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 05/19/2015

Hi everyone I hope you are all well! It's a long time since I visited the group sorry about that. I should have to provide some encouragement for others, but I am here now to tell you being a non-smoker is fantastic and although it took me quite a few attempts I feel now I have succeeded although I will always remain wary of the dangers of taking 1 puff.
Beside the fact that there has been a major improvement in my health, I have also avoided spending 6000 on things that were slowly killing me! Using the money saved I now have no debt whatsoever, I have bought quite a few high-tech goods, and of course all new smoke free clothes, and best of all FREEDOM.
So I wish everyone who is attempting to become smoke free or thinking about it every success and the very best, because it's a wonderful life as a non-smoker.

Imarighter 05/19/2015

Good for you, viv! Isn't it wonderful to be able to call yourself a non-smoker. And to no longer be a slave to those things.

gracenme 05/19/2015

congrats on your quit! Freedom is wonderful.
not one puff ever ...nope works

MayberryDeb 05/19/2015

Well Hello stranger. So glad to see you again. It is wonderful to see and hear your success story. Keep saving that money. The rewards are so worth it. Keep Breathing Free

lindah113 05/19/2015

Congrats on your 2 year quit!!!! Great news! It's wonderful not being a slave to the cigs anymore!!

grannie 05/19/2015

Hi Viv where the heck ya been. Congrats on the quit....You know the drill...LOL Good to see ya!

jazzkeys 05/19/2015

Congratulations, 2 years is fantastic, I bet you feel so much better. One year for me so far has helped my health quite a bit.

viv0147 05/20/2015

Thanks for the welcome back! I know being a member of this group was a great help on my road to recovery, the advice and encouragement made it so much easier than just trying to do it alone.
It;s nice to hear from Granny and Mayberry, because they were indeed a big help to me as I am sure they will and have been be to other's.
So if you are reading this and you want to stop killing yourself slowly with those evil tubes use the group as much as possible!!!!.
If you get a craving get onto your computer or phone and start typing and it will soon pass. Good luck everyone because the FREEDOM is fantastic.

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