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I am on day 21 and am dying to smoke just one cigarette..... oh my god today I am experiencing the most powerful temptations that I have had during these 3 weeks.
But seriousely, one cigarette wont kill me, will it??

Alimoh...you have done so great reaching 21 days, to reward yourself of this milestone with a smoke and just being 1 smoke is a major NO.
You will undo all the great work you have achieved so far.
Get your positives and stubborness into action and you can make it into day 22 without a smoke.

It's easy for the tempation to come back and pressure you into thinking that one cigarette won't hurt. In a similar position to you I came to the realisation that one cigarette won't really help either. It's likely that it will make you feel worse, especially if one smoke leads to more. I find that not dwelling on cravings makes them much more manageable. If the thought pops into your head, move away from it quickly, otherwise you will torture yourself.

Hi Alimoh. No, one cigarette won't kill you. But those inhaled in the past and those you will if you take just one puff may be the undoing of you... One cigarette will lead to another, another and you will be back where you started. Do you really want to go through day 1 again? Hope not...

Oh man, Tuesday is my 21st day.....hope you are having my cravings for me...Ha! Off on a bicycle ride, such a great way to relax, deep breathe and makes me feel young again! Stay strong, don't smoke!

Alimoh...you have done so great reaching 21 days, to reward yourself of this milestone with a smoke and just being 1 smoke is a major NO.
You will undo all the great work you have achieved so far.
Get your positives and stubborness into action and you can make it into day 22 without a smoke.