It has been 42 hours since

[fleabones3]

my last cigarette .. I have done good so far, but for some reason the past hour all I have thought about is having just ONE more. I havent bought any and I am not going to, but ... its driving me nuts..

I just gotta remember.. each day it will get easier and easier.

[krisharry]

Congrats! You can do it, awesome job so far. Keep up the good work.

[meltodd69]

DH quit on New Years. But I'm still smoking though. I will smoke one for you, just like I do for DH lol. Problem solved!!
You are doing great!! Keep it up before you know it, it will be 42 days instead of hours. Did you just go cold turkey? That's what DH did. He says do something to break that train of thought. He eats, but he can afford to gain some weight. Go for a walk, read or maybe you do crafts. He even says doing a puzzle or a nap will help. Something to occupy your hands and mind. It will pass.
Good luck hun, you can do it!!

[ElleGee]

You can do it!!! It will get easier *nod

[speedygirl]

Keep up the good work! Come here and vent each time you get the urge and we'll talk you out of it. :)

[fleabones3]

Thanks all. Yeah I went cold turkey.. picked a bad time.. kids are home ( spring break). DH is quitting too, and he is a ass, sigh....

When does the " urge " go away?

[dinosmom]

Thats just awesome! You can do it!!!!!!!!

[iluvmybaby]

My mom quit after smoking for 20 years, my grandmother after smoking 40, they chewed sugarless gum which helped with their oral fixation. It worked =) PS congradulations, you should be really proud of yourslf

[ElleGee]

When does the " urge " go away?

It depends on the person... My mother quit in Oct and still has the 'urge'. If I am at a bar I get the urge as well and I quit 6 and a half years ago..

But once you quit and smell it later on it will turn your stomach and you won't want to :)

[speedygirl]

For me the urge comes when I'm really stressed or have triggers like going to the casino and having a drink. It's been 26 months since I quit. The hardest thing for me was getting into a car to drive. I used to always light up when I drove. I still miss the cigarette when I finished my day at work.
On a good note, you don't always gain weight when you quit. I didn't gain a pound. Chewing gum or hard candy helped with that.

[OkeDoke]

Thanks all. Yeah I went cold turkey.. picked a bad time.. kids are home ( spring break). DH is quitting too, and he is a ass, sigh....

When does the " urge " go away?

Hate to tell you that the "urge" never goes away, but it does get easier. When I quit I stayed in bed and slept for about 3 or 4 days. I was also told to drink alot of water and take a daily vitiman. I was also a total B*tch when I quit thats why I stayed in bed. I quit 12/28/05 (had to dig out my credit card statment to see when I quit) it does seem longer than that. Your almost over the hardest part because the first 48 hours was the hardest for me. You can do!!! Just remember smoking is a no no now :nono

[OkeDoke]

On a good note, you don't always gain weight when you quit. I didn't gain a pound. Chewing gum or hard candy helped with that.

Your right, I know people who have not gained anything and people who gained alot.

[whatever]

good job on that long! Its like any other addiciton. Mind over matter.
Once you "train" yourself to do without it will get easier. Good luck!!

[Bizzimommi]

keep lollipops on hand, that works best for the hand to mouth habit...

good luck!

[fleabones3]

Thanks.. I keep telling myself it will get easier..

[tsquared]

That is great.........just keep thinking you can do it and you will...

[LuvBigRip]

Friday was my last day smoking. The first 48 hours I was twitchy and right about 42-48 hours into it I thought I was going to explode. I woke up the next day and haven't really thought about them.

Keep going, it does get easier.

[ElleGee]

Friday was my last day smoking. The first 48 hours I was twitchy and right about 42-48 hours into it I thought I was going to explode. I woke up the next day and haven't really thought about them.

Keep going, it does get easier.

Awesome! Well not the twitching n stuff but that's a good stretch so far :)

[LuvBigRip]

Awesome! Well not the twitching n stuff but that's a good stretch so far :)

Thanks. The twitchies were really bad, so my trainer really kicked my butt over the last few days. :boxing:

[sheila_361]

I have been 4 years smoke free now, and I can honestly say I have not had one craving for a ciggy since I quit, I did it cold turkey as well.Congrats to you!!

[DonnaWV]

Congrats, you can do it. I wish I had the nerve to do it also. Does you state have a quite line? WV does, but I don't have the nerve to call.

[LuvBigRip]

Colorado has a quit line. They give your four weeks of patches and counselling to help you through it, along with coupons.

[fleabones3]

I have no idea if we have a quit line or not...never knew of such a thing..

[fleabones3]

I have no clue if oklahoma has a quit line. Didnt know such a thing existed

[LuvBigRip]

I have no clue if oklahoma has a quit line. Didnt know such a thing existed

http://www.ok.gov/tset/Programs/Tobacco_Use_Prevention_and_Cessation/Oklahoma_Tobacco_Helpline/

1-800-784-8669

For services in Spanish call: 1-800-793-1552

Hours of Operation: Monday-Sunday 7 a.m.-11 p.m.
The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust is pleased to offer the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, a FREE service for all Oklahomans with a desire to stop smoking or using other tobacco products.

Through the Helpline callers receive one-on-one "quit coaching," specialized materials, and referrals to community resources. Callers interested in receiving follow-up can enroll in the Helpline¿s multiple call program in which they will receive a series of telephone based coaching sessions with the same Quit Coach throughout their quitting process.

Participants in the multiple call program may also receive free nicotine patches, or gum, or they may be referred to their health insurance plan or health care professional for additional treatment.

We realize that many Oklahomans are without insurance coverage, and that many others may have a health plan that does not cover these products. In an effort to assist those individuals, we will be working with employers and health plans to promote full coverage of cessation services, and with pharmaceutical companies to seek opportunities to make cessation aids more affordable.

If you'd like to quit tobacco, we invite you to begin your journey with this quality, professional service, and give yourself every chance to make this quit attempt a successful one!

[LuvBigRip]

For any state quit line and what is offered by state Go here http://www.naquitline.org/flash/map_world/map_world.html click on the country and then your state, or search your state and it will give you the local number and what is offered.

Or you can call 800-QUIT-NOW (800) 784-8669