The cravings are a fact of drug withdrawal....
nicotine s a powerful drug and the only way past it....is through it.
Obviously, as time goes on, the craves become less intense and shorter in duration, as you body and mind is breaking free from the addiction.
As Sharon stated, things DO get better, to the point that you don't crave, or even think of smoking.
I knew going into my quit that the cravings would be a huge hurdle...the way I was able to deal with it....no matter the situation, was to tell myself, that if this is all it ( the addiction) can throw at me, I can deal with it...I have dealt with much more in my life than wanting to suck hot smoke into my lungs...
And of course, the most effective way to get past those bumps, is to stay busy....exercise always seems to work...wether it be running, working out, breathing...whatever...go at it hard for 10 mins., work up a good sweat, you won't want a cigarette afterwards...all the while it will help to train your mind that every time you crave a smoke, your body is going to get a major work out, and if that doesn't change you thinking, you will be in fantastic shape 3months after you quit. :p
