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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jasmine0523 03/04/2015

Hi all. I am really curious about something that was mentioned the other day. This has happened to me before too. I don't have a super hard time the first month- not saying it was easy by any means- but I found that the second and third month were awful. Anyone know the reasoning behind this?
Thanks for your help

joemm 03/04/2015

Hang in there it gets easier. I seem to remember from my last quit that the 3 month blues get to you.
Fight it!!!!

grannie 03/04/2015

I read it takes about 3 months for your brain chemistry to figure out you quit. Here are a few triggers to watch for:

Top smoking triggers

1.Being around friends who smoke (80%)
2.Stress (78%)
3.Parties/nights out (76%)
4.After eating a meal (69%)
5.Work breaks (60%)
6.Coffee (45%)
7.Driving (41%)
8.Telephone calls (23%)

MayberryDeb 03/04/2015

Sorry Jasmine, I have no answers for you. I DO know that this group has talked about the icky 3's. 3rd day, 3 weeks and 3 months. I too experienced the 3 month struggle. What we all have to remember it this is an addiction. We will sometimes have struggles at different times, we have to be strong, say No, and in the first 3 months, STAY AWAY FROM SMOKERS. Wish I could help you more.

MayberryDeb 03/04/2015

bump this up

gracenme 03/04/2015

not the first time I heard this seems some have this problem

ann54040 03/04/2015

I agree with Grannie. At 3 months it was STRESS that sent me over the edge. I also think it over confidence that killed me too.

jasmine0523 03/05/2015

Thanks everyone. I remember thinking about it before and now someone else mentioned it. I will be on guard until I hit the 4 month mark.

RetiredHeather 03/05/2015

I stopped many times before finally quitting. The First day was always the hardest.. you know.. the first coffee of the morning.. the car ride to work, cofee again...lunch breaks at work.. on and on.. all those first's. Once I got over that one day, it was much easier.

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