quitting smoking

[markymark]

I quit about 6 months ago (for the 3rd time in 25 years) I understand what you are going through. I realized that trying not to think about smoking didnt work. I have learned to embrace my cravings when they happen....I just dont do anything. I listen to myself telling me that it would be ok to have just one and how easy it would be to go to the store and get a pack or borrow one from someone. After a few minutes I realize that I havent done anything and my craving is gone. Maybe that will work for you. Cravings do only last for a few minutes.

Good luck to you...

[skinnybones]

I quit 8 yrs ago. glad i did. I found that in order to quit you have to do it for yourself and that you are sure you want to, you can't go at it half-heartedly. I got tired of lying to myself. You have to do it an hour at a time, a day at a time, a week at a time, etc. But you can do it !!! And don't look back. Best of luck on your new challenge.

[tomkat83]

well i cheated saturday night. i had one smoke. i just got home from the craftsman truck race at the kansas speedway. it was the first race i've ever been to. the tickets were free. they were good tickets! we were probably 10 rows back from the track. my god was it loud!!! my ears are still ringing. anyhoo, earlier saturday i shreaded the right rear tire on my truck. i gotta put new tires on the old girl before i take her to branson on wed. so much for saving or the trip, eh? anyhoo after the one cig my cravings have been pretty much gone. i've been driving myself crazy since my i quit monday night. the young ole' lady still smokes so it's been an experience. she's promising to quit after some week long concert in june. i'm not looking forward to that. she's got a short fuse anyway. wheeeew! somthing about people with red hair. i'd almost rather she keep smoking! =)

[ECACE]

Congrats to all who are trying to / have quit. Best of luck to you.
Just think of how much $ you would save not smoking! Take that same $ and drop it in a bucket. After a year, you would probably have enough to buy a new detector! Best of luck all,

Eric