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I have quit smoking when does it get easier?

Please answer if you were a smoker and have quit.

I live in Europe and it is easy to smoke anywhere people do not badger smokers. However I made a conscience choice to quit because I got sick and tired to being addicted.

I visited a lung doctor and I have quit on the 27th of Nov 11, with the help of counseling and pills.

However I still get an crazy urge to smoke everyday and I even go through withdrawal symptoms twice three times a day.

Any tips on how to overcome these very strong urges and finally overcome the addiction?

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago
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    Quiting something is like a mountain, first it's easy, then it gets harder and harder and harder, but later it will become easy.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    I just want to tell you that I for one totally understand and feel yoru frustration. I hope you are taking something to help you quit??? I would recommend the patch if you don't already have something. There was a whole program on Oprah yesterday about how bad smoking is to quit. They actually said smoking was worse than a heroin addict. I have been struggled with this addiction for such a long time, I quit, went back, etc...I recently thought I could control it and just have a few. The truth is once the nicotine is in your system your brain/body keeps wanting more. The longer you are away from them the less you will crave one. I work for family and 2 other girls here smoke all day long. I go home everyday smelling of it, and that makes it hard too. But, it's a life change, they are running your life. Don't let the ciggs control you, and you can't control it on your own. You need support, you and your bf should be helping each other. They also said it is very effective to use the tools to help you quit. I wish you much luck and know how frustrating and mind boggling it can be. But, it is a change for the better, you will live longer and healthier. You have so much time now to change your whole life. This is one of the hardest things you will ever do, but when its all said and done you will be so thankful and feel so empowered. Just think what you can do once you've conquered this!!! I seriously wish you all the best of luck and know how hard it is, just try and take it one day at a time. If it helps you think one hour at a time, you got through this hour now the next. I promise it gets easier the longer you have been away from it. The hardest part are the first few weeks:)

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    It does not

    Source(s): family
  • 9 years ago

    the longer it's been, the esier it gets.

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