ex-smoker
Kicked the habit
An ex-smoker is someone who formerly smoked but has quit.
The term implies a permanent change rather than a temporary pause: As an ex-smoker, she's sensitive to cigarette smell.
Unlike "former smoker," which sounds more clinical, ex-smoker often carries a note of identity—someone who has overcome the habit.
Immediate complete cessation
- last cigaretteUltimate smoke before stopping
- nicotine patchMedicated adhesive delivering stimulant
- nicotine gumMedicated chew for withdrawal
- withdrawalAct of taking away
cravings · relapse · support group · tapering · triggers · slip-up · nicotine replacement · Wellbutrin
Intense desires for something
- triggersCauses or activates
- habitSettled regular tendency
- addictionCompulsive substance reliance
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
determination · self-control · resolve · resilience · temptation · urges · stress management · coping strategies
Breath volume measurement
- breathingPulmonary gas exchange
- coughExplosive airway clearing
- COPDChronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- emphysemaDamaged lung air sacs
cancer risk · heart disease · circulation · blood pressure · respiratory · oxygen levels · lung function · cardiovascular
Regaining health or strength
- cleanFree of soil
- abstinentRefraining from pleasures
- reformedImproved after abandoning wrongdoing
- tobacco-freeLacking cigarette products
proud · survivor · advocate · mentor · role model · never again · lifestyle change · new identity
Gathering for mutual encouragement
- sponsorFunder of activities
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- twelve-stepAddiction recovery framework
accountability partner · online community · family support · encouragement · peer support · recovery community · mentor
cold turkey
Immediate complete cessation
- last cigaretteUltimate smoke before stopping
- nicotine patchMedicated adhesive delivering stimulant
- nicotine gumMedicated chew for withdrawal
withdrawal · cravings · relapse · support group · tapering · triggers · slip-up · nicotine replacement · Wellbutrin · hypnotherapy
cravings
Intense desires for something
willpower · determination · self-control · resolve · resilience · temptation · urges · stress management · coping strategies · mindfulness
lung capacity
Breath volume measurement
- breathingPulmonary gas exchange
- coughExplosive airway clearing
- COPDChronic obstructive pulmonary disease
emphysema · cancer risk · heart disease · circulation · blood pressure · respiratory · oxygen levels · lung function · cardiovascular · shortness of breath
recovering
Regaining health or strength
tobacco-free · proud · survivor · advocate · mentor · role model · never again · lifestyle change · new identity
support group
Gathering for mutual encouragement
- sponsorFunder of activities
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
- therapyCurative mental treatment
twelve-step · accountability partner · online community · family support · encouragement · peer support · recovery community · mentor
- smoking statusnonsmoker, vaper, tobacco-free
ex-smokersmoker
Tobacco habit holder
chain smoker · heavy smoker · pack-a-day smoker · habitual smoker · non-smoker
smoke, smoking, smoky, smoked, smoker, smokers, smokeless, unsmoked, non-smoker