15 months quit but still craving - Smoking Cessation Message Board

sally12 · 05-08-2007, 09:10 AM

Hi,
I quit smoking 15 months ago after my mum died I lost weight and found it quite easy to start with but it seems to be getting harder nearly every day I crave a cig Im finding it really hard I quit using the nicorette inhaler, I used that for 3 months and found it quite easy to stop using that as well, I thought the hardest time was the first few months, Im finding it harder every day now I cant go back on them and dont want to, FIL told me the other day he is 25 years off them and the odd day he still gets a craving, my sister is 5 years off them and said she never has a craving any more, anyone out there off them a long time and still crave, some people have said to try reading the quit smoking books might help
Any sugesstions
Thanks

nmc2007 · 05-13-2007, 08:06 PM

Hi,

I also use the NRT inhaler for quitting cigarettes, 9 months ago ... and I still have moments of craving. They come and go everyday!

Occasionally, when the craving becomes to strong to cope, I have to take one or 2 puffs from the NRT inhaler. Although the use of the inhaler is not recommended beyond the 6-months period, in my case, I still keep it as my last line of defense.

Cheers,
nmc

Reyne · 05-15-2007, 07:40 AM

I am 9 months quit and once in a while I just crave.

But then I think the grass is always greener. Meaning all smokers want to quit and when you quit you think you want to smoke.

When I get a whiff of a smoker...that is enough for me to turn up my nose. Smoking really was not that great stop letting your junky mind get to you.

You are a quitter remember!!!

sally12 · 05-22-2007, 08:19 AM

Hi thanks for the replys
nmc2007 i have started carrying the inhaler with me again I never had to use it but it is a help to know that it in my bag and I can use it,

reyne you are right I am a quitter and intend to stay that way some days it is so hard but I never intend to start again.

lucall · 05-22-2007, 12:00 PM

Go take a walk it is all in the mind and drink a big glass of water and Say Yee Haw!!! I am smoke free...