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Topic Started: Feb 28 2014, 06:16 PM (8,443 Views)
Mthomas3824
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Mar 11, 2014, 11:29 am
Haven't even considered caving. I hate the nic bitch with a passion!

Love that statement! I hate nicotine too. I hate, hate, hate this evil terrorist empire!

That being said I have two thoughts. You don't feel worthy to be giving advice? I call bull shit. We quit daily here. You have been a man of your word for over a month.

You are undefeated with nicotine in your fight. If you can post roll and be a man of your word...You are worthy to post comments, advise, rage, call for back up. Whatever it is, you quit today and you are worthy to participate.

One of my biggest mistakes was viewing KTC as a hospital. Once I got better, I would have to leave and go into the real world. Addiction is a disease that I compare to diabetes. There isn't a cure but treatments will help you live a good long life.

KTC is my daily treatment. I come and post roll and promise.

Crutches - already got great advice on that. Just participate more on the site and it will keep you going strong.
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Mar 11, 2014, 10:29 am
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Mar 10, 2014, 6:55 pm
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Mar 10, 2014, 3:27 pm
Doc Chewfree
Mar 10, 2014, 4:03 pm
Thought I'd give a little update. Been quit 32 days and doing pretty well. Haven't even considered caving. I hate the nic bitch with a passion!
I think I'm doing pretty well considering I used for 36+ years but I don't want to get cocky or complacent. I know that the knowledge I have found on this site as well as the brotherhood has made my quit stronger.
I'm kinda concerned about my use of the crutches. I'm more gross now than I was when I used. I know that Smokey Mtn and seeds aren't as bad as nic in anyway but I am not gaining on the oral fixation thing.
I have found it hard to get involved at times in the site though. Don't really feel worthy to give anyone advice yet. I read a lot and sympathize with the newbies. Once in a while I feel compelled to throw my two cents in.
I find it amazing how much of a bond quitting this addiction can give us. For instance, srans has given me some good ol' "attaboy" advice and it made me feel that I really knew him. Then I saw that he was going through a hard time and my heart bled for him. This place is amazing!
Guess what I'm trying to say is "THANKS".

BTW the other day I was in the quick stop that I always purchased my nic at and was stocking up on seeds and Smokey mtn and discussing how my quit was going with the gal behind the counter when a stranger walked up and asked how long I'd been quit. He was quit 2 years. It was like an instant bond.
QLF!

Great job. 32 days means your winning. Your right where you should be my friend. I started questioning my use of crutches right about the same time you are. Chunked the fake around day 40 and i think i used it one more time in the 70's. YOUR in control my friend. Here's a thought; use the fake if you need to. Here's another thought; Don't use it if you don't need to.

As more time passes you will understand more and more. When you first quit you have to trust what others are telling you. As time passes you begin to see and feel the truths. The poison screwed us up my friend. Welcome back to the real world. You still have some hurdles, but your eyes are opening.

As the days go by you will be amazed at the world you uncover.

The only ones that understand this addiction are the ones with it. One day at a time and you can have back a lot of what the poison has stolen. Proud to be quit with you.

This^^^^^^ is what brotherhood is about. Srans just lost a friend and he's right back strengthening a brothers quit. Doc, 32 days is quit awesomeness and you are more than worthy to give advice. You are doing what few others have the fortitude to accomplish! Quit on!

You're doing great!! Just remember to post roll every day and keep your promise for that day!! ODAAT and you'll be fine! Quitting with you

I don't want to hear you say you "don't feel worthy" to post around on here. What you just described, your feelings with the bond created through the site with srans and others on here is what it is ALL about. Yeah we fight and argue but you sir are worthy. You've developed relationships, posting roll and probably have that feeling inside that although it is your quit, something larger then you is holding you accountable everyday...

Same as said before I got rid of the fake stuff around day 40 or so, I don't use seeds or gum or anything anymore. I still battled it right up until the 80s. As long as you aren't putting the nic back in your mouth then take your time and work at your pace with coming off the fake. We won't force you to join Killtheseeds.org
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Thanks Guys.Didnt Mean To Come Across Like a Snivelng Bitch. Guess What I Meant Is That I Am Humbled By All Of This...And That Is A Good Thing.
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Mthomas3824
Mar 11, 2014, 10:47 am
sh4string
Mar 11, 2014, 11:29 am
Haven't even considered caving. I hate the nic bitch with a passion!

Love that statement! I hate nicotine too. I hate, hate, hate this evil terrorist empire!

That being said I have two thoughts. You don't feel worthy to be giving advice? I call bull shit. We quit daily here. You have been a man of your word for over a month.

You are undefeated with nicotine in your fight. If you can post roll and be a man of your word...You are worthy to post comments, advise, rage, call for back up. Whatever it is, you quit today and you are worthy to participate.

One of my biggest mistakes was viewing KTC as a hospital. Once I got better, I would have to leave and go into the real world. Addiction is a disease that I compare to diabetes. There isn't a cure but treatments will help you live a good long life.

KTC is my daily treatment. I come and post roll and promise.

Crutches - already got great advice on that. Just participate more on the site and it will keep you going strong.

Great advice Thomas. Love the medical analogies.
I'll take my "insulin" against this addiction every day with my daily dose of promise to quit!
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Mar 11, 2014, 2:19 pm
Mthomas3824
Mar 11, 2014, 10:47 am
sh4string
Mar 11, 2014, 11:29 am
Haven't even considered caving. I hate the nic bitch with a passion!

Love that statement! I hate nicotine too. I hate, hate, hate this evil terrorist empire!

That being said I have two thoughts. You don't feel worthy to be giving advice? I call bull shit. We quit daily here. You have been a man of your word for over a month.

You are undefeated with nicotine in your fight. If you can post roll and be a man of your word...You are worthy to post comments, advise, rage, call for back up. Whatever it is, you quit today and you are worthy to participate.

One of my biggest mistakes was viewing KTC as a hospital. Once I got better, I would have to leave and go into the real world. Addiction is a disease that I compare to diabetes. There isn't a cure but treatments will help you live a good long life.

KTC is my daily treatment. I come and post roll and promise.

Crutches - already got great advice on that. Just participate more on the site and it will keep you going strong.

Great advice Thomas. Love the medical analogies.
I'll take my "insulin" against this addiction every day with my daily dose of promise to quit!

Yep, the nic bitch hates it when you help another quitter quit. Lets piss her off today. 'finger point'
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I told my 12-year-old son yesterday about my quit. He knew I chewed but don't think he had any idea how much. I was good at hiding it from everyone but he is pretty observant.
Part of my quit strategy, if you will, is to be open about my quit and not hide the fact that I'm using substitutes. I figure the more people that know I'm quitting, the more accountable I am. Since most of them didn't even know I chewed every minute of every day around them, it is liberating sometimes to tell them.
Anyway, I wanted my son to know that the smokey mountain isn't tobacco and why I was using it.
As I discussed my quit with him I saw him getting choked up a couple of times. He is very smart, sensitive and caring. I mainly wanted to share with him how evil and stupid nicotine is and how much I regret using it. I know I can't keep him from making stupid decisions but I hope by sharing with him that his old man, who he still thinks is kinda cool, is having to battle with this awful addiction might make a lasting impression when some dikhole kid offers him a chew or smoke.
Don't know if I did a good thing or not but I'm tired of hiding from everyone and I don't want to make my son think that chewing is cool.
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Mar 16, 2014, 11:38 am
I told my 12-year-old son yesterday about my quit. He knew I chewed but don't think he had any idea how much. I was good at hiding it from everyone but he is pretty observant.
Part of my quit strategy, if you will, is to be open about my quit and not hide the fact that I'm using substitutes. I figure the more people that know I'm quitting, the more accountable I am. Since most of them didn't even know I chewed every minute of every day around them, it is liberating sometimes to tell them.
Anyway, I wanted my son to know that the smokey mountain isn't tobacco and why I was using it.
As I discussed my quit with him I saw him getting choked up a couple of times. He is very smart, sensitive and caring. I mainly wanted to share with him how evil and stupid nicotine is and how much I regret using it. I know I can't keep him from making stupid decisions but I hope by sharing with him that his old man, who he still thinks is kinda cool, is having to battle with this awful addiction might make a lasting impression when some dikhole kid offers him a chew or smoke.
Don't know if I did a good thing or not but I'm tired of hiding from everyone and I don't want to make my son think that chewing is cool.

You did a good thing. You're setting the example for your son and sharing life lessons with him. Good dad, Doc.
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Mar 16, 2014, 11:41 am
Doc Chewfree
Mar 16, 2014, 11:38 am
I told my 12-year-old son yesterday about my quit. He knew I chewed but don't think he had any idea how much. I was good at hiding it from everyone but he is pretty observant.
Part of my quit strategy, if you will, is to be open about my quit and not hide the fact that I'm using substitutes. I figure the more people that know I'm quitting, the more accountable I am. Since most of them didn't even know I chewed every minute of every day around them, it is liberating sometimes to tell them.
Anyway, I wanted my son to know that the smokey mountain isn't tobacco and why I was using it.
As I discussed my quit with him I saw him getting choked up a couple of times. He is very smart, sensitive and caring. I mainly wanted to share with him how evil and stupid nicotine is and how much I regret using it. I know I can't keep him from making stupid decisions but I hope by sharing with him that his old man, who he still thinks is kinda cool, is having to battle with this awful addiction might make a lasting impression when some dikhole kid offers him a chew or smoke.
Don't know if I did a good thing or not but I'm tired of hiding from everyone and I don't want to make my son think that chewing is cool.

You did a good thing. You're setting the example for your son and sharing life lessons with him. Good dad, Doc.

Way to go Doc. Good words and actions for your son, and good wisdom for yourself to live by. I quit with you.
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Don't usually remember my dreams but had a cave dream last night. Actually the dream was all about me fucking up...at work, with family, my addiction.
Damn, I beat myself up enough when I'm awake. Now I gotta do it in my sleep.
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Mar 18, 2014, 8:19 am
Don't usually remember my dreams but had a cave dream last night. Actually the dream was all about me fucking up...at work, with family, my addiction.
Damn, I beat myself up enough when I'm awake. Now I gotta do it in my sleep.

I rarely remember any dreams either. Fortunately for me I have yet to have a "cave" dream. I am dreading that night. Hopefully it never happens.
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Mar 18, 2014, 9:19 am
Don't usually remember my dreams but had a cave dream last night. Actually the dream was all about me fucking up...at work, with family, my addiction.
Damn, I beat myself up enough when I'm awake. Now I gotta do it in my sleep.

Had the same issue last night. It was pretty awful. It's the second one so far. I sure hope they stop.
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Doc Chewfree
Mar 18, 2014, 9:19 am
Don't usually remember my dreams but had a cave dream last night. Actually the dream was all about me fucking up...at work, with family, my addiction.
Damn, I beat myself up enough when I'm awake. Now I gotta do it in my sleep.

Had the same issue last night. It was pretty awful. It's the second one so far. I sure hope they stop.

Those dreams will come and go. I've had 3 vivid ones that I can remember. And I always wake up shaking and thinking...whew...that was only a dream. I have a theory that cave dreams (or addiction dreams of any kind), are the mind's way of gradually exorcising the demons that have been plaguing us. So those dip dreams may actually be a sign of us getting better at managing our addictions! (And I'm not a doctor, and don't even play one on TV!) :-)
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I Know I Mentioned That I Chewed Outlaw Cigars. Get This, The Price For One Pack Was$6.66.I'm Not Very superstitious But Talk AbOut A Sign From Satan!
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Mar 21, 2014, 6:26 pm
I Know I Mentioned That I Chewed Outlaw Cigars. Get This, The Price For One Pack Was$6.66.I'm Not Very superstitious But Talk AbOut A Sign From Satan!

My addict brain would just buy two packs. Problem solved.
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Mar 21, 2014, 6:26 pm
I Know I Mentioned That I Chewed Outlaw Cigars. Get This, The Price For One Pack Was$6.66.I'm Not Very superstitious But Talk AbOut A Sign From Satan!

My addict brain would just buy two packs. Problem solved.

EXACTLY!
That's what I did. Mainly because the girl behind the counter would run off when I bought one. But the change for 2 packs paid with a $20 was, wait for it...$6.66!
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