Not Smoking...

[MrJino]

Congrats!
I smoked Reds for 17 or 18 years, quit last december.
I used a high powered vaporizer (18650 battery) with drip atomizer because it was the only vape that replaced the throat hits of cigarettes, those pen vapes are too weak for me to replace actual smoking.
after a week, it'll be easy.

 

[RBR]

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[raptechnician]

OP here...
Just thought I would stop by to say that I just celebrated my 2nd year anniversary being smoke free...
You guys really helped me stay on track at the start...thank you!

 

[raggie33]

cigs killed my mom in a slow aweful way . stay away from them please

 

[scout24]

I smoked a pack a day for a bunch of years as a teen and through my time in the Army. Quit on my youngest son's first birthday. Picked it up again 12 years later as I was getting divorced. Two years ago January and February, I lost my Mother and Grandmother six weeks apart. Mother (age 65) was brain cancer that had spread from her lungs (she smoked her whole adult life.) Grandmother (age 87) was complications from emphysema. (Pack a day of Kent 100's for 50+ years.) 10 liters of oxygen straight from the wall at the hospital and she still couldn't breathe. I quit for good two days before my mother died, my stepfather had sent me a picture of her in her hospital bed with a nurse on either side taking care of her. Still get the odd craving, but so far so good. Hang in there everyone, it's the best decision you'll ever make...

 

[more_vampires]

A deceased relative of mine named Shirley smoked a lot. She quit and 20 years later, died of lung cancer.

 

[Chauncey Gardiner]

cigs killed my mom in a slow aweful way . stay away from them please

Sorry to read about your Mom, raggie33. However, some believe your Mom killed herself by choosing to smoke. Just as my sister did.

~ Chance

 

[WarRaven]

All the men in my elderly part of the family smoked until they were in their late 70s.
When they stopped breathing.

I'm wrestling with it yet.
This thread is good food.

 

[LGT]

I hope all here that have quit have quit for good. I'm only at two months now, but feel better then I have in decades. Also started walking(knees can't handle running anymore) and bike riding on a daily basis, like I used to do. No longer get winded just walking up a few flights of stairs. Good luck to all.

 

[bestellen]

I quit about five years ago (when I was 32). It was hard time for me.

 

[harro]

Sorry to read about your Mom, raggie33. However, some believe your Mom killed herself by choosing to smoke. Just as my sister did.

~ Chance

This is an interesting point you raise, Chance. Along the same lines, my sister and brother in law's ( once BOTH 80 a day smokers, my sister now reformed for about 6 years, brother in law as heavy as ever ) third child has MAJOR INTERNAL HEALTH issues. One being MAJOR cardiac problems, with, I think, about seven open heart ops. She is certainly a member of the 'Zipper Club'. She is now 19 and every day is an ' extra ' bonus. Her mum ( my sis ) smoked right through three pregnancies, despite all the advice against doing so, etc etc. Their heart specialist, whilst not saying directly that the ciggies contributed to, or was directly responsible for these problems, has implied as much.
Interestingly, sis and b.i.l. don't see this point, to this day. This girl, though, has these problems, forever, however long that may be ?! Another case of the bloody things ( smokes ) contributing to someone's eventual early demise, through absolutely no fault of their own. Very frustrating. Meantime, we all wait for that call........
I feel for anyone else in that same boat.

 

[RBR]

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[Trevilux]

I am 39 years old, abut 3 without smoke and..........I feel good!!!!!

 

[LGT]

Two years not smoking.



Cheers

RBR

I'll be there in 18 months
Pack a day for too long.
Smoke free now.

 

[jabe1]

Two years not smoking.



Cheers

RBR

Congrats!
I had my two year October 14th. Cravings still....

 

[bykfixer]

This thread caused me to light one up.

I used to like to freak out Starbucks chide drinker types in restaurants with my cig looking vape-r.

The wife would tell her husband 'that guy is smoking'...then the husband would give me a dirty look...so I'd blow my steam their way. lol.

They'd gather up the kids and as they walked a wide berth around me the wife would say things like 'well I never'...meanwhile their kids were acting like they wanted my autograph...


But then they were banned in restaurants too.

I quit for 6 months...needed blood pressure meds, colesterol pills and zanax. Doc kept upping my doses.
I started back and am off all those pills.

I tip my hat to all who've been successful and all those still trying...avoid caffine. It magnifies cravings big time.

 

[RBR]

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[raptechnician]

Hey guys...Its been a while, but thought I would check in and say everythings going great. Its been 30 months! ...2 and a half years later! I feel great. Cant even imagine smoking now. Love being a non smoker.

Love hearing everybodys stories...
Keep this thread strong, so we can help other people kick the habit.

I remember on like the fifth day or so into quitting...it was my day off and I had the biggest craving. I remember coming here and was touched by the comments....and never gave in to the smokes.

 

[LGT]

As of last month, I'm one year without smoking. At first I tried weaning myself off of the habit, but only two days later it was right back to a pack a day. After only one day of that nonsense, I just quit cold turkey and haven't looked back, though the urge to light one up still hits me every now and again.
If you're thinking about quitting, do it. It'll be one of the best decisions you've ever made.

 

[scout24]

Congrats!!!