Emma: “Close to death on the operating table”
Emma hadn’t realised quite how badly her smoking was affecting her health until she had an unstoppable coughing fit under anaesthetic for a routine knee arthroscopy. The anaesthetist later told her the medical emergency was a clear sign she needed to quit smoking.
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Mark: Improved confidence and self-esteem
Latin dancer Mark always felt self-conscious when dancing with a partner because he knew the smell of cigarettes was unpleasant. Since quitting smoking, he is no longer worries when he is partner dancing and can simply enjoy the moment.
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Kathryn quit smoking for her family’s future
While, over time, Kathryn’s attempts at quitting had got more serious, she was lacking a clear motivation. But when she and her partner, Emma-Kate, decided to have a baby, she found the mental strength she needed.
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Samantha took back control after quitting
Samantha Costello felt smoking was impacting her life in every way. After trying for three years to quit smoking, she finally beat the addiction by going ‘cold turkey’.
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Paul: A bigger reward than smoking
Paul loved smoking, but he loved his new girlfriend, Tara, more. He found the willpower to quit smoking because Tara meant more to him than tobacco.
Darren’s big wake up call
Australian cricket legend Darren Lehmann thought he was “bullet proof”. So when he woke up with strong chest pains on his 50th birthday, he had no idea his life was on the line.
Caroline: Emotions more stable since quitting
Caroline was afraid that if she gave up smoking she would have to face her emotions. But when Caroline finally did quit smoking, she discovered she was able to deal with her emotions better.
Anita: Support from others vital
Anita was only 23 when she landed a fast-paced job in the career of her dreams. But with the role came stress and a need to find moments to escape. Anita began joining her team mates on their smoking breaks.
Quitting success after decades of smoking
Joe and Amanda both started smoking as children. But decades on, they found the strength and the motivation to go smoke free. Today they are both healthier versions of themselves.
Three very different quitting stories
South Australian former smokers Scott, Esther and Pauline all quit smoking in different ways, but all had in common a strong desire to quit smoking. They are now experiencing the many benefits of being smoke free. Listen to them tell their stories.
Tips from ex-smokers
Did you know that 70 per cent of smokers wish they had never started smoking and want to quit? Smokers come from all walks of life. Here are five real quit smoking stories from ex-smokers.