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[SnowGoose]

I only smoked for about a year, and quitting was hell even then.

I remember this PBS show some years ago about calorie restriction as a way of extending lifespan. The guy was saying "sure I get hungry sometimes, but there's another hunger - the hunger to learn and grow and experience all life has to offer" (I'm paraphrasing).

That might be a good thing to keep in mind... you might get a nicotine craving from time to time, but remember and nurture your craving for seeing beautiful things, and hearing wonderful music, spending time with those you love deeply, reading wonderful books, traveling, smelling fresh spring air, crazy-good sex, spiritual pursuits if that's your thing. Would you really want to give up *all that* for a short-term nicotine fix?

I admire you and all the others that are on the same tough road.

Cheers.