Comments on: How Long After You Quit Smoking Does Healing Begin?

By: sanbreck

sanbreck — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:38:44 +0000

Fantastic! And thank you so much for offering support for others to begin on their healing path!

By: Bobby

Bobby — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 08:47:56 +0000

Hey guys, well just a check up. I am still smoke free after eight months. I would like to say to every one else who has tried and not succeeded try again and again. It is worth it and so very beneficial as well. I was a very heavy smother but persistence and a great girlfriend got me to where I am now. I gained a bit of weight, but I can lose that in a heart beat. Keep up the good work guys.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:14:25 +0000

Jay, that is fantastic! Yes, you both are doing it! Keep it up .. it is wonderful that you are providing support for each other and can reflect in your old age how you helped each other!

By: Jay J.

Jay J. — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 19:57:39 +0000

Well, my brother and I quit smoking. We’re on day three. Man the first two were pretty rough. Whew, I felt like something was wrong, something was missing. I was very uncomfortable. Now on day three I am better still. I miss it and I am drinking a lot of water. I am going to start taking a one a day vitamin, and start
riding the bike. I am a lot better than yesterday. I like reading these comments. It lets me know it can and is done by a lot of other people. I’ll keep ya posted.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Wed, 11 May 2011 20:41:20 +0000

James that is so fantastic you are quitting and now you have so much motivation to do so. Another motivator is the dangers of second hand smoke to small children. Here is just one article we posted Dangers of Second Hand Smoke to Children. If you search the site you will find many other studies of the ill effects of second hand smoke. Good luck! And congratulations! You CAN and are quitting! Yes!

By: James

James — Wed, 11 May 2011 03:15:38 +0000

Hi all, great to hear so many different reasons for quitting and that everyone seems to be successfully doing so. I have been a smoker for twenty years and never seriously thought about quitting until I had a daughter who will be one year old at the end of May. She is my motivation for quitting. I don’t want to be an old looking, out of breath, embarrassing father. I certainly don’t want her to ever pick up the filthy habit. Anyway, my last cigarette was on Saturday. I realized that my life revolved around cigarettes and what a sad existence that is. I must admit, at the moment I miss it, three days later, but I know that it was just a part of my daily routine that I needed to change. As I said just by looking at my daughter, that gives me all the strength I need to fight this battle and the fact that I am no longer poisoning my body, so I am going cold turkey all the way. Good luck to everyone.

By: Bobby

Bobby — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:08:07 +0000

Thanx Sandy!

By: Sandy

Sandy — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 01:15:39 +0000

Congrats Bobby! Yes, keep your eye on the future, and you will stay “smoke free” Here is to your good health!

By: Bobby

Bobby — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:13:40 +0000

I’ve now been smoke free for two months and I love it. This will be the last time I am on here because now I’m looking ahead to the future.

By: Summer

Summer — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:46:19 +0000

To all those trying to quit, stay quit! The withdrawal symptoms or cravings will pass, I promise. The deal is, you must get past the withdrawal phase and let it do its perfect effect. Then, the cravings happen farther and farther apart until one day, you realize you have not thought of smoking for days or even weeks or months. I started smoking when I was six years old. Can you believe that? I then proceeded to smoke for another forty years. It’s sad but true. I wish I never would have started. The good news is, I am smoke free today and loving every minute of it.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 23:59:22 +0000

Today is day three for me. I know I don’t need to smoke but all I think about all day long is how much I want to. I am taking Chantix and it does make it easier, but I did still slip up today and have one cigarette. I completely regret it and wish I hadn’t done it. But how long will it take before I stop thinking about it constantly? If these thoughts don’t go away I know I won’t make it.

By: Anup

Anup — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 04:37:45 +0000

I smoked for 27 years and no “other” attempts at quitting worked till one day it was “Cold Turkey” way. Great, today is four months completed without smoking. It feels great and my system is still going through the repair work apparently, as I cannot walk briskly for more than 30 minutes due to left leg muscle cramps. Surprisingly my blood sugar has shot up after quitting so now another thing to deal with.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:52:44 +0000

Anjali …. Yes! Your life will be so much better … if you feel tempted, just read the posts on this blog and hopefully you will never smoke again. You will really come to understand that you don’t need to be manipulated any longer! Congratulations! You did it!

By: Anjali

Anjali — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:41:27 +0000

Hi I have been smoking for more than twenty five yrs. and never thought of giving it up until a few days ago. On March second, I just gave it up though I am tempted but I just kicked the Butt and I am glad because now I can walk for miles without getting tired, and I can also save a lot of money.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 08:24:02 +0000

Scott, that is excellent! Yes, you will see your grandkids, that is an excellent motivator, isn’t it. And Bobby, just read some of the blog posts here if you need a reminder of why you quit! Not only are you no longer being lead by advertisements that want to keep people smoking for their corp profits, but you are taking your life back into your own hands!

By: Scott G.

Scott G. — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 03:26:08 +0000

I quit four days ago and I am feeling better every day. I will turn forty this March, and I have been a smoker for over twenty-five years. I just want to live to see my Grandkids be born and have kids.

By: Bobby

Bobby — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 08:54:19 +0000

I’ve been smoke free for eleven days an loving it. I was thinking of patches an stuff but went cold turkey instead. Why waste more money on that when it was my fault for smoking. May third was the day I had my last smoke, and the reason for giving up was a advertisement that I had seen on TV which got me thinking about it.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:54:39 +0000

Bea, we are saddened to hear about your friend. Our heart goes out to them… So proud of you for quitting … it seems like your wake up was a pretty strong message watching your friend dealing with such severe complications. It is amazing how big tobacco seriously brain washes people into thinking smoking is cool, glamorous, etc… when it sets us up for so much heartache. Congratulations on your decision, and stay focused on self love and you will never smoke again!

By: Bea

Bea — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:35:53 +0000

I have been smoke free for thirty-six days now and feel great. The first two weeks were pure torture. I did have a relapse one night while having a few drinks and regretted it the next day when I woke up with the worst cigarette hangover I’ve ever had. Two weeks ago my best friend was diagnosed with emphysema and had to have both his legs amputated below the knee due to gangrene setting in because of smoking. I will never smoke again.

By: Keithysee

Keithysee — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:28:04 +0000

I have been off the smokes for two and a half days now, cold turkey, it’s been pretty easy so far and I intend to keep going. I am using the android app. now to help me along. I have been smoking since I was sixteen years old I am now twenty-six. I have tried and failed to quit before but this time I’m stronger. Good luck to everyone hope you all get clean and smoke free.

By: Kumar S.

Kumar S. — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:04:19 +0000

Hi I am Kumar, I started to smoke around twenty-one and now I am forty-two. I was a smoker for almost twenty years. During all these years I never thought to quit smoking but all of a sudden last week I decided to quit eight days ago and I quit smoking. That’s it very simple. Not a big deal. It is really great and I feel like I am five years younger than what I am. I think I should have done this long time back. I am very proud of myself as I am strong enough to quit smoking in my first attempt. Smokers please try to quit as early as possible as it’s not too late. Life will be very beautiful without smoking. Enjoy your life.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 09:15:53 +0000

Hi Johnny and Heather, I wanted to mention to both of you that you may want to purchase some Super Critical Anti Oxidants from New Chapter. The navy actually did a study with this supplement and found it helped the body's immune and healing response from the toxic and ill effects from smoking. Remarkably. Scroll up the comment I left for Julie and you will find the links there. Johnny this is what I would recommend to help you get your taste back, and Heather it will help you, as well. I also have a post with tips tohelp with weight management after quitting smoking

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 04:53:54 +0000

I have been clean from cigarettes for 7 days now. My skin is breaking out, and I never have pimples. Is this normal? I have gained weight too. But most important my chances double to be healthy and able to watch my kids grow up and their kids? I’m one of the people who always gets bronchitis. This sucks, my doctor said it is kind of having like COPD. I never want a chest cold like that ever again. I started at thirteen and now I’m twenty-nine doing it cold turkey all the way. I am so proud of myself.

By: Johnny

Johnny — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:45:23 +0000

How do you get your taste buds back after quitting smoking because my taste receptors are not working still after smoking? So how do I get them working again? Is there medicine I can take that will cure this problem, and my sense of smell is not that great either?

By: Sandy

Sandy — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 20:56:21 +0000

Aida, Congratulations! That is fabulous. Your children are probably beyond overjoyed! What a gift to give them as well as yourself. You might also want to read this post on tips to help with food cravings after you stop smoking.

By: Aida

Aida — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 03:19:39 +0000

Hi my name is Aida I stopped smoking on Dec. 1st 2010.after refusing to pay 10 dollars a pack. I smoked for twenty one years. I started out with Chantix for two weeks and have not smoked nor taken any more chantix. I never smoked in the presence of my three children, but they always asked me to quit. I already feel healthier and my kids are very happy for me. I’m glad I quit and sad I didn’t do it sooner. I’ve gained four pounds in almost four weeks but a little bit of love handles wont hurt anyone. Good luck and my blessing to those to become smoke free.

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 01:17:05 +0000

This is my first day without a cigarette. I quit for two years at one point and started again, stupid. Any how I’m on the Chantix program and it really seems to be working great. One piece of advice during your first week of Chantix you still smoke at this time, you should notice less and less cravings, so smoke when you want while you look at photos, and read articles on what smoking does to the human body. I’ll never smoke again and for me Chantix makes it easier.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 23:09:36 +0000

Hi Kristi, Crying is part of release and detox .. you will rebalance, do hang in there! Lots of stuff gets stuck in the cells, including emotions… Do some nice stretching, a warm bath, self love nurturing actions … and know we so proud of you and you can do it!

By: Kristi

Kristi — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 04:53:23 +0000

I quit six days ago. The first couple of days were agony. Now the cravings aren’t so bad, but I have crying spells. I will just start crying for no particular reason. This has been going on for about three days now.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 07:31:16 +0000

Mike, Congratulations! These symptoms will ease up soon. Just hang in there and make a vow to NEVER start again! You can do it!