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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klp819
klp819
I am getting discourage and I don't want to fall off the wagon but today I feel like I am hanging on by a thread. I swear if I eat one more thing I am going to burst and I know I am just eating to replace not smoking.I keep telling myself that I need to start on my diet but don't know if that is wise to do right now...not smoke and not eat don't think I could do it without biting someones head off. Also it is such a beautiful day out today and I remember that days like today I couldn't wait for my breaks so i could go outside and light up without having to put on a coat and gloves. My chest feels heavy like I have a ton of bricks on it and if I just have one it would lessen the heaviness. I don't want to blow the 26 days I have under my belt but man today is a tough one. Thanks Friends for leting me vent, hopefully I can get through the rest of this day without falling.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Vent all you want. This is the place to do just that. When the urges get intense like that I drink a lot of water or tea. Just try to hang in there five minutes at a time. Take care.
deleted_user
deleted_user
you can do this! Drink your water, stay focused... vent... scream... curse... just dont smoke!!!! You have this thing! You are almost at one month!!!! You wont blow it!! Just focus!
Best of Luck and blessings to you!

Reyna!
CeejayLo
CeejayLo
Hang in there...drink a BIG glass of water, in fact, drink two. Please don't give up 26 days smoke free....it's such a triumph, so inspirational to newbies like me. Go on, kick the cat, how about a good punch up with a cushion..or run to the nearest mirror, go on give the image you see a good talking too..tell them how proud you are of them, how well they look...Drink more water...you're doing great...BIG hug...feel better? CJ
deleted_user
deleted_user
Just think about your health and how important this really is. You have come SO FAR!! It is so hard, I have been thinking about smoking a lot lately, but we have to keep in mind why we want to quit :)
klp819
klp819
Thank you all very much for you support. I made it through, almost didn't think I would but I did. This Support Group is AWESOME. Hugs!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Glad to hear you made it through a tough one. It'll get better; just hang in there. You know staying smoke free is important, maybe more-so than keeping your figure right now. Once your more secure with your quit then you can work on the dieting.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Kip19 Thank you for venting, it helps me alot!! you don't feel so alone with this addiction,and that is what this support group is all about!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hang in there and deep breathing will lessen the heaviness not lighting up. And venting here is great that's what we are here for. Find what relaxes you and do it. Keep the Strength and Breath Free
deleted_user
deleted_user
hats off to you, for not smoking it may of been hard, but how great do you feel now you got through it, great going,
grannie
grannie
Vent, scream, hollar, what ever just don't smoke!!
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