What ACTUALLY made you quit?

[bobjay]

I'm curious to know about other peoples' stories. It's been just over a week since my last smoke, and I was thinking about what it was that ACTUALLY made me quit today--the straw that broke the camel's back. The strange thing is that I can't really find an answer. I remember lying in bed after having smoked my last cigarrette, contemplating quiting right before falling asleep, much I like I had many other times. I remember saying to myself, "Okay, why not try. Just humor yourself and see how far you can go without one." 

I didn't think anything of it and went to bed that night fully expecting to wake up feeling like shit and reaching for the coffee and cigarettes, but for whatever reason, when the alarm went off the next morning I stuck with it. I'm blown away by how the mind works sometimes. 

Anyways, just curious to know what was going through your mind when you finally decided to quit. Hope you're all doing well and staying strong!

[Dotgirl_1-28-16]

Great blog! I knew I didnt want to smoke, I didnt think I could stop. Then I found this site and the answer to my question "how do I quit" it was simple. Just never take another puff, just say NO, N.O.P.E., SINAO...and I keep saying NO so far its working. Congrats on your awesome quit!

[RachelMB]

Good morning-

I simply was tired of smoking!  I had told myself a hundred times that I was going to quit.  I was the only one out of all my friends and family that smoked.  I was tired of sneaking off to smoke and missing life.  I was tired of letting something that kills you control me.  I just didn't want to be chanined down by them anymore.  I may still be smoking if I had not found this site.  The support here has been invaluable to my quit.  I'm only 15 days in, but I know I can do this. 🙂

Congrats on your quit-we are all so proud of you! 🙂  Have an amazing smoke-free day my friend!

[JonesCarpeDiem]

A friend asked me if I would quit to influence and help his older brother quit. I didn't commit to quitting but I told him I would consider it. For 4 weeks I told myself to wait a little longer when I wanted to smoke. My intake went down to 1/4 of normaql in those 4 weeks. Never counted. Never stressed. I had proven I didn't need to smoke just because I thought I did. I quit the folowing Tuesday, the day after New Years when I smoked my last cigarette.

[MePlus3]

I was tired of it but what broke the camel's back was the 3rd degree from my 5 year old daughter everytime I lit up. "That stink" "I thought you were going to stop" " you don't NEED those things" etc I thought about her and how I wouldn't want her to pick up that habit because she saw me doing it. Then it would be me begging her. I wanted to stop for us. It took a bit of practice for me because those "just one" moments sucked but what helped me was when I slipped with one I jumped right back into quitting now I'm 41 days in and SINAO for me!

[Thomas3.20.2010]

On March 14, 2010 I was diagnosed with COPD. I set my Quit Date for March 20 - First Day of Spring - and smoked the half pack I had during those 6 days. 

Haven't smoked a Sickerette since! 

[YoungAtHeart]

Health issues forced me to confront this addiction head on.

Nancy

[NewMe]

I quit after being told I had suffered a minor heart attack and had to confront my own denial that said I could be one that did not suffer any major illness due to smoking. I think most of us started smoking in our teens when we really believe ourselves to be invincible. It is not true. If you can quit forever before it affects your health you will do yourself and your loved ones a huge favor. Not to mention the fortunes most of us spent poisoning ourselves, or all the time we lost with family and friends because we had to go away from the crowd in order to feed the addiction. And more.

[crazymama_Lori]

I quit because of several factors, tired of daily headaches, my back hurting from damaged discs, wheezing, problems getting up stairs from shortness of breath, increasing dizzy spells and the amount of money I was spending smoking

[Daniela2016]

Getting 2 upper respiratory infections in a row did it for me.  I had attempted to quit many times before, but when I had a hard time inhaling clean air, I knew forcing cigarette smoke in my already sick lungs was not doing me any good.  I quit on my own, 45 days into it I came here, and got all the support one needs to retrieve one's freedom!

Welcome, you made the right choice!  Make sure to read everything you can about nicotine addiction, it will help you, guide you through the early phases of your quit!

[kristen-9-7-15]

I was a closet smoker, broke, and disgusted with myself.  I hated being a smoker.  I never saw myself as a smoker until i quit.  Weird huh?

[brittann3]

I've tried several times in the past to quit but I think it was always for someone else. I never felt like I "wanted" to quit. My last attempt was 4 years ago while I was in respiratory therapy school (ironic huh?) and I slipped after the tornado that came through Tuscaloosa where I live... I worked as a respiratory therapist/sleep tech for 2 years and watched people come in with lung problems and on oxygen and I knew that would be me if I didn't stop. Yet, it still wasn't enough for me to try. I turned 31 this year and I've always said I wanted to stop before I decided to start a family. So, when I had to have my wisdom teeth removed last month and told not to smoke for at least a week to avoid dry socket I figured now was as good as time as any. and today is day 17. 🙂

[maryfreecig]

Thanks for sharing. Keep coming back...keep working it. I quit because I saw the insanity of spending willingly on cigarettes day after day, but was especially hesitant to spend on something that was good for me--that was three years ago.

[Sootie]

I got tired of it.........

Do I have enough cigarettes?

Do I have a lighter, matches?

Will there be a place I can smoke?

Will there be time to smoke between this and that?

The money, the candles to cover the smell, the constant laundry and changing of clothes..........

Seven years ago I got tired of the whole thing.....and I am so glad I did!!!

Many people's stories are written on their pages if you ever want to search around and read.............................................

Good blog topic!

[bobjay]

These are all such amazing stories. Thanks for sharing!

Nearly 2 weeks into my quit now, and I'm amazed at how well I'm sleeping. The vivid dreams are pretty neat too, haha. Great work everyone! 

[Mike.n.Atlanta]

I agree with Sootie. Just tired of all the planning, the money, the needs.

We were also adopting a baby girl from China & I knew I would be miserable on a 15 hr flight.

Keep on keepin on,

Mike n @lanta