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...
Ok today is December 12, 2006 - and I have been cigarette free for one month today - it aint easy - but it is simple - don\'t do it - all the positive things I am feeling aint much either - but here goes: I think my house smells better - Maggie\'s eyes are not tearing because she refuses to leave my side even during cigarette breaks. She has cataracts from second-hand smoke OH WELL - thats my girl - I have a strange feeling - I think it is not feeling guilty all the time and I am not use to this feeling - I am use to hurling so much crap on myself that its strange not too. The cravings are still there and I have eaten on them - but come on I am fat anyway so what does 7-lbs mean in the big picture. I have gained more than that from menapause and that was menapause - so good for me. Some of the things that have gotten me through the month that have made me happy: Getting my teeth cleaned, singing and making up songs - and tons of those gypsy-inspired inspirational e-mails that threaten you if you do not pass them on. OY VEY!
More than anything else how do I ever express my heartfelt feelings for this website! Daily Strength! It is where I can bitch, moan and groan. I do not have to be a Pollyanna, the Glad Girl - for all the crap I take from the world in everyday life as do we all.
I don\'t think my boss, or the electric company would give me a high-five for not smoking today. Or my \"friends\" a hug cause I had a panic-attack - I can\'t even tell them that - but you guys all understand - and that is so super - it deserves a shamrock!
OH WELL enough already!
Ree
and
I did not smoke today
More than anything else how do I ever express my heartfelt feelings for this website! Daily Strength! It is where I can bitch, moan and groan. I do not have to be a Pollyanna, the Glad Girl - for all the crap I take from the world in everyday life as do we all.
I don\'t think my boss, or the electric company would give me a high-five for not smoking today. Or my \"friends\" a hug cause I had a panic-attack - I can\'t even tell them that - but you guys all understand - and that is so super - it deserves a shamrock!
OH WELL enough already!
Ree
and
I did not smoke today
Funny you should say you gained weight, I have no idea how much I even weigh! Denial works well for some things! ;)
I bought some nicotine gum and had a heart to heart with Mom today. I told her we have to smarten up and get through this smoking crap once and for all. She agreed and then we both lit up! We\'ll figure it out yet.
Thanks again for the nice post Ree and keep up the fantastic work. And please.....bitch and moan away! I am heading that way soooooooooon.
BE WELL.
JoAnn