I smoked for 15 years and it took me a good three times to quit. It's now been 15 plus years since I quit. I can't BELIEVE how expensive that habit is! Anyway, everybody's got to find their own way to do it: the point is, just don't give up! I went on a saddleback trip and started hiking so I wouldn't be tempted. You're lucky, John, that you don't have any cravings. I get an overwhelming urge for a cigarette about three or four times a year, but it passes after about a minute or so. Luckily, when I have a drink, I don't get a craving like so many people do. As John says, I hope my experience helps somebody! My mom and dad both died from complications due to cigarette smoking, and one person with whom I work smokes - when she's not coughing, she's smoking outside. My next door neighbor of over 30 years also constantly coughs due to her habit. It's so sad to see people you are close to continuing to smoke and being in denial, saying the cough is due to allergies, or asthma, or whatever! Best of luck to any of those who are trying. :D
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