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I think there were lots of reasons that came to a head that led to me quitting.

My Father died very young from heart disease, and his Father too. Now I'm 26 I'm starting to think about these things. I want to have children one day - I've met the woman I want to have them with, of that I'm sure. I don't want my children to ask me why I stink of smoke, the same way I used to ask my Father. I don't want to die at 37 years old, and leave behind my children and the woman I love. I want that to last as long as possible. I want to take control of my own body, my own life. I don't want to be enslaved by those little white sticks anymore. I want to be able to, day after day, tell it that I've beaten it, and that it won't ever have me back again, no matter what.

PHEW. All done.

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Excellent decision

All excellent reason for quitting! You are so lucky to want to do this whilst you are young and you will really benefit from it Good luck with your quit you have loads to look forward to and life will be great without the smokes.:)

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I think there were lots of reasons that came to a head that led to me quitting.

My Father died very young from heart disease, and his Father too. Now I'm 26 I'm starting to think about these things. I want to have children one day - I've met the woman I want to have them with, of that I'm sure. I don't want my children to ask me why I stink of smoke, the same way I used to ask my Father. I don't want to die at 37 years old, and leave behind my children and the woman I love. I want that to last as long as possible. I want to take control of my own body, my own life. I don't want to be enslaved by those little white sticks anymore. I want to be able to, day after day, tell it that I've beaten it, and that it won't ever have me back again, no matter what.

PHEW. All done.

Perfect age to quit!! QUit for good and then move on with yr life.

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Hey all,

Thanks so much for the kind words and encouragement. I really do appreciate it - and that's not me just saying that either.

I'm on day 7 now, and still keeping it up. Hooray! I wish all of you guys all the luck in the world as well. :)

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