CDC: Tips From Former Smokers - Michael F.: Lies Tip

Because he smoked and has COPD, Michael struggles for breath when he walks. He used to tell his co-workers small lies to keep his health condition a secret. Michael now realizes he told himself the biggest lie: that smoking wasn’t dangerous.

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[sweetriver]

This was it, this was the one that made me quit after 7 years of smoking. Cold turkey, been an easy 5 months.

[heartsxforjae]

I know Michael personally, I'm close with him, my family is. I love him, amazing guy.

[paicemaster]

These ads make me want to cry.... this is so depressing. Im glad i quit..

[kingbopit]

He does have a point the biggest lies are the lies yourself

[isaiahjenkins]

This commercial inspired my dad to quit smoking he’s been smoke free for about 8 to 9 months and his resolution during New Year’s Eve was to quit smoking. I’m proud of him

[darbybrady]

Get well soon, Michael. Hopefully we will find a cure for COPD. Lesson learned: Don't tell big lies, including smoking is good for you! Because it is not healthy! It's very deadly!

[LydiaXavier]

A lot of things are what people have called dangerous, but, oddly enough, never have I seen the government talk about, say, getting good sleep or going out into the world

[margarettejeda]

He seems very tough at the same time but poor.

[djspencer]

My Granddad smoked, and now he’s living with COPD.

[UltimateVideos-ezpz]

For those who watch Jacobf***injones, someone has to show HIM these videos.

[slapshot]

N we are still selling these dangerous things! When are they gojn to get banned?