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I have been a smoker for 31 years. Last week I had a heart attack and it has really opened my eyes. I knew that I had to give up smoking now or I might not make it through a heart attack next time. Doctors say I was really lucky this time but I wouldn't be next time. It’s only been 10 days since I quit, but this is one thing I have to quit for good.

Anonymous from Tennessee

I am 33 years old and quit smoking 28 hours ago. I lost my mom to lung cancer when I was 16. My children are 3 and 4. My son just asked me yesterday what happened to his grandma and I told him she died from smoking and he said well isn't that going to happen to you to? Who is going to take care of me when you're gone? If you leave me I will miss you very much. There is my reasoning for quitting! It's tough but, now it's time to stop thinking about myself and time to think about the kids. Good luck to all of you who make it, try and want to try. God bless.

Paula from New York

I started smoking when I was only 15. I am now 67 and have been smoke free for 4 months and 2 weeks. I was getting bronchitis way to often, my voice was nearly gone, had a sore throat nearly all the time. All this is great but now for the down side. I have been gaining nearly a pound a week and I am getting concerned about the weight gain. Some say its all in my head and that I am just eating too much. I have never had a weight problem before is this all in my head or have some of you gained weight as well if so, how did you resolve this issue? I am tempted to go back to smoking and lord knows I don't want to do that. Quitting was extremely difficult and is nothing I want to go through again. I still have the urge but not it gets better with every passing day.

Norma from Texas

Hello. I'd been smoking since the age of 14. I'm now 40 and pregnant for the first time. I've also been smoke free for 4 days now! My friends can't believe it! I am one of those people who really enjoyed smoking! I always said I'd never quit! But, I want to have a healthy baby and it's the best thing I could do for my baby! I congratulate all of you who have quit!

Arlene from Pennsylvania

I gave up smoking fifteen days ago. The first week didn't seem that difficult. I felt better so quickly and started playing squash and going to the gym again. I felt so healthy and happy I couldn't imagine ever wanting to smoke again. The second week was really difficult however. I started feeling tense and stressed and then so depressed all I wanted to do was lie on my bed and cry. Day 10 was like that and today has been like that. At times like this I just want something to end the misery. But I know that I'm winning and it will get better.

Kady

I am 44 years old; I smoked for 30 years and have been smoke free for 4 months today. My non smoking friends would always say what a disgusting habit smoking is and why would anyone want to die from lung cancer. They’re right but it doesn’t always make it easier to quit. A person is ready when they’re ready, simply put. Those same friends are again calling me crazy because I’m training for a 1/2 marathon. "It can be done it will be done."

Anonymous from Arizona

I've been a week smoke-free and my nicotine fits are coming hard, but few. I really want to quit and its driving me crazy that all I can think about is how come I can hear myself devising a plan to smoke again and make it ok. When in reality I can't. I was asked once to be honest with myself and when I answered honestly I realized that I still want to smoke, and I wish they weren't harmful and who cares it’s my body. But when reality kicks in and all of a sudden I can't sing, and my money is gone and I'm slowly dying, I know I'm doing the right thing taking it day by day. Please write more, it helps to know that we're kind of all in this together. Thank you!!!

Molly from Alaska

I am 24 years old and I started smoking when I was 18. It has been 12 days since I had my last cigarette and it feels good. The mood swings are worse then the cravings, but I have stuck with it and I am not going to fail, it has always been easier for me to fail then to succeed, but I am determined to succeed in everything that I put my mind to. We all can do it; we just have to try. I wish you all the best.

Anonymous

I am 52 years old and smoke free for 91 days. I have smoked for over 30 years and quitting has been a revelation to me. I used to think I couldn't quit because of the stress but since quitting I have never been as calm as I am now. I feel free and love everyday smoke free. I wish the best of luck to all of you. We are in a fight for our lives.

Anonymous

I am a 40 year old woman who has been smoking for over 20 years. I am trying to quit and as I read the stories, I go through my own struggle. I realize how very hard it is to quit. Hang in there and don't give up. I believe we can all rid ourselves from this terrible curse. Keep strong, keep faith, and keep your goals ever before you. I believe in you and I know we can do it!

Kate from New Jersey

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