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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...
Youve often heard that the first one of anything is the hardest. That also applies to the first cigarette you smoke, or the first puff you take, after you quit. I know it seems easy, often people who slip say they thought nothing of it and that it just happened. It doesnt matter how easy it is. The first is still the hardest.
So what does that say about the second, or the third, or the fourth, or the ? It says the second is easier than the first, the third is easier than the second, and so on until youre smoking full time and hooked as solidly as you ever were (possibly more).
Think about that, the next time youre tempted to just take a puff, or to smoke that just one. The just one is the demons biggest and most effective lie. Dont fall for it.
Shevie
Quit May, 2005
I've been smoke-free for:
2 Year(s), 224 Days, 8 Hours, 13 Minutes, 6 Seconds.
I have saved $3,434.40 by not smoking 19087 cigarettes.
By not smoking I have added
136 Days, 8 Hours, 1 Minutes, 52 seconds.
to my life expectancy.
So what does that say about the second, or the third, or the fourth, or the ? It says the second is easier than the first, the third is easier than the second, and so on until youre smoking full time and hooked as solidly as you ever were (possibly more).
Think about that, the next time youre tempted to just take a puff, or to smoke that just one. The just one is the demons biggest and most effective lie. Dont fall for it.
Shevie
Quit May, 2005
I've been smoke-free for:
2 Year(s), 224 Days, 8 Hours, 13 Minutes, 6 Seconds.
I have saved $3,434.40 by not smoking 19087 cigarettes.
By not smoking I have added
136 Days, 8 Hours, 1 Minutes, 52 seconds.
to my life expectancy.
I have been quit for 1 Month, 5 Days, 46 minutes and 21 seconds (36 days). I have saved $443.18 by not smoking 1,801 cigarettes. I have saved 6 Days, 6 hours and 5 minutes of my life. My Quit Date: 11/27/2007 10:00 AM
jack
i am 6 weeks 2 days off nicotine and feel very anxious is this normal?
Have you been rewarding yourself for your amazing accomplishment? Rewards are very important, especially early in a quit. They actually will help your brain reverse the damage done by nicotine addiction. Rewards do not have to be expensive, nor do they even have to cost anything at all. All that is required is that they make you feel special, give you a warm & fuzzy feeling.
Distraction is also important. Do not focus on how you are feeling. That will just make the feelings stronger. Tell yourself that what you are experiencing is good, that the feelings are signs of healing, and then go do things to keep you mind off of them.
OldJack, you're very welcome. Congratulations to you for your 1+ month quit.
You both, and everyone else here, totally rock. I love seeing people kick demon a##.
Keep up the great quits, everyone.
Shevie
Yep, embracing the withdrawal symptoms as "good" instead of "bad", as "healing" instead of "difficult and painful" works wonders. One very effective way to defeat an enemy is to make it an ally.
Tessa, congratulations on 119 days. :) Please extend my congrats and support to your hubby. :)
Keep up the great quits, everyone.
Shevie
Warm regards,
Shell, smoke~free 126 days!