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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ralop 09/22/2010

Hello there, name is TerrieAnn. Have been clean and sober (except for these d!*m cigarettes ) for 13 yrs this time around. I plan on utilizing those programs and everything else I can find to become smoke free. I have a plan, support, etc. But, I know from previous experience I will need all of you and your experiences, strength, and hope too. I have never tried to stop before. I have been a pkg. a day smoker of Camel filter cigarettes since I was 13 yrs. old and I am now 50 yrs. old. ( Geezzzz that's 37 years!) That's a frightening truth!! I have no real expectations other than my faith in a Power Greater than myself will help me, ( if I ask,) and do the footwork.
So Here I am. Looking forward to meeting and getting to know all of you better. And learning how to be sucessful in becoming smoke free.

In love Light Truth & Service
Stubborn TerrieAnn

Elsiesue 09/23/2010

Welcome, TerrieAnn, You have made a great decision, and came to a wonderful place. Here you nwill find great people with woulderful advice and much much support.

deleted_user 09/23/2010

welcome, you will find all the support and more here, congrats on your desicion to quit, take 1 day at a time, you can do this!

GTK 09/23/2010

Hello... you've come to the right place for support, encouragement and knowledge... there's a ton of it here. Congratulations on your decision to shake off the shackles of nicotine addiction... doing battle with the Nicodemon can be tough, but it is sooo worth it to be free. You can do it!

Moonshadow55 09/23/2010

Welcome aboard!!

lucindamartinez 09/23/2010

Welcome! We will be glad to support you in any way that we can. Just shout out.

grannie 09/23/2010

Welcome, hope we can help.

sambod 09/23/2010

welcome to the group. One suggestion, maybe two is that if you go up to groups in the upper right hand corner, click it and go down to the group "Good Posts" there is a lot of good information there.

we also do roll call and pledge every morning and for me, it has set the tone of the day...Good luck. we are all here for you.

aeris7 09/23/2010

Welcome TerriAnn! Looking forward to supporting you in your journey to a smoke free life!

deleted_user 09/24/2010

Welcome! when is your quit date?

deleted_user 09/24/2010

TerriAnn, welcome to the best support group around. This group is full of wonderful people who love to support and encourage others in their quitting of smoking. We also believe in having fun, as you will see as time goes on. We strongly suggest you log in each morning, if possible, with rollcall and pledge and read the differant post and add some of your own. The more you participate, the more committed you will become. Good luck and reach out to us, we are here to help.

debraccc 09/24/2010

Hiya and welcome I was a 36/37 year smoker too. Two packs a day for many years. You have made a great decision. So remember the 5 D,s when you crave
delay,distract,drink water, deep breathe and DS (this site)
Call in daily for the pledge and rollcall. Yell if ya need help or just ask questions because if you are feeling something you can bank on one of us have the same experience

Hugs Deb

jazzkeys 09/25/2010

Welcome TerrieAnn, I am also Terry, you will get alot of support here,anytime you need help just holler !!!! I have smoked for 42 years and am now smoke free,hanging in there with nicotine lozenges but basically cold turkey, sucking on straws and eating black licorice hard candies (sugar free,of course ) Good luck, Terry

Trissa01 09/25/2010

I hope you'll post your experiences here. I have found this board to be very quiet, like I'm the only one going through this stuff. People post for daily pledge & roll call, but not much else about the withdrawal & behavior modification.
There are tons of good post in Good Posts, & under "advice", & linksw to helpful websites.

Welcome!

debraccc 09/25/2010

woops I forgot to tell ya to have a look at whyquit,com it is a great site for those of us quitting. It has heaps of info about the addiction and about quitting. Knowledge is power when you are fighbting this addiction. The other thing that might help you is a quit meter. Then you will be able to see your progress at a glance. Just google there are heaps of free ones to download.
Anyway welcome again. Its a great decision you have made and this group will help you thru
Hugs Deb

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