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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Maat2008 08/28/2010

I smoked 3 cigarettes at a friends memorial. It was at a bar and people were drinking and smoking (cigs and weed) all around me. I really wanted a beer...to cheer Herb...but I smoked cigarettes instead.

They tasted nasty...even though they were "natural" cigarettes and I usually smoke Camel lights....but I smoked them all (well, only 3/4 of the 1st one) anyways...what's up with that?

I did not stop and by a pack though...and I have already saved 12cents (according to my reset quit keeper).

Just needed to fess up...(already fessed up to Hubby) and I am thankful as hell that I don't have to fess up to my home AA group...lol

I think I just needed the reminder of what I WASN'T missing...ya' know?

Peace all

forerica 08/28/2010

Well you got it out of your system, and hopefully you understand how easy it is to start the cycle of addiction all over again. II'm glad your jumping right back into your quit cause the longer you let it go, the harder it is. Best wishes .

timetraveler 08/28/2010

I am not sure about all the "natural" cigarettes. I live in a tobacco smoking state and have seen all the pesticides sprayed on tobacco. So if the nicotine doesn't kill you, the pesticides will. Try to remember that when you smoke one or two or ten or twenty. None is the best you can do.

sambod 08/29/2010

it's a slip. it happens but good for you that you realized it and moved forward.

it's one day at a time

deleted_user 08/29/2010

Trust me...Jump right back in there, you are only human.

Maat2008 08/29/2010

Thanks you 3...woke up this am with the crud in my throat again...BLAHH...but realized that coffee tastes MUCH better without a cig...I can actually taste it... lol

imKarenM 08/29/2010

You're on the right track. You lost your balance for a moment but you quickly regained momentum. Keep moving forward. You'll get there.

debraccc 08/29/2010

aw thats a shame but hey you didnt go buy a packet so thats a bonus. I knew I couldnt have one cigarette because if I did it would have turned into 2 ciggies then a pack and then a carton and then back to my 2 pack a day habit that was killing me. I used the mantra NOPE not one puff ever to protect my quit. I hope you protect your quit because you are worth it
Hugs Deb

aeris7 08/29/2010

Eventually you will no longer associate coffee and other daily rituals with nictotine addiction. It will happen so hang in there and then you will be free...Let your setbacks fuel new dreams...

timetraveler 08/29/2010

That is right, every day is a new day and don't ever stop quitting or trying to quit because one day it will take and will last forever. Good luck!!

Also, you can use that a reminder of what it was like so you won't go back. Anything can help. Remind yourself that you are a nonsmoker waiting to get out.

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