Ha! Well..I didn't even say what the problem is.

I'm really, really having a hard time with those surprise cravings.
Ya know...when you're just goin' about your business without even thinking about smoking or not...
And think you'll go have a smoke just as a regular part of the course of the day. Then remember..oh..no..I quit smoking.
I'm not explaining this well. Anyone know what I mean?

Whine all you want..it's good for ya...Just don't smoke..that is bad for ya!

Believe in yourself dear. You can do this....just sayin'

Yes. Those are the WORST! The cravings you anticipate, those you can steel yourself against but the ones that come out of nowhere?!?! Those are the worst. It's like they are waiting to sabotage you. Don't give in. Find something else to do. I've had the times where I did give in and there is no point to THAT. Yep. One. Well that was simultaneously good/crappy and then you're wracked with guilt and you want ANOTHER one. Then where do you go from there? There will be more cravings. There will be other times that you want "just one." Best to just keep on keeping on. Full speed ahead.

jancam, whine away, you can come here and read and read and read. Drink water, walk around, go to the Pentalty Box and have a laugh or two.....Just don't smoke....I know it is so very hard...I have aith in you.....You can do this!!!!!

That is the point of this group... you vent your feelings, (which in itself sometimes helps) we all vent how we have or had the same feeling. You no longer feel alone and the feelings of insanity slowly diminish. :D Now don't you feel better?? Lol...
Yes I had surprise cravings as well... I had many days where I stopped to make sure I had my cigarrettes before leaving in the morning. This was after my quit... there were no cigarettes! I also used to start walking outside when I was on the phone. When I smoked, I went outside to smoke, when I quit, I started walking out side more than once, like I was going to smoke... then I would have to remind myself that I do not smoke!!! (duh) Just remember, smoking was a large part of your life for a long time, it is only natural that it will take time to readjust to not having it in your life. It is almost like the death of a loved one, or a pet. You know they are gone, but there are times you think they will be there when you get home. I promise,,, as time goes on, this will slowly stop. Then one day you will be here telling someone else how easy it was to quit. LOL I mean, you will be encouraging the next quitter. ;)
Stay strong, you did the right thing by coming here.

Thank you!!
It really does help that you guys " get" it.
Thanks
Hugs
jc

Absolutely whine away - all you want - it keeps your fingers busy!! After 11 months, I sometimes still get 'that' sudden urge...luckily as time goes on they come less frequently and only last a second....just enough time for me to turn on a good song and forget about it. Proud of you for reaching out!!

I TOTALLY get it. I am right there with you my friend. I am doing the one thing I swore I wouldn't and that is turn to food. I feel like eating and then I feel disappointed in myself. Being smoke free is awesome, but seriously.....quiting SUCKS. I believe in you. We can do this.

That what we are here for, right? Everyone else already said all that I would say, so I will just congratulate you for making it through another day!

jancam,

I'm glad you posted! as you can see? You are not alone with what you're feeling. I've currently got 18 mo. smoke free and I still get some cravings on occasion. But they pass quickly if i take a few cleansing breaths and say I am no longer a smoker..

Bless your heart! and keep up the good quit!! :)


Jess

You are doing fabulous! You know that right? I promise it gets easier..... I still reach for my purse to grab a smoke then remember I don't smoke anymore.... just for a moment I am disappointed then I go on and forget all about it. The cravings get weaker and shorter every day now. Remember how strong you are... you got through the worst of it you can get through this too..... it does pass. ((HUGS))

I don't think it's whining at all. Sometimes it's hard & "saying" it out loud helps let some of the power out of it so you can continue the good fight.

I hope you were able to wait it out & are back in your mind & back to clear & free thinking.

I know exactly what you mean!!