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...
So I read about nicotine addiction and decided to chuck my patches and deal with the 72 hours of withdrawal. And I have to say that at 70 hours, I'm already feeling better.
I did experience "quiter's flu" - which mimics the symptoms of a cold or flu, but it was tolerable. And because the people around me knew how important it was for me to quit, they were very supportive.
I just want to say, don't be afraid to go cold turkey. It's gotten a bad rap and has been built up to be this impossible feat. But the patch, or the gum, or cutting back just prolong your withdrawal and your misery.
If you can handle 72 hours of not feeling too good, then you can handle cold turkey!
Good luck!
I did experience "quiter's flu" - which mimics the symptoms of a cold or flu, but it was tolerable. And because the people around me knew how important it was for me to quit, they were very supportive.
I just want to say, don't be afraid to go cold turkey. It's gotten a bad rap and has been built up to be this impossible feat. But the patch, or the gum, or cutting back just prolong your withdrawal and your misery.
If you can handle 72 hours of not feeling too good, then you can handle cold turkey!
Good luck!
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My 6mo twin DD's are EBF and just started rice cereal on the first. Everything has been going fine except this morning one of them had a diaper rash (lots of redness around her anus). I read this as one of the signs of an allergy. BUT I did just buy a different brand diaper yesterday (which they have used randomly before w/no issues). Do you think its the cereal or the diaper? Im ready to start...
grannie
I am still wearing my patch getting my nicotine. Right now, I am just trying to change my habits...I plan to quit the patches in another 14 days. They say it takes 7 days to build a habit, but 21 days to break it. Hopefully that works...then I would work on my nicotine addiction!!!
You are doing great girl!!! Congratulations and Power to You!!!
Congratulations on your quit, girl!
Friday was the day from hell. I think I had PMS, but also, even though the physcal withdrawal seemed to be subsiding, I ended up being very emotional about it.
I found myself feeling lonely and bitter - especially with the folks at work who still smoke and would go trotting off to the smoke room together.
I also found myself eating more this weekend. But I do believe the PMS had a lot to do with that.
It was a hard road this weekend. But it is worth it to know that I am still clean - even when it got more difficult.
Breathing...