Ya know - After 3+ decades of smoking

[TygrBright]

7. It's one of THE most difficult addictions to kick, physiologically and psychologically.

Physiologically because of the profound "sticky" effect of nicotine dependence in the brain.

Psychologically because ingesting nicotine is usually integrated so thoroughly into the actions of day to day living and function.

Kicking this one is a real bitch.

Congrats on your many weeks, and good luck for many, many, many more.

Hang tough. Redirect those craving thoughts the instant you become aware of them. Distract yourself: A short walk. Shoot a few hoops. Do a small but absorbing household task. Make a phone call to catch up with a friend (unless you're one of those "being on the phone automatically means having a butt going" people, in which case, make it a hand-written note or postcard you can drop in the mail.)

If you don't mind the "group-y thing", a lot of community clinics and health centers have 'quitters support' groups that work on motivation and support to stay off the butts, too.

Stay strong!

admiringly,
Bright