orli

I had many people inspire me when I quit so I hope to inspire someone currently quitting.... I've now been smoke free for just over 2 years and still can't believe it. I smoke from age 13 to 28. I couldn't go a day without my cigarettes. I couldn't understand how people could talk on the phone without smoking or watch t.v, have their morning coffee. It seemed impossible to me. I had faced the fact that I was hooked and I would be a smoker forever. I always thought about quitting those mornings that I'd wake up weezing and coughing up horrible stuff! I finally went to the doctor, got a prescription for Zyban and gave it a shot. I searched the web for every disgusting picture of lungs...and little facts about cancer... I could find (I know it sounds nasty but it worked) and carried this around. Whenever I had a craving I would be sure to take a glance and remind myself that I didn't want to end up like that. I walked insane amounts to avoid sitting at home thinking about my lost friend named tobacco and always carried around sugar free gum and candies and drank litres of water. Anyways, I did it and as much as I still miss it and think about it I will never smoke again! It's so nice not to have to stand outside and smoke, my sense of smell is amazing and most of all my level of energy is amazing. I hope this inspires someone and good luck! YOu can do it!