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...
Hi all, I haven't been on in so long that probably most don't know me.
I just popped in to check on friends and offer some encouragement to others just starting out. I have been a quitter since April 14th four years ago. It has been a wonderful journey and I will share a little bit of it with you here.
When I first quit I googled smoking cessation support group and it brought me here to DS. Yay!! I really feel that this group is the main reason why I am still breathing free. Why because I met an amazing group of individuals all going through the same thing and they all offered encouragement and helpful tips to make my quit a success. My first few days were rough and I really wanted to give in to the demon but a friend on here simply said why don't you take your lovely dog for a walk instead, I did and the craving went away...life saver!!
Every morning instead of lighting up I signed on here and spent my time learning new ways to get through my day without a nasty stinking cigarette. Everyone offered different ways to cope and I appreciated everyone and their info. Now all of that wonderful information has been posted under the good posts group so it is always easy to find and so helpful to success in staying free.
I never thought I would succeed against the nicodemon but with the help of my friends here I did it and you can too!! Just don't ever light up another of those killer sticks not only do they rob you of your health they make you stink and waste a lot of your money!!
I just popped in to check on friends and offer some encouragement to others just starting out. I have been a quitter since April 14th four years ago. It has been a wonderful journey and I will share a little bit of it with you here.
When I first quit I googled smoking cessation support group and it brought me here to DS. Yay!! I really feel that this group is the main reason why I am still breathing free. Why because I met an amazing group of individuals all going through the same thing and they all offered encouragement and helpful tips to make my quit a success. My first few days were rough and I really wanted to give in to the demon but a friend on here simply said why don't you take your lovely dog for a walk instead, I did and the craving went away...life saver!!
Every morning instead of lighting up I signed on here and spent my time learning new ways to get through my day without a nasty stinking cigarette. Everyone offered different ways to cope and I appreciated everyone and their info. Now all of that wonderful information has been posted under the good posts group so it is always easy to find and so helpful to success in staying free.
I never thought I would succeed against the nicodemon but with the help of my friends here I did it and you can too!! Just don't ever light up another of those killer sticks not only do they rob you of your health they make you stink and waste a lot of your money!!
Always good to hear from a great quitter, thanks for sharing and showing the newbies and some of us oldies that it can be done...one day at a time.
Its great to hear you are doing good
Hugsssssssssssssssss Deb
It's so good to see long time quitters come back and show us it can be done. I just had my 3 year anniversary on the 21st of April and I also believe it's thanks to this group. I just keep coming back to reenforce my quit. I don't think I could have done it without all these wonderful folks here.
Hope you stick around a while :)