I Quit Smoking

Each person who quits makes that path that much easier to travel for the next person who wants to go there. Make no mistake tobacco is a deadly addiction. When I quit I already knew it was possible because I had seen other people do it. Simply knowing that it is possible makes it a viable choice. Yes withdrawal is hard but it does not last forever. Nothing beats the power of example.

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will999 · 70-79, M

Hi again MissingNotes. No I am not a doctor. I am an extremely grateful ex- smoker. No cravings anymore and not a moments regret that I quit. It would be better not to start but try telling that to a nineteen year old. I have spent hours reading about the mechanism of addiction on the internet. If a doctor or qualified professional challenged my understanding of it I would not bother to argue with them. I would ask their success rate in helping people to quit. You do not need expert qualifications to beat tobacco addiction. You need to know and believe that it is possible. Some people call that faith. My underlying point is that it will take time. We need to be prepared to tolerate the cravings for a time while our brain adjusts.