How I Quit: Brittany R.
Age: 23, from Livingston Parish
After years of smoking I can finally say that I can live without a cigarette. I’m not saying it’s easy because I would be lying. My son was 3 (he is 4 now) when they diagnosed him with asthma. I knew it was bad for his health to be around cigarette smoke, so I quit. After a few weeks of me not smoking I found myself taking a few puffs of a cigarette a day, then it became a full cigarette a day, then 2 and so on. About 5 months later my husband, who is 35, was diagnosed with Leukoplakia, which is a precancerous condition, which can form into cancer. It’s caused by a chronic irritation, which in my husband’s case is from smoking and dipping. I was completely heartbroken. I decided then at that moment that I was done with smoking. I’m not going to lie I have wanted one from time to time and have even tried to smoke ONE since then (I’m not perfect), but being that I have been quit for awhile, I couldn’t stand the smell or the taste. I’m sure your wondering if my husband has quit smoking and dipping, and the answer is NO! But I do strongly believe in the power of prayers, so I’m pretty confident that one day my husband will be able to say “I’M TOBACCO FREE!!” If someone asked me what was my motivation to not smoke, I would simply say my family. Thanks for letting me share my story!
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Laura P.
When I get an urge, I walk, I play with my dogs, I clean, I give myself pep talks, I do relaxation breathing and I read. read the full story
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Billy M.
I knew all along that smoking wasn’t good for me, but you have to WANT to quit. read the full story
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Glenda C.
I haven't regretted my decision nor been tempted to start again. read the full story
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Karen K.
My decision to be smoke free was the best decision I've made in my life. read the full story
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Sandi P.
I used the website, www.QuitWithUsLa.org, to assist me with quitting smoking last March. read the full story
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Courtney T.
It has been over a year since I have been smoke-free, and I know I will never smoke again. Fasting was what worked for me, but the QuitWithUsLA.com program will work for anyone. read the full story
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Austin
I was a smoker for 40 years and never thought I would stop. read the full story
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Todd D.
Someone else can be an impetus...but you really can only quit for yourself. read the full story
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Jackie M.
I feel better and better every day. Loving life!!! read the full story
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Dennis B.
My blood pressure is normal, cholesterol is normal, and life feels good again and I look younger. Thank you for my life back! read the full story
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JoAnn B.
The career that "found" me is in helping others to kick the habit. read the full story
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Brittany R.
If someone asked me what motivated me to quit, I would simply say my family. read the full story
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Karin M.
I feel so much better, I have more energy and less body aches. Not to mention the money I'm saving. read the full story
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DeSha K.
I am tired of smelling like smoke all the time and living my life around cigs, so goodbye cigarettes. read the full story
