smoking...

[SamanthaK]

i was just wondering if anyone else was trying to quit smoking...i know there's a smoking msg board, but i was wondering if ne of you women were trying to quit...i've been thinking about it really hard, cigarettes are getting so expensive and i have chronic bronchitis....i know it'd be better for me, i'm just not sure if i can do it...

[rogersgirl6937]

Samantha,

I can so relate! I've been wanting to quit for about 4 months now. I have chronic bronchitis and diabetes and migraines so I get a lecture any time I bump into someone in the medical field. (as i light up another one)
But, the first thing I thought when I read your thread was "she's only got like 4 months clean" (i think that's right). Not real sure this would be the best time for you, or anybody, to try to quit. You've already given up so much and you're learning so much about yourself right now. Then again, this might be the best time for you being new in recovery. Just apply the steps and "Just For Today" to your smoking addiction. We can use the program for anything if we apply the principles. There's all kinds of help available--even from the tobacco companies (which I find completely ironic). And we're always here for you. If you make the decision to quit now, I applaud and will support your efforts. Good luck and keep us posted on how it goes.

Love and Fellowship,
Renee

[Michele2162001]

Hi Samantha,

God willing I'll pick up 4 years in February and I just quit smoking about 6 months ago. While it sounds like something you should definitely do at some point, I agree with Renee that it might not be the best thing to do right now. Go ahead and try if you feel strongly about it but if it comes down to feeling like you're going to drink/use or smoke a cigarette, by all means go get a pack of cigarettes. Of course, asking your sponsor always helps too.

Good luck! Michele

[clancy!]

Id think it would be a very good idea to quit smoking. I often hear folk say that its better to have a fag than use, but is it? depends what you use I guess. The thing is fags are one of the very worse drugs there is. Long term use is almost definately going to kill you. It may also hurt your loved ones and kids, and the damge may kill them too. Im not sure why AA/NA sometimes let you smoke sometimes, I find that strange. However those guys have a good point that giving up all your habits together maybe kounter produktive. just treat smoking with a lot of seriousness...its effekts kan bring more suffering than you kan ever thought possible.

[clancy!]

OK id better point out that 'fag' is british slang!

[namommy]

Clancy,
'fag' may be british slang for cigarette, but unfortunately here is a negative term used to describe a gay man. I guess it is kind of funny that she should pick up a 'gay man' before she uses.lol

Samantha,

It is great that you want to quit. I have tried, and I am just not ready yet. But, I have to agree with the rest. You are early in recovery, and this may make your recovery process a little more difficult. Talk to your sponsor, give it a try, but if it comes down to it smoke a cigarette before you pick up your DOC or any drug for that matter. Let us know how it goes.

[nodope]

Originally Posted by namommy

Clancy,
'fag' may be british slang for cigarette, but unfortunately here is a negative term used to describe a gay man. I guess it is kind of funny that she should pick up a 'gay man' before she uses.lol

That's too funny. Any man at all before using! Cracked me up!

Samantha, I agree with all the other ladies. Right now it may interfere with your recovery. I recall thinking "I might as well quit everything at once". Whew that was hard. I've saw people who were living on the street pass a very rare opportunity in a wonderful rehab because they were on a black out for twenty-four hours. No smoking for twenty-four hours. Actually it wasn't too bad to tell the truth.

It's a very positive thing to want to do, but like everybody said you have to do it when the time is right. Good luck, Sam

[missbliss]

I just quit a month ago... I am doing very well with it.

You can too! The first few days to a week were kind of tough but to be honest once you make up your mind to do it its not so bad. Because everyday that you are quit you will be so proud and want to keep it up.. Plus you will smell great all of the time! That part I really enjoy. Best of luck to you!

sbliss

[HERAIRNESS]

I quit drinking and drugging in February of 2004. On that wonderful first day of Spring on March 20, 2004, I quit smoking. I smoked for over 40years and NEVER believed that I could do it. I am still drug and drink and smoke free. PRAISE THE LORD! Give it a go! May God be with you and help you through it.

[HERAIRNESS]

PS Can anyone please tell me how I can get rid of my avatar for a different one. I believe Christmas has passed. Thanks!

[wastedtime4me]

Look in the top left corner ..where it says user cp..Then go to change avatar.Once your there either choose one that SR offers or pick one from your puter.Good luc k
I tried to cut back and am still doin ok on it most days..However quitting is another story...Maybe someday i will post that one on here~Until then one addiction at a time for this girl~

[ouch]

I have twenty - five days being 100 % tobacco free today. Surprisingly, it is one of the harder things i've done in my life-- harder than losing weight (and keeping it off), harder than quitting drugs, almost as hard as quitting alcohol (but not quite). i still have cravings maybe once a day. it gets so much better once you near thirty days, the cravings lessen up quite a bit.

good luck to you

[missbliss]

Originally Posted by ouch

I have twenty - five days being 100 % tobacco free today. Surprisingly, it is one of the harder things i've done in my life-- harder than losing weight (and keeping it off), harder than quitting drugs, almost as hard as quitting alcohol (but not quite). i still have cravings maybe once a day. it gets so much better once you near thirty days, the cravings lessen up quite a bit.

good luck to you

Good for you! Congrats 25 days smoke free! Now take a nice deep breath of fresh air and pat yourself on the back for a job well done