Sort of relapsed on Smoking.

[SpazzAttackk]

I dont know if this belongs here but its the only section that seems fitting. I started smoking almost 2 years ago, it was the summer of 2011. Since then up to about 3 months ago Ive been smoking half a pack a day. I managed to quit because no ****ing substance should have control over my life (Alcohol is another story, dealing with that atm).

2 days ago ive been having major cravings. After 3 months of being clean. Shaking, anxiety etc etc etc. I didnt think that 3 months in Id be facing cravings. These cravings are 10x worse than the first week of quitting.

Ive had 4 cigarettes in the last 24 hours. 7pm to 7pm today. How the ****ing hell can I stop these cravings? I was on nicorette for the first month. The gum and the patch. The last 2 months have been a breeze, but when I see people smoke now, I just want to light up.

Any ex-smokers been clean for over a year that can give me advice? I hate this.

 

[Purefilth]

i DID A YEAR but then I had a relapse.

I just went cold turkey again a few months back. and im still off them.
(ok twice ive had one while pissed up but thats ok, right?)

Just been focusing on eating right and exercising bro - Im taking the hard route - it involves good food and a healthy lifestyle.

Come with me, or choose to poison yourself slowly.

 

[Scars]

You probably were experiencing a "trigger" for whatever reason. I've been clean for a little over 3 months now, and I'd like to say that I'm "over it", but I still experience triggers from time to time. Going to the river for the first time sense quitting was one, traveling/seeing old/new places did it too, certain stressful situations, post-sex cig etc... They pass though. Idk why your cravings were "x10 worse" though. Mine have been pretty mild.. do you hang around a lot of smokers? The second-hand smoke could be messing with you.

A lot of people relapse, but I've promised myself to never use that as an excuse.

Just quit cold-turkey again. You've done it before, you can do it again.

..and as purefilth mentioned, try working out and exercising too. Going to the gym is just one more reason not to smoke. I'm 3 months into quitting/lifting, and I'm already noticably stronger (and bigger). Been getting compliments from friends/family saying how much better I look and it drives me to stay quit and keep lifting.

Stay quit man. Not one puff!

-Scars