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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jancam 09/23/2013

hi all..
I'm sorry to be asking a question when I don't post support here.

i'm well into seventh month of not smoking. times of desperately wanting to smoke are far fewer....so..that's the good news for folks starting this journey.
triggers, though..( such as just being here...focusing on the subject)..
or...being around smokers ( the worst)......can set off aweful cravings still.

am I doing something wrong that I still get such strong urges?

sorry for errors..this is not my regular keyboard.

I will be back at some point to encourage new folks...because I so appreciate the help that's been given me..
but..as I've said...even just being here where it's the main topic..is a strong "trigger" to me.

hugs
jc

deleted_user 09/23/2013

It's different for everyone-- some are over pretty quickly & others it takes alot more time. I am just closing in soon on 6 mos & I still crave everyday-- I pop a nic gum & that helps alot. They are easier to handle now though. They only last a couple mins. I'm sure I will always miss smoking & have urges every so often but I know that smoking again isn't even an option! Having copd-- I HAVE to quit. Stay strong

MsBlank1 09/23/2013

My guess is that being here brings the urges to the fore front of your consciousness. If you are serious about your quit, then you have to stay away from your triggers until you are strong enough to handle them.
I am one of the very few ppl who put my 3 pack a day habit down and have no desire to start again....at least for now. I only have recently had a few urges, but it only lasted for a few minutes.
However, I can understand becuz of other addictions I have had to let go of that were 10 times harder and the one addiction took me around 15 years to conquer.
Keep working on it. Just a little music here to help. This woman knows addiction and has overcome some pretty strong ones.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-XBKgxVzgI

grannie 09/23/2013

I think it happens to everyone. It will always be in your memory. Thing is we have to want stay quit more than smoke. As time goes by, it urges are less. Then again if you are around smokers it can trigger that "old memory"..so be aware. "Sh&t happens"

You are doing great, just 'hang tuff'.

MayberryDeb 09/23/2013

Hey JC, 7 months is just fantastic....Hon, how many years did you smoke??? That habit will not go away over night. 'They' say it takes an entire year to finally be comfortable with the new you. You ask if you are doing something wrong????Absolutely NOT!!!

ozziequitter 09/23/2013

Hi Jancam, I have been quit for 2 and a half years now and very rarely even think about it. However just this week a sad/bad experience left me with cravings that I am still fighting. It really does get better, but we smoked for a heck of a long time so there will always be those moments that fate sends to tempt us. Hang in there, smelling sweet and dollars in yr pocket are 2 very strong positives. hugs oz.

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