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Here Goes Nothin; Introduction
Topic Started: Mar 15 2014, 02:41 AM (2,440 Views)
kevbot
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Hello all. I wouldn't consider myself to be good at things like this, but here it goes. I'm Kevin from Colorado. I am 23 years old and have been chewing for about 5 years now. Reading through other stories, it seems like I have been chewing a small amount of time, but I feel stopping that number at 5 could save my life.

I am about to graduate from school in mechanical engineering and have my whole life ahead of me. I see this as starting a new chapter in my life and this change would be the best imaginable start for me.

I've tried doing this on my own a few times, but failed in my attempts. I think my failures rooted in me having no one to connect with on what I am going through and that's what brings me here.

Today is the beginning of a tobacco free life for me and I thank you all in advance for helping me through this.

Kevin
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Well, if you're looking for people who know how you feel, then you've come to the right place. Welcome aboard, I look forward to quitting with you.
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I applaud you for being smart enough to give up the death weed early and sure as hell wish I would of done the same. I like your thought of starting a new chapter in your life but remember to just worry about today. Post everyday, use the tools provided and get some phone numbers.

First things first, you need to post roll. PM if you need help.
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Welcome. Post roll, make some contacts, and spend as much time here as possible. It works. Glad to be quitting with you today.
We are what we repeatedly do. ~ Aristotle

Quit or get off the pot, Sally. ~ Diesel2112

The way I see it, you can either post roll daily or fuck off. ~ jost2brown

Bam! Right in the ass! ~ MonsterEMT

Quit Date: 3/4/14
HOF Date: 6/11/14
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Kevbot, you are at the right place and I couldn't agree more...quit now! Read the Welcome center and post roll.

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Day two and things are already tougher than I thought. Definitely missing the sensation of having a dip in my mouth. Has anyone had success with the non tobacco herbal chews? Or maybe similar substitutions to fill the oral fixation? I have problems with my jaw and unfortunately cannot chew sunflower seeds.

One thing that really surprises me is I'm (as hard as it is to admit) scared to quit. The idea of having to go without a chew for the rest of my life seems like one of the hardest challenges I'll ever face.

Maybe I'm building this up to be more than it really is, but I can tell this is going to take all of me to kick this habit.
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That fear dies down quickly once you start doing the routine "dip activities" without them. At the beginning I told myself "how can I do ___ without nic"? Easy, you just do it. Then it becomes the norm. That idea of "how can I last forever without nic" is simply addiction speak. Don't worry about forever, we quit one day at a time and that's all you need to focus on - today.

Stay strong and stay quit. Welcome to KTC (:
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kevbot
Mar 15, 2014, 4:02 pm
Day two and things are already tougher than I thought. Definitely missing the sensation of having a dip in my mouth. Has anyone had success with the non tobacco herbal chews? Or maybe similar substitutions to fill the oral fixation? I have problems with my jaw and unfortunately cannot chew sunflower seeds.

One thing that really surprises me is I'm (as hard as it is to admit) scared to quit. The idea of having to go without a chew for the rest of my life seems like one of the hardest challenges I'll ever face.

Maybe I'm building this up to be more than it really is, but I can tell this is going to take all of me to kick this habit.

Do not over think this shit... ODAAT only ... One day at a time,my friend One Day at a time.
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Mar 15, 2014, 5:49 pm
kevbot
Mar 15, 2014, 4:02 pm
Day two and things are already tougher than I thought.  Definitely missing the sensation of having a dip in my mouth.  Has anyone had success with the non tobacco herbal chews?  Or maybe similar substitutions to fill the oral fixation?  I have problems with my jaw and unfortunately cannot chew sunflower seeds.

One thing that really surprises me is I'm (as hard as it is to admit) scared to quit.  The idea of having to go without a chew for the rest of my life seems like one of the hardest challenges I'll ever face.

Maybe I'm building this up to be more than it really is, but I can tell this is going to take all of me to kick this habit.

Do not over think this shit... ODAAT only ... One day at a time,my friend One Day at a time.

A lot of people use the herbal chew with great success. Fireballs are good too. What's the matter with your jaw?
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Mar 15, 2014, 6:01 pm
Emulator
Mar 15, 2014, 5:49 pm
kevbot
Mar 15, 2014, 4:02 pm
Day two and things are already tougher than I thought.  Definitely missing the sensation of having a dip in my mouth.  Has anyone had success with the non tobacco herbal chews?  Or maybe similar substitutions to fill the oral fixation?  I have problems with my jaw and unfortunately cannot chew sunflower seeds.

One thing that really surprises me is I'm (as hard as it is to admit) scared to quit.  The idea of having to go without a chew for the rest of my life seems like one of the hardest challenges I'll ever face.

Maybe I'm building this up to be more than it really is, but I can tell this is going to take all of me to kick this habit.

Do not over think this shit... ODAAT only ... One day at a time,my friend One Day at a time.

A lot of people use the herbal chew with great success. Fireballs are good too. What's the matter with your jaw?

Kev,
It's only as hard as you let it be. Take it personally and get mad at nicotine. She is trying to kill you.
Of course your scared. Your scared that you can't do this, that you can't beat the nic bitch. But you can. When those craves get tough, you gotta get tougher. Take a few deep breaths and it will pass. But if you cave....that will not pass. It will get better but take everything as it comes and crawl all over this sight.

Sending you a PM with my digits. Let me know if you need anything.
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Kev,

Consider yourself lucky or smart, maybe both that you want to quit and you found KTC. Man I would have given a lot of money to someone other than US Tobacco if I would have been smart enough to quit only 5 years in. Had I found KTC sooner it might have saved me some cash and wasted time. Use whatever you need for the oral fixation as long as it does not contain the nicotine. I used Smokey Mountain, Fireballs and went Kojak for a while with blow pops. Whatever you need to keep the turd out of your lip man. Stay here, drink the koolaid and only worry about your quit today and you can make it with us. We do this together brother..........

I quit with you today!
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Glad you're here man! Stay strong, we're all in this together and we all got your back. If you need anything man, don't hesitate to get a hold of me. I too, quit with you today!
Quit Date ~ 3/7/2014
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The idea of having to go without a chew for the rest of my life seems like one of the hardest challenges I'll ever face.


Woooooo now! Emulator hit the nail on the head. Slow your roll my friend. Nobody, I mean nobody is asking you to quit forever. Post roll and quit for today, that's all anyone is asking. It's so much easier to look at this one day at a time.

Not going to lie, quitting is going to be one of the most difficult things you will ever face, but you will do it. 1000's have used this site to quit. Your no different than each and everyone of us.

I thought the same way as you. I thought, how is this even possible? Listen to my next statement. VERY IMPORTANT! The hardest part of quitting is believing it's possible and you can do it. Once you get over that hurdle it begins getting easier and easier.

Things will get better fast, believe it. Believe in yourself!

If you haven't, begin reading everything you can on addiction/nicotine. There is a lot of information on this site. Learn your enemy, it knows you. Begin knowing what to expect each step of the way. It's time to begin taking the fight to the enemy. For years you have let the poison sucker punch, kick and lead you around by a chain. By learning about your enemy you know when, how and what's coming. Lets take the fight to it for a change. Quit with you. Need another number let me know.
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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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Mar 16, 2014, 7:15 am
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The idea of having to go without a chew for the rest of my life seems like one of the hardest challenges I'll ever face.


Woooooo now! Emulator hit the nail on the head. Slow your roll my friend. Nobody, I mean nobody is asking you to quit forever. Post roll and quit for today, that's all anyone is asking. It's so much easier to look at this one day at a time.

Not going to lie, quitting is going to be one of the most difficult things you will ever face, but you will do it. 1000's have used this site to quit. Your no different than each and everyone of us.

I thought the same way as you. I thought, how is this even possible? Listen to my next statement. VERY IMPORTANT! The hardest part of quitting is believing it's possible and you can do it. Once you get over that hurdle it begins getting easier and easier.

Things will get better fast, believe it. Believe in yourself!

If you haven't, begin reading everything you can on addiction/nicotine. There is a lot of information on this site. Learn your enemy, it knows you. Begin knowing what to expect each step of the way. It's time to begin taking the fight to the enemy. For years you have let the poison sucker punch, kick and lead you around by a chain. By learning about your enemy you know when, how and what's coming. Lets take the fight to it for a change. Quit with you. Need another number let me know.

You've been given a lot of very good advice. Smokey Mountian turned out to be a lifesaver for me. I used it for a little over 100 days and then just lost interest. As far as forever, forget it! The all famous "Serinity Prayer" has a very much less known line;Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; I can testify to the truth of this, pre-quitting I either lived in the past or the future and never had the peace I can enjoy now.
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7/9/12: HOF The Missing Warning Label
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