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...
very frustrated with myself that i cant stop smoking. have not been a heavy smoker and have had long periods of not smoking in my life time. i smoke 5 cigs a night with a few beers. every day when my eyes open i pray for strenght to not light up when i get off work and have a beer. but like clock work i do it anyway. fearful that i will get lung cancer and die and not have the rest of my life to do the things that i want to do and be with those that i love.where do i start ? allen carr? anyone tried his program? have tried approaching the situation with the 12 steps and tried patches. the patches make me nervous and grind my teeth. chantix fearful of psych side effects. i know that it is an addiction and that i have an addictive personality. ready to stop and stop the denial that i can smoke and be ok. thanks for any comments
You sound like you are ready, I have tried Allen Carr and it definately did something for me.... also coming here daily and pledging and gaining support from all the fantastic folks on here.
Read up on Good Posts and prepare and pick your quit date. You have quit before so you know you can do it. Just decide this time it's for good - you will never regret it and your energy will shoot up.
I cannot express how good it feels to be smokefree.
Go for it
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Coming on here helps
Hope you can find what works for you, don't give up on looking for a way that will work for you