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...
This post is for those struggling, to see how great it is to breathe free.
Post one or two of the benefits you have achieved since quitting.
Since I have been quit over three years I would have to say the over $6000 that I have not spent on damaging my body ranks up there pretty high.
Not stinking like a dirty ashtray.
Being a great role model to my children!!
Ok that is three and there are many more so lets start showing the newbies just how great it is!!
Post one or two of the benefits you have achieved since quitting.
Since I have been quit over three years I would have to say the over $6000 that I have not spent on damaging my body ranks up there pretty high.
Not stinking like a dirty ashtray.
Being a great role model to my children!!
Ok that is three and there are many more so lets start showing the newbies just how great it is!!
hugs Deb
Let's see....my Favorite Benefits of being a Non-Smoker:
1) My facial skin graft healed up very well....and it's not even a year out yet.
2) I don't smell of cigarette smoke anymore. I smell smoke immediately and I can't stand it. Deb's story of the elevator is so true. ICK! Can't believe that I used to smell like that all of the time and even sadder....I Didn't Even Know I Stunk!
3) Barely any wheezing at all now. It was stupid for me to smoke with asthma anyways.
4) My family is so proud of me.
5) Cigarettes do not boss me around any more.
There are so many benefits...
for one, you dont stink like smoke all the time
you generally feel healthier and look healthier too
if you've given it up, you have oodles of willpower that can be channeled elsewhere if needed
im superfit now, heart rate in the 40-50s (i can and did run in a marathon)
it saves you so much money
you become a role model and and expert on why smoking is bad and can pass on that info to people u may know (ur kids?)
that horrible morning wheeze is gone
my room/house doesn't stink like smoke
the best one tho, is knowing i dont HAVE TO light up a ciggie...the addiction is gone...thank God!