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 everyone Im 54 yrs old and I have smoked for many many yrs hummmmmmm 30 yrs perhaps. I have been having a lot of issues w/ my breathing lately! Aug the first I had bronchitis, thought I was over it. I wasn't feeling all that well, but just kept on going to work. well last Sunday my husband finially took me to the ER! I didnt relize how sick I was. I had pnuemonia! I must stop smoking IMMEEDIATELY! Its not even winter yet ! I feel like I could be in big trouble, I work in a hospital! I get bronchitis alot in the winter hopefully if I stop smoking this will go away if I don't its my on fault............ but I have every intention to STOP! I just need a quit buddy and w/ gods help I can due this! I suffer w/ anxiety and when I get neverous that is when I smoke the most! I hate it!
Now is the time, from what I understand chronic bronchitis are the beginning signs of COPD. Have you been to a Pulmonary Dr. to get checked out? It is important to get your pneumonia and flu shots.
You can do this I too got sick August 1st and I am just now starting to feel somewhat better. I am so tired of coughing all the time and not being able to breathe. I have severe emphysema and do not wish this disease on anyone.
You can quit and I will be your buddy. Take one day at a time. Pick a quit date and stick to it. You will be anxious the first couple of weeks. I take xanax for anxiety and it helps. I quit 18 days ago and its getting easier. I use the lozenges and gum. I used Chantix but it wasn't for me. Alot of people have had success with Chantix. Do what ever is best for you. Smoking is a choice, but I can't think of one good thing is does for you. The addiction tries to tell you if helps with anxiety but it really doesn't. There are other ways to relieve stress. I worked many years in the health care field and that alone is stressful. Stay here and support is the best way to quit. Come on do the daily pledge not to smoke and roll call. The people on Daily Strength are supportive and offer so much information. Read some of the older posts and you can do this. Here's my hand in support and strength to get through this.
You can and must to feel better. Smoking kills. So those nasty butts are not your friend.
Good luck to you and come back...............
Hugs,
Debi
I am on day 6, having aneurysm treatment tomorrow for the first one and then another one surgically removed in a year or two, that's why I put down the cigs, also work for a hospital lol.
I think you will find your quit buddies on here, debi has already offered.
I would not have made it thru these last 6 days without this group. Just come on here everyday and they are here for you:)
You can do it.
Wen
I know what you are going through. It is hard but you need to save yourself.
Hugs Terry
I'm quitting because of an ear infection ... likely brought on by an upper respiratory infection I ignored...that won't go away after over a month, 2 oral antibiotic treatments and one ear drop.
I am on 12 hours, 25, min, and 32 sec of not smoking. I took the pledge this morning.
it really is the best thing you can do for yourself and don't you deserve the best?