I smoked cigarettes for 15 years (1 pack+ per day). My quit date was December 6th 2006 and I have not had any since---not even one. I still have cravings that I don't think will ever go away. Does anyone have any thoughts about why I am still tortured with this addiction? From all accounts, it should be getting easier for me by now to win these daily battles.
2007-07-16 04:06:02 · 6 answers · asked by rick102572 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Congratulations!
I have smoked for about 40 years. I quit last year for nine months. I used the patch and it wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be. A big part is habit. On the phone, in the car, after a meal, with coffee or a drink . . .
As soon as I was under extreme stress, I bought some cigs. I quit again on 1/1 and lasted 12 days and because I could get a coupon for $0.10 off a gallon of gas, I bought one more pack -- I rationalized buying another pack! Duh?
Since then I am having to deal with some stressful areas in my life right now and every time I quit, I can't do it. When I did quit, I took a lot of deep breaths (as if inhaling) and it did help me to relax. (I also used the AA 12 Step program of which I am a member, and I think that was the greatest help.) I also used mindfulness -- you might want to Google that.
I am not going to give up but I know it is a waste of the patch right now.
My son chews gum when he quits and stays busy -- he very seldom sits down and relaxes in the beginning.
Doctors say nicotine is the most addictive drug there is. Go easy on yourself.
I truly wish you luck and continued success!
2007-07-16 18:33:26 · answer #1 · answered by Marcia K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone once told me that an addiction is like going around and around on a track. The more you go around the track you create grooves so even if you quit your addiction the grooves will always be there.
It's so good that you stopped smoking, but don't replace it with another bad addiction.
2007-07-16 04:21:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be so proud of yourself for being soooooooooo strong. Congratulations. Just hang tuff & try to redirect your thought prossess, into all the things that benifit you from not smoking. Don't let the cravings win over you. Your past the hardest part it has to get eisier. Good Luck
2007-07-16 05:22:49 · answer #3 · answered by Animalfriend 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's impossible that you're body is still physically addicted to this drug. However, you're still feeling the effects of an emotional addiction to smoking. You should figure out what triggers these cravings and how you can alter your activity to change this.
2007-07-16 04:15:27 · answer #4 · answered by Stephen L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with What Will the Kill Spill....all of it. I haven't gotten drunk or high in many years, and that's what I did too... Consider that "What will the Kill Spill" and I rarely agree on anything....that says a lot.
2016-04-01 06:50:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because you smoked for so long. you were used to it. i chew levi garret tobacco now, and it curbs my cravings for nicotine.
2007-07-16 04:13:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋