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First post; My story
Topic Started: Feb 28 2014, 06:16 PM (8,433 Views)
Doc Chewfree
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Hi Ya'll,
Not sure how to do this but thought I would give a try. I quit on Feb. 6, 2014. I began chewing when I was 12 years old. That was 36 years ago and that nasty shit has been a part of my life ever since. I was good at chewing and had chewed nearly everything at some point. Mainly Cope until I quit about 12 years ago. That was the only time I tried to quit until now and was successful until I thought I would shove a Swisher Sweet Outlaw Cigar in my mouth to help with the cravings. 12 years later I was biting chunks of the cigars off and had a piece in my mouth at all times except when eating and sleeping. My employees and spouse didn't even realize that I chewed. I was a closet chewer I guess but didn't hide it that much.
I am a veterinarian, outdoorsman, cattle rancher...and chewing has been associated with everything I have ever done.
I am absolutely resolute in my quit and realize how evil that shit is and will not let it get a toe-hold on me again!
I have always thought I could do anything if I put my mind to it but quitting eluded me. I have a 12 year old son and a 6 year old daughter and if I am not there for them ever because I was too big of a pussy and couldn't quit, then I should rot in hell. What more motivation could I possibly need than these two perfect children (my opinion:).
I visited this site as a lurker the day I quit and want to thank everyone involved for helping me so far. Just reading the site and seeing the pictures and stories of what chew has done to people was enough for me to start my quit.
I am doing pretty well so far although the "oral fixation thing" is driving me crazy. I hate gum (pop it constantly and my jaw hurts), sunflower seeds making my mouth sore and giving me the shits, mints I chew up, and all the fake chew (nicotine free) is gross and doesn't make me feel like I am quit. Jerky chew gets old quick. Still...worth every bit to be quit!
Didn't sleep well for a few days but was oddly reinvigorated with lots of cheer and energy from knowing that I will beat the beast!
I still have some of the cigars around because I don't feel like I am quit unless I can withstand the temptation. I had to laugh yesterday, though, as I purely by habit started to grab a cigar when I got in the truck.
Sorry, I feel like this is rambling and very long winded.
In short, thanks! We will do this!
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Why don't you post roll with the May group? It's how things are done around here.
You'll build a support network, make friends and share accountability. Look top/left in the WELCOME CENTER. 33 yr dipper here, too.
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Doc Chewfree
Feb 28, 2014, 4:16 pm
Hi Ya'll,
Not sure how to do this but thought I would give a try. I quit on Feb. 6, 2014. I began chewing when I was 12 years old. That was 36 years ago and that nasty shit has been a part of my life ever since. I was good at chewing and had chewed nearly everything at some point. Mainly Cope until I quit about 12 years ago. That was the only time I tried to quit until now and was successful until I thought I would shove a Swisher Sweet Outlaw Cigar in my mouth to help with the cravings. 12 years later I was biting chunks of the cigars off and had a piece in my mouth at all times except when eating and sleeping. My employees and spouse didn't even realize that I chewed. I was a closet chewer I guess but didn't hide it that much.
I am a veterinarian, outdoorsman, cattle rancher...and chewing has been associated with everything I have ever done.
I am absolutely resolute in my quit and realize how evil that shit is and will not let it get a toe-hold on me again!
I have always thought I could do anything if I put my mind to it but quitting eluded me. I have a 12 year old son and a 6 year old daughter and if I am not there for them ever because I was too big of a pussy and couldn't quit, then I should rot in hell. What more motivation could I possibly need than these two perfect children (my opinion:).
I visited this site as a lurker the day I quit and want to thank everyone involved for helping me so far. Just reading the site and seeing the pictures and stories of what chew has done to people was enough for me to start my quit.
I am doing pretty well so far although the "oral fixation thing" is driving me crazy. I hate gum (pop it constantly and my jaw hurts), sunflower seeds making my mouth sore and giving me the shits, mints I chew up, and all the fake chew (nicotine free) is gross and doesn't make me feel like I am quit. Jerky chew gets old quick. Still...worth every bit to be quit!
Didn't sleep well for a few days but was oddly reinvigorated with lots of cheer and energy from knowing that I will beat the beast!
I still have some of the cigars around because I don't feel like I am quit unless I can withstand the temptation. I had to laugh yesterday, though, as I purely by habit started to grab a cigar when I got in the truck.
Sorry, I feel like this is rambling and very long winded.
In short, thanks! We will do this!

I'm with slug on that. Get in here and post roll. You sound like our kind of quitter!! 31+ year dippin fool here too!!!
NO MO SKOAL!!! I MEAN NEVER AGAIN!!!
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3rd Floor 7/14/2014. 3 Years 9/18/6!!!
1 Year 9/17/2014. 11th Floor 9/21/16
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Doc Chewfree
Feb 28, 2014, 4:16 pm
Hi Ya'll,
Not sure how to do this but thought I would give a try. I quit on Feb. 6, 2014. I began chewing when I was 12 years old. That was 36 years ago and that nasty shit has been a part of my life ever since. I was good at chewing and had chewed nearly everything at some point. Mainly Cope until I quit about 12 years ago. That was the only time I tried to quit until now and was successful until I thought I would shove a Swisher Sweet Outlaw Cigar in my mouth to help with the cravings. 12 years later I was biting chunks of the cigars off and had a piece in my mouth at all times except when eating and sleeping. My employees and spouse didn't even realize that I chewed. I was a closet chewer I guess but didn't hide it that much.
I am a veterinarian, outdoorsman, cattle rancher...and chewing has been associated with everything I have ever done.
I am absolutely resolute in my quit and realize how evil that shit is and will not let it get a toe-hold on me again!
I have always thought I could do anything if I put my mind to it but quitting eluded me. I have a 12 year old son and a 6 year old daughter and if I am not there for them ever because I was too big of a pussy and couldn't quit, then I should rot in hell. What more motivation could I possibly need than these two perfect children (my opinion:).
I visited this site as a lurker the day I quit and want to thank everyone involved for helping me so far. Just reading the site and seeing the pictures and stories of what chew has done to people was enough for me to start my quit.
I am doing pretty well so far although the "oral fixation thing" is driving me crazy. I hate gum (pop it constantly and my jaw hurts), sunflower seeds making my mouth sore and giving me the shits, mints I chew up, and all the fake chew (nicotine free) is gross and doesn't make me feel like I am quit. Jerky chew gets old quick. Still...worth every bit to be quit!
Didn't sleep well for a few days but was oddly reinvigorated with lots of cheer and energy from knowing that I will beat the beast!
I still have some of the cigars around because I don't feel like I am quit unless I can withstand the temptation. I had to laugh yesterday, though, as I purely by habit started to grab a cigar when I got in the truck.
Sorry, I feel like this is rambling and very long winded.
In short, thanks! We will do this!

Hmmm...yes, just as I thought, Doc. You're an addict. And that means you're in the right spot. We're the bad-ass kind of addicts...the ones who know and control it. You can do it to. ONE DAY AT A TIME. Just make it through today. We'll worry about tomorrow when it gets here. Post roll, give your word, keep it all day and repeat. Oh, and enjoy your freedom!
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Welcome Doc ..... Very similar timeframe as you. Once day at a time
I am on day 10 .... Doing well. The fake stuff I actually find useful ... Hooch is the best I have found and only use it now and then.

Wonder if we have a list of everyone's profession - you are a Vet , I
Am a CPA ...
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Glad you're quit. And I don't want to hurt your feelings, but you absolutely have to flush the cigars. No point at all in keeping those around.
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Feb 28, 2014, 7:52 pm
Glad you're quit. And I don't want to hurt your feelings, but you absolutely have to flush the cigars. No point at all in keeping those around.

Welcome. I agree with Grizz....go ahead and get rid of those cigars. You will have plenty of temptation, so there is no need to keep them around You can prove yourself by posting roll and keeping your promise.
The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it. ~ Chinese Proverb
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Feb 28, 2014, 8:11 pm
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Feb 28, 2014, 7:52 pm
Glad you're quit. And I don't want to hurt your feelings, but you absolutely have to flush the cigars. No point at all in keeping those around.

Welcome. I agree with Grizz....go ahead and get rid of those cigars. You will have plenty of temptation, so there is no need to keep them around You can prove yourself by posting roll and keeping your promise.

Welcome: I agree with these ^^^^ fine quitters. You have only one thing to prove to yourself. You prove that by posting roll and keeping the poison out of your pie hole.

Interesting facts on cigars. Look them up.

1 cigar can contain as much nicotine as one pack of cigarettes.
A lot of individuals think that the nicotine intake is not as much as a cigarette because you don't inhale. FALSE! The nicotine enters through your saliva glands not your lungs.

What i'm getting at is one cigar can kill a quit. Get rid of them. You don't need them around to prove your self. That's ridiculous! Glad to be quit with you today.
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The poison sucks. I hate it. I hated it this morning, I hated it at noon, I hated it at supper and I hate it tonight. I enjoy hating it so much I'm going to wake up tomorrow and start over hating it. I quit with anyone that wants to hate it with me.
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Doc... get in and post roll ASAP. That is what tells us you are quit.

As stated... dump those cigars. Hanging onto them is a rationalization that an addict uses to do stupid shit. Would you recommend an alcoholic roll around with a 5th of Jim Beam just so he could prove something to himself? Or how about someome trying to lose weight... maybe they should carry around a bag of chips, a big gulp and 16 twinkees - not eat them, but doing that will prove they are serious about cutting those last 10 lbs.

Sounds pretty stupid don't it. Fact is, all of us here at KTC... we all did the same stuff. "I will quit tomorrow"... "Just this last dip, then I will quit"... "Chewing is safer than cigarettes, so I will do that."

All addict lies and rationalizations. All of it is BS. Need to put that all behind you when you quit.

Dump those cigars, post roll and quit with us today.
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I posted roll today. Guess I'm showing my age cause have a bit of a hard time navigating the site but I think I'm getting the hang of it. About to leave the office and will shit can the shit sticks ASAP. You guys are right. Don't need to prove anything except that I quit!
Thanks!
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Doc Chewfree
Mar 1, 2014, 10:48 am
I posted roll today. Guess I'm showing my age cause have a bit of a hard time navigating the site but I think I'm getting the hang of it. About to leave the office and will shit can the shit sticks ASAP. You guys are right. Don't need to prove anything except that I quit!
Thanks!


Smart move. That crap polluted your life for far too long. Freedom... Taste it bro.
Day 1... 4-17-13


Well, it's one louder isn't it? It's not ten.
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Mar 1, 2014, 1:16 pm
Doc Chewfree
Mar 1, 2014, 10:48 am
I posted roll today. Guess I'm showing my age cause have a bit of a hard time navigating the site but I think I'm getting the hang of it. About to leave the office and will shit can the shit sticks ASAP. You guys are right. Don't need to prove anything except that I quit!
Thanks!


Smart move. That crap polluted your life for far too long. Freedom... Taste it bro.

Great decision Doc! Welcome aboard. Let us know when you dump your stash. Quit with you all day long.
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Second day to post roll. The cigs are history. Nicotine is gone for good! I QUIT!
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Mar 2, 2014, 3:09 pm
Second day to post roll. The cigs are history. Nicotine is gone for good! I QUIT!

Way to go Doc! Now you're all in.

Shoot me a PM if you need anything. I quit w/ you!
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