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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lets try this way
suz70
suz70
Hello I made it sorry it took so much time
suz70
suz70
Well Im on Day 4 of giving up ciggys wanting to know how best to cope with withdrawals. Im having sleep problems, head aches, very sore restless legs, cant think or talk, get words out right, type?? lol Part from that Im feeling pretty good. Oh yes I am very tired but get moments of energy cos Im off the suckers.
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Welcome to DS. plenty of support here, all has same thing in common *quit smoking* I quit cold turkey to, but had no side effects at all. Felt great from day one. Has been 3M 3W 5D.118 days. You can do this, Good luck, have a nice week end
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Walking a lot . I had lots of sugarfree gum,candy and frozen pops. Frozen fruit is good too. I started mixing decaf coffee with my regular early in the day, then just decaf later and only some kind of sleepytime tea (with zero caffeine) in the evening. Decaf coffee still has some caffeine in it. But I bought really good coffee.
Roasted sunflower seeds, pretzels, apples, and carrots helped. And more walks. I also exercised a lot by dancing.
I had some very sore joints from over doing it the first week or so. I had more stamina because I wasn't out of breath so I just kept going.
I also watched a lot of tv to pass the time. (time slowed way down in the beginning) I found watching a series with a continuing storyline worked best for me. I wanted to watch the next episode to see what was going to happen instead of going out for a smoke.
At day 24 I am less restless. I can sit still now. I still feel a little "off" at times but it is becoming less and less.
And of course attitude!! Smile and keep thinking positive.!! It DOES get better!
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