Well, it's my first work week without a smoke in about 4 years.  And then my quit only lasted about 6 months.  I have to say I am tickled pink! smiley-laughing.gif  I had a few instances of cravings, but they seemed easier to manage than before.  This may be due in part to Chantix, and in part to all the great support.  I had used SOS before, so knew all the cognitive-behavioral stuff, i.e. triggers, replacement behaviors, etc.  Chantix has a similar program, not as detailed but I like the daily e-mails.  Most of my cravings I handled by either gulping cold water or doing deep breathing.  It was hard to give up my frequent "consults" with my co-worker, but she, too is supportive (although still a smoker).  She is now going to a different area outside, and even allowed me to spray her down with Febreze before she rode in my car to lunch one day.  This weekend will be a big test.  Friday nights I play games with usually 3 - 4 other friends.  Two of those quit the same day I did, however, so that should help.  One other was supposed to try cold turkey, but I haven't heard from him and kind of doubt he followed through.  The other started Chantix this week and plans to quit next week.  I have gone to a lot of different websites for support, but this one has helped me the most by far.  Thanks to all of you, and especially to you "old timers" who continue to help us "newbies".  I appreciate knowing it is possible to keep this up for years.  It gives me hope.  Those of you who do, pray for me this weekend!

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Carrie you are doing GREAT!! You have done a 6 month quit so you know it\'s entirely possible to get free of nicotine addiction. A little \"brain retrain\" will help you to see yourself forever as a nonsmoker. Keep up the great quit!