How I stopped smoking - the story behind
By Alex Socorro
@Alexandoy (65308)
Cainta, Philippines
July 3, 2020 6:12pm CST
One morning in 2007, I visited my father who had cataract surgery. After sometime I went to the yard to smoke. I felt chest pains that wouldn't go away. It was getting to be unbearable that I fervently prayed. I asked God if I would survive I will quit smoking. That had a strong impact on my mind.
I felt that I was granted a new life when the chest pain vanished. I kept my part of the deal. No withdrawal symptoms whatsoever maybe because of my faith.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
4 Jul 20
Our bodies continually sends us warning signals but some people don't heed it. It's good that you listened through your faith.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
4 Jul 20
@Alexandoy wow! that is something for Guinness world record.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jul 20
It was a call maybe that I should heed. Lucky for me that it was still early to quit.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jul 20
@kobesbuddy good thing that I was able to quit earlier. My uncle had throat cancer at age 60, I think, after surgery he couldn't speak anymore. He is still alive nearing 90 now.
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
4 Jul 20
God honored his end of the promise, now it's up to you to keep your end.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jul 20
That's exactly how I felt so I have to do my part of the deal otherwise... it might be the end.
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
4 Jul 20
@Alexandoy My husband had a similar experience with smoking. His friends were in a circle, passing a joint around. When it was his turn, Jay refused so it was passed to the next person. Someone asked Jay, 'So did you quit smoking?' His reply was, 'I think I did.' In his heart, he knew it was wrong. From that moment forward, Jay never smoked again.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jul 20
@kobesbuddy that showed Jay's willpower against temptation.
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@moffittjc (121731)
• Gainesville, Florida
4 Jul 20
Good for you Alex! Glad you were able to quit. Also glad you were given a second chance. Make the most of it!
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@JudyEv (342179)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Jul 20
@Alexandoy Your symptoms must have been quite scary at the time.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jul 20
@JudyEv if you mean the chest pains, yes, it was scary like I was going to heaven already, waheehee.
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@TheHorse (220289)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Jul 20
@Alexandoy Even though it was probably that burrito you ate.
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@Michellekidwell (29427)
• Sonora, California
4 Jul 20
So. glad you were able.to quit.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jul 20
Yes, a surprise even to me. Thank you.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jul 20
Tuberculosis is a lung disease. My father had that when I was a boy.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jul 20
@emnuhpe my father was cured and he had the disease when I was a little boy.
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@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
4 Jul 20
That's quite an experience! Good thing you survived.
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@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
4 Jul 20
@Alexandoy You should be very proud! It's not easy to quit from a habit.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jul 20
@cherriefic yes, I am proud of that achievement.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jul 20
I am proud of my willpower in fighting off temptation.
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@choijungeun (2629)
• Hangzhou, China
4 Jul 20
faith is unbelievable,but it's also very hard to insist.When you're in the fact,there are always something haunting and gnawing your heart,those nameless torture and pain will kill the faith of a man easily
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jul 20
You are right. Faith can move mountains.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jul 20
That story happened 13 years ago so I have been nicotine-free since then.
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@HannahKusKus (4025)
• Semarang, Indonesia
4 Jul 20
Inspiring story.. wish more people read it then can follow your decision.. due to their precious health. God job 
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jul 20
I posted this story to inspire the smokers that faith can really be a big factor.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jul 20
@HannahKusKus that is true. I thought I would die so I talked to God and the rest is history.
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@HannahKusKus (4025)
• Semarang, Indonesia
4 Jul 20
@Alexandoy yes... faith is the main factor to backup it.
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@Miracle_Maya (2244)
• India
4 Jul 20
The chest pain was indeed a blessing in disguise for you.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jul 20
That is the clincher, so to speak. I thought it was a heart attack.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jul 20
@Miracle_Maya to be honest, it really scared me.
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@Miracle_Maya (2244)
• India
4 Jul 20
@Alexandoy it's a good thing that you paid heed to the sign
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jul 20
That is true. My faith in God helped me lick the bad habit of smoking.
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@LadyDuck (472087)
• Switzerland
5 Jul 20
@Alexandoy I think it was, my mother in law had the same and she said that the pain was terrible.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
5 Jul 20
@LadyDuck until now I can still imagine the kind of pain. It was like my chest was heavy and my pulse was fast maybe due to the fear that I was experiencing.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jul 20
The chest pain was terrible that I really felt it was a mild heart attack.
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@lovebuglena (44721)
• Staten Island, New York
4 Jul 20
Good for you! Glad you had the willpower to quit and remain smoking-free.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jul 20
I am proud of that achievement.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
5 Jul 20
@lovebuglena vaping is the new bad habit of the people. It is not time tested yet of what disease it can give.
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jul 20
That is what I feel until now that this is my second life already.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
5 Jul 20
@thelme55 you are right, enjoy life while we are still alive.
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@thelme55 (77164)
• Germany
6 Jul 20
@Alexandoy I will. You should enjoy life, too. Thank you.
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@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
4 Jul 20
I'm so happy that you stood strong with what you decided..whatever happens is for the goos.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jul 20
@amitkokiladitya that clearly means I quit smoking with the help of God.
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@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
4 Jul 20
@Alexandoy yes...and you are a blessed one that he showed the right path to you
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@nitirrbb7 (4317)
• India
4 Jul 20
Good that you gave up smoking but it took you that close till you doubted you could survive
I hope people realise it much earlier not everyone is lucky or faithfull as you are to their commitments.
I hope people realise it much earlier not everyone is lucky or faithfull as you are to their commitments.1 person likes this
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jul 20
I felt that it was my time already because the chest pain made it hard to breath.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jul 20
@nitirrbb7 thank you for your kind words. I appreciate that.
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@nitirrbb7 (4317)
• India
4 Jul 20
@Alexandoy I am sorry Alex you had to go through that pain, I pray you have a healthy life ever.
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