I quit smoking more than once. My longest time was 7 years. You have to be on your guard. After the addiction part wears off, usually only 3-5 days.... it's the "Habit" you have to fight. I started smoking again when my wife died in 2006. Right now I'm working on 7 weeks without. I have urges everyday.... but if I just say, "Hell no I don't want a smoke".... the urge passes. After the addiction...... the amount of convincing that I don't need a smoke is less and not painful at all. I just have to say ..."NO" until the next time. I'm already feeling better. My old buddy Len in Maryland was my main pain in the ass to quit. He didn't hound me... but he kept me on notice he would not accept me smoking and would keep tryihng to make me quit. At least once a week we talk whether I call him or he calls me. When I call I say "Len, tell me I don't need a smoke". LOL And he does. If he calls he says, "Are you smoking?" I couldn't lie to him so I tell him what's going on and thank him. My support group is 2 states away. LOL Today, I'm smoke free but I have to remind myself I've been here before for 7 years and screwed it up.
