Joel, I'm a little confused. Everyone tells me that things get easier, cravings and thoughts get less.
I have this wonderful vision that one day I will wake up and not think of or want a cigarette at all. But I've just been reading about people who have quit for some significant time - in some cases years - and have gone back to smoking at the drop of a hat.
This scares me. I never want to smoke again.
Is this what it's like for everyone? Will I still have the urge to smoke this time next year? Or even in 5yrs?
Mary
Hello Mary:
Would it be okay with you if I posted your question and answered it on the new board? I am heading out for a few hours now but will get to it later tonight--either on the board or through direct email. Quick note here--things do get better and better over time. That is not to say that there aren't some tough moments but that is all they will really be--moments. I'll give you more detailed answers later when I get back in.
Joel
Hello Mary:
I just got back in. Since you didn't respond to the email I am just going to post the links here that I think will help. Read them all. You will hopefully begin to understand the difference between the urges that you may encounter in the beginning compared to the thoughts that may happen down the line.
Joel
Reading at other quit smoking sites (this one is important for it explains the difference between talking with people who are smoke free as compared to talking to people who are nicotine free
Hope these all help.
Joel
Hi Joel, Sorry I didn't respond, I had gone to bed!
It is fine for you to post anything I ask you.
Thanks so much for just being there to answer my questions.