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It's been one month since I smoked my last cigarette.
Cold turkey. No slips, at all.
But I still want one, all the time, every fucking day.

KKGator 9 July 18
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Thanks for all the encouragement, and suggestions.
I'm not going to relapse. I can't.
Every time I come close to buying some, I stop myself.
All I have to do is think about the very real possibility of amputations.

I'm even stopping myself in my dreams. LOL

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I gave up a little over five years ago and, after a few accidents early on, have been cigarette-free for four. I still want one from time to time, but I no longer crave one even when around people who are smoking - keep it up, it really does start getting easier!

Jnei Level 8 July 19, 2018

I quit 41years ago after a few short lived attempts failed. Went cold turkey and never looked back. Woke up a few times cussing myself cause I dreamed I had started again, but never again was tempted. At today’s prices, you can take a mighty nice vacation on the savings after a year.

@ezwryder What does a pack of 20 cost over there now? It's anywhere between £8 and £12 here, which is $10.48 to $15.73 as the crow flies.

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It's addiction. Whether it's nicotine, cocaine, chocolate, or the one that got away--it's hard. Every fucking moment. But guess what? You stayed cold turkey for 30 days. Remember that. And the longer you stay away, at some point it will get easier. So congrats! You made it this far, and no one can ever take that away from you. Remember that. And you're not alone. Remember that too. Go you. YOU. ROCK!!

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I'm about 20 years out with no smoking. There are still times it sounds good.

I gave up coffee for ages because I really wanted one with coffee.

Maybe if you sort out your triggers it will help you?

You're doing great!

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It took about three months for my daily cravings to subside. Hang in there. I have not smoked in 18 years. Also there were times after three months when I still wanted a cigarette. For me it was when I first woke in the morning, right after sex, and when I drank alcohol. But even those cravings went away a within 6 months.

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It takes awhile. If you manage to pull this off, you will be very happy you did.

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congrats! i quit 6.5 years ago for health reasons - the easy way via hypnotherapy. never crave, actually loathe the stuff now - after having been a smoker on a mission for over 40 years!

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To be clear, "No tobacco, every 'fucking day,'" means you are not smoking on the days you fuck?

If this is correct, the most reasonable path is to be fucking every day. And when required.

How is that not an instinct for every man? How can any women deny the needed assistance?

JacarC Level 8 July 19, 2018

There is no fucking in my world.
Only using the word as a noun, an adjective, and when I'm feeling really creative, an adverb.

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30 Congrats to you.

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You are amazing. Remember that every time you think of another cigarette!

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Proud of you!! That's fantastic! ???

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Try pumpkin seeds worked for me.

azzow2 Level 9 July 18, 2018
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It's a difficult thing to do. I went the gradual method, and quit cigarettes 40 years ago; but, like you, the craving didn't go away, until a couple years passed. The way I dealt with that was recalling how, when I was smoking, my chest felt like it was always being squeezed, like a tight bearhug. I hated that feeling.

Stay strong.

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Congratulations. You are doing great. I quit 25 years ago and to this very day when I get a whiff of one my desire kicks me in the butt. Stick with it. It’s worth it!

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Proud of you! Stay strong! You rock!

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Well done!It took me three rounds of chantix and a stroke to get me stopped

I found out that I have PAD. Also found out it runs in the family and has contributed to the deaths of several. Quit before the first stent was implanted. Second one is next week. Continuing to smoke makes it more likely I'd have to go through the procedure annually, and that's just fucking stupid. So, I quit.

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congrats!

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Well done. I'm proud of you!

My chain smoking father died of cancer at age 51. Listening to dad coughing his guts out every morning convinced me NEVER to smoke.

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Try not to think about it. Guess I got lucky. Quit 4 years ago and never missed.

You might try hypnosis. good luck to ya.

I'm okay, thank you.
Venting helps more than anything. I've got a handle on my urges.

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Great accomplishment! I quite chewing tobacco about three years ago. I was hypnotized which may help you get past this stage.....just a idea! Keep it up!

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Just like getting over a lover...time helps!

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Hang in there... you'll get over that urge soon, but hang tough...

Buddha Level 8 July 19, 2018
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Congratulations! You should be very proud!

MsAl Level 8 July 19, 2018
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Yeah i still smoke weed so no fckin chance i can go cig free yet which annoys me greatly

weeman Level 7 July 19, 2018

If I had access to weed, I'd probably feel a lot better about quitting the nicotine.
I only quit because I absolutely HAD to.

@KKGator ah i take it your not in a weed friendly state if i was american i would move to colarado in a heart beat 🙂

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I hadn't smoked ciggs or weed in 30 years prior to relocating to Australia. My fiance smoked weed, and it missed it with tobacco. Of course I couldn't resist the weed, and with a couple of days I was hooked on tobacco. Four years in Melbourne. Returned to the states and just quite two months ago by vaping. Easy here because the vape has nicotene in it. Good luck too you! I'm tobacco free and vape free now.

Vaping was suggested, but I rejected it completely.

@KKGator Whatever works... virtually anything is better than smoking. A few weeks totally pain free and I was done.

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