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DragonL	This is one of the toughest things you'll ever do. I used the patch AND Wellbutrin. I still want a cigarette now and then, especially if I'm having a cup of coffee and after a good meal. You have to WANT to quit. It isn't easy, but I smoked for 15 years and have been without cigarettes for almost 3 months. The cravings never really go away, but it DOES get easier. Just don't expect the cravings to go away overnight. Good luck and Keep the faith!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jeff_2	Well that's tough because that is a mental craving. After a few days the Nicotine is out of your system, so by the 6th day the craving is no longer physical. To get over this you need to be stronger than the cigarette and I believe this is about attitude more than anything. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

hotandtastylady	Have a good support system in place. Carry gum or sunflower seeds with you. Avoid places that are packed with smokers. I found that I did okay until about five months after I quit. It got very difficult, and I think it was because I was around more smokers at that point. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

need2know	no miracle cure, but think every minute, hour, day that passes your a step closer.Try walking after food. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

billy	i got an answer just stop smoking okay its easy and its stupid de de dee Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

gone	Congrats! I quit March 6th....I still sometimes have the same after meal urges....brushing your teeth immediately after you eat helps plus anything Cinnamon. Also take a big slow deep breath and blow it out do that a few times when you feel the urge. You also need to take note of the date you quit and reward yourself on anniversaries weeks months years. Little daily rewards are important too. It's a big deal you need to have a lot positive going on about it. Really add up in your mind all the money you are saving. Think about the horrible pain you could have gone through if you hadn't quit! Wow ...aren't you proud of yourself!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Roadpizza	I have no desire to quit, but a friend of mine did cold turkey no problem, it's been 15 years: He changed his mindset. When someone asked him if he had or wanted a cigarette he would say "I don't Smoke." When that craving hits, think "I don't smoke." Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lca_chick	pray Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

chanman486	sports are my anti-drugs Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Be_loislane1	check out http://www.quitsmokingonline.com It is a great free 10 day program that really works. It deals with the emotional reasons you smoke as well as the physical and talks about how we program ourselves to smoke as certain times. It has helped me a great deal. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

tats	it aint easy ive been quit now goin on 354 days go 2 www.quitnet.com the ppl there are great and there goin threw the same thing ur goin threw... It aint easy Good luck!!!!!!!!! ill see u there Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Dr_Phil_is_dead	I'm a smoker and I am about to go through the same thing. But I saw the coolest thing last night. This old man was walking by with what looked like a cigar. But as I looked closer, it was a piece of wood shaped like a cigar butt. I'm thinking about doing the same thing. I think it really has to do with occupying the hand and mouth at the same time, that will help relieve the cravings. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Bo	Chew lots of gum and wear a rubber band and every time you think about smoking pop yourself enough to feel the burn. This may help it's helped a friend of mind. Keep up the hard work and stay confident. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

midnightrose	remind yourself of all the benefits you'll have. i know i for one wouldn't ever want to kiss a smoker. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

joygirl46307	I know what you mean, it is like a dessert at the end of the meal. But I think that you should put yourself in situations where you cannot smoke, like places where smoking is not allowed. In time, perhaps the cravings will cease and you can kick the habit. Good luck. I don't have the discipline to quit so good for you! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

darlaman2000	hypnotism! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

papa bear	sorry,,,wish i knew too !!!!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Disillusioned	That was always the hardest one for me too. The cravings should go away at about 2 weeks though. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

heatherlea	It takes 3 days for the body to rid the Nicotine addiction, the rest is habit breaking issues. It sounds like you are doing great and just need to break the last habit of the dinner smoke. Maybe try to suck on some mints or niccorette gum or drink a cup of coffee. That has worked for other that I know. Good luck. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Isabelle	don't know........I think only being put into coma would work for me at the moment :-). Best of luck ! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

IrishBoricua	Lung cancer is a sure proof method. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

devilworld	Simple dont buy cigerettes when ever you have to smoke walk to the genereal store which is atleat a mile away . Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

tampa_keenan_08	role notebook paper and smoke it. you'll get tired of it. it worked 4 me. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Erica	They say it takes 27 days to break a habit. Good luck kickin that after dinner smoke. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

thanks	I had a friend and we were both pack a day smokers. We decided to quit and bet $100 that the first one who smoked would have to pay. Neither one of us has smoked for over a year. I tried quitting several times before this without success. The money really motivates you. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

crittle	try sleeping and do stuff that takes your mind off of smokeing you dont think about on after dinner. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Hillary J	It takes about 2 months. Are you coughing a lot yet? You will...your body will be trying to get all the nastys out of your lungs. I never liked the patch, gum, or the candy thing. When ever you get a craving...go for a walk. Thats what I did. Instead of eating your cravings away just take a walk. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

yenglinj	buy the cheapest, nastiest cigarettes you can find and only smoke those. if you don't like Menthol, get those. if you don't like regular, get those... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Norm	Go on a backpacking trip into an area where there are no stores. Then you won't be able to reverse your decision as easily. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

p_wabbit	take an ashtray's worth of butts, and place in a small lidded jar. add water. everytime you crave a smoke - open the jar and take a good whiff.. craving gone. (and you are left feeling digusted at smoking) I know it's gross, but it works! EDIT: further to another posters comment about the wooden cigar, Nicoret makes a product, small plastic thingy that you insert a liquid Nicotine capsule into and inhale when you crave a smoke.. apparently good for the hand to mounth smoking habit.. its marketed here in Canada as the "Nicorette Inhaler" Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

stclh01	I quit cold turkey five days ago - if you are using the patch, your cravings probably won't go away because you are still pumping Nicotine into your system. My advice: Willpower - get off the patch because if you stay on it, things will only get harder. I didn't think I was going to make it the first two days - but now I've gone three more without even wanting one. I know it's going to be hard, but every day gets a little bit easier and you crave it a little bit less. Get someone to encourage you, someone to help you - you CAN do it. I've smoked for almost 10 years, and I quit cold turkey. If I had used the patch, I'm sure I'd go back to smoking because I'd still have the Nicotine going into my body. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No