re: Need some tips on best methods to stop smoking

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I had gone 54 hrs with no cigs and had a shite morning at work yesterday and went across the street and bought a pack. Got so down on myself and was like why fricking even try if this is gonna be the cycle and have smoked 7 cigs since lunch yesterday. Woke up this morning and was brushing my daughter's hair before school and it hit me again. I broke the rest and flushed them. Bought some gum on the way in this morning and it's all I can think about is lighting up. Like I'm having trouble trying to type this out clearly because my brain just feels overloaded or something. Anyways, I now realize I'm rambling nonsense, but I've come to the conclusion that I'm done with the damn things and appreciate the advice, kind words, and even the smartass responses. I grew up in a military/police family and respond well to tough love. Thanks guys.

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It’s the habit not the cravings that usually makes you fail. For instance after a meal, driving, coffee, alcohol, hanging out with friends, hunting, pretty much damn near everything makes you think of a cigarette. It’s like any other bad habit but 20 times harder to quit. The craving is more like a brutal itch on your nose and all you have to do to make it go away is smoke. I quit with chantix, vaping didn’t help me any.