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Debbi Quit Smoking One Year Ago
A personal quit smoking story from About.com Smoking Cessation forum member Debbi, who quit smoking one year ago.
Susie's Quit Smoking Story
Personal quit smoking stories are powerful motivators to help us finally shed nicotine addiction, once and for all. Read Susie's quit smoking story and let it inspire success for you too.
"One year ago, on July 10, 2004 at 10:32PM I quit."
"Try. It’s a word we use a lot. For many things, trying is all that counts. For this terrible addiction of cigarette smoking, trying just doesn’t cut it."
Luisa's One Year Smoke Free Milestone
"I started smoking at the tender age of 16. Everyone in my family smoked; both my parents and my three older sisters, so I guess I was doomed, particularly back in the '70's, when smoking was seen as a sign of "maturity"."
Cindy's One Year Milestone
"I promised my kids I would quit when I was 50 and I would be 51 on my next birthday, July 4th."
A Message to Those Who "Can't" Quit Smoking
Open heart surgery convinced Walt that he was going to quit smoking, once and for all. Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, and the leading cause of death caused by smoking. Smoking is hard on the heart.
Terri's Quit Smoking Story
When Terri quit smoking and began the work of shedding nicotine addiction, smoking cessation opened a up a new world for her.
One Year Smoke-Free - Marah's Quit Smoking Story
When we quit smoking, getting support and encouragement from others who know what we're going through means so much. Marah found the help she needed to succeed at the Smoking Cessation forum here at About.com
Hank Quit Smoking One Year Ago
"The early days of my quit were by far the most difficult. Conquering the physical dependence on nicotine is not easy (he said, preaching to the choir). Armed with nothing more than ice water and an unshakable resolve, I detoxed alone, not even informing friends and family (other than my wife), that I had quit smoking."
One Year Smoke-Free - Karen's Story
Reflecting back on this past year, is to look back at a year of transformation. Little did I know when I made the decision to quit smoking, what a profound effect it would have on my entire life and who I am.
Larry's One Year Smoke-Free Milestone
"People ask if I quit smoking cold turkey or did I use a quit aid. I tell them my quit aid for the first week or two was a debilitating illness brought on by 50 years of smoking. It made the thought of lighting up not quite physically impossible, but at the very minimum, revolting. Certainly not the ideal quit aid a nicotine addict should look forward to."
One Year Smoke Free!
On August 5, 2006, I had one last cigarette that I hoped and prayed with all my heart would be the last cigarette of my life.
One Year Smoke Free - Betty's Story
"I never really thought about quitting, and didn't start worrying until the information began to come out about the medical links to smoking. Even then, it didn't worry me enough."
Bella's One Year Smoke Free Milestone
"I was tired of the smell of cigarette smoke in my house, in my car, on my clothing...everywhere. I was put off by the rising prices of cigarettes and the growing social stigma that is now attached to smoking. But more than these annoyances, I was afraid. I was afraid that my life was in danger and that I’d permanently damaged my greatest tool as a teacher...my voice."
Tiffany Quit Smoking One Year Ago
"Smoking didn't just hurt my health, it took time from my daughter, my husband, my friends, my responsibilities, my sleep, my eating, my shows, and of course from my exercising capacity."
One Year Smoke Free!
"I had been smoking on and off (mostly on) for forty-five years. In 1985 I quit smoking through the SmokeEnders program. At that time I was a three pack a day smoker. I didn't smoke for twelve years and I offically considered myself a non-smoker."
One Year Smoke Free
"Quitting smoking is a process. I know that that there is no one ultimate “arrival”, but rather a whole series of arrivals through time...little victories...moment to moment...day to day...week to week...month to month...and without doubt, year to year."
Ben's One Year Milestone
"I credit most of my success on something that I was denying for years, that my smoking was just a bad habit and not an addiction. I used to avoid new quitters at all costs and would change the tv channel at the first sign of a non-smoking add or NRT. Plain old denial."
Jenny's One Year Smoke Free Milestone
"Today, I am so proud of having quit smoking for one full year. Here are some techniques that I used to help me get through the tough days in the beginning and not-so-beginning of my quit."
Ellen Quit Smoking One Year Ago
"I would always see the saying “it gets better.” At first, I hated that saying. I felt awful - if this was what it felt like to quit smoking, how in the heck was this going to get better?"
One Year Smoke Free!
"I started smoking when I was 20. I remember making myself smoke because I thought it was something I needed to do. I recall a close friend at the time saying to me "Artie, why are you smoking? You look stupid." If only I would've listened."
Robert Celebrates One Year Smoke Free
"I don't ever want to go back to the bondage that I was in before, because freedom is so much better!"
Karen's One Year Smoke Free Milestone
"Before I began this significant voyage twelve months ago, I never would have believed I could attain my ultimate goal. You see, sacrifice and patience have never been my strong suits and as anyone here can tell you, these attributes play a huge part in achieving a successful quit."
Liz Reaches One Year Smoke Free
"Not smoking is the nicest thing I’ve ever done for myself – and so many people say how much better I look. My skin is clearer and my face uncreases more quickly in the morning!"
Kat Quit Smoking
"When I think about how amazing things have become since I quit smoking, I realize that my entire life has changed for the better. I can't point out one thing here or there that has improved...literally everything has."
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