i quit smoking.how many days till the craving is over?

Answer 1

when you take control of your mind, instead of your habits taking over you.
It is paradoxical that man, who actually loves himself most, should act as if he were his own worst enemy by indulging in habits which ultimately reduce him to a physical wreck. It is medically established that smoking causes the highest percentage of lung cancer, and that drinking causes irreparable damage to vital organs of the body. If only one pauses to ponder over one's own welfare, and if only one entertains at least some degree of compassion towards oneself, one would not get into the clutches of these vicious habits.

Answer 2

The desire increases until about the 5th day. After that, the desire slowly decreases. In another three months, the desire is completely gone, both physiological and psychological.

I know: I have been there. It was a tremendous struggle (at least for me). I used to smoke about 20 cigarettes per day for four years. A support group would greatly help.

And yes, I also used to drink heavily during that same time. Amazingly, when I decided to stop drinking and smoking at the same time, I lost ALL desire for alcohol immediately but the fight against tobacco was an intense one.

I have heard that with others, it's the other way around. It was easy to give up cigarettes but difficult to give up alcohol.

It is possible that with some others, both was easy while with yet others, both was difficult. And of course, because of our different genetic and psychological makeup, the intensity and the desire will vary.

I wish you success!!

Answer 3

I really hate to depress you, because I applaud your decision to quit that dirty, stinking, disgusting, dangerous habit. But the answer, unfortunately, is "The same number of days that are left in your life". The craving never leaves. It's like any other powerful drug addiction such as alcohol or crack. It's always going to be there. As time goes by, you will think less about it, but the times when you enjoyed smoking most such as after a meal or drinking a beer or if you see someone else smoking, the craving for a cigarette will return. So, like any other addict, there are going to be times that you will be tempted. You just have the will to pass it up. Good luck.

Answer 4

Congratulations on quitting. The most strong cravings are generally over in about 5-7 days. Remain strong in your resolve to stop.

Answer 5

About 3 days. Anything longer than that is psychological.

It takes the human body about 3 days to overcome the actual addiction to nicotine. It is surprisingly quick! However, the psychological urge could last a very long time. In the end, it's a question of willpower.

Answer 6

About 2 weeks.You'll still get them every now and then.But it's been about 5 years since my last craving.I can't even begin to tell you the difference.It is so great not being enslaved to those things.Could not have done it without God.Tried many times and failed.

Answer 7

Hate to break this to you but for me it was years. I still sometimes get the urge. I'm just better at fighting it.

Edit: And Pagan Rebirth is right. It is psychological for me and I definitely know it. But an urge is an urge.

Answer 8

Shouldn't be any longer than 4 days. At that time your breathing will get easier and you will find you have more energy.

Answer 9

I don't want to depress you but you're talking weeks and months rather than days.

Answer 10

Congratulations...I am sure your lungs will love you for quitting..