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  1. sherry15
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    Does anyone else have daily cravings 2 years after quitting? I am jealous of people who smoke when I see them, after meals I still want one. I know what damage  smoking can cause so I can't but my mind won't let go. HELP
  2. wimporswim
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    Hi sherry15,
    I don't think that it's too unusual to have daily cravings.  I'm not sure when my daily cravings quit but I'm approaching 8 yrs smoke free and I still get a "twinge" 2-3 times a week.  So, mostly they aren't as intense or very long but the odd one is almost a 7 out of 10!  If I pass someone who has just lit up and I get a whiff it brings back a few demons.  All we can do is nope, nope, nope and nope some more.  Hang in there and hopefully you get to the twinge stage soon.  2 years is awesome!!!!! 
  3. sherry15
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    Thanks, I appreciate your support! 
  4. ma_bell2222
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    HI !! new here and only 2 days in - I've quit before but the mind always drew me back - I find that its when I'm not doing anything is when my mind realizes that its been awhile since I had a smoke - then the fight beings. I don't know why the mind takes over the "thoughts of smoking" when we know its not a good thing like having a mars bar or an apple - but its drilled into our heads that quitting is hard - if it was drilled into our heads that quitting is no problem, then it wouldn't be an issue - wondering if we keep tricking our minds that smoking is not that hard to stop.  well we not have this issue?  -  2 Years that's is AWESOME !! You hang in there YOU can do this !! Keep tricking Your mind, and I hope Your body well follow
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