I Quit Smoking - FOR GOOD!!!

[caseysmom]

Good job! That is a major accomplishment! My husband quite 19 years ago between our two kids, his brother still smokes I will have to tell him to try the e cigarette, I didn't realize there is steam to inhale that is interesting.

[chocolatepuppy]

Good for you Ellie!!! You should be very proud of yourself!

[recycler]

Congrats to YOU! I am an x-smoker and it is a hard habit to break. I have been seeing the ads on TV about this. What a great invention! Now you will save money and breathe easier!

[Grace]

Congratulations - from one former smoker to another!!

I quit 15 years ago when I had pneumonia. I was so sick for about a week that I never thought about smoking. By the time I did, I was over the worst of the physical cravings.

It gets easier as the days go by

[pomtzu]

Thanks everyone. It definitely is a major accomplishment - one I wish that could have come about many years ago. It's really sad to think of the money I burned for all of those years.

The odd thing about these e-cigs tho, is that they are NOT advertised as a cessation tool. Why on earth would anyone want to smoke them otherwise??? To each his own, I suppose.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Congrats!!! I've never been a smoker but I've seen many people at work try to quit and then relapse several times before they were finally able to quit for good. I hope that your health will continue to improve. Good luck.

[Asiel]

Congratulations Pom-- and I had no idea you smoked... For your sake I'm real happy you kicked the habit, I know it will help some of those health problems. I'd never heard of the e-cigs so I looked them up...intereting. I don't know if we have them here but I found a place where we can order on line-----not that I need them, I was just curious. I never smoked because I was so allergic to cigarette smoke and the smell that I had to avoid it completely or get sick to my stomach and live in the bathroom if I got a whiff from someone. I must say I don't mind that they've made every eating place smoke free, it gives me the chance to eat out at any place I choose now. Must say I do feel sorry for those who do smoke and would enjoy a cigarette after a meal though.

Congrats to your son for also quitting but for being instrumental in helping his mom quit too-- give the guy a hug.
I know you won't decide to start over, when you decide something you see it all the way.

[Medusa]

Good for you, Ellie! I know someone who was on cocaine and he said that it was easier for him to kick that habit than it was to stop smoking. As of this writing, he's still smoking and has been for over 40 years. Ya dun good.