MY QUITTING SMOKING STORY - Happy Console Gamer

My story about quitting smoking and how my life changed
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[@dustyrhodes92806]

this episode made me quit smoking! I am now 4 months tobacco free!

[@HappyConsoleGamer]

That is amazing to hear!!

[@classicwrestlingcontent8591]

Dustin Apodaca Gg

[@Ztrigg]

Good job Dustin!

[@bindrp2]

Well done! Keep it up. Amazing how some individuals can change your entire life and they won't even know the impact they've had.

[@TheMastermind729]

how about now?

[@Iris-bc9eg]

My boyfriend showed me this video and a few days later he quit smoking, after 15 years. Your video was one of his motivator. You've been great help. Thank you!

[@rhodesy761uk]

12 years clean of heroin

[@xxedelbrockxx]

congrats man, that's tough to beat

[@rhodesy761uk]

Thank's bud

[@SageOwl]

+xxedelbrockxx The toughest if you know just exactly what it does to your brain.

[@sega32xxx14]

Boy do I envy you...

[@bjrnen8505]

+Paul Rhodes Brilliant, man. I hope you wear that pride as a gold badge of honor. It really is and I hope you are doing all right. Greetings from Norway. :)

[@tommyhatcher3399]

I quit too. It was brutal. Never look down on a smoker. You have no idea.

[@andreaberryman5354]

Tell my son that. He despises me. His father died of pancreatic cancer due to smoking and alcoholism. He has no respect because I quit and keep relapsing. I need to sleep it off for 3 days-worked before. Never know why I go back.

[@vijayvijay4123]

Hear Hear

[@vijayvijay4123]

@@andreaberryman5354 I am also struggling with quitting. Quit before for five months but relapsed. Walks and relaxed slow breathing helps in quitting.

[@marymchugh6050]

I just looked up ways to stop smoking because my 6 year old grandson said to me today ""granny I dont want to sit on your knee because you always smell like smoke" that really hit me, I have smoked 50 years, am type 1 diabetic, my aunt died at 55 with emphysema, had an oxygen tank on her back for 2 years, also my sister died at 48 with pancreatic cancer, doctors said smoking , disgusting habit

[@alen7492]

​@@vijayvijay4123 Hi. I was smoking for 20 years. If you really want to quit listen: It is not a few days/months process. To completely quit mentally needs years. And since you now know that, you also know that you need to keep the guard up for that long. Guard up means; whenever you have the wish for the smoke, simply be aware that is only your mind wish, and not yours, so you can shake it off. That awareness helped me to quit. Why that works: Mind is waiting for you to agree even partly to the idea, to soften you up (whatever be the reason). Guard fully up is being aware of that and not allow to agree internally one bit. Happy quitting!

[@neonghost8608]

been off cigarettes for just over a month was a smoker for over 10 years

[@RattlesnakeTequila]

+Pale Boy Gaming good man keep it up.

[@Ti7Vk3y]

+Pale Boy Gaming Good shit man! Your wallet will thank you.

[@neonghost8608]

Thanks everyone

[@FullmetalSonic260]

Congrats dude! 👍

[@grantrhoades6853]

+Pale Boy Gaming Great man, keep it up!

[@christineherson1413]

I have never watched your show before. I'm not a gamer. I'm a 57 year old smoking Grandma who wants to quit so much. Your story is so inspiring. I'm so glad I found you to hear it. Well done and wish me luck for the future.

[@GameSack]

Congrats! I know you've told us the story before but I'm glad you're putting it out there for everyone now. And congrats to everyone else who has been able to quit anything they were addicted to that they wanted to quit. I hope your story can serve as an inspiration for others. Apparently not everyone though. As I type this there are 7 thumbs down on the video. How dare you quit smoking! Personal triumph is bad!

[@torgogorgo1888]

+Game Sack ...but my father raised me to never be a quitter.

[@JazGalaxy]

+Game Sack I'm fairly convinced that some people just think it's funny. I think maybe they are in the mindset of thinking that it's a teasing-thing between buddies, not really realizing that the person on the other end of the screen has no real relationship with them. At least I hope that's the case. The alternative is just baffling.

[@emailchrismoll]

+Game Sack But when you play Colgo 13 you still smoke in the game right?

[@TheLastLineLive]

surely those 7 dislikes were from people that question his decision to quit.

[@Schagga]

+Game Sack Boo, Smoking is awesome you ignorant jerks! *lights a cigarette and starts coughing heavily*

[@Paritan164]

My dad quit smoking cold turkey when my mom decided she wanted a baby (me). As a result, he was in my life for 32 years, and I am thankful. Thank you for making this video, Johnny.

[@EliezerMercado1975]

I can relate. I quit smoking as well. Over 10 yrs clean.

[@Ponaru]

Congrats man.

[@HappyConsoleGamer]

Always great to hear!

[@Mel_Everything_and_Anything]

+HappyConsoleGamer i smoke for 19 years, im now smoke free for 2years now, its all because of my wife and daughter. Thank you for sharing this Johnny

[@NefariousDreary]

wooo! alright!

[@BarbieOnWeed]

+LOUD7 Same thing for me 2. :)

[@wantsome480]

I'm 40 years old I've been smoking 25 years. Last night when I went to bed I was thinking I really need to quit. I'm having chest pains. I feel like someone put a strap around my chest. I'm having a hard time breathing. I was thinking I'm hopelessly addicted until I saw this video. Your video inspired me to quit. If you can do it after 18 years I can do it. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@TannisHenriksen]

Did you quit? I'm having a hard time

[@borndorian92]

How u doing brother

[@jamesdwhite873]

Congratulations. Dude I quit 4 years ago. Smoked for 16 years or so. It took me 9 times to finally quit for good.

[@davidfossey6386]

As someone who has just recently stopped smoking (within the last week) I'm glad this video popped up and it has given me some motivation to continue so thank you!

[@pattikemp-gettmann9646]

When you cough so hard you puke. Then, it's time to quit. I am on 1 week today quitting. I will never smoke again I hate cigarettes with a passion. I'm so pissed at myself for smoking for 38 years. Within 24 hours my cough stopped

[@riihpeter]

I've been smoking for five years. I am preparing to stop in a few days , I know it will not be easy, but this video gave me more motivation to stop. Thanks Johnny!

[@NefariousDreary]

hope it works out for you, man. go for it :)

[@HappyConsoleGamer]

How are you doing?

[@deniskenn]

i quit last year after 13 years. dont miss it

[@SAUDROID]

What do you do when you get nervous or angry or sad ?

[@deniskenn]

@@SAUDROID I try to rationalize why I feel that way and if I can do anything about it. If I dont feel better I go for walks with my dog or exercise. Many times it's the nicotine withdrawal that is making you feel that way. Also weed helps sometimes.

[@nathanwhiting5475]

@@SAUDROID its only the addiction that makes you want to smoke when you feel those things. When you beat the addiction you deal with those emotions in natural ways. Not to mention that you have those feelings a lot less often once the withdrawals are over.

[@dougheperi5801]

Good on you dude, I gave up yesterday. That's it, I'm done with it. Your story and others are motivation for me, I want to live, and live life without them, I really enjoyed your story. I would smoke 30 per day, for 20 yrs, it's been 36 hrs now, and no stress, more determined than ever, I'm in control now, not them. Already have stopped coughing, breathing easier, saving money, $20 a pack in Aussie. This is the first real time I've wanted to stop, and I'll do everything in my power to make it happen, I chose when to start, and now will choose the end. We can all beat an addiction, others have proved it. Thank you.

[@HappyConsoleGamer]

You can do it if I did it!

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

How’s it going these days, Doug?

[@80sidd]

Cigarettes expensive in Australia better to stay quit

[@Untouchaable]

It's great you made a video about this. It could motivate many others to do the same.

[@Vector3Gaming]

was thinking the same :)

[@Zohggy]

+CrackKat Yea me too :) The thing with addictions is that you have to want to change, else it's going to be next to impossible to do so.

[@Vector3Gaming]

+Zohggy absolutely, and not just addictions, even when you want to achieve something difficult, like learning a language for example, you need reach the state of mind where you are constantly excited to achieve your goal, that any time you spend going backwards, or even not going forward, you consider it to be a terrible set back/waste of time.

[@rellik187redrum]

+CrackKat what you are describing sounds a lot like mania, it is the positive side of bipolar schizophrenia, lol

[@Vector3Gaming]

+rellik187redrum lol i don't know anything about that but thanks for saying it, it probably is unhealthy to go overboard with that kind of thinking :P

[@radhikanair2000]

Am not into gaming..and came across this video as I am quitting for good..this is one of the bestest videos I've seen. I have been a smoker only for 3 years with apppx 6 daily and that itself is painful to quit.. your story inspired me so much ..much much much love from India ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@AndrewGSalt]

What stands out to me is how you replaced the Desire to smoke a cigarette. That Cue. With drinking a glass of water. And mentally convinced yourself that it would help elevate the desire. Even though physically you were clearly still in withdrawal. Power of the mind!

[@zhadezh7223]

I used this method too. Every time i had the urge to smoke, i wouldn't say "ugh i wanna smoke", i said "i want a glass of water". The first couple of times i felt silly, bu then you really believe it and the desire to smoke goes away after drinking that glass of water😄

[@GrainJB]

I smoked a pack a day for 23 years. Been 27 months clean now, used an ecig to begin with, then quit that too.

[@NefariousDreary]

good job!

[@nunyabusiness4904]

I'm jealous, I quit smoking cigarettes 3 years ago but cannot give up vaping and my nicotine addiction is worse than it ever was, I would never smoke cigarettes inside or in my car, but I constantly vape in my house and car.

[@tyisafk]

Funny thing about that for me, vapors are the reason I never got into cigarettes. When I was already adjusted to nicotine, I only felt the worst of the cigarettes so I could never smoke them. lol

[@JMEVlogs-xt4ci]

I’m trying to quit. Would you suggest starting off with ecig?

[@garvanch9684]

Well done my friend

[@valevallo]

I know this video is 5 years old, but I subscribed because of it. What a story man, hope you are still smoke free today!

[@FeelslikeHalloween]

Please never take this video down! Your experience with smoking mirrors mine almost exactly and I come back to this video often. This video is what helped me to quit after 19 years. Thank you.

[@wolfofmollysfall6668]

Hey man! Just want to say that this video helped me quit smoking. I smoked a pack a day for 11 years.. I'm only at one month now. But I'm never going back! Just wanted to say thank you and I love watching your channel. You rock man

[@FoxForever90]

Did you keep it up?

[@wolfofmollysfall6668]

@@FoxForever90 yes I did! Still going strong today. It has been difficult I won't lie. I've had a few close calls and some days with intense cravings. But over all feeling much healthier and enjoying life so much more. No joke, video games helped a ton. Distractions are definitely a good thing! Especially snacks and watching happy console gamer lol

[@FoxForever90]

@@wolfofmollysfall6668 Dude that's great! Glad you're feeling a whole lot better and happier! Congrats!

[@ScouterVee]

I'm going on 3 months after watching your video and inspired me to make youtube videos. Thank you.

[@PoilQC]

3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months are the absolutely hardest! Coming up on 5 months myself and the urge to smoke has gone pretty much entirely! You can do this!

[@HappyConsoleGamer]

Hey everyone! I don't smoke Pot either or smoke anything! But if you guys do have fun! :D

[@johnnycaralta]

HappyConsoleGamer I don't know where you're from, but BC has some of the finest buds in the world. If you ever partake, I suggest getting it from there.

[@DrRESHES]

I smoke for 5 almost 6 years, and i love it !! also i want to -try- use your method to quit smoking right now, this night i will stop smoking.

[@DrRESHES]

also i smoke 6-16 Sigs a day but those ones are pure tobacco that i can roll, so it's much more stronger -i hope- i can quit!! starting now, i better go get some water because i can feel the Need coming to my brain again!!

[@robbierupac9442]

HappyConsoleGamer This is a true inspiration brother!!! 💊💊🚩🚩🚬🚬🚬Same story I was a late bloomer with smoking and now I'm so sadly addicted to it😞😞

[@jonathondurst9921]

my ex boyfriend (who was emotionally abusive and into k-9) told me to do meth at Chili's so I have been a figurative Nazi with no empathy since ~2012. I still do not have empathy and I hope it stays that way but I quit :)

[@ryanamberger]

Thanks for doing this. I quite smoking last week. It's been a struggle getting through this first week, any encouraging stories I can get, I'll take. Even after just one week, aside from the withdrawals, I feel so much better health wise. Don't wake up feeling like I've been ran over by a truck.

[@ryanamberger]

It's only been 12 years of smoking for me. I've got to about 20-40 a day depending on how the day goes. Working I usually smoke a lot more. And I feel you on wanting a cigarette with certain things. Like a good song comes on the radio while you're taking a drive. Gotta have that fucking cigarette.

[@ryanamberger]

Thanks for the advice and good wishes everyone. It's appreciated. And as far as vaping, I want to quit completely. I wouldn't be surprised if someday in the future it turns out they're just as bad.

[@NefariousDreary]

hope you make it! :) keep it up buddy

[@kennethsmith5731]

I’ve been smoking now for 20 years. Thanks for this video your story is inspiring. I’m a take this video with me

[@kitterykmonster5081]

Bro.that’s where I’m at. The demoralizing frustration. Thanks for your story. I will win this game in the end.

[@EuphoricReviewz]

I am so glad you shared this story. I seriously love you for this because I needed this so much.

[@ellemraifazar1521]

I quit smoking for 13 days ! I just loved hearing your story, so encouraging !

[@jazrath]

As a former smoker and hard core drug addict. I totally relate to you on this video. It was not easy but i beat it. it been almost 10 years clean for me. But the dreams about it still happen. An I get that craving once in while. Each time the period in between get longer. But it still happens. But i have not gone back. An i pray i never due. I love myself and my wife to much to go back.

[@phath2007]

Just popping back in after 5 plus years - still clean thanks to the huge strength I took from this very story. Thanks again man ;)

[@TommyPKFire]

This couldn't have come out at a better time.. I'm 4 days into kicking my recent damaging habit and really needed this story.. Thanks Johnny! I quit cigarettes about 4 years ago and yeah it was tough... Been a long time fan, I remember when you were skinny haha keep up the vids man you rock!

[@noelquiromero4900]

Wow, you brought tears to my eyes. I'm not a smoker, nor any other kind of addict, but that look in your eyes transported me somewhere where I felt your battle. You are a strong willed person, this anniversary proves the strength within you. PS: I LOVED YOUR MOVIE!!

[@HappyConsoleGamer]

Hey thank you!! :D

[@hazel_willow801]

today will be 7 days smoke free for me , thanks for sharing this , i needed to hear this story ! it gives me more motivation to stay quit :)

[@SuperDerek]

Johnny, this was a great video. It's extremely interesting, I've never smoked and always wondered how it happens. Everybody says they hated their first, and I just didn't get it. I've got some smokers in my family, and I know they struggle with quitting. I'm really glad that you've taken control of your situation, and the difference between then and now, really is like night and day. By the end of this video I just wanted to give you a beer and a hug. Keep it up so we can have a healthy and happy Johnny for years to come. :)

[@EM-jk8st]

+SuperDerek RPGs you and johnny are my fav youtubers. cool

[@Kinaldio]

+VideoGame Polak Yup, they put strange, addictive chemicals in the tobacco, for various uses, such as pesticides. +SuperDerek RPGs Glad to see you're a fan of Mr. Millenium! Cigs are nasty, and he was living proof of that

[@TheSecondIDare]

Non smokers will never understand just how difficult it is to "just stop". It's truly is one of the most difficult things a man can do. Even losing a parent to smoking isn't enough. My dad was 52. If you're going to quit, you've got to want to do it for yourself. A wonderful story Johnny. Very similar to my own struggles.

[@NefariousDreary]

I can only imagine.

[@patrickhein6986]

I know what you´re talking about. My Dad died on Lung Cancer and I didn´t had the intention to stop smoking. Only as I realized that this could happen to myself changed my mind. But then it was from one Day to another that I quit smoking.

[@nunyabusiness4904]

People who don't smoke and have never smoked talk about it like giving up nicotine is that simple, caffeine is the most abused drug in the world and many people can't start their day without a cup of coffee but get offended and treat it like it's different than nicotine but between caffeine and nicotine I've had the hardest time giving up nicotine, I can go days without caffeine but only a few hours without nicotine.

[@drbenngetich]

They just have no idea, where they see it a a sort of criminal habit for people with devious ways. Its much easier to start. The problem is cigarettes take out your conscious ability to quit both mentally and physiologically. Its been the hardest thing for me to do even if I extremely regret starting.

[@enshk79]

I’ve never smoked a single cigarette, not even one puff. But I have an issue with sleeping pills

[@easyfixfx1392]

Well done bro, life is too short to cut it even shorter by smoking. I quit a month ago and feeling like my body is coming back to me, I lost myself while smoking for 20 years, feels like I’m coming back to better health and my flow is back.

[@samuelgregory2088]

Man i've been smoking for a year and a half and this video is very encouraging for trying to quit, so thank you so much for making it.

[@nickcabrera9567]

Love revisiting this episode its so inspiring I'm glad you took the step to quit ciggarttes and start a new chapter without smoking. Wish you the best

[@martinmateer2925]

I know I'm really late on the video but I just celebrated one year smoke free a little while ago and I related with your story so much. I also cried on day one! It's a rough addiction, for sure. Anyway, congrats man and I'm glad you're going strong!

[@lotsofgames]

My grandfather started smoking when he was 12. When I was young he told me to never start smoking because it is so difficult to quit. Unfortunately he still smokes to this day. So glad that you were able to find a way and the strength to quit.

[@janehall8613]

I'm so happy for you! Everything you have since you've quit - I want for myself too! So bad. I'm currently struggling to quit after 18 years. Your story has inspired me and has made me think that I CAN come out on the other side like you... and that there IS another side! I'm saving this vid... thanks so much

[@HappyConsoleGamer]

Hey Jane, seriously you can do it! :D

[@danbray1824]

This is the best video on KZbin for quitting smoking I would say.. 23 years off and on, it's weird I've hated it for years but it always finds it's way back. I've tried all the patches vapes everything. Tomorrow I'm quitting cold turkey. Thanks johnny!

[@Double4anime]

I can definitely relate to some degree since I used to smoke weed..... And while its not as addictive, it became a bad habit. You have that moment, that first "high", and then you keep chasing it trying to reliving it and its peak. And the funny thing is I didn't inhale it the first time as well. Now I'm only 18 and I picked up that habit a few years ago BUT thankfully I quit awhile back. My dad just stopped smoking cigarettes the other month (he's 60) and he's been smoking since he was 14. You've really done something great for yourself man!!

[@Double4anime]

+Matt Greer It definitely is not good for you mentally over time.

[@enelhorno2024]

+Double4anime Maybe if you do it ll the time. I vape weed to sleep whenever I'm stressed and do not find it addictive or bad for me. Well, the bad side would be the munchies and appetite for sex.

[@RoninDays]

I'm 18 and feel like I can weigh in on adult issues bc of my vast experience in life :D

[@jrno93]

nakamine1713 that's how everyone feels at that age, you'll think otherwise as you get older.

[@user-ux9nh2wl2x]

I always like to workout after smoking weed it motivates me and makes it less painful to workout. It's always good to take breaks sometimes i go a month or a few weeks without it but, it's very easy to get in the groove of smoking it everyday which i did multiple times a day once.

[@dayglowfunkyjunky]

Great story man. I quit for 30 hours now. This time I'm watching youtube quit smoking stories. It really helps!! Seeing how healthy and happy people and how better off they are. Great story! one off the best stories so far!

[@TannisHenriksen]

That's what I'm doing right now

[@StarshipMaximus]

Addiction is truly a demon. I once tried to stop smoking amd that lasted two years, but life fell hard on me and now I'm back smoking the fumes of death. I've been smoking for eight years now. BUT! I also was addicted to drinking and doing drugs, which I quit doing for two years now. So I will quit smoking. Love this video, Johnny. Keep on living.

[@williamwwjd12345]

You're right about addiction being demons

[@twobrotherscycleanda]

This video means a lot to me because I'm 38 and struggling to quit. I'm saving it under my favorites and using it as reassurance when things get tough. thanks HCG.

[@Veronie]

Really touched by this story, especially when you said your life wouldnt be nearly what it is today if you hadn't quit.

[@Lucideyes89]

Hey man, thank you for sharing your story with everyone. I recently quit myself, 3 days ago, and hearing your story is very uplifting to me. The withdrawals are bad, but they are not stopping me.

[@johndee759]

Congratulations! You are the best story teller. I love and enjoy your personal experiences. You have such an inspirational way of story telling。thank you for the person you are.

[@type2red]

I'm almost 5 years sober, ex chronic alcoholic and so proud to have made that move... thank you so much for your story.

[@SegaScream]

Almost 15 years for me!

[@4Clubs]

+SegaScream Me too. I kinda feel bad hearing his story while puffing away. Disgusting little habit.

[@SegaScream]

+4Clubs Oh, no, I meant since quitting! I encourage you to do so as soon as possible. The toll it takes on your health and wallet is massive.

[@NefariousDreary]

noice!

[@soussikhalil7775]

Great Story , I smoked for 10 years and decided to quit, only 2 days now without cigarettes but am holding on and am getting the strengh by listening to stories like yours

[@HappyConsoleGamer]

Keep at it! That terrible feeling will pass!

[@JRocktheGameRocker]

Congrats man! I"ve been clear of tobacco's grasp for the last 2 years and 4 months. Feels great to not be a slave to that industry and I started putting my money towards building my game collection instead. It's also when I decided to start KZbin, cause like you said, you gotta do something with all that new free time. You summed up all them negative feelings I went through while being addicted pretty well. Keep on rockin' then lungs Johnny!

[@GhoulReviews]

Im trying to quit vaping right now and this video helped me quite a bit, I love your never doing that again attitude. Hopefully I get to where you're at soon.

[@JimsGameRoom]

I don't smoke but I loved this story and your passion in general. You're a great dude and I'm glad you're happy with yourself :)

[@brentthompson2265]

Johnny, you have come a long way and you really do like a different person compared to 8 years ago. I am happy for you that you have a good life now. I am struggling with addiction and this video helped. I am in a bad place right now and I want you to know that your videos always make me feel better no matter what kind of day I am having and are always something I look forward to. You have such an amazing positive energy that is very refreshing and contagious. You are also a great story teller. Keep doing what you are doing. Your videos really do make an impact.

[@stagename639]

That motivational stuff you said at the end. Trying to get people to think about what they want to change, thinking about that all the time, manifests itself, becomes the catalyst to change your life for the better... That made me cry.

[@kpoz12]

I am trying to quit drinking, and this video is exactly what I needed. Thank yyou from the Kootenays! BC STRONG!

[@Tokyodriving]

Its a huge difference on how you look from then and to how you are now. Way better dude! Congrats for keeping away from them that long now. Also I dig these kind of stories. Hope to see more!

[@tremerin1]

I like how you're open to talk about anything, from smoking to records, from anime to games. good work on quitting, keep up

[@illyriabuff]

Awesome video! Smoked for 17 years my self. Quit cause I started feeling what felt like a heavy weight on my lungs just standing. I found the withdrawals were the worst on day 9 and 10. Almost at a year now smoke free.

[@kevincarr8434]

The way you expressed yourself in this video is extremely heartwarming. And inspirational. Thank you for this.

[@xninja83x67]

I quit 3 years ago in October, Best thing I ever did. I quit cold turkey too.

[@xninja83x67]

OMG I have that same dream lol, The only real difference is it usually takes awhile after I wake up to realize it was a dream.

[@indieroc4life]

Good story, takes me back to easier days. I think I’ll need to quit at some point soon. Been smoking for 13 years on and off. When I drink with my friends or when Im stressed out I can easily go through a pack a day/evening. It’s weird I never used to smoke on my own either but indeed it does creep into your life in strange ways.

[@BadcatGGEZ]

i think the biggest thing that people should realise is that smoking is a EXPENSIVE addiction and you could buy a brand new video game every month with the money you use to buy cigarettes.

[@CHVRLIEKINS]

thank you for sharing, i'm about to start my non smoking journey and this is really helpful

[@Push2DaLmt]

Johnny I want to thank you so much for this video, I asked you in a comment section a few videos ago how you quit, after watching this when I woke up you truly have inspired me to really give this another go as yes im going through the same thought process when you began your journey its incredible once again thank you so much and a happy 8 year smoke free anniversary 😃

[@HappyConsoleGamer]

+StatzDaSinista NZ Its funny I saw your comment and I had done the video I was like I will let it surprise you! but I did see your message!

[@Push2DaLmt]

+HappyConsoleGamer thank you once again johnny 😃 I really appreciate that

[@Gaming4BoringGrownUps]

+StatzDaSinista NZ My mother quit smoking for twice as long. Cold turkey! God damn, she's good, eh?

[@MikeShadows2]

+StatzDaSinista NZ Good luck man, be strong and don't let cigaretes control your life, I'm here's hoping that you can overcome the addiction.

[@NefariousDreary]

hope you make it! I know you can :)

[@jonathanbrown3140]

I have been cold turkey för 8 day's and this video has been the most inspiring thing l have seen in the last few horrible days

[@phillipeapp]

jesus christ you look better NOW than 11 years ago thats INSANE !!!! imma quit this shit too brother

[@Madjas00]

Very inspiring video. I recently started treatment for my addiction and have been clean for 20 days so far. It feels great to get back into the things I left behind before getting into my addiction. Some days are hard, but it's all about reminding yourself of the positives of being sober and how much fuller your life will be without a substance tying you down.

[@jeffbyrnes3686]

Thanks for sharing your story. 3 months smoke free.

[@Dariothehungry]

I'm 36, been smoking for 21 years and I finally quit. Thanks for your story man. It helped me alot

[@ORGAN1X]

Hey thanx Jonny, video inspired me to quit again. Went 3 months clean off cigs then recently went back. Not planning on going back again. I'm 35 now been smoking since like 16, like half pack or so a day.

[@craigkasiske7032]

I quit smoking in 2020 with the help of your video. At the end of 2022 I tried a vape and got hooked on them. Now I'm quitting those and watching your video againl

[@flower5185]

Great video man. Cool to hear an honest portrayal about how menacing and addictive cigarettes really are. People who've never smoked don't quite understand how difficult quitting really is, to them, it seems like "hey man, just stop doing it. It's bad. What's the big deal?"

[@Legorreta.M.D]

I only ever smoked when I was with friends in a situation I considered worth smoking, like some night outs, some time after a pen exam, etc. about one single cigarette every one or two months. 3 days I bought my first pack and lighter after a moment of great stress and worries. I am 19 by the way. I drove home feeling disgusted with myself. I got to my apartment's parking lot, punched a wall and tossed the cigarettes and lighter into a trash can and did not bother to look back. I hope it stays that way.

[@52icon]

I really enjoyed this episode. I'm a smoker and I want to quit so badly. My money is never right my breath smells like cigs. I blame cigs for everything wrong in my life. I hope your my inspiration.

[@HappyConsoleGamer]

If you want to quit you will!

[@jgdacashman]

Eric Rose "I blame cigarettes for everything wrong in my life". Damn. This is so true. Cigarettes take away your money, and your health. They become a social barrier, and an emotional blanket, helping to isolate you from the public eye under the guise of normal. When in fact, you're burying emotions. Let it go. Toss that last cigarette, and be prepared to reap the benefits. You can take time off work to get ready for the withdrawals, but life is the reason you smoked. So be prepared to confront it.

[@MikManc]

I watch this video every couple of months whenever I’m feeling down or unsure of myself. I don’t have any specific substance abuse problems, but I have issues in my life that make me feel like they are holding me back from being a better me. And I always go back to this video to remind myself that removing certain things from my life will help me to have a more fulfilling existence.

[@hatezis]

Congrats, and thank you, great inspiration. I'm currently considering quitting :)

[@zombathon3370]

Its been 4 months not smoking now after 15 years and never been happier put on healthy weight and don't have to take a breather after a long walk. congratulations on you're success of quitting Johnny.

[@teetee580]

Congratulations! Quit last september myself, best decision ever, hands down!!!

[@bluejokelpie1044]

I am so happy for you and your family that you pulled through this! It is super tough! My godfather died last year because of smoking at the age of 59. That is no age nowadays. And just when he welcomed his first grandchild into this world :( I am so glad my father quit smoking years ago! He became such a happy person in comparison to the days when he would smoke regulary. It's amazing how this stuff can warp your personality. After this video I looked up some of your old videos Johnny and I see the same transformation with you. I am beyond happy for you! :D And thank you so much for sharing your story.

[@TheINFP_Diary]

almost 72 hours in without hitting a vape, your channel has helped encourage me. The cravings are very intense and come in waves, my brain will literally show me such vivid images of myself inhaling a vape. Not today satan.

[@jaredf3381]

Same, 48 hours in.

[@pure-pisces9470]

THANKYOU VERY INSPIRING!! I smoked for 30 years, stopped totally with no cravings nothing through laser treatment, then it crept back in that gremlin lying dormant like it was always there just waiting & it was ever so subtle, over the last two years i've tried the laser twice again but no luck this time, I'm 53 & sooooo over it & feel so slack/sluggish/guilty/controlled because i want to exercise again, swim, walk etc but don't cause I feel so hypocritical doing both, I hate the cough & sore throat at times & yes am very thin as you mentioned also. I've never really believed in hypnosis but after listening to you & your story, I will change my mindset to saying to myself "hypnosis works" SMOKING IS SO ADDICTIVE" & yes if you are alone - even harder I personally think! But thankyou again for your brilliant & inspiring story. Best of health & luck to us all! 🙏🙏

[@GenJotsu]

Beautiful story buddy. Thank you.

[@SkaPhilosopher]

Getting over your smoking and MMO addictions is inspirational. I really hope that if/when I end up in those situations, I can recall on some of your strength.

[@GameFreak4Ever]

No lie when I started watching your videos back years ago, I thought you was a cancer survivor. Glad you kicked the habit! I quit about a year ago. Started gaining weight like crazy. I would smoke things called black and mild. Cheap ass cigars. Cigarettes at the bar I would go through a pack. It was effecting my health in terrible ways. Went cold turkey too.

[@MyNimnim]

This is exactly what I needed!! I can soo relate... It's 2023, and I want to quit before my 40th in March!!

[@TommyLuv]

8 years clean...havnt bought a pack since...my wife helped me too because she hates cigarettes :)

[@jasonclarke9468]

Ok so I subscribed to you. Happyconsolegamer today and all day I have been thinking about quiting smoking. Then I type in quit smoking and bam your there. With the most beautiful story ever. So I've quit. I'm about 10 minutes in. But I quit.

[@jasonclarke9468]

I'm still going so it's now nearly 2days. Really really really hard but u AM DOING THIS NOW

[@TheInfiniteMiseryJumper]

3 years for me last month. I found that I lost all appetite for alcohol too, just never felt the same without a cigarette in the other hand. I'm really proud of myself, and proud of anyone else who manages to kick the habit. I cycle 18 miles a day now, and every breath feels fantastic.

[@JynxBlack13]

Thanks for sharing man, i have delt with addiction as well and i'll tell you getting clean feels so good! Congrats on 8 years clean!! Your an inspiration in many ways!

[@MrTuco40]

No doubt he looks younger now than he did then

[@AvoidantTS]

This was definitely one of your best videos.I was happy for your decision to quit smoking. You were very fortunate to meet that short lady. Her advice surely helped you no ends. You were lucid even in your recurring dreams. What a positive change!congratz

[@Twintania]

Very inspirational, im glad you got better :)

[@MultiSimpleUsername]

it's been about 8 months since I quit smoking and hearing you and all these other people that they've been off smoking is really encouraging and strengthens my thought that I am not a smoker anymore and won't be anytime ever again.

[@0nearmedbandit]

i smoked cigarettes for like 6 years.. and i quit about 5 years ago