Does Anyone Secretly Wish They Still Smoked?

Hang in there. I stupidly started smoking again after I quit nursing and I know that I am going to have to quit again soon. It's going to be difficult! I love smoking too, but you've worked too hard to go back. I'm not sure the cravings will ever go away. My uncle hasn't smoked in over 20 years but he says he still wants to every now and again. My dad always told me, there is no such thing as quitting; once you start smoking, you are always a smoker just waiting until the next smoke. Some people wait 1 year, some wait 20, some wait forever. Be that person that waits forever! You can do it! My best friend has been smoke free for 6 years now and I don't think she'll ever do it again! I'm proud of you for quitting and I hope I find the courage to do it again soon as well!

I quit smoking 7 years ago, when I became pregnant. I loved smoking...sigh...

I don't think about it much, but there are times when a cigarette sounds absolutely delicious.

I laughed so hard when I read this and the answer is YES!!!!! I actually get jealous when I see people smoking in their cars. Last weekend a girl outside of a department store was smoking and I actually walked thru the smoke and breathed it in. I know it is nasty, I know I should and will not do it, but gosh darn it I miss it!!!!!!!!!!! I think I associate smoking with being single and "free" and now that is so not the case! Good luck and thanks for the smoking memories. :)

If you manage NOT to pick up another cigarette, the cravings will become less frequent and not bother you much. As a matter of fact, it was very satisfying not to cringe every time the news people mention cancer, or the newest smoking ordinance or tax, and know that this would not be a problem for me since I was a non-smoker.

I had quit for almost two years, then went nuts while I was on vacation this summer and have been trying to get straightened out again.

But around year 1 as a non-smoker I was completely okay and didn't want to smoke at all, ever.

Stupid vacation!

I have smoked since I was 16 years old. I quit when I got pregnant with my son. Then started right back up after he was born. 2 years later my husband and I both decided to quit. We did great for about a month, and never felt better. Then found out I was pregnant and that sent my husband into a frenzy and he started up again. I had my daughter and of course started smoking right after she was born. Now we are working our way back to quitting again. I told my husband the same thing; I know it's a nasty and horrible habbit but I love it. I enjoy smoking.
Just take a day at a time. Try not to let the thoughts overwhelm you, I think that's what sends people over the edge to start again.

Good Luck!