Because a smoker forms the habit of putting something in their mouth, and it's like always a cigarette. you will need something else to put into your mouth, like lollipops.

Have a peppermint each time you crave a cigarette, the craving will go away somehow.

Be sure to have lots of water, the nicotine will wash out within 48 – 72 hours. Let's say, the same amount as some scientist discovered. 6 – 8 glasses a day.

Make sure you get a lot of fresh air and exercise, it will help your brain recover

Have faith. Thinking you can't do it over and over won't help.
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I quit 4 months ago and for me drinking water got rid of the craving; stopped it right in its tracks. Until the next one, of course.
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I later had an Xray taken and the doctor said I can tell that u have never smoked before. I said how can u tell that? He said your lungs are very pink.
So the Lord not only healed me from smoking…he healed my lungs.
You might not beleive that way, but I can tell u i can still hear him saying that.
I hope this helps you.
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Just ask the Lord to take away your desire to smoke and see what happens.

You start taking chantix and keep smoking and in about 2 weeks the cravings go away enough so you can quit without too much difficulty. I am wondering what will happen when I stop taking Chantix.
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