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| Tweet Topic Started: Oct 5 2011, 01:17 PM (1,590 Views) | |
| randomprecision | Oct 5 2011, 01:17 PM Post #1 |
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I have been reading this site and forum for a couple of days. I finally decided to start an account and post. I'm sitting at my desk at work and reading and thinking about how awesome it would be to finally quit. I want to give it up for good. Then I think to myself "but I just bought a fresh tin this morning and I haven't even opened it up yet." So what? I was just going to put that in my mouth and shorten my life anyway. I just want to throw the bullshit in the garbage and start NOW. Should I try to start on a new day? Since it takes 3 days for the nicotine to leave my body, should I maybe start on a Friday so I'm not an ogre at work? I started dipping back in high school about 22 years ago. I also smoked then and dipping was great for doing in class because you could get away with it without the teacher noticing. For a lot of years after school I just smoked cigarettes exclusively. In 2008 I gave up cigarettes and started dipping again. Eventually, I went back to cigarettes but I kept dipping too! Talk about suicide overdrive! On new year's day this year I gave up cigarettes for good. I was so proud of myself -- but I didn't give up dipping and the nic bitch. Now I'm afraid if I quit dip then I'll just go back to cigarettes. It's my biggest fear because even though I dip I still crave cigarettes as well, and my wife smokes. She sits right next to me on the couch and puffs away. Sometimes I can't take the craving and I have to pop in a dip to shut the nic bitch up. I'm so tired of being a slave. My wife has no problem with her smoking. She smokes around the kids and wherever she pleases and doesn't care. I love her dearly, but she's extremely selfish about it. I know she's not going to curtail her habits for my benefit. So I really have no "local" support on the quitting except for my kids, who I know would love to see me quit. They always make faces and tell me how gross it is. Even my 2 year old daughter says "ucky" when I put the spitter to my lips. I want to set a good example for my kids, but mainly I need to quit for myself. I need to give up nicotine for good and move on. No patches, no panacea. Just quit. Bear down and take it. It's going to be very hard -- my wife won't change her habits. She'll still smoke right next to me. Triggers are everywhere -- work is a BIG trigger. Driving. Watching baseball (my absolute favorite thing to watch.) Video games. Everything in my life seems to involve having a lip turd in. I can't use my wife's selfishness as an excuse any longer. I'm 37 years old. Tony Gwynn is one of my all-time favorite ball players. I have a very large history of cancer in my family on both sides. I can't wait any longer. So I'm coming to you guys for help and advice. I'll throw these bastard cans right into the wastebasket right now, grit my teeth, and be an ogre for three days. I just told my boss that I was going to quit and that I'll be an ogre for the next three days. He was awesome about it. I'm lucky to have an awesome boss. He told me to feel free to take a break at any point, go for a jog, whatever in order to get through it. My wife will roll her eyes at me. I don't care -- this is for me. I have just quit chewing tobacco. For now, I will take it 1 minute at a time. I will not use any other nicotine product to supplement my cravings. My word is all I have in this world, and it is my bond. Since I"m quitting mid day, should I roll call today or wait until the morning? I'm not even 100% sure what to do on this site. I do know that you guys have helped a lot of people quit and I want to be one of them! My will to quit is strong right now, but the nic bitch is very strong too. I need support - so I'm going to lean on you folks for as long as it takes. Okay? |
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| ImmaQuitter | Oct 5 2011, 01:28 PM Post #2 |
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Welcome, we have the same quit date! I've been through this before and had a relapse last month. I can tell you it drives me insane to have tobacco anywhere near me during my quit. I'd say take it a step further and carry out those tins to the backyard and chuck them half a mile. The wife smoking thing is rough, and certainly not the best temptation. I wish I could lend you any advice regarding that situation but I am not in the position to do so. My best advice would be to have a heart to heart with her. Make it something you both can work towards. I am also in the situation at work. I'm a web developer and the second I begin coding, my brain wants that nic fix. During my first quit it was this trigger that made things so much harder. I was irritable and extremely twitchy. Don't postpone your quit, it starts with an "I'll quit tomorrow" and becomes "i'll quit in a couple of months". Quit now, and begin preparing yourself. I have found that food and sunflower seeds were a good supplement for my terrible habit, and it eased my mood a bit. Some other things to get you through this is take a break and come talk to this community. Some of these guys are the most motivational people you will ever meet. The live chat link is in the top right. Let me know if you are ever struggling, this is a battle we are all in together. |
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| randomprecision | Oct 5 2011, 01:33 PM Post #3 |
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I did it. I threw away the open can and put a note on the other that said "I quit this. Merry xmas" and left it on the desk of an absent dipping co-worker. I went to talk to the boss about something briefly and when I came back to my desk and sat down at my keyboard, my brain INSTANTLY went "time for a dip." I laughed about it. I won't be laughing in an hour when my nicotine levels drop. |
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| wastepanel | Oct 5 2011, 01:34 PM Post #4 |
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Fuck you guys. Again.
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I see a lot of "I will"s in your statements. Toss your stuff now, and start now. You did not quit this second when you say "will". Flush your stuff. Post roll. Get through today. EDIT: I see you've tossed it. Good job, and welcome to the site. Get some fake stuff, seeds, or gum and bear down. |
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In the end I Surrender, I and I alone accept that I have and always will have a Nicotene ADDICTION. It is my choice to quit, but I can't do it alone. I get to go down this path one time, I want to do it right. I recognize that my word, my integrety to you is on the line and is only as good as my actions. Caving is not an option in this plan-Eafman 7/11 I am not cured. I will quit one day at a time. I will continue to do what works. Posting roll everyday. To do otherwise would be foolish on my part. You can do this-Ready 12/11 To overcome your addiction you must comprehend what it means to fail-Razd 3/12 Theres a lot of people that come here, especially vets, that WANT to be reminded that they are addicts.-Tarpon 6/12 Just as a building starts with architectural drawings. Your daily quit begins with a promise.-Scowick 2/13 Here and now, focused on today, minute by minute, whatever it takes, I promise to all my bros and myself not to become a negative stat and stay quit!-krok 1/15 I want everyone to be quit. Even the assholes.-Probe1957 1/18 Try walkin' your talk or get the fuck out of my way-A Perfect Circle (TalkTalk) | |
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| TennTex | Oct 5 2011, 06:38 PM Post #5 |
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Stick with it! You can do it.... |
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| Scowick65 | Oct 5 2011, 07:10 PM Post #6 |
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Quit Sherpa
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Focus on today only. 1 day at a time. |
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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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| tazmed | Oct 5 2011, 07:26 PM Post #7 |
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Wake up, pee, post roll, then coffee...ugly, but effective.
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This is the attitude you MUST have. I haven't checked the groups yet, but I'm assuming that you've posted your day 1. If not, get into the January group and post up. It all comes down to three very simple things. 1. Post roll first thing every morning and promise that you will not use nicotine of any kind for today...just today. 2. Keep you word. 3. Come back tomorrow morning and do it all over again. It's a simple program, but it's not easy. There are 9500+ members of KTC who will stand with you during the suck, through the fogs, through the rages, and through the craves. We've all been where you are now...reach out to a brother if you need to and don't be afraid to ask for help. You got this and we've got your back. Glad to be quit with you today! 'archer' |
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34 years a slave to the can First taste of freedom - 6/22/11 HOF - 9/29/11 HOL - 3/17/14 Vires quod Veneratio Being quit is not my priority, quit is who I am...I AM QUIT! The difference between Crave and Cave is ONE...LITTLE...LETTER. Don't drop it! Something Inspirational | |
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| Souliman | Oct 5 2011, 07:56 PM Post #8 |
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Zealot 1138
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Taz is spot on. That's the stuff that will pull ya through. |
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| MikeA | Oct 5 2011, 07:59 PM Post #9 |
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Mrs MikeA supports us also!!
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Who gives a fuck what your wife thinks. Mine still rolls her eyes and I am 600+ days. You got it right. We quit for ourselves here. It does not work any other way!! |
| Being quit is like so much better than not being quit. | |
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| randomprecision | Oct 5 2011, 08:36 PM Post #10 |
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9 hours in, still going strong. Trying to mix things up a little - went for a walk to the grocery store. no nicotine at all. no excuses. my wife has been awesome about it actually - she said she won't even smoke around me. I figure the hardest part is this first few days, and then it's all mental. Addiction is a tricky mistress, though. I will post roll tomorrow morning -- when I get to work. I don't usually have time to do any surfing before I leave for work in the morning. these early cravings are UNREAL, but I'm beating it back. I've been sweating since about 1pm. Hyper... freaking OUT. More energy than I thought I had left in me! |
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| kmm125 | Oct 5 2011, 08:59 PM Post #11 |
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See...you didnt think your wife would be supportive! I am hoping that your quit will inspire her to quit also. She will be watching you very close to see if your quit is for real! Having support means so much to my fiancee so I hope your wife stays supportive! stay strong!! |
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| randomprecision | Oct 6 2011, 08:28 AM Post #12 |
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well I couldn't find where to "post roll call" and I know it's important to you guys, but i've already spent too much time looking for it and need to do some actual work this morning. I'm still going strong but my resolve is weakening. Also I'm pretty over-the-top irritable. Just trying to make it. I know i can make it. Lots of gum, water, and mints. I went from the worst smelling breath of anyone I knew to the best smelling breath. I guess that's something. I'm winning so far, but something tells me today will be a real test. One minute at a time... |
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| kmm125 | Oct 6 2011, 08:33 AM Post #13 |
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There is no "so far". You DECIDE you are done. "So far" implies that it will not last!!! You don't dip today. That's all. You can do this!!! Stay strong!!!!!! Call one of your brothers or ask for a number. They are all here for you! |
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| dbc | Oct 6 2011, 08:41 AM Post #14 |
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Spanking the nic bitch monkey
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You can do it RP.. Just make it through today. One day at a time. The fog will lift but it's hard as fuck!!! Stick with it.. post roll in the Janurary Quit Group here: http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=5270 |
| Quitting's not easy, caving is. Don't be a pussy! | |
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| Erdnase | Oct 6 2011, 08:52 AM Post #15 |
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Random. Post Roll, Seal your Bond, and do not cave in today |
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