Handling the cravings...
Posted by moderator at 4/26/2008 3:17 AM and is filed under uncategorized 
I'm into my 54th day without cigarettes. I have no problem during the day, but around 5 or 6 in the evening I want one. You might know that feeling where you think you could kill for just one!! I exercise and brush my teeth. Anything else? What about those artificial cigarettes? I understand they work something like the patch or gum. I quit cold turkey and have not tried any of the aids. I don't want to put nicotine back into my body but it might be worth trying something on one of those bad nights. I was hoping others might give me their feedback if they've tried any of them.
Heather
Heather,
Welcome to the best blog around! I have heard of those wanna be's first and foremost; 54 days is a long time and you should be very proud of yourself. We too quit cold turkey and it has been over 16 weeks. I can say going through the rough spots that we will go through makes us stronger every day and more determined to walk away and stay smoke free. Girl, I do not ever want to be in the places I have been with the horrible addiction and for whatever reason want to go back, HECK NO! I am a non smoker and kuddos to anyone who can with what ever means they choose. Just walk away; it will be the best decision they/you/we have ever made. Be strong and walk away from the gimmics. You have already saved over $300.00, or more, please be strong and don't fall for all that crap. You dont need it, trust me, it will get better and you will be saying what I am saying to you to others. "I am now a designated non smoking area" and I am darn proud too.
Summer
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Heather,
I too want to add my congratulations that you quit, and that's great that you did it cold turkey. Have the withdrawal symptoms eased up any in the last few weeks? If you still feel like you need something to take the edge off of the cravings, you could try the nicotine gum or lozenges, but if you've made it this far, it should be getting better soon if it hasn't already. . . let us know how you are doing!
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