Yesterday was my one year anniversary of giving up the dreaded cigarettes.

After smoking for nearly 40 years I decided I wanted to quit and after many failed attempts in the past, I decided this time I really wanted to give them away. I think that's the reason I've succeeded so far this time and not during the other attempts.....because I wanted to give them up and not because I was told to by the doctor or a relative, or because I was being forced into it with situations like non-smoking workplace policies etc. It was because I made the decision myself.

I used the patches for one month, then went pretty well cold turkey after that. I still have the occassional craving but overall I'm doing really well.

Although some of the damage that smoking has done to my body can't ever be repaired, I feel better in myself. I can climb stairs and hills without puffing, and my chest feels and sounds clear at last.

Congratulations to others who've also succeeded, and to those who are trying to give them away.

Yippee and congratulations to you, Anne! That's huge!

So happy for you and all others who have had the courage and determination to give up their smokes.


Ummm, what you doing on NT so early? Didn't expect you for another few hours!

Congratulations Koala! Good for you!!!

Congratulations is right!! WTG, Koala! I'm actually a bit envious -- I guess just not envious ENOUGH. I hope I'll get there soon.

CONGRATULATIONS, ANNE!!
Way to go!! Good for you!!!!
My Hubby quit 5 months ago after he had pnemonia...He has never looked back!!
Quitting addictions is not east and you deserve alot of credit for your accomplishment!!!!

Belated congratulations. They say that quitting smoking is akin to quitting heroin. That hard. Great job.

Congrats Koala.

Congrats Koala! Jim and I are down to only 4-5 cigs a day and that's a huge step for us. Someday we hope to be done but we're not ready yet.

Not a smoker, but I'm proud of ya for being smoke free for a yr. Way to go Anne.