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To: WVKayaker

Currently I am a quit smoker, for almost a year now. Went 3 years at one point. Knew a guy who went 25 years and still had the daily cravings.

Part of what makes smoking so addictive is that you know the crappiest is one light away from mellowing out. Especially in this modern “smoking is evil” world where we have to go outside to do it. Not only do you get the relaxing nicotine you get to walk away from whatever is making your day suck for those 7 minutes. 7 minutes away from your desk is at least as addictive as smoking.

Some people pull it off, and I tip my hat to you for doing it. But all the data shows you’re the exception and I’m the norm. For most people the urge for a cigarette never goes away, as addictions go it’s pretty brutal. Lou Reed said it was hands down the hardest thing to quit, and Lou quit a lot of stuff.


74 posted on 06/10/2008 2:07:02 PM PDT by boogerbear
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To: boogerbear
...But all the data shows you’re the exception and I’m the norm. For most people the urge for a cigarette never goes away, as addictions go it’s pretty brutal. Lou Reed said it was hands down the hardest thing to quit, and Lou quit a lot of stuff.

Dude, you need a patch! Not!

I guess a crutch would be better. It takes a willing heart! It's takes a dedication to principle. No, it isn't easy, but it really isn't hard! You just have to reach down and decide who's in charge!


76 posted on 06/10/2008 2:15:52 PM PDT by WVKayaker ( "Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome..." I. Asimov)
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