[Onward2wards]

I quit smoking yesterday. What finally did it for me is realizing I have been allowing a habit to push me around. It bothers me to think I haven't been able - or willing - to just put my foot down and say, "okay I want to quit smoking - this is it. No more. No excuses." and just not smoke again.

With any addiction (or even just ingrained habits) it really is a challenge to make a decision to just not do it, and stick to the recovery no matter how hard it gets, because it is what you really want.

I am using some nicotine gum (occasional use of the 2mg one, not the 4mg) to help, but I really want to be done with not just the smoking but the nicotine - all of it. This will be my tenth quit as I recall. I'm not going to fail. I don't care how hard it gets!

Congratulations on your decision ... !!!

I'm a former 3 pack-a-dayer (Quit Date: 10/11/93) ... !!!

Believe Me ... If you can do this, You can do anything ... !!!

Pat yourself on the back for you and me both ... !!!

Sincerely,
BrokenCloud

[Nams]

I'm with Broken Cloud best move I ever made - 2pack a day for 17odd years and I have been 10yrs off now.
Congrats on your decision to quit sounds like your really commited WD
Nams

Congratulations on your decision to quit

I quit last month and it is best decison that I have made, It is hard the first 2 weeks but I have found it much easier now, Maybe do a signature like I have done I have found that it has helped me and of course the support from the members here has been great too. I wish you the best of luck

[SeanBen]

Hey !! that is very appreciable that you tried to quit smoking but be stable on on your decision although it will be very hard with the passing day for you to stand without smoke but don't give it up. But still if you feel so then give a try to vaporizer which will provide you with the same pleasure as smoking.

[thetherapists]

Nice decision there buddy... all you have to do is believe that you can quit smoking forever... Your Will is the key....

[mackwhite]

Its really very nice decision. Its written on packet that smoking can take you towards your death. still we people smoke madly. I was also chain smoker and was neede 2 pcks for day. But with number of treatment I able to stop smoking. And now i am very happy.

[Man'n'Black]

I was 2 pack for 20 odd years, quit a dozen times.
It has been since oct 2011 since I last lit up.
I did it with my old lady, we just took a week off lock the door and layed there ...
It sucked but Off it does get better, as long a you ignore those surges.

[Onward2wards]

Thanks for your support, everyone who replied to this thread.

[Trembling Voice]

That sounds great , everytime you feel the urge to smoke drink water instead or do some push-ups and notice the difference , it's difficult at the beginning , but after the second week you will realize that smoking addiction was nothing but illusion .. Good luck

[thickntired]

WTG - I am crossing my fingers for you. I succesfully quit on about my 20th try a few months ago. It is wonderful to be free from HAVING to have them in your life. You will smell, feel & be healthier with a much improved quality of life. I did the gum too, and I really advise you join a gym or take up an exercise routine. Also, herbal tea like chamomile & sleepy time help your nerves. It gets better everyday. YOU CAN DO IT!!

Peace & Hugs,

TnT

Congratulations! I just quit myself recently.