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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bfcavender 06/23/2009

I messed up....I had a cig this morning.... no excuses, I just wanted it and I gave in after 7 days smober, but I'm starting again tomorrow fresh. I think my smoking was mostly boredom smoking. I'm in a new town and don't really know anyone yet, or know my way around that well yet.

deleted_user 06/23/2009

Did you destroy the pack? If not, drown them immediately in water. It will keep you from fishing through the trash and taping the pieces back together!

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deleted_user 06/23/2009

I'm a terrible one for boredom smoking! I'm also in a new town,no friends etc and no work as yet.On the plus side....I can make new non-smoking friends,no-one here knows me as a smoker so I'm seen as a non-smoker to begin with.I'm going into town tomorrow to see about doing some volunteer work at a local charity shop,it'll keep me busy!! Decorate,clean out the cupboards...anything lol!! Start fresh tomorrow,it's a lapse not a failure!!!! You can do it! xxx

grannie 06/23/2009

Nic was waiting for you, and he gave you the boredom excuse, ya just gotta watch out for him.

littlemac 06/23/2009

I'm so glad you are starting over tomorrow, smart girl. Boredom is a terrible thing any time. Maybe you can rekindle and old hobby that used to give you pleasure and has fallen by the wayside. Think and plan today to be busy tomorrow.
Good Luck:}

NYyankeedeb 06/23/2009

ok you had a mess up sweetie..now what are you going to do with it...are you going to continue to smoke or are you going to get on your feet and try again...the choice is yours...hope you make the right choice...hugs of support...

debraccc 06/23/2009

awwwwwwwwwwww thats a shame. But it isnt a permanent state of affairs thats why they call it a relapse. It would be easier for you if you had no cigarettes,tobacco,ashtrays etc in the house. Because you can control or get thru the craves by using the 5 D.s delay,distract,drink water,deep breathe and DS (this site)
When we get bored we dont go and eat rat poison do we so why would we go and smoke something that will harm our breathing, shorten our life, increase our risk of cancer, make our heart work faster and harm our circulation ? well the answer to that is because we are addicted. Treat this as an addiction and you will be able to quit. shout if ya need help Hugssssssss
Deb

bfcavender 06/23/2009

Thanks everyone, I have gotten rid of all my cigs, so tomorrow will be a clean break...Thanks for your support.

rinkpa 06/24/2009

Heres to a fresh start!!!!! You can do this and remember NOPE!!!!

deleted_user 06/24/2009

Glad you're back on track today. No worries, just remember nope...

Tikka 06/24/2009

Don't have ANY more!!! DIdn't it taste horrible? Smoking IS not going to get you any friends -- you smell bad! ;)
HAnd in there -- making it through those 7 days is the worst part -- not all is lost. Just keep going onto day 8! ox Tikka

aeris7 06/24/2009

Looking forward to seeing you at pledge tomorrow! NOPE!!

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