It started by wondering what it's like, ended up quitting the same way.

I am 37 years old in 2024, a blessing.

My first puff of a ciggie was at 8 yo.

Seeing others wondering what its like.

Ended up quitting the same way, amazing.

I smoked and vaped tobacco products for over 27 years.

I smoked and vaped cannabis products for over 20 years.

I tried to cut down, not addressing my lifestyle.

I tried cessation, including inhaler/patches/gum.

I did full courses of Champix unsuccessfully.

At the end of the day, I was struggling with my emotions.

Seeking health benefits, although my life was in flux.

Triggers seemed meaningless as I was consistently unwell.

I kept with trend, thinking that vaping was helping me.

Hospitalisation for polysubstance+alcohol misuse.

I ended up smoking+vaping, with respiratory distress.

Change is hard, but I had to start somewhere, to get well.

As of today 522 days smoke/vape free, my health is improving.

Right now I still live with cholesterol/pressure/diabetes/etc.

I need not win much else, but to win at this, so I stay Quit.