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| My name is Jim and I am an quitter! | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jan 13 2011, 12:43 PM (3,530 Views) | |
| loot | Jan 16 2011, 05:30 PM Post #16 |
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Use your idle time to read this site. Pick an old group and read it front to back. Sept 05 is a great place to start. Gum, hard candy, seeds, "dip" cinnamon Altoids, etc... Try to stay away from the fake shit. It is far to close to the real shit you are used to, ILO. Think about it. Read and post, read, read, read. You got this... |
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| Parputt | Mar 13 2011, 06:24 PM Post #17 |
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One Day At A Time, One Mile At A Time!
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I posted my day 60 this morning and decided to do a little reflection this afternoon. Let me start this out by saying that I am jonesing like a fiend right now, because that is what I am, a junkie fiend. I am Linus without his blanket. The first few weeks of my quit were surprisingly easy. It was new, fresh, on my mind and I was very determined. The first three-four days were hell getting off the Nic, but after that it got pretty easy. Then I started getting to the 40-45 day mark. Things started getting pretty strange. I started having anxiety attacks, some depression, and just a general funky feeling. I have been able to power through those feelings, but my craves are probably the strongest they have been since Day 1. I work in the oilfield and everyone out here dips. I am constantly talking to someone with a cat turd in their mouth. It helps to remind me why I quit, but it also is a constant reminder that my drug of choice is so close at hand. If you are new here, then heed my warning. DO NOT take your quit lightly. You must go into this with everything you have and then some. To the old timers (shout out to TCOPE) thanks for the constant support. I am quit today, one day at a time. Sometime one hour at a time. |
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QD: 1-13-11 HOF: 4-22-11 Sobriety date: 3-4-07 One is one too many One more is never enough This Is My Quit You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself, any direction you choose ~ Dr. Seuss | |
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| Scowick65 | Mar 13 2011, 06:39 PM Post #18 |
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Quit Sherpa
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Good job. Keep up the work. Some of my friends and coworkers dip as well. Once they figure out you are for good quitting, they seem to get quite jealous. That can be quite satisfying. |
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1 Problem + Nicotine = 2 Problems "Cavers find a way to cave. Quitters find a way to quit" ~ 30 Post with March 2011 Day 2,600: 1/22/2018 Day 0,001: 12/11/2010 HOF Speach: I am not a unique and special butterfly | |
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| ninereasons | Mar 13 2011, 07:00 PM Post #19 |
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Thanks for sharing your story, Jim. It's very helpful in preparing me for difficulties that may be ahead. And thanks for the warning. It strengthens my resolve. I'm proud to be quit with you. |
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2011-02-15 + ever since | |
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| Parputt | Apr 17 2011, 08:53 AM Post #20 |
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One Day At A Time, One Mile At A Time!
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Well today is day 95 and I had my first "dip dream" last night LOL. In my dream I was at an AA meeting, yes boys and girls I am a recovering alcoholic too, and there was a guy there with a dip. I am thinking to myself, what a dumb ass, when all of a sudden I can feel and taste a dip in my mouth. Very strange dream, but it made me realize how strong an addiction can be. I have been sober for over 4 years and quit dip over three months ago, but in a single dream I had both of my addictions rear their ugly heads. Be vigilant, the beast is just around the corner waiting to grab you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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QD: 1-13-11 HOF: 4-22-11 Sobriety date: 3-4-07 One is one too many One more is never enough This Is My Quit You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself, any direction you choose ~ Dr. Seuss | |
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| bnlelliott | Apr 17 2011, 08:56 AM Post #21 |
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Down 25 pounds...yep, put some back on, but still quit!
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Make sure your quit brothers and sisters see this either here or in roll call...it's important for everyone to know that the Hall, or getting close to it, is not a magic place...just a really cool milestone. Keep on my brother |
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Brian May '09 Somebody has to do something, and it's just incredibly pathetic that it has to be us. -Jerry Garcia Read My HOF Speech, Maybe It'll Help! That Decision Has Been Made Today! Quit Date 2/17/2009 HOF Date 5/27/2009 1 Year 2/16/2010 2 Years 2/16/2011 | |
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| TheMissingPeace | Apr 17 2011, 10:31 AM Post #22 |
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Gangster of Quit (As decreed by j2b)
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Jim- I'm on Day 3 and although my first few days have been pretty rough I posted Roll Call for the 3rd time today so all I have to do is not use nic today. Hour by hour if need be. Today I posted Roll Call and today I am Quit. Peace |
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| Greg5280 | Apr 17 2011, 12:29 PM Post #23 |
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Bonafied Quit Beast
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Great advice right there. 100 is not a magic number that makes everything go away. It is but a small step in a lifelong quit. There is a nasty funk that happens right around the 100 day mark or shortly after so be vigilant. STAY QUIT Greg |
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It's not that some people have willpower and some don't... It's that some people are ready to change and others are not. NEVER AGAIN !! "I have been down here before, I know the way out. " There is a huge difference between a commitment of 99% and a commitment of 100% Quit Date: 10-30-2009 : HOF Date: 2-7-2010 : One Year: 10-30-2010 : Two Years: 10-30-2011 : Comma 7-25-2012 : Three Years 10-30-2012 : Four Years 10-30-2013 : Five Years 10-30-2014 : Double Comma 4-21-2015 : Six Years 10-30-2015 : Seven Years 10-30-2016 : Eight Years 10-30-2017 : My HOF Speech | |
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| Parputt | Apr 22 2011, 07:19 AM Post #24 |
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One Day At A Time, One Mile At A Time!
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First 100 down. Looking forward to another 8000-9000. :D |
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QD: 1-13-11 HOF: 4-22-11 Sobriety date: 3-4-07 One is one too many One more is never enough This Is My Quit You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself, any direction you choose ~ Dr. Seuss | |
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| loot | Apr 22 2011, 09:15 AM Post #25 |
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Nice work on the hundo. |
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| bnlelliott | Apr 22 2011, 10:54 AM Post #26 |
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Down 25 pounds...yep, put some back on, but still quit!
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Fantastic Jim...great job |
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Brian May '09 Somebody has to do something, and it's just incredibly pathetic that it has to be us. -Jerry Garcia Read My HOF Speech, Maybe It'll Help! That Decision Has Been Made Today! Quit Date 2/17/2009 HOF Date 5/27/2009 1 Year 2/16/2010 2 Years 2/16/2011 | |
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| CORNWALLACE | Apr 22 2011, 11:33 AM Post #27 |
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Jackass for Life
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Congrats Jim!! - We are following your lead - Corn |
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| Greg5280 | Apr 22 2011, 01:59 PM Post #28 |
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Bonafied Quit Beast
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Nicely done ! Congrats on the first of many |
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It's not that some people have willpower and some don't... It's that some people are ready to change and others are not. NEVER AGAIN !! "I have been down here before, I know the way out. " There is a huge difference between a commitment of 99% and a commitment of 100% Quit Date: 10-30-2009 : HOF Date: 2-7-2010 : One Year: 10-30-2010 : Two Years: 10-30-2011 : Comma 7-25-2012 : Three Years 10-30-2012 : Four Years 10-30-2013 : Five Years 10-30-2014 : Double Comma 4-21-2015 : Six Years 10-30-2015 : Seven Years 10-30-2016 : Eight Years 10-30-2017 : My HOF Speech | |
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| mule | Apr 22 2011, 10:17 PM Post #29 |
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DETERMINED
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congrats on the hundy those one days keep addin up |
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In the end, a Spartan's true strength is the warrior next to him. So give respect and honor to him, and it will be returned to you. Leonidas "300" mule's mantra, "Post roll first thing....then live your life and keep your word." I know I will never cave on a day that I have posted roll.....ever. Quit Date: 1-3-08, HOF 4-11-08, Comma 9-28-10 | |
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| Boilerbates | Apr 22 2011, 10:34 PM Post #30 |
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Motor-boat'n Son of a Bitch
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awesome! congratulations |
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1st Day of Quit = April 1, 2011 Quit will triumph, because dip is dumb | |
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