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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ariadneoliver 12/18/2011

is it a good idea or a sure fail ? ive timed the chantix to be quit week around the 1st, ( 4th quit ) i cant afford to smoke, my health cant afford me to smoke and i live in a hamlet, big hills everywhere !! well you know what thats like on the lungs, im starting to have nightmares about not waking up in the morning, taking that as a sign that this really has to be the last quit or im gonna be a gonner at age 48. thanks for reading xx

MayberryDeb 12/18/2011

Quitting on a holiday can be both a good thing and sometimes a bad thing. I quit on July 4th (2 1/2 years ago)..It is MY day of Freedom. Maybe New Years would mean a New Life for you.
Never give up trying. We are here for you.

deleted_user 12/18/2011

I too had nightmares that I would not wake up, that scared me bad. That fear is what keeps me going, keeps me wanting to do this once and for all.

I agree with Mayberry, what ever day works for you, I used to try to do it on a special day like my b-day or a number day like 7-7-7 or 10-10-10, then I just figured any day I quit was special

I think New Years can work too, any day that you quit will be a good day

grannie 12/19/2011

Any day you quit is a good day.

littlemac 12/19/2011

I agree with Grannie, any day is a good day to quit smoking.
Congrats for making the decision to quit & welcome to the group.
I quit on chantix & it worked great for me. Be glad to answer any questions you have.
(((hugs:))) for support

viv0147 12/19/2011

Hi and welcome I quit using Champix and I found it a great help that was 83 days ago also posting and reading posts in this group I found to be really helpful good luck and have a smoke free life

milily 12/20/2011

I agree - any day is a good day to quit.

deleted_user 12/21/2011

Smoking also caused sexual issues. IF you dont have enough reason to quit.

duvessa 12/21/2011

I say go for it! If it's more inspiring for you to use the first day of the new year, awesome. Also, maybe having a few days off around your quit is helpful as well.

deleted_user 12/22/2011

I agree with everyone any day is a good day to quit. I also select New years to be my quit day too.

deleted_user 12/22/2011

congrats on your decision to quit! I agree with the mainstream here in that ANY day you quit will be special!
I also used Chantix successfully and I believe that it really helped the initial cravings enough to allow me to get through the withdrawal. I have been off Chantix for 3 months and haven't smoked for for 5 (so something's working)
Good Luck! ((((hugs))))

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