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In reply to the discussion: One year ago, today [View all]Figarosmom
(1,679 posts)44. 15 years
And I did it pretty much by myself. But it was only because I had a really bad
bought of flu for a couple weeks where I couldn't smoke and the had no wish to. So when I got better I just never bought any more. Congrats on your achievement and take the credit. I've known people with all the help who still didn't quit. So fortitude and desire is the biggest part of making it.
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Similar story here. My dad stopped smoking after about 50 years in 1990 and lived another 19 years.....
Bengus81
20 hrs ago
#31
Two points about smoking. The first has always generated an unanswered question in my mind. The second was my.......
usaf-vet
19 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
21 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
3 hrs ago
#75
I have read most successful quitters failed at least once before. Anyone can quit
Bernardo de La Paz
21 hrs ago
#17
Yes, believing in yourself is key. Positive outlook can be learned and is self-sustaining. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
21 hrs ago
#20
I lost count of the number of times I tried to quit and the number of methods...
Native
19 hrs ago
#42
Congrats! Stay determined. Best thing you could do for your health and wallet
judesedit
20 hrs ago
#29
CONGRATS!! Question for baby boomers...How many of you NEVER smoked because of your parents smoking?
Bengus81
20 hrs ago
#32
Good for you, and continued success......I quit 5-2-2005. Was gonna be retiring in 2006
a kennedy
19 hrs ago
#40