It's been six years

[RayintheUK]

It's been 18 years for me. I will admit to smoking a cigar now and again, but they are WAY less addicting than cigarettes.

I've just completed two years smoke-free now. Although my sense of taste didn't improve like I thought it would, my sense of smell has improved amazingly - so much so that when a smoker goes by, I wonder how I ever got started all those years ago!

I could never do "a cigar now and again" - I know what that would lead to! Thankfully, I don't even think about doing so now.

Ray

[Richard in Smithville]

Way to go Ray. I wouldn't be able to do the one cigar thing either. I also notice how strong smokes smell( part of a car pool) and I am glad I don't smell like smoke anymore.

[Bruce Cohen]

Richard,

Way to go, keep it up. Remember, you can NEVER again have another butt. Just like a former alcholic or druggie.

It's been 18 years for me and I was a 2 1/2 pack a day smoker.

I was told that nicotine is the fastest acting anti-depressant known and heavy smokers are really using cigs as medicine. So. for all of you newbies, if you feel down, I'd suggest seeing a doctor and get them to give you a script for something to take the edge off.

Bruce

[jackellis]

Bad habit to start, very tough habit to break. Congratulations to all those who've quit.

[viking4949]

Thanks for bringing this thread back up. I see I have been smoke free for almost 8 months....I feel so much better. It is good to be reminded every now and again what changes you have made. Congrats to those who have quit, and DO IT NOW to those who want to quit.