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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As an ex-smoker, it isn't as hard as some people claim. They just do not want to stop.[/quote]

I know my Dad tried and tried to quit - on one occasion he managed to quit for almost 2 years but went back to it.  Perhaps length of time is a factor - he began smoking as a young teen.  He died of Pancreatic Cancer in 2010.  I WISH he had managed to quit all those years ago.  The question for me is more why do people start these days.  I get why people like my Dad started back when they did not fully know the consequences but now we know, I am absolutely baffled when people start the habit with that knowledge.[/quote]

I am sorry for your loss. I don't mean to sound so harsh. It is a difficult process but many get through it. Maybe I don't have an addictive personality though.

I started smoking at 16. Quit cold turkey at 34. It isn't easy but it can be done. I think many people just do not want to stop. I tried stopping many times. Once I started thinking about having kids, I quit cold turkey. In my opinion smoking around your children is child abuse. (The last statement is harsh and meant to be! Given all we know about second hand smoke no one should smoke around kids.)[/quote]

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