Smoking

[sarahlee]

Has anyone quit smoking and if so how long has it been since your last cig? It's been 2 1/2 years since I quit. I'm on a roll and plan never to go back. I hated the coughing in the mornings and there started to be that stubbern line between the eyes. It wasn't too bad a line but bad enough to say--I QUIT!!!! Well there are lots of reasons to quit, but most of all do it for your health. Good Luck everyone.

[loulizlee]

I stopped smoking about 10 years ago.  I used to quit for maybe three months at a time, but I would go back to smoking.  I finally quit for good, and I feel so much better. 

[Getinonthis]

Congratulations on kicking your addiction, I'm not a smoker but I encourage the decision you've made to quit and the steps you've taken to achieve consistency. I'm sure the people around you do as well, no more involuntary smoking for them as well.

[ktheodos]

Congrats on kicking the habit! I have never done it or tried quitting so I can't relate to your question too much though.

[Dynamite2013]

I remember quitting when I was 24 years old then started up again when I was 26 Years old. I quit 4 years ago and after I discovered my husband was smoking I went back to smoking 1 1/2 years ago. I don't smoke as much as he does but if he quits I will be able to quit. If it is not in the house I don't do it. Also I don't smoke regular cigarettes I smoke cigar cigarettes because I can't stand a regular cigarette. By the good luck on quitting. I must add that I am retired and very healthy don't take medicine for the usual things people my age take and I don't look my age and I don't feel my age. I feel more like a 25 year old. I am planning to live 80 or more.

[jenniferhoder]

I've never smoked so I don't know how difficult it is to quit. Good luck to all of those making that decision to quit!!!

[nannycoe1]

It is hard to quit, I have done it several times but start back. I need to quit for good.

[Nancy5]

It is very hard to quit.  I started smoking as a teen (everyone did, peer pressure), of course we didn't know the consequences of smoking.  I quit in 1999, and have not smoked since. 

[djohnson43]

I was just a casual smoker on the weekends type thing when I was a teen so it was no problem to stop. My husband on the other hand started when he was barely into his teens and then on October 13, 1998 he smoked his last one. He had been trying to stop for a while and one of our oldest daughters doctor told him he had to for her health. So he did. The comment was made exactly one year later when she died from illness`that if loosing her didn't get him started back again nothing would'. Proud to say to this day he has not picked them up again and he was a 2 pack a day back then.

[ejholt]

I quit smoking 8 years ago.  I was frying sausage for breakfast and got a little smoke in the house.  I could not breath.  I had to go out in the garage where it was cold and I gaspt for air 1 and 1/2 hours.  I laid my cig, down and did not want another one.  I left a pack beside my puter for month and never touched them.  I feel so much better and have saved a lot of money.  I smoked for 45 years.  I do not miss them one bit.  Hope everyone has a good day and may God bless each of you and keep you safe.

[kimber62372]

Awesome job everyone!! Good for you Saralee! This upcoming March 24th will be 9 yrs smoke free for me and I do not miss it one bit! I am so glad I quit when I did! I did not want my unborn baby at the time to be subjected by toxic cigarette smoke so I quit when I found out when I was 5 weeks pregnant! Good luck to all and I hope you continue your healthy streak!

[debidoo]

I quit many years ago for five years and then started back.  Then I quit again for several years and started back.  Then two years ago when my husband died I smoked about three packs like a complete and total idiot and when my sons found out they totally freaked.  I have breathing problems and sleep apnea but anyway I stopped and I dont intend to ever smoke again.  Do not miss it one bit ! Congrats to you and anyone else who quits !

[lvl19057]

I hate the smell of cigarettes. I never smoke and I dislike people that smoke. I think it is a unhealthy behavior. I wish people do smoke can stop or try to reduce the amount they smoke. Watch out on your health.

[bowrunner]

I quit over 10 years ago but it really wasn't all that difficult as I had the flu over Christmas one year so couldn't inhale and I never went back to inhaling after that because it made me cough so over a couple of years I just kept smoking less and less until I just quit altogether.  Once in awhile I would like a cigarette but I don't do anything about it.  It's way too expensive now anyway.

[braggin]

I quite 16 years ago. I still remember smoking my last cigarette which was on March 31, 1999. I still love the smell of cigarettes too even to this day. I love to be around people who are still smoking. But I will never ever go back to it. My health is much improved since quitting.