day one again 9th time

[nsd_user663_3072]

well first day over may be this time i might stay quit my longest quit was 6 months, it never leaves you all ways still crave cigs

jimbo:mad:

[nsd_user663_4121]

Well, that's actually not true at all! Most of us oldies don't even think of them anymore.... I don't even think of them when I come on here! Jimbo.... best of luck this time around, it takes a bit of time for the reprogramming of your thinking but it does happen when you really face the truth about your nicotine addiction.

Whatever you 'crave' are thoughts that have not let go of the wrong associations that you made with smoking (ie smoking relaxes, helps you concentrate, etc.) When you look at cigarettes in a nostalgic way and refuse to let go of the associations, then yes, potentially you could miss them forever but wouldn't it be better to really look at the truth? The truth being you smoke cause you need your hit. That's it. The rest all falls away when you learn to see the truth.

A friend just started her quit and she is using a hypnosis cd to quit smoking. I did as well and another friend did, too.... maybe this could help you, too, to get to thinking more positively and reprogram your thinking about smoking.

Just felt the need to post this, as I don't want newbies to be discouraged by your comment. I know the first few days can be tough, come on here for support! I hope you find your way through this and come out a happy non smoker! Good luck. bella x

[nsd_user663_17919]

never stop trying

Hi Jimbo

You are not on your own, only I do not know how many times I have tried. My longest attempt was 7 months, must admit did get to the point were I stopped thinking about them, but family bereavement lead to me starting again. I just think that we can learn from every quit which will help with this one.

Good luck and keep strong

Cathy

[nsd_user663_3910]

Good luck Jimbo. But like Bella, I can also reassure you that the crave does leave you. A bit of mental re-programming and a lot of letting go of the myth that a cigarette is something that you need! Sounds easy I know, but with persistence you will get there. The cd suggestion is a good one, if only to help with relaxation, what have you got to lose?

Good luck to you, and never stop stopping!

Lorraine