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I have heard/read many different answers to the question on how long does it take Nicotine to get out of your system. The same with Cotinine hearing however Cotinine takes longer. So from 3 days to 7-10 days to a month. I am trying to quit but any mess up's and I'm worried how long it will show in system. Help! thank youView Thread




We are all proud of you and we are here for you.
Thanks for sharing your story ((hugs)).View Thread



Craving and withdrawal symptoms are completely normal when smokers quit. However, there is more than just a physical dependence on cigarettes, but there is also an emotional one. It is completely normal for you to feel like a "close friend" has died....but this friend isn't actually a friend. This friend is actually an enemy who has been trying to hurt you all of these years. Would you still be friends with a person like that? Probably not.
I'm glad to see that you are finally putting your health first. I can't stress this enough...You are doing the right thing for your health!
Coping with Cravings & Withdrawals
Click here for tips to staying smoke free
Here is WebMD's guide to quitting smoking
Have you considered a support group? A support group can give you hope and confidence to quit, decrease your feelings of isolation and allow you to express yourself to others who understand what you are going through. ***Click here to read more about support groups and how to find one in your area***
You CAN do this! Please keep us updated on your progress.View Thread



Congratulations!!! We are so proud of you for kicking the habit and for making great health decisions.
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Here is a similar thread that I think you will find very useful. Another user also experienced acne after quitting smoking. There is an expert on this thread who provides information that you might find interesting. Click here to read more .
Here is more information on nicotine withdrawal and symptoms .
I would speak to a doctor or a dermatologist about if there is a correlation between quitting smoking and your acne and what you can do to help it.
In the meantime, here are links to information about acne treatments that you might find useful.
Acne Treatments That Work
Causes and Treatments of Acne
I know that acne is uncomfortable but I can't tell you enough how beneficial quitting smoking will be for your health. We are proud of you for taking a step in the right direction!
Here is a reminder of why quitting smoking is the best thing for your health .View Thread



I would speak with my doctor about the pros and cons of e-cigarettes and do some research before considering using them. There has been evidence that says e-cigarettes don't actually help smokers quit smoking. In fact, this story says they lower chances of quitting by 28 percent. Click here to read more .
Also, there is some evidence that indicates that e-cigarettes can be harmful for your health.
Here is information that I found on WebMD about e-cigs.
E-Cigs May Contain Chemicals Tied to Lung Disease
Can E-Cigs Help Smokers Quit ? This is a very helpful video that answers your questions and more. Health Risks of E-Cigarettes
If you are looking to quit smoking and you are looking for others to talk to, then I highly suggest looking for a support group in your area. Here is a link to information about how support groups can help you to quit smoking and how to find one in your area .
And lastly, please let me say that you are ABSOLUTELY doing the right thing by trying to quit smoking. Stay strong. We are here for you!View Thread



I can't tell you how happy I am that you've decided to quit smoking! You are without a doubt doing the right thing for your health and wellness.
I'm also glad to see that you've entertained the idea of support groups. There are such things as support groups geared to help people with their smoking addiction! Here is information on how to find a support group in your area .
Here is WebMD's guide to quitting smoking
More information on support groups
We are here for you and, most of all, we are PROUD of you for taking a step in the right direction! Please come back and update us on your progress.View Thread



First off, congratulations! That is quite the achievement and you should be very proud of yourself.
There are a lot of causes for chest pain. I highly suggest clicking this link and reading up on the various causes for chest pain .
Ultimately, I motivate you to consult a doctor sooner than later when it comes to chest pain especially when the pain is brought on after a cough. Knowledge is power when it comes to your health and it's best to be proactive rather than reactive. If something is wrong then it's best to catch it early.
In the meantime, here are home treatments for chest pain .
Please be sure to come back and update us.
We are here for you!View Thread






May I ask what state you live in?View Thread







Your Dad needs to be seen by a doctor. And maybe a mental health professional. If need be, if there are guns in the house, hide them? have them removed somehow. Call a cop they may be able to help unload and take them for a while. Smoking or not, his age is prime for certain downfalls in personal life, and can come on fast. We are all subject to depression and suicide.Or maybe he just really wants you to to know he loves you, and he has missed you. And i would bet he is lonely. That is very hard for some.. Ask him to please et to the Doctor, and that you are concerned about him. Speak clear and firm, and dont baby it up, or coddle to his excuses for not getting in to see a Doc. Or, i hate to say, he is a manipulative type, and you do not know that side of him. Either way, it is hurting you as well. Good luck.View Thread





I became sick with acute bronchitis over a month ago, which caused me to quit smoking cold turkey.
It's been 5 weeks, and my lungs have started to feel funny (like they are on fire), my throat feels like it's swelling (can still breathe and eat so it's obviously not closing), and my shoulders, upper back and chest are hurting. Contantly feels as though there is heavy pressure or a heavy weight on my chest. These symptoms have come and gone over the last few weeks. I would have expected to feel better since it has been 5 weeks since smoking, but surprisingly I feel worse??? Anyone else???View Thread
















I'd closed my account in the meantime, but opened a new one just to post this, in case any old-timers are still around.
Back then, such a quitiversary would be celebrated by a wild party in a virtual (imaginary) barn with any number of musicians, snacks, and firemen.
Anyway, I just wanted to let everyone know that quitting IS totally possible--mine was a cold quit without patches or meds...just the support of a lot of people here.







My reply to this if you haven't already; you should know that nicotine is a poison, I used to use my ashtrays dumping them in a jug of water then spraying on the perimeter of my house to keep the ants out. It is a powerful insecticide being that it is poison. I loved the new e-cig after doing lot of research then smoking for two weeks and adjusting my e-cig routine to me. My motivation though too is that I have Kidney disease; with that, I wanted to and still do keep my exposure to toxicity at a minimal. You should too, everyone should.
I never suffered withdrawal either. I purchased a large bottle of 0 mg. solution the flavor to my suiting, and the mg of nicotine as needed during my decent. What I did was every two weeks or so I would mix a batch of juice with the 0 mg and the [whatever mg, as that changed as I lowered down in mg of nicotine> I dropped 2 mg. never more otherwise I became really bitchy for a couple days. So over a period of about 9 months I went from the fluid or cartridges that I used at the time from 24 mg to 0 for over 2 years. I hardly spend anything on the activity ow as I don't inhale but still enjoy the flavors, and 'enjoy the something to do with your hands' aspect I had when I smoked.
So if you didn't figure out it's a little bit better on your health to at least eliminate easily the nicotine factor; you're even closer to being toxin free. Why not? I thought I would share it could be done easily by a very addictive person such as myself who figured I would go to my grave due to the smoke but was helpless to quit, until the e-cig. Thanks e-cig industry! I hope you'll become very rich and the tobacco people can go to jail for getting a bunch of people hooked!View Thread















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