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Wow, I miss the excitement of smoking .

You have obviously not read any of our stories and have certainly not accepted the fact that you are addicted to nicotine. You have made some very opposing statements.

So you are busy with us, yet bored, so you want a cigarette.
You like to exercise but smoking makes it difficult.
You don't mind the walking and movement but don't want to smoke.

Movement is good. Exercise is good. Smoking is not.
Exercise is something to do and you enjoy it.....what is the problem?

Take time from your desk to stretch and rejuvenate.
Enjoy conversation with your peers, unless of course your cigarette told funnier jokes.
In that case find new friends.

Sucks to be bored so suck smoke.
Sounds stupid doesn't it?
Maybe because it is.

I think the first step is to admit you are an addict. Read , learn and discover that you can escape the interference in your studies. You can enjoy your exercise without being winded. You can find other ways to fill those gaps while improving health and saving all that money you will puff up in smoke for a healthier, wealthier and secured future.

No one wishes they smoked. Stay and learn how to want to quit.

First,, admit to yourself, it is not a habit. You are addicted to smoking.
I know exactly how you feel. For most of my life I let the next smoke lead me through my day.. As a smoker, we literally let that little tube of tobacco run our life.. Then, that powerful routine is reinforced with the nicotine, so, as soon as you put one out, you are subconsciously planning for the next one. Let yourself really think about just how stupid that is. SMOKING MAKES YOU STUPID !
We would listen to that little timer in our brain, and mindlessly light up the next one. But, you can ease yourself into taking control of that process.. Simply stop for a second, and look at that THING, that tube of tobacco that we LET run our life, and ask yourself if you HAVE to have this one now. I will slowly get easy to put it back in the pack. You are taking control back from the addiction. Also, you do NOT have to smoke the whole thing. Take a few puffs, if you must, put it out, and save it for later. If you really want to quit, you can make a smoke something you simply do not WANT. After 45+ years of smoking, in a short time, I made up my mind, that I just did not want them any more.. You can do it too. Take control of your mind back from them.. Set yourself free. Life without smoking is really good :)

If you don't think you can break the habit, then most likely you won't, your thoughts definitely need some work, the pros and cons and decisions made needs some work, Your strongest commitment needs work; believe me you will not be bored striking up these positions in your mind. Just think of it like a game of chess, and work out your strategies, the only difference is, this game of smoking is so harmful both mentally and physically, it will keep you on the roundabout for years if you let it, and you will never win if you don't really want to run the course.

Work out your reasons, read these posts, research Nicotine, find out how much the Government gets from this vile habit. Once you have these answers and your personal reasons, you will be clear on when! and how! you will quit, there is no time like the present, no excuses.

Thank you: Happiness, Red-67 & Softly40 for reaching out and replying to my post it is very much appreciated...

Write down the way you are feeling that will get you through it.