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...

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blazefly 05/25/2015

Hi Everyone,

This is going to be my home for now on because this is a goal I need to accomplish.
It's personal for me, I was never a heavy chain smoker till now.
I even had quit smoking for 6 months and relapse to this day.
I depend on them(cigarettes) for both physical and mentally because of my bi-polar and anxieties.
I am looking for more healthier alternatives so, June I will start my journey to my smoke free life.

grannie 05/26/2015

I depend on them(cigarettes) for both physical and mentally because of my bi-polar and anxieties. You say...

That is an excuse I never heard before. Smoking is an addiction.

If you quit before and started again it is not because of you physical or mental woes, it is because you are a nicotine addict.

Select your quit date and start a healthier life.

gracenme 05/26/2015

smoking does nothing for you, physical and mental.
read some about nicotine on good post group.
http://www.dailystrength.org/groups/good-posts

come pledge with us, we are happy to have you

lindah113 05/26/2015

The way you're thinking is just what I used to think. But when you seriously start to think about it, it's all just an excuse to keep smoking cause it's easier. I thought I had to smoke every time I sat down to relax. Not true. I just had to sit down and take a deep breath without inhaling the smoke. Come pledge with us, set a quit date. Eat hard candy, chew gum, drink water, I found cinnamon gum to be a good deterent. You can do it, don't talk yourself out of it. You have lots of encouragement here. Good luck!!

MayberryDeb 05/26/2015

Welcome to the 'family' Blaze. We ALL have used excuses to keep smoking. It is an addiction. Can you tell me HOW smoking helps you relax when it is filled with nicotine that is a stimulant? HOW does it really help you physically? All it really does is give you a time-out, a break from other stresses in your life. Use this relapse as a learning tool. Why did you start again? What happened. There are many BP people here that no longer use their illness as an excuse. We are here for you.

blazefly 05/27/2015

How do you accept the challenge?

jazzkeys 05/27/2015

It's a mind set, You just have to admit you are addicted and decide it's time to quit. Set a quit date, not too far off and prepare a kit to get you through it. Gum, hard candy, veggie sticks, celery and carrots etc,,,
Walk a lot, it's summer, walk long and hard to burn off the anxiety.
Or do activities that make you tired, sleep a lot at first, and drink lots of water, you can do it. Chew the nicotene gum if you have to, use cut off straws, when you inhale, you get fresh air.
Good Luck, you can do this.

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