Smoke Free

Redneckwoman
Redneckwoman Posts: 668 Member
edited September 2024 in Success Stories
As of two days ago I have been smoke free for one year. I quit cold turkey a year ago and I have to say I am very proud of myself. When I decided to quit I didn't tell a soul. It wasn't until 3 days in to it that my better half asked if I needed a pack of smokes. I told him that I didn't. He said that he noticed that I wasn't going outside as much. So with that I told him I quit 3 days before that. And ever since I don't even think about them and that is why I am 2 days late in telling about my success.

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  • mamaturner
    mamaturner Posts: 2,437 Member
    That is awesome!! Congratulations! This is my second attempt and the only time I have a hard time is when I'm drinking socially, which rarely happens!
  • thinkthin79
    thinkthin79 Posts: 23 Member
    I could have NEVER done it cold turkey! I used the gum and it worked very well for me! Congrats on your success!
  • tmwebb
    tmwebb Posts: 21 Member
    That is great. Im quitting too. It's pretty simple for me not to smoke, but when my husband ( truck driver) comes home, it makes it a lot harder.
  • clarabell38
    clarabell38 Posts: 8 Member
    Hi,
    Thats great well done you! im giving the *kitten* up too, went to a meeting tonite.
    Congratulations!
    Clare :)
  • drvvork
    drvvork Posts: 1,162 Member
    :flowerforyou: Wow!!! I'm so envious!!! :sick: I think I've tried everything on the market - even did the cold turkey thing but it just didn't last... :grumble: doesn't mean I've given up the cause though... :happy: Congratulations!!! :flowerforyou: Maybe one of these days I can make a similar announcement... *fingers crossed hoping*
  • lucky1ns
    lucky1ns Posts: 358 Member
    I'll be 2 years next month.

    If anyone needs a great book that made all the difference in the world to me, poke me your email address and I will send it your way.
  • imdamom
    imdamom Posts: 42 Member
    Congrats!! I am 18 months and 6 days smoke free. I wasn't brave enough to go cold turkey like you did. I smoked for almost 23 years and needed some help. I used 1 pack of gum and took it from there.
  • Dukesjourney
    Dukesjourney Posts: 146 Member
    I've almost been smoke free for 6 months, I went cold turkey too, it's gets easier by the day. Well done every1
  • TwentyTen
    TwentyTen Posts: 585 Member
    Impressive. I have tried and failed repeatedly so it is always inspiring to hear from those who have done it. Good job! And thanks for posting.
  • mh3939
    mh3939 Posts: 12 Member
    It's been 2 years and 6 months since I picked up a cig! I used Nicoderm CQ, and I followed the 9 week plan. The plan gradually reduces nicotine, and as a result, your withdraw symptoms are almost non-existent. However, in the end ,it's up to you to stay motivated and stay quit. There are more deaths related to smoking than there are being a few pounds overweight.
  • vhuber
    vhuber Posts: 8,779 Member
    Good job Kel !! You make me more proud each day with all the great things you do!!! Way to go! That is something I have not done for at least 20 years! I hate it!!!
  • DancingHeidi
    DancingHeidi Posts: 2 Member
    That's awesome and inspirational. It has been 19 days for me... So far so good though! Using this site to keep from coping by eating everything in sight!
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