The start
I started when i was 14-15 years old, and it was for the most part, becuase I wanted to look cool. I wish I could turn back time and change that first decision, I really forced myself into the habit. I have asthma and am prone to chest infections which makes it worse, and yet I continue to smoke.. I want to quit for the sake of my health and so that I can see my son grow into a man and (hopefully) see my grandkids. My husband smokes too which makes it hard, we do enjoy it, but the repercussions just arent worth it. I dont want to see him die and early death either. Life is so precious and so short and I want to see more of it before I shuffle off this mortal coil...So..here goes :) Quit day is 31st October..bring it on!
Go for it. After a pack a day for 40 years I am now smokefree for 32 days. Cold turkey was HARD for 4 days so be prepared but the good news is that after then the nicotine is out of your body and it gets much easier, and then the benefits accrue quickly. WhyQuit.com reminds me why I am doing this and may help you too.
Why wait til the 31st ? Start now they say no time like the present to do something worth while dont just think of grandkids why not Great Grand Kids I am 63 we had our 1st g/Grand son born on the 1st April 12 I started the Habit at 12yrs Then sat and looked at a pic of the little fella that was it stoped that day I said I would start on 7th April then bugger why not know that was that so hopefully I will see him grow up an possible may see a GGG/child even though they may have to feed us both possible change two lots of nappies but I hope God willing I will not be that bad "I have always said IT IS JUST ONE DAY AT A TIME every day you dont smoke is an extra day you see the sunshine so stick them in the bin open a window a breath in about 2weeks you smell everything better Give it your best shoot burn all the smokes and not your life ALL the Best hope to hear good news in next couple of days I'LL BE WATCHING
Did you mean 31 October or September? If the former I agree with Chrisco and say bring it forward and QUIT - JUST QUIT! A website called WhyQuit.com might help you. Anyway all the best and go for it!