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I didn't think that I was ready to quit again. I had quit for 5 years and took that one cigarette at a party and it tasted great so I went back to smoking. Now three years later I have to have a pre-cancerous spot removed from my tongue. This was the motivation I needed. I quit just yesterday and my surgery is in 8 days. I admit the cravings are terrible, but they couldn't be nearly as bad as oral cancer.

Anonymous from Pennsylvania

I am a 33 year smoker, and I stopped smoking 4 days ago. I will admit that I sneaked two cigarettes, but they didn't make me feel better. They made me feel worse! This is so hard. Sometimes, I don't know if I can do it, but reading about other people's successes have helped. My husband has smoked 34 years and stopped four days ago as well. We are taking a smoking cessation product my doctor prescribed which has helped. Neither one of us are jumping down each others throats.

Kathy from Texas

I am smoke-free for two days now. It doesn't seem like that long, but it feels like forever to me. I am 27 and smoked about two packs a day. I have just recently become very sick and have not been able to breath. I knew that, at the age of 27, not being able to catch my breath was not a good thing. I am looking forward to the advantages of not smoking and hope I can get through this. Good luck everyone because I know I sure need it.

Ami from North Carolina

Hello everyone, I too am two days smoke free. I am currently dealing with cravings for nicotine, but I have a perscribed method from my Doctor. This helps me a great deal with the urges. I love to crotchet and do Suduko puzzles, so that helps keep my hands and mind busy. I'm on the right track and plan on staying there. I am sooo tired of smoking period.

Kathleen from Maryland

I smoked consistently for about four years, at least three fourths a pack a day plus a couple years on and off before that. I put my foot down that I was going to be a NONSMOKER and let everyone know about it, including coworkers, family, even strangers... I counted the minutes at first, then hours and minutes, then days and hours and minutes, you get the picture! I am now smoke free for over four months! (4 mo. 1 wk. 4 days 19 hours to be exact) I made it into a game. I don't really count that often anymore. I didn't remember food tasting so good! I can smell so much better! When I have an urge, I do some form of exercise for a couple minutes... When my aunt got sick of hearing me count she said it was my turn to listen. After 26 years of not smoking, she hasn't had one in over a month! Positive reinforcement is the key. BE A STRONG SUPPORTER!!!

Elizabeth from Illinois

I've been smoke free for almost 4 weeks. I gave it up for lent and now giving it up for good!! Next I have to get my wife to stop. Hang in there everyone, it gets easier.

David from New Jersey

I know that quitting smoking is very hard. I tried everything, the patch, medicine, cold turkey, and many other items which are available. I finally gave up thinking I could not do it until someone suggest hypnosis. One year ago today March 20th, I went to a group hypnosis session. Yes I was very skeptical and thought this won't work. Boy I was wrong it did work and I have not had a cigarette for one year. If I knew this I would have done this long ago, it was the easiest way I ever tried. I feel like I have never smoked, I do not get urges, I am able to be around other smokers and not want one. With the price of cigarettes I am glad I quit when I did. If anyone is trying to quit don't give up if you fail, just keep trying.

Michele from Delaware

I was a smoker for 33 years and thought it would never be possible to stop smoking. My husband is not ready to quit yet so he is still smoking. Last year I had a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) and a subsequent test revealed that my right carotid artery is totally blocked. I am only 46 years old and that was a real wake up call because there is nothing they can do at this point because it puts me at a greater risk of stroke. I am happy to report that I am 48 days as a non smoker now. I will not allow myself to ever smoke again.

Robin from Colorado

My husband and I both smoked for about 30 years. I have wanted to stop and thought the only way I could do it was if we both stopped at the same time. He was not ready to do this, yet. I bought nicotine gum and had tried several times by myself to quit but didn't get the job done. On February 3, when I woke up for my morning cigarette, the nicotine gum was by the cigarettes. Instead of lighting up, I grabbed the gum. Each time I wanted a cigarette, I grabbed the gum. I got through a day without a cigarette. The next day I didn't want to waste the hours I went without a smoke, so I went another day. As of today, I have been smoke free for over a month. From quitting before, I know I can't even have one cigarette. One cigarette will make me addicted again. I am determined to do this. My husband even smokes around me and his cigarettes are around. What I've done even impresses me.

Linda from Kansas

Hi! Today is my 100th day of not smoking. I feel wonderful from that aspect, I have gained 20 pounds but it is worth it entirely, now I am on a diet and exercise. I did walk on the tread mill every other day all through my quitting, even the days when I was dragging or I probably would have gained more. I had been smoking for over 30 years and finally decided that I have had enough, and it's true, all the stuff people tell you that you don’t want to hear. Breathing is amazing. So try it and hang in there. If you want to do it, you really can.

Thesia from Pennsylvania

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