Me too no will power strong addiction but have 38 days free because it helps to pledge and have support.
Yes, smoking impedes circulation & healing.
Wonderful decision & congrats on your first 28 hours of freedom from slavery!

Hi CC-

You have come to the right place for support. I was a heavy 37 year smoker and quit 31 days ago!!! I never could have done it without this support group. It's really helped me. And reading Allen Carrs book "Stop smoking the easy way" helped me to get into the right mind set for quitting. I really recommend it. Just keep the attitude that you are never going to smoke again and keep plenty of distractions available whatever they are. I slept alot my 1st week to deal w/the withdrawal but it does pass. I can honestly say I rarely want to smoke anymore and its just been a month!!!

You can do this if you really want to... good luck. We're all here to support you!!!

Well, you've come to the right place. There is a ton of support of here. I encourage you to engage and participate. Each day participate in the daily pledge and the RollCall. And talk to friends here. We've all gone through what you are going through or are about to go through what you've been through.

I was a heavy smoker for 26 years and have now been smoke free for 31 days! Woot, WOOT! You can do it too!

Find things to keep you busy .. Spend time on DS, pencil puzzles, tootsie-pops, whatever it takes to keep you busy and distracted. You will start to feel better the more time you put between you and that last burning weed. It will also get easier as time goes on. Best wishes. VR

Congratulations on making the commitment to quit... and on being free for over a day. Stay close to DS... and post whenever you are struggling... the support here is amazing.

Way to go on the 28th plus hour. You are doing great. If you need anything come here to DS, it really does help.

Welcome!! I also have an addictive personality. I smoked for 35 years, started when I was 15. Now I am 6 weeks smoke free and loving it. Everyday I pledge and sign in (roll call) on this site and read all the posts. I quickly found out we are all in the same boat and can all give each other advice and support. It is an awesome feeling to be understood! Enjoy your freedom and keep it up!

oh you can do it...you will be so much healthier for life!!!!! good luck! smoking really affects blood flow and the oxygen levels in the blood...quit for good!!!!

Hi cc and welcome to DS. Congratulations on your 28 hour quit.

It will help if you change as many of your routines that are associated with smoking as you can, so that you begin to break the associations between your actions and smoking.

Remember the 5 Ds
- Delay smoking
- Distract yourself
- Drink water
- Deep breathe
- Discuss what you are going through
Plus a 6th - Daily Strength Smoking Addiction & Recovery Support Group

Come on here everyday for rollcall and the pledge. Also, if you are having problems at any time just come on here and yell. There are people on here from all over the world and in different time zones so there is nearly always someone online.

2 other good websites you might like to look at are
www.whyquit.com
www.wholistiquit.com

Thank you all for all of the support! I am blown away by the encouragement of your group! I am still chucking along but last night was tuff. I had a very fitfulll sleep. My husband said I was tossing and turning all night. I even jumped out of bed at two different times claiming that I smelled onions and baby powder! My heart kept racing and I would get an overwhelming urge to cry. It is really nuts what drugs can do.

Yay, CC! You totally rock. I am on Day 3 and was weepy all weekend. I just told myself it was my body letting the toxins flow out! Congratulations on your strength!

I am with you, it's been 13 hours for me and I know what it's like to be fearful of failure but we have to start somewhere. You are not alone!

Great job my friend! You have come to the right place for support! Stay strong and stay smoke free!