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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hope1971 10/25/2015

So I have a few questions before I join this group.

How does this group work? What does the roll call thing work?

If anyone can answer that would be wonderful. I have had great experiences with the other groups I belong to and I really want to quit and maybe I could do it with all of your support and encouragement.

Thanks

grannie 10/25/2015

Hi Hope and welcome to the Board.

The Roll Call and the Pledge are used to... 1. the Roll Call Lets everyone know how many days, weeks, months, years you have been quit. We like to cheer on folks reaching anniversaries.

The Pledge is to keep you accountable for your quit.

There are Quit meters online that you can get to help keep track of your quit. If you need one holler someone will give you a Link, or just Google: Quit meter and they will pop up.

The Board is a little slim right now but the few that are on it will definitely cheer you on and also give helpful advice should you ask for it.

Will this be your first quit?

hope1971 10/25/2015

No this will not be my first quit. I quit in 2014 for 6 months but relapsed when there was a death in the family, didn't handle it very well. And now I just want to be done with it. I hate smelling like a cigarette. I have the quit pro and the smoke free app on my phone. I think I just need a little more support and people to talk to in those times that I want to smoke. Look for me cause I think I will join the group and thanks for responding.

grannie 10/25/2015

OK, Will be more than happy to help you in any way as several others on the Board.

If you quit before you know the drill so yes, if I can help let me know. I have to tell you, I am not always a "sweetie" when it comes to answers cause I suffer everyday because I smoked.

Let's give it a go and if we can help.

When is your quit date? Are you using a NRT? I will tell you up front. I and this is only my opinion, don't agree with E-cig as an NRT.

hope1971 10/25/2015

My quit date was 10 days ago, I am trying to wein myself off but I know that's not going to work.

I won't be using an NRT and I agree with you on the vapour things or E-cigs don't agree with them at all. So it will be cold turkey for me, and maybe listening to Allen Carrs -easy way to quit smoking again. Hope to start fresh tomorrow!

grannie 10/26/2015

Good for you, yes I quit cold turkey the first 3 days were hard. It's all control, we are in control of our selves.

gracenme 10/28/2015

I am here every day because it helps me keep myself stay quit. you can join us every day and pledge. someone starts it in the morning. if you start having bad craves , it helps to read about others, and some old posts in good post group...
http://www.dailystrength.org/groups/good-posts

post on here if you need someone to vent too, or send one of us a message.

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