Don't want to give in to cravings
I quit smoking 2 months ago, but now that the weather is getting warmer, it's very tempting to go outside for a quick smoke! I thought I'd be over this feeling by now! I'm not going to give in to the craving, because I've come too far to go back now! It's just difficult some days still, anyone else feel this way? I keep reminding myself it's something I don't want anymore, but it gets in my head!
Give yourself a break. You were a smoker a lot longer than you've been a non-smoker. As long as you don't give in...you're way ahead. And even if you do -- DON'T! -- you get to start again. I've been quit for 5 months...and it can get into my head too. People who've been quit for 30 years...still miss it from time to time. It's like an old friend you once loved...but tried to kill you. You think about the good times and tend to forget the cancer and emphysema risk.
Thank you, it makes sense. I was a smoker for over 30 years, it was part of all the fun times I had! I don't like to drink alcohol anymore for fear of making a bad decision! I am happy to not smoke anymore, I do feel better, not stressed about where and when I could smoke, and who would see me! I'm so glad not to smell like smoke anymore, that was the worst! Thanks for all the support!
Hi Bunny, I am on to the third month. and just like you, the thought just keep coming up. but I have notice that as the time progresses, it becomes less often and short craving which is manageable. I have asked others people that have gave up long time ago, and been told that the thought will be there for a while, just don't drop the guards as it is critical in the first 13 month.
Hi Bunny, I'm on my 1st day and people like you are my inspiration. I jnow it is tough sometimes, but smoking is such an insidious killer that you have to be on guard all the time and reject him. Keep up the good work
Thank you everyone, sometimes I just have a bad day and just need a little extra support! I really appreciate it, much better today:)