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Introduction and Day 1; I'm new here
Topic Started: Oct 24 2016, 05:34 PM (2,433 Views)
aaroncarey
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I would also like to add a few things I've learned that I haven't seen recommended (yet) here or other places devoted to the cause.

1) I changed up a lot of things the day I quit dipping. This time of the year, I'm listening to sports radio or podcasts all the time when I'm not at work. Instead of listening to any radio/podcasts, I've instead exclusively listened to music; I have it on all the time. Anything from Chopin to Gorillaz.

2) Instead of spending all my non-work day time in my recliner messing around on my iPad in front of my TV, I'm spending the vast majority of my time outside of my man cave. Usually in my kitchen at the table on my computer.

3) I've given myself a ton of superfluous tasks and chores I either a. don't do enough or as often, or b. don't actually need to do...just to get my mind off of dipping and concentrated on something else.

4) Crushed pepper- and spearmints are how I'm getting over the oral fixation. They seem to be working well!

But...this is just day 4. Every day may require a different way to battle. This is just what I've learned so far.
I am a dbag and petulant child. And an arrogant ass. And not "most people".

“I am heading down the very same road to a cave as i have before” - INKcogKNEEdough

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aaroncarey
Oct 27 2016, 02:16 PM
I would also like to add a few things I've learned that I haven't seen recommended (yet) here or other places devoted to the cause.

1) I changed up a lot of things the day I quit dipping. This time of the year, I'm listening to sports radio or podcasts all the time when I'm not at work. Instead of listening to any radio/podcasts, I've instead exclusively listened to music; I have it on all the time. Anything from Chopin to Gorillaz.

2) Instead of spending all my non-work day time in my recliner messing around on my iPad in front of my TV, I'm spending the vast majority of my time outside of my man cave. Usually in my kitchen at the table on my computer.

3) I've given myself a ton of superfluous tasks and chores I either a. don't do enough or as often, or b. don't actually need to do...just to get my mind off of dipping and concentrated on something else.

4) Crushed pepper- and spearmints are how I'm getting over the oral fixation. They seem to be working well!

But...this is just day 4. Every day may require a different way to battle. This is just what I've learned so far.
Nice work! Keep actively fighting the urges!

My first 4 days were spent locked in the living room watching every football game that was on TV. Listening to classical music sounds more pleasant - no one gets pissed off by Chopin. :)

Keep using this thread as a quit diary too. Bookmark it and read it from the beginning when you have a bad crave.
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I told Zeno I was going to check in here around 3:30 CT. Had to work overtime at my first job and get over to my other one ASAP.

So far, so good on day 5. I anticipate having a few more triggers tonight as I usually take Friday nights to myself and take the edge off however I can. So I'm going to a buddy's place to watch the WS. He doesn't chew so there'll be lessened temptation being with him.

This weekend will be the first without nic in a long time.
I am a dbag and petulant child. And an arrogant ass. And not "most people".

“I am heading down the very same road to a cave as i have before” - INKcogKNEEdough

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Aaron be smart this weekend. Stay away from the alcohol! Have your numbers handy and use them if needed. I quit with you today!
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(I'm treating this thread as a journal; I never post like this on social media)

Friday night update:

Got home from work and was extremely tired. Took a nap before going to my buddy's place to watch the WS. All the while I've been the most tempted to dip to this point in my quit.

I have a lot of free time tomorrow and will be browsing the forum for all of that time (while watching football, of course).
I am a dbag and petulant child. And an arrogant ass. And not "most people".

“I am heading down the very same road to a cave as i have before” - INKcogKNEEdough

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aaroncarey
Oct 29 2016, 12:44 AM
(I'm treating this thread as a journal; I never post like this on social media)

Friday night update:

Got home from work and was extremely tired. Took a nap before going to my buddy's place to watch the WS. All the while I've been the most tempted to dip to this point in my quit.

I have a lot of free time tomorrow and will be browsing the forum for all of that time (while watching football, of course).
Nice win last night Aaron. It was smart that you had a plan and stuck with it! Today will be your first saturday quit which will be a milestone. Keep winning! CJ
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ChristopherJ
Oct 29 2016, 06:55 AM
aaroncarey
Oct 29 2016, 12:44 AM
(I'm treating this thread as a journal; I never post like this on social media)

Friday night update:

Got home from work and was extremely tired. Took a nap before going to my buddy's place to watch the WS. All the while I've been the most tempted to dip to this point in my quit.

I have a lot of free time tomorrow and will be browsing the forum for all of that time (while watching football, of course).
Nice win last night Aaron. It was smart that you had a plan and stuck with it! Today will be your first saturday quit which will be a milestone. Keep winning! CJ
Hi Aaron - just saw your thread. Nice to see another Chiefs fan around here!

You've gotten some bad ass advice already from some of the best quitters around, and Zeno is a great quit Sherpa! Keep doing what you are doing. It gets better and easier. One day at a time!
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Saturday night update.

Today has actually been great. Fewer hard urges, and whenever they do come, I've got my mints right there. Went for most of the day without too much temptation.

Every time I think it's going well, I put my guard up even more. I'm (almost) a full week in. Any failures now would be 7 days wasted.
I am a dbag and petulant child. And an arrogant ass. And not "most people".

“I am heading down the very same road to a cave as i have before” - INKcogKNEEdough

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Sunday afternoon update:

Holy crap, the cravings are randomly so bad this afternoon. Yesterday was a breeze, but today has been heck.
I am a dbag and petulant child. And an arrogant ass. And not "most people".

“I am heading down the very same road to a cave as i have before” - INKcogKNEEdough

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aaroncarey
Oct 30 2016, 04:31 PM
Sunday afternoon update:

Holy crap, the cravings are randomly so bad this afternoon. Yesterday was a breeze, but today has been heck.
Holy hell what a game!

One day at a time bud.
Quit Date 12/24/2012
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worktowin
Oct 30 2016, 05:06 PM
aaroncarey
Oct 30 2016, 04:31 PM
Sunday afternoon update:

Holy crap, the cravings are randomly so bad this afternoon. Yesterday was a breeze, but today has been heck.
Holy hell what a game!

One day at a time bud.
Remember we've all been where you're at. It's hard it's damn hard. That's when you find out how bad you really want this. I know you got this, hammer down and throat punch the bitch! She want give up easy! Winning is all that matters now. Quit on! Im a pm away
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pab1964
Oct 30 2016, 06:13 PM
worktowin
Oct 30 2016, 05:06 PM
aaroncarey
Oct 30 2016, 04:31 PM
Sunday afternoon update:

Holy crap, the cravings are randomly so bad this afternoon. Yesterday was a breeze, but today has been heck.
Holy hell what a game!

One day at a time bud.
Remember we've all been where you're at. It's hard it's damn hard. That's when you find out how bad you really want this. I know you got this, hammer down and throat punch the bitch! She want give up easy! Winning is all that matters now. Quit on! Im a pm away
Like Pab said you got this it only gets better,nothing should come in the way of your quit.

Nose to the grind stone and send a PM I'll gladly share my digits
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worktowin
Oct 30 2016, 05:06 PM
aaroncarey
Oct 30 2016, 04:31 PM
Sunday afternoon update:

Holy crap, the cravings are randomly so bad this afternoon. Yesterday was a breeze, but today has been heck.
Holy hell what a game!

One day at a time bud.
I dealt with Andy Reid in Philly - don't let his awful clock management lead to a cave! ;)

I quit with you today! Stranger999 day 422
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Stranger999
Oct 30 2016, 09:18 PM
worktowin
Oct 30 2016, 05:06 PM
aaroncarey
Oct 30 2016, 04:31 PM
Sunday afternoon update:

Holy crap, the cravings are randomly so bad this afternoon. Yesterday was a breeze, but today has been heck.
Holy hell what a game!

One day at a time bud.
I dealt with Andy Reid in Philly - don't let his awful clock management lead to a cave! ;)

I quit with you today! Stranger999 day 422
Haha! I literally tweeted during the 3Q I thought they were going to lose the game...it's hard to get a read on this team sometimes.
I am a dbag and petulant child. And an arrogant ass. And not "most people".

“I am heading down the very same road to a cave as i have before” - INKcogKNEEdough

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Monday update:

Still more cravings earlier in the day...then once I left for work everything seemed to be fine.

Something different a week in: it used to be I was tired 80% of the time on any given day. Now I'm tired, but I'm not drowsy -- which is nice, I guess? Drowsiness was a huge bugaboo. I'd either deal with it by taking dip after dip or drinking coffee -- or fairly often both.

Anywhoo, overall so far so good.
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“I am heading down the very same road to a cave as i have before” - INKcogKNEEdough

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