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19 days cold turkey and I am fine

Hi! I have tried Champix, laser therapy, hypnotherapy, patches and gum and have never been able to give up smoking for more than a few weeks. (those few weeks were torture as well). This time I decided do it cold turkey and after the first two days where I just stayed in bed and watched tv, I feel really good. I seem to have replaced cigarettes with herbal teas, this was by accident however I have come to realise that now. I look forward to my "reward" of a herbal tea at different times of the day. I am 19days cold turkey and will not look back. I love taking a deep breath and feeling the air in my lungs. If I think...oh, I would normally smoke a cigarette now, I take a deep breath and imagine the horrible feeliing of smoke in my lungs. This works for me...I cringe at the thought. Anyway, I just thought I would share my story - especially the bit about the herbal tea - it is still an oral stimulant but without the calories of food... Good luck everyone!