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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LilSim3 01/03/2010

I have been trying to quit smoking for like a year now. I always say I will quit on a Monday. Every time Monday comes around, I just can't do it. I haven't even gone a day without smoking. I have chronic rib pain and I attribute it to smoking but even that doesn't force me to quit. I was supposed to quit on January 1 but again, couldn't even go an hour. I have set a new date of tomorrow but I am already thinking of having a few in the morning.

I just want to know if there is anyone else like me???
I just want to know what it feels to be a nonsmoker, not living my life around the next cigarette...

deleted_user 01/03/2010

oh yeah, i'm like you - i've been at this for years - the longest quit i had was 7 months and i have no idea why i lost that one - but i did - so i'm back again now too - together we can help each other -

I have been quit for 39 minutes and 48 seconds (0 days). I have saved $0.19 by not smoking 0 cigarettes. I have saved 0 minutes of my life. My Quit Date: 1/3/2010 2:00 PM

forerica 01/03/2010

Oh yes honey- I was like you for 38 years. Smoked over a pack a day and could not Imagine my life as a non-smoker.

I had a chronic cough, wheezed, and occaisional heart palpitations- all gone now after I quit over a year ago.

It really is possible to quit. I learned SO much right here on this site and with the support from others here, I finally quit. You can too.

I suggest you get prepared first, which means making your environment safe from ALL smoking stuff. Read old posts and I highly recommend you read Allen Cars book which I will find the link and post it here in a minute. It takes work to quit- it wont just happen. And a big part of your success depends on your attitude about smoking. You have to start believing in yourself as a non smoker and resisting the temptations, staying strong no matter what. When you truly want this more than you want to smoke- yoiu will be on your way.

forerica 01/03/2010

http://www.dailystrength.org/groups/good-posts

Check out this link (compiled by our Dunsmokin) and read and get educated... it really helps.

deleted_user 01/03/2010

Hi LilSim
I am not a visionary but I know that You are on the best way to stop Your smoking for ever .I am here slowly one year and my best achievement was one month.For me a very heroic deed I have ever done for my health.But I have never given up .You must learn Your Quit and one day at time You will do it.
I am not a visionary and do not know about myself ,how I will continue but can say You only this.I am happy of every day when I am free and that is writing to my mind... and the struggle is easier .
Welcome in Club someday .Love and hugs

deleted_user 01/03/2010

Welcome LilSim, You are were we all have been. Quitting is not easy. Please quit now while you just want to know what it feels like to be a non~smoker. Don't wait like I did and you have a reason to quit!
TRIUMPH begins with TRY so don't give up! Happy Hugs, Meadow

littlemac 01/03/2010

A goal without a plan is just a wish.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery French writer (1900 - 1944)

LilSim3 01/03/2010

Thanks for all the help. It is comforting to know that I am not alone. I will do my very best tomorrow not to smoke.

And then take it one day at a time. :)

ozziequitter 01/03/2010

In the beginning it is more like one minute at a time.
Then you work up to one hour at a time.
Slowly it becomes a day at a time.
And then one day you realize you have this great sweet smelling life and the hell was worth it.

deleted_user 01/03/2010

I just stopped yesterday...maybe try to make a plan of what your triggers are and come up with substitutes to fill the void of the cigarette. For instance....talking on the phone is a trigger for me so instead of smoking I did laundry while talking to my friend. I also cooked and did alot of cleaning. I'm just saying what seems to be working for me. Just thought I'd share my experience. Good luck. Joy

debraccc 01/03/2010

Hi and welcome
Thats a great idea having a quitbuddy. Maryanne and lil sim3 are now quit buddies. So you wont be able to have a few in the morning Sim cos Maryanne is counting on you to quit and stay quit.
You ask why is it so hard to kick, well thats because we are physically and psychologically addicted to cigarettes, and its a hell of an addiction to conquer.
You need to be prepared. Do some reading on whyquit.com because knowledge is power when you are trying to beat this addiction. Choose your method and then your quit date. Well in your case your quit date is tomorrow.
Now go buy some lollies to suck and buy Alan Carrs book "Easy way" You can read that in the first few days of your quit.
Write down all the things you hate about smoking. Heres a few to start
its killing you, robbing you of your breath, making you more suceptible to cancer, compromising your heart and lungs, costing you a small fortune and is socially unacceptable. Put the list where you can see it and read it as many times as you can thriughout the day.
You can do this but you have to be committed.
See you at rollcall tomorrow
Hugsssssssss Deb

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