of poison in my face! Stick with it New Quitters! It's hard at first, then it stays hard. You are never done quitting. I had a craving a few weeks ago. Couldn't believe it.
NMB -396- Merry Christmas! No dipping today!
Truckerick - 438 - "Merry Christmas" & "God Bless Us, Every One!"
imskratty - 687 - Merry Christmas. Congrats for quitting over the holidays, that is tough but you can do it!
April 2009 Hall of Fame Quit Group
Thursday December 25, 2008
New Quitters:
Bizzy - Day 3 - Merry Christmas
GoBeavs - Day 2 Merry Christmas to All of You.
Supporters:
JoeIndo - 187 - YES YOU CAN! Merry Christmas! My first big hol w/ no dip! You CAN do this. All of you, Hang Tough!
Bigmoe -308- Welcome back GoBeavs. To do this on Christmas is quite a feat. Be strong.
Keegan - Day 19. 'Tis the Season for taking your life back.
Pjsmitty - 548, I'll say it again, Never a better day to be quit.
Hydro - Day 18.....let's go April.
Freeman - 300 individual days of choosing not to dip. here we go fellas, Merry Christmas to you and your families!
Collie -326- Being dip free is the best present you can give yourself!
Copper<336>Merry Christmas, quitters!
7Days - 1157 - Merry Christmas Quitters! This is my 4th Christmas morning without a wad of poison in my face! Stick with it New Quitters! It's hard at first, then it stays hard. You are never done quitting. I had a craving a few weeks ago. Couldn't believe it.
NMB -396- Merry Christmas! No dipping today!
Truckerick - 438 - "Merry Christmas" & "God Bless Us, Every One!"
conzach 291 - give yourself the gift of being dipless
imskratty - 687 - Merry Christmas. Congrats for quitting over the holidays, that is tough but you can do it!
nomas60 -- 227 -- First Christmas in 23 years without dip !!
Hi all. I'm new to the site and could use some direction. Hopefully I am posting in the right section. My quit date is officially today, 12/26/2008. First, am I posting in the right area? Second, are there support groups that I can find in my area? And also, any advice is greatly needed and appreciated. I have struggled with the Bear for over 10 years and I NEED to be done NOW. Thanks.
QUOTE (Surfer76 @ Dec 26 2008, 03:51 AM)
Hi all. I'm new to the site and could use some direction. Hopefully I am posting in the right section. My quit date is officially today, 12/26/2008. First, am I posting in the right area? Second, are there support groups that I can find in my area? And also, any advice is greatly needed and appreciated. I have struggled with the Bear for over 10 years and I NEED to be done NOW. Thanks.
Surfer, right place right time. I will post you in roll. Read the roll call instructions. You'll figure it out. Welcome to freedome. Always a great choice.
Bigmoe
April 2009 Hall of Fame Quit Group
Friday December 26, 2008
New Quitters:
Surfer76 -1-
Bizzy - Day 4 - Hey Surfer... Good to see another person join the group
Supporters:
Bigmoe -309- Welcome gentlemen to the gift that keeps on giving each and every day.
Hydro - Day 19....Welcome surfer. Hang in there...a couple more days and it all gets better.
NMB -397- Welcome, Surfer! You will not regret your decision to quit!
nomas -- 228 -- Welcome surfer. You're giving yourself a belated christmas gift
Friday December 26, 2008
New Quitters:
Surfer76 -1-
Bizzy - Day 4 - Hey Surfer... Good to see another person join the group
Supporters:
Bigmoe -309- Welcome gentlemen to the gift that keeps on giving each and every day.
Hydro - Day 19....Welcome surfer. Hang in there...a couple more days and it all gets better.
NMB -397- Welcome, Surfer! You will not regret your decision to quit!
nomas -- 228 -- Welcome surfer. You're giving yourself a belated christmas gift
April 2009 Hall of Fame Quit Group
Friday December 26, 2008
New Quitters:
Surfer76 -1-
Bizzy - Day 4 - Hey Surfer... Good to see another person join the group
GoBeavs - Day3
Supporters:
Bigmoe -309- Welcome gentlemen to the gift that keeps on giving each and every day.
Hydro - Day 19....Welcome surfer. Hang in there...a couple more days and it all gets better.
NMB -397- Welcome, Surfer! You will not regret your decision to quit!
nomas -- 228 -- Welcome surfer. You're giving yourself a belated christmas gift
kirov 282 No tobacco today.
Friday December 26, 2008
New Quitters:
Surfer76 -1-
Bizzy - Day 4 - Hey Surfer... Good to see another person join the group
GoBeavs - Day3
Supporters:
Bigmoe -309- Welcome gentlemen to the gift that keeps on giving each and every day.
Hydro - Day 19....Welcome surfer. Hang in there...a couple more days and it all gets better.
NMB -397- Welcome, Surfer! You will not regret your decision to quit!
nomas -- 228 -- Welcome surfer. You're giving yourself a belated christmas gift
kirov 282 No tobacco today.
QUOTE (Surfer76 @ Dec 26 2008, 03:51 AM)
Hi all. I'm new to the site and could use some direction. Hopefully I am posting in the right section. My quit date is officially today, 12/26/2008. First, am I posting in the right area? Second, are there support groups that I can find in my area? And also, any advice is greatly needed and appreciated. I have struggled with the Bear for over 10 years and I NEED to be done NOW. Thanks.
Welcome Surfer and Newbies,
I've was dipping for 21 years and have been quit for 426 days now and I feel like I've been reborn. To follow through with this group, full speed ahead, truly intending to once and for all put this beast to bed, is the best decision you could make in your life (well, actually, never starting to dip could have been the best decision, but there's no need to go there).
I recommend that you do the following:
Read, read, read and then read some more...of the information on this site. Read all of it. When ever you have spare time, read. There is so much content, coming from so many different angles, that it can completely overwhelm you. As you read more and more, you begin to digest the fact that for the past (insert number) years, you have slowly, methodically and deliberately been killing yourself, and destroying your life and your families as they hung on. Perhaps that appears strong, but for me that was the case. As you begin to read and learn more, you may find out that you were more controlled than you even realized.
I really encourage everyone new to read information related to Jenny Kern. My wife has said that she has never seen me cry. Jenny Kern's story made me cry. Start at this link. Make sure you read her note to Matt, and see if you can find her diaries. They cronical her husbands last 7 months (time from when he first found he had dip-caused mouth cancer, to the day he died), plus it follows the 3-4 years after his death and what it did to his family. See this link.
Intro by 7 iron and Jenny Kern
Read the HOF and member articles in the library. Read the Cafe posts daily, and when you post in our HOF, go back to your last post and see if there are any new message that can inspire. There are a lot of veteran quitters that will send tidbits that really help and inspire.
Number 2 - post roll call everyday. This is your pledge that you will remain dip free throughout the day. If you decide you want to take a dip, you must call all of your HOF brothers and get approval to have a dip. This brings us to the next thing. Get phone numbers of your brothers and use them. DO NOT be afraid to do this. Anyone in our group will be glad to give you their number, and if you are having a difficult time, call them. They will talk you through it and by the time you are off the phone, your crave will be gone.
You will find as time goes by, and the insanity passes, that these members have helped you to save your life, and as I am here, you will have a strong desire to "Pay it Forward", and help others as you have been helped.
I recommend you start by remembering a few short things.
Everyday you wake up say to yourself:
"TODAY, I will not dip. I'll worry about tomorrow tomorrow." and "Any excuse that says it's okay to have even 1 dip, is an addictive lie."
The worst part is day 1-3. This is when you are fighting the chemical dependency. Your body is craving what you have trained it to crave for so many years. When you get through the 1st 3-4 days, it does slowly get better. Some members like to use the expression, "Enjoy the Suck, " because it sucks, and it's the price you pay for what you have done to yourself, but knowing where you will be going, and the fact that you won't be coming back, they are saying enjoy it for you won't see it again.
Lastly, if you want someone to talk to, PM me anytime. I'll be glad to send my phone number if you would like it. It's a good practice to get as many numbers as you can. If you feel like there is someone that you are developing a bond with, ask them for their number and give them a call.
Welcome to the group. I hope this is as wonderful of a ride for you as it has been for me.
Brian
QUOTE (Bigmoe @ Dec 26 2008, 05:40 AM)
QUOTE (Surfer76 @ Dec 26 2008, 03:51 AM)
Hi all. I'm new to the site and could use some direction. Hopefully I am posting in the right section. My quit date is officially today, 12/26/2008. First, am I posting in the right area? Second, are there support groups that I can find in my area? And also, any advice is greatly needed and appreciated. I have struggled with the Bear for over 10 years and I NEED to be done NOW. Thanks.
Surfer, right place right time. I will post you in roll. Read the roll call instructions. You'll figure it out. Welcome to freedome. Always a great choice.
Bigmoe
Welcome, Surfer. You are getting lots of good advice here. I just want to re-state - You only need to quit for today. That is your one and only job. Quit for today. Today. Quit.
Just ate an entire bag of beef jerky at work. I think I will need to drink about 8 gallons of water today 
QUOTE (Surfer76 @ Dec 26 2008, 03:51 AM)
Second, are there support groups that I can find in my area?
If you want some face-to-face support group meetings, call your local hospital. They will have it, if you are persistent enough to insist finding the right person to talk to.
That was how I found this site. I was looking for support groups in my area. When I found QSSN, I got so busy being involved here, that I forgot all about live groups.
Surfer, they say you can't give what you don't have. I only have 37 days Copenhagen-free, so I can't say I have experience. I will tell you , though, that these guys will only tell you the truth, and you will never be able to B.S. them. They will always encourage you and will always understand you in a way that no non-addict ever could.
This is the safest place on earth for me, when it comes to tobacco.
Stick around for a few days and I think you'll fell the same
April 2009 Hall of Fame Quit Group
Friday December 26, 2008
New Quitters:
Surfer76 -1-
Bizzy - Day 4 - Hey Surfer... Good to see another person join the group
GoBeavs - Day3
Supporters:
Bigmoe -309- Welcome gentlemen to the gift that keeps on giving each and every day.
Hydro - Day 19....Welcome surfer. Hang in there...a couple more days and it all gets better.
NMB -397- Welcome, Surfer! You will not regret your decision to quit!
nomas -- 228 -- Welcome surfer. You're giving yourself a belated christmas gift
kirov 282 No tobacco today.
Copper<337> Way to go, Surfer! Welcome to the quittin' club.
fitbutstupid - 426 - Best Christmas present you can give yourself and your loved one.
Truckerick - 439 - Staying quit, one day at a time!
Daddy-O - 314 - Bizzy's farts are going to clear a room or two tonite! At least he will stay quit like the rest of us. No excuses for dipping this weekend.
JoeIndo - 189 - Guys, you can do this. Surfer, we've been exactly where you are, every one of us. It ain't easy but it's the best thing you can to for yourself. We'll help. You can send a PM (personal message) to anyone and we'll respond. Merry Holidays dudes & dudettes from the land of no snow!
Freeman - 301, all April, it seems like yesterday now. I certainly remember. Discipline measured in ounces, regret measured in tons. don't let this opportunity to FINALLY QUIT for good slip by again. Make it count. You start by CHOOSING not to dip, one day at a time, and then respecting and standing by your intelligent decision.
Thanks everyone for the encouragement. So far, so good today. I have no product on me, and I won't be chewing tonight as I have to work a very rare night shift starting in an hour. Going forward, how do I "post roll call" each day? Thanks.
QUOTE (Surfer76 @ Dec 26 2008, 09:46 PM)
Thanks everyone for the encouragement. So far, so good today. I have no product on me, and I won't be chewing tonight as I have to work a very rare night shift starting in an hour. Going forward, how do I "post roll call" each day? Thanks.
HOW TO POST ROLL CALL:
Step 1 - Find the most recent Roll Call in your quit group.*
Step 2 - Click on the "Reply" button in the bottom right hand corner of that Roll Call.
Step 3 - Highlight then delete all of the first line of text which reads something like this: [ quote name=........... ]
Step 4 - Highlight then delete all of the last line of text which reads: [ /quote ].
Step 5 - Type your info after the last name in the first group of names (the second group of names is for supporters of your group's members).**
Step 6 - Below the box you just typed in, scroll down and click on the "Add Reply" button.
Step 7 - Pat yourself on the back, because you have just made a solemn promise to your fellow quitters that you will do whatever it takes today not to use tobacco.
Step 8 - Come back tomorrow and we'll do it again!
These instructions can be found just below your quit group... Good Luck and don't worry if ya mess up, one of the Supporters will be along and fix it...
Your doing great, just keep it up ok.. You worry about quitting and we will worry about fixing the roll call.
April 2009 Hall of Fame Quit Group
Saturday December 27, 2008
New Quitters:
GoBeavs - Day 4. Today feels better than yesterday.
Supporters:
Copper<338> If you need anything, shoot me a PM. I am here most all the time.
Bigmoe -310- Have a plan this weekend. Keep phone numbers handy in case.
Hydro - Day 20....keep it quit April.
fitbutstupid - 427 - Just "Today!"
T5 - 282 April is a great month to celebrate 100 days of bein dip free! Just keep it quit one day at a time.
Pjsmitty - 550, Where be the newbies
Saturday December 27, 2008
New Quitters:
GoBeavs - Day 4. Today feels better than yesterday.
Supporters:
Copper<338> If you need anything, shoot me a PM. I am here most all the time.
Bigmoe -310- Have a plan this weekend. Keep phone numbers handy in case.
Hydro - Day 20....keep it quit April.
fitbutstupid - 427 - Just "Today!"
T5 - 282 April is a great month to celebrate 100 days of bein dip free! Just keep it quit one day at a time.
Pjsmitty - 550, Where be the newbies
April 2009 Hall of Fame Quit Group
Saturday December 27, 2008
New Quitters:
GoBeavs - Day 4. Today feels better than yesterday.
Surfer76 - Day 2. My body wanted to buy chew this morning, didn't and I won't today.
Supporters:
Copper<338> If you need anything, shoot me a PM. I am here most all the time.
Bigmoe -310- Have a plan this weekend. Keep phone numbers handy in case.
Hydro - Day 20....keep it quit April.
fitbutstupid - 427 - Just "Today!"
T5 - 282 April is a great month to celebrate 100 days of bein dip free! Just keep it quit one day at a time.
Pjsmitty - 550, Where be the newbies
kirov 283 I won't won't put that nasty shit in my mouth today.
rodeo timer - 834 hang tough April, do you have a plan for dealing with craves? work your plan, if you need help or a phone number, send a pm, or give me a shout!...
Brownie89- 65- you can do it if you put your mind to it
dos=369-it is a helluva good day to stay quit! nice work GoBeavs!
Jake021700 - 369 - Stay Quit. You'll be glad later that you did!
NMB -398- Today's a great day to be quit!
April 2009 Hall of Fame Quit Group
Saturday December 27, 2008
New Quitters:
GoBeavs - Day 4. Today feels better than yesterday.
Surfer76 - Day 2. My body wanted to buy chew this morning, didn't and I won't today.
notgod - 1
Supporters:
Copper<338> If you need anything, shoot me a PM. I am here most all the time.
Bigmoe -310- Have a plan this weekend. Keep phone numbers handy in case.
Hydro - Day 20....keep it quit April.
fitbutstupid - 427 - Just "Today!"
T5 - 282 April is a great month to celebrate 100 days of bein dip free! Just keep it quit one day at a time.
Pjsmitty - 550, Where be the newbies
kirov 283 I won't won't put that nasty shit in my mouth today.
rodeo timer - 834 hang tough April, do you have a plan for dealing with craves? work your plan, if you need help or a phone number, send a pm, or give me a shout!...
Brownie89- 65- you can do it if you put your mind to it
dos=369-it is a helluva good day to stay quit! nice work GoBeavs!
Jake021700 - 369 - Stay Quit. You'll be glad later that you did!
NMB -398- Today's a great day to be quit!
April 2009 Hall of Fame Quit Group
Saturday December 27, 2008
New Quitters:
GoBeavs - Day 4. Today feels better than yesterday.
Surfer76 - Day 2. My body wanted to buy chew this morning, didn't and I won't today.
notgod - 1
Supporters:
Copper<338> If you need anything, shoot me a PM. I am here most all the time.
Bigmoe -310- Have a plan this weekend. Keep phone numbers handy in case.
Hydro - Day 20....keep it quit April.
fitbutstupid - 427 - Just "Today!"
T5 - 282 April is a great month to celebrate 100 days of bein dip free! Just keep it quit one day at a time.
Pjsmitty - 550, Where be the newbies
kirov 283 I won't won't put that nasty shit in my mouth today.
rodeo timer - 834 hang tough April, do you have a plan for dealing with craves? work your plan, if you need help or a phone number, send a pm, or give me a shout!...
Brownie89- 65- you can do it if you put your mind to it
dos=369-it is a helluva good day to stay quit! nice work GoBeavs!
Jake021700 - 369 - Stay Quit. You'll be glad later that you did!
NMB -398- Today's a great day to be quit!
Freeman - 302 Have a plan fellas. Welcome notgod! Way to take the first step. No chew for me today.
JoeIndo - 190 - One day at'a time guys. One day at'a time...
conzach 293 do it dipless
Saturday December 27, 2008
New Quitters:
GoBeavs - Day 4. Today feels better than yesterday.
Surfer76 - Day 2. My body wanted to buy chew this morning, didn't and I won't today.
notgod - 1
Supporters:
Copper<338> If you need anything, shoot me a PM. I am here most all the time.
Bigmoe -310- Have a plan this weekend. Keep phone numbers handy in case.
Hydro - Day 20....keep it quit April.
fitbutstupid - 427 - Just "Today!"
T5 - 282 April is a great month to celebrate 100 days of bein dip free! Just keep it quit one day at a time.
Pjsmitty - 550, Where be the newbies
kirov 283 I won't won't put that nasty shit in my mouth today.
rodeo timer - 834 hang tough April, do you have a plan for dealing with craves? work your plan, if you need help or a phone number, send a pm, or give me a shout!...
Brownie89- 65- you can do it if you put your mind to it
dos=369-it is a helluva good day to stay quit! nice work GoBeavs!
Jake021700 - 369 - Stay Quit. You'll be glad later that you did!
NMB -398- Today's a great day to be quit!
Freeman - 302 Have a plan fellas. Welcome notgod! Way to take the first step. No chew for me today.
JoeIndo - 190 - One day at'a time guys. One day at'a time...
conzach 293 do it dipless
April 2009 Hall of Fame Quit Group
Sunday December 28, 2008
New Quitters:
Bizzy - Day 5 & 6 - Power went out yesterday and no internet
Supporters:
Copper<339> You have two choices today. You can be a man and fight this addiction, or you can cave in your pink panties.
JoeIndo - 190 - Copper, you da man! Boys and Girlz - I agree with this dude
Make no mistake, this is an attainable goal...
dos=370-do you really want to quit? that means postin on weekends and holidays then!
letsGoOn2 - 131 days - Think of craves as the burn that you get during a workout. Keep on pushing - it'll get easier and you'll be stronger for it.
Bigmoe -311- Go ahead and tell everyone you see that you quit. Then you'll be that much more embarassed when you cave. Man up.
Sunday December 28, 2008
New Quitters:
Bizzy - Day 5 & 6 - Power went out yesterday and no internet
Supporters:
Copper<339> You have two choices today. You can be a man and fight this addiction, or you can cave in your pink panties.
JoeIndo - 190 - Copper, you da man! Boys and Girlz - I agree with this dude
Make no mistake, this is an attainable goal...dos=370-do you really want to quit? that means postin on weekends and holidays then!
letsGoOn2 - 131 days - Think of craves as the burn that you get during a workout. Keep on pushing - it'll get easier and you'll be stronger for it.
Bigmoe -311- Go ahead and tell everyone you see that you quit. Then you'll be that much more embarassed when you cave. Man up.
April 2009 Hall of Fame Quit Group
Sunday December 28, 2008
New Quitters:
Bizzy - Day 5 & 6 - Power went out yesterday and no internet
GoBeavs - Day 5 All right! How you doing Surfer? You can do this!
Supporters:
Copper<339> You have two choices today. You can be a man and fight this addiction, or you can cave in your pink panties.
JoeIndo - 190 - Copper, you da man! Boys and Girlz - I agree with this dude Make no mistake, this is an attainable goal...
dos=370-do you really want to quit? that means postin on weekends and holidays then!
letsGoOn2 - 131 days - Think of craves as the burn that you get during a workout. Keep on pushing - it'll get easier and you'll be stronger for it.
Bigmoe -311- Go ahead and tell everyone you see that you quit. Then you'll be that much more embarassed when you cave. Man up.
fitbutstupid - 428 - Good thought Bigmoe. It's called "Close the Doors" and "Burn your Boats." You should go into the HOF speeches and member articles and find out what this means.
Will - 186 - good job, Bizzy - stick with it!
Sunday December 28, 2008
New Quitters:
Bizzy - Day 5 & 6 - Power went out yesterday and no internet
GoBeavs - Day 5 All right! How you doing Surfer? You can do this!
Supporters:
Copper<339> You have two choices today. You can be a man and fight this addiction, or you can cave in your pink panties.
JoeIndo - 190 - Copper, you da man! Boys and Girlz - I agree with this dude
Make no mistake, this is an attainable goal...dos=370-do you really want to quit? that means postin on weekends and holidays then!
letsGoOn2 - 131 days - Think of craves as the burn that you get during a workout. Keep on pushing - it'll get easier and you'll be stronger for it.
Bigmoe -311- Go ahead and tell everyone you see that you quit. Then you'll be that much more embarassed when you cave. Man up.
fitbutstupid - 428 - Good thought Bigmoe. It's called "Close the Doors" and "Burn your Boats." You should go into the HOF speeches and member articles and find out what this means.
Will - 186 - good job, Bizzy - stick with it!
April 2009 Hall of Fame Quit Group
Sunday December 28, 2008
New Quitters:
Bizzy - Day 5 & 6 - Power went out yesterday and no internet
GoBeavs - Day 5 All right! How you doing Surfer? You can do this!
Surfer76 - Day 3- Thanks Beavs and everyone else. No KodiBear today. Meant to have checked in earlier, slept in, then had to work, just got off. Made it home without stopping for chew.
Supporters:
Copper<339> You have two choices today. You can be a man and fight this addiction, or you can cave in your pink panties.
JoeIndo - 190 - Copper, you da man! Boys and Girlz - I agree with this dude
Make no mistake, this is an attainable goal...dos=370-do you really want to quit? that means postin on weekends and holidays then!
letsGoOn2 - 131 days - Think of craves as the burn that you get during a workout. Keep on pushing - it'll get easier and you'll be stronger for it.
Bigmoe -311- Go ahead and tell everyone you see that you quit. Then you'll be that much more embarassed when you cave. Man up.
fitbutstupid - 428 - Good thought Bigmoe. It's called "Close the Doors" and "Burn your Boats." You should go into the HOF speeches and member articles and find out what this means.
Will - 186 - good job, Bizzy - stick with it!
theDevil - 363 - You can do this - Go Ducks
Truckerick - 441 - Staying quit is a "Full Time Occupation." Are you willing to make the commitment?
NMB -399- I have made the commitment to quit full time!
April 2009 Hall of Fame Quit Group
Sunday December 28, 2008
New Quitters:
Bizzy - Day 5 & 6 - Power went out yesterday and no internet
GoBeavs - Day 5 All right! How you doing Surfer? You can do this!
Surfer76 - Day 3- Thanks Beavs and everyone else. No KodiBear today. Meant to have checked in earlier, slept in, then had to work, just got off. Made it home without stopping for chew.
Capneedle - Day 1 - Rough day, but this group helped me in the past, and hopefully again.
Supporters:
Copper<339> You have two choices today. You can be a man and fight this addiction, or you can cave in your pink panties.
JoeIndo - 190 - Copper, you da man! Boys and Girlz - I agree with this dude Make no mistake, this is an attainable goal...
dos=370-do you really want to quit? that means postin on weekends and holidays then!
letsGoOn2 - 131 days - Think of craves as the burn that you get during a workout. Keep on pushing - it'll get easier and you'll be stronger for it.
Bigmoe -311- Go ahead and tell everyone you see that you quit. Then you'll be that much more embarassed when you cave. Man up.
fitbutstupid - 428 - Good thought Bigmoe. It's called "Close the Doors" and "Burn your Boats." You should go into the HOF speeches and member articles and find out what this means.
Will - 186 - good job, Bizzy - stick with it!
theDevil - 363 - You can do this - Go Ducks
Truckerick - 441 - Staying quit is a "Full Time Occupation." Are you willing to make the commitment?
NMB -399- I have made the commitment to quit full time!
Sunday December 28, 2008
New Quitters:
Bizzy - Day 5 & 6 - Power went out yesterday and no internet
GoBeavs - Day 5 All right! How you doing Surfer? You can do this!
Surfer76 - Day 3- Thanks Beavs and everyone else. No KodiBear today. Meant to have checked in earlier, slept in, then had to work, just got off. Made it home without stopping for chew.
Capneedle - Day 1 - Rough day, but this group helped me in the past, and hopefully again.
Supporters:
Copper<339> You have two choices today. You can be a man and fight this addiction, or you can cave in your pink panties.
JoeIndo - 190 - Copper, you da man! Boys and Girlz - I agree with this dude
Make no mistake, this is an attainable goal...dos=370-do you really want to quit? that means postin on weekends and holidays then!
letsGoOn2 - 131 days - Think of craves as the burn that you get during a workout. Keep on pushing - it'll get easier and you'll be stronger for it.
Bigmoe -311- Go ahead and tell everyone you see that you quit. Then you'll be that much more embarassed when you cave. Man up.
fitbutstupid - 428 - Good thought Bigmoe. It's called "Close the Doors" and "Burn your Boats." You should go into the HOF speeches and member articles and find out what this means.
Will - 186 - good job, Bizzy - stick with it!
theDevil - 363 - You can do this - Go Ducks
Truckerick - 441 - Staying quit is a "Full Time Occupation." Are you willing to make the commitment?
NMB -399- I have made the commitment to quit full time!
April 2009 Hall of Fame Quit Group
Monday, December 29, 2008
New Quitters:
Bizzy - Day 7 - Couldn't sleep last night... haven't had too much trouble sleeping lately except for last night.
Supporters:
mylilsecret - 726 Don't let a girl beat you at your quit, k? You can do this, Capneedle, Surfer76, GoBeavs & Bizzy!
Bigmoe -312- You boys better listen to the lady and quit! After nearly two years quit, she knows.
letsGoOn2 132 - Keep on doing what you're doing. One day at a time.
Jamie 146- New Year Coming, what a great way to start off the New Year, you are doing this!
Copper<340> Listen to her. She may be pretty, but she will leave a whoopin' on you you won't forget.
medic103--354, keep up the quit guys and you will be proud of what you have done
Monday, December 29, 2008
New Quitters:
Bizzy - Day 7 - Couldn't sleep last night... haven't had too much trouble sleeping lately except for last night.
Supporters:
mylilsecret - 726 Don't let a girl beat you at your quit, k? You can do this, Capneedle, Surfer76, GoBeavs & Bizzy!
Bigmoe -312- You boys better listen to the lady and quit! After nearly two years quit, she knows.
letsGoOn2 132 - Keep on doing what you're doing. One day at a time.
Jamie 146- New Year Coming, what a great way to start off the New Year, you are doing this!
Copper<340> Listen to her. She may be pretty, but she will leave a whoopin' on you you won't forget.
medic103--354, keep up the quit guys and you will be proud of what you have done
QUOTE (bizzy @ Dec 29 2008, 08:04 AM)
Bizzy - Day 7 - Couldn't sleep last night... haven't had too much trouble sleeping lately except for last night.
Are you cutting the caffeine out of your life for now. Remember, now that nicotine is out of your life the caffeine can have its full effect as a stimulant.
QUOTE (Muddler @ Dec 29 2008, 09:17 AM)
QUOTE (bizzy @ Dec 29 2008, 08:04 AM)
Bizzy - Day 7 - Couldn't sleep last night... haven't had too much trouble sleeping lately except for last night.
Are you cutting the caffeine out of your life for now. Remember, now that nicotine is out of your life the caffeine can have its full effect as a stimulant.
I have cut my caffeine intake but I probably need to cut it even more. I had a cup of coffee this morning because I forgot to bring a Diet Mt. Dew to work with me today. That was probably my 5th cup of coffee in my entire life.
I will probably try to keep it to 1 bottle of diet dew or 1 cup of coffee per day. I was thinking about which is worse overall to drink everyday. What do you guys think, is coffee or diet soda worse for you? I would think that diet soda is worse but I guess I could be wrong.
April 2009 Hall of Fame Quit Group
Monday, December 29, 2008
New Quitters:
Bizzy - Day 7 - Couldn't sleep last night... haven't had too much trouble sleeping lately except for last night.
GoBeavs - Day 6. Good Job Bizzy! Crikey. theDevil....that was a low blow atleast you didn't post the score...
Supporters:
mylilsecret - 726 Don't let a girl beat you at your quit, k? You can do this, Capneedle, Surfer76, GoBeavs & Bizzy!
Bigmoe -312- You boys better listen to the lady and quit! After nearly two years quit, she knows.
letsGoOn2 132 - Keep on doing what you're doing. One day at a time.
Jamie 146- New Year Coming, what a great way to start off the New Year, you are doing this!
Copper<340> Listen to her. She may be pretty, but she will leave a whoopin' on you you won't forget.
medic103--354, keep up the quit guys and you will be proud of what you have done
nomas60 -- 225 -- is it hard. you bet. is it worth it . Absolutely no question.
dos=371-its OK Bizzy. havin a dip wont help your sleepin problems or anything else for that matter.
Doof - 198 - Quit. Your stomach will thank you, too.
Pjsmitty -551, good job making it to a week. It's all down hill from here. Don't give up
rodeo timer - 836 hang in there April...did everyone make it through the weekend?
NMB -400- You will never regret your decision to quit, I promise!
Monday, December 29, 2008
New Quitters:
Bizzy - Day 7 - Couldn't sleep last night... haven't had too much trouble sleeping lately except for last night.
GoBeavs - Day 6. Good Job Bizzy! Crikey. theDevil....that was a low blow
atleast you didn't post the score... Supporters:
mylilsecret - 726 Don't let a girl beat you at your quit, k? You can do this, Capneedle, Surfer76, GoBeavs & Bizzy!
Bigmoe -312- You boys better listen to the lady and quit! After nearly two years quit, she knows.
letsGoOn2 132 - Keep on doing what you're doing. One day at a time.
Jamie 146- New Year Coming, what a great way to start off the New Year, you are doing this!
Copper<340> Listen to her. She may be pretty, but she will leave a whoopin' on you you won't forget.
medic103--354, keep up the quit guys and you will be proud of what you have done
nomas60 -- 225 -- is it hard. you bet. is it worth it . Absolutely no question.
dos=371-its OK Bizzy. havin a dip wont help your sleepin problems or anything else for that matter.
Doof - 198 - Quit. Your stomach will thank you, too.
Pjsmitty -551, good job making it to a week. It's all down hill from here. Don't give up
rodeo timer - 836 hang in there April...did everyone make it through the weekend?
NMB -400- You will never regret your decision to quit, I promise!
QUOTE (bizzy @ Dec 29 2008, 11:13 AM)
[... What do you guys think, is coffee or diet soda worse for you? I would think that diet soda is worse but I guess I could be wrong.
Bizzy, you'll probably get different opinions on this so the first answer (mine) is likely to be the one that "wins"....diet soda is way worse for you than coffee.
April 2009 Hall of Fame Quit Group
Monday, December 29, 2008
New Quitters:
Bizzy - Day 7 - Couldn't sleep last night... haven't had too much trouble sleeping lately except for last night.
GoBeavs - Day 6. Good Job Bizzy! Crikey. theDevil....that was a low blow
atleast you didn't post the score... Sgreath - Day FRICKEN 1 - After a 4 day run w/o the junk I failed today. Back on the horse now, more fog, restlessness.
Supporters:
mylilsecret - 726 Don't let a girl beat you at your quit, k? You can do this, Capneedle, Surfer76, GoBeavs & Bizzy!
Bigmoe -312- You boys better listen to the lady and quit! After nearly two years quit, she knows.
letsGoOn2 132 - Keep on doing what you're doing. One day at a time.
Jamie 146- New Year Coming, what a great way to start off the New Year, you are doing this!
Copper<340> Listen to her. She may be pretty, but she will leave a whoopin' on you you won't forget.
medic103--354, keep up the quit guys and you will be proud of what you have done
nomas60 -- 225 -- is it hard. you bet. is it worth it . Absolutely no question.
dos=371-its OK Bizzy. havin a dip wont help your sleepin problems or anything else for that matter.
Doof - 198 - Quit. Your stomach will thank you, too.
Pjsmitty -551, good job making it to a week. It's all down hill from here. Don't give up
rodeo timer - 836 hang in there April...did everyone make it through the weekend?
NMB -400- You will never regret your decision to quit, I promise!
April 2009 Hall of Fame Quit Group
Monday, December 29, 2008
New Quitters:
Bizzy - Day 7 - Couldn't sleep last night... haven't had too much trouble sleeping lately except for last night.
GoBeavs - Day 6. Good Job Bizzy! Crikey. theDevil....that was a low blow
atleast you didn't post the score... Sgreath - Day FRICKEN 1 - After a 4 day run w/o the junk I failed today. Back on the horse now, more fog, restlessness.
Surfer76 - Day 4 - I actually went to bed the same time as the rest of my family last night, didn't stay up for that last chew. Now going through the reasons why I will not chew today. Thanks for the support.
Supporters:
mylilsecret - 726 Don't let a girl beat you at your quit, k? You can do this, Capneedle, Surfer76, GoBeavs & Bizzy!
Bigmoe -312- You boys better listen to the lady and quit! After nearly two years quit, she knows.
letsGoOn2 132 - Keep on doing what you're doing. One day at a time.
Jamie 146- New Year Coming, what a great way to start off the New Year, you are doing this!
Copper<340> Listen to her. She may be pretty, but she will leave a whoopin' on you you won't forget.
medic103--354, keep up the quit guys and you will be proud of what you have done
nomas60 -- 225 -- is it hard. you bet. is it worth it . Absolutely no question.
dos=371-its OK Bizzy. havin a dip wont help your sleepin problems or anything else for that matter.
Doof - 198 - Quit. Your stomach will thank you, too.
Pjsmitty -551, good job making it to a week. It's all down hill from here. Don't give up
rodeo timer - 836 hang in there April...did everyone make it through the weekend?
NMB -400- You will never regret your decision to quit, I promise!
micanic- 656- Stay quit today! Worry about today - 1 day at a time!
QUOTE (Holden @ Dec 29 2008, 12:44 PM)
QUOTE (bizzy @ Dec 29 2008, 11:13 AM)
[... What do you guys think, is coffee or diet soda worse for you? I would think that diet soda is worse but I guess I could be wrong.
Bizzy, you'll probably get different opinions on this so the first answer (mine) is likely to be the one that "wins"....diet soda is way worse for you than coffee.
It sounds like you have the caffeine under control. You are aware that regular Mt. Dew has high caffeine - right? I do not know about the diet stuff.
Not being able to sleep was absolutely the hardest part of my quit. These things also helped me. Get up and take a walk. Even if it is just down the hall, a little bit of movement helps. Even better - and I admit this is pretty hard for most of us - take a nap. Even if it is just 10 minutes - the benefit can be huge.
End of the story? Do what it takes to stay quit.
April 2009 Hall of Fame Quit Group
Monday, December 29, 2008
New Quitters:
Bizzy - Day 7 - Couldn't sleep last night... haven't had too much trouble sleeping lately except for last night.
GoBeavs - Day 6. Good Job Bizzy! Crikey. theDevil....that was a low blow atleast you didn't post the score...
Sgreath - Day FRICKEN 1 - After a 4 day run w/o the junk I failed today. Back on the horse now, more fog, restlessness.
Surfer76 - Day 4 - I actually went to bed the same time as the rest of my family last night, didn't stay up for that last chew. Now going through the reasons why I will not chew today. Thanks for the support.
Supporters:
mylilsecret - 726 Don't let a girl beat you at your quit, k? You can do this, Capneedle, Surfer76, GoBeavs & Bizzy!
Bigmoe -312- You boys better listen to the lady and quit! After nearly two years quit, she knows.
letsGoOn2 132 - Keep on doing what you're doing. One day at a time.
Jamie 146- New Year Coming, what a great way to start off the New Year, you are doing this!
Copper<340> Listen to her. She may be pretty, but she will leave a whoopin' on you you won't forget.
medic103--354, keep up the quit guys and you will be proud of what you have done
nomas60 -- 225 -- is it hard. you bet. is it worth it . Absolutely no question.
dos=371-its OK Bizzy. havin a dip wont help your sleepin problems or anything else for that matter.
Doof - 198 - Quit. Your stomach will thank you, too.
Pjsmitty -551, good job making it to a week. It's all down hill from here. Don't give up
rodeo timer - 836 hang in there April...did everyone make it through the weekend?
NMB -400- You will never regret your decision to quit, I promise!
micanic- 656- Stay quit today! Worry about today - 1 day at a time!
Muddler - 491- Stay quit. Just for today. Worry about tomorrow - tomorrow.
Dexter - d350:t200:$1273 If you keep it out of your mouth today, you win. That's your goal. Every time you cave Sgreath , you extend the fog.. NOW CUT IT OUT!
theDevil - 364 - It does get better....and it really is worth it.
Monday, December 29, 2008
New Quitters:
Bizzy - Day 7 - Couldn't sleep last night... haven't had too much trouble sleeping lately except for last night.
GoBeavs - Day 6. Good Job Bizzy! Crikey. theDevil....that was a low blow
atleast you didn't post the score... Sgreath - Day FRICKEN 1 - After a 4 day run w/o the junk I failed today. Back on the horse now, more fog, restlessness.
Surfer76 - Day 4 - I actually went to bed the same time as the rest of my family last night, didn't stay up for that last chew. Now going through the reasons why I will not chew today. Thanks for the support.
Supporters:
mylilsecret - 726 Don't let a girl beat you at your quit, k? You can do this, Capneedle, Surfer76, GoBeavs & Bizzy!
Bigmoe -312- You boys better listen to the lady and quit! After nearly two years quit, she knows.
letsGoOn2 132 - Keep on doing what you're doing. One day at a time.
Jamie 146- New Year Coming, what a great way to start off the New Year, you are doing this!
Copper<340> Listen to her. She may be pretty, but she will leave a whoopin' on you you won't forget.
medic103--354, keep up the quit guys and you will be proud of what you have done
nomas60 -- 225 -- is it hard. you bet. is it worth it . Absolutely no question.
dos=371-its OK Bizzy. havin a dip wont help your sleepin problems or anything else for that matter.
Doof - 198 - Quit. Your stomach will thank you, too.
Pjsmitty -551, good job making it to a week. It's all down hill from here. Don't give up
rodeo timer - 836 hang in there April...did everyone make it through the weekend?
NMB -400- You will never regret your decision to quit, I promise!
micanic- 656- Stay quit today! Worry about today - 1 day at a time!
Muddler - 491- Stay quit. Just for today. Worry about tomorrow - tomorrow.
Dexter - d350:t200:$1273 If you keep it out of your mouth today, you win. That's your goal. Every time you cave Sgreath , you extend the fog.. NOW CUT IT OUT!
theDevil - 364 - It does get better....and it really is worth it.
QUOTE (sgreath @ Dec 29 2008, 12:51 PM)
Sgreath - Day FRICKEN 1 - After a 4 day run w/o the junk I failed today. Back on the horse now, more fog, restlessness.
QUOTE (Dexter)
Dexter - d350:t200:$1273 If you keep it out of your mouth today, you win. That's your goal. Every time you cave Sgreath , you extend the fog.. NOW CUT IT OUT!
Welcome to quitting, Sgreath. You can do this. And Dexter is right. Caving just makes it harder to quit because you are starting over again.
I just read your bio and I have to say that I had a very similar experience. I quit when I started dating my wife. I didn't last for a year like you did, but I did make it six months, and like you fell for the, "I can have just one,"trap. It was another 15 years before I finally found a way to quit with the support from this site. So, it looks like you are way ahead of me on that one.
Anyway - that six month quit was much easier for me too. Comparing it to yours, I have to say that "love in the air" must have a lot to do with beating nicotine craves. Now, if I could find a way to bottle that . . . I think I could make a small fortune.
Sgreath,
I quit a number of times before I really quit. Meaning? I'd never really quit, it was just bloody lip service! The only person I was kidding was myself. You are responsible for the person you're born with, the person you live with, and the person you'll die with (Yule Brennor). You've got the opportunity now to extend your life. It's that fuckin' simple dude. We're here to help. There's tough love at this site man, but you hang in there. We're all doin' it [one day at a time] and we're all a bunch of addicts and we're doin' this thang together. You can do this too.
Breath deep. Punch your pillow if you have too. The crave will go away and you hang until the next. And get past it. And the next. And get past it. That's how it's done. No mystery.
I chewed coconut, seaweed, drank juice, ate raw veggies, (ate almost everything in sight actually), hibernated as best as life would allow. This is a full time occupation for the moment and the most important job you'll ever do.
Good luck, we're here for you.
JoeIndo - 192
Welcome to quitting, Sgreath. You can do this. And Dexter is right. Caving just makes it harder to quit because you are starting over again.
I just read your bio and I have to say that I had a very similar experience. I quit when I started dating my wife. I didn't last for a year like you did, but I did make it six months, and like you fell for the, "I can have just one,"trap. It was another 15 years before I finally found a way to quit with the support from this site. So, it looks like you are way ahead of me on that one.
Anyway - that six month quit was much easier for me too. Comparing it to yours, I have to say that "love in the air" must have a lot to do with beating nicotine craves. Now, if I could find a way to bottle that . . . I think I could make a small fortune.
I quit a number of times before I really quit. Meaning? I'd never really quit, it was just bloody lip service! The only person I was kidding was myself. You are responsible for the person you're born with, the person you live with, and the person you'll die with (Yule Brennor). You've got the opportunity now to extend your life. It's that fuckin' simple dude. We're here to help. There's tough love at this site man, but you hang in there. We're all doin' it [one day at a time] and we're all a bunch of addicts and we're doin' this thang together. You can do this too.
Breath deep. Punch your pillow if you have too. The crave will go away and you hang until the next. And get past it. And the next. And get past it. That's how it's done. No mystery.
I chewed coconut, seaweed, drank juice, ate raw veggies, (ate almost everything in sight actually), hibernated as best as life would allow. This is a full time occupation for the moment and the most important job you'll ever do.
Good luck, we're here for you.
JoeIndo - 192
QUOTE (Muddler @ Dec 30 2008, 07:56 AM)
QUOTE (sgreath @ Dec 29 2008, 12:51 PM)
Sgreath - Day FRICKEN 1 - After a 4 day run w/o the junk I failed today. Back on the horse now, more fog, restlessness.
QUOTE (Dexter)
Dexter - d350:t200:$1273 If you keep it out of your mouth today, you win. That's your goal. Every time you cave Sgreath , you extend the fog.. NOW CUT IT OUT!
Welcome to quitting, Sgreath. You can do this. And Dexter is right. Caving just makes it harder to quit because you are starting over again.
I just read your bio and I have to say that I had a very similar experience. I quit when I started dating my wife. I didn't last for a year like you did, but I did make it six months, and like you fell for the, "I can have just one,"trap. It was another 15 years before I finally found a way to quit with the support from this site. So, it looks like you are way ahead of me on that one.
Anyway - that six month quit was much easier for me too. Comparing it to yours, I have to say that "love in the air" must have a lot to do with beating nicotine craves. Now, if I could find a way to bottle that . . . I think I could make a small fortune.
April 2009 Hall of Fame Quit Group
Monday, December 29, 2008
New Quitters:
Bizzy - Day 7 - Couldn't sleep last night... haven't had too much trouble sleeping lately except for last night.
GoBeavs - Day 6. Good Job Bizzy! Crikey. theDevil....that was a low blow
atleast you didn't post the score... Sgreath - Day FRICKEN 1 - After a 4 day run w/o the junk I failed today. Back on the horse now, more fog, restlessness.
Surfer76 - Day 4 - I actually went to bed the same time as the rest of my family last night, didn't stay up for that last chew. Now going through the reasons why I will not chew today. Thanks for the support.
Heliflyer - Day 1
Supporters:
mylilsecret - 726 Don't let a girl beat you at your quit, k? You can do this, Capneedle, Surfer76, GoBeavs & Bizzy!
Bigmoe -312- You boys better listen to the lady and quit! After nearly two years quit, she knows.
letsGoOn2 132 - Keep on doing what you're doing. One day at a time.
Jamie 146- New Year Coming, what a great way to start off the New Year, you are doing this!
Copper<340> Listen to her. She may be pretty, but she will leave a whoopin' on you you won't forget.
medic103--354, keep up the quit guys and you will be proud of what you have done
nomas60 -- 225 -- is it hard. you bet. is it worth it . Absolutely no question.
dos=371-its OK Bizzy. havin a dip wont help your sleepin problems or anything else for that matter.
Doof - 198 - Quit. Your stomach will thank you, too.
Pjsmitty -551, good job making it to a week. It's all down hill from here. Don't give up
rodeo timer - 836 hang in there April...did everyone make it through the weekend?
NMB -400- You will never regret your decision to quit, I promise!
micanic- 656- Stay quit today! Worry about today - 1 day at a time!
Muddler - 491- Stay quit. Just for today. Worry about tomorrow - tomorrow.
Dexter - d350:t200:$1273 If you keep it out of your mouth today, you win. That's your goal. Every time you cave Sgreath , you extend the fog.. NOW CUT IT OUT!
theDevil - 364 - It does get better....and it really is worth it.
JoeIndo - 192 - DO IT! You can!
Jake021700 - 371 - the pain is worth it. Trust me. PM me if you need to...I mean it!
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