Congrats brother, you really are a good person and deserve to be healthy, I am 1 month out of smoking and I think this habit is a real trap for humanity and huge respect to all who stopped smoking bravely. 🤩
@@ChrisSkoylesday 5 and its been hard I hope it gets easier. Please say it gets easier. Im also using patches. Chris what nrt did you use when you finally quit smoking?
I am 1 week smoke free. Your videos are my “go to” when I feel like I am slipping. This video is way too familiar to me, as I did all of the things you addressed. Thank you for all you have done for everyone who ventures down the path of quitting!!
Going on day 5 it’s been a challenge when you’ve smoke since 17 now I’m 37....my asthma has flared up so bad 2 attacks within 2 months I think it was a sign to kick the habit. I’m feeling hopeful and praying I can look back after 20 years and remember January 18, 2021 as the best day of my life
Wow good for you girl. We’re the same age and I’ve been smoking since I was 20. Heavy smoker 2-3 packs a day. I was diagnosed with COPD yesterday and haven’t had a cigarette since! The cravings are real intense but I don’t wanna eventually be living on oxygen! Keep with it and will all breath better together 😎
@@tristategaragedoorservices3382 I’m sorry about the copd, I hope things get better for you. It’s been a full 30 days for me and I actually feel worse sadly I’m still wheezing and short of breath. I almost gave in but I haven’t just yet. I’m glad you did stop I pray hope that you continue on your smoke free journey. I’m going to see a pulmonologist so I’m hoping no copd but at this point I wouldn’t be surprised. How did they diagnose you if you don’t mind me asking?
@@Warriorgirl777 I’m still going 💪 my cravings are getting worse I think but the good news is I can breath much better already. I honestly don’t even know what that done to diagnose me with copd. I’m seeing a pulmonary doctor next week so I’m hoping for good news. Btw stay strong and inevitably you will definitely feel better with some more time.
My mind will try to trick me every time. While I'm driving home, to where I smoke some. My mind will draw up a bunch of negative thoughts that I haven't thought about all day. Then on the drive my mind starts working so it can get that damn smoke. I'm ready for the good life 🙏
I'm just over two months clean. I still have the very difficult days where I literally burst into tears. Smoking was my friend for 30 years. It was my peace time, my comfort. It's been a rough two months but I will never ever go back to smoking. You eventually realíse smoking isn't your friend, it's your enemy. I've had days where I haven't thought of smoking at all. I'm so proud of myself. I know it's only two months, but it's been a worthwhile fight which I'll continue to fight ❤️
@@IconoclastGermane hello, yes, I have kept my quit. On 2 June it will be 10 months. I still can't believe it. It's been a life changer. There are times I still think about it and even miss it especially when I'm hurt or upset. But I stay strong and soon enough the thought goes away. Looking forward to my 1 year anniversary. 2 months and some change away 😊🎉
I went to the ER as a kid. The x-ray tech was smoking in the hospital showing me the x-ray. You used to be able to smoke everywhere. In Dallas now you can't smoke in the park. Can't smoke at Disneyland either now. I quit 10 months ago and your videos are helpful. I think everybody will come to the conclusion, I have to stop smoking. Eventually it will probably be illegal. I was a heavy smoker for 37 years. Never actually imagined quitting. I'm done.
Wow, Im 45 and have been smoking now over 35 years. My health has gotten so bad from smoking im assuming. Im getting close to quitting or probably dieing.
@@leroystepp1628 I'm hoping for the best for you. Nicotine gum worked well for me. Believe it or not the gum felt like I was smoking 5 cigarettes at once. The generic brands are pretty reasonably priced.
(Sorry my English is terrible) Once I was hospitalized for a week and obviously I couldn't smoke. I had this liquid bag thing attached to my arm on a stick that I could move around and so, under horrible weather and being very sick, I would go out to the front of the hospital and smoke. People would look at me with absolute disgust, this sick pale kid so addicted to cigs that he has resorted to this. I would have judged myself if I saw myself doing what I was doing and I felt so guilty, weak and disgusting. I will never forget that feeling. -- I'm on day 2 btw
Carlos Vardi That’s great. Was on here looking for some support haha.. I’m on day 6 now.. Have quit several times before but never get to 1 year. I really want to knock it on the head this time for good ..hahaha So sick of being a salve to the smokes .....
Hi! I am on Day 1 after having smoked since I was 14 so 32 years of slavery and to get to this stage of quitting, I have watched a number of your videos which have been super helpful. You talk in this vid about live streams and I was wondering if you are still doing them and if so, when would be the next one as I would love to participate
Hi Phillipa, really sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you! I haven't done a live stream in a while but it's something I'd like to start up again. If you're on Facebook, I'll usually post updates about things like both on my face (facebook.com/chrisskoyles) and in the Finding Freedom group (facebook.com/groups/findingfreedom1. Otherwise, if you're a subscriber to the channel, I'll also post notifications on here. Thank you so much for checkng the videos, I'm genuinly so glad they've been helpful to you :)
@@CarlosVardi I am still cig free.. Not one since July 10 2019.. I'm so happy. My gf us happy. And so is my bank account. I cannot believe I smoked for 19 yrs... never looking back brother..
Hi Chris I'm 5 months 26 days smoke free it was quite a challenge at the beginning you give me great confidence and make me more determined than ever....😀
Everytime my husband cheats on me over smoking, I will come to watch your video. It gives me a lot of supports! It has been 7 years and I have to admit I lose to Nicotine. I hate it so much! All these years I couldn't change my husband but I ended up I get depression for this issue. Life is too hard! Who create this Nicotine at first! How good if this world has no cigarette and the stupid Nicotine, I am seriously thinking of a divorce now after so many years on and off, discover his lies and forgive me. Try and try and try, fail and fail and fail.....a sad wife here.
@D B Cooper no no no, definitely not the money, you make me laughing. How much a nicotine cancer stick can cause compare to the income... and neither I care about his health. If he choose something to harm his life, I have no objection, this is his freedom. So what I care most if the "withdrawal syndrome' he passed to me! He has never smoke in front of me, he lied to me to smoke, for example smoke in office, smoke when I go grocery or bring kids to school. So whenever he is with me, that is the time he can't inhale nicotine. So, all the bad temper, nervous, tiredness, anxiety....X 100 bad things are throwing to me, I just feel so unfair! Second, it is about the trust between husband and wife, he lied to me for thousand times because of this Nicotine. I always assumed that he is not a smoker, but after, sure I found out that he is smoking behind me..... sorry, typing in emotion. Hope that you understand what I mean....
…breathing/filling my lungs feels wonderful, I don’t stink of cigarette smoke, my skin and complexion has improved/the dark circles under my eyes have gone. I can exercise and feel the benefits of having a stronger body, I’m not as injury prone as I used to be when I smoked, I’m more confident and there’s been a huge increase in my self esteem etc etc. I could go on for ages. Stopping smoking is the best thing I’ve ever done.
Hi Chris, this was again a wonderful video of you. Thank you for that and your support and thank you that you built up that Finding freedom group which is really helpful and nice. Thanks a lot :) P.S. What a sweet doggi :)
I am not a smoker, really hard to imagine how it feels the addition! It worth much more than a marriage and two kids? Tell me what is smoking! and how to quit? It seems a forever unsolved problem to me.
I'm on day 6 of quitting. I'm 36 started at 18. I'm really struggling, but gonna keep at it. Would greatly appreciate all the prayers and/ or best wishes. God bless oxoxo love N hug's sent from Baltimore MD
I've had a cold and coughing phlegm, it woke me up last night. I know what to expect because I quit with Allan Carrs book before, this time it doesn't seem to be making the shift. Because I'm in a slump atm the ciggies keeping me company. I quit for almost a day last week then ran out to buy a pack and chain smoked it all back. How to fill the void..... how to motivate to want to... to hate it so much that even the 2 and a half packs lying on my table won't phase me. I get anxious when I have none... this is so hard! The countless times I've planned, had a shower washed my hair my clothes only to panic and mindless zombie runs for a fix......What I do remember is how greatly proud I was when I could say, nope I don't smoke anymore. It was literally the top of my list if achievements. I honestly need that morale booster right now and not be a slave to this abusive relationship. Ok. let's do this again.
😂Thanks Chris you are so lucky. I quitted smoking and after that I had to have an operation in my leg due to oxygen shortage in my leg due to smoking. That's 3 years ago and I am still suffering. Then I saw a l neurosurgeon for help. He dicided I need a back op. Now I still have pain in my leg and foot plus pain in my back. Yet when I smoked I was never really sick and did not go to doctors. So what did stop smoking help me 🙄🙄🤥😭
Early weeks never ending story a week now and gosh the times of wanting a smoke. Getingb better just. Z few moment b4. H2d does my head in lol b1 st in morning 😮
@@sadyyboy12 extremely happy and satisfying after I quit. 100% No doubt in saying this Nicotine held me back and I changed my life completely after I quit (eg: running marathons, hiking many mountains - Everest is my next challenge, etc)
“the whole process of the quitting itself makes you stronger”
Congrats brother, you really are a good person and deserve to be healthy, I am 1 month out of smoking and I think this habit is a real trap for humanity and huge respect to all who stopped smoking bravely. 🤩
Im 58 and going on 4th day abstinence of smoking. Thank you for your inspirational channel.
Very much my pleasure. Congratulations on you four days, that's awesome :)
@@ChrisSkoylesday 5 and its been hard I hope it gets easier. Please say it gets easier. Im also using patches. Chris what nrt did you use when you finally quit smoking?
Thanks bro. I relapsed but I’m back off, leaning on you my man. Much love ❤️
Ugh I relapsed too plan to get back to it tomorrow
Still quit?
@@Gr33nHatt3R i miss brickleberry :(
@@IDontReadReplies42069 Briiiickllleeeberrrrryyyy!!!
Me too but I'm gonna walk or chew gum
I am 1 week smoke free. Your videos are my “go to” when I feel like I am slipping.
This video is way too familiar to me, as I did all of the things you addressed.
Thank you for all you have done for everyone who ventures down the path of quitting!!
Hey and how IS your Progress so far
Thank you Chris! I did relapse but did not enjoy it at all! Was totally unrewarding. So, I’m trying to quit one day at a time ❣️
Going on day 5 it’s been a challenge when you’ve smoke since 17 now I’m 37....my asthma has flared up so bad 2 attacks within 2 months I think it was a sign to kick the habit. I’m feeling hopeful and praying I can look back after 20 years and remember January 18, 2021 as the best day of my life
Wow good for you girl. We’re the same age and I’ve been smoking since I was 20. Heavy smoker 2-3 packs a day. I was diagnosed with COPD yesterday and haven’t had a cigarette since! The cravings are real intense but I don’t wanna eventually be living on oxygen! Keep with it and will all breath better together 😎
@@tristategaragedoorservices3382 I’m sorry about the copd, I hope things get better for you. It’s been a full 30 days for me and I actually feel worse sadly I’m still wheezing and short of breath. I almost gave in but I haven’t just yet. I’m glad you did stop I pray hope that you continue on your smoke free journey. I’m going to see a pulmonologist so I’m hoping no copd but at this point I wouldn’t be surprised. How did they diagnose you if you don’t mind me asking?
@@Warriorgirl777 I’m still going 💪 my cravings are getting worse I think but the good news is I can breath much better already. I honestly don’t even know what that done to diagnose me with copd. I’m seeing a pulmonary doctor next week so I’m hoping for good news. Btw stay strong and inevitably you will definitely feel better with some more time.
@@tristategaragedoorservices3382were you prescribed any inhalers for your copd?
Day 10 no smoking....no nicotine pills or anything either...really enjoying my sense of smell :D
Excellent! Keep up the good work!
My mind will try to trick me every time. While I'm driving home, to where I smoke some. My mind will draw up a bunch of negative thoughts that I haven't thought about all day. Then on the drive my mind starts working so it can get that damn smoke.
I'm ready for the good life 🙏
I'm just over two months clean. I still have the very difficult days where I literally burst into tears. Smoking was my friend for 30 years. It was my peace time, my comfort. It's been a rough two months but I will never ever go back to smoking. You eventually realíse smoking isn't your friend, it's your enemy. I've had days where I haven't thought of smoking at all. I'm so proud of myself. I know it's only two months, but it's been a worthwhile fight which I'll continue to fight ❤️
How's it going now? Did you keep your quit?
@@IconoclastGermane hello, yes, I have kept my quit. On 2 June it will be 10 months. I still can't believe it. It's been a life changer. There are times I still think about it and even miss it especially when I'm hurt or upset. But I stay strong and soon enough the thought goes away. Looking forward to my 1 year anniversary. 2 months and some change away 😊🎉
@@rochelletarr182 Awesome
Hi Chris I'm 2 year's and 1 day smoke free I've been watching your video and it's keeps me going and determined and motivated more than ever.
Day 5 of my final quit. Your videos are helping me so much. Thank you!
Well done on five days! Wishing you every success with your journey! :)
If you think about it, videos like this are the best thing about UA-cam. Keep up the good work mate- low budget, simple, heart-felt, real, HELPFUL.
This is still one of my favorite videos..thank you Chris..17 mo. Free
Thank you, Sue :) Sounds like you're doing amazingly well. Keep u the great work!
I went to the ER as a kid. The x-ray tech was smoking in the hospital showing me the x-ray. You used to be able to smoke everywhere. In Dallas now you can't smoke in the park. Can't smoke at Disneyland either now. I quit 10 months ago and your videos are helpful. I think everybody will come to the conclusion, I have to stop smoking. Eventually it will probably be illegal. I was a heavy smoker for 37 years. Never actually imagined quitting. I'm done.
Wow, Im 45 and have been smoking now over 35 years. My health has gotten so bad from smoking im assuming. Im getting close to quitting or probably dieing.
@@leroystepp1628 I'm hoping for the best for you. Nicotine gum worked well for me. Believe it or not the gum felt like I was smoking 5 cigarettes at once. The generic brands are pretty reasonably priced.
You give me hope
😞 thank you for helping me quit you amazing person Chris.
Making another attempt to quit tonight, I'm really fed up of this habit now. Thanks again for the motivation.
(Sorry my English is terrible) Once I was hospitalized for a week and obviously I couldn't smoke. I had this liquid bag thing attached to my arm on a stick that I could move around and so, under horrible weather and being very sick, I would go out to the front of the hospital and smoke. People would look at me with absolute disgust, this sick pale kid so addicted to cigs that he has resorted to this. I would have judged myself if I saw myself doing what I was doing and I felt so guilty, weak and disgusting. I will never forget that feeling. -- I'm on day 2 btw
@Michael Davis Thank you so much! and yes! I'm on day 49!
Carlos Vardi ... well done... how’s it going?
Miss Jo its been almost 2 months for me and I gotta say everyday I forget more and more about smoking
Carlos Vardi That’s great. Was on here looking for some support haha.. I’m on day 6 now.. Have quit several times before but never get to 1 year. I really want to knock it on the head this time for good ..hahaha So sick of being a salve to the smokes .....
@@missjo174 this article really helped me medium.com/@david/quitting-smoking-is-hard-becoming-a-non-smoker-is-not-a32fb6e2d5e2
I believe I will have bette life , quality life more happy days in my life better looking more stonger ...love and peace
Hi! I am on Day 1 after having smoked since I was 14 so 32 years of slavery and to get to this stage of quitting, I have watched a number of your videos which have been super helpful. You talk in this vid about live streams and I was wondering if you are still doing them and if so, when would be the next one as I would love to participate
Hi Phillipa, really sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you! I haven't done a live stream in a while but it's something I'd like to start up again. If you're on Facebook, I'll usually post updates about things like both on my face (facebook.com/chrisskoyles) and in the Finding Freedom group (facebook.com/groups/findingfreedom1.
Otherwise, if you're a subscriber to the channel, I'll also post notifications on here. Thank you so much for checkng the videos, I'm genuinly so glad they've been helpful to you :)
Day 2 brother... pray for me.. I have been watching all your vids for motivational purposes.. thanks man...
How are you doing now? a week?
@@CarlosVardi I am still cig free.. Not one since July 10 2019.. I'm so happy. My gf us happy. And so is my bank account. I cannot believe I smoked for 19 yrs... never looking back brother..
@@franciscocastillo8812 I stopped July 15th, still not one cig! Over 2 months, congrats brother!!
@@CarlosVardi how are you doing
@@rugged2050 3+ months
Hi Chris I'm 5 months 26 days smoke free it was quite a challenge at the beginning you give me great confidence and make me more determined than ever....😀
Everytime my husband cheats on me over smoking, I will come to watch your video. It gives me a lot of supports! It has been 7 years and I have to admit I lose to Nicotine. I hate it so much! All these years I couldn't change my husband but I ended up I get depression for this issue. Life is too hard! Who create this Nicotine at first! How good if this world has no cigarette and the stupid Nicotine, I am seriously thinking of a divorce now after so many years on and off, discover his lies and forgive me. Try and try and try, fail and fail and fail.....a sad wife here.
@D B Cooper no no no, definitely not the money, you make me laughing. How much a nicotine cancer stick can cause compare to the income... and neither I care about his health. If he choose something to harm his life, I have no objection, this is his freedom. So what I care most if the "withdrawal syndrome' he passed to me! He has never smoke in front of me, he lied to me to smoke, for example smoke in office, smoke when I go grocery or bring kids to school. So whenever he is with me, that is the time he can't inhale nicotine. So, all the bad temper, nervous, tiredness, anxiety....X 100 bad things are throwing to me, I just feel so unfair! Second, it is about the trust between husband and wife, he lied to me for thousand times because of this Nicotine. I always assumed that he is not a smoker, but after, sure I found out that he is smoking behind me..... sorry, typing in emotion. Hope that you understand what I mean....
There’s so many positives I can mention from quitting smoking: Improved circulation, enjoyment of food and smells I like had increased,
…breathing/filling my lungs feels wonderful, I don’t stink of cigarette smoke, my skin and complexion has improved/the dark circles under my eyes have gone. I can exercise and feel the benefits of having a stronger body, I’m not as injury prone as I used to be when I smoked, I’m more confident and there’s been a huge increase in my self esteem etc etc. I could go on for ages. Stopping smoking is the best thing I’ve ever done.
Tip - Magnesium Calm in glass of water when the Insomnia hits. - Week 7
Thanks Chris your videos are really inspiring. It's only my 4th day so I'm just taking each day as it comes.
Hi Chris, this was again a wonderful video of you. Thank you for that and your support and thank you that you built up that Finding freedom group which is really helpful and nice.
Thanks a lot :)
P.S. What a sweet doggi :)
Thank you this. It was really helpful to hear about how your quitting jpurney has turned out.
I am not a smoker, really hard to imagine how it feels the addition! It worth much more than a marriage and two kids? Tell me what is smoking! and how to quit? It seems a forever unsolved problem to me.
I'm on day 6 of quitting. I'm 36 started at 18. I'm really struggling, but gonna keep at it. Would greatly appreciate all the prayers and/ or best wishes. God bless oxoxo love N hug's sent from Baltimore MD
Chris, how long were you depressed for after quitting?
I'm 5 days cig free. We can all do this together.
How are u now?
@@floorbored3128 it has been 25 days as of right now, and I appreciate you checking on me🙂
@@Syko7785 nice, I am wanting to start myself pretty soon. Has it been miserable or not too bad?
Congrats btw
Day 2 cold turkey love your videos chris 😁👍
How did you do man
9 days in.thanks for encouragment
Thank you for another amazing video. Very grateful for your insight.
Another Superb Video Chris. I thank you for all that you do, it has helped me tremendously !
Thank you! :) Really glad you find the videos helpful!
Your videos are very helpfull. I am in day 17 without smoking!
I've had a cold and coughing phlegm, it woke me up last night. I know what to expect because I quit with Allan Carrs book before, this time it doesn't seem to be making the shift. Because I'm in a slump atm the ciggies keeping me company. I quit for almost a day last week then ran out to buy a pack and chain smoked it all back. How to fill the void..... how to motivate to want to... to hate it so much that even the 2 and a half packs lying on my table won't phase me. I get anxious when I have none... this is so hard! The countless times I've planned, had a shower washed my hair my clothes only to panic and mindless zombie runs for a fix......What I do remember is how greatly proud I was when I could say, nope I don't smoke anymore. It was literally the top of my list if achievements. I honestly need that morale booster right now and not be a slave to this abusive relationship. Ok. let's do this again.
I hope that you're still trying!
😂Thanks Chris you are so lucky.
I quitted smoking and after that I had to have an operation in my leg due to oxygen shortage in my leg due to smoking. That's 3 years ago and I am still suffering. Then I saw a l neurosurgeon for help. He dicided I need a back op.
Now I still have pain in my leg and foot plus pain in my back.
Yet when I smoked I was never really sick and did not go to doctors.
So what did stop smoking help me 🙄🙄🤥😭
Day 3! 🥰
Day 4 !!! After 10 years of smoking about 30 cigs a day
Day 2. Rough stuff. Thanks!
Early weeks never ending story a week now and gosh the times of wanting a smoke. Getingb better just. Z few moment b4. H2d does my head in lol b1 st in morning 😮
One week nicotine free.
I had more joy in this past one week than all I had in the entire past year
Hey and are you still Happy
@@sadyyboy12 extremely happy and satisfying after I quit. 100%
No doubt in saying this
Nicotine held me back and I changed my life completely after I quit (eg: running marathons, hiking many mountains - Everest is my next challenge, etc)
I’m Seb Seb. Ops… I have two UA-cam accounts 🤣🤣🤣
@@winktone thank u my man im 21 and smoking 1 pack and i think its killing me inside bec iam full of regrets and self doublt about my self
@@winktone is it possible that is a placebo ;DD?
Thank you 🙏
thanks
2 wks smoke free🎉
looks like you could use a smoke. love th vds :)
Lethargic. Apathy omg life u got stuff to do lol