Checking In

Hello all. Not much action in the Chewers and Dippers Corner :( so I thought I'd just check in. Just got back from a week off of work up in Portland, OR. I decided this trip was my 1 year reward and splurged a little more than I would've otherwise. ;) Never did go with the tent idea, the wife decided she's tired of tents and would rather we invest the money in a camper trailer. We took the kids to the zoo, and OMSI science center up there, checked out the Portland Test Rose Garden, which was absolutely beautiful and I recommend for anyone paying Portland a visit. You would never know that you were smack dab in the middle of a bustling city when you're there. We had a great time. Anyway, how's everyone else? Hope all is going well. Take care! Infinite_D [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/21/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 410 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,630 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $451 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 53 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18

Getting Back on the Wagon

Hello again DC. I am so happy to hear that you and your wife are staying strong. This is such WONDERFUL news! :) :) :) You are doing great! Infinite_D [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/21/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 508 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 10,688 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $558.8 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 65 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 26 [B]Seconds:[/B] 4

Getting Back on the Wagon

Interesting, Luna. What island do you live on? Just curious. :) I could definitely see how digging through the trash would be a temptation for a new quitter, that was very wise of you to destroy them in the wood stove. ;) Good thing - it must have been winter or fall when you quit, eh? Could've been early spring, too, I suppose. For me when I quit chewing tobacco, what worked for me probably would not work for everyone, and I am certainly not recommending it for everyone, just saying what I did. For me, I had to keep a can of chewing tobacco in the glove compartment of my car for the first couple of months. Why? Isn't that "quit suicide"? Well, for me, no - it wasn't. You see, after I quit, of course the addiction is still there and quite strong. I would say I was going to quit, make it a day or so, end up going to the store to buy a can of dip, take a dip out of it, get frustrated with myself and throw it away. After doing this several times, not only do you realize how expensive it is, but also how easy it is to run to the store and bail yourself out if you want to. So, while it is most certainly a good idea to remove temptation to the extent possible, the bottom line is that there just comes a time when you have to say "no". "I quit and I'm not going back." But for me, it was some kind of strange security blanket knowing that if push came to shove, and things just got really bad and I couldn't handle it anymore, then my "salvation" at the time was no further away than my glove compartment. After a certain amount of time passed and I began to feel more comfortable with the idea of not using tobacco ever again, then I was able to throw away my "backup" can. But, I'll say it again - I'm sure that this approach would not work for everyone, nor am I recommending this to anyone else. Just, do what works for YOU! ;) At any rate, Luna is right, DC. Where are you? I hope you are still checking the boards. Please let us know how your battle is going - we're all pulling for you!!! Infinite_D [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/21/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 513 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 10,789 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $564.3 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 66 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 24 [B]Seconds:[/B] 16

Getting Back on the Wagon

Hello Dave. I'm darn proud of you right now! :) Way to go standing toe to toe with your initial temptations and giving 'em a good dousing of carburetor cleaner!!! Here's a cyber-slap on the back and a big "Adda-boy". Keep up the determination and great work! You CAN do this. As a matter of fact, you ARE doing this. Yes, tobacco does sap your energy. Just think of all of the chemicals we inundate our bodies with when we smoke or chew. Our bodies are probably working overtime to try to rid itself of the junk we're piping into it like an IV drip. I never tried hot salsa sunflower seeds. Sounds good actually! How are they? ;) Taking care of the "oral fixation" is important in quitting dip, especially for the first 3 to 6 months, in my estimation. Whatever works for you. Anyway, awesome job. Don't give up, and just stick with it! Shevie - Aw, shucks! LOL "Great" dip quitter? I don't know about that, but thank you anyway. :blush: Anyone who can face their addiction and beat it is "great". ;) Besides, don't be so humble! Everyone knows that Shevie is the local SSC Stud. :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/21/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 479 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 10,059 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $526.9 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 61 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 28 [B]Seconds:[/B] 30

2 months on Herbal Snuff

Hello iquitdipping, good to see you're still at it! Congratulations! I never heard of the "alternative" dips with lobelia (indian tobacco) and the ones that add nicotine. I do know that there are quite a few varieties out there, however. The one I used served its purpose for me, although my dentist did also tell me that eventually I should give it up as well since basically any foreign body placed between cheek and gum can cause unwanted gumline irritation. I wouldn't hesitate for a moment, however, to pick up a can of herbal (mine was sold over the counter at most grocery/convenience stores) if I thought I was in a high-risk-of-relapse situation. I was able to go fishing this last weekend without even a passing thought of chew, which is actually quite amazing. I don't even think I realized until after I got back that the thought of having a dip never even crossed my mind! I think I've reached the point where, I just don't use dip anymore, I'm fine with that, and my mind seems to have nearly forgotten. Again, congratulations to you! Keep up the excellent quit! :) You must be around 2-1/2 months now? You should post your stats for us all to see! It's fun to look at that and see how many days, hours, minutes, seconds of life you've given yourself back (based on whatever formula the system uses) and watch the progress of "Cigarettes Not Smoked" or "Dips Not Taken" in our case! Infinite [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/21/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 479 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 10,059 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $526.9 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 61 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 33 [B]Seconds:[/B] 49

Hall Of Fame Recipient for September 2006

Way to go Shevie! I can't believe I missed this post! :) Sorry buddy!!! :blush: Congratulations on being inducted into the HOF!!! It couldn't have gone to anyone more deserving this time around. You're an inspiration to us all, you've helped so many along the way, and continue to do so, day in and day out, week after week and month after month, you're here pushing others along the path to freedom from addiction to tobacco! I've said it before, and I'll say it again, and again, and again...Shevie, you ARE the man! :) ;) [size=4][color=purple]CONGRATULATIONS SHEVIE!!![/size][/color] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/21/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 479 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 10,060 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $526.9 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 61 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 36 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23

Where did our chewers and dippers go?

Hey Regular Dad! Glad to see you made it back!!! [quote] Just quit and don't look back.[/quote] You said it! [size=4][color=red]CONGRATULATIONS AND STAY STRONG, RD!!![/size][/color] :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/21/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 470 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 9,881 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $517 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 60 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 59

2 months on Herbal Snuff

Hello iquitdipping, and welcome to the SSC! Congratulations on your decision to give up snuff. I used Skoal occasionally when I chewed. I also used the herbal snuff as an aid in quitting. I think it is a good thing if it is helping you quit, because, chances are probably pretty good that the herbal alternative is less harmful than Skoal. Afterall, there are too many chemicals to list found in every form of tobacco. Melanie is correct, however, in that it wouldn't be a bad idea to check in with your doctor if you haven't already. But if you have gone from 15 dips of tobacco per day, to 2 dips of alternative, then I think congratulations are definitely in order! Great job and keep it up!!! :) Looking forward to seeing you at the beach! ;) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/21/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 470 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 9,881 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $517 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 60 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 6 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55

2 months on Herbal Snuff

So...you still plugging along without the "plugs", iquitdipping? :) Hope you're still doing well. Take care. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/21/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 490 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 10,307 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $539 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 63 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 49

Hi, I'm new here. No skoal since June 6th.

Haven't seen this thread move for a little while, RD, so I thought I'd check in and see if you're still watching the board. Maybe you post elsewhere and I've just missed it. I don't usually get a chance to go to all the different threads, unfortunately. At any rate - hope you're still at it! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/21/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 490 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 10,307 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $539 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 63 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 59