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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I've been smoking since I was 11. Am now 35. Been trying to quit for forever. So I'm at the end of day 3 and didn't really feel like killing anyone today. Kept really busy all day though. Less time to think about it, I guess. Anyway, I've decided this has to be about the hardest thing I've ever done. And I've born children...anyone who's had children knows what I mean. lol Anyway, just thought maybe a little support and rapport from/with other former smokers might be a good thing.

Have a good evening all.
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welcome and gl and i agree it is the hardest thing youll do but ....congrats on day 3 or is it 4 now
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I agree... it was the hardest thing I have ever done too.
Good luck and keep up your quit, you CAN do this. :)
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Hi...I'm Mike and would like to quit. I am looking for coping tools, tapering, patches, gum and/or cold turkey....I would like advice from those who know or those who have tried quiting. Thanks!! Mike
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Just wanted to drop a note and let you know the first 3 days were the hardest for me. Not to say that was it - but, they were the hardest. Keep up the good work. Oh yeah, today makes day 13 for me and I feel great!!!!!

Natalie
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