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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DeeTOOL13 07/27/2012

hi im new to this group, & i REALLY need some support. I just started a non smoking regimen. Im put my first patch on today & i have the lozenges however im still smoking a bit, is that ok?
I appreciate your help/insight/support

dee

MsBlank1 07/27/2012

Welcome to our little corner of the world. You will find tons of support and we are one big (ok, small) happy family.
There is no pressure to be quit, but our goal is to help you quit completely.
The first thing is to have a plan and to have a quit date if you are to be successful. Plan for triggers and urges, cuz they WILL come......so have a plan and call on support when they arise.
Go into your quit with a positive attitude.....you are not losing your best friend.....hardly! Look at it as a new lease on life.
I say use your humor and use it often. Check in every day with roll call and our pledge....it helps keep you accountable and responsible.
Read as much as you can and relax..............you are among the best of the best.
I wish you all the best and hope to see you around on a regular basis!

e4now 07/27/2012

hi dee welcome to the group...as far as i know you should not smoke AND use the patch at the same time let alone adding the lozenges you need to make a choice and choose to quit if its your time...we will be here for support and encouragement...check in for roll call and daily pledge to keep yourself accountable ok...so here we go good luck on your quit

grannie 07/27/2012

Here is a link to the Good Posts...

http://www.dailystrength.org/groups/good-posts

deleted_user 07/27/2012

All great advice but I'm gonna echo what e said, unless directed by your u shouldn't smoke and use patch& lozenge. U should only be using the patch or lozenge if you are NOT smoking. You'll make yourself sick, and even worse you'll get addicted to higher amount of nicotene, which is defeating the entire process!!!

We are all here to support each other, welcome to our family!!!!!

debraccc 07/27/2012

hi and welcome
you need to be careful not to overdose on nicotine. So if you have the patch on dont smoke The patch is giving you all the nicotine you need
Do some reading on why quit . com
and welcome again to the group
Hugssssssss Deb

deleted_user 07/28/2012

Welcome, & I hope you didn't mean you are smoking while wearing the patch. I used the patch & the gum & am on day 45. I was told that if we were going to smoke one or two -- make sure to take the patch OFF-- good luck

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