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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Mckenzie 06/24/2007

Hello
I'm Mckenzie, 47 from Canada.
I have had asthma since age 14, have also smoke cigarettes for years now.
Underwent chemo treatment for 11 months a few years ago, and it seems like it woke all kinds of other health issues for me, and one of them is my lungs.
I've been having lung infections, pneumonia's every couple of months, and in the past 6 months my PCP has been trying to treat my lung situation without provail, so he decided to send my case to a lung specialist in the Capital of Canada, Ottawa.
Not all results are in yet, but according to my doctor he says I have COPD, Chronic Obstrutive Pulmanary Disease.
So it is urgent that I quit smoking.
I am really getting there but still searching for that bloody stick to put in my mouth, lol.
So here I am, in search of a bunch of people in need to get support and give support to this addiction of smoking.
Thanks, Mckenzie
One day at the time

deleted_user 06/24/2007

You have come to the right place. By the sounds of it, I do not think you really have a choice now. Everyone has to quit sometime; we can't smoke forever. Name one good reason to smoke? You won't find one so get cozy and read everyone's journals and you will find some great tips and great people to support you. I have made some invaluable friends here and could not be smoke-free now for 8 months without them. They made it easier. Good luck. Mail anytime.

deleted_user 06/24/2007

I quit 65 days ago, and honestly credit my ability to last this long, to the people here and their wonderful support. In the beginning I spent a lot of time here, but as time goes buy I find I am not so much in need of this site, except that I have made many wonderful friends here, and you will too. Good luck..and we will help you if you let us!!

Mckenzie 06/25/2007

Wendy, 8 months this is great.
Thanks for your words of encouragment.

Lori, 65 days, wow your getting there, I can't wait to be able to say I've been a none smoker for such and such days.

Thank you both for being there for me.
Mckenzie One day at the time

deleted_user 06/26/2007

i have been smoke free 4 just one mth i went on the drug chantex and went to a hospital smoke cessation group i/m sure there is one near year it really helps u even if u haven/t made up ur mind my instucter smoke 50 yrs and gave up the butts if he could i could and did and so will u good luck

deleted_user 06/26/2007

You can do this. Write in your journal, find a few friends to communicate with, and you'll be on your way to a successful quit! You can do this!

deleted_user 06/26/2007

Hi, I'm 4 days without smokes and u can do it to. Just get though each day, don't even think about tomorrow. Chantix has helped me a lot. It isn't drastic, it just makes smoking seem not so important.

deleted_user 07/10/2007

I've tried to quit countless times and have failed. This time I'm doing it with support. Whenever I feel like smoking I just log on and someone's always out there to listen. You can do this. You need to do this. I've only been smoke free for 3 days and with the support of people who understand what I'm going through, I will quit for the last time. Best wishes. P.S. I'm not the type to write in journals or talk to people about my feelings, but this is helping me. Everyone has been so positive and supportive.

deleted_user 07/10/2007

McKenzie, I am sorry to hear that you have so many health problems, but very glad you have found this community to help you with your quit!!! I have been smoke free for 39 days and I was a smoker for 41 years!!! You can do it---the wonderful people on this board will be here for you!!!

deleted_user 07/11/2007

Mckenzie...We are not only a Good Support We are the Best!!!!!

Today I have not smoked for 13 days, Could not have done it with out the help of all the people here.
We begin as people and become FRIENDS. Friends always have your BACK.
Best of wishes to you!!!
((((((HUGS)))))))
Rhonda

deleted_user 07/11/2007

Let me know if you still want a friend. I'm here for you along with a lot of other great people who have the same goal as you. TO QUIT. Good luck.

Mckenzie 07/12/2007

OMG soo many of you have took the time to give me support, thank you.
I am in my third week, I had quit my anti's awhile back, and went deep down into a depression which would explain my MIA, but I'm back.
Ok an update on my quitting smoking, I have used the patch and other days the gum, and I am down to under 5 cigarettes a day, which is my case is too much.
My sister Kris is quitting all together also on the 15th, which is sunday, this is the day I will quit all together.
No more, and I feel that I am ready and able to do it.
In the past 3 weeks, I have seen a dramatic change in my breathing.
I do not cough and spit anymore, it's unbelievable the difference it made on my breathing problems.
I feel that whenever I won't smoke at all I will be cured.
A month ago I couldn't even go for a walk, now I can walk fast without being out of breath or feeling like my heart was going to explode, feel great.
Thanks to all of you
Mckenzie One day at the time

deleted_user 07/12/2007

Good going Mckenzie!!! We will help you all e can!!! Keep up the good work and the quit!!! Cheryl

deleted_user 07/13/2007

Hang in there. I have made it seven months smoke free. Used the free patches Colorado quite line offer. I did eight weeks on patches. Im glad for this site, and smoker anonymous. It a group of ex smokers that support one another.Those are my two supports for me. Hang in there my friend. It dose get bettered, A friend,If you ever need to talk.

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