craving cigarettes 13 years after quitting

Does anyone have any insight as to why I am craving cigarettes ? I quit about 13 years ago and haven't craved one in at leaset 10 years. Whats going on? It is more than just remembering smoking. I am I feel, physically craving them. Like I am detoxing off of them again. This is really driving me nuts. ANyone else experience anything similar or have any answers for me?? I sure don't want to start smoking again. nic

Hi , It sounds like your having a craving for something, I dont think it would be possible to be wanting a cigarette :smoke: after all these years I would get a blood series done , a.s.a.p you may be lacking a certain vitamin and it is just your body's way of asking you for something to replace it, discuss it over with your doctor he/she will know what direction to point you in . best of luck and stay healthy! Hugz Mary

Well, I just had blood work 2 weeks ago that came back great. I dunno but it sure feels like nicoteine cravings. But who know?!~ lol!

Nic, Nicotine is stored in fat, as your body metobolizes the fat, it is released into your bloodstream. Yes, in essence you ARE detoxing agian. I hope you are drinking LOTS of water to wash all that gook out of your system. Sorry you have to go through this again! Congrats on not smoking! Lee 266/195/137

Nic, Did you use eating as a way to quit smoking. Eating replaced the habit of smoking and now your brain wants a way to replace the habit of eating. Smoking would fill that void. Its all mental. Nick

As an oral person who has satified the oral need with food for a long time your body is now craving another oral type of gratification. It is always a good idea to substitute a bad habit with a healthy habit. Try gum, if your doctor allows it. Louise