Turns out almost every teacher I talk to at work (most older than I 40's -60's) ALL smoked. And all said that they don't even think about it ever. I blieve only ONE said that she thought about a smoke now and then, but would never have one. I think that's what I'll be like -- or at least, that's what I'm like now. I think about it - but never seriously likes it's an option.
more often than not, I really don't miss them.

well thats reasuring so there is hope for me yet, i suppose its all about having a positive attitude, will keep on going

I don't think that is true, those people you talk to are not the norm, my friend (17years quit)never thinks about it and her Hubby smokes, I been quit 315 Days I have no problem. Trust in your self, don't look for an excuse to smoke, that is Junkie thinking. Think positive!

I'm quit 2 years, 10 months. I occasionally have a very weak nag whenever I get bored, tired, and/or hungry. Keep in mind this weak nag is NOT a crave. It's more of a background desire for comfort, sort of like I want my "blankee". LOL

I'm not saying craves won't occur. My boss told me when he'd been quit about 11 years he got hit with one out of the blue. He said the only thing that saved him was he got in his van with his wife driving and spent a couple of hours non-stop on one of the freeway loops we have here. That was about 9 years ago and it was his only experience.

Hey, one crave in 20 years? I can deal with that. At least I'll live long enough for it to happen. :)

Like grannie says, think positive. You will only fight for a lifetime if you believe you will.

Shevie
Quit May, 2005

Hmm. Appears this is my day for PS's. :/

About the hungy, tired, bored thing. There is an acronym, H.A.L.T. It means never let yourself get to Hungy, Angry (or Annoyed), Lonely, or Tired. Those can create a fertile environment for craves.

Shevie

All I know is that this addict won't have a "Life Time" if I continue to smoke....better odds don't you think?

Try to stay grounded in the present. The whole point of the "one day at a time" philosophy is to keep life changes at a manageable level, and that in turn helps keep fear down to a minimum. Also, everyone's experience with quitting is unique. Your experience may be completely unlike what others have described to you.