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Hi I am a young woman who has smoked for 8 years. I am proud to say that I have recently quit. I was smoking about 12 cigarettes a day, and with the aid of a prescription drug my doctor prescribed, I am on my second day without a smoke. I have wanted to quit for some time now, but finally decided that NOW was the time. I can already tell a difference in my breathing and how I feel day to day. I no longer hear my 6 year old son tell me how much the room stinks or how I am going to die from smoking. That's a sweet sound or lack of sound!! Good luck to you all who are trying, it can be done!

Anonymous from North Carolina

I started smoking when I was 14 and eventually started smoking a pack a day or more. Now I'm 20 and haven't had a smoke in 5 days. The first few days weren't hard at all, but now it's all I can think about. I really don't want to smoke, but I also have this feeling that I want just one more cigarette...I know I cannot have that cigarette. I must push forward and become the healthy person I once was!

Anonymous from Alabama

I am 41 and have been smoking for 34 years. I quit smoking for 8 weeks and decided I could handle smoking 4 or 5 a day and it would be alright. 4 weeks later I realize that these cigarettes have way more control of me than I do them. So now I have to start over.It makes me very angry and sad at the same time. Because I know it is more mental than a physical addiction.

Anonymous from Alabama

I stopped 4 days ago and it was not easy, but the cravings do pass and then return. I keep forgetting I’ve quit and go to fetch a cigarette! And then realize I don’t smoke anymore! I have spoken to people who have quit years ago and they assure me it’s well worth the initial discomfort. I’m only 33, and I want to say fit if possible and I definitely don’t want to inflict anymore damage on my body. Good luck to fellow quitters, and stick with it! I love you all! –From London, England

Mark from England

I've been smoke free since July 26th. I woke up that morning, and was spitting out blood. Doesn't sound good, does it? Before that, I have tried to quit at least 8 times! Whenever I went out to a bar I always gave in. I feel great right now, but I am still struggling. I didn't tell my close friends or family this time, because whenever I do I always go back. I guess I am just very independent. I knew each time I went back to smoking, I had to quit. It's like, what am I waiting for? To find out I have cancer?! I read on one of the posts that they say to themselves "smoking isn't an option" I know I am a nicotine addict and nothing can justify this addiction. Nothing!

Gina from New York

Nobody was as addicted and dependent to cigarettes as me! I smoked for 20 years till one month ago. I have not smoked even a puff since then. I know different people have quit using different techniques, but this is what finally worked for me after a few trials in last few years: Step One: Don't smoke cigarettes. Keep some Nicotine Gum in your pocket. Have one anytime you feel like banging your head on the wall! 2- Step 2: Give up all smoking products. Now you are only on nicotine gum. 3- Step 3: Now you can give up on nicotine.

Anonymous from Alabama

July 2009 - I'm 52 and have been smoking since I was 15. I've tried many, many times to stop. Now I'm on a smoking cessation product my doctor prescribed and the past 5 days it seems to be helping me. I'm in the beginner's week and have cut down to less than half of what I use to smoke. I'm not crazy about how it sometimes makes me feel, but it seems to be working and it's a lot better than not feeling good because of cancer. Saturday is my quit date and I increase my dosage. I'm praying that I can do this. It's something I really want to do and I'm hoping it's not too late

Anonymous from Ohio

I'm 41 now and I started smoking when I was between 13 and 16. My voice is awful. I just quit 2 days ago, the only other time I was able to quit was when I was pregnant with my son. I'm really hoping it works this time.

Mom from Maryland

I quit smoking while I was pregnant with my son, it was hard, but I did it, and I was so proud of myself! 1 week after my son was born I was very stressed out with all the changes going on. I went right to the store and bought a pack. My son is now 8 weeks old, and I am still smoking. Smoking is taking over my life. I feel guilty all of the time, even though I would never smoke around my son, I worry that even after I brush my teeth and wash my hands, he can still smell the disgusting smoke on my cloths. I made a chart this morning, and I am only going to smoke one cigarette every 4 hrs, and slowly ween myself off the nicotine. I have my doubts about this plan, but we'll see. I know one thing, my childhood memories are completely intertwined with the awful smell of cigarettes from when my mom smoked. I am determined that my son's childhood memories will have nothing to do with the smell of cigarette smoke!

erica from Georgia

Today's the day. I have been wanting to quit for sometime now. I started smoking when I was 18. When I first got pregnant with my 1st son it took me about 3 months to quit and I did successfully!! It was great! I felt so much better and knew that it was not only benefiting me but my unborn child as well. I nursed him also, which helped any cravings I may have encountered. I stayed cigarette sober and then got pregnant with my second. I was cancer stick free for about 4 years...Then I became a stay at home mom and soon my crave for a cancer stick continued. There I was again back to the same old disgusting habit! My husband's boss was just diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, which has spread to his liver. They have given him 3 months to live. He is 54 years old and has an beautiful family and 4 children who adore him. I am sick to my stomach for his family and him. I am 31 years old and have an amazing husband and 2 beautiful little boys who I adore and I know they all adore me. Why the heck would I want to continue this horrid affair with some piddly little sticks that do nothing for me except control me. I no longer wish to be controlled. I will not be controlled. If I am to be controlled by anything...it sure as heck won't be from cancer sticks. I could go on an on. I've done it before and am determined to do it again. I must be strong for my family. I must be strong for me. So, I cleaned up my ashtray, cut up the pack in my purse, threw out the lighter and wrote those suckers a goodbye letter and threw it in with the rest of the stink. C'est la vie. Thanks for letting me write this! It's a great site, and I will visit for more inspiration when the urges hits. Love to all those who are choosing to take charge and end this horrible deadly affair. Nothing good can come out of lighting up a smoke.

Dawn from Georgia

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