While using an alternative such as esmokes isn’t quitting a nicotine habit it can be quit stressful.

There is no better teacher than the voice of experience, and when it comes to quitting tobacco, members of the About.com Smoking Cessation forum have valuable insights to share. An important resource for the new quitter, their stories are full of practical tips about what works when we quit smoking and the benefits we might expect to enjoy.

The personal quit stories I’ve selected to share here focus on the first six months of smoking cessation. While the journey to quit smoking is a personal one, many of us face similar challenges early on. Learning how others have managed sets us up to overcome the issues we might encounter successfully.

Settle in and do some reading — these real life success stories are sure to inspire, and if you’re still smoking, motivate you to embark on your own journey to freedom from nicotine addiction.

Reader Contributions:

• Why We Quit

• Benefits of Quitting

• Nicotine Withdrawal Tips

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The First Six Smoke-Free Months originally appeared on About.com Smoking Cessation on Thursday, December 17th, 2009 at 06:48:51.