Hi, my mom had her birthday party and my dad's sister was there. She smokes. For a split second I was going to follow her outside and bum a smoke. Thank goodness I did not. I did not ruin my 26 months quit. Close call and I always turn to Joel's videos to reinforce my quit.

My husband has got stage 4 Emphysema caused by working down the coal mines for 21 years, he never smoked and now he's suffering indescribably 😢

Hi Joel. Don't feel obliged to reply, but I thought I should tell you about my latest situation. You won't remember me but I had a failed quit several years ago. I am five days into a new quit that feels completely different. Difference is attitude, something you emphasise the importance of. I am now sixty-three and I had started experiencing serious breathing difficulties. I felt something relating to a COPD like emphysema might be just over the horizon. That frightened me. In just five days off the cigarettes those breathing difficulties have gone. This reality removes any rose tinted ideas about smoking that had undermined my previous quits. Early days, but this will be different. This time I feel as though it 'has' to be. Thanks.

You have saved so many lives, prevented so many early deaths, improved the livelihood of individuals and families and prevented or curtailed symptoms of diseases . This is to name just a few of your achievements. Joel, I’m not sure how many people can say that. All those videos are still online and accessible to those who look. I share them with everyone I meet. I urge everyone to do the same. I can’t thank you enough.

Hey Joel. Are you still out there?

i quitted 28 days , if your intention is clear to quit you definitely quit I will Never touch tobacco products No matter what happens in my life

the urge/need to cope with life will never end, but the actual withdrawal symptoms absolutely subside nearly completely after 6-7 days. any feeling after, is basically psychosomatic. not to diminish anyone's experience, but finding new ways to cope through sudden and intense emotions is necessary for everyone. Deep breathing, meditation, hydration, and exercise is surprisingly underrated/underutilized! You CAN take control of your life and be productive, whatever that may look like for YOU.

Hey Joel, Thanks for helping me get off nicotine. I remember about 10 years ago in high school when my mom found a pack of cigarettes in my jacket, she sent me your videos. After a decade of smoking, I finally found your channel again and have been watching it religiously. I’m at day 8 of my quit and feel so much better already. Thank you for helping me turn my life around. I hope you’re enjoying your retirement!

You are so wonderful. Thank you so much for helping me to never take another puff. You were an answer to a prayer. I Thank God for you. God Bless.

I quit smoking three and a half years ago all thanks to you. I had tried many times to quit before with no success. You perfectly described addiction to nicotine and once you understand the mechanism behind the addiction then you can take steps to address the problem. Thank you from the bottom of my heart

Thanks Joel

Thank you for basically saving my life.

Six years thanks to you! You are Wonderful.

Thank you so much Joel. Still in the battle of quitting, but your videos and information help more than you know. Hope your retirement is enjoyable and may god bless you for your caring heart for others. Your body of work speaks for itself and we need more folks out here like you! Cheers!

I stopped 11 years ago cold turkey after watching your videos.about 6 months of mental torture and then I was free

I stopped smoking 11 years ago cold turkey after watching this guys videos. Thx man

If someone is truly a never smoker I think they would be better off not trying to see what one puff is like. I never thought i would end up a nicotine addict in the past but experimenting on my own a long time ago was the first big mistake. Never take that first puff either!

Thank you, Joel!!! Enjoy retirement!! The work you have done continues to help so many people!!! You are an amazing human.

Thank you so much Joel! You changed the lives of so many people, including myself. Enjoy retirement and have fun!

I wish the government would ban nicotine!

Thank you, Joel, you are a gem. Have a fun time and long healthy life.

Joel Spitzer has been and still is the best out there in my opinion. No profit motive. Others are getting rich off of quit smoking methods, and that his never been his motive. Such a rare thing in today's society. What a treasure this man is. Check out this recent interview with David Lynch about his lifelong love affair with smoking, the price he is now paying, and his advice to those who smoke. I want to quit smoking, but am frightened. Have failed before and don't want to set myself up for another failure after having gone through withdrawl. I feel trapped, sometimes willingly. I know I am playing Russian roulette and that their will be a price to pay. Part of me, the addict part, doesn't care, or doesn't really believe that will happen. If I do quit, I want this one to be the one. I have quit before, for as long as 10 years, but once I get a quit going I cave in social situations, festive occassions, which usually involve alcohol. My inhibition is diminished, and I feel expansive, like a sailor on shore leave. I become another person. My plan for now is to quit this coming week. Part of me doesn't believe I will or even can do it. But then there is the quiet voice which tells me that I can do this. people.com/david-lynch-smoking-at-age-8-now-he-needs-oxygen-copd-exclusive-8743594

Thanks to you and to your videos I managed to quit smoking back in 2016. It wasn't easy but you helped me in so many ways! Thank you so much for it and I wish you a nice and healthy life!🌹

Thank you for your work, Joel.

Thank you so much , you helped me go cold turkey in 2018 . You’re a tremendous blessing

It's good to see you still kicking 💚🙌

11/17/2024 will mark 11 years of freedom. Thank you, Sir. Enjoy your retirement!

thanks to you Joel, I have been without my addiction to nicotine for over 9 years. Thank you!

Enjoy retirement Joel it’s nice!!!!

Almost 4 years smoke free! Thank you Joel ❤

Day 3240 since nicotine. Your videos helped create a shield for me against the brainwashing. Thank you Joel

Joel as someone addicted to the pouches, your historical content around smoking, and how to quit smoking are still incredibly relevant to this new wave of nicotine addiction. I've personally used them as reference material, and find a majority of the content quite relatable, since as you know, it all has to do with the same issue: nicotine addiction. So just rest easy knowing the work you have done, and the videos you have uploaded throughout the years are a very relevant resource and extremely useful. Needless to say.. you've done your job!! I respect the drive you still have for fighting nicotine addiction, but you should give yourself this time to retire and enjoy!!

It's been more than 3 years since i have quit smoking! All thanks to you !

Thanks for helping me.

You helped me turn my life around! You're a wonderful human being!

Your a good man Joel, thanks for all you've done! Iv been nicotine free since 2/27/13 and your content was a huge help!

Happy retirement Joel, You have already done soo much.. your videos in particular are what given me the lightswitch moment for my on going 7 year quit. I personally will continue to support/direct people onto topics and materials within turkeyville every once in a while to do my part in helping keep you retired bud. You have played a major part and created a platform that will continue to help so many for years to come. Thank you.

I’ve been watching your videos lately, you helped me quit! On week one, your videos are great!

Joel, where are you ?

Thank you❤Joel for being there for me. I am now celebrating 2 years smober. Never taking a puff, One day at a time.

Nice to see you again Joel! 😊 Quit 11 years ago☺️ You inspired me… thank u!

Ya know, very true... thank you!

I quit smoking cigarettes in mid December of 2023. I caughed up Phlem and Mucus for 3 months and then after that I only caughed up stuff once in a while. The key was drinking water and staying hydrated. 😢 I started smoking cigarettes again last June, and now I'm mad at myself, because I have to repeat the cleansing process all over again! I'm fighting with myself, because of all the Stress in my life that I have created by the friends around me who are not real friends. Real friends don't take advantage of their friendship or steal from them either! I'm trying to cope with that. I have to forgive them somehow. It's not easy for me! I'm trying to keep myself above water. Somehow I have to try to loose the Smoking habit all over again. Cutting down isn't quitting!

Joel you are a great person . I was going through your library and very impressed. Very good observation and understanding of addictive mindset. Thanks for such a wonderful service.

30 days since my last cigarette and this was the best motivation ever. This was the KO to rhe cig.

Thanks for the information👍🏼

Thanks Joel for giving me a kick to finally quit cold turkey after 28 years of heavy smoking. Coming across your webpage was a real turning point for me and I am watching your videos almost daily since then. I cannot say how grateful I am for what you are doing, it is the best inspiration and support I could ever wish for.

I'm scared I'm gonna be an addict forever, I just want to be able to quit.

4 days 2 hours 53 minuttes since last cigar, pulse rate normal, oxigen level normal, I can breath easily, no more Carbon monoxide, no nicotine, but sometimes headache and craving happen but I will not give up. We all can do this.

I quit smoking in 2014 thanks to your videos. I always come back for reminders-thank you infinitely for your effort.