I'm craving cigarettes. Should I give in?

Question

I used to smoke socially, then I gave it up. I've really been craving a cigarrette lately- like really, really bad. My bf said he'd break up with me if I ever started smoking again. I live on my own and have plenty of opportunities to do it without him knowing, but I don't want to hurt him if he finds out. Do I give in to temptation, or should I forget? How do I curb the cravings?

Answer 1

I don't know how to curb the cravings, but think about how hard it is for someone to quit. You don't want to start up again because quitting is so hard! That, and, as a non-smoker, he may v ery well be able to tell if you smoke. I never have trouble identifying a smoker because I am smell sensitive. Also, for women, you'll age faster, be prone to yellow teeth, bad breath and yellowing fingernails. Don't give into temptation! You'll be sorry later!

Answer 2

NO! Please don't give in to the cravings!

I smoked off-and-on for 6 years, quit for four, "gave in" to the cravings and was on-and-off again for another 6 years before I finally stopped smoking. The cravings can get bad, but simply do not light up that one cigarette. You'll be VERY happy that you did not give in later on. Trust me.

It's been 16 years since I last lit up, and there are still periodic cravings (oddly enough, just this afternoon!). They don't really ever go away, you simply fill in your mind with other thoughts, and make your hands busy with other things. You forget about the cravings and then find it odd when you do get them.

Be the strong-willed woman that you are, and DON'T light up! Yay!

Answer 3

No don't give in! Its to hard to quit. I quit smoking 8 mo. ago, I still get cravings, but its less & less often now. I don't ever want to go through quiting again. It was to hard. I smoked for years & never thought I could quit, But after 2 major asthma attacks in 1 day & 21/2 weeks in the hospital I decided to quit. Its really a stupid habit. Don't give in! Good Luck!

Answer 4

You've all ready made a good start by stopping. The one that you should really keep up the good work for is you. And I think the craving will gradually stop. It will certainly benefit your health. Maybe you could try replacing your bad habit by a new positive one? In any case, good luck with your decision. I hope it works out.

Answer 5

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I quit once for FIVE years. Then for some reason decided one day that I could have one. Just one......
I was smoking a pack a day by the end of the week. It's not worth it. It's a ridiculous habit. Inhaling toxins makes NO sense!

I hate it. I am not a social smoker. And craving it, probably doesn't make you one either.

Answer 6

That is not normal. And you are not craving cigarettes. You have to have smoked cigarettes to crave them. You want to try them. There is a difference between wanting to try them and craving them. Honestly if you really want them that bad go have one. One wont kill you or get you addicted. I smoke sometimes and i am not addicted and never crave them. If you smoke one you will see how gross they are and probably never want to smoke again.

Answer 7

Nooooooooooooooooooooo! I went 2 months got stressed & started smoking again. I've never been so upset with myself. It is so worth not going back. Someone told me they chewed on radishes when they quit. I had to find things to take my mind off it. I read alot or got into a good movie. Stay strong!!!

Answer 8

Life's too short smoke, smoke and smoke some more!....Serously if you CAN then DON'T you've come this far so try your best to stick to it, don't give in, will power is a difficult thing to master....Trt and keep yourself busy eventually the cravings will get less and less...Good luck....

Answer 9

Get Some nicotine gum or give some of your money to charity or take those help me forget about cigarettes.

Answer 10

don't give in
whenever I craved I would blow bubbles
it worked for me haven't smoked in 9 years