Hi, My real name is Deborah I was a 2 pack a day smoker for 29 years. I recently quit smoking Cold Turkey June 23, 2009 9.33 pm I had tried before in the past with smoking cessation therapy, patches, pills ect. And once along time ago I even tried hypnosis for about $125, 20 years ago. I came across this website looking for help to quit smoking. 4 years ago I was diagnosed with COPD in the beginning stages then 1 year ago started getting dizzy and the Doctor found my left main artery in my neck clogged and the doctor let me know I was on my way towards a stroke. A few months ago I found that I now have Buerger's disease which has affected circulation in both my hands and feet. I guess finally I am scared. Really scared. In 1999 I was in a semi accident that cost me a kidney in being removed only to find the one remaining had Chronic Kidney disease that is something I was born with. Even with my remaining kidney failing I still contnued to beat myself up with Nicotine. I am greaful for this website because all I have done lately is read... read .... read. It has kept me from desiring a cigarette and helped me to finally quit cold turkey. Today I had a hard day, don't know why, Glad it is over Thankful I am still smoke free. God Bless everyone who has quit, will quit and all those that remain quit. Thanks for being here in my time of need!

