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...
Hello to everyone! After reading several posts. this group looks fun and supportive. However, I am in the process of quitting. I was smoking 10 a day and not I am at 6 a day. Every 10 days I lose one. This way by the end of the year, I will be done. My husband came up with this idea, as cold turkey doesn't work for me, as I have tried several times. Each time I did quit, something bad or stressful happened and I picked up the smokes again.
I would appreciate any support you guys will give me along with prayer. This past year has been so stressful. I lost my 9 yr.old granddaughter in a car accident in March, then in July, my sister died in a car accident also. My 28 yr old son was diagnosed with cancer (soft tissue sarcoma) and is a Stage 3. They are blasting him with chemo and he is so sick. He is also the one who lost his daughter. It's just seems like it's one thing after another...but I am determined to win the battle of smoking addiction!
God bless y"all!
I would appreciate any support you guys will give me along with prayer. This past year has been so stressful. I lost my 9 yr.old granddaughter in a car accident in March, then in July, my sister died in a car accident also. My 28 yr old son was diagnosed with cancer (soft tissue sarcoma) and is a Stage 3. They are blasting him with chemo and he is so sick. He is also the one who lost his daughter. It's just seems like it's one thing after another...but I am determined to win the battle of smoking addiction!
God bless y"all!
http://www.everydayhealth.com/stop-smoking/does-cutting-down-on-cigarettes-really-work.aspx
You have to do what is right, & works for, you. I have never succeeded with the cutting down method because all it took for me to smoke way more than the allowed number of cigarettes was stress...stress of any kind. Bad things, good things...oh look, a sunny day & I'm on the patio with a cocktail talking to a friend! you get it ; ). As I said though, that was *me* & you might have more self control that I did.
I've never been a big fan of nicotine replacement either (I've tried it) as I feel like it drags things out as well...I did, however, decide to use nicotine gum on my last quit to help me through, & I believe it did. I didn't chew anywhere near the amount to get equal nicotine delivery I would have from the cigs I'd been smoking. I chose to use the gum for two weeks whenever I felt like I was going to burst, then I tapered off during the third week & was done with it...this is just an example of what worked for me, I'm sure at least half of it was psychological.
I wish you lots of strength when you decide you are ready. The people here are really supportive & will help you drag yourself through the rough bits so keep coming back!
So sorry to hear about your loses and your songs ordeal.
There is a third hand smoke here, that isn't good for your son.
Offer your quit and the opportunity for a longer life to those who didn't have an option, you do.
I found a home here on DS, hope you do too.
Alma