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1. atp

   

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   First of all I did not breakdown and smoke, but 49 days and 1078 cigarettes not smoked, and I found myself driving back from a site this morning really wanting to have a smoke. Guess it was just a busy stressful weekend and then dealing with some difficult contractors this morning that triggered me. The feeling just came over me and all I could think about for about a half hour was why having just one wouldn't be so bad.
   
   Strange how we can go along feeling all good about our quit and BOOM the craving strikes.
   
   The cravings are less frequent now and I am so glad I quit, although today's craving was a good reminder of how I need to keep reminding myself of why I quit and why I'm better for it.
   
   NOT ONE PUFF EVER  (That one saying is so true).
   
   
   
   
   

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2. atp

   

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   And it really helps me to hop onto this site, read some posts and also express what I'm feeling/thinking. It really does help me at times like this.
   
   
3. steven, quit coach

   

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   Atp:
   
   Congratulations on staying quit, and getting through that urge to smoke without smoking!
   
   It is common for many to experience the odd craving here and there after a few months of being quit, and as you said, you had a "busy stressful weekend", and this may have triggered you. Sometimes situations (such as stressful events) that would have triggered us to smoke in past can still cause an urge to pop up even after quitting; you can even refer to this as a "situational or environmental craving".
   
   Again, this is a normal part of quitting smoking, it does not mean you did something wrong, but you definitely did something right by 1) not smoking and 2) posting on here to share your experience and receive feedback.
   
   P.S. The cravings having less frequency is a sign your body/mind is adapting to being a non-smoker-Kudos to you and your hard work!
   
   If you have any further questions or concerns, or you want to speak with someone when you are experiencing a craving/urge, you can give us a call at Smokers' Helpline 1877 513 5333.
   
   Sincerely,
   
   Steven
   
4. brieffree

   

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   Alp
   
   Hang in there, be strong, you can do this!
   
   Distract from that moment and you will be find! it will go away!
   
   Say that Loud! Nope! never a puff!
   
    
5. atp

   

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   Thanks for the support!
6. treepeo

   

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   Hi atp,
   
   I am glad to hear you fought back and remained strong.  Good for you.
   
   On Family Day, I suddenly got a craving.  But thankfully it wasn't the kind of craving I usually get, the kind where my lungs actually start to throb with need.  This was definitely more of a "want" crave.  I was watching a movie and someone pulled something out of their pocket and put it on the table.  I assumed it was going to be a package of cigarettes.  As it turns out, it wasn't, but that thought alone was enough to trigger me.  I had to battle against it for about 10 minutes, but then I was okay again.  
   
   Always in those situations, I try to remember how far I have come, and I think about those people I know who are still smoking.  And how I wouldn't want to trade places with them.  And then I start my mantra in my head, "Not One Puff Ever".  And I know I'm going to win the battle. 
   
   You are absolutely right, atp.  You are cruising along and then, Bam, a craving will come when you least expect it.  So you always have to remain vigilant, and be prepared to fight against it when it happens.
   
   By the way, I can't believe you have been smoke free for 49 days now.  You are getting the job done, atp!  Keep it up, you are ROCKING YOUR QUIT!!!
   
7. chesk

   

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   Amazing atp - keep up the good fight!
8. efreeman75

   

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   Hi atp,
   
   Classic strategy to beat that craving.  And don't be disheartened - cravings will likely sneak up on us for quite some time.  But they get less and less intense to the point where it is a mere annoyance, like a buzzing mosquito that needs to be squashed!!!
   
   50 days smoke-free for you - keep looking ahead, 'cause that's where you're going.
   
   E