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Your body has
changed since you began to smoke. Your brain has learned to
crave nicotine. So certain places, people, or events can
trigger a strong urge to smoke, even years after quitting.
That's why you should never take a puff again, no matter how
long it has been since you quit.
At first, you
may not be able to do things as well as when you were
smoking. Don't worry. This won't last long. Your mind and
body just need to get used to being without nicotine.
After you've
quit, the urge to smoke often hits at the same times. For
many people, the hardest place to resist the urge is at home.
And many urges hit when someone else is smoking nearby. Look
at your Craving Journal to see when you might be tempted.
Then use the skills you've learned to get through your urges
without smoking.
All information is taken from:
Smokefree.gov and
National Cancer Institute, NCI
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