Smoking Addiction & Recovery Support Group
The CDC claims that nicotine is a "very addictive drug" that can be "as addictive as heroin or cocaine." Nicotine is typically eliminated from the body within 2 to 3 days, however, physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms may last for much longer depending on the individual. If you are trying to kick the habit, this community is dedicated to giving smokers the...
Yup, I did it!!! It has been 10 months since my last cancer stick and I am so proud of me! So far I have not spent $1,800 on killing myself and my family. Isn't that a huge number? Can you believe that at one time the tobacco comapanies with their slick advertising convinced so many of us that we would be "cool" if we smoked? We paid THOUSANDS OF $$$$$$ and harmed our bodies to perpetrate this lie. When we wanted to be done, they had us, we allowed ourselves to become ADDICTS and we have to face this with the same amount energy and focus as any other addict overcoming and addiction. It is just so wrong and we were willing participants, WERE. NO MORE.
I am saving this money and I am planning on being on a cruise in the carribean for my 40th birthday with my hubby. We can finally afford it. Funny how that works....
Blessings All,
Maggie
I am saving this money and I am planning on being on a cruise in the carribean for my 40th birthday with my hubby. We can finally afford it. Funny how that works....
Blessings All,
Maggie
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You should be so proud of yourself. I am at day 54 after 30 years of smoking and I can't wait to say it's been 10 months. Best wishes to you.
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Me too, 30 years, now at 61 days...Way to go Maggie Jo I am so happy for you, big hugs!
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Way to go!!!
grannie
Good for you Maggie, here is an "Atta Girl" for you. You are an inspiration to all of us.
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I have been here before, a long long time ago and now I am back.Forgive me for not just saying what I want to say,even under a triple dose of antidepressants it is still raw and seeping and I am hesitant at revealing it as at least under the bandages around my heart I don,t have to look at how raw and wounded.My child was cleaved from my heart by his own actions. my child of ten,turning eleven...
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
