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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bookwoman 11/19/2012

Tomorrow is my Quit Day. Although I'm a very light smoker (3-5 cigs per day, only in back yard, never in public) I've made several other attempts but have always gone back to smoking after a bad day at work or whatever. This time I have my substitute activity lined up.

MayberryDeb 11/19/2012

Hi BW and welcome to the 'family'.Deciding ahead of time how you will deal with difficult times without reaching for that killer cig is very import. Read as much as you can here and definitly go to our sub group Good Posts. You will find a wealth of information there with excellent advise and suggestions. Make sure you have gotten rid of ALL smoking material including butts laying around(you never know). Try to avoid triggers and also try to switch things up. If you have a cig with your morning coffee, try different things like change of place and mug.Come to daily Roll Call and get to know us..Best of luck and we are here for you.
Hugs,Mayberry

Trissa01 11/19/2012

Most of us who have been on 3-5 per day eventually zoomed up to many more, so I applaud you for saying "no more".
There's some dumb brain hook that even 5 per day can be so hard to let go. Get your armor out and be free for good.

grannie 11/19/2012

Good for you, only having 3-5 a day should be easier for you. Smoking only that amount, hopefully not to much damage has been done to your lungs. Welcome to the Board.