Recovery From Nicotine Addiction: Myths vs. Facts
Thursday January 22, 2009
Smoking cessation is a process, not an event.
Most of us have had quit attempts that we thought of as an event; a task that we could complete within a few weeks - a month at most. Then, when the urge to smoke persisted beyond what we felt was reasonable, we despaired of ever breaking free of nicotine addiction and gave up.
While the worst of nicotine withdrawal is over within a matter of weeks, release from the habit of smoking comes more slowly. Let's look at some common misconceptions about quitting tobacco that can hinder your chances for success.
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Comments
Thanks a lot for the advice. I’ve thought of quitting as a “task” but am realizing it will take a long time to get out of the woods. Unlike a footrace, there really is no established finish line.
I am not a smoker but I completely agree that breaking any addiction is a process – one day at a time. This is the only approach that has helped me make any significant changes. I gave up coffee for 10 years…..and because I forgot about the “one day at a time”, I re-started. Now, I’m trying to quit again….one day at a time. Being aware of the process.
Cold Turkey, been 8 years no smokes. If you can’t quit cold you ain’t got no guts.