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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jeanne36roses 09/06/2008

I want to introduce a new friend of mine, kase. She is now disabled due to a broken back and cannot have surgery until she stops smoking. She was on Chantix but had to quit cold turkey because she couldn't afford it any longer. She had to go to bed because she has her grand kids tomorrow. I would like for everyone to drop in and say hi to her. Congratulate her and give her lots of hugs and encouragements. Thank you all so very, very much. Let's show her how much we care...

deleted_user 09/06/2008

well welcome welcome kase!!! hope things are going well for you...gotta get that quit goin on so you can feel better!!! you can do it!!! load up on the tootsie pops and ice water!! read old threads..that is a great place to start, there is so much help here..i coudnt do my quit without this site. someone tell her about the 5 d's.

deleted_user 09/07/2008

Welcome Kase....I hope your feeling better son and just take one day at a time...you can do this.....listen to all those with experience...

forerica 09/07/2008

You came to a great place Kase for quitting support. I was a heavy smoker for 37 years and today I celebrated 30 days of smoke freedom!!!
It's all about keeping the quitting attitude and finding disctractions and new ways to deal w/stress ande life. But you can do it and we all support you....

best of luck

forerica 09/07/2008

deleted_user 09/07/2008

welcome to the quiters club Kase..... We will be pulling for you and there is always someone here at DS to give great advise and inspiration... Also some clowns but don't be afraid, they don't mean no harm... hahaha

ValleyResident 09/07/2008

Welcome kase ... This is a great place for people who really want to be successful in quitting. Everyone here is great.

I was a heavy smoker for 26 years, but have been quit now for 30 days as of today. Please join us and engage in the group. As with any group, you get out of it what you put into it.

Best wishes ... VR.

viv0147 09/07/2008

Kase welcome and good luck. I cant help wondering why the richest country in the World doesn't give free prescriptions and health care. In Wales I had the chantix free, which was a big help to me stopping smoking. Viv

mikey62 09/07/2008

welcome case,I just went a day without smoking and I'm pretty sure I can do I t again today.Lots of inspiration from here
was great motivation

deleted_user 09/07/2008

Welcome kase! You have come to the right place. Best of luck to you and I hope you are feeling better!

lg1 09/07/2008

Welcome Kase you came to the right place.Good luck with your quit.

deleted_user 09/07/2008

Hello, kase ....welcome to a truly fun group of people! I did my quit cold turkey, so I guess I'm telling you it can be done. I've come to this site every day of my quit, so far. I couldn't do it without support from by peers...new non-smokers...quitters...others... just like me. And now you, join us, kase...we'll lead the way for you....you need to get that surgery, my friend. Big Welcome HUG coming your way ...

aeris7 09/07/2008

Welcome Kase!! Stay close to this site because there is so much good advice and we are all going through the same thing together. Keep drinking that water and deep breathing!

deleted_user 09/07/2008

you are in my toughts snd prayers,u can do this we can all do this here on ds together make as much friends as poss in this group and stay on here as much as u can. ask for help,adivce,vent whatever helps u get trough it,rember you are not alone and take it day by day

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