why do i suddenly feel an urge to smoke after 2 months of stopping?
488768
Because nicotine like other drugs attaches itself to fat cells... and as the fat cells are used by the body it gets a small portion of nicotine.
506797
First off...Congratulations! Let me tell you what good you have done for yourself and your loved ones...\n\n20 minutes after a smoker quits: Blood pressure drops to a level close to that before the last cigarette; Temperature of hands and feet increases to normal\n\n8 hours after a smoker quits: Carbon Monoxide level in blood drops to normal\n\n24 hours after a smoker quits: Chance of heart attack decreases\n\n2 weeks after a smoker quits: Circulation improves; Lung function increases up to 30%\n\n1 to 9 months after a smoker quits: Coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue, shortness of breath decrease; Cilia regain normal function in lungs, increasing ability to handle mucus, clean the lungs and reduce infection\n\n1 year after a smoker quits: Excess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker's\n\nAre you going through some stressful times that you feel a cigarette will help ease the pressure? I am experienceing the same thing with pop. I do so good, then BAM, the urge to have a pop, any pop, is so intense I want to pull my hair out. I can feel for anybody stopping smoking.\n\nThe "experts" say that it takes 3 weeks to make, break, change a habit, but I feel that cigarettes and pop are beyond a habit. They are a crutch, and sometimes a "good" crutch, even though they are bad for us.\n\nTry this...everytime you want a cigarette, drink grapefruit juice...better yet, brush your teeth then drink grapefruit juice. Or put a rubber band on your wrist and snap it. As long as you can think of something else besides the cigarette, you should pass the craving easier. \n\nYour time frame is also like losing weight. You lose a lot at first and are happy, then you hit a plateau and can't lose any. You get discouraged. This is when you must try harder to keep on track.\n\nGood luck and again congratulations. Also add up the money you saved from not smoking. At an average of $5.00/name brand pack/day = ~$150.00/month.
712866
Your risk of several types of cancer are increased, and more so if you have a genetic predisposition to cancer causing cells. Besides that and, of course, the fact that it isn't legal for you to smoke, you are young and the damage you do to your body will reverse itself if you quit. Your are changing your body's ability to breathe, distribute oxygen to your brain and other organs, circulate blood properly and about thirty other things that your body does involuntarily to keep you alive. So, you need to ask yourself, why do you smoke? While at your age some people (also mostly your age) will form a certain opinion about what kind of person you are, once you hit about the twenty to twenty-two age group and older, most people think you just look weak and ignorant for not knowing what you're doing to your body and too lazy to help yourself (much in the same way most people view those who are morbidly obese). The fact that you're smoking such a small amout says to me that you don't need it, you just like it. I know. We can smell our own. When I quit I promised myself I would light up one or two whenever the mood struck me-this idea helped me quit cold turkey. I had one a couple of months later, a few a couple of months after that, another one about six months later, etc. The more time that passes the less I feel like I like it so the less I smoke. But the only reason I ever did smoke was because I liked it, the feel, the flavor, the smell even. If you can't pinpoint why you do it at all-then why do you do it at all?
181070
you started on your own no one to help you pick up that first one and Now the only way to stop is to STOP... I quit 9 weeks ago and feel great I tried the commit lozenges, the patch and all of it was an excuse to need one more cig. Finally one night in my EMT class this girl looked at us when we came in from break and said why do you do that yourself and your children... I quit I am not saying quit for someone else that won't work, but find something in your life that would be better or happier if you would quit and QUIT the first 3 days are rough, but trust me you make it through those 3 and your are GREAT....
335471
It is just your answer to the pain of loosing somebody dear.\nJust watch yourself, the ideas in your mind and the sensations on your body just before starting drinking and smoking. Be aware and do nothing...the urges will dissapear.\nYou get addicted to the sensation that weed and buzz are giving u and not to the buzz or pot itself. Same with cigarettes. A little bit of weed now and than is more than ok,  a natural medicine, a wise friend but renounce the rest..they are just intoxicants. And you must know that nobody can help u but yourself...so be aware and take over your greed for pleasant sensation.
664719
Physical withdrawal from nicotine takes only a few weeks.  But emotional dependence is another matter and can last for years, even if you're not smoking.  Feeling weak and having insomnia suggests that either you are experiencing some emotional problems connected with situations in your life, or that you are coming down with a new illness of some kind. It would seem like a good idea to take a depression screening test to see if you are depressed.  Possibly you were masking some of the depression with smoking and it's just now becoming more obvious to you.
865720
I quit smoking back in February.  I smoked about a pack a day for years.  During the withdraw I had a headache for 3 days, and I was grouchy for about 2 weeks.  They say you have to replace one habbit with another.  What I did was started sucking on jolly ranchers and chewing bubble gum.  I also started exercising.  I have never felt better.  I noticed a difference in my breathing after only 2 weeks!!  Just hang in there, and the days will pass and you won't even think about it anymore.  It's also great to go someplace and not worry about being looked down on because of being a smoker.
72702
It could be many things. Perhaps it's anxiety or something though? Also, it might be totally unrelated to quitting smoking or alternatively some kind of after-effect. You should probably see a doctor if symptoms persist.
121094
Good for you for quitting smoking. When I quit before, I had pneumonia and after two weeks I had no desire to smoke until someone insisted I have a cigarette then I was hooked again. Everyone is different as to how long the cravings last but, I think after a week or two the cravings will be less often. Take showers, walks, and exercise to help you through this trying time. Eat fruits too. Try to avoid coffee or the things you associate with smoking. Get a punching bag and put it in your basement or garage when you get the craving go take your frustrations out on the punching bag. There are so many benefits to quitting and no benefits to smoking. Good Luck
487074
Make sure you surround yourself with support from before your quit date arrives.  I found online forums most useful as we were all experiencing the same thing.  I'm proud to say I'm now over 3 months quit.\n\nGood luck with it and below I've provided a link to one of the great sites I found most helpful.
859516
Both, because\n\nYou introduce Nicotin into your blood everytime you smoke.\nIt stays in your blood for up to 72 hours which gives you body time to adjust and accept this as a part of your body.\n\nHints the reason that your body will crave more nicotine when your body is low.\n\nNow, Say you want to quit....\n\nAnything after 72 hours every craving is mental, and since its so strong people can still get cravings in similiar situations in which they used to smoke like being with friends, long talks, and drinking years after they initially quit.\n\nI know this is brief, but hope it helps.
768892
As an ex smoker I can tell you the symptoms are normal.  When you smoked it helped digestion and curbed apatite.  Your body kinda pushed the appetite button more so you would eat and got lazy as far as digestion.  Your body is just learning to work on its own now. Which is good I'm proud of you.  If you want to speed up the recovery though,  I would try to work out 3 to 4 times a week to get things back on track metabolically.
293615
You just quit!  If you decide to quit, pick a date and time and stick to it.  Tell your family and friends about your plan so that they can support you.  When the time you picked comes, crush and throw out any leftover cigarettes.  If you are weak willed, stay away from smokers, smoke filled places and anything else that triggers your desire to smoke.  I stayed away from bars and drinking and everytime a friend lit up I would walk away until they were done.  Plus, I don't like being wrong so I made a point of telling everyone that I quit so if I caved and smoked, I would feel stupid.  I didn't want to ever feel stupid.  I have been smoke free for 18 months now (I smoked for 10 years).  You can also reward yourself at milestones (1 day, 1 week, 1 month, etc).  Good luck!!!
967491
i smoked for 20 years and it took me 3 days to get over the inatial shock .i took up a hobby every time i get a craving i drink lots of water and go for a 20 minute walk .out of sight out of mind!
640538
When it got really hard for me, I would remind myself that, if I had a cigarette now, it would take me a whole week to get back to where I was now. Somehow, knowing I didn't want to go through quitting all over again helped. Good luck.
536896
Just the quitting smoking is enough to have those symptoms.  It's said it takes a month to get out of your system, but when I've quit before (even with the patch) it seems to be much longer than that.  Adding the uneccesary stress of a loss...  All I can say is support him.  Accept his moods, not as an insult to you, they aren't, he can't control them when he is nic-ing out.  Just let him know that you are there for him.  Spend time, but don't push.  If he wants to sit and brood, give him a peck on the cheek, sit near him, and think about something that interests you.  Your presence should help him, even when he's not in control of his emotions enough to express it.  It'll be a rough ride, but if he's a keeper, he's worth the effort.  Good luck and don't get down on yourself about this.  He's trying to change for the better in a rough time.  Wish him well, but don't push him.
160950
I am in the proccess of quitting too.\n\nI found one thing that is working for me is to turn the negative "I want a cigarette", into a positive.\n\nWhen I am feeling that overwhelming feeling, I say out loud "I do NOT want a cigarette!"  sometimes I yell at my other 1/2 "I do NOT want a cigarette RIGHT NOW!!!!!"  I know it sounds crazy, but it is good reinforcement for yourself.\n\nThe other thing is to remember that the cravings only last a very short time. Just talk yourself through them.  I try to remember that it is MY choice to quit.\n\nI wish you all of the best of luck and God Bless.