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...
everyone around me smokes and it is hard to quit when you smell that incredible smell. plus when i have quit in the past, dinnertime is the worst that is when i want a cigarette the most. how do i cope with these problems?
I understand it is hard to quit when everyone around you smokes and that after-dinner cigarette is one of the most deeply ingrained patterns we have.
I see Chantix and gum worked until some life stress occurred and you reverted to smoking in order to cope. You have to understand that smoking fixes nothing. Smoking has no effect on your world other than it will eventually kill you.
To cope with the challenges (they are not "problems") of quitting in a world of smokers and the ritual cigarette after eating or getting up or whatever, you must adopt an attitude of "I do not smoke, I will not smoke, and that is final!" Then do whatever you must to distract or delay yourself until the urge passes.
Blessings to you, Jeanne.
Shevie
Welcome to the DS family. You have to break the pattern and routine.Try to cope with problems different ways...Drink Tons of water, take a walk down the hall, do slow deep breathing,text an upbeat joke to a friend...just do not smoke.
Take care...good luck...
Deb