You're not alone. Doctors estimate that 7 out of every 10 smokers want to stop smoking and have made at least one serious attempt to quit. As hard as it is to stop smoking, many people do succeed.
Smoking is the single greatest preventable cause of death and illness in the United States.
By quitting, not only have you done yourself a favor, you have become part of a national trend. You're right on both counts. And that's just the beginning. Smokers miss more days of work and school than nonsmokers do, so your income may be curtailed. But smoking may cost you far more than your money and your health it could well cost you your life.