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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AveryWhitewind 09/15/2013

Hello everyone,

I am new to this group. I have been smoking since I was 18. I have tried so many times to quit. I was actually successful a few years back, but, only lasted 2 weeks. Ever since then, I've been unsuccessful in all of my other attempts to quit. I live in a house full of smokers and when I'm out, I know where I can get them and they are readily available. I know I need to quit and I know I need to find it in myself to quit. In all my times trying, cold turkey has been the best method I have tried. I have asked my doctor about Chantix and he said no because of the other medications I am on.
I was recently given a motivation to quit and I have tried my best. I believe having support online as well as in person will be my best bet to succeed this time around and remain smoke free.

grannie 09/15/2013

Hi there, good decision while you are still young. If you had quit before, you know to prepare and set a date.

We have several Newbies on board and several Oldies, so maybe you can get the kind of support that suits you best.

We have Roll Call and a Pledge everyday, it keeps you accountable and we can keep up with your progress.

If you need a quit keeper holler and some of the members will provide a Link for you.

Welcome to the Board.

AveryWhitewind 09/15/2013

Thank you. The circumstances of what's going on around me have changed, so, I'm not positive what to prepare for with that. But, yes, I know what to prepare for with myself.

What is a quit keeper?

grannie 09/15/2013

A Quitkeep keeps track of your Days, how much Money you save and how man Cigarettes you did not smoke. Here are some Links, if none of these work let me know I have others.

QuitKeeper (Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP)
SilkQuit(Windows)
Quit Time (Windows)
ManillaPush Quit Meter (Windows)
QuitMeter (windows/Mac/Linux)
QuitOMeter 2.0 (OS X ready)
PuffFree v0.8 (Palm)
SMOB-omet-ER (Web TV meter)
Quit Meter Standalone
Quitter quit meter applet for GNOME
LinQuit source code (Linux)
http://www.dedicateddesigns.com/qk/

grannie 09/15/2013

Remember if the Link is not Green, you have to copy/paste into your browser. Just sayin'

MayberryDeb 09/16/2013

Hi Avery and welcome to the 'family' of quitters. BTW, I love your name.

I am proud of you for quitting when you are young. It took me till AFTER I was 50 to quit . We have a wonderful sub group "Good Posts" that offer tons of information, suggestions and advise on how to plan and keep a quit. Hope you join that group too.

Can you ask the smokers in the house to honor your wise decision to quit and to please take their nasty smoke outside.?? It may help a little in your quest. Join us for daily RollCall and when you actually quit, join the Daily Pledge. Looking forward to seeing you there.
Hugs for Luck, Mayberry

AveryWhitewind 09/16/2013

Thank you, grannie. I found some Apps on my phone that will help. Thank you, Mayberry. This is a name I came up with in middle school and I liked it so much that it stuck. I have tried in the past to ask them to smoke outside but, they never listened. It's my moms house, so, I don't really have much say in where she should smoke.

What do I say on the Roll Call if I have smoked?

MayberryDeb 09/16/2013

The TRUTH !! That you are a work -in-progress. Let us know how you are feeling,how we can help you, what are you doing to quit...Just always be Honest....See ya in the morning.

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