Stories and experiences by: Cuba

Just an update on my progress, I’m going ok but at times it’s a real challenge. I’ve made up my mind not to smoke, I know it’s the best choice by far to choose not to smoke any more and I just have to get over the current hurdles. I know it’ll get better. Have to stay positive. I know I can do it. There’s no way I’m giving in again. Eventually I know if I stay with it I’ll be free of my cravings....

I’m feeling good after quitting completely 3 days ago. I was down to a single cigarette per day but I decided to quit for good after a short relapse. Now I’m having the odd twinge or yearning for smoking but they only last 10-20 seconds and are getting less as the days pass. I’m really happy with my decision. I’m going to stick with it this time. If anyone needs any help just ask.

After smoking just one smoke a day for a while I caved in yesterday and bought a packet of tobacco. How disappointed I feel in myself. Take it from me, you can’t smoke any at all ever if you quit just quit and never look back. Quitting completely for a while, I thought I had it in the bag but I didn’t. The addiction to nicotine is sneaky. It will try everything to get you. But it is within our po...

Hi. This is my current situation with smoking. I have just started 14 mg patches and occasional lozenges. I am smoking one cigarette a day in the late afternoon with a cup of tea. It seems that it’s something I enjoy. I tried desperately hard to quit smoking forever but I was buying an occasional pack and smoking lots at a time, then I would try and stop again. It’s been a roller coaster ride. ...

I have quit smoking cold turkey after struggling for a long time. My mind set has changed. I feel confident going forward and now I see solutions rather than problems. Everything is better without cigarettes. There are still plenty of challenges but these help us to grow and be more mature. I was sick and tired of the addiction. I feel free now, not stuck. If I can do it anyone can. I was so ...

I have done almost 14 months now with a few major slip ups but I’m going strong currently. I don’t even feel like smoking and I am not experiencing any cravings. I’m still using several nicotine lozenges daily but I hope to stop these soon. Honestly it would feel terrible to smoke again. During my little relapses I felt sick and I was coughing and I did very little exercise. Everything seemed to ...

I smoked for over 35 years and after much trial and tribulation I feel I have finally found freedom from smoking. Whatever happens I will never pick up another cigarette. It can be hard to quit that’s for sure. Mentally that’s where it all happens as we battle with ourselves should I shouldn’t I. The best thing is finding that resolve which says I can do this and it’s so worth doing. It changes y...

The last few days I’ve had a few really strong cravings that came up after a year since I quit. I almost caved in on the last one which was fierce. It shows I need to be aware and resist the desire to have a smoke. I still associate it with having a break or unwinding. I’m not going to listen though to the thoughts that tell me that one won’t hurt because I know where that leads. The nope thought...

Very recently I had a minor stroke and I attribute this to lifestyle factors like smoking. I am now a very committed quitter and I feel very proud of what I’ve achieved. It’s been a very long road. The stroke was a final wake up call to kick the habit for the sake of my life and for the people who love me and care. It’s so important to take ones health seriously.

Even after a short time of quitting smoking completely I feel very very confident I will never smoke again. I feel and look so much better the feeling healthy part is the best because my cough is disappearing and I can exercise and I am over the whole addiction really. Bright sunny days are ahead of me sans cigarettes! I’d like to tell others that it is definitely worth the pain and struggle they...