2006-07-31 04:35:07 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Wow! congrats! that takes a lot of willpower!! i'm sure that's all part of it! awesome!! keep it up!
2006-07-31 04:38:44 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I gave up 5 months ago having read Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking and I highly recommend it. I smoked for 20 years and thought I'd never give up but this book changed my life. It is still normal to get cravings, though this book will change your way of thinking and should help you a lot. Saying that, I still think (and even dream!) about smoking every now and then and just a couple weeks ago while drunk at a BBQ I had a couple puffs on a cigarette...it was horrible and all it did was remind me why I'd given up. Go buy this book, it's brilliant! Keep it up!
2006-07-31 11:50:09 · answer #2 · answered by long_luscious_lashes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's normal. I quit 4 years ago and still get cravings in certain situations, like out at a bar or at my chain-smoking best friend's house. Just remind yourself that you've made it this far and there is no reason to start again. Also, you may want to avoid some places if you seem to get cravings in certain situations or locations. Keep it up.
2006-07-31 11:39:57 · answer #3 · answered by cricket 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes this is normal , get Allen Carr's easy way to stop smoking (it works) , also when you think you would like a cig have another read at another page that will take craving away.
Or you only need to smell others or look at ash trays full that will make you think again,also
money lots of it to treat yourself with, with what you will save staying off cigs it has worked for me , the price puts me of now so please try hard and you will be telling others to do the same in no time, Lott's of luck for the non smoking future
2006-07-31 13:19:31 · answer #4 · answered by ME666ME 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My parents stopped 4 years ago and still get cravings occasionally.
So yes, you are normal.
2006-07-31 11:40:56 · answer #5 · answered by CrystalZephyr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you will still have cravings for a long time, but they will become less intense. I used to smoke only moderately, then quit altogether; but even now, years and years later, I occasionally think, wow, I'd like to have a smoke. It is a serious addiction. Hang in there!
2006-07-31 11:39:23 · answer #6 · answered by surlygurl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. the addiction is also connected to our habits and emotions. Particular actions (like taking a break at work) still are connected in our minds with smoking. Also, there could be nicotine build up in your system that is not helping the cravings. Have you tried a sauna or taken up activities that "sweat out" the toxins?
2006-07-31 11:40:16 · answer #7 · answered by Joyce W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you have to be aware of the triggers, having a drink, after a meal etc. Periods of stress and being with other smokers can also present temptation. The anti smoking zealots have no idea how difficult it is for some people to stop. Why don't you promise yourself a cigarette tomorrow, but it's a promise that you never keep of course.
2006-08-01 05:45:51 · answer #8 · answered by Veritas 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the Cravings are always gonna be there But remember how u felt when u smoked, climbing them steps, taking a walk. You have the power, in your heart and mind.
2006-07-31 18:04:59 · answer #9 · answered by thsgysnts 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I stopped just over 3 years ago and every so often I quite fancey a smoke... thogh not crave it and it don't bother me.
Every so often you will get cravbings but you CAN and WILL get through it!
My cravings stopped arount 6 months and from then on, it was soooooo easy!!
Keep with it! You'll be glad you did!
And well done!!!
2006-07-31 11:47:08 · answer #10 · answered by Baz94 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You will have cravings forever. My Mother in Law quit 20 years ago and says she still wants one with a cup of coffee.
2006-07-31 11:39:26 · answer #11 · answered by Mommymonster 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋