Quit Smoking & Vaping Success Stories
Read inspiring stories from people who successfully quit. Whether they used cold turkey, NRT, or an app, these journeys show that quitting is possible.
1 Year Vape-Free: Celebrating 1 Year Without Vaping
After 6 years of vaping, reaching 1 year vape-free felt like climbing a mountain. Full year celebration with family to get here. Now, anxiety decreased signific
100 Days Quit: Celebrating 100 Days Without Vaping
After 5 years of vaping, reaching 100 days quit felt like climbing a mountain. Milestone felt like turning point to get here. Now, cravings rare and manageable
30 Days Nicotine-Free: Celebrating 1 Month Without Smoking
After 18 years of smoking, reaching 30 days nicotine-free felt like climbing a mountain. Toughest month of life but made it to get here. Now, breathing easier,
6 Months Smoke-Free: Celebrating 6 Months Without Smoking
After 22 years of smoking, reaching 6 months smoke-free felt like climbing a mountain. Half a year without cigarettes to get here. Now, lungs feel 10 years youn
Climbing a Mountain After Quitting: Celebrating 10 Months Without Smoking
After 16 years of smoking, reaching climbing a mountain after quitting felt like climbing a mountain. Summit of local peak to get here. Now, no shortness of bre
Completing a Marathon: Celebrating 14 Months Without Smoking
After 17 years of smoking, reaching completing a marathon felt like climbing a mountain. From pack-a-day to 26.2 miles to get here. Now, accomplished impossible
Doctor Says Lungs Improved: Celebrating 1 Year Without Smoking
After 25 years of smoking, reaching doctor says lungs improved felt like climbing a mountain. Annual checkup showed improvement to get here. Now, lung capacity
First 5K After Quitting: Celebrating 4 Months Without Smoking
After 14 years of smoking, reaching first 5k after quitting felt like climbing a mountain. Never could run before quitting to get here. Now, completed without s
First Bar Visit Without Vaping: Celebrating 6 Weeks Without Vaping
After 4 years of vaping, reaching first bar visit without vaping felt like climbing a mountain. Biggest trigger test to get here. Now, proved can socialize with
First Road Trip Without Smoking: Celebrating 2 Months Without Smoking
After 19 years of smoking, reaching first road trip without smoking felt like climbing a mountain. 8-hour drive with no cigarettes to get here. Now, enjoyed sce
First Smoke-Free Day: Celebrating 24 Hours Without Smoking
After 15 years of smoking, reaching first smoke-free day felt like climbing a mountain. Used patch and called quitline twice to get here. Now, carbon monoxide l
First Smoke-Free Holiday: Celebrating 3 Months Without Smoking
After 16 years of smoking, reaching first smoke-free holiday felt like climbing a mountain. Thanksgiving without sneaking out to get here. Now, fully present wi
First Vape-Free Week: Celebrating 7 Days Without Vaping
After 4 years of vaping, reaching first vape-free week felt like climbing a mountain. Tracked every craving in PuffBye app to get here. Now, sense of taste retu
First Winter Without Smoking: Celebrating 5 Months Without Smoking
After 21 years of smoking, reaching first winter without smoking felt like climbing a mountain. No freezing outside for cigarettes to get here. Now, stayed warm
Fitting Into Old Clothes: Celebrating 5 Months Without Smoking
After 13 years of smoking, reaching fitting into old clothes felt like climbing a mountain. Gained weight but then lost it to get here. Now, favorite jeans fit
How a College Student Quit Vaping Using PuffBye app
At 20 years old, after 4 years of vaping, this college student decided enough was enough. Consuming pod a day daily, the habit had become both a financial drain
How a Construction Worker Quit Smoking Using nicotine gum
At 41 years old, after 20 years of smoking, this construction worker decided enough was enough. Consuming two packs daily, the habit had become both a financial
How a Executive Quit Smoking Using hypnotherapy
At 50 years old, after 28 years of smoking, this executive decided enough was enough. Consuming pack daily, the habit had become both a financial drain and a he
How a Firefighter Quit Smoking Using cold turkey
At 35 years old, after 17 years of smoking, this firefighter decided enough was enough. Consuming pack daily, the habit had become both a financial drain and a
How a Former Athlete Quit Smoking Using exercise program
At 36 years old, after 12 years of smoking, this former athlete decided enough was enough. Consuming pack daily, the habit had become both a financial drain and
How a Freelancer Quit Vaping Using mindfulness meditation
At 28 years old, after 5 years of vaping, this freelancer decided enough was enough. Consuming pod a day daily, the habit had become both a financial drain and
How a Immigrant Quit Smoking Using support group
At 46 years old, after 28 years of smoking, this immigrant decided enough was enough. Consuming pack daily, the habit had become both a financial drain and a he
How a Long-Haul Trucker Quit Smoking Using gradual reduction
At 48 years old, after 25 years of smoking, this long-haul trucker decided enough was enough. Consuming two packs daily, the habit had become both a financial d
How a Medical Student Quit Vaping Using app-based tracking
At 24 years old, after 6 years of vaping, this medical student decided enough was enough. Consuming pod a day daily, the habit had become both a financial drain
How a Military Veteran Quit Smoking Using bupropion
At 52 years old, after 30 years of smoking, this military veteran decided enough was enough. Consuming pack and a half daily, the habit had become both a financ
How a Musician Quit Smoking Using acupuncture
At 33 years old, after 15 years of smoking, this musician decided enough was enough. Consuming pack daily, the habit had become both a financial drain and a hea
How a Nurse Quit Smoking Using varenicline
At 45 years old, after 22 years of smoking, this nurse decided enough was enough. Consuming pack daily, the habit had become both a financial drain and a health
How a Person in AA Recovery Quit Smoking Using behavioral therapy
At 42 years old, after 20 years of smoking, this person in aa recovery decided enough was enough. Consuming pack and a half daily, the habit had become both a f
How a Person with Anxiety Quit Smoking Using behavioral therapy
At 31 years old, after 13 years of smoking, this person with anxiety decided enough was enough. Consuming pack daily, the habit had become both a financial drai
How a Person with COPD Quit Smoking Using prescription medication
At 58 years old, after 35 years of smoking, this person with copd decided enough was enough. Consuming pack daily, the habit had become both a financial drain a
How a Person with Diabetes Quit Smoking Using combination NRT
At 54 years old, after 32 years of smoking, this person with diabetes decided enough was enough. Consuming pack and a half daily, the habit had become both a fi
How a Pregnant Woman Quit Smoking Using exercise program
At 30 years old, after 12 years of smoking, this pregnant woman decided enough was enough. Consuming half pack daily, the habit had become both a financial drai
How a Restaurant Server Quit Smoking Using combination NRT
At 27 years old, after 9 years of smoking, this restaurant server decided enough was enough. Consuming pack daily, the habit had become both a financial drain a
How a Retiree Quit Smoking Using vaping to quit smoking
At 65 years old, after 45 years of smoking, this retiree decided enough was enough. Consuming pack and a half daily, the habit had become both a financial drain
How a Rural Resident Quit Smoking Using quitline counseling
At 44 years old, after 26 years of smoking, this rural resident decided enough was enough. Consuming pack and a half daily, the habit had become both a financia
How a Shift Worker Quit Smoking Using gradual reduction
At 37 years old, after 15 years of smoking, this shift worker decided enough was enough. Consuming pack daily, the habit had become both a financial drain and a
How a Single Dad Quit Smoking Using nicotine patch
At 39 years old, after 18 years of smoking, this single dad decided enough was enough. Consuming pack daily, the habit had become both a financial drain and a h
How a Software Developer Quit Smoking Using cold turkey
At 29 years old, after 12 years of smoking, this software developer decided enough was enough. Consuming pack daily, the habit had become both a financial drain
How a Software Developer Quit Smoking Using varenicline
At 40 years old, after 22 years of smoking, this software developer decided enough was enough. Consuming pack daily, the habit had become both a financial drain
How a Stay-at-Home Parent Quit Smoking Using support group
At 32 years old, after 14 years of smoking, this stay-at-home parent decided enough was enough. Consuming pack daily, the habit had become both a financial drai
How a Teacher Quit Smoking Using nicotine lozenge
At 38 years old, after 10 years of smoking, this teacher decided enough was enough. Consuming pack daily, the habit had become both a financial drain and a heal
How a Teen Quit Vaping Using PuffBye app
At 17 years old, after 2 years of vaping, this teen decided enough was enough. Consuming pod every two days daily, the habit had become both a financial drain a
How a Urban Professional Quit Vaping Using mindfulness meditation
At 29 years old, after 7 years of vaping, this urban professional decided enough was enough. Consuming pod a day daily, the habit had become both a financial dr
How a Working Mom Quit Smoking Using nicotine patch
At 34 years old, after 15 years of smoking, this working mom decided enough was enough. Consuming pack and a half daily, the habit had become both a financial d
How a Young Professional Quit Smoking Using Allen Carr method
At 26 years old, after 8 years of smoking, this young professional decided enough was enough. Consuming pack daily, the habit had become both a financial drain
Insurance Premium Dropped: Celebrating 1 Year Without Smoking
After 18 years of smoking, reaching insurance premium dropped felt like climbing a mountain. Qualified for non-smoker rate to get here. Now, saving $800 annuall
Overcoming After-meal Cravings: A Quit Smoking Story
For 18 years, cigarette was dessert for every meal. This specific challenge - after-meal cravings - made quitting seem nearly impossible. Every attempt to quit
Overcoming Alcohol Triggers: A Quit Smoking Story
For 11 years, every drink meant cigarettes. This specific challenge - alcohol triggers - made quitting seem nearly impossible. Every attempt to quit had failed
Overcoming Anxiety-triggered Vaping: A Quit Vaping Story
For 5 years, vaped heavily during panic attacks. This specific challenge - anxiety-triggered vaping - made quitting seem nearly impossible. Every attempt to qui
Overcoming Boredom Smoking: A Quit Smoking Story
For 13 years, smoked when nothing to do. This specific challenge - boredom smoking - made quitting seem nearly impossible. Every attempt to quit had failed when
Overcoming Break-room Smoking: A Quit Smoking Story
For 17 years, all coworkers smoked together. This specific challenge - break-room smoking - made quitting seem nearly impossible. Every attempt to quit had fail
Overcoming Driving Habit: A Quit Smoking Story
For 15 years, smoked entire commute both ways. This specific challenge - driving habit - made quitting seem nearly impossible. Every attempt to quit had failed
Overcoming Dual Use (smoking + Vaping): A Quit Vaping Story
For 12 years smoking, 3 vaping, vaped indoors, smoked outdoors. This specific challenge - dual use (smoking + vaping) - made quitting seem nearly impossible. Ev
Overcoming Financial Stress Smoking: A Quit Smoking Story
For 14 years, smoked more when stressed about money. This specific challenge - financial stress smoking - made quitting seem nearly impossible. Every attempt to
Overcoming Insomnia From Quitting: A Quit Smoking Story
For 19 years, couldn't sleep first two weeks. This specific challenge - insomnia from quitting - made quitting seem nearly impossible. Every attempt to quit had
Overcoming Living With Smokers: A Quit Smoking Story
For 13 years, roommates smoked throughout apartment. This specific challenge - living with smokers - made quitting seem nearly impossible. Every attempt to quit
Overcoming Morning Routine Habit: A Quit Smoking Story
For 22 years, coffee and cigarette first thing daily. This specific challenge - morning routine habit - made quitting seem nearly impossible. Every attempt to q
Overcoming Multiple Failed Attempts: A Quit Smoking Story
For 24 years, quit 7 times before, always relapsed. This specific challenge - multiple failed attempts - made quitting seem nearly impossible. Every attempt to
Overcoming Partner Who Smokes: A Quit Smoking Story
For 16 years, spouse still smoked in home. This specific challenge - partner who smokes - made quitting seem nearly impossible. Every attempt to quit had failed
Overcoming Party Smoking: A Quit Smoking Story
For 8 years, bummed cigarettes when drinking. This specific challenge - party smoking - made quitting seem nearly impossible. Every attempt to quit had failed w
Overcoming Phone Scrolling + Vaping: A Quit Vaping Story
For 4 years, vaped unconsciously while on phone. This specific challenge - phone scrolling + vaping - made quitting seem nearly impossible. Every attempt to qui
Overcoming Post-workout Smoking: A Quit Smoking Story
For 10 years, rewarded gym with cigarette. This specific challenge - post-workout smoking - made quitting seem nearly impossible. Every attempt to quit had fail
Overcoming Social Smoking Triggers: A Quit Smoking Story
For 9 years social smoking, only smoked at bars and parties. This specific challenge - social smoking triggers - made quitting seem nearly impossible. Every att
Overcoming Study Session Vaping: A Quit Vaping Story
For 3 years, constant vaping while studying. This specific challenge - study session vaping - made quitting seem nearly impossible. Every attempt to quit had fa
Overcoming Weight Gain Fear: A Quit Smoking Story
For 12 years, afraid of gaining 20 pounds. This specific challenge - weight gain fear - made quitting seem nearly impossible. Every attempt to quit had failed w
Overcoming Work Stress Smoking: A Quit Smoking Story
For 14 years, chain-smoked during deadlines. This specific challenge - work stress smoking - made quitting seem nearly impossible. Every attempt to quit had fai
Pregnancy Smoke-Free: Celebrating 9 Months Without Smoking
After 10 years of smoking, reaching pregnancy smoke-free felt like climbing a mountain. Entire pregnancy without cigarette to get here. Now, healthy baby girl b
Quitting Smoking: A Construction Worker's Journey
As a construction worker, smoking was deeply woven into daily life for 24 years. Job site smoking culture made quitting seem nearly impossible. Couldn't climb s
Quitting Smoking: A Executive's Journey
As a executive, smoking was deeply woven into daily life for 26 years. High-pressure decisions made quitting seem nearly impossible. Wanted to lead by example b
Quitting Smoking: A Firefighter's Journey
As a firefighter, smoking was deeply woven into daily life for 18 years. Stress relief after calls made quitting seem nearly impossible. Failed fitness assessme
Quitting Smoking: A Former Athlete's Journey
As a former athlete, smoking was deeply woven into daily life for 11 years. Started after college sports ended made quitting seem nearly impossible. Couldn't ke
Quitting Smoking: A Immigrant's Journey
As a immigrant, smoking was deeply woven into daily life for 29 years. Cultural norm from home country made quitting seem nearly impossible. Citizenship ceremon
Quitting Smoking: A Long-Haul Trucker's Journey
As a long-haul trucker, smoking was deeply woven into daily life for 27 years. Lonely highway miles made quitting seem nearly impossible. Heart palpitations dur
Quitting Smoking: A Military Veteran's Journey
As a military veteran, smoking was deeply woven into daily life for 28 years. Started during deployment made quitting seem nearly impossible. VA doctor's warnin
Quitting Smoking: A Musician's Journey
As a musician, smoking was deeply woven into daily life for 16 years. Band culture and performance anxiety made quitting seem nearly impossible. Vocal range dim
Quitting Smoking: A Nurse's Journey
As a nurse, smoking was deeply woven into daily life for 23 years. High-stress healthcare job made quitting seem nearly impossible. Felt hypocritical advising p
Quitting Smoking: A Person in AA Recovery's Journey
As a person in aa recovery, smoking was deeply woven into daily life for 21 years. Only remaining addiction made quitting seem nearly impossible. 10-year sobrie
Quitting Smoking: A Person with Anxiety's Journey
As a person with anxiety, smoking was deeply woven into daily life for 14 years. Used cigarettes to cope made quitting seem nearly impossible. Therapist address
Quitting Smoking: A Person with COPD's Journey
As a person with copd, smoking was deeply woven into daily life for 36 years. Continued despite diagnosis made quitting seem nearly impossible. Hospitalization
Quitting Smoking: A Person with Diabetes's Journey
As a person with diabetes, smoking was deeply woven into daily life for 31 years. Managing multiple health issues made quitting seem nearly impossible. Doctor w
Quitting Smoking: A Pregnant Woman's Journey
As a pregnant woman, smoking was deeply woven into daily life for 11 years. Quit for baby's health made quitting seem nearly impossible. Positive pregnancy test
Quitting Smoking: A Restaurant Server's Journey
As a restaurant server, smoking was deeply woven into daily life for 10 years. Break-room culture made quitting seem nearly impossible. Wanted clear voice for s
Quitting Smoking: A Retiree (65)'s Journey
As a retiree (65), smoking was deeply woven into daily life for 47 years. Lifetime smoker wanting more years made quitting seem nearly impossible. First grandch
Quitting Smoking: A Rural Resident's Journey
As a rural resident, smoking was deeply woven into daily life for 25 years. Limited access to health resources made quitting seem nearly impossible. Quitline pr
Quitting Smoking: A Shift Worker's Journey
As a shift worker, smoking was deeply woven into daily life for 17 years. Night shift energy management made quitting seem nearly impossible. Chronic fatigue af
Quitting Smoking: A Single Dad's Journey
As a single dad, smoking was deeply woven into daily life for 19 years. Stress of solo parenting made quitting seem nearly impossible. Son had asthma attack bec
Quitting Smoking: A Stay-at-Home Parent's Journey
As a stay-at-home parent, smoking was deeply woven into daily life for 15 years. Isolation and overwhelm made quitting seem nearly impossible. Toddler mimicked
Quitting Smoking: A Teacher's Journey
As a teacher, smoking was deeply woven into daily life for 12 years. Stress relief after school made quitting seem nearly impossible. Student noticed smell on c
Quitting Smoking: A Working Mom's Journey
As a working mom, smoking was deeply woven into daily life for 16 years. Juggling kids and career made quitting seem nearly impossible. Daughter asked about cig
Quitting Smoking: A Young Professional (25)'s Journey
As a young professional (25), smoking was deeply woven into daily life for 7 years. Work stress and happy hours made quitting seem nearly impossible. New relati
Quitting Vaping: A College Student's Journey
As a college student, vaping was deeply woven into daily life for 3 years. Campus vape culture made quitting seem nearly impossible. Noticed spending $200/month
Quitting Vaping: A First-Generation College Student's Journey
As a first-generation college student, vaping was deeply woven into daily life for 4 years. Stress of academic pressure made quitting seem nearly impossible. Wa
Quitting Vaping: A Freelancer's Journey
As a freelancer, vaping was deeply woven into daily life for 4 years. Work-from-home habit loops made quitting seem nearly impossible. Client noticed vaping dur
Quitting Vaping: A Medical Student's Journey
As a medical student, vaping was deeply woven into daily life for 5 years. Study stress and long hours made quitting seem nearly impossible. Embarrassed during
Quitting Vaping: A Software Developer's Journey
As a software developer, vaping was deeply woven into daily life for 5 years. Coding sessions and debugging made quitting seem nearly impossible. Nicotine affec
Quitting Vaping: A Teen (16-17)'s Journey
As a teen (16-17), vaping was deeply woven into daily life for 18 months. High school social pressure made quitting seem nearly impossible. Sports performance d
Quitting Vaping: A Urban Professional's Journey
As a urban professional, vaping was deeply woven into daily life for 6 years. Trendy alternative to smoking made quitting seem nearly impossible. Health insuran
Saving $1000: Celebrating 5 Months Without Smoking
After 12 years of smoking, reaching saving $1000 felt like climbing a mountain. Tracked every dollar not spent to get here. Now, bought bike with savings makes
Saving $5000: Celebrating 18 Months Without Smoking
After 20 years of smoking, reaching saving $5000 felt like climbing a mountain. Mind-blown by amount saved to get here. Now, down payment on car makes every mom
Taste Buds Recovered: Celebrating 3 Weeks Without Smoking
After 11 years of smoking, reaching taste buds recovered felt like climbing a mountain. Food tastes incredible now to get here. Now, enjoying cooking again make