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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jasmine0523 02/01/2015

Today is day 1. If I said it was easy I would be lying. My mom passed away 9 years ago today from lung cancer. I sat at the table last night right after I shredded what was left of the cigarettes in the pack and asked her for her help. I don't feel like I did before. As if I had a choice. I promised my mom and right now that is my incentive.

MsBlank1 02/01/2015

I am soooo sorry for your loss :(
I'm sure she is looking down and cheering you on!!!!!!
You go girl......you did it....you took the first step in shredding the remainder of cigarettes (that's showing Mr. Nicodemon who's boss).
Every time Mr. Nicodemon tries to lure/wooo you back in....give him the finger for both you and your mom (((((((((Hugs)))))))))))))

MayberryDeb 02/01/2015

I too lost my dear Mom several years ago.
She hated my smoking and always wanted me to quit. I kept promising her I would but lost her before I could make it happen. That was 7 years ago.
Jasmine, you have taken that first BIG step by shredding the remaining pack. So NOT buy anymore, no matter how hard it is. This is a journey that we have all been on and we will see you thru. Come here and post when it gets hard. We have been there too. WE understand the feeling of what you are going thru. It 'ain't' easy but you can do it.

gracenme 02/01/2015

YAY congrats to you on your decision to quit...its a great one

grannie 02/01/2015

Awww the start of your journey. We all had day one, I can't remember mine, but I am sure I was not a happy camper.

Hang in there dear it is the first day of your ..."work in progress"..

Congrats!

MsBlank1 02/01/2015

I do remember day one and the days that led up to it. I was anxious.....I even cried. I dreaded my quit date. I ended up quitting several days before my actual quit date, becuz the Wellbutrin I was taking made me very sick.....so I threw it and the cigarettes away on day 3.
It WAS very scary to let go of my vice. Just find something to distract you and keep your mind and hands very busy.
Use whatever it takes to stay away from the cigarettes. Take it one minute at a time.
I'm still checking in.....yell if you need us.....or yell, cry, or whatever, just to get it out of your system. You are in hell week. Next week is heck week......and then it will be you and your mind battling (the emotional addiction is the hardest).
Hang in there!!!!!

jazzkeys 02/01/2015

Good Girl for shredding those cigs up. I just know your mom is looking down and is so proud of you. Drink lots of water, and eat crunchy stuff for the anger and anxiety, it helps. I know you can do it, go for a walk if it seems too much,take a bath so you are busy and not able to smoke. Dance your A$$ off too.... Whatever it takes,...
Good luck to you.
Jazzy

joemm 02/01/2015

Roll call and pledge help.
You can do it, hang in there.

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