Updated January 30, 2015.

Quit Stories from Successful Ex-Smokers

The last lesson in this series is devoted to the personal quit stories of those who have walked the path and found long term freedom from nicotine addiction. There is nothing more inspirational than hearing from others just like us who smoked for years and have quit successfully.
 
You have what it takes to quit smoking within your right now.

Thousands quit smoking every year and never look back.

You can too. Arm yourself with education, determination and support and there is nothing you cannot accomplish. Believe it!

If You Want to Change Your Life, Change Your Mind.

Personal Quit Stories

17 Things I've Learned About Quitting Smoking- Dee's Story
Dee is a moderator for the About.com Smoking Cessation support forum.  At 5 years smoke-free, she wrote this useful message about what it takes to quit.

What an Investment!  -- Michelle's Story
Another moderator for the forum, Michelle discusses the perspective of looking at your quit program as an investment in your life.

Four Years Later  -- Mary's Story
From Mary: "Fourteen years and more than 10,000 packs later, I decided that I WOULD NOT be a slave to my addiction any longer."

How I Finally Quit Smoking - Joe's Story
Plenty of practical advice from Joe about how to go about creating a quit that will last you a lifetime.

You Have to Stay Quit to Get There - Dana's Story
At 5 years quit, Dana shares her thoughts on how it feels to have that much smoke-free time under her belt.

3 Essential Ingredients for Success with Smoking Cessation - Terry's Story
About.com Smoking Cessation Expert, Terry Martin's thoughts at 5 years smoke-free.

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Put yourself and your quit program at the top of your list of priorities and resolve to dowhatever is necessary for however long it takes to break the associations you have with smoking.  It is worth the work and the benefits of getting clear of  the nicotine ball and chain are outstanding. 

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