Did you ever quit smoking if so for how long?

[philipma1957]

Today Feb 29 is my 28 th year of not smoking tobacco.

1996 to 2024

Saved lots of coin and better health so far.

Plus I have an anniversary on Feb 29th.

quit today and you can also have a Feb 29 anniversary.

[paid2]

Today Feb 29 is my 28 th year of not smoking tobacco.

1996 to 2024

Saved lots of coin and better health so far.

Plus I have an anniversary on Feb 29th.

quit today and you can also have a Feb 29 anniversary.

Congrats philipma!!!

I smoke a lot, like really a lot... Where I live cigarettes cost less than 2usd per pack, you can smoke almost everywhere even at restaurant, it is difficult to forget the existence of tobacco.
I am dreaming of stopping this shit to be honnest, but so far I never succeed for more than a month    I feel guilty to continue, but at the same time I know no one could stand me if I stop, I become over nervous after 3-4 hours without a cigarette.

Happy 29th February to you man, you're strong!

[bitterguy28]

Congrats Man , I am a long way to go breaking your years  of being quitter as I have stopped in 2016 means have only 8 years now but since I am serious in this quitting in the next 20 years I will be also getting my 28 anniversary , actually mine is October 19(my eldest sons Birthday) , its hard when starting but after years of being smoke free , Now i hate smelling  smokes from cigars .

[paid2]

Congrats for your 8 first years bitterguy28 !

How do you guys handle situations like people smoking around you? How long does it take to be able to stand near them without wanting to light on a cig?

[Cryptsafe]

Today Feb 29 is my 28 th year of not smoking tobacco.

1996 to 2024

Saved lots of coin and better health so far.

Plus I have an anniversary on Feb 29th.

quit today and you can also have a Feb 29 anniversary.

Congratulations on your Anniversary.
I have never smoked all my life and I do not think I will do that any time sooner. Health otherwise, it is not advisable to do as there are lots of consequences attached when one smokes and get to the point of smoking uncontrollable.
I have friends that smokes, and I have never done such in my life before and I am happy and healthy. I have been able to stay healthy and maintain a good life style.

[TomPluz]

Smoking now considered the top enemy against our health and that is the reason there is a big war against smoking for years now. The thing is that smoking is bad and even majority of smokers know this fact...so they tried so many ways and means to quit the bad habit only to return after some time. Sadly this is a very addictive habit and one that can surely define one's health for the rest of his life...and another sad thing is that smoking can also be affecting people around the smoker, not to mention its contribution to air pollution, of course. So congratulations to people who made it...kicked the habit for good and for those who failed there is no harm in trying again and again so never give up. Your life is worth more...much, much more compared to smoking.

[Crwth]

Personally, my experience with smoking was just a phase in my life, it was like last 2016, and never smoked again. I think when you have improved, that's what matters and understand why you shouldn't do it anymore.

Congratulations OP! Don't have Feb 29 anniversary yet to celebrate lol

[Sim_card]

You the man @philipma1957. You have finally overcome the addiction of smoking cigs. I was smoking cigs before, but Iwas able to say No to smoking, after a lot of attempts of quitting, and finally I was able to. It is always difficult to stop what you are addicted to, but only with self determination before it can be achieved. Those my smoking days were fun to me, as a teenager that started smoking early.

[DragonF]

It is better late than never, a very Big Congratulations!!!

Voted quit for under a month. I have stayed a month without smoking and that’s because I met someone who at that time I was so in love with her and she asked me to quit smoking to have a chance so I did. Stayed a month without smoking but when she told me that she was betrothed to someone I couldn’t bear the shock so I resorted to smoking as a coping mechanism and still date I smoke.

I would appreciate it if you edit this post and include how you managed to quit because I have tried to quit but it is so difficult. Each time I quit I easily get triggered to smoke especially when I am lonely and pissed off. I am not happy smoking but how do I stop has been a very hard nut to crack.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

Actually, I do not smoke, but I have helped others stop smoking using my ways. So all I had to do was provide them help with a plan to stop smoking and always be there to support them while they are working on it, as well as help them by finding what will distract them from smoking like exercise, job opportunities because some people who are smoking is not actually their mind to smoke, but because of frustration in life and the high cost of things, they go into smoking just to clear their heads from thinking and from there, they become addicted and it makes them not to eat properly too, so I will also provide foods stuff for them if I have or encourage them to eat healthy

[JoyMarsha]

Congratulations Philipma for quitting smoking for about 28 years without falling back into it. Not everybody can do it by sticking to the rule of staying away from tobacco smoking when they are young.

Smoking is a habit that I am sure that I wouldn't in any way think of doing because I wasn't brought up that way and it wasn't part of my lifestyle I will long to have for myself now and in the future.

[Rubel007]

Personally, my experience with smoking was just a phase in my life, it was like last 2016, and never smoked again. I think when you have improved, that's what matters and understand why you shouldn't do it anymore.

Actually we all know about smoking but still we are addicted to it. However, I have seen many people who have returned to a normal life after a long period of smoking. They have been able to lead a smoke free life. I personally don't smoke. I can't stand the smell of smoke. If someone tries to smoke in front of me I advise him to avoid it as much as possible. But I know the people who are addicted here will not obeyed my suggestion. Because breaking this habit is not an easy task. Here, if a smoker does not take such a decision on his own, then he can never be recovers.

[philipma1957]

Personally, my experience with smoking was just a phase in my life, it was like last 2016, and never smoked again. I think when you have improved, that's what matters and understand why you shouldn't do it anymore.

Actually we all know about smoking but still we are addicted to it. However, I have seen many people who have returned to a normal life after a long period of smoking. They have been able to lead a smoke free life. I personally don't smoke. I can't stand the smell of smoke. If someone tries to smoke in front of me I advise him to avoid it as much as possible. But I know the people who are addicted here will not obeyed my suggestion. Because breaking this habit is not an easy task. Here, if a smoker does not take such a decision on his own, then he can never be recovers.

yeah never start never get addicted will save time and money for you.

I began at 13 and stopped at 39

So I smoked for 26 years about 9500 days around 1 1/2 packs a day a total of 14250 packs and maybe 285,000 cigarettes scary when you add it up.

Do not get started is my best advice.

[hugeblack]

So I smoked for 26 years about 9500 days around 1 1/2 packs a day a total of 14250 packs and maybe 285,000 cigarettes scary when you add it up.

An amazing story. I have friends who started smoking 10 years ago, and every year they say it is the last year, but they continue. What is the thing that pushed you to change? I think it will be a strong motivation to make you change.

Off-topic, I would like to know your outlook on life before and after 1990 in terms of quality of life, average wages, costs of living, etc., compared to the opportunities available now and quality of life.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

Congratulations on your Anniversary.
I have never smoked all my life and I do not think I will do that any time sooner. Health otherwise, it is not advisable to do as there are lots of consequences attached when one smokes and get to the point of smoking uncontrollable.
I have friends that smokes, and I have never done such in my life before and I am happy and healthy. I have been able to stay healthy and maintain a good life style.

Thus, I'm wondering how you've able to stay so devoted to not smoking despite having friends that do. Did you ever consider giving in and trying it, or were you always strongly opposed to it? It takes a lot of self-control and effort to say no to something that everyone else is doing. Making health-conscious decisions is a key element of living a happy and meaningful life. And I completely agree with you regarding the harmful impacts of smoking, which may have a serious impact on your health and is not something anyone should do.