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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 710

I know several people who have quit for 20, 30 years and tell me they still at times want a cig. get a smell of it and smells so good. or different other things come up. I only know of one that has had NO desire AT ALL in the last 27 years has been quit 37 years wanted one thought about it alot for 10 years, tried three were so terriable never started again and from that day forward has never wanted one or never even a thought EVER, can't stand them, that is my husband I pray every day to be as fortunate as him. hugs, prayers,pixie dust, Bobbi [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/27/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 251 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,530 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $627.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 36 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 37 [B]Seconds:[/B] 28

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 317

Like alcoholics who quit drinking, maybe we are "recovering" smokers?! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]10/15/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 49 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 980 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $245.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 7 [B]Seconds:[/B] 37

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3541

No, no, guys, I did not say the cravings or the thoughts never go away, they do. The addiction never goes away. You can not have a thought,a notion, a twinge, anything, for a very long time and then one day, for no reason at all, you don't even really want to, you have one. Before you know it, you're right back to a pack a day,and if anyone asks why you started again, you really can't think of an answer. That's how it's been for me, anyway. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/13/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 203 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,060 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2,233.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 20 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 33 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3875

My girlfriend and Hubby, who both quit thirty years ago, say it very very seldom even bothers them. Once in a blue moon. So it does go away, and Bear, have some chicken soup for that cold, its the closest thing to a cure! LOL :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/5/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 272 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,800 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2,869.60 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 33 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 7 [B]Seconds:[/B] 11

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1148

I get the ocassional notion is all. Not every day, just every once in awhile. The notions are by no means tempting or uncomfortable. If I had to characterize them I'd call them annoying. Liken it to the notion to go back to sleep after you turn off your alarm. I can live with that. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/15/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 262 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,240 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,100.40 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 42 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 50 [B]Seconds:[/B] 20

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3307

Well I am still waiting for the desire to go away, also :mad: It is not as bad as it use to be, but there are moments. From my experience with alcohol, I have absolutely no desire for a drink, so I am hoping one day I can say I absolutely not desire to smoke. What I am finding to be true for me today, I now think a smoke all the way though and I am not willing to blow my quit. I always ask myself is it worth it and the answer today is NO!!! Keep the Quit Sparky [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/30/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 216 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,160 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $324.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 29 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 15 [B]Seconds:[/B] 49

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Great question Bear. Any of long-term quitters willing to comment? Danielle, Bilingual Health Educator

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3541

I don't think it ever really goes away. That's why we say Not One Puff EVER, we don't say Not one Puff Until it Goes Away. I think we are always one puff away from being smokers again. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/13/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 203 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,060 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2,233.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 20 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 41

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1000

Hi Bear, In my opinion I don't think it ever goes away. I don't think it remains a constant in our lives but I think the desire is still always there I know for me it is anyway. You just have to hope and pray that the desire to stay quit is stronger than the desire to start smoking again. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/21/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 256 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,680 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2,496.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 36 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 41

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1093

Bear - I remember when I was a kid and found out that my dad had been smoker at one time...way before I was born. I remember being totally in shock. I also remember him telling me that, even then, after a good meal he still thought of a cigarette. I would guess him to have been quit for 15-20 years by then. I should ask him if he ever thinks of it now. I hope not. He's 80 and he quit in his 30s. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 99 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,970 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $579.15 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 29

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