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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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jeanne36roses 08/09/2008

My niece, who lives here with us, Chantelle{22} had a friend of hers stay the night here on Thursday and Friday she went to the river with us and spent the day with the 6 children. Well, the problem arises when I realize that she is smoking Newport's. No one around me smokes menthols. So, it doesn't bother me as bad to be around other smoker's. But when I saw those green cigarettes, I almost flipped out. I wanted one so bad that I could just taste it. But I looked at her and told her that if I asked her for one to say "hell no" because You don't smoke anymore. It worked, I guess because I didnt smoke one or go buy a pack. It just hit me like a ton of bricks. So later on my niece took them out of my view so I wouldn't be tempted...I know that I wont ever get the respect I deserve in my own house because my hubby wont ever quit and he wont go outside to smoke because "this is my house and i can do whatever I want to do and you cant stop me"! Plus everyone else smokes here as well. Noone truly believes that I will stay smoke-free this time and I know I will because i have help and I have strength and I have hope and I have faith and I have my friends here at DS.

deleted_user 08/09/2008

Good for you Jeanne!! Stay strong hun! It must be hard when there is smoke around you all day. Kinda seems unfair. Keep that determination, I'm proud of you :)

deleted_user 08/09/2008

Fantasic, that you made the decision to stop even though others are smokng round you, you deserve a medal!
Keep at it , You are a star.

deleted_user 08/09/2008

Oh Jeanne! I SO feel for you! I was a menthol girl too. I couldn't stand the smell of regular cigarette smoke, so like you...when I smell smoke now it doesn't get to me. But OH GAWD...if I smelled or saw a menthol, that would be a different story!

I really feel bad for you and your situation. It's not your husbands house! It's both of yours. And I really think it's sad that he doesn't care or respect you enough to go outside. I used to be married to someone like that, so I can relate. Boy am I glad he's gone!

Keep up your faith in yourself and don't let the people around you bring you down. Keep leaning on your DS family!

ihart 08/09/2008

Your attitude is the right one and I feel you will win.

Trissa01 08/09/2008

I admire you for the decision you've made, knowing the lack of support you'd get at home. You've kept your quit, despite the situation. What a way to blaze the trail. Thanks for sharing this with us.

lg1 08/09/2008

Jeanne your a very strong person.You have alot to deal with and you do it so well.Way to keep such a positive attitude.You rock

aeris7 08/09/2008

Someone on DS sent me a wonderful quote to live by(I think it was ptriss!), especially since I always try to help people and am way too compassionate and understanding: "Let others find their own path. I have enough work to do on myself before I start working on other". How very true in light of what we are all going through with our quits! One hour at a time...

jeanne36roses 08/10/2008

I want to thank each and every one of you for supporting me. It is so great to know that I have such wonderful friends as each of you guys.

shevie 08/10/2008

Well done, Jeanne. We all very proud of you.

You know, people who smoked menthol cigs generally have a harder time quitting because their level of addiction is higher. That the result of the cooling effect of the menthol allowing the smoker to inhale more smoke deeper. Just another hook the tobacco companies use to tie you to them.

Bless your heart.
Shevie

deleted_user 08/10/2008

well you are some lady to live with someone with a attitude like your hubby has you deserve a medal, maybe once your family realise you are serious about quitting this time and see you remained quit they might think twice and start to think about your feelings you keep going your doing so well, prove them all wrong, be brave and be a happy none smoker

deleted_user 08/10/2008

You are an inspiration to all of us! Other people are being so selfish and still you go on with this challenge! Hats off to you, Jeanne!

deleted_user 08/10/2008

Well done so much Jeanne,I too WAS a menthol smoker and normal cigs don't really bother me.My mum smokes menthol though, and the only time I ever get really tempted is around her.However,I know she would never give me one now as she is so proud of me as I'm sure all of your smoker family are too.We have to stay strong,even if they don't.Hopefully you will inspire them to quit too.You're a star xxx

sambod 08/10/2008

you are truly an inspiration jeanne. keep up the good work.

MayberryDeb 08/10/2008

We are all so proud of you and your strong determination in the face of adversity. You really rock girlfriend. Can you at least get him to not smoke around the kids. They didn't ask to be smokers.
Is there a room in the house that he can go in to smoke??? You and the kids can avoid going in there but he won't feel like such a pariah.(even tho he is)
Lots of luck my friend.
Hang tough.
Deb

deleted_user 08/10/2008

I'm so proud of you Jeanne, keep this attitude and focus and you will continue to succeed!!!!

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