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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brokenheart1872 04/07/2016

It's 4am. I'm exhausted, but I can't get to sleep. Normally, when insomnia hits, I get up and smoke a cigarette and read a bit. I'm not going to smoke. I don't even have any cigarettes. So, not happening. So, I took some benadryl and I'm going to sit here with my kindle waiting for it to kick in and try to stop thinking about cigarettes.

grannie 04/07/2016

I know that feeling...the not sleeping part, however, I am usually in some kind of pain.

Hang in there you are doing great.

MsBlank1 04/07/2016

good on you!!! Reaching out for support instead of a nasty cigarette :)

I use to suffer from insomnia after I quit smoking......due to severe anxiety....thought I was stroking! uuuggghhhhh!
It does get better....give it time.
Eventually you will sleep. Until then enjoy your book or a boring tv show/movie.

MayberryDeb 04/07/2016

Like MsBlank said....You did the right thing by posting. Yeah You. I know that I was very anxious when I first quit. Woiuld your Dr. prescribe a very mild tranquilizer for you for the first few weeks. It really helped me. I am sure you are like the rest of us. None of us feel right without sleep. Wishing you tons of luck for tonight.

Proud of you..4 days for YOU!!

brokenheart1872 04/08/2016

The insomnia isn't from quitting smoking. I've had random insomnia for years. Most sleep meds leave me feeling groggy most of the next day so I try not to take them. But sometimes I have to because if I go too long without sleep, I get migraines and then I REALLY can't function.
It seems like its getting easier to not smoke. It's been 4 days since I've had a cigarette. My boyfriend has been coming over every evening and not smoking here so it wouldn't tempt me. Tonight, I told him to go ahead. I wanted to test it. See if being around someone smoking would make me crave one. It did, but mildly. So, its getting better.

gracenme 04/08/2016

You are doing fantastic girl. Keep it going, that quit rocks!!!! Proud of you!

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