NGC - Quit cold turkey 6 years ago

[jetmechmarty]

Congrats Perazzi and others,

Tobacco is ONE evil addiction to overcome.  I was a "chain" chewer/dipper. (25yrs).  The only time I didn't have a dip in my mouth was when I was brushing my teeth, or sometimes eating.  I actually had to go to bed with a chew in my mouth, or I couldn't fall asleep.  Pretty nasty!

I still crave Copenhagen every day.  Sept. 1st will be 4 yrs. without a flake.

Randy

That was my addiction as well.  I could eat, drink, or sleep with a dip and seldom spit.  I used to think I was keeping it a secret.  To some, I was.  I'm still addicted, but I haven't caved in to it in a while, maybe a few years.  I still think about it often.  I probably always will.  I'm just glad they keep the Copenhagan out of easy reach in the store.

[Doppelgaenger]

I started smoking socially when I was 15. I finally quit in 2010 when I met my girlfriend, the last 5 years or so of smoking it started getting bad, like almost a pack a day. I figured no one should have to put up with kissing someone who has just smoked a cigarette. Tar breath is gross. I'd quit off and on before but this time it took. Now the smell of a cigarrette: ash, smoke or even unsmoked is nauseating to me. I knew I'd have to quit before it started screwing with my health.

I've never really looked back and I'm fortunate that quitting addictions seems to be easier for me than for most other people. I count myself fortunate.

[Turin]

I had my last cigarette July 8 2013. I used a V-pen to quit.

[Nic in Western NYS]

When they say everyday you're a day closer to death - it's not true when you quit smoking. Congrats!

[Sasquatch Jim]

  I will not quit cold turkey, I like the sandwiches too much, especially with a slice of cheese and sauce.
 However 34 years ago I stopped smoking by the simple expedient of not doing it anymore.
 For the whole day.  Then I did it again the next day, and the one after that, etc.

[trippah]

I do not know why we, as civilized people, allow ourselves to become victims to this awful plant.  Glad you quit, go reward yourself with some fine food as your tastebuds make a resurgence.

[brenwin]

Congrats man , not an easy thing to do . I quit with a buddy I was working with in the construction business in 1994 . 6 months later he was diagnosed with lung cancer and died a year later .
I still love the smell of cigarette smoke when someone lights up outdoors . It's an oddity to see someone smoking walking down the street and they are $10.00 a pack here in BC !