After I eat, I reach for them but of course, they aren't there. When I'm on the phone, driving, drinking coffee... I can't count all the times I unconciously reach for them. Is there some kind of timeline for certain things to diminish?
2007-02-08 11:19:20 · 8 answers · asked by Angie M 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
well first of all you deserve a GOOD JOB!!I'm still fighting the addiction,and I'm losing.but back to you..the mind thinks about the nicotine alot and last about 90sec a craving.try carrying a straw or a pen to keep your fingers busy.i know this sounds stupid but try it.also i use a nicotine inhaler,which helps keeping the fingers busy and the craving.it takes about 3-4 days to get through the withdraw.but you can do it..good luck!!
2007-02-08 11:32:55 · answer #1 · answered by I Bleed Black & Gold 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations on quitting!! My mom quit four years ago and she still reaches for them. Not as much as she used to, but after certain activities that you want a smoke. Just like you, on the phone, drinking coffee etc. Its just become a reflex for you. She thinks it will never go away completely.
2007-02-08 11:24:53 · answer #2 · answered by Mohay3 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you just used to having, them and you just reach for them. It will take a little while before you stop. it's just in your mind to reach for a cigarette. You can't do much about it, try to focus on what you are doing.
2007-02-08 11:28:14 · answer #3 · answered by sweet pea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-01-30 00:40:13 · answer #4 · answered by Cruz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way is to be "scared". I am 56, started smoking at 23, stopped and started back numerous times. Last smoke I had was in 2003, and have not even thought about them. I have people in my life that I finally started thinking more about them than for myself. I have a terrible time breathing, too many more things to mention. You are hurting more than just "you" and it "WILL" surely be your death!
2007-02-08 11:40:07 · answer #5 · answered by blank 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
stay away from patches or gum. You will still be addicted to nicotine. I quit 5 years ago. Just stick to it.
2007-02-08 11:24:32 · answer #6 · answered by mission_viejo_california 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this stuff takes time. It will take more than 4 days. u might try the nicotine patches or gum if u want. it may help with the urges
2007-02-08 11:23:06 · answer #7 · answered by Jessica 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes about a month for the habits to be completely broken. Not sure about the actual timeline though. Try smoking pot.
2007-02-08 11:27:38 · answer #8 · answered by Kyle P 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
now i want a cigarette too!! (and its cold out)
2007-02-08 11:23:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it was 6 weeks for me...
2007-02-08 11:40:27 · answer #10 · answered by rev. needy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋