Ugh....craving has begun again!

[nsd_user663_22435]

Nearly 2 years into my quit (yes, I know...who'd a thunk it!!!) & I am getting really strong cravings again....wtf? Now THAT is really annoying....& hard to deal with after all this time....definitely sucks!

[nsd_user663_42220]

I have to be honest, 3 years in and I get no cravings at all and haven't for over 2 of those years.

That said, I was speaking to my plumber a while back and he said that even after being quit for many, many years there were times when he quite fancied a cigarette. Mind you, they weren't strong craves like you seem to be having, and he said they were just fleeting thoughts.

If they really are strong craves it's unusual and you just have to stick to the NOPE mantra which got you where you are today, but could it be something else? Has something changed or happened in your life recently that could have caused this? Are you worried or concerned about anything?

I'm just thinking out loud and I hope everything settles down for you soon

[nsd_user663_62294]

Hi Sophie. I am only 9 months in so can't say how I will feel after two years but having talked to long term term quitters - 3,4,5 and 10 year ones - they all say that sometimes they still want to smoke on occasion, where as others hate the smell with a passion! It affects everyone differently I guess so you just have to be strong and remind yourself why you stopped, and of the benefits you felt by doing so.