It's funny really, but each time I think I've cracked it and will never have to endure cravings for cigarettes they seem to come back. And this has been the case over the last couple of days, the smell of other people's smoke has been like the aroma of a good meal to a hungry man - very tempting. I know, it sounds crazy because ordinarily the smell of cigarettes is a stench to be avoided, but...
I've tried to analyze the reason why I can go for weeks without even thinking about smoking and then all of a sudden feel the cravings again. My conclusion is that it is familiar situations that don't happen very often. For example; we had family for dinner at Easter and afterwards I really fancied a cigarette - even though I have completely eradicated the habit of lighting up after a meal on a normal day. I think it was the memory of previous family meals that made me think of smoking; hence the familiar situations that don't happen very often. It's weird, but I guess I will always have to be strong and not give in to the temptation of smoking cigarettes.
But let's not get dramatic now. I don't want to put anybody off giving up smoking, and it is important I should stress that it really isn't that difficult not to smoke any more - just that there are occasions when the temptation is there. But however strong the temptation, I can't tell you just how much better I feel without cigarettes in my life. Giving up smoking has given me a whole new outlook and a healthier life.
And that makes enduring the odd craving for cigarettes more than worthwhile.
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