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I smoked on and off from the age of 20 to about 38, only quitting for about 1 year. I averaged a half pack/day.
I quit for 4 years between the age of 38-42 and then picked up smoking for 1 year after my mother died from the stress.
I recently quit again on Aug. 25th -so I am about 3 and 1/2 months smoke free.
I started a big change jar where I toss all my change now. It is always full since I don't buy cigs.
Cigarettes here in Japan where I live are now about $5.00 or so.
The most difficult trigger to overcome for me is when I am away from my family and drinking in a bar or similar recreational situation.
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