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 know all of us has have shared different experiences (sp) about our addiction , of how there are so many neg things but I found out something, that I still cant believe was staring me right in the face. I kind of dabble on the guitar and I always wondered why I never really improved much, I figured well Im no pro I just play for fun, so be it. But since quitting 2 wonderful though sometimes not so wonderful weeks ago, I sware my playing has actually improved, I seem to feel and hear the music so much more clearly. I know most of you are probably saying this guy sure rants alot its just that after smoking for over 20 yrs I can finally say that I should have quit yrs ago, and I really wont go back, there is too much plus to gain . I dont know maybe its all this great support from you guys but I really trully think I have this demon licked!
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
It's an incredible feeling when the "penny finaly drops"...we wonder why on earth we didn't understand it all before, why we didn't quit sooner...
Like you, I too am finding my senses heightened...sometimes it's a quite scary. I think Beesley makes a valid point. I also think that's probably why some of us find concentration after quit difficult and we think we have lost the ability too concentrate.
We are not used to only thinking about the job in hand...we always have the next ciggy in the back of our minds...so we are not fully committed to that job.
We should embrace this new found gift of total awareness. Enlightenment-Fantastic! Thanks for that SL