If you were a smoker, would you be able to quit?

Yeh, if I wanted to, I think the main problem with smokers and quitting is that not many actually want to, but just feel as if they "should".

The day I found out my nan had lung cancer i quit. Il freely admit it took that huge shock to stop me as iv tried to quit before (and failed) but i havent touched one since. (Fair enough thats only a week but i cant bring myself to light up; no matter how bad the cravings are)

most do want to if you believe the polls.

problem is they cant due to weakness.

I've been smoking for about 2 years (terrible habit, I must quit), and I've gone for long periods between heavy smoking (weeks/months), without having any desire to smoke. The only reason I always start again is the routine of a smoke and a beer, goes hand in hand like.

Certainly those who've never smoked don't realise how difficult it can be. Have to say I decided I needed to stop after chest pains and before I saw the doctor, so managed it without too muchy trouble. However I've friends who really want to give up and tried desperately to do so but always seem to fail. I know they go through hell with ot as well. All you can do is to encourage and support them. But it can be very, very difficult.

have one friend who has quite serious chest an sinus problems who's tried everything she can to stop and can't. We just support her as best as we can. There appears to be two kinds of people - (and I'm not sure it's this 'willpower' thing). Some can stop easily, and some can't.I don't know why.

yes. i already have.

Good job, I may not have smoked but I knwo peopel who have quit and it certainly did not sound easy...

k, thx, but i gained alot more weight tho. i started eating more.