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My last smoke was October 18th at 10:00PM. It has been just over 3 weeks. I have not cheated nor did I wean myself off of them, I quit cold turkey. I started when I was 15 and I am now 29. I always played sports and was very athletic, as I’m getting older, I started to notice I just didn't have the energy to do things that were never really a problem. One day I woke up and just didn't want to smoke. I had just broken up with my boyfriend (who is a chain smoker), my mom was sick, and I had other problems. So, why did I decide to quit smoking under stressful situations? Because there is never going to be a better time than now! I was sick of making excuses. I was about to put my smokes in my purse and looked at them and said NO. If I don't do it now, this feeling will pass and I will continue smoking. Tell everyone you know you quit so they ride you. They don't make it easy for a reason. I hate them now. Focus on everyday and just try to get through it.
I am sitting here reading all the comments, finding parts of my own story in each one.
Today is my quit day, knowing it will be hard at first. Getting through the first day right now is my biggest hurdle, but I know it can be done, I've done it before.
Today new day for a new me. I want to smell again, not have reflux and I want off that CPAP!!!!!
Today is my quit day, knowing it will be hard at first. Getting through the first day right now is my biggest hurdle, but I know it can be done, I've done it before.
Today new day for a new me. I want to smell again, not have reflux and I want off that CPAP!!!!!
I started smoking at the age of 12, and I have tried to quit smoking so many times but, I really liked smoking I guess thats what held me a prisoner for forty-four years. I never inhalded I smoked through my nose, if you can believe that.
My dad died of lung cancer at the age of 57, and thats the age I am now, it was not a very good sight to see. I Prayed to god to strengthen me and help me to stop destroying my body. It has been five and a halve months since I quit smoking. My quit day was March 10, 2011, and I pray that I did not do any damage to my precious body.
My dad died of lung cancer at the age of 57, and thats the age I am now, it was not a very good sight to see. I Prayed to god to strengthen me and help me to stop destroying my body. It has been five and a halve months since I quit smoking. My quit day was March 10, 2011, and I pray that I did not do any damage to my precious body.
I stopped smoking on April 28, 2004 and now I can't believe I ever smoked at all! I was fortunate that my employer offered a "smoking cessation" class which I attended and did so at a time when I actually wanted to quit. I try to encourage others I care about to stop smoking. I have watched my brother die of lung cancer, watched a close friend take his last breath after a battle with cancer and have a close friend who's husband just died of lung cancer. The dangers of smoking are very real. If you have children, or anyone who loves you, ask yourself if you want those people to have to take you to chemo treatments, change your diapers, or clean up your vomit. That is the reality of smoking. If I could stop, anyone can. I was a chain smoker for 20+ years. You only have to go through 3 days of physical withdrawal, then it's your mental choice to smoke or not. Don't stop trying, even if you fail the first time, second time, third time, dont EVER stop trying!
I quit for 30 years due to having too many bouts of walking pneumonia. I started up again after a separation, and have been smoking now for going on three years. I am so angry that I started again. On top of that, I have tried to quit two times since. I find this board and the tools here very inspiring. I want to get back to my healthy, vibrant self. I found a homeopathic tablet that detoxes the nicotine from your system while it give you calming herbs to curb the cravings. You CAN smoke with them unlike with the patch. But I find I almost forget about cigarettes if I take them and just have to keep busy. It's three weeks and you weane off of them. I have three cigarettes left today. I promised myself I would quit last weekend but didn't so I am going to come here and join all of you in chronical my journey. Best of luck to all of you!!! It's a tough road, but we have done it at least once and we can do it again!
Well its been 3 days, I quit cold turkey!! I'm going nuts, the cravings are killing me! I'm a monster to be around when the cravings hit.. I walk outside and look at the spot where I used to sit and lite up and I feel so lost! But damnit I'm gunna do this! I'm 48, I dont want cancer, my kids are thrilled (but im not) haha but I know in the long run I will be so happy! I've lost my sense of smell so bad, I hate that! Cant wait till that comes back, that's what I'm most excited for!
I have quit a few times in the past, once for 5 years. This quit I decided to drink a mixture of water and a splash of cranberry juice to detox my system. Yes, I have been snappy, tired, short and have headaches. But, I have not smoked in 13 days nor will I. I also find keeping a journal very helpful. Yes, I think about ciggs but I dont want one.
I have been a smoker for 40 + years and have tried quitting several times. I really want to get rid of them. I know I would feel so much better. Patches are not an option for me because of a heart murmur. My doctor says I must do it cold turkey. Please give me some ideas as to what I can do.
I discovered that smoking can cause the LES (valve between the stomach and esophagus) to weaken and contribute to acid reflux and heartburn. If you stop smoking, you eliminate one of the possibilities for heartburn also! Worth it!
If I can do it, a woman can!
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