[westhoff]

I smoked from age 16-22. 1-1.5 packs a day. Never had any intention of quitting, thought I was addicted forever. Anyone thinking cigarettes are not extremely addictive doesn't know what it's like. Then I got really sick and just stayed in bed for two weeks. (Probably shouldv'e gone to the hospital) When I got better I definitely wanted to smoke because I liked it, but I figured I had gone two weeks without smoking so I didn't need to. I haven't had one in almost two years now! I still have no idea how I did it. The disappointment it would cause my family and friends if I started again was the major factor in me not starting again. Good luck to anyone trying to quit!