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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 started taking Chantix and my quit date was on 9/30/07 - I did not smoke until the following friday (nearly 6 days, and in a social situation, lit up taking a few puffs and putting it out). The following night I was again in a social situation that included alcohol and I killed a pack of smokes that eve/night and felt like hell for it the next day. I didn't smoke again for 5 days and with the excuse of extreme stress had one cig. and smoked again on the weekend, prolly a pack in total in social situations. Although I have smoked due more likely to 'want situations' as opposed to I can't fight the craving and overall counting 18 days since my 'quit date' I've done exceedingly well, maybe not in the eyes of others, I know that I need to stop smoking, period, that is the point of putting this drug in my body, right? Again reiterating 18 days in, smoking rarely I have gained wieght. I've been very aware of my eating habits (strong focus) and I'm not consuming more, truly I'm not -- but I'm still gaining. I've read that weight gain too can come from the chemical change in your body...I don't know if that is true...But I do know that I am committed to quitting, I hate the dependence, and I hate the $$$$ lost to making myself sick - but I struggle with chubbiness reguarly and at thought of gaining more weight increasingly will likely forgoe long term lung/heart health...
Anybody have any thoughts, support, advice?
Anybody have any thoughts, support, advice?
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leoclark, when overcoming an addiction EVERYONE negotiates with themselves and often what a person is weighing shouldn't be taken or 'judged' so seriously. it is a real fear, for me, it is something real to overcome. Overcoming or recovering is progress and not perfection. so thanks so much for offering up your judgment and telling me what i 'should' do.
full of assumptions and judgments...is the purpose of these group pages missed by you by any chance?
That said, here's some input on your post. Everybody here has struggled with the contradictions and inconsistencies in our own thinking and behavior around smoking, just as you are now. And it is a hard struggle. Here's how it gets resolved: at the point when your desire to stop smoking becomes your top priority, over and above any of the other desires and concerns that are causing you to continue to smoke, you will quit. In my opinion, until that time, you are probably not ready to quit - even if you think that you are. I say that to you respectfully and with a lot of empathy. I recommend doing some reflection or meditation or journal writing on the question of, "Am I really ready to quit smoking?" It can help you start to sort out your competing desires and concerns.
Whatever you decide you should do it for yourself and your health, but I have to agree that there is a lot of thinking you are going to need to do about this. I have put on about 5 pounds in two months. It is causing me slight concern and annoyance, but I am SOOOO happy I quit, I don't even care, I am even beginning to own the weight like a badge of honor!
Take care of yourself.
I'm in the beginning, but have made the decision to quit that won't come without struggle for me, as many know and understand. I am still negotiating this addiction in my head and being honest about my "teeter-totter" thoughts, and wrote about them. It is my place now.
Hard truth, honesty and experience can be shared easily and straight forward without judgment or assumption, most of whom responded did just that...
And I would respond in kind to any postings that weren't supportive but assumed judgments. Thanks!
I would highly suggest picking it up!