July 28, 2012

[maxdallasfan]

July 28, 2012. Why do I post this date you ask? Because this is the first day in 13 long years that I am going to stop chewing tobacco. It scares me to even say it out loud. I have struggled with this for 13 long years. Hidden this from everyone that I know. I once swore that I would stop when I turned 30. Then I swore that I would stop when I turned 35. I'm 37 now. I'll be 38 in 2 months. I don't want to die young. My heart is pounding as I write this, I'm scared, ashamed, embarrassed, worried, stressed out, trying to rationalize, trying to stop. My ex-wife never knew I did it. She got cancer 3 years ago and I swore that I would stop. I almost did, but the stress of it all wore on me and I continued. Then she flipped her lid and left. I swore again that I would stop, but my selfish hidden addiction wouldn't let me. My new girlfriend doesn't know I do it. My stepdaughter doesn't know I do it. My co-workers don't know I do it. Only I know, and my dogs know.....now you all know.

I don't know any of you, and you guys don't know me. Please help me get through this.

[dcreel]

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthr...-be-smoke-free!

[RIDE-RED 250r]

Tobacco is a tough thing to quite. I smoked cigarettes for 13 years. Quit on Christmas day of '07. Was smoke free for nearly 3 years and then my dumb started smoking cigars and tiparillos... And here I am, a habitual smoker again. Will be kicking them to the curb again soon. The stogies are harder on the body than cigarettes.

It was only a matter of a few days after I quit that I started to not even notice I had quit and did not miss them. It can be done. And I will do it again....

[maxdallasfan]

Good luck to you and me.

[threewheelin-feelin]

i picked up smoking at 18 im now 25 and smoking a pack a day...every time i even think of quitting i start smoking more...tobacco is evil and one of the worst addictions to kick next to herion and cocaine...i want to quit so bad but it always seems i just want another cigarette more...good luck man hopfully i will get the nerve to quit soon...it really is one of the smartest choice you will make in life...and the money you will save can go towards 3wheelers!

[whyzee]

Cheers to you for wanting and trying quit! I dipped for a good many years and one day I just completely quit...i replaced my addiction to tobacco with other things i am still addicted to...3 wheelers and motocross...not sure which is more dangerous. My point is that chances are you will have to replace your addiction with another addiction..
How the hell are you able to hide chewing tobacco from everyone?

[atc007]

JULY 28 2012,,,The day YOU did it. I have no advice really for you as I have never started any of this crap. Why would I ? I've never understood it. My Sis is one smart cookie,,and she Loves the smell of cigarettes?? I don't understand it!? Just me. I hope you can get 2 days out. That seems to be the threshold to get over. Chew gum? Sunflower seeds,excercise. You will HAVE to replace it with something in your mind. We will get you through this. When it gets rough ,get on here and vent. And don't you get back on here with a failure report!! .lol We'll pull you through this,won't be the first time! You will do this.

[maxdallasfan]

So far so good...only 9:30 am here! Ugh. I was able to hide it with pouches and sneaking around. Was pathetic really. But thanks all. I will read your words of encouragement.

[pantera1975]

If you believe in Christ study that and ask him for help. When ever you have a addiction you have to find something positive to replace it with. 3 wheelers seem positive but they cost more money than most of us have then when money get tight or somthing brakes you will fall back. Trust me! I've had alot of life coaching over the last couple years. Or try exercise, walking,reading. Something that is relatively cheap. You can do it!

[maxdallasfan]

If the MODs want to move this thread into the other one (link above) feel free. I guess I should have searched before making it.
I'm mostly worried about work on Monday. I think that will be way tougher than getting through the weekend. I'm going to my girlfriends house today.....hope I don't bite her head off. LOL.

[atc007]

This is about YOU,and chew,that was about smoking. Tobacco yes,,but two different things. You won't hide the stench of smoke! Get through the weekend. Get through Monday,and go from there. You will do this.

[atc007]

How's it going???

[maxdallasfan]

Well today was hard. I ate like crazy at my gf's house. Thanks for the kind words. I was a little snippy, but not to bad.

[atc007]

You made it though!! JULY 28 2012.. You did it. Now get thru tomorrow.

[maxdallasfan]

Thanks 007. You're all right in my book.