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Saskia I quit smoking almost 30 years ago. I used similar constructs and after a few months have had absolutely no cravings or interest in ever smoking again.
What if you did have 'cravings' or an interest in smoking? What if the desire to smoke came back? What then?
Originally Posted by
Saskia I do not feel powerless nor do I feel that I will always be a "recovering alcoholic".
Does your plan to quit drinking depend on the absence of desire?
What if the desire to drink never goes away?
Is the presence of desire bad?
Is the absence of desire good?