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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DivineSilence 08/08/2014

Hi all! I know it's been awhile, I hope everyone is doing well. I have a question..... I hear people talk all the time about how awful tobacco smoke smells and how bad people smell who smoke..... When does that happen? Cause I have a year and 7 months under my belt and I still love the smell of burning tobacco..... I am sitting here now enjoying the smell of my neighbor having a cigarette.... it doesn't make me crave a cigarette but I do love the smell... like I love burning leaves in the autumn or fresh cut grass.... will it be something that I always like?

grannie 08/08/2014

It is not the same for evey one. My Caregiver has been quit over 20 years and she still loves the smell of a burning cigarette. However, she does not like the smell of people after they have smoked or stale rooms where there was smoking.

So it my never change for you dear.

Congrats on your quit...nice job.

gracenme 08/09/2014

don't know how you could like that smell,
glad it did not persuade you to smoke though, you have a good quit going.

LankyYankee 08/09/2014

My dad still loved the smell of a lit cigarette for years after he quit. Some people will always like the smell, others (myself included) practically gag when we smell lit tobacco and it really is wretched on clothes, in drapes, in cars, etc. Keep your great quit going and enjoy the heightened ability to smell that comes when you live smoke free.

MayberryDeb 08/09/2014

Hi Devine, good on YOU for keeping your wonderful quit; Like Grannie said, it is different for everyone. I had a friend that loved the smell of cigarette smoke, and she didn't even smoke.. In the beginning of my quit. I loved the smell, after 6 months, it made me want to puke. Still does.

No matter what, Keep breathing free. It is good to see you again.

ann54040 08/10/2014

Hi Devine. At 33 days I still like the smell of the cigarette burning. I can also say after 33 days, I cant stand the smell of my house. Its like smelling very old cigarettes. Ick Yet I still like the smell of one burning. GO FIGURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

DivineSilence 08/11/2014

I was the same way ann54040, I hated the smell in my house and used all the nervous energy to wash everything fabric, wash down all the furniture of that gross yellow nicotine or whatever it is that coats the whole house. I did not get around to painting like I wanted to but now I'm moving to a new house with no smoke in it! Congrats on making your first month! You have made it through the worst of it.

And Hi Everyone, I'll try to make it a point to stop in more frequently!

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