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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angiebettin 12/27/2015

I was doing so well, on patch, got off patches, then i wanted to smkoe. Tried the straw thing ,now smoking vap cig. Well, hope to hear from someone

MayberryDeb 12/27/2015

Oh Angie, I am so sorry you are having such a rough time. The Ecigs w/nicotine are no different than a real cigarette. In fact, they are finding out that they are actually worse as there is more chemicals in them. Can you take the med Chantix?? It was the only thing that worked for me. BUT, many here quit in different ways. Sorry the straw didn't help at all.
I wish you the very best in your journey and will be here for you in any way I can. Keep trying but lose the Ecig. It is so bad for you.

Hugs, Deb

Precious97 12/27/2015

(((Angie)))) Hang in there! My psychiatrist wouldn't let me take Chantix but I've heard a lot of people quit using it! Me, I bought a game called "Allen Carr's Easy Way: My Quit Smoking Coach" It took me 4 times going through it before it took but when it did, it was easy.

grannie 12/27/2015

Why did you go off the 'patch'? As Mayberry said...smoking is smoking.

If it was me I would smoke a cigarette rather than put any of the vap chemicals in my lungs. Tar in time will leave the lungs but scare them chemicals in the E-cigs..I am not to sure what they do to your lungs.

Maybe try what Precious said a "Quit Coach" sounds better than Vaping.

Trissa01 12/27/2015

Sending you hugs. Just keep trying. If it was easy, nobody would need this group or any of the help methods out there.

One of many mistakes I made in my thousands of quits, I was doing well so stopped the aid. Too soon. If the patches were working, can you go back to them again?

Very best wishes for your success!

gracenme 12/28/2015

the patch has nicotine and you have to wean youself off or just like cold turkey you crave nicotine. nicotine addiction is hard to get over but it can be done. thats why you are wanting to smoke. the vape thing is just prolonging the nicotine, thats not helping the quit.

gracenme 12/28/2015

HUGS to you, I hope you can get quit

joemm 12/28/2015

I know someone who quit using the e-cig
He stepped down in the nicotine going from 12 mg to 6 mg then just flavored vape juice with 0 nicotine. Do whatever it takes to quit. good luck.

jazzkeys 12/28/2015

I also know someone who quit on the Vap and many who quit on the patch. Just pick one and get the ball rolling. I think the patch is safer, but whatever works Angie, just wean yourself off and be done with it.
I know you can do it. It isn't easy, it is hard but is doable sweetie. We are here for you.

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