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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Hey all! Well I've been smoking for 14 yrs and quit smoking 3/11/2008! I hate smoking! It sucks! It was/is harder to put down than drugs! How crazy is that? And the tobacco companies are allowed to be in business! Ugg! Don't even get me going on that one! Like why don't they just put a plastic bag around our head~cuz that's all that their doing anyways! LOL I hate smoking so much. It is so strong! I can't believe the pyscological side of this addiction! It's mind boggling. I use to be an IV meth user and that was sooo much easier than this! I am glad you are here! I am glad to be here! I sure hope there will come a day when it doesn't cross my mind and I am fully recovered from this crap! Thanks!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
A big welcome to you!!! Keep up that attitude and you'll do great!!!!Keep coming on to these boards - I don't know what I would've done without them!You've already done amazingly well,nearly 2 months already. Way to go!!!
I'm hoping the same,that one day,smoking doesn't even enter my head.I'm sure we'll all get there (fingers crossed!!)
Big hugs Kelly xx
Tikka
Tikka
Yes - welcome!! It is a terrible terrible drug addiction and if you can think of it as just that -- and follow the Not ONe PUFF EVER rule - you will be all set! Just keep at it -- it will play with youyr head, but stay strong, it gets soooo much easier! Yesterday, I didn't even think about smoking once!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Welcome!!! Congrats so far on your quit! You are doing a remarkable job and should be very proud of yourself.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Welcome askye, Good Luck
bfcavender
bfcavender
Welcome askye, I just found this board a few days ago myself...the people here are wonderful and just like a family. You can do this...good luck.
MayberryDeb
MayberryDeb
Welcome to the family Askye,

You are already a huge step ahead of some who come here with only hours behind them. Wow, Over a month already.You also understand the process of breaking an addiction. Congrats to you!!
Keep that anger at smoking, drink TONS of water and I am sure you know this one...
1 smoke is too much and 1000
is never enough.
Stay close and good luck. We will be here for you.
Deb
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thank You guys sooo much!! Yes I am taking Chantix and it really helps alot. I will be on my own after this Aug as my doctor says she only wants to see me on it for 6 months. I have heard others have done 12 months so If I feel I need to then I will!! This is such an important thing! I downloaded some really nast images of some smokers lungs vs. healthy lungs! OMG! My dentist said he can even tell I quit as my gums are a healthy pink again, and he was telling me all of the nasty things that happen to the body from smoking and I was like OMG next time I need a cigarette I am calling him! LOL No! Thank you for the warm welcome. I am sure glad for the support! I am here for you too! :)
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