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11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1140

I think it has to do with coming to terms with the reality of physical addiction. Basically accepting the fact that I can not have just one. My body doesn't want just one. It wants 20, every day.

It took me a while to accept and understand this, and I still have the occasional fantasy of "just one." What's kept me on the straight and narrow has been reading the stories here and the information in the Freedom From Nicotine book.

And over time, that pesky little voice has quieted down a lot. Tell it "no" enough times, and it will go elsewhere.

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11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 816

I agree with what Sly says. The same Sly that will have a year smoke free in just a couple of weeks. The addictive thinking never ends in active addiction. I'm sure that I have another relapse left in me but not so sure about another recovery or that I'd have the will to even try. I can't , We can. By building up my fellow quitters I also build myself up. People helped without regard for reward because they needed to do these things to stay alive themselves. Recovery is life whereas addiction is ultimately death. Recovery is the ability to see past the immediate gratification to what the consequences actually are. Supporting and receiving support works for me. Excellent for us. breather

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 186

Hi Ashley.

I have heard all of those conversations in my head.

For me the biggest thing was to remind myself how bad the first few days were

and that I did not want to do them over.

One puff would lead to one pack my body would want that nicotine level topped right up again.

I know I never really liked smoking after a certain point.

Why would I want a sore throat, heavy chest , bad breath , loss of smell , poor health , the

list goes on and on.

Why would I want to be a bad influence for my Grandchildren.

There are just way too many reasons not to smoke so do not let the addiction talk you into it.

N.O.P.E.

Sherry

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11226

Even if you are 100% dedicated to quitting withdrawal symptoms may put these types of questions into your mind:

•   What if I have just one tiny little puff? Is that so bad?
•   I’ve done such a great job so far, one quick drag is like a little reward for doing so well...
•   Do I really want to quit? If I really think about it I really like smoking and maybe I’m just the kind of person who smokes...
•   If I’ve come this far I can certainly come back and reach this stage again...

This is your addiction talking.

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