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I just quit smoking on January 03, 2012 this was not a New Year's resolution it was just time I finally gave it up. I think after I calculated how much money I was spending on cigarettes, I now understand why I was always broke. I was spending $8.38 for a pack of cigarettes on a daily basis and when I figured the cost per month...then the cost per year...I just finally decided to give it up. I realized I could spend $234.64/month on new clothes or maybe a vacation down the road...or for anything I wanted to buy. I am not going to say I feel Great or alot better...but, I know I did the best thing for my health.
I just quit smoking on January 03, 2012 this was not a New Year's resolution it was just time I finally gave it up. I think after I calculated how much money I was spending on cigarettes, I now understand why I was always broke. I was spending $8.38 for a pack of cigarettes on a daily basis and when I figured the cost per month...then the cost per year...I just finally decided to give it up. I realized I could spend $234.64/month on new clothes or maybe a vacation down the road...or for anything I wanted to buy. I am not going to say I feel Great or alot better...but, I know I did the best thing for my health.
hello my name is antoinette i started smoking 30 years ago...i'm so proud to be a non smoker im less than 1 week of my 1 year anniversary of no cigarettes..i tried all the gadgets, they didnt work for me. 1 year prior to quitting my step dad died a horrible death he had lung cancer and brain cancer..and one night after he passed i had a dream that i was smoking and he was in my dream asking why i was still smoking,he led me to the very room in hospice where he died and i saw him gasping for air..needless to say i awoke and couldnt catch my breath it was a horrible feeling..well i havent touched a smoke since..so if your reading this you just have to quit cold..the cravings and crankyness will pass..good luck
I found that, for me, quitting a little bit at a time was best. After deciding to quit, when I'd wake up in the mornings, about 6:AM, I fought not to reach for that first cigarette, before my feet hit the floor. Instead, I committed not to smoke until 9:00 AM. After a few days, it wasn't so hard to wait. Next, I pushed it to 11:00 AM before that first one of the day. A few days later, it was 1:00 PM, and so on until it was 11:00 PM before I smoked my first cigarette of the day, and the day was over without me having a cigarette. Sure, it took some time, but it's been worth every minute. I smoked after 11:00 PM for about a week before I realized I didn't need to smoke. And with the help of a nagging, precious little grand daughter who spends most nights with me, I was able to just put the posion-sticks down. One thing for sure is that you can't quit quitting! Good luck.
My quit date was November 16, 2011; that is also the day that I had a heart attack. At age 49, I still thought I could get away with it; after all, I exercise, I eat right (most of the time), and I had dropped 50 pounds about eight years ago. It's now been about five weeks, and I must say, I haven't felt this good in a long time. It's amazing what four stents and no smoking can do for you. I will never put another cigarette in my mouth - my mind is made up. If anyone is reading this and thinking of quitting, please, take it to heart; it can happen to you. I can't believe I almost died and that's what it took to quit. I hope this is helpful.
I HAVE ENCOUNTERED WITH SO MANY SMOKERS BUT WHEN MY FATHER EXPIRED DUE TO SMOKING EFFECT ON HEART I DECIDED TO MAKE IT A SOCIAL PROG TO MAKE PEOPLE AN COMMITMENT TO LEAVE SMOKING.ONLY 1. ONE HAS TO PROMISE HE HAS A WISH TO LEAVE SMOKING 2. HIS /HER PARENTS HAS TO ALSO MUST HAS A WISH TO LEAVE SMOKING.3.THEN I ALSO A TAKE APROMISE FROM HIS/HER G UARDINE TO UNDERTAKE THAT THEY WILL BE RESPOSIBLE IF ANYHTING HAPPENED TO HIM /HER IF THEY AGAIN TRY FRO SMOKING.4. THEN I TELL THEM AN 15 MINTUS STORY IN WHICH I OFFER AN CIGRETTE TO SMOKE BUT HE/SHE WILL REFUSE TO SMOKE THEN I AGAIN ASK THEM TO SMOKE IN PVT.PLACE BUT NON TRIED IT.THEN I WILL TELL THEM AN STORY OF AN CHILD IN RAGS WHAT DOES HE DESIRE.......SO ON BUT NON HAS SMOKED SO FAR AFTER HEARING THIS STORY BUT ONLY ONE TRIED HE SUFFERED MANY LOSSES..LIKE IN INCOME AND SOION I WISH FROM UR FORUM PLEASE USE MY TRUE STORIES SAVED MANY FAMILY LIFE AND THEIR LIFE ALSO....MADHU
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!
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