QUITTING......

Ireshgurl
Ireshgurl Posts: 559
edited October 3 in Chit-Chat
6 months ago today, I finally quit smoking for good. It was a tough battle, but I finally won in the end. It was something I had been trying to do unsuccessfully for a few years. Every once in a while I would decide it was time to quit because of all the health reasons and of course, the cost. However, i would unfortunately fail. After getting asthma and the cost of a pack kept rising, I decided it was definately time to quit. I went to my Dr and got a prescription for Welbutrin. Cold turkey was NOT for me, as my poor hubby could tell you. Finally, on March 30th I didn't pick up a cigarette in the AM and haven't since!! But don't think that i don't still crave a cigarette, bc believe me i do!! My new job is extremely stressful at some points (though there's no reason it should be) and I think about having one, but of course I don't because I remember all the reasons I quit, cost being the biggest reason, lol. Happy 6 month anniversary to me!!! Now time to go get my nails done and do some window shopping!!!
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  • 3ball
    3ball Posts: 338
    Congrats, and way to go!
  • kms1981
    kms1981 Posts: 207 Member
    yay for you and all those around you! best gift to give yourself!
  • Meggles63
    Meggles63 Posts: 916 Member
    That's awesome! Congratulations. It really is one day at a time. I've been smoke free now for almost 10 years, and it DOES get easier, trust me!
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    Congratulations:flowerforyou:
  • simplyychaos
    simplyychaos Posts: 53
    very inspiring. I'm strongly considering going to my doctor back home during winter break for some sort of perscription to help me stop. At 19, I find it really sad that I can't deny that I'm addicted. Every time I try to stop I find a reason to buy "just one" more pack...
    Thank you for sharing
  • mshannahb
    mshannahb Posts: 1
    I quit on March 17! Doesn't it feel great?
  • cnsmith2
    cnsmith2 Posts: 539 Member
    SUPER huge kudos and congratulations to you. :)
  • Pancake86
    Pancake86 Posts: 94
    Congrats, im still struggling i can't seem to have a few drinks without the horrible things! Good to hear of your success makes me want to try and quit for good again!
  • CJK1959
    CJK1959 Posts: 279 Member
    Congrats to you! I also quit smoking this year (january 31st) and there are days that I really want one still, but ultimately we know it's better for our health (and pockets) to be done with it! I never thought I could do it....but hey, stranger things have happened.
  • FrozenTundra511
    FrozenTundra511 Posts: 206 Member
    Congrats! I went with Chantix for 2 1/2 weeks and have been smoke free for 4 1/2 years. Toughest thing in the world.
  • dakmom
    dakmom Posts: 18 Member
    Congratulations on quitting smoking! I quit in June 2010, but used Nicorette gum to help, which certainly took the edge off. Keep up the good work!!!!!! You should be very proud of yourself!!!!
  • reese66
    reese66 Posts: 2,920 Member
    Congratulations!!! Working on three years here :)
  • welcomenuts
    welcomenuts Posts: 104 Member
    I quit about 6 months ago as well! Hooray for all of us!
    I feel so much better now and love that I don't smell like the bottom of an ashtray. :wink:
  • SeasideOasis
    SeasideOasis Posts: 1,057 Member
    CONGRATS!! I stopped about 2 1/2 to 3 years ago and it was the best decision of my life. I'm glad you have been able to accomplish this!
  • sporter5
    sporter5 Posts: 71 Member
    Wow,, I don't even know you but you need to know how inspiring that is! I need to quit,, no, if ands or buts about it but,,,, I am full of excuses. Now it is that I always gain weight (LOTS) so this is my first step,, I will lose weight while changing my eating habits. Learn how to snack "appropriately" . Then I WILL quit smoking!! Baby steps :)

    Good JOB!
  • RocketsGirl75
    RocketsGirl75 Posts: 648
    happy anniversary and great job!! it is very hard to do...I stopped 3 1/2 years ago...fell off the wagon about a month ago but moved past that day and haven't had one since! so kuddos to you!

    :drinker:
  • elizahbeth
    elizahbeth Posts: 21
    Good going!

    I'm smoke free for over 20 years now. After the first year was over, the cravings were entirely gone, I've rarely thought of picking one up again.

    Happy you; to have joined the nicotine free crowd!
  • craft338
    craft338 Posts: 870 Member
    YAYYYY 5 MONTHS FOR ME TODAY!!!!

    GOOD JOB!!!
  • MissMaryMac33
    MissMaryMac33 Posts: 1,433 Member
    Congrats, im still struggling i can't seem to have a few drinks without the horrible things! Good to hear of your success makes me want to try and quit for good again!

    Quit drinking :)
  • nalia08
    nalia08 Posts: 252
    Congrats! I hope that this story inspire others to quit!!!
  • MissMaryMac33
    MissMaryMac33 Posts: 1,433 Member
    Congrats!

    I quit 4 years ago cold turkey after about 30 years of smoking -- definitely not easy and I feel your pain -- and your pride in making it for 6 months!

    Welcome to the land of ex-smokers -- we're the ones who hold our nose when you walk by stinking of cigs and are thankful you can't smoke in restaurants and bars anymore! :)
  • fabulousfebe
    fabulousfebe Posts: 204
    CONGRATULATIONS!! You are an inspiration!:flowerforyou:
  • KateHubb
    KateHubb Posts: 366 Member
    THAT IS FABULOUS!!! Your lungs are thanking you I'm sure and I bet your workouts are easier also. You should be very proud!!!! :flowerforyou:
  • mevalentina
    mevalentina Posts: 362 Member
    Congratulations on your achievement. That is amazing and it does get easier the longer you are stopped. I personally know how hard it is to quit smoking. I quit 4 1/2 years ago after being a smoker for over 15 years. It was the hardest thing I have ever done, and even to this day I still crave one every now and then, but I have to stay strong for my family and my health (I also have asthma so smoking is really, really bad for me) It took me getting put into the hospital for a week, and the doctor telling me that I would end up with COPD at 30 if I didn't stop smoking. Every week I still put the money I would have spent on cigs in my savings account and at the end of the year me and my hubby take a wonderful vacation just the two of us it's great..
  • franciscoj1
    franciscoj1 Posts: 25
    Congratulations on 6 months! I'm STILL craving every single day after over a year without a cigarette. I stopped the moment I found out I was pregnant with my son. He was all the inspiration I needed! Now that I'm no longer pregnant though, it is definitely harder to resist. Every day is a battle, but I'm not giving up. Good luck to you!
  • Chef2B
    Chef2B Posts: 9
    That's great!!!! It's almost been a year for me. I decided to make last Thanksgiving my last day. Honestly, I've broke down 3 different times within the year, but it would only be just one at those times. I've realized now that "buzz" you get when you haven't smoked in a while, doesn't feel as good when you don't continue smoking. But I've learned too that I feel much better not going back even when I did break down.
    Now that it's been a long time since I've had one, and I've been working out more, it makes me feel so much better about myself that the only reason I'm tired while working out is because I'm putting a lot of effort into it, and not because I don't have the lung capacity.


    Congrats to you!! and keep on strong!!!
  • getitamb
    getitamb Posts: 2,019 Member
    Congrats ! I quit this year too. The last time I smoked was April 2011. But it was only a little. I tried to workout the next day and it was so horrible I said I would never do it again. I like to give 110 percent and I just can't do it smoking.
  • luv_lea
    luv_lea Posts: 1,094 Member
    Yay! Wtg!
  • nettie1969
    nettie1969 Posts: 107
    Awesome job ... all of you that have managed to kick the habit and stay off it.

    Just like my dieting attempts so has been my quit journey. i did just stop one day and stayed smoke free for 6 years but had a car accident and started again (that was 15 years ago now) and keep promising myself that i will quit. yes, tried Zyban and Chantrix and neither was any good for me so cold turkey it will be.

    I have set myself a challenge to have quit by Christmas this year. Mainly focussing on getting my eating under control (I don't eat regularly enough) and on top of my health (anxiety disorder which the doctor recommends I do not quit smoking just yet) then will tackle the nasty bugga's.

    Any other smokers thinking about quitting or trying, feel free to friend me and we can do it together...Nothing like a public challenge to keep you focussed!

    All support greatly appreciated. And again well done (sorry for hi-jackiing your thread :flowerforyou: )
  • cheri868
    cheri868 Posts: 77
    Congrats, I also stopped smoking for a litlle over a month and half now and going strong. Having difficulty with the eating though, but trying to keep on track as best I can.
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