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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I am back after 13 years

thehappysoul2
thehappysoul2

Yes, I was here a long time ago. Unfortunately I had started the smoking again in the time so I stop to visit the site and I shame for that but I want to try it again.


Now I stop my smoking from 1 December 2023 (not traditionally) and I do not smoke since then 3 months. Maybe I have a long way to get to the goal but the direction is right I think. Excuse my English, I am from Slovakia and I learning English myself. I am a pansioner and I hope for long time :)


I will be very appreciative for Your support. Love You


sweetgirl18
sweetgirl18
I had quit smoking for 8 years but with so much anxiety I was going through I thought 1 here and there wouldn’t hurt but before I knew I was back to a whole pack a day.

Quitting smoking the 2nd time was a lot harder for me and I had smoked for over 2 years before quitting the 2nd time this past February marked 2 years being smoke free. What’s hard is walking by smokers and sometimes the smell makes me want 1 but I’m not 1 who can do that it’s like letting and alcoholic have a beer they can’t just stop at 1 or 2 they wanna drink what’s in front of them but for me if there’s a pack of cigarettes then I’m going to smoke the whole pack.
Ontime2019
Ontime2019
I am part of NicA and have been nicotine free now for more than 7 years. I keep hearing about and reading about people who had more clean time than me going back and relapsing. That is why I will remain in the group and keep participating daily. I believe that it will help me to never relapse. I realize that I still have a lot of growing to do in that area. I hope the best for both of you in your journeys to stay away from smoking amd therefore enjoy the rest of life.
Prycejosh1987
Prycejosh1987
Addictions are hard to break but we can do it less.
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