I posted my intro on day 400 on January 12, 2015. Today I posted day 1,425 here.
My journey started in December 2013 when it finally dawned on me mid round that dipping was fucking stupid. Everyone here has a simliar moment. When we finally saw the light and said fuck this. You’re here because you’ve seen the same light. Fyi, it’s awesome over here on this side of the light.
Here’s what you need to know: Every successful quit has 3 things in common.
1. Accountability. I posted early. I woke up, grabbed my phone and posted before i even scratched my balls most mornings.
2. I kept my promise. Somedays it was just an hour at a time. Get to lunch. Then get to dinner, go to bed early to get away from my head. Some days are easier than others at first.
3. Brotherhood. I got involved. This is what separates the quitters from the pussy douchebags that think they’re cured and don’t need the accountability anymore. Fuck that. This isn't some dirty rest stop, it’s hotel fucking California. Except that I’ll never check out. These guys have become part of my quit.
Here are some additional things that I’ve learned when i first quit & it should say something that I remember back almost 4 years just as clear as if it was yesterday....
Drink lots of water. I didn’t do this and I didn’t crap for 9 days.
Exercise. I didn’t do this either. I gorged on Swedish fish and diet coke....
Fake dip. I did this and it works. It’s different for every quitter. For me, it really helped those around me when the cravings were real bad.
If you’re just starting your journey, find that reason and hold it. Hate nicotine for what it has taken from you. Count those things when shit goes south and the cravings set in. All that cash gone. All the lying & sneaking around. What a dickbag I was.
But I’m quit and i just took an alcohol soaked trip to vegas. Full of strippers and blackouts & gambling & tits. Lots and lots of tits. All with money I saved from not killing myself with Copenhagen.... what a novel fucking idea.
oh, yeah, I took that trip with fellow quitters that i had never met. Get involved and it will change your life. It sure as hell did mine.
