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@muradangie

I'm curious to hear what steps you took to stop smoking?

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I tried to quit many times and would succeed for a short time them right back to smoking. I smoked light and I smoked heavy. I have faith in God so I told God I would quit. You have to keep that promise. However, I used an idea that came to me. Whenever I wanted a smoke and it was often I would run it through my mind. I would see myself taking the cigarette, striking match or lighter and lighting it and then inhaling the first drag and the good feeling then I would imagine the dizziness I would have after not having one for a while and then feel the feeling that I failed again and be sorry for that. I had to run that through my head many, many times. especially after a meal or stress. This really helped me as it is a mind game. I smoked for at least 15 years heavy and now as an old lady can say after 46 years never had one again. I can smell a smoker in the next aisle at store or anywhere. Very sensitive to the smell. Just remember it is a mind game that can set you free. I actually think about it ever once in a while still after all this time. Hope this helps some for you. Take time to think about it.