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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paulinerose
paulinerose
im tired its that simple of smoking...but I can give every excuse why I still do...

I will admit im dealing with family issues that have me stressed out but im a strong person as a rule...and in life there is always something

I like my coffee and tea and that's when I really need one..but like I said im tired of smoking..i just do it

I need help please...its time

I don't drink at all so if I can do that than why is this beyond my reach

thanks in advance and congrats to all those who have done it

Pauline
MayberryDeb
MayberryDeb
Hi Pauline and welcome to the family of quitters. Smoking addiction is one of the worst to overcome, but it IS doable. You are here and WANT to quit. The very best way to start. There will be stress in everyone's life and learning to deal with that stress, without reaching for a cig, is one of the first steps. Try writing out a list of all the reasons that you smoke. Then make another list of all the reasons you WANT to quit. Copy them and put them up all over the house. Does anyone else in the house smoke?? Can you ask them to take it outside and respect your decision to quit this deadly addiction?

Join our sub group, Good Posts. It is filled with suggestions and advice that will help. Every time you crave, go there and just READ.Join us every morning for Roll Call, whether you have quit or not. We can help you to prepare. After you have finally quit. join us in our daily pledge. It may sound silly, but this group pulled me thru a 37+ year addiction that is going on 5 years +. Get to know us and allow us to get to know you

Lots of luck, Mayberry
MayberryDeb
MayberryDeb
PS...if your profile is private, how can we get to know you????
gracenme
gracenme
hi welcome, they say quitting smoking is harder than quitting anything. It is a addiction and you have to look at it that way. there is tons of places to read about it, and you neeed to get your mind set to that quitting is what you want.
i tryed chantix because i knew i could not just do it. chantix for me was a bit of a miracle. i did not have a bad time quitting but i did think about it and prepared myself for a while. i took a very small dose because i was scared of effects, the whole 2 1/2 mo i took 0.5 ml and never up the dose. it worked with no side effects. but everyone has to find thier way. we are here if you need support and encouragement.