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Getting through the addictive part of smoking is the easier of the two; the longer and
sometimes prolonged psychological aspect of smoking takes more time.  However, it can be done and distractions of all types are key.  For a while, there will be a need to channel your new found energies into something you find enjoyable and constructive.   A personal example that worked for me was working out with weights.  You cannot enjoy smoking when you are out of breath and when your body is thrilled and thanking you for the lift.  Once you are well and over the addictive part, step back, take a look and see that smoking occupies your time, energy and waste your money.  You can forget about it completely. I am the very last person in my lifelong group of friends who quit smoking.  Every single one of them quit smoking at least 5 years prior to me, and most 20 to 25 years prio. No one ever, ever brings of smoking, it is foreign to all of us.  That’s the sweet spot and that’s where you want to be.  You friends are deserving and are no different than mylifelong friends.  Like Aloha has said,"Can't remember the last time I actually thought about, or imagined,smoking a cigarette. I'll throw it out there to see what my smoking friends or
family will say, but I haven't actually imagined it.

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