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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milily 11/18/2011

Hello. I quit smoking again yesterday. I have quit numerous times in the past 15 years- I guess you could say I am the poster person for never quit quitting.

I did quit for one full year and then my mom suddenly died and I seeked solace in cigs.

I also belong to the fibromyalgia support group here on DS. I am disabled and every day is a painful struggle and smoking cigs does not help the pain.

So how do things work around here? I see pledges etc.

deleted_user 11/18/2011

Hello
Im sorry about ur mum :(
But im so glad u ahve decided to stop the smokes again...
Good luck and take one day at a time....:)

Im day 6 smoke free x

lg1 11/18/2011

Good luck with your quit.What worked for me was spending alot of time on DS.It is a good thing to show up at roll call and pledge every day.The distraction games and bonfires helped me keep my mind off smoking early on.Now I really don't think about smoking anymore.I just come here because it works and I have lots of friends here.There is love and support in this group 24/7.

lg1 11/18/2011

Don't quit before the miracle happens.

deleted_user 11/18/2011

Sorry to hear about your loss but good on you jumping back into quitting, well done! Welcome and hope you enjoy yourself here, there is support to be found everywhere here, and there are some awesome quit tips and motivational things if you go back over the old posts in the forum! Good luck and we are all behind you!

shevie 11/19/2011

Hi, milily. Congratulations on your latest quit. Let's make it your forever one. You were quit for a year, so you've proven you can do it.

As has been said, there are daily pledges to not smoke for the day, roll calls where folks check in and "brag" about their stats. Okay, it ain't bragging if you've done it. ;>) Anyhow, it's great to see your numbers and those of the others going up. Sometimes keeping those numbers climbing is the motivation needed to get through a rough spot. And there are games and discussions that serve as distractions and entertainment.

So hop in and make yourself to home. If you need help, holler. That's what this group's all about.

jeanne36roses 11/19/2011

We are all here to help each other out.So, if you need something... just ask. Set a quit date and begin a smoke-free life.Good luck, sweetie.

deleted_user 11/19/2011

Welcome Milly & I have quit many times myself & still kept trying!! I am determined this time is it though --A lot of good people & great advice

MayberryDeb 11/19/2011

So very sorry for your Mom's passing but welcome to the 'family' Milily. Most of us here have multiple quit attempts and 1 forever quit. You know the routine,just try to plan ahead how you will handle different emotions,sadness,anger,depression and boredom WITHOUT lighting up. Sign in daily to Roll Call and Pledge. It realy helps to start your day focused on being smoke free.
Hugs for Quitting,Mayberry

milily 11/21/2011

Thank you for your replys/kindness. I spent the weekend trying to be calm - anger and anxiety are big triggers for me.

deleted_user 11/21/2011

Hi Milily so sorry for your loss.

But congrats on your decision to quit. Were here for you.

Cindihdlady 11/21/2011

Hi Milly, I am very sorry for the passing of your mom. Welcome to our family. We all are here for support from our friends and also to GIVE support when our friends need it.
I quit on 11/11/11 after many times myself but this is all part of the process. I will never light up a cig again or have nicotine in my body. We can do this together!!! Cindi

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