You are fighting yourself continually when you do that.
If you really want to quit why would you want to fight yourself the whole way?
It's unnecessary and counterproductive.
People who try to grit their teeth and bear it aren't going to be the ones who make it.
Quitting smoking doesn't take a week or a month. It takes at least 4 months and based upon recent studies, smokers who quit often have stronger craves in months 2, 3 and 4 than in the first month. Most people give up and smoke during this time period because they get tired of fighting themselves. So, do you think you can fight off smoking for over 4 months?
Yes, you will be uncomfortable the first 2-3 weeks. BUT, no worse than a bad head cold in misery level.
It's where you take it with your head during and after that time that counts.
Don't magnify urges or negative feelings. Think of that head cold misery level. it doesn't have to go beyond that unless you start building it up. Catch yourself before you build it up. Stop yourself. TAKE CONTROL!
If you really want to quit, learn what you need to know then, break it down and make a plan and practice doing things differently before your quit date.
There are timelines of what you can expect to experience during your quit. There is all the information in the world on this site.
It's going to be what you make it.
Learn to step around when you get a crave and you can rise out of the ashes forever!
