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...
Hi Everyone just want to say well done for quitting doesn't matter if its day one or 101 you have done it and you are on your way to a better life,
my first year of quit is coming up in a few days, and i really strugled in the beginning like a lot of us did, but i just wanted to tell you all, no matter how hard you find it espesially in the first couple of weeks, be proud, you are now one of the majority and not the minority and its so good to breathe easy,
no more smelling of smoke, no more being skint, no more looked down on,
your hair, and skin are one of the first things that start to improve and you will notice them yourselves, you can breathe, and smell nice, you have saved some money to treat yourself for a good job done,
your lungs are getting ready for a new life, now its time to really start living, be happy smile a lot more, never give in, cravings pass,
thats all just wanted to wish you all well have a great day, each day is a new day so be happy and keep going,
my first year of quit is coming up in a few days, and i really strugled in the beginning like a lot of us did, but i just wanted to tell you all, no matter how hard you find it espesially in the first couple of weeks, be proud, you are now one of the majority and not the minority and its so good to breathe easy,
no more smelling of smoke, no more being skint, no more looked down on,
your hair, and skin are one of the first things that start to improve and you will notice them yourselves, you can breathe, and smell nice, you have saved some money to treat yourself for a good job done,
your lungs are getting ready for a new life, now its time to really start living, be happy smile a lot more, never give in, cravings pass,
thats all just wanted to wish you all well have a great day, each day is a new day so be happy and keep going,
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
its awsome, and it proves to those of us who are still battling that you wont die from those early withdraws!
Let us know when the big day is....I'll start blowing up the balloons now!
(((HUGS)))