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Keep yourself busy that will definitely help. Also, learn what your triggers are. For example, that after dinner cig was my favorite, so in the beginning after I finished dinner I would get busy with something that took my mind off of smoking. I did this in the beginning because that is the most difficult time. Did you know that after about 3 days nicotine goes out of your system. In the beginning I used a cinnamon stick as a make believe cig. It really helped me and it tasted good too. Just hold it and put it in your mouth and then suck air through it and you will get a nice taste of cinnamon. I think I used that for about a month or so. Some people also use cut up straws. Whatever helps you get your mind off smoking. Good luck and keep coming back!

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Welcome @ammj Very glad you found us because we can help you stay quit! We have all been in your situation, some longer than others. I am a relative newbie as I'm quit only 9 months. I certainly know the struggles you are going through and it's not easy at all. But I can guarantee you that the longer you stay quit, the urges will get less and less. I get very few urges now and when I do, they last only a few seconds and then they are gone. Keep posting here so we can all help you. You will get a ton of great advice from everyone here. They are wonderful people and I am so glad to call them my friends. There is also a socializing and game section to keep you busy to take your mind off of smoking. So stay close by and I hope you have a great day!!

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