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...
When I first quit 24 days ago (I only count 19 days smoke free cause I cheated for a couple of days) I was angry about it. I didn't want to quit, I was being forced to quit for my health. I had a choice.... smoke or breath. I had been hospitalized for the 3rd time in 2 months for severe asthma and they were considering sending me home on oxygen.... Still I didn't really want to quit. I enjoyed smoking and I hate being forced to do anything. I had been smoking for 35 years and could not even imagine life without it. So the first 3 days in the hospital I had none... but lit up the moment I got home.... smoked a bit for the next few days then really quit. The next 2 weeks were pretty tough but I managed. Still steaming mad about my situation though... pissed off at the world and missing my smokes.
Then I found you guys.
Now I have been with you for 5 days and I feel like I am part of something bigger. I feel like not smoking is something to be proud of and I AM proud of myself. Just this morning I realized I am no longer angry but I look forward to another day of success. I am happy that I am no longer a smoker. And that is because of all of you guys and all the support you offer. I just wanted to say thank you.
Then I found you guys.
Now I have been with you for 5 days and I feel like I am part of something bigger. I feel like not smoking is something to be proud of and I AM proud of myself. Just this morning I realized I am no longer angry but I look forward to another day of success. I am happy that I am no longer a smoker. And that is because of all of you guys and all the support you offer. I just wanted to say thank you.
you have inspired me just that much more...everything i read in here gets me more pumped to do this!
todd
However, it is still a great group and we do whatever we can to help out wherever we can.
I never thought I'd be a non smoker, but here I am 9 months quit and loving it. I rarely think about smoking and am determined to never go back to it. I didn't quit for health reasons, but it is as good a reason as any. No matter what drives us to quit smoking....the end result of quitting has so many benefits so why not????
Hang in there and good on you for quitting. You can do this and we stand behind you all the way.
Put the money you are saving in a jar or somewhere visible so that you can see how much you are saving (it's a real eye opener) and then reward yourself at milestones or whenever you need an extra boost...ok?
Keep up the great job!!!!!