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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pippiphurray 10/09/2015

I have decided (once again) to quit smoking. For one, it's just disgusting, two I feel better when I don't smoke and finally I have another condition and hopefully if I can quit it will help with headaches.

This will be my fourth time go around and the longest I have went is a year. I did this using a vapor cigarette and winging myself off nicotine and then the vapor.

Has anyone else quit this way or what are your thoughts? I guess if I am vaping I'm still a smoker until I'm off the nicotine. But this worked for me in the past.

jazzkeys 10/09/2015

Keep quitting as many times as it takes. If you need to Vap it takes longer but you will again be smoke free. It can take many tries but never stop trying.

joemm 10/09/2015

It dont matter how you do it but just do it. Cold turkey is best and fastest.but it may not be for you. Pledge and roll call help ;me.

gracenme 10/10/2015

well you know about quitting. hope you make it a permanent quit this time.

jester18 10/11/2015

I Quit by taking Chantix and using an E cigarette. About two months in I stopped using the nicotine and continued using the chantix. Since I had failed with chantix before the doctor OK'd another 12 week script. I bought a pill cutter from the drug store to cut the chantix in half. This way I was on chantix for 36 weeks total. I was a tough case but it worked It's been well over a year since I quit. I will never go back as now I have probable kidney cancer (smoking is a risk factor) and COPD. Unfortunately I waited too long.

angiebettin 10/12/2015

This is the second time quiting in a year. I know everthing smells better. I can breath better. I dont feel so tired. I am getting better everyday is a step to a better life keep doing it and soon you'll be done. This is what I keep telling myself.

debraccc 10/14/2015

Congratulations on your decision to quit
I haven't used vapour but in my opinion
you need to do what ever it takes to quit
I lost a 4.5 year quit so I know how
you feel about repeating a quit.
It can be done and you can do it
Quitting helped a lot with my headaches
I am quit again now so all good
Hugs
Deb

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