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My name is Jim and I am an quitter!
Topic Started: Jan 13 2011, 12:43 PM (3,530 Views)
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Parputt
Jan 16, 2011, 5:10 pm
Day 4 and going pretty strong. Yesterday was pretty bad. Went to my brother-in-laws for his little girls birthday party. I am a pretty antisocial person to begin with, but right now I just really want to be left the fuck alone. Managed to get through the evening without biting anyone's head off. My Nic. jones seems to be fading pretty good. My oral fixation on the other hand is being a real bitch. I have some Bacc Off for when it gets bad, but I am doing my best to fight it off. Just don't want to gain 100 pounds and have a heart attack in the process of quitting.

Thanks for listening, just trying to keep my self occupied. Idle times are the worst for me.

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
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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.
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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Parputt
Mar 13, 2011, 5:24 pm
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.

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.
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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Parputt
Mar 13, 2011, 2:24 pm
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.

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.
2011-02-15 + ever since
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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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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Parputt
Apr 17, 2011, 6:53 am
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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
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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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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bnlelliott
Apr 17, 2011, 7:56 am
Parputt
Apr 17, 2011, 6:53 am
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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 cloe to it, is not a magic place...just a really cool milestone. Keep on my brother

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
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 :

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First 100 down. Looking forward to another 8000-9000. :D
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

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Apr 22, 2011, 7:19 am
First 100 down. Looking forward to another 8000-9000. :D

Nice work on the hundo.
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Down 25 pounds...yep, put some back on, but still quit!
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loot
Apr 22, 2011, 7:15 am
Parputt
Apr 22, 2011, 7:19 am
First 100 down.  Looking forward to another 8000-9000.  :D

Nice work on the hundo.

Fantastic Jim...great job
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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Apr 22, 2011, 5:19 am
First 100 down. Looking forward to another 8000-9000. :D


Congrats Jim!! - We are following your lead - Corn
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bnlelliott
Apr 22, 2011, 9:54 am
loot
Apr 22, 2011, 7:15 am
Parputt
Apr 22, 2011, 7:19 am
First 100 down.  Looking forward to another 8000-9000.   :D

Nice work on the hundo.

Fantastic Jim...great job

Nicely done ! Congrats on the first of many
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 :

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Greg5280
Apr 22, 2011, 1:59 pm
bnlelliott
Apr 22, 2011, 9:54 am
loot
Apr 22, 2011, 7:15 am
Parputt
Apr 22, 2011, 7:19 am
First 100 down.  Looking forward to another 8000-9000.   :D

Nice work on the hundo.

Fantastic Jim...great job

Nicely done ! Congrats on the first of many

congrats on the hundy

those one days keep addin up
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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mule21
Apr 22, 2011, 8:17 pm
Greg5280
Apr 22, 2011, 1:59 pm
bnlelliott
Apr 22, 2011, 9:54 am
loot
Apr 22, 2011, 7:15 am
Parputt
Apr 22, 2011, 7:19 am
First 100 down.  Looking forward to another 8000-9000.   :D

Nice work on the hundo.

Fantastic Jim...great job

Nicely done ! Congrats on the first of many

congrats on the hundy

those one days keep addin up

awesome! congratulations
1st Day of Quit = April 1, 2011

Quit will triumph, because dip is dumb
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