Hi mictoria. I'm trying to quit, too, after 10 years of near daily use. Yes, it is like losing a friend. But you have to remember that its a friend you don't need. And ask yourself...What is this friend adding to my life?" Remembering those two things help me.

Sooo hard...been long yrs for me too..about 15yrs :(

Mj's been a good friend. I can name alot of things it has added to my life. Adventure, laughs, friends...not alot of bad things on my list. Sorry you have to say goodbye to your friend.

Well I smoked my last bowl and I hope I can do it. Had a drink to say good bye to an old friend. I know it is going to be had but thanks to my friends on DS and my support here, I will be ok...thank you!

Ugh I know how you feel. I recently had to quit too and couldn't have said it better. I had to quit for probation so I'll be reunited with my love in Feb. Been sober 5 months and feel like I can't enjoy anything anymore. Just hang in there, I never realized how much of an addiction it was til I had to quit. Started smoking more cigarettes which I hate. Take it one day at a time and pretty soon you'll realize how far you made it and that'll be great. From one to another you are not alone.

Hi Mictoria,
I feel for you, that like losing a friend feeling is definitely an issue. My "friend" just cost me a job after nowhere near your time served.
Hang in there.