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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frusciante 06/16/2014

Hi, my name is Cassie. I just joined this group. I've decided that after almost 2 weeks of being sick, that I need to quit smoking...and FOR GOOD. I have both asthma and multiple sclerosis. Smoking doesn't help much....but it realllllly does not help these two!!! My MS has been flaring like a mofo and my breathing is out of whack.
The breathing is always one of the hardest things, which is why I am shocked that I don't just UP AND QUIT!!! If I go a day or two without smoking, I'm so relieved I can breathe very well. I think to myself "SO this is what it's like to actually breathe"...and not have to take these huge deep breaths all the time.
I don't know if anyone can relate to that...
I'm 29 and I have 2 kids, I also want to do it for them.
My son is 6 and literally begs me to stop smoking. He's a smart kid!!!
Anyway, today is Day 1 back on Chantix...only 3 cigarettes since 6:30 this morning...which is way less than usual..

Thank you for listening!

MayberryDeb 06/16/2014

Hi Frusciante and welcome to the family of quitters. I too used Chantix to help me quit. It is a tool to use to make it a little easier. It has to come from YOU, PLAN your quit. Go to our Sub Group 'Good Posts' and read how to plan a successful quit. WE are all here for you. Keep posting!!!!!

grannie 06/16/2014

Welcome to the Board. Great decision. I fully understand the breathing part as I have Emphysema and Asthma, the Emphy was caused by smoking and I am on 02. However, quit now at your young age and maybe you wont have to face those issues.

Try to do Roll Call and Pledge it keeps you accountablke and we can follow your progress.

Imarighter 06/16/2014

Frusciante, just popping in to say hi and that I hope you're doing well with the quitting. I quite about 81/2 years ago and have to say it's one of the hardest things I've ever done. But it's also the smartest thing I've ever done. Keep up the good work, girl. You can do it!

jazzkeys 06/16/2014

Welcome to our group, if you do quit now I can almost be sure you will never be on Oxygen or suffer when you get older. Your kids will breathe freer too, and you will never regret your decision to throw the nicodemon by the wayside.

Elsiesue 06/16/2014

Welcome, Cassie. There is a ton of support here. As grannie say roll Call and pledge are valuable tool. They help you stay accountable and accounted for. Gives us a chance to give Atta ways , good jobs and well dones. This is doable. Not sayin' it's easy but it can be done. Stopping at your age is such a good plan. We (my guy and I) didn't stop until it was too late for him. He has End stage emphysema and is also on O2 24/7. Sure wish we were smarter. Well, once again welcome!!!!

Squeemom2 06/17/2014

Hi Cassie! I'm 31 with 2 kids and MS. I don't have the asthma but my husband and one of my kids do (all the more reason to quit!). I was a smoker for 15 years, ranging anywhere from a pack to two packs (or more) a day. I've quit countless times, usually only lasting a few days but I've had a few longer attempts. I'm currently on day 62 of my most recent, hopefully last, quit. I told my kids I was quitting this time. I told them why and I explained the mood swings that might come along with it. Telling them has helped me to remain accountable. I don't want to let them down.

I still struggle some days but others I make it to the end of the day and I'm surprised how little I thought of smoking that day. Once you get through the first couple of weeks, things start to improve. Slowly, very slowly but I promise, it does improve. :)

MayberryDeb 06/17/2014

Glad to see you back here Squeemom. I wondered where you went.

redsor 06/17/2014

Welcome. The best of luck to you. I recently quit myself , as in nine days ago and do feel better.
John

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