I Want To Smoke!

[Heidi3]

Ok this is nuts I have only had a couple of cigarettes int he past 20+ years of not smoking..I do not think I was even actually "addicted" to nicotine when I did give them up..... I had no withdrawal ...I never even really was a "smoker" per se I just smoked once in a while and then quit....

suddenly all I can think of over the past week is to smoke a cigarette...so stupid..none of my friends or coworkers here in my close proximity smoke so it is not like it is in my face....is is just this strange overwhelming urge to go to the store buy a pack and smoke them ....

I won't smoke...I am sure I would puke if I did....besides I am a nurse and what the helll would the point be of starting something again that I nag folks to quit?

just thought I would toss this out...No undo stressors...nothing I can pinpoint...just this insane urge to smoke a cigarette....argh

it is making me nuts today for sure I hate when things grab you like this...kind of like sugar when it hits it takes over your brain and does not let go until it wants to ...errrrrrrr

anyone want to chime in here?

[2big4mysize]

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Good for you ignoring it any new foods in your plan? new activities?

For some reason your brain knows the effects you got from smoking will help whatever is going on inside you feel better and is prescribing cigs. Acetylcholine it the normal neurotransmitter bound to the place nicatine binds. and the nicatine reaction ones are used mainly in learning fuctions in the brain.

[Heidi3]

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Yeah good point ..thanks....

I will have to find another bad haibit I guess...

[CJJazzGuy]

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I have been off cigarettes for over a month now. Admittedly I'm still on the patch, but that is slowly subsiding.

None of my coworkers, and few of my family smoke, so the social aspect of the it is pretty well moot. I do know how you feel, though, as I miss them at times when the habit aspect rears it's head.

I also know this: A month out, and I can breathe again. No cough, deep full breaths that satisfy rather than irritate. And far better endurance than I have had in years.

Stay off them, it's so much better.

CJ

[Heidi3]

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Thanks CJ...funny and ironic that the urge passed and returned today ..and there was your post!!!

how cool is that?

I won't smoke it is just those phantom cravings is all ....

thank you

[jsj0305]

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Hey Girly. I just want you to know that I have been SMOKE FREE all day today...and that nicotine monster is trying to get me! LOL

I know it's hard to fight a craving that you don't have an explanation for...but you are strong. Strong to quit, strong to teach others not to smoke, and strong to ignore the cravings.

I just want you to know I'm fighting the same ones

[Laker75]

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I hear you, sista!

I had quit smoking (really quit for the first time) on January 10th of this year. Then, got going with Atkins on Feb. 14th... Suddenly I'm climbing walls, chewing nails, and my brain is all "sugar AND nicotine - AT THE SAME TIME?!"

For those of you strong enough - my hat is off.

Keep at it, don't give in - it's amazing how quickly an old habit re-asserts itself.

S.
f/30/5'4"
SW - 178 / CW 174 / GW 143

[sallyseachange]

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Damn these pesky addictions! My weakness is the old vino. Used to drink rather too much for health, let alone weight loss. On Atkins stayed completely off the wine until I'd reached goal. Now at goal I do allow myself a glass and a half of red in the evenings and so far, am sticking to that rigidly. Refuse...simply refuse to up that amount. But it is nice to have a treat in the evenings on maintenance.

Stay strong gals (and guys)!!

Sal

[jsj0305]

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I am so glad this post was bumped up again. I have been having a tought time. I havn't bought a pack since Joey's b-day and it is getting tough. Today is day 3 w/out any and it is kicking my arse. I am going this for Joey, b/c I tried the whole, do it for yourself thing, and I just didn't care enough I guess!

Wish me luck you guys.

[ladyinred]

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Good luck Stephanie. I'm at almost 3 months smoke free. This is my 3rd try in 3 years. I feel more confident this time though. And because I've been so strong this time, I feel more confident about my eating plan. Like "if I can resist cigs, I can resist carbs". Maybe you can think that way in reverse. You've done so well with your woe, and come so far, you can kick those ciggies to the curb where they can hang out with the twinkies and stuff. You can do it! And besides, they really stink. Do you want to slink around at the wedding in your beautful, sexy dress, reeking like an old ashtray??? I think not.

[dotsamantha]

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i've been smoke free for a few years and every now and then (usually when I'm drinking) i want one. Sometimes i do and sometimes i don't. I'm always annoyed when I do. i find something to occupy myself and the craving eventually goes away. You can do it, it's just sucks in the meantime

[Heidi3]

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I still have not picked up a smoke but this week has been hard...it is funny how this ugly phantom has it's grip still I walked past some girls smoking outside the clinic (that sounds sick and sad outside a healthcare facility) ...and it smelled so good...
I hate to say that ..but like sugar for me still tasting good ..cigarettes still smell good to me ...

when ever I have huge stressors I think about smoking again..but then I have to care for a patient with severe COPD and they patient gasping for breath terrified they can not get any....it reminds me why I quit...

sugar has a nasty hold too I think we forget how bad it hangs on and how easily it creeps back in