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When I last quit, I had the advantage of something to do with my hands when a craving kicked in while I was home. I'd pick up a guitar. People that have never smoked will never truly grasp the physical side of the addiction. It messes with your head, yes. Your body craves the nicotine, fiercely sometimes, but there is also that part of you that reaches for the pack, even when it's not there. A parallel to that is when I cut off my hair. I had grown it to my ass, and chopped it all off because I was tired of taking a 1/2 hour in the shower taking care of my hair. However, for a year after I cut it off, I'd find myself trying to tuck my pony tail into my hooded sweatshirts, or under my jacket when I was firing up the bike to go for a ride. It was a tough habit to get out of, if harmless, but smoking is the same way. It's the little things that you don't seem to notice while you smoke that kick you when you quit.
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