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I am 47 years old and have smoked since I was 15. I quit for two years and like a fool started smoking again. I have spent the better part of the last 2 years quitting and smoking, quitting and smoking-playing the games we all play. In December of 2007 my Dad was diagnosed with lung cancer-also a smoker. I continued to smoke until February 9 2008. Dad was in the hospital and I stood watching him gasp for air...I couldn't justify lighting up a cigarette watching what this man I love so much was going through. Sadly my Dad died on February 28, 2008. Cause of death 60 years of smoking! My heart is broken, and the urge to smoke has been ever present but I cannot and will not go back to the very poison that took my fathers life.

Mary from New York

I am so happy that I stumbled across this site!! I have not smoked in 3 weeks, but over the past few days the cravings have been strong. Now instead of thinking of smoking, I have found encouragement. I know that I can do it. Thanks!

L. from Texas

I’m 67 years old, I smoked for 53 years, approximately 2 packs a day. In the last 5 yrs I have contacted bronchitis approximately 4 times a year, constantly coughing, wheezing and getting sinus infections (not to mention I’m a diabetic.). On December 1, 2007 I woke up to my coffee and cigarette, which I loved, but said to my self, I'm tired of coughing up pus. I took my cigarettes and crushed them up. To this day I have not smoked a cigarette. 3 and a half months and I hate the thought of smoking. I studied yoga, and had a rubber band on my wrist to snap when I wanted a cigarette. trust me it feels better than smoking.

Larry from Indiana

I quit October 22, 2007 for the first time since I started smoking 12 years ago. I decided that I wanted to quit to start a family. I talked to my doctor about my prescription drug options. We chose one and it worked better than I could have ever hoped. It got me through the first few days and the cravings, and then it got me through the next couple of months and the habit.

Mandy from New York

I had my last cigarette 21 days ago.I have tried to quit before their always seemed to be some "crisis" that I used as a excuse to start again. This time I talked to my doctor about prescription drug options and even used the "best days" article from Farmers Almanac. So far so good. I don't really have any problems with wanting a smoke. I was a hard core smoker and this is never easy for anyone, but this is what is working for me.

Angie from Kentucky

I have smoked for over 45 years, and have tried to quit so many times I can't count them. A month ago I made a commitment to quit and have stuck with it. Some days are worse than others but I am getting through the cravings more easily each day. I am more motivated also when I see money that would have gone for a pack of cigarettes put aside in a container each day, seeing how fast it is growing and knowing I will spend it on.

jeanne from California

Yeah!!! Next month will be my two year anniversary of being a non-smoker. I wanted to quit after over 20 years of smoking, however, just couldn't seem to do it. Until...I could no longer breath properly. I spent four days in the hospital with IV antibiotics, breathing treatments, and oxygen. I never smoked again. Yeah!!! Good luck to you all.

Kitty from Ohio

I starting smoking 7 years ago. I am only 23 and a single mother to a 5 year old. I always thought I was a good mom because I NEVER smoked around my son. I stopped to think if smoking kills me what would happen to my son? This is not a chance I am willing to take! 7 days ago I declared war with smoking. Have not had one since. The first few days were rough and kept thinking tomorrow will be easier. I think it is getting harder! I keep telling myself it’s just a cigarette. When I really was stop at the gas station and buy a pack, I go play a game or read to my son to help remind me why I NEED to stay a nonsmoker. My family really does not understand why it is so hard so I am happy I found this site! We can do it!

Shannon from Iowa

Hi Everyone, I am really glad that I found this site. It's very helpful and inspiring. It's very hard to quit and thought I would NEVER be able to without some crutch to fall back on. Well going to the ER and finding out I had an ulcer was just what I needed to kick start me. Just a week shy of my 45th birthday, I quit cold turkey and its been 31 days. Gosh and to think I have been smoking for 31 years too. I started when I was 14. I have struggled with some pretty strong cravings over the last couple of weeks. It's bad when you dream of the cravings and give in to smoking. However I know that if I have one puff... its over and I will be back at it again (puffing away). I just don't want to be a slave to the nicotine anymore. I keep telling myself... Nicotine-free one more day.

Kelly from California

Hello Everyone! I am 33 years old and have been smoking for 20 years. It's been one week since I've smoked. It has not been easy but I keep telling myself to keep it up. I am a health care worker and I know what cigarrettes do to people. I just got sick of watching people die of smoking related illnesses. Thats when I said to myself that will be me one day. So I am determined to leave those nasty things behind. Good luck to everyone out there. Remember, one day at a time.

Deb

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