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...
I have been a smoker for 9 years now and think its time to either smoke WAAAYYY less or quit... Problem is quitting involves so many side effects and i have university exams in just over a month. I can't do it now because exams would be hindered by anxiety , insomnia ( which i already suffer from ) and all the other symptoms . I will smoke only 2 more smokes today and only smoke again tomorrow. See how i feel. ....but i have to do something because i feel anxious and tired every time i smoke...my body just isn't reacting to it like before...
Need help.
Need help.
I too suffer from anxiety....big time!
The anxiety hit hard my 3rd day into my quit and here I am 2 years later just starting to feel better.
I am on the anxiety boards and am taking the cure for that and I feel a thousand times better.
I have lost all desire to smoke after a 20+ year habit of 2-3 packs a day.
If you are serious about quitting, you need to make a plan on how to handle the urges and triggers......and the anxiety.
Know that life is full of stress and loss and that smoking will not make those things go away or make you feel better. Smoking is a choice, but there are so many other things you can do that are healthier such as exercise, reading, gardening, knitting, and so forth that will help you deal with the stress.
I truly understand about anxiety....it really sucks, but once you eliminate it, you will feel so much better....I promise.
Stick close to the boards and never stop trying...ok?
You can do this......even through your exams.
Breaking the Nicotine addiction is a process that you do one day at a time, some people are better at it than others.
There is no such thing to smoke way less, we smoke because we are addicted and we have to.
If you want to quit, pick a date, pick the kind of help you want and go for it.
There are no upsides to smoking.....and MANY downsides. If you quit now, you can avoid health issues in the future.
Your body is telling you to stop. LISTEN and stop completely....cutting down is NOT an option.