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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...

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brokenheart1872
brokenheart1872
A friend told me that drinking grapefruit juice can stop a craving. It sounded weird, but I like grapefruit and a little extra juice in my diet won't hurt anything, so I bought a bottle. Oddly enough, it works. No idea why.
I'm over 48 hours into this. Have a killer headache. Think its from nicotine withdrawal.
Boyfriend is being very supportive. He came over yesterday evening and tonight. He smokes, but he didn't even bring his cigarettes with him and toughed it out both evenings because he didn't want to make things harder on me. He also bought me a sweater and a bunch of chocolate because he said he's proud of me for quitting. So there's that. I'm going to bed before my head explodes.
joemm
joemm
Do whatever works for you. I too had to quit with a bunch of smokers around me at work.
Roll call and pledge help me stay committed one day at a time.
The first few days are the hardest.
Keep up the quit and don't waste your clean days on a craving.
MsBlank1
MsBlank1
hhhmmmm never heard of this before. I say whatever works.....as long as it's healthy.
However, prepare yourself for the triggers. Get a plan in place such as some sort of hobby or regimen to keep your hands and mind busy during a crave just in case the grapefruit juice ain't enough or no longer works.
Your boyfriend is a keeper....great support!
Keep on going.....and just keep saying "NOPE"

Thanks for sharing......it just may help others :)
gracenme
gracenme
Glad for you that he is supportive. It makes things easier. Doing something or getting your mind off smoking is great, if grapefruit works thats great. Keep going your doing great!!!!! proud of you and feel proud of yourself!
MayberryDeb
MayberryDeb
No one said this is easy, but you are doing GREAT. Kuddo's to your boyfriend for helping you. For some reason no one knows, the 3's are especially hard. Day 3, 3 weeks, 3months. We call them the 'icky 3's'. Like MsBlank said, keep your mind and hands busy as much as you can. Remember we all started off with day one. We are here for you.
brokenheart1872
brokenheart1872
Well, starting Day 3. Everyone at work knows I'm quitting and actively keep me distracted at breaks. It's nice.
And, my boyfriend is amazing. I just got my anniversary present - a personalized acceptance letter to Hogwarts. It couldn't be more perfect. :)
I can do this. I'm stubborn as hell. I won't back down to anyone or anything - and that includes cravings. I wasn't raised to back down. I'm a little country and a little redneck. I don't quit. Meaning I won't quit quitting. If that makes sense. I need coffee.