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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KZWATSON 09/26/2014

I've been trying to quit cigarettes for the past 6 months. On New Years I stopped successfully until one bad day in April and been at it since. My weight has dropped nearly 30 lbs since, I didn't think it was possible but noticed I don't eat, I smoke! That alone should make me stop but it doesn't, I bee line it straight to the store in morning for a pack. I think if I can overcome the mornings I can be successful for the rest of the day.

grannie 09/26/2014

It's kind of a 'mind over matter' thing. It should be easy for you to quit if mornings are your only obstacle.

Your body and mind will crave the nicotine no matter how you stretch it out during a 24 hour period. That is what an addict does.

No matter how often or when, if you smoke your mind-set will get use to the pattern. You gotta have that "fix".

jazzkeys 09/26/2014

I lost so much weight and just smoked and a couple of years later, this April, I almost died in the hospital where I was with pneumonia for 5 weeks, in a coma for 2 weeks. When I got out I quit for good,
it does catch up with you, it's just a matter of time. I learned that the hard way.

Can you try the patches, they do work. I was allergic to the glue, but most people aren't. Give it a try, you're worth it.

MayberryDeb 09/26/2014

Hi KZ and welcome to the family of quitters. Smoking is not just a chemical addiction it is also a physical habit. I used to smoke in the morning after I got my coffee and was feeding my dogs. I switched to tea and had hubby feed them. Try switching up your morning routine and see if it helps with the craves,

KZWATSON 09/26/2014

Yeah that's the part I have to overcome, the routine, I get up get ready for work and wait for the bus and its like my body just goes on auto pilot, to the store, "Newports please!" I want to try exercise but that will last 2 mornings. The pneumonia thing is scary enough to consider.

KZWATSON 09/26/2014

And Thanks for suggestions, Im gonna need yall for this journey

debraccc 09/27/2014

My worst time is the evening It's when I relax
But I hear your pain a bout the am
Stuck with it Try. And do something else when it's
Morning The urge will pass
Huggggssss Deb

Lanaleo15 09/28/2014

Morning is the hardest for me to! I just cannot have a big breakfast or coffee. I have to get ready right away for work and drink lots of water and gum. After like 10 minutes it will pass. I still want one every morning and I only quit last week. But i keep telling myself no and I want to be healthy. That seems to help me.

debraccc 09/29/2014

Yep am and pm can be a problem lol
That's the nature of addiction I suppose
It can be done though Because we are doing it
And look at all these long term quitters
We can be like them
Hang in there I know it sucks but with
time it will get easier
Hugs Deb

jester18 09/29/2014

Mornings are the hardest for me as well in fact I'm craving right now. You might want to consider Chantix or the patch. Chantix works 24/7 but if you choose the patch leave it on at night or you will wake up with a big craving. I used to wake up, steal 3 of my wife's cigs, smoke all 3 right in a row and then put on the patch. It sucked when I'd find them (yup, she caught on and starting hiding them) and there were only one or two left.

debraccc 09/30/2014

Lol stealing the wife's cigs isn't cool
Yep the patch is pretty good I reckon
You can reduce the amount of nicotine
Over a period of time
Hugs Deb

KZWATSON 09/30/2014

I made it through the morning without one! Woooohoooooo

grannie 09/30/2014

Post it on the Roll Call and do the Pledge....Congrats to you!

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