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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worldofblah4 11/24/2011

Hope everybody had a good turkey day! Mine was way too stressful and I had a slip and smoked one cigarette. I don't know what to do now? Any words of encouragement?

FallenxStar 11/24/2011

We have all been there and done that, hon. The best thing you can do is to leave that one slip behind you, and start anew -- do not smoke again. You can do it! :)

deleted_user 11/24/2011

Been there! Remember each day is a new one, and we all make good choices and bad everyday, you can do it, wipe the slate and start again. GO for it! xx

sambod 11/25/2011

well slips happen. now you have to make a choice. either continue smoking or get back on the horse as they say and try again. i believe that there is an article in the good posts group that deals with slips.

we've all slipped. there is nothing to be embarassed or ashamed about . it happens. how you deal with it now is what is important.

LunaRose 11/25/2011

The slip isn't the issue, it is what you do now that defines you...do you keep smoking or do you continue with your quit?

Which do you want and why?

MayberryDeb 11/25/2011

Almost everybody here has haqd at least 1 slip,but the important thing is keep the Goal in front of you at all times.If you WANT to quit, you will in your own time. So yesterday you slipped, today, get back in the saddle and ride. We are all right behind you.

worldofblah4 11/25/2011

I DID NOT smoke today!!!! YAYY!

shevie 11/25/2011

Congratulations, World. Back on the horse. :>)

jeanne36roses 11/26/2011

Way to go! i KNEW you could do it.

deleted_user 11/28/2011

You get back on the horse!! Good luck

Elsiesue 11/28/2011

good joob!!!

worldofblah4 11/28/2011

But I did smoke today :( oh well, keep trying!

deleted_user 11/28/2011

Take it one hour at a time, even one min. at a time. Just try to tough out the cravings. You can do it, I just know you can!!! Good luck

worldofblah4 11/28/2011

I am resisting the urge. I am chewing on a coffee stirrer.

deleted_user 11/28/2011

Good job keep it up, remember a min at a time. You can do this

oceanamoonjl 11/28/2011

Worldofblah4,

sorry you got stressed and smoked that one cigg.!! But so happy you got right back on track!! Good for you! take deep cleansing breaths!! Use all the tools available to you here & that you know of personally!!

Good luck! I know you can stay a non smoker!
Jess

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