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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CoastalT 02/04/2012

Why after so long do I still won't one? Smoking my Marlboro reds was the hardest thing I ever had to give up. Most of the time it is not even a thought but sometime I just want one.

Will it ever stop??? Six years.

ozziequitter 02/05/2012

Crikey after six years i really dont know what to say...I am just coming up for one year and it rarely crosses my mind and even when it does it isnt a craving just a thought which always makes me smile cos i think "yeah right, like i am gonna be that dumb". So hang on tight to that super quit i am sure you must be incredibly strong to have gotten this far. Congrats to you.

sambod 02/05/2012

i think sometimes we have a situation come up in our lives that can seem overwhelming and we look for comfort somewhere and sometimes the thought turns to the cigarette even if it has been years. Your mind remind you of that comfort that cigarette gave you at one point and it is very tempting but it's just the nicodemon talking trying to lure you back.

littlemac 02/05/2012

Congratulation on your awesome 6 years quit CoastalT!
I think about it every once in awhile, but it's just a thought, not a craving. When it does come up I just go "Yuck, no way" and laugh about it.
Bummer you still have cravings after 6 years quit, or is it just a fleeting thought?

jeanne36roses 02/05/2012

I think the thoughts will always be there. But the cravings will not return.I still dream about smoking.

NYyankeedeb 02/05/2012

i am going on 3 years and feel the same way...

I guess the saying is true...once an addict always an addicted...

we are addicted to nicotine...all it take is one and we are back with our addiction...it is no different with alcohol or drugs....

Each day we resist we grow stronger but the craving is still there...like when you get stressed or after you eat...

Congrats with the 6 years....

grannie 02/05/2012

Congratulations on your quit. I have heard people say those "thoughts" do come back..I am sure they fade quickly..you are a great quitter.

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