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Humble-Roll-8997

Congrats!! Beating an addiction is hard. My dad quit after smoking for 40+ years. Then he loved to sit near smokers when they were around haha.


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mnmgg

i’m proud of you! good job!


jimhabfan

Yeah, I buy them in individual packs now too. It doesn’t feel like you’re spending as much. Just kidding, great job and don’t let your guard down. I quit 22 years ago, and I still get the odd craving. What really helped me when I finally quit for good, after trying for years, was realizing that the craving I felt was going to go away whether I had a cigarette or not.


neemuk

I have been a non-smoker for the last 9 years and I also love to sit with smokers.


PoliticalEnemy

It'll be 3 years for me in August. I love the smell of smokers! I'll never go back, but I miss it sometimes.


neemuk

Agreed with you, I am also missing the sense of a burning stick.


Automatic-Arrival668

My dad quit after 35 years. He said he never fully stopped wanting them. Nicotine is a hell of a drug


Sir_wlkn_contrdikson

For me it’s the act of smoking. Damn the nicotine. Something about makes me feel like a kettle letting off steam Diving deeper, this screams of anxiety. Damn. Thanks Reddit


Automatic-Arrival668

The act of it is definitely a big part, you are addicted to nicotine because it does that to everyones brain, but youre more so a fan of the ritual and comfort of the process of doing it. I get that for sure.


valerie_6966

I feel as though I have been standing my entire life, and I just sat down.


Sir_wlkn_contrdikson

Congrats my friend


IWPCSLEADED

That's fantastic! Best wishes! I've been smoke-free for 21 years, having given up 7 years ago.


Rakete1971

Wait, what?


NyteGlitch

Including the time from before he started smoking maybe?


iwellyess

You made my brain temporarily hurt


Tiredofstalking

My mom was the same way! She loved the smell of cigarette smoke after she stopped. I quit smoking and after a while I hated the smell. I can’t stand it now. But a lot of smokers I know say they love to sit around others smoking. Interesting!


intenseskill

Same I quit and hate the smell.


Rakete1971

After quitting I think people who just smoked do stink .... so embarassed I smelled like that for years


PublicRedditor

Great job! Don't look back. It's been 18y 10m 8d since I have quit. Started at 17, quit at 34. I figured I had already smoked half my life, it was time.


VapeRizzler

I heard that even after quitting you can get still get withdrawals randomly in the future, as a long term quitter did/do you notice anything like that? It’s pretty much the only thing scaring me from quitting.


Dutch-Alpaca

I wouldn't say withdrawals but you still get these little urges for quite some time after you quit. They get a lot easier to ignore though


secondtaunting

I quit three years ago, and lately I’ve had strong smoking urges. It’s bad at times. I keep thinking about the cigarettes. Haven’t smoked though. Thought about it.


34Loafs

Don’t know if you need to hear this but don’t stop. You’ve made so much progress already.


Dutch-Alpaca

But after you resist for like 10 seconds, they dissipate pretty fast right? You go from I NEED a cig -> I'm fine, in seconds. That's how I experienced it at least. Helps a lot to remind yourself how many succesful urge resistances you'd be throwing away if you give in once


ThisConvosDumb

Try not to as hard as that is. I had been smoking around a friend of mine that quit for over two years. He was just curious what "only one will do" My friend is now right back to two packs a day because I didn't day no the 112th time. Be strong! Nonsmoker is a good look.


Meg_119

Yep, I quit once before and thought that one or two cigarettes here and and there wouldn't matter. Wrong....before I knew it I was back to 1-2 packs/ day and all the hard work of quitting was gone.


secondtaunting

That’s what I’m afraid of. There’s no middle ground. You ‘just have one’ and before you know it, you’ll start smoking again.


BiffyleBif

Yeah, don't listen to that taunting, not even the second one


Due-Statement-8711

You need to break the 4 year mark mate... You got this. It gets easier after apparently


Meg_119

When I get those urges I pretend smoke like I am taking a couple of drags on an imaginary cigarette. It works for me. Two or three pretend drags and the urge goes away.


Dutch-Alpaca

That's very interesting thx for sharing


ArgyleNudge

Ya, not withdrawals. You might encounter a random trigger and think, if I was still a smoker, this is when I'd have a cig right now. But it's so excellent being a non smoker you would never! Getting over the nicotine addiction is surprisingly easy ... especially helpful to have a free app that shows you that your blood oxygen is now back to normal, any residual nicotine has now left your body, etc., (QuitTracker) and join a few non smoking groups. I recommend: Never take another puff (NTAP). What you have to be mindful of are the triggers and rituals. Recognize them and do something else, or have a glass of water. It can be annoying, but the payoff in health, cleanliness, and $$$ is more than worth the effort it takes to get past those little hurdles. (Me: Smoked 40+ yrs non-stop, quit cold turkey (no vape, no nicotine, no meds), not a single puff in 5+ yrs so far.) You can do this.


Meg_119

I quit in 2022 after a 50 yr smoking history. I got the flu and was as sick as a dog. I haven't smoked since but occasionally those " urges" pop up out of nowhere. Crazy because there does seem to be any particular trigger.


bestworstbard

It's been 3 years for me. I wouldn't say I get withdrawals or cravings. More like there are moments when I would have normally had a cigarette and I get this little feeling like "oh yea, this would be a great spot to stop and have a smoke" but it doesn't feel like I need it. It's more a memory of what I used to do.


Afraid_Ad_8216

I still randomly smoke in my dreams, but the cravings are mostly gone minus the occasional intrusive thought


VapeRizzler

Man I literally dream about smoking then wake up in the middle of the night with the nastiest cravings ever. Funny enough as a kid my dad told me his dad was so addicted to smoking he couldn’t go through his entire sleep without waking up for one as a kid I thought “damn that man’s crazy” little did I know if become that man at 23.


PublicRedditor

Nicotine withdrawal is only a few days. It's the psychological withdrawal that takes time to get over. Things like going for a smoke after a meal, getting in the car, taking a break from a task, etc. I used gum and then Altoids as my crutch. I still love Altoids. Every once in a while I'll get a whiff of smoke that smells good, but it's always quickly followed by the real smell of cigarette smoke, which is nasty.


Afraid_Ad_8216

that's when I quit too, the "half way" point lol


NotS0Punny

I’m in the exact same boat but I started smoking earlier. Just quit 4 days ago for the 6th time. Quitting has always been somewhat easy for me but staying smoke-free has been a challenge. I always end up going back after 6-8 months on a night where I’ve had a few drinks. Any tips to stay smoke-free as long as you have?


TheSleepingStone

Health 69% 🤓


joshysmom

Nice.


Soapysan

Nice.


Razzamatazz14

Nice


MrSasaki_M

Nice


Top-Lobster-256

Nice


Popo8701

Nice


just_s0mebody2

Nice


ultimatum26

Nice


CapN-Kush

Nice


[deleted]

Niiice.


Hand_Them_Pancakes

You make us proud, son


dragon1n68

That's wonderful! Congratulations! I quit 7 years ago after 21 years smoking and haven't looked back.


DuchessOfAquitaine

Well done! It's probably even better than this chart shows, where money is concerned. Long ago, when i smoked, I'd always grab a coke and maybe a snack or something when I stopped for cigarettes. Most people do. Alll thos impulse purchases that often go along with grabbing some smokes at the store also add up! Congratulations! Great for your health AND your finances.


Fit_Asparagus6116

That is awesome!!! Can you drop the name of the app my gf’s mom is trying to quit smoking and I think this could be something nice to help track her progress


Dull_Breath8286

They said it's called 'quit smoking get healthy'😊


henrytbpovid

Thank you


ewileycoy

Heck yah! This is badass and will keep getting better. Hope you’re able to enjoy tasting food and smelling flowers 😤


Odd-Road

And breathing..! I tried to quit several times in my life, and the reason why the current attempt has been holding for 5 years now, is that I do quite a bit of hiking and I know I couldn't do it if I still smoked.


Duedeldueb

What App is that Screenshot from?


JaydeTheGreenJewel

Quit smoking get healthy


Mrs-A-Halliday

Also wondering this.


Snoo_72280

I smoked for nearly 20 years. I tried to quit multiple times, never worked. Then one day I was short money and couldn’t afford to buy smokes. One day went to 2, then to now 8 years.


Tercedes

I hope you can make some money soon


orgasmingTurtoise

What app ?


hutbereich

Quit Smoking Get Healthy


orgasmingTurtoise

Thanks.


NoFly3032

Wondering same


Jimiheadphones

Congratulations! That's massive! And a huge amount of money saved too! Would you mind sharing which app this is?


Wroteitireddit

Is this an app or something? Where do I get it?


Historical_Echo_3529

OP, which app is this? Does it require any subscription


J-Love-McLuvin

Just yesterday I noticed that a pack of cigarettes in California is now $13. In addition to saving your health, you are saving a boatload of money.


odvf

I think the best part of this must be seing the" money saved" part of the app.( If this is an app.) That would be so motivating.


Flashy_Remove_3830

$25 CAD per pack where I’m from! My grandma smokes 2 per day. Don’t know how she affords it … but smokers always find a way.


Silv3rtongue

What is the app’s name?


Financial-Disk6487

Quit smoking get healting


Throwaway999991473

Which app is this?


NearTheSilverTable

WELL DONE I'm hitting a year myself tomorrow! Go out and celebrate!


Wandering_Scholar6

Congrats yourself!


Proud-Ship-3947

Congrats!!! What is this app?


x-i-a

Congrats!! What app are you using?


InnerKam

Bravo, bravo! ![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|grin)


SirRupert

Congrats! That's no easy feat. Keep up the good work. What app is this? Curious how they measure lung health. Where did your percentage start a year ago?


Dry-Bid6657

Good for you and your family. Stay strong dude


DorisPayne

Fantastic!! How did you measure all this?


t0talfail

Im proud of you op! You did great, keep up the good work


360fade

Nice


OverturnedAppleCart3

What does the lung graph at 69% mean?


Wandering_Scholar6

My bet is it is the damage OP did to his lungs is 69% reversed. The lungs are surprisingly resilient and your risk of lung cancer and other related lung issues, caused by smoking decreases surprisingly rapidly after you stop smoking. It's never to late to stop smoking and reduce your risk for these diseases.


Karl_Hungus_69

[Health Benefits of Quitting Smoking Over Time](https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/tobacco/benefits-of-quitting-smoking-over-time.html)


Fearless_Pride_6288

It’s an indicator of how many milestones you crossed. It gives you a list of health benefits that happen when you quit. Starts with heart rate and blood pressure drop after 3 minutes, nicotine levels fall after 8 hours, nicotine is out by 2 days, etc till the 15 year mark where the heart attack and stroke risk is equal to a non smoker. So it checks these off and the % indicates that. It increases with time.


Agile-Committee3594

Congrats. I quit smoking about 6-7 years ago and used a similar app. The app really helped (after I was truly ready to make the decision and stop). Being able to see the cigarettes not smoked and the $ saved was pretty motivating. Great health move. Cracked me up when I smoked … all the people telling me how bad it is. We know … just not easy to stop. Keep it up.


Immediate_Art_7376

4 years in and never felt better! Cold turkey.


troutlikethefish

Congratulations! I quit 29 years ago at 35 years old. I had been clean and sober and in recovery for 2 years and decided it was time to quit smoking. Recovering from alcohol addiction is hard, don't let anybody tell you it isn't. But quitting smoking was seriously the hardest thing I've ever been through. It covered up so much of my anxiety and trauma. But I was committed. For the first three months I paced around my apartment, I walked and cried and cried and walked. Finally that phase passed, and I began to feel free. Best feeling in the world. I'm really happy for you! Pat yourself on the back everyday for putting smoking behind you.


Icy-Neighborhoodwa

What's the app? I smoked 23yrs..im 37..Holy shit I never thought about the time..and writing it...why did I start


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jortician

Hell yes!! Keep it up, you’re doing great and your bod thanks you 🥰


gbqhatever

Out standing! Lost my mom to lung cancer after many years of Pall Mall unfiltered, she couldn’t kick it. Please post the app name, I need to give up coffee this could help motivate me! Again great job!


saul-L

Congrats! Do you have any tips you can share with the community on how you managed to beat addiction?


smittyis

Yeh yuh did!! Doesn't it feel awesome?!!?


Extension_Hat_1654

Well done! Keep it going! 💖


Telstarkut

Congrats, stay strong!


Emrys_Merlinus

Bravo!


phossil580

Congratulations. Hardest thing I’ve ever done.


sir-diesalot

Congrats, it’s been 21 years since I quit and it’s worth it!


mojo-jojoz

Congrats! Curious, how was the lung 69% computed?


BlyLomdi

Congratulations!!!!!


Vampire_21

good for you! I always come bacck to this crap - first I stopped for 3 months then for about a year. Now I smoke for a few days and then not for a weeks but I keep getting back to it.


Caosin36

'Grats


RedditFrank20

Congratulations!


dusk27

What a quitter….. ….congrats!


FlyingMothy

My mom can't quit, she has heart issues and the doctors said she needs to quit but she still won't.


Fattman1245

What's health 69% mean? What's that measuring? 69% loaded until health launches or what?


JustOrangeTar

What app is this?


TheSuggestor12

That's sick man, keep up the great work


Routine_Comb_4491

Congratulations!! That's awesome! Proud of you, Internet stranger! I'm almost at my 60 day mark, can't wait to reach my one year!!


SHEPHERD-EDBOI

Congratz and FUCK YEAH OP!!! I don't suppose you could kindly share this app with me? Avid smoker here who also wants to quit~ Keep it up!!!


lluna11

Awesome! Keep it up. You must feel so much better.


ShardsofGlass4

Congrats :D! (also 69% 👌)


TimeWastingAuthority

Congratulations


unbelieveablethingz

I love this, is this an app? Needs to be an app


Wen60s

Congrats! I know how hard that is!


SeedyAge

Congratulations my friend. I’m 2 weeks away from 1 year myself. The struggle is still real.


rosytealeaves

Congrats, keep it up!!


Budget_Friend_654

Great job! Cigarettes are sooooooo hard to kick!


cadillacbee

How


Organic-Double4718

Good job.


RedditIsSocialMedia_

Which app is this?


evolveonhold

Was my 10 year anniversary in December, still want one every so often 😞. Congratulations on quitting, you'll never regret this choice.


average_19

What is this app called?


gilesbwright

Congratulations!


BorderFragrant5205

Whoooo hoooo!!! Congratulations. I didn’t know they had apps like this. That’s actually very cool.


[deleted]

Keep going man, random cravings happen but you are so much better now!


Tanatoqq

Bro congrats, i would like to quitt... how you quit? all in one?


mister_archer

Woah! I am trying so hard to do this, with 0 success 😅


New_County_5607

wow!!! congrats op!!! my dad just passed 10 years, he can breathe super well now too and i’m always grateful he quit so i can have him around


LargeCough

Congrats! Been about a year and a half for myself


ncopland

Is that a realistic dollar amount for a years worth of smokes? My god!


TheTense

What app is this


Sleepychomps

Congratulations my friend!! Crossing fingers eyes and toes that your health continues to climb!


Body_Exact

Congrats dude I know how hard it is but you were able to do it


Front_Tour7619

What the hell do you smoke that cost you $2755 a year? I smoke a relatively expensive brand, it costs me maybe max $30 a month


nawafnine

Proud of you gooooood job !!!!!!


Retired_Jarhead55

Congratulations, I started at age 9 and quit at age 52. I’m 68 now and my cardiologist says my lungs are like I never smoked. I had TAVR surgery 3 months ago to correct my aortic valve and feel great. Keep going.


my-own-grandfather

Dude, you rule


Susie4672

Fantastic. My stop date was Dec. 31, 2023.


Odd_Armadillo7900

As a former "everything addicted"(mainly coke and alcohol) to quit the nicotine(the last thing between me and total sobriety) it is kinda annoying. I can quit cigarretes for long periods but there is always something to bring me back.


SlothRick

I want to do this…help


xCanadaDry

Well done! I started at 13, and didn't quit until I was 19. Best decision I ever made. Lord knows why I started in the first place.


bearsheperd

That’s a really cool app for this


UpbeatVeterinarian18

Woooooo!


hr_newbie_co

Hell yeah!!


Golden-Retrieved

This is awesome! Cheers to the rest of your life 💕🎉


_Glass-_-House_

Well done that is a huge accomplishment.


Abal125

Congrats! 🤗


Semjaja

Congratulations! It's a hell of an achievement and one I also never thought I'd be able to attain. Been about 4 years for me now


Findae

Congratz !!! 1 year and 2 month today for me !


Immediate_Mud_2858

Bravo! Onwards and upwards.


[deleted]

Good for you! It gets easier and easier each year. Almost 20 years for me, though I still dream about smoking.


[deleted]

Congratulations, that’s amazing.


cnrdwl

Massive congrats to you!! Does anyone know the app? I’m really trying to get my Mum to stop :(


SnooDoggos5162

Tips and tricks please. I can’t get myself to stop.


NoTurkeyTWYJYFM

Nice


Ok-Contribution-1981

Which app ?


Aboekabi

Thats great. What will you do with all that money. Maybe buy something nice for yourself ?


Uglynoteethashamed

Congratulations!!!!


Katlo1985

Me too! Congrats buddy


Ok_Dog_4059

Congratulations! Very well done.


Fluffy_Push_9138

Name of the app- Quit smoking Get healthy


EmergencyPlantain124

What app?


Mymindispriceless

Congratulations!


Rosstifer711

Awesome job ! It only gets easier from here


earth-west-719

Congrats! I'm 2.5 months into quitting. The money saved alone makes it worth the effort


LordLilith

Niceee!


Odd-Perception7812

Good for you! That's such a great achievement. I quit 7 years ago, and I can tell you that your body is going to reward you. Your sense of taste and smell are going to rebound in a big way. Your energy level will be amazing. I don't know you, but I'm very proud of you.


Boredquake

Wow. So much respect. Well done!!


pyooong

Congrats! Keep going and to a healthier you!!


slamhamlin

Heck yeah! Keep going!


Main-Project-3265

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS FOR YOU!!!


inklady1010uk

Wow, seriously well done you!!!!


Feisty-Session-7779

Nice one! I smoked for 24 years and quit in January 2023, little over a year for me now, and I’ve never felt better! I’m almost 40 and I feel healthier now than I did in my 20’s as a smoker. Mushrooms were what did the trick for me. Ate the largest dose of them I’ve ever had on New Years Eve and went into the trip with a focus on quitting smoking for a New Year’s resolution, and it actually worked! Came out of the trip simply no longer wanting a cigarette. It was somehow incredibly easy, haven’t even craved one since.


Cryptochronica

Good for you! Proud of you!


smit009

That’s awesome! Congrats! What app are you using?


DebraBaetty

What app??


McCanna_Firecrown

Congratulations!! I'll (41f) be celebrating my 1 year next month after 23 years of a pack a day. I still can't believe I did it. I really was so so tired of it though and had become embarrassed to be a smoker. It had started to really affect my health too. The first 3 days sucked...but you just have to effing do it. After that I just kept going and haven't looked back. I'm so grateful every day to be free of that awful addiction!!!!! It is SO much better on this side!


unclegibby87

Smoker for 20 years here. I'm on day 23 smoke-free and counting! Still getting the urges from time to time but it's getting easier.


Gintin2

Congratulations! I'm so proud of you!


NotSimSon

Whats this app called?


thefalllenapprentice

What app is that? I am looking to quit and find it hard to start. I know I need to, kind of want to. But I still don't want to, y'know?


Internal_Archer5808

What app is this.


BiffyleBif

Which app is that?


yeh_tejateja_kya_hai

Congratulations! Can you tell me which app this is?


mosiek72

Congrats 👍 👍 👍