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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viv0147 09/25/2011

Hi everyone can you believe it after 30 months of not smoking I started again 1 year ago so now I have to go through a quit all over again how stupid am I ? Anyway onward I go! I am on day 7 of Champix my quit date is the 28th of September the Champix is already kicking in the cigarettes are already starting to taste unpleasant. So I look forward to becoming a non-smoker once again and this time there will be no going back! I hope the good people who were on this site the same time as me had more success than me, for 30 months I was free and I will be again.

deleted_user 09/25/2011

Hi Viv, i'm onto champix too and have been 19 days smoke free. Well done to making the decision to come back and i wish you all the best :)

jazzkeys 09/25/2011

Give yourself credit for getting right back to your quit. No one's perfect and I commend you for going 30 months and restarting your quit right away using Champix. I get too many side effects from it but I hope it works for you. Nice to have you back, Congratulations on your planned quit.

deleted_user 09/25/2011

I congratulate you for coming back and starting a quit right away. Hang in there, sometimes it takes more than one or two quits to quit for good. Goodluck this time!! {{hugs}}

MayberryDeb 09/25/2011

Welcome back Viv..I missed your posts.OK..so you slipped, that does NOT erase the 30 MONTHS that you did not light up...please give yourself credit for what you have accomplished.
and learn from this slip. What caused it, what different way you will handle it in the future.I am so proud of you for coming back, for admitting to the slip and your determination to quit again. I had GREAT success with Chantix and you will too.
Hugs coming your way,Mayberry

forerica 09/25/2011

Welcome back Viv- sorry to hear of your relapse but proud of you for coming back because you know this helps. You'll do it again. Dont beat yourself up.The past is gone, all you need to focus on is one day at a time. Best of luck to you. And welcome back.

deleted_user 09/25/2011

I quit then restarted many times, too many to count really, only lasted a year at the most-when I was pregnant 21 years ago. Smoked 30 years, finally quit. Wish you much luck, I guess it just has to STICK, just sinks in, or it just is time-for it to work.

debib399 09/25/2011

Congrat's for your 30 month quit. You jumped back on the wagon and roll on..........you can do it again. Hopefully this time will be easier for you. Hey you are already at the end of He.. Week. Good going....keep it up...you are doing great.

debraccc 09/25/2011

hi Viv and welcome back. 30 months quit that was awesome. I am 31 months quit and I still crave so its a terrible addiction and we are all only 1 ciggie away from a relapse.
Its great that you have decided to quit again, so shout if ya need help. When you crave remember the 5 D,s delay,distract,deep breathe,drink water and DS or discuss
Call in for rollcall and pledge if you can
Hugssssssssssssssss Deb

aeris7 09/25/2011

Welcome back Viv! I remember back in 2008 you helped inspire me with good tips to free myself. MANY times in the past I gave in until I found Chantix, this site and healthy habits to replace smoking (like exercise). You know you can do it because you have proven that already and now it sounds like you are ready for your promise to NOPE and to free yourself. One minute at a time....

"Released from the chains of addiction 7-25-2008"

viv0147 09/26/2011

Thanks everyone for you encouragement it's day 8 today on Champix, I had my first weird dream last night! I was eating a giant marshmallow when I woke up my pillow was gone!

deleted_user 09/26/2011

Good onya Viv...and thanks for the laugh re ur pillow!!! classic!! :)

ozziequitter 09/27/2011

Sorry and happy to see you back, hope you bought your jokes with you, we have missed them.

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