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Intro; 23 year user, now quit
Topic Started: Oct 22 2014, 11:53 AM (3,349 Views)
30isEnuff
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Quit Ninja
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AppleJack
Oct 28 2014, 08:07 PM
gooch44
Oct 28 2014, 03:43 PM
So "Movember" is coming up and I've never participated with growing a stache in order to raise awareness of men's health issues. But this year I'm going to. Although I'm only doing it to raise awareness of the nasty effects of chewing tobacco. Any time someone asks why I'm growing that fur on my upper lip, I'm going to tell them why and why it was so fucken stupid of me to do for over 20 years. This is my pledge to the group. Anyone who wants to join me, I would love it! Hope all is well with my Jan group. Keep up the good fight!

I see you jumping all in and OWNING this.

Does my heart good. Quit is beautiful. It's painful but... The pain makes it even more awesome when I see a new guy OWN his quit.

Rock on m'man...
That Gooch is a bad ass quitter! Hell yeah!
I also have this confidence that since I did this, I can do anything -mcarmo44

Caving is NOT an option. ~KTC Quitter

The Guys @ KTC may not be the cream of the crop of Mental Health... But if you wanna quit NIC for good and all ... these crazy bastards are all the support you will ever need!! - cmark

-'Stop being a pussy and quit' Tarpon17

Keeping my jaw and tongue, I like them. ~30isEnuff
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gooch44
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Holy shit! I swore I had thrown out all of my tins and got rid of everything. I got home from work tonight and found one in a drawer with some chew left in it. Small panic attack ensued, but I flushed that shit and threw the can away. Small victory to the start of my day 11...posting roll right now!
Caving = Failure. Failure is NOT an option.
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Raider
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Imma Quitter!!!
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gooch44
Oct 29 2014, 02:40 AM
Holy shit! I swore I had thrown out all of my tins and got rid of everything. I got home from work tonight and found one in a drawer with some chew left in it. Small panic attack ensued, but I flushed that shit and threw the can away. Small victory to the start of my day 11...posting roll right now!
Nice job. This is quitting in action here. Checking all your stash locations is important. Damn proud to be quit with you today.
Today, I quit!!!

Quit Date: 28 Feb, 2014
HOF Date: 7 June, 2014
My HOF Speech
"The minute you really think you have the nic bitch by the balls is when she's gonna strike. Posting roll takes a moment. Answering the 3 questions and reengaging with a new group will take a lot longer, Guarandamnteed. "
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Danno30
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Quit On!!
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Gooch, I read threw your introduction. Thanks for reaching out in the PM. Let's do this.
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gooch44
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Day 11 harder than 10. For whatever reason I kept reaching for my tin at different times of the day when I usually had a chew. It was weird cuz I haven't really done that since the first 2 days. I guess just another way the nic fucks with u and your brain. Either way, I got thru it, had a nic free day and just posted roll for day 12. And I've now got a stache going for Movember for any of u who wanna join me :)
Caving = Failure. Failure is NOT an option.
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brettlees
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Keep it going. It is a random roller coaster. You'll make it. Each new challenge is another crave beat down. Another victory. You have to reprogram your brain, and it takes time. Right now, you're teaching it that it can't get what it wants-- that you're no longer giving in. I had a long foggy period, and it helped to know that others did too. You're doing a good job at this, just keep building your quit defenses, strategies, and victories.
Took my freedom back October 23, 2013.

Here's an article that taught me a lot and made me hate the addiction: Nicotine Addiction 101-- newer quitters check it out-- and vets do it too, to breathe new life into your quit!

24 Quitters I have met: Ihatecope, >Pinched<, T-Cell, grizzlyhasclaws, Canvasback, BaseballPlayer, Cbird65, ERDVM, BradleyGuy, Ted, Zeno, AppleJack, Bronc, Knockout, MookieBlaylock, Rdad, 2mch2lv4, MN_Ben, Natro, Lippizaner, Amquash, ChristopherJ, GDubya, Mogul. Each one was a real honor and continues to fortify my resolve to stay QUIT!
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AppleJack
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Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution...
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gooch44
Oct 30 2014, 03:42 AM
Day 11 harder than 10. For whatever reason I kept reaching for my tin at different times of the day when I usually had a chew. It was weird cuz I haven't really done that since the first 2 days. I guess just another way the nic fucks with u and your brain. Either way, I got thru it, had a nic free day and just posted roll for day 12. And I've now got a stache going for Movember for any of u who wanna join me :)
In looking back on my first month or so... That first week or 2 were a bit of a breeze. I think it boiled down to the sheer momentum of the newness of REALLY doing this quit thang, finding this community, and adrenaline. After that wore off... Well, the fact that it was going to take some hard work set in. Breaking habits related to our addiction. Like Brett said... You'll have swings from low to high. It's normal, man. In fact... It's the REAL normal we all needed to relearn about. Nicotine messed up our perspective on it. You're winning each day... That's badass. That's freedom...
Day 1... 4-17-13


Well, it's one louder isn't it? It's not ten.
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gooch44
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Well I'm over the 2 week hump. Getting easier and easier each day. But for anyone reading this who hasn't quit or who just quit, let me tell you, you will have much more success by using this site. And not just using it, but obsessing over and adhering to the principles. Thank you to all members of KTC for your help so far! I quit with you today!
Caving = Failure. Failure is NOT an option.
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stevesince92
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AppleJack
Oct 30 2014, 12:31 PM
gooch44
Oct 30 2014, 03:42 AM
Day 11 harder than 10. For whatever reason I kept reaching for my tin at different times of the day when I usually had a chew. It was weird cuz I haven't really done that since the first 2 days. I guess just another way the nic fucks with u and your brain. Either way, I got thru it, had a nic free day and just posted roll for day 12. And I've now got a stache going for Movember for any of u who wanna join me :)
In looking back on my first month or so... That first week or 2 were a bit of a breeze. I think it boiled down to the sheer momentum of the newness of REALLY doing this quit thang, finding this community, and adrenaline. After that wore off... Well, the fact that it was going to take some hard work set in. Breaking habits related to our addiction. Like Brett said... You'll have swings from low to high. It's normal, man. In fact... It's the REAL normal we all needed to relearn about. Nicotine messed up our perspective on it. You're winning each day... That's badass. That's freedom...
Applejack, you nailed it. My first two weeks were a bunch easier than I thought it would be. I think adrenaline was a big part of it but this site has really helped me. I can tell now that the real test is starting. I'm 3 weeks in and have to keep telling myself that I never want to go through another quit. Aquadipper told me he got pretty foggy on days 20-30 so I'm just pushing on thru. I've gotta get this shit whipped. My gums look and feel 100% better 22 days in.
I quit with you guys.
Don't confuse your path with your destination. Just because it's stormy now doesn't mean that you aren't headed for sunshine.

Quit for YOU!! EDD!!
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Attention all planets of the solar federation......... I have assumed control.....
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Raider
Oct 29 2014, 07:54 AM
gooch44
Oct 29 2014, 02:40 AM
Holy shit! I swore I had thrown out all of my tins and got rid of everything. I got home from work tonight and found one in a drawer with some chew left in it. Small panic attack ensued, but I flushed that shit and threw the can away. Small victory to the start of my day 11...posting roll right now!
Nice job. This is quitting in action here. Checking all your stash locations is important. Damn proud to be quit with you today.
Good job right there Gooch! I am coming up on a year this month and this weekend I found a FULL can in one of my old range bags. Had fun doing a Kill The Can dance on it. You are owning your quit! Keep going Brother!
ODAAT....Learn It.....Know It.....Live It
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Gooch - Do you recall getting all in my face on day 3? I love rage. You're killing it and I see you as a long termer. Hope you believe in yourself the way I do. Stay quit bro!
Quit Date: May 5, 2014
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August 2014 Triple A Brass Ballers
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gooch44
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Done4Me
Nov 4 2014, 10:48 PM
Gooch - Do you recall getting all in my face on day 3? I love rage. You're killing it and I see you as a long termer. Hope you believe in yourself the way I do. Stay quit bro!
Oh I remember it well. I remember saying to myself, "who the hell is this guy! He doesn't know me and already judging. Well F&^K him!" Ha ha, you may not have known me personally, but you've seen the same types of posts from those who have caved and I fit the profile. Well I'm much "calmer" now...well today anyway. Thanks for the message, I appreciate it.
Caving = Failure. Failure is NOT an option.
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gooch44
Nov 5 2014, 03:27 AM
Done4Me
Nov 4 2014, 10:48 PM
Gooch - Do you recall getting all in my face on day 3? I love rage. You're killing it and I see you as a long termer. Hope you believe in yourself the way I do. Stay quit bro!
Oh I remember it well. I remember saying to myself, "who the hell is this guy! He doesn't know me and already judging. Well F&^K him!" Ha ha, you may not have known me personally, but you've seen the same types of posts from those who have caved and I fit the profile. Well I'm much "calmer" now...well today anyway. Thanks for the message, I appreciate it.
Gooch, good to read your thread man, glad you are staying strong! Stay in touch with your introduction... read it every day, remind yourself how shitty life is in the prison that nicotine had you in.

Keep posting, reach out for help, and quit one day at a time. We are with you!
"Your net worth to the world is usually determined by what remains after your bad habits are subtracted from your good ones."

-Benjamin Franklin

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Quit Date: September 1, 2014
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Nov 5 2014, 06:50 AM
gooch44
Nov 5 2014, 03:27 AM
Done4Me
Nov 4 2014, 10:48 PM
Gooch - Do you recall getting all in my face on day 3? I love rage. You're killing it and I see you as a long termer. Hope you believe in yourself the way I do. Stay quit bro!
Oh I remember it well. I remember saying to myself, "who the hell is this guy! He doesn't know me and already judging. Well F&^K him!" Ha ha, you may not have known me personally, but you've seen the same types of posts from those who have caved and I fit the profile. Well I'm much "calmer" now...well today anyway. Thanks for the message, I appreciate it.
Gooch, good to read your thread man, glad you are staying strong! Stay in touch with your introduction... read it every day, remind yourself how shitty life is in the prison that nicotine had you in.

Keep posting, reach out for help, and quit one day at a time. We are with you!
ODAAT...I've been telling myself that for 19 days and it's working. Thanks for the kind words!
Caving = Failure. Failure is NOT an option.
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gooch44
Nov 6 2014, 05:00 AM
jwright
Nov 5 2014, 06:50 AM
gooch44
Nov 5 2014, 03:27 AM
Done4Me
Nov 4 2014, 10:48 PM
Gooch - Do you recall getting all in my face on day 3? I love rage. You're killing it and I see you as a long termer. Hope you believe in yourself the way I do. Stay quit bro!
Oh I remember it well. I remember saying to myself, "who the hell is this guy! He doesn't know me and already judging. Well F&^K him!" Ha ha, you may not have known me personally, but you've seen the same types of posts from those who have caved and I fit the profile. Well I'm much "calmer" now...well today anyway. Thanks for the message, I appreciate it.
Gooch, good to read your thread man, glad you are staying strong! Stay in touch with your introduction... read it every day, remind yourself how shitty life is in the prison that nicotine had you in.

Keep posting, reach out for help, and quit one day at a time. We are with you!
ODAAT...I've been telling myself that for 19 days and it's working. Thanks for the kind words!
A lot of good posts in here and a lot of good quitting. Well done!
1 Problem + Nicotine = 2 Problems
"Cavers find a way to cave. Quitters find a way to quit" ~ 30

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