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What made you quit and helped you stay focused on that?
I was hoping we could help each other. I quit 23 years ago.
I don't know, looking back I'm not sure that I knew this then, but it's the best thing I ever did for my health, and continues to be.
I had three young children at the time that I quit. Raising them and being an example really made me stay on track.
What is it that helps you stay smoke free?View Thread


This question should be answered by your doctor. Please call and ask him/her.
I'm proud of you for quitting, you are doing the best thing for your health. Please keep us posted on how you are doing with things.
I hope the surgery goes well for you!!View Thread

Are you quitting this day? Have you quit already?
What worked best for you to help you quit?
WebMD had a great slideshow to help you quit!
13 Best Quit-Smoking Tips Ever!View Thread

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While community is a place to get to know your fellow members and experts on a deep and supportive level, sometimes folks just want to ask a question and receive an answer. That's what WebMD Answers is all about.
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I quit 23 years ago and it's the best thing I ever did. The hardest thing I ever did so I made sure I only did it once, I quit!
Believe it or not, coffee is the favorite part of my day, I never thought it would be! Tastes even better since I quit.
I kept a pack in my freezer for the longest time. Just in case I caved.
I just had to say congrats and keep up the wonderful work.
I hope you check in again! Stay smoke free!View Thread

Let me say first that I have been there done that. I quit and I quit only once. It's not something I ever wanted to do again. (quit or smoke!)
Quitting was hard but the single best thing I have ever done for my health. I just won't ever go back to it.
Congrats to you and I hope you check in and feel free to share with us all that you are feeling and going through.
Congrats on getting sober! My gosh you are making such health steps. Please keep at it, and I hope for much success for you!
Please check in as you can. Stay positive, is my best advice, and get through each day. It's been 23 years for me since I quit. Done and done!
I'm here for you! Again welcome!View Thread

I know the symptoms can take a long time to leave. I've been through it.
You need to follow up with your doctor as far as the rapid heart rate and breathing difficulty. Please follow up.
So happy you quit, please remember quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health!
You might also want to check for helfpful information here on our Smoking Cessation Health Center . Best of luck to you!
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Here's why: If you quit, it might be possible to slow down the disease and lessen the toll it takes on your breathing, but only if you cut out cigarettes permanently -- and soon.
Here's how to do it, starting today.
6 Quit-Smoking Tips for COPDView Thread

Welcome, and it's so nice you are so concerned about your mom, she's lucky to have you.
I am not an expert, but her doctor is. I'm thinking the best thing to do is take her to the doctor and ask these questions. A physical at this point is a good idea. Ask the doc what to expect and how long til she's feeling better as far quitting smoking goes. Best of luck and health to her, please let us know how she is doing. Quitting smoking is the best thing she can do for her health right now.View Thread

Please check in when you can, let us know how you are doing! Wonderful!!
What made you decide to quit? Did you pick a day or just throw the cigarettes out?View Thread
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