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When I woke up that morning, I had one cigarette left in the pack. I smoked that cigarette at about 9:00 and decided not to go to the store for another pack. I still have not bought any more cigarettes, nor have I smoked any cigarettes. I still get tempted now and then, but I continue to decide not to buy cigarettes. I don't take credit for this; all credit goes to a counsellor at the VA named Ariel, a drug called Chantix, and Susan's love. One year smoke free!!
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Similar story here. My dad stopped smoking after about 50 years in 1990 and lived another 19 years.....
Bengus81
18 hrs ago
#31
Two points about smoking. The first has always generated an unanswered question in my mind. The second was my.......
usaf-vet
17 hrs ago
#38
I've read that 25 years smoke free is as good as never-smoked for the body. . . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
19 hrs ago
#19
You are a great role model on this! My mother quit smoking in her 40s and died in her 90s.
Bernardo de La Paz
1 hr ago
#75
I have read most successful quitters failed at least once before. Anyone can quit
Bernardo de La Paz
19 hrs ago
#17
Yes, believing in yourself is key. Positive outlook can be learned and is self-sustaining. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
19 hrs ago
#20
I lost count of the number of times I tried to quit and the number of methods...
Native
17 hrs ago
#42
Congrats! Stay determined. Best thing you could do for your health and wallet
judesedit
18 hrs ago
#29
CONGRATS!! Question for baby boomers...How many of you NEVER smoked because of your parents smoking?
Bengus81
18 hrs ago
#32
Good for you, and continued success......I quit 5-2-2005. Was gonna be retiring in 2006
a kennedy
17 hrs ago
#40