Do I Have COPD?
Wednesday November 30, 2005
I quit smoking 3 months ago and I still have trouble breathing. I get winded easily – walking up a flight of stairs leaves me breathless. I thought my breathing ... Read More
Living With Emphysema
Wednesday November 30, 2005
From Christine Rowley: "Your life takes on a whole new direction when you are told you have emphysema. At this point you find that you have quit smoking ... Read More
Will I Miss Smoking Forever?
Tuesday November 29, 2005
I quit smoking 7 months ago. I do feel better, and I don’t struggle all of the time now, but I still have days where I find myself missing my ... Read More
There is No Such Thing as Just One Cigarette
Tuesday November 29, 2005
Thoughts of smoking just one cigarette have been the ruin of many a good quit program. It's important for you to realize ahead of time that these mental contortions are ... Read More
Smoking Cessation Newsletter
Tuesday November 29, 2005
Stay up-to-date with news and articles at About.com Smoking Cessation with this free weekly newsletter. It will arrive in your email box every Tuesday morning, bringing you links to new ... Read More
Join the Discussion - How to Quit Smoking?
Monday November 28, 2005
"I'm 34 and have been smoking for a very long time now - at least ten years. I want to quit but am finding this to be very ... Read More
How Does it Feel to Be Smoke Free?
Sunday November 27, 2005
The Smoking Cessation Forum here at About.com provides some of the best quit smoking support available anywhere on the Internet.
I've devoted an entire section of the site to the personal ... Read More
Don't Settle For Less in Your Life
Thursday November 24, 2005
Smoking is a way of settling for so much less than we deserve. It's self-destructive behavior, and that tends to trickle down into other areas of our lives. Once we ... Read More
Adopt an Attitude of Gratitude
Thursday November 24, 2005
When we quit smoking, the benefits are enormous. Use gratitude as a tool to help you maintain resolve. Take stock of all you're thankful for in your life. The list ... Read More
How to Avoid Weight Gain as You Enjoy Your Smoke Free Holidays
Tuesday November 22, 2005
The holiday season is upon us! Starting with Thanksgiving, and going right through to January 1st, festive activities that center around rich food threaten to pack the pounds on. ... Read More
Giving Thanks For a Smoke Free Life
Monday November 21, 2005
Gratitude heals. Of all human emotions, gratitude is one of the most beneficial for our bodies and minds. A grateful heart knows no bounds, and for people who are recovering ... Read More
Seasons - Leslie Stops Smoking Blog
Monday November 21, 2005
From Leslie: "Many people feel a sort of smoking 'kinship' with a certain season. I have heard countless times that if it's too hot and humid, some smokers don't ... Read More
Your Quit Smoking Toolbox
Saturday November 19, 2005
The Quit Smoking Toolbox gives you links to information and the support necessary to build a solid quit smoking program. Educate yourself about what to expect when you quit smoking, ... Read More
Join the Discussion: Quit Smoking Tips and Mantras
Saturday November 19, 2005
About.com Smoking Cessation Forum members share the tips and mantras that have helped them most in the journey to quit smoking permanently.
From Anna:
"We are all only "one puff away from ... Read More
Did You Quit Smoking for The Great American Smokeout?
Saturday November 19, 2005
About.com Guide to Lung Diseases, Stacey Lloyd poses this question in the form of a poll. Cast your vote and view the results.
The Family Gathering - Insert Drum Roll Here - Leslie Stops Smoking Blog
Friday November 18, 2005
From Leslie: "I was invited to my Aunty Olga's 70th birthday in a different city which takes three to four hours to drive. Alone. On the highway. With nothing ... Read More
10 Things to Avoid When You Quit Smoking
Friday November 18, 2005
We all want this quit to be the quit. We're looking for permanent freedom from nicotine addiction. This article takes a look at some of the things you should avoid ... Read More
The Great American Smokeout
Wednesday November 16, 2005
Today marks the celebration of the 29th annual Great American Smokeout, the day when thousands of Americans resolve to quit smoking, many of them for good. If you want ... Read More
World COPD Day - November 16th
Wednesday November 16, 2005
Organized by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD), the goal of World COPD Day is to raise awareness about COPD in order to prevent and provide better ... Read More
Are You Ready to Quit Smoking?
Tuesday November 15, 2005
According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), one quarter of the adult American population still smokes cigarettes, yet over 70% of those smokers wish they could quit. ... Read More
When Should I Quit Smoking? - How About Now!
Monday November 14, 2005
Nicotine is a powerful addiction. If you've tried to quit smoking and failed, you know how tough it is. Just thinking about quitting is enough to make most smokers edgy. ... Read More
World Diabetes Day - November 14
Monday November 14, 2005
Started by the IDF(International Diabetes Federation) and WHO (World Health Organization), World Diabetes Day has been celebrated every year since 1991 on November 14th. The intention of this ... Read More
How to Develop the Will to Quit Smoking
Saturday November 12, 2005
I want to quit smoking - I know I should quit, but do I feel I MUST quit? I love smoking! I’ll be miserable without my cigarettes. They’ve become a ... Read More
After the Last Cigarette
Thursday November 10, 2005
It is never too late to quit smoking!
If you think that quitting won't make any difference for you, think again. The physical benefits begin within just 20 minutes of your ... Read More
Gay Smoking and Cancer
Wednesday November 9, 2005
From About.com Guide to Gay Life, Ramon Johnson: "Smoke-filled bars and clubs are common hang outs for some gay men. For this reason, according to the American Cancer Society, ... Read More
Diagnosing and Staging Lung Cancer
Wednesday November 9, 2005
Lung cancer often is not discovered until it is in the advanced stages, making treatment less effective. Knowledge of the symptoms that may indicate lung cancer can help a ... Read More
Lung Cancer Personal Accounts: Cheryl's Story - Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Wednesday November 9, 2005
From Cheryl: "Of course I had many reasons why my quits would not work. They were many and varied.
Bottom line: I didn't try hard enough.
The withdrawal was too hard.
... Read More
Light and Dangerous - Leslie Stops Smoking Blog
Tuesday November 8, 2005
From Leslie: "I went out the other night with some colleagues. It started, as these things usually do, with an innocuous glass or two of wine. But the chatter and ... Read More
Quit Smoking 101 - A Free Email Course
Tuesday November 8, 2005
Recovery from nicotine addiction is a process. It doesn't happen overnight, and the more you understand about how the process works, the better you'll be able to navigate your way ... Read More
Are You Planning to Quit Smoking For New Years?
Monday November 7, 2005
About.com Smoking Cessation is looking for a person who plans to quit smoking for New Years and would like to share his or her journey through a weblog on this ... Read More
Am I Too Old to Quit Smoking?
Monday November 7, 2005
I've smoked for most of my life. Is it worth it for me to quit smoking now? When is it too late?
The Benefits Begin When We Quit Smoking...
Monday November 7, 2005
We all expect our health to improve when we quit smoking, but that is just the beginning of this amazing journey. The return on our efforts to kick the habit ... Read More
Why I Quit Smoking - Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Sunday November 6, 2005
From Lane Baldwin: "Why did I finally quit smoking? After years of trying? After years of promising myself I would? After thousands of packs of cigarettes and many more ... Read More
Replacement Therapy - Leslie Stops Smoking Blog
Saturday November 5, 2005
From Leslie: "So what does one do when one quits? For Kerri, it was discovering new hobbies and interests. First it was knitting, then it was running, now she's ... Read More
What are Your Reasons to Quit Smoking?
Saturday November 5, 2005
We all have our reasons to quit smoking. Have you ever listed all of yours out on a piece of paper? From big to small, every reason counts.
Take ... Read More
Lung Cancer Awareness Month - Lung Cancer Risk Reduction
Friday November 4, 2005
Am I at Risk for Lung Cancer?"I smoked for 20 years and quit smoking 6 months ago. What are the chances I'll get lung cancer in the future?"
8 Tips for ... Read More
Prepare to Quit Smoking - A Free Email Course
Thursday November 3, 2005
Nicotine addiction is a tough habit to break. Most smokers spend years wishing they could quit before they're able to find a way to do it.
This free email newsletter course ... Read More
The Jitterbug - Leslie Stops Smoking Blog
Thursday November 3, 2005
From Leslie: "I used cigarettes as 'rewarders', I could sit down and relax with a stick after cleaning out the fridge (or behind it), I could have a few ... Read More
Your Reasons to Quit Smoking
Thursday November 3, 2005
The addiction to nicotine is powerful indeed. If you've tried to quit smoking and failed, you know how tough it is. Just thinking about quitting is enough to make most ... Read More
Lung Cancer Awareness Month - Quit to Live
Tuesday November 1, 2005
This month ABC World News Tonight presents a series aimed at helping people quit smoking called Quit to Live: Fighting Lung Cancer. Reports will focus on smoking cessation, medical ... Read More