Why is there no help for people who quit smoking?

[RickyShakaZulu]

I was willing to kill my self slowly for years with cigarettes. Throw away my money and not think twice about it. Paying high taxes that go to the general fund and not to quit programs. Harassed and mistreated by anti smokers. But!!!! Then I quit and find no help or resources. No answers to why I lived the life I used to. Just quit and move on. Drugs don’t work and doctors are worthless. Why should I just forget everything and move on? Loving smoke free sucks!!!

[Bexxx90]

Well done for quitting. That must have been tough and still is. Is there no support groups near you that you could go to?

[Blueruth]

If you are in the US (and maybe even not) there are lots of resources here. smokefree.gov

You got this!

[momander]

well done for quitting!!! It is not easy!!! I loved smoking and still do!!! I knew it was not good for my health or my bank balance but I enjoyed it too much to change. Then I had a heart attack 6 months ago and my whole world changed over night!!! I just gave up!!! Ive been a non smoker for 6 months and I miss it every single day but the thought of having another heart attack stops me from having one.

[hypercat54]

There is a site on her called Quit for people who want to stop, and for those who have stopped but are looking for support to stay off them.

[Cb0805]

I agree, there are tons of rehabs and support groups for alcoholics but none for smokers. There’s online support groups and quit lines but absolutely agree there should be outpatient therapy programs!