To stem the urge when you are going nuts wanting to light up....
Breathe in very deeply and hold breath approximately 10 or more seconds.
Purse lips and then exhale very, very slowly . (should take 10+ seconds too)
Repeat several times. The sensation is similar to that of inhaling and exhaling a cigarette and greatly reduces the immediate urge.
I really hope this helps someone, it helped me!
I quit my 3 pack a day habit just over 2 years ago. I have no desire to light up again. Though clearly not for everyone, Chantix was a miracle drug to me. I had tried literally everything else on the market and cold turkey.
This past year I stated working out 6 days a week, I lost 40 lbs and 2 months ago I actually jogged for the first time in 30 years. I now run 5 miles a day and am in the best shape in my life. I was a slovenly smoker with little energy 24 months ago and I never would have thought I could do all this.
BEST OF LUCK OUT THERE, YOU CAN DO IT.