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JK	I've done that before... it can be hard!!! Keep it up!!! Good for you!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

curious and want to help	it is like the picture of the frog being swallowed by the bird as its choking it in a last stand of defiance so ya never give up always strive ot do better and be the best you can there is always room for improvment no matter what it may be about right Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

CC	It was 7 years ago and I'm doing fine thanks! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Edwina R	I need help help me please. Oh ya good 4 u. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

WooleyBooley again	Great. Quit 9/25/06. Good for you ! I'm glad I did. Now it bothers me to be around someone that does. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ms.pookie	I quit just over a year ago in November. the smell is just so gross to me now and I feel so much better on my days off. I still have to breathe it in at work and I can tell the difference between days I work and days I don't. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

forexsuccess69	Doing well thanks.. Glad you brought it up .. LOL .. Actually that is probably the only problem I have is when I read about it or see others smoking.. For the most part in todays society they have certainly made it much easier for me to quit smoking because of how society in general treat smokers as second class citizens.. Oh yeah right.. Forgot what I was suppose to be answering. Doing great.. I have quit and had nothing since Sept 2006.. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Nikki	You know I never realized how important this question was...until today. I am 35 and have smoked since I was 17. I just found out that I have the beginning stages of copd. I am starting Chantix as soon as I get the prescription on Monday! For God Sake's smokers, this isn't funny. I used to say "yeah, sure I'll quit!" But this time I have to, it's life or death! Good luck and Congrats to everyone here that quit... I hope it goes well for me to. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

podge	I gave up having been a heavy smoker many years ago. The money I have saved since in real terms would have paid off the Mortgage on a modest house. I also have reason to assume that giving up smoking paid dividends with regard to my health. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kendod	Fine thanks! It's my fourth attempt and I'm pretty sure I've cracked it this time. I've managed a four year break this time. Other attempts have been , 3 years, 9 months & 8 months, respectivly. What makes this time differant is the fact that I did it for ME AND ME ALONE!!! Don't ever lose sight of the fact that you'll be a Nicotine addict for the rest of your life and the secret of resisting the urge is a matter of personal CHOICE. My first time, from 1983 to 1986, was because I live with someone who bullied me into stopping ( my partner at the time ) so ultimatley, when we seperated , I started smoking again. My second was after the birth of my first son in 1989. " I didn't wan't to harm the baby" as I remember trying to convince myself. However, 9 months later , the selfish part of the addiction took over and I basicly didn't give a sh*t about the baby , and begun smoking again. In fact the poor guy had to put up with me smoking in the house all day, or in the confined space of the car up until he was nearly 15 years of age, with a breathing space of 8 months in the nineties sometime when my present partner and I made some kind of pact to give up which she failed miserably at and still smokes today(albeit very lightly). This time however, I am genuinely disgusted by the smell of tobacco fumes and very rarely crave a cigarette. When I do feel like a fag ( maybe once or twice a year) I am very quickley put off by the next person who lights up. I belive that I've managed to achive this by firstly recognising that Iam an addict and always will be . I have therefore always been able to feed my addictive nature with a replacement. This replacement must always have the ability to give you some kind of buzz.( you must remember at this point that your addiction to the tobacco was the buzz however slight it eventually became), but CRUCIALLY this has to be something that is either easier to control and/or less harmful. It's not about being a saint it's about DAMAGE LIMITATION. You have an addictive nature like most of the population. You just happend to get addicted to an extreamly addictive and harmful drug. IT HAS TO BE YOUR CHOICE. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

nosey jay	doing good don't desire it any more .ten years and counting .....so good for you Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Heather S	It will be 1 year in January. Quit cold turkey because I just got tired of it and I haven't looked back. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

michael_w_anderson	Wait a minute. I need to light up this cigarette... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

andy in greece	Want to soon. Well done! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Johnny U	I have quit at least 6 times this year. Using only gum and I always failed. But now I have added a new twist:: Nico Gum and.... suckers, (remember Kojak?) So far going on about 3 weeks, my longest so far this year. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Colin T	80 a day to none 18 years ago no prob i used a hypnotist but I do drink too much still Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

pandora078	1 year and 6 months. quit cold turkey. quit drinking too, because i can no longer stand the stench of the bar. : ) good luck. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

tiger cub due 12/5/09	never started so i can say iv gone 18 yrs wivout fags Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Ozgirl	Congratulations! Gave it up 17yrs ago. Think of all the money I've saved! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Geminat	It's been 10 years for me...I quit cold turkey. the only drawback is weight gain because suddenly your taste buds start working, I had to join a gym. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

+ † + Tobias	Way to go! I quit 4 1/2 years ago- cold turkey...keep up the good work- you can do it :-) Have a blessed weekend :-) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Anthony M	Have smoked for many, many year's, stopped 5 years ago, I had to, because of ANGINA, GOD, I am so pleased I did, I am fitter, breathe Okay, Life is a better, Smoking is a Mugs Game, and it only costs you money you can not afford , TAKE A GRIP, ITS TIME TO QUIT, good luck, and merry Xmas Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Izzy	I gave up smoking Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

noelle_for1	Ok, this one is hitting home, because as we speak, my mother is in the ICU unit, unconcious with tubes sticking out of her, not even able to breath on her own, and the prognosis is grim. My mother was a "die hard" smoker for nearly 60 years, between 1 to 2 packs a day. Now, here she is, dying hard, and I'm fluctuating between wanting her to live at any cost, and almost hoping she'll die now because its so doubtful that she'll have any quality of life from here on out, only to have to go thru this again in a few days, weeks or months. Several friends have asked if there's anything they can do... for the ones who smoke, I've just told them to stop. If they cant do it for their own health, then do it for the people they love. No one should have to go through what my mom is going through, and no one should have to be in the position I'm in now. Dont let the addiction be bigger than you or your will to quit. God bless. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

news hound	Thank you, from all the non smokers keep it up chum for <your healths sake also>. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Ladyfromdrum	After smoking 40 a day Consulate, I packed it in in 1995, and it was the best thing I ever did - ever - in my entire life! Am now totally intolerant of anybody smoking. Talk about the fervour of the converted!!!!!!! I feel SO well. For Pete's sale - there is life after cigarettes - pack it in everybody. IT'S WORTH IT a million times over!!!!!!!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

It's just me	I gave it up about 3 years ago. I gained some weight but I feel better now and I smell better too. At first it was kind of hard but it got better. hang in there... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cope_acetic	38 months and counting. (cold turkey after 27 years) Hang in there...you'll soon be disgusted by it! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

RATZ	I HAD USED TOBACCO PRODUCTS SINCE I WAS 5 OR 6 YEARS OLD, I AM 44 NOW. I QUIT IN JANUARY OF 1996 HAVEN'T HAD ANY SINCE. I'D SAY I'M DOING PRETTY GOOD. I QUIT COLD TURKEY TOO. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kvnrose	One month, one week, six days, 15 hours, 29 minutes and 51 seconds. 1091 cigarettes not smoked, saving $436.87. Life saved: 3 days, 18 hours, 55 minutes. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Quizard	Congratulations! I gave up just before the smoking in public ban. It will be six months on Monday and I smoked for 30 years, If I can do it, anyone can. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No