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Hi, I am one week smoke free. I am 55 years old, started smoking at the age of 16, and worked myself up to 3 packs a day. I had to stop or trust me I was going to die. I would get so short winded, after just walking a few feet that I didn't want to go anywhere. I already feel better, it's unbelievable. It is hard, but that craving really don't last that long. I am very sleepy all the time, I hope that is normal. Everyone who has written on here; I congratulate all of you, keep up the good work. We all are going to be better for this.

Pam from Illinois

I have stopped six months ago tomorrow! I have been smoking over 25 years, and I used the patch to aid me in quitting. I am very proud that I am a non-smoker now! I wish everyone the best in trying to quit. I am 46 years old and believe me if i could quit anyone can! You are all in my thoughts and well wishes! Please hang in there, it is so worth it! Best of everything to all!

Anonymous

Well, I'll say the only way to quit is to quit. I'm in the process of quitting for good this time. I stopped smoking 46 hours ago, and it's literally driving me insane. However, I won't pick up another cigarette. It's up to me not to. My body can kick and scream all it wants. I have to actually get off my butt and light a cigarette, then inhale the smoke. That would take me giving in. It won't happen. It's funny really; this is literally the only bad thing that I do to my body. I eat a very clean diet, exercise daily, get enough sleep, drink lots of water, etc. But, I smoke because I picked it up as a kid. It's stuck with me for the last 14 years. All of my friends think that it's kind of odd that I smoke with everything else that I do. For the curious, I'm a bodybuilder who smokes. Terrible, I know. Why I'm posting on a woman's blog, I have no clue. I guess looking for new ways to overcome the cravings. I don't know. Just remember, when you feel like giving into your urges, when you don't think that you can take anymore, when you feel like you're 100% out of control, you have the power. You don't have to light another cigarette. It may be eating you alive, but you don't have to light another cigarette. It'll pass. The sooner that you quit and stay quit, the sooner that you won't have to deal with this insanity. Good luck all. Relax and enjoy.

Anonymous

I am so happy to have found this site; everyone’s comments have helped me. It has been 65 hours since I had a cigarette. I have smoked for 34 years approximately quitting once for 3 months back in 1992. I am almost 47 and afraid what the future will bring if I don't quit!!! I'm so sorry I ever started as a kid; the cigarettes were .45 cents a pack back then. Oh if we only knew what we know now! I thought I would have coughed up phlegm by now or maybe it takes longer. Thank you for your support.

Jo-Ann from Connecticut

Hi, it’s amazing how many people are quitting smoking. I am 45 years old and have smoked since I was 16. I quit a week ago and did it cold turkey. I always knew that would be how I would need to quit. The reason it works is because I really wanted to quit. I think if you really want to quit you will. What has helped me get through the withdrawal is going online and looking at all the horrible things it does to you. By then, my craving is over. If I can do it, you can do it! Just do it!

Gina from New Jersey

I've smoked at least a pack a day for the past 35 years and have tried to quit so many times. I'm now at almost 24 hours smoke free and feel better already. Thanks for your helpful comments.

Anonymous

I am 40 and my 16 year old son keeps telling me how bad it is and that he wants to show me how cancer eats away at a person who smokes. I refused to look. I know that it’s not good for me, but still I sit here with cig in hand. I also have chest pains and refuse to tell anyone about it. I quit when I was married for religious reasons. I am now divorced. I have friends that say I look so young but in the back of my mind I feel like an old lady falling apart.

Connie from Illinois

I started smoking when I was 16 years old I am now 35 and I have quit several times but cannot seem to stay quit. I can tell my heart is not happy, it feels like a sore muscle. I am three days into quitting and I pray that this is the last time I ever quit. I am so tired of the addiction.

Jennifer from Florida

I am still smoking and have chest pains now. I was certain 35 was my quit date but my birthday was March and I am still here. I quit once for two years and wish I could get back to that place. Somehow I just keep thinking they'll come up with a cure for cancer before I get it. But with these chest pains plus the cost of medical insurance, it may be too late already. I too do not smoke in front of my parents but I smoke over a pack a day. I am terrified and still smoking. Wow.

Erin from Texas

I developed asthma when I turned 40 years old, I am now 61. The Doctor told me then to quit smoking and I have a number of times, but I keep going back. I feel like such a failure. Nobody knows that I do smoke; most times I just take 1-2 from my husbands pack. He still smokes. That doesn't make it easy to quit when you’re around them all the time. It's so hard, but I think I'm stronger than the cigarette, but maybe not. It's ruining my health in such a big way. I’m always wheezing and taking way too much medication for the asthma, I know if I could stay smoke free my medication would be cut way back. I quit again and have been smoke free for 2 days. I am using the lozenges and trying to exercise to counter act the cravings. I pray this time I will be successful. This means my life.

Joanne

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