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I have been smoke free for 17 days...it is amazing how much a small little thing can have such control over somebody's body and mind...It has been a tough journey from cravings...anxiety...depression and crying, but just the will-power and strength you can gain is overall AMAZING!!!...I pray to god everyday to give me strength and he does...I will not pick up another cigarette again! I smoked for 7 years and I used it as a crutch..I now smell better and breath fresh air! Keep going everyone! We can do this!! :)

Nicole from Pennsylvania

I posted last June that I had quit smoking, again. It lasted about 2 weeks and I lit up again. So disappointed in myself. I never gave up though. Again I went 2 weeks a few days here and there. Today I am on day 100 of being nicotine free. I love it! It's a whole new life! I did it cold turkey. The withdrawal was nothing new, considering how many times I had tried to quit before. It is truly a day to day journey. I can take a deep breath at will, no anxiety, I am sleeping better, my hair and clothes, don't stink. Oh, how I fooled myself that no one could smell me after a cigarette! My complexion has improved. There are too many good things about quitting to mention. I no longer dread my cardio workout. Oh, by the way ladies, I haven't gained even 1 pound! It can be done with exercise and watching what is eaten. Everything in moderation. Again, it can be done. Don't let weight keep you from quitting smoking. I keep my eyes on my goal, to continuing to be a non smoker. Believe it or not, I CAN handle stress better! that one floored be. I encourage everyone to set your goal and follow through. Enough beating ourselves up. FREEDOM! It is worth it! Blessings to all!

Ruby from North Dakota

My husband's heart attack made me to stop smoking! It has been two week's now that we have not smoked those, icky, nasty, smelly, and tary things. We DO NOT MISS THEM!

Patti from Wisconsin

Dear Steven from California. Congratulations on reaching 4 Days. I am finishing Day 3 (Quit Attempt #12). My last attempt was three years ago, before that three years, as well. Stay focused with Just Today. Just for Today, stay pure and clean. Tomorrow, repeat. And, never, never take another puff. For me, "I am a smoker, I just chose not to smoke today" Hope this helps, Kim

Kim, aged 45 from Maryland

I tried to quit for 10 years without much success. How did I quit? COLD TURKEY! Very Easy! Why was it easy? I think I was ready. I really believe that you have to be ready to quit to be successful. I tried everything. I started to smoke ultra light cigarettes and then switched to Capri Ultra Lights. I smoked those tiny cigarettes for a year and on December 31st, I told myself that I would no longer smoke starting the New Year. I have been smoke free for 7 months. Quitting is hard. If I can do it, I know everyone can quit smoking. I was a hard core smoker. I couldn't even sleep or start my day without a cigarette. You really have to quit on your own terms. Good Luck!

Hannah from New York

I quit 2 days ago, attempt number 3 in the past month. Have to do it, I'm 43 been smoking 30 years a half pack a day. Maybe a bit more on the weekends. Got pneumonia earlier this year, dr said I wouldn't be so lucky with a negative lung x-ray next time. 6 months later I got pneumonia again, cat-scan said no lung cancer. He looked at me that time and said that was my get out of jail free card..heed the warning. I am but it sucks. Oh well..has to be done. Can't believe a cancer scare and I still smoked.

Kristen from Arizona

Hypnosis really worked for me, I know it sounds extreme but it was really effective for me. It was a gradual process but worked so much better than any nicotine patch for me!

Cassie from California

It wasn't hard to quit smoking. It was hard to make the decision to quit. The problem was, I LIKED smoking! I liked the sensation when the smoke hit my lungs. I liked all the fiddling around with lighters and the package - it was a sensory experience. I tried cutting back, switched to 'light' brands, smoked only half a cigarette, etc. One day I just decided I was tired of smelling like an ash tray and I threw them away and never smoked again. I was 35. I'm now 57. I'm not saying there weren't some times when I thought a cig would be nice - like when my dad died - but I haven't had bronchitis in over 20 years. My clothes smell good. My hair smells fresh. There are no small burns in my clothes. My sense of smell is much improved. Now the smell of cigarettes actually offends me. In the end, it's been worth the trip.

Pat from Arizona

I quit today. Thanks!

Anonymous from Arizona

If you try to quit and it doesn't work, don't give up. Quitting is very hard. Think about why quitting didn't work for you. Only YOU know why you like to smoke, and only YOU can figure out what it will take for you to quit. Start thinking about what you can do to help yourself quit for good. Try quitting again in a few weeks and use what you learned from your first experience to make it work the second time.

Jehnavi from Florida

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