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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Bounder1 04/26/2013

I am done with smoking as of this Tuesday coming up!!

Elsiesue 04/26/2013

Best of the best to you!!!!!

grannie 04/26/2013

OK...sounds like a plan.

debraccc 04/26/2013

YIPPPPPPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEEEEEE Thats one of the best decisions you have ever made
Come to pledge and rollcall daily and shout if ya need help. We have all been where you are and we can offer support
Hugs Deb

sambod 04/27/2013

congrats!!! it is worth it. we will be here to help.

Bounder1 04/27/2013

Thanks everyone, I'll be here :)

MayberryDeb 04/27/2013

Hi Bounder...welcome to the group. Do you have a plan in place for Tuesday. Planning this quit ahead of time will make it that much more successful. Get a 'tool box' ready with gum,hard candy(I loved Werther's sugarless free carmels) Put in TONS of water, something to keep your mind distracted, and something to help with the hand/mouth habit. I always carried straws cut in half. I would hold it like a cig, chew on the end, even inhale thru it..all I got was good clean air. Stick close to this board and let us help you on your journey.
Lots of Luck, Mayberry

lg1 04/27/2013

Good luck with your quit.

Bounder1 04/28/2013

Hi Deb,
Yes I do have a plan in place, my lifestyle has changed greatly I've the last few months, I am now a stay at home dad and have never smoked in the house or in the truck when the kids are with me. So that mental training of not smoking around them is there. I also have started a exercise program at home, a healthier eating lifestyle, and the wife is quitting as well. I have also joined this group :). I know my triggers, and my smoking routine eg. coffee and a smoke in the morning which I will change to making fresh juice and a 1/2 hour on the elliptical trainer. Since I am a stay at home dad I can take a short nap in the afternoon and plan on having lots of carrot sticks and pistachios around to keep my hands busy. Plus I will be able to chase the kids around longer with out running out of breath lol.
I am looking forward to not having the lung oysters in the morning or the wheezing when I go to bed, or the coughing during the day or the smelly clothes or yellow fingers and a thousand other benefits of not slowly killing myself lol.

MayberryDeb 04/28/2013

Wonderful attitude Bounder...and attitude plays a big part in success. What a wonderful thing you are doing for your kids. Now they will have their Daddy around for many,many years.

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