My plan before I quit: I started to be aware of when and where I smoked, so before I actually quit I began changing the location of where I smoked. I stopped...
Natalie, I found your words very encouraging. I've not been able to get to a point of setting a quit date, of yet believing I can do this and that in itself...
I have done the same thing~ I do not smoke at work~ That is a huge accomplishment~ It has been two years since I have smoked at work~ It was hard but now I...
That's part of the journey to becoming free of nicotine, Sue....and being sick of smoking is what pushes most of us to the finish line, so keep on doing what...
Ah Judy, don't worry about setting a quit date. I, too, couldn't do that when I thought I should, but I sure could practice little baby steps. I am sure that...
While there are many stop smoking aids and programs available to us in our quest to be free from nicotine, none of them are much use unless we acknowledge our...
Hi My name is Jessica and I am a newbie, I signed up last week for the group. I have been a nicaholica (correct term, I believe) for 15 years and have not lit...
Hi Jess, (One of my granddaughter's names is Jessica--she doesn't smoke) What a miracle of 7 days !! Congrats. I was one of those mothers too. When my 2 girls...
Thoughts on recovering from nicotine addiction (and other substance and behavioral addictions): I have found that recovery is like peeling an onion and finding...
Many of you have seen the expression "ESH" posted here..It means personal sharing of experience, strength, and hope with others. For those who have no...
I'd just like to say I would benefit greatly if there were regular meetings. I don't care much for voice meetings as it requires constant adjustment to volume...
Hi Jessica, Congratulations on beginning your smoke free journey!! It's more than worth it. Today, I'm doing whatever I have to do to keep myself smoke free. I...
Hi Jessica, Thanks for thinking of me! Day 35 today, but Im struggling BIG TIME. Day at a time. You sound very positive and that's great. Keep it up and thanks...
Hi Judy Im too new at all this to give an info YET, but folks at reg voice mtg seem to have info on type-only meetings. My puter wont take voice mtgs, so they...
I agree with you, Judy...more people would benefit if we had more type share meetings Unfortunately, 2 or 3 people can not do it by themselves. People who...
Dear (((((((((((((natalie))))))))))))))) What a wonderful post! I enjoy your posts so much. 'finding layer of sores underneath that needs healing' what an...
I have bipolar disorder and am in a manic episode right now. Feeling very restless and with this comes boredom. I smoke when I'm bored. How can I stop...
Hi there, Listen, if your manic right now, you need to get your mood stabilized and deal with the smoking around the corner; are you talking to your...
Hi, Thanks for responding. Yes, I have a pdoc. He has me on Lamictal, Invega, and Effexor. I'm feeling much better today in terms of the mania....actually...
My doctor, who is very motivated to help me quit, recently found out about a new(?) medicine, which IS available here (Philippines). The name of this med is...
Dear (((((((((((((((kimbally))))))))))))) I can so relate to it being boring to recover from mania to the point of depression. I am so sorry to hear that you...
7th Step Prayer Nicotine Anonymous 7th Step Prayer Adopted at World Services Conference XXII, April 2007 God I place myself in your hand and humbly ask that my...
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Nicotine Anonymous World Services Nicotine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women helping each other to live our lives free of nicotine. The only...
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By practicing the Twelve Steps in our daily lives, many of our attitudes change. We begin to appreciate the miracles that are happening within us and around...
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Hi Jeff, My friend used Chantix for three weeks and it made her not crave cigarettes, even when she had houseguests who smoked (outside). I quit at the same...
I think it possible that some people with ordinary shifts in mood may mistakenly identify this as bipolar disorder. I am not bipolar myself, but I do know the...
