Smoking Addiction & Recovery Support Group

I know how hard it is but here's the thing- if you really want to be a non-smoker you can never have 'just one'. Trust me- I've quit for long periods of time in the past and thought I could have just one. The nicotene will suck you back down, and right away. So you either want to go back to being a smoker or you don't. If you don't then don't light one.... don't mean to sound harsh but that is the reality.... Good luck....

It is as hard as you want it to be. I wish I could help you, but this is one of those "one fanny jobs", like having a baby. It is up to you. Keep the commitment you made to quit!

You would sell your mother???? For a smoke???? If you are committed to quitting don't smoke...find something else to do, drink some water instead of wine and go for a walk....good luck

I'm not clear on where you are in your quit. It sounds like you just got home from somewhere and have decided not to smoke anymore. That may work for some people. But your chances of quitting successfully will increase a lot if you approach quitting like a project that needs to be managed. Get ready for your quit by reading up on quitting here, at www.whyquit.com, and at www.wholisticquit.com. Read through all of the old posts here. Educate yourself about nicotine addiction. Then come up with a quit plan that you think will be likely to work for you. Figure out what you will need to quit successfully, and line up all of your supplies and distractions in advance. Figure out what your triggers are and what you will to do combat them. Set a date - pick one that will maximize your chances of success. When your quit date arrives, throw out all of your cigarettes and smoking stuff. Clean out the ashtrays, get rid of the butts. Get anything smoking related out of your car. Avoid people, places, and things that you associate with smoking. Don't drink. Find some healthy substitutes for not smoking and plug those into your life. Quitting is not easy and it is not fun, but it is doable. It helps if you have a plan and follow it.

Boy, alcohol is a big test. Would make me want to smoke too. Thing is, we will always be surrounded by smoking. It is up to US to stay strong. We can't hide from it forever.

You can do this if you really want it!

Hang on! The urge is temporary, it will pass. Keep breathing. I'll get the duct tape for your wrists and mouth and we'll watch youtube videos of smoking horrors together while memorizing The Easy Way to Quit Smoking.