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...

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jeanne36roses 04/16/2012

That should be the right word for what I was experiencing the last couple of days. I had a craving so BAD that all I could think about was throwing my quit down the drain. But I reached out for some help from my friends here at DS and I got thru it.It was the worst craving that I have had in my almost 4 year quit.So, thank you to all my friends here on DS.

deleted_user 04/16/2012

wow- after 4 years?? good for u yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay that is really an inspiration!!

MayberryDeb 04/16/2012

It just goes to show you that Nicodemon WILL kick you when you are down. Though VERY rare, it does happen with long time quitters like us but we have learned how to deal with the cravings and the number of days (that is why I keep count) we have just make us that more determined to never light up again.Never,never become complacent..

So proud of you Jeanne, and thanks for posting this

FullertonBee 04/16/2012

Jeanne - thanks for sharing this! I had no idea that the phantom would come back 4 years down the road...ugh...I am soooo new at this. Cheers to you for making it through the cravings. You are an inspiration!

deleted_user 04/16/2012

SO glad that you made it through Jeanne, those cravings can sneak up out of the blue. What keeps me going is that I do not want to redo all over again, and I have done that a few times.

HUGS and I admire you very much for what you have accomplished

Much love to you always Jeanne

Pollybizz 04/16/2012

glad you made it thru!!! Those horrid days can happen to any of us.

Congrats

oceanamoonjl 04/16/2012

Jeanne,

Happy to hear you stayed smoke free!! Sorry you got stressed and had the urge to smoke. 4 years is a long time.....you have yourself a major accomlishment! Good that you reached out to folks!! So important in getting the support we need, when we need it!!

Blessings, Jess

grannie 04/16/2012

Your an excellent quitter Jeanne..got right over that bump in the road...LOL Keep up the good work.

lg1 04/16/2012

Glad you got over the hump.I'm so happy you were able to reach out.
That's what friends are for.
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lg1 04/16/2012

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littlemac 04/16/2012

so glad you didn't give in Jeanne!
Proud you kept your quit!
(((hugs:)))

debraccc 04/17/2012

well done Honey for hanging in there. Its a deadly addiction and you are beating it one day at a time
Hugsssssssssssssssss Deb

ozziequitter 04/17/2012

Super congrats Jeanne. so very pleased that you hollared out for help. That darn ole Nic is a pain in the butt. You are an inspiration to us.

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