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*admin* · 11-24-2007, 08:33 AM

Will the cravings ever go away completely?

The intensity of cravings you experience often depends on how much long-term effort you put into your quit. If an ex-smoker takes care of any physical, mental/emotional or behavioral issues as they come up (which they will, occasionally, over a long period of time), there's a good chance that you'll rarely if ever crave (and if you do, you'll know how to deal with it). Some folks never experience a serious urge to smoke again.

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*clean42day* · 12-20-2007, 07:38 PM

I agree - I have 5 months now off ciggs and the time when I think of having one is almost always just after a big meal. but I also have learned that the thought and craving lasts all of 5 minutes and then it is gone......I still carry some nicorette gum with me just in case. But for the most part I really don't have any physical cravings - just thoughts from time to time. I think I am still re-defining and re-designing who I am without a cigarrette in my life. What a great opportunity for a new beginning and a whole new me!

light and love

Gail

11-24-2007, 08:33 AM	#1
admin Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 28,249	Will the cravings ever go away completely? Will the cravings ever go away completely? The intensity of cravings you experience often depends on how much long-term effort you put into your quit. If an ex-smoker takes care of any physical, mental/emotional or behavioral issues as they come up (which they will, occasionally, over a long period of time), there's a good chance that you'll rarely if ever crave (and if you do, you'll know how to deal with it). Some folks never experience a serious urge to smoke again. http://www.quitnet.com/ExpertSystem/...%5F4%E12%D0%F7

12-20-2007, 07:38 PM	#2
clean42day Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lancaster CA Posts: 1,770	I agree - I have 5 months now off ciggs and the time when I think of having one is almost always just after a big meal. but I also have learned that the thought and craving lasts all of 5 minutes and then it is gone......I still carry some nicorette gum with me just in case. But for the most part I really don't have any physical cravings - just thoughts from time to time. I think I am still re-defining and re-designing who I am without a cigarrette in my life. What a great opportunity for a new beginning and a whole new me! light and love Gail __________________ Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, we can all start from today and make a brand new ending. ~Carl Bard~ "Live today fully, expressing gratitude for all you have been, all you are right now, and all you are becoming." Melodie Beattie

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