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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
worldofblah4
Today I got really stressed out with school, work, personal life and "wanted" a smoke so I sat in my car for ten minutes until I cooled down practicing deep breathing and reciting positive affirmations that help with my depression too.
I am posting it to this group for people to share what makes them get through the cravings and also for new people to know it is POSSIBLE to get over the humps of cravings! WE CAN DO THIS!!!!
grannie
grannie
Good for you. Yes, it can be done. You are doing great BTW!
MsBlank1
MsBlank1
YAY!!!!!!!!! I say give yourself a big pat on the back and treat yourself to sumpin nice....you deserve it.
You are a fine example that it can be done. I think this is encouraging for the newbies and those that are struggling.
Keep it up WOB.......I am sooooo proud of you (((((((((Hugs)))))))))))
lg1
lg1
Way to go. Keepp up the good work
ozziequitter
ozziequitter
Excellent. Big happy hugs for you. Those early months can be quite difficult if we let ole Nic take over. Every cig we resist makes us that wee bit stronger. Give yourself a reward for winning and also for posting. It is always awesome to hear of positives.
worldofblah4
worldofblah4
Thanks to all of you, I couldn't do this without you! The support helps and I made lasagna for dinner as a treat and tomorrow I am going to an art festival!
MayberryDeb
MayberryDeb
See what wonderful things can happen when you believe in yourself. WOB, we are all so proud of you. When a bad crave hit me, I would get busy, go for a walk, brush and play my dogs, crochet. Any thing to distract you. Going to the car was the best thing you could do.
NewBegin2012
NewBegin2012
Good work!!! I think that exercise you did was great and very beneficial. That exercise of deep breathing and destressing was your way of overcoming the cravings. If you keep doing that over time, you will get better at it and conquer that parasite of addiction.

Even though you have conquered your addiction, your mind still has that smoking cravings embedded in it to a certain extent. Over time, your mind will lose that reward system it used to be setup with. Keep persevering and know that you have overcome the addiction to nicotine.