Hey everyone. Ive been smoking for a year and a half (20F). I’ve visited this sub every once in a while to remind myself that people are successful at quitting. My problem is that I don’t want to quit. I choose not to recognize the gravity of health problems that smoking brings. I have an oral fixation with smoking and I really enjoy the simple act of doing it. Even when loved ones tell me they’re concerned I keep thinking I’ll quit someday or that I’ll be a miracle case who never ends up having health issues because of it. I smoke 1-2 packs a week. Every time I try to quit it’s more because I feel like I should rather than having a strong reasoning behind it. I think having a strong reason to remind myself of would really help me.

So I have some questions for you all then. What made you want to quit smoking? Are there any horror stories you read or other materials you looked at to try and shock yourself into quitting and come to terms with the reality of the habit? Did you have to find the reasons deep within yourself? Anything at all that made you want to quit would be so helpful because currently I don’t experience any breathing problems or any health issues really, besides sometimes becoming nauseous from smoking. Thanks!