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I am finding this really difficult
I am nearly through my first 24 hours smoke free! I am finding it pretty tough, which I was expecting, I am using the 24 hour patch and have an inhalator. It would be so much easier to start again but i know I do not want to end up with major breathing problems when I'm older, I already get lots of chest infections and have asthma. Trouble is I did enjoy smoking, I liked the feel of it thats the thing. I keep reminding myself of all the reasons for stopping, I want to stop, I guess I just wish it was easer.
Thanks for listening!
Helen
Thanks for listening!
Helen
It's a tough road, you have to have determination and support around you, visit this webpage if you're thinking about smoking again
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Hallelujah Brandie!! You have said it perfectly!
Congratulations on your quit and Brandie, it does get better : ) Right now your cilia is repairing itself. Be watchful of things such as pleurisy. I had a mild case with my quit.
Have you ever looked at a website called whyquit.com? If you ever begin to doubt your resolve, there are so many great articles that can help you through it. You can even join if you quit without any aids.
We are here if you need us : )
Kathy Jo
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9m 3w 19:44 smoke-free, 6,506 cigs not smoked, $1,561.44 saved, 3w 1d 14:10 life saved
Congratulations on your quit and Brandie, it does get better : ) Right now your cilia is repairing itself. Be watchful of things such as pleurisy. I had a mild case with my quit.
Have you ever looked at a website called whyquit.com? If you ever begin to doubt your resolve, there are so many great articles that can help you through it. You can even join if you quit without any aids.
We are here if you need us : )
Kathy Jo
---
9m 3w 19:44 smoke-free, 6,506 cigs not smoked, $1,561.44 saved, 3w 1d 14:10 life saved
I am on my 5th day smoke free, and believe me this is the hardest thing I have ever had to go through. Including childbirth. lol. The hardest part for me is the way my lungs and back feels. I just keep reminding myself why I am doing this. I really dont want a cigerette I just want relief from this whole thing. But I am stronger than anything and that is what gets me through because I am not going to let anyone or anyTHING make me feel like I am not in control.
Brandie
Brandie
Thanks for the boost! I shall be checking out that website. I am changing my routine and definitely find that helps, I just have to keep reminding myself I CAN DO IT!
Helen
Helen
And check out onehealthylifestyle.com for some more info! Theres a good resource page there for those looking to quit smoking.
Cheers :)
Cheers :)
Hi Helen,
Keep staying strong. This is one of the most difficult things in life to do, so give yourself some credit for staying smoke free! : )
I have some tips that might help you out, and I wish you all the best for the future.
- Want to Stop
- Talk to Others
- Develop a Routine
These are just some tips, but be sure to believe in yourself. We're all proud of you for staying strong!
H.G.
Keep staying strong. This is one of the most difficult things in life to do, so give yourself some credit for staying smoke free! : )
I have some tips that might help you out, and I wish you all the best for the future.
- Want to Stop
- Talk to Others
- Develop a Routine
These are just some tips, but be sure to believe in yourself. We're all proud of you for staying strong!
H.G.
hi hellen
read this, then print a few copies and pin one in every room of your house,
so every where you go you see this, it will help you keep off the ciggarettes,
when you get the craving try sucking an ice cube, congrats on your first twenty
four hours.
To: a break down of benefit of stopping smoking
The immediate and long term benefits of stopping smoking
Within 20 minutes:
Your blood pressure, pulse rate, and the temperature of your hands and feet will all return to normal.
Within 12 hours:
Your blood oxygen level will have increased to normal and carbon monoxide levels will have dropped to normal.
Within 48 hours:
Damaged nerve endings have started to regrow and your sense of smell and taste are beginning to return to normal.
Within 72 hours:
Your entire body will test 100% nicotine-free and over 90% of all nicotine metabolites will now have passed from your body via your urine. You can also expect the symptoms of chemical withdrawal to have peaked in intensity. Your bronchial tubes are beginning to relax thus making it easier to breathe. Your lung capacity has also started to increase.
10 days to 2 weeks:
Your body has physically adjusted to again functioning without nicotine and the more than 3,500 chemical particles and 500 gases present in each and every puff.
2 weeks to 3 months:
Your heart attack risk has started to drop. Your lung function is beginning to improve.
3 weeks to 3 months:
Your circulation has substantially improved. Walking has become easier. Your chronic cough, if any, has likely disappeared.
1 to 9 months:
Any smoking related sinus congestion, fatigue or shortness of breath have decreased. Cilia have regrown in your lungs thereby increasing their ability to handle mucus, keep your lungs clean, and reduce infections. Your body's overall energy has increased.
1 year:
Your excess risk of coronary heart disease has dropped to less than half that of a smoker.
5 to 15 years:
Your risk of stroke has declined to that of a non-smoker.
10 years:
Your risk of death from lung cancer has declined by almost half if you were an average smoker (one pack per day). Your risk of cancer of the mouth, throat and esophagus has now decreased.
15 years:
Your risk of coronary heart disease is now that of a person who has never smoked. Quitting helps stop the damaging effects of tobacco on your appearance including:
• Premature wrinkling of the skin
• Bad breath
• Stained teeth
• Gum disease
• Bad smelling clothes and hair
• Yellow fingernails
Kicking the tobacco habit offers benefits that you'll notice immediately and some that will develop gradually over time. These rewards can improve your day-to-day life immensely.
• Food tastes better.
• Your sense of smell returns to normal
• Ordinary activities no longer leave you out of breath (for example, climbing stairs or light housework)
The prospect of better health is a major reason for quitting, but there are others as well.
Cost
Smoking is expensive. It isn't hard to figure out how much you spend on smoking: multiply how much money you spend on tobacco every day by 365 (days per year). The amount may surprise you. Now multiply that by the number of years you have been using tobacco and that amount will probably astound you.
Multiply the cost per year by 10 (for the upcoming 10 years) and ask yourself what you would rather do with that much money.
And this doesn’t include other possible expenses, such as higher costs for health and life insurance, as well as the health care costs due to tobacco-related conditions.
Social Acceptance
Smoking is less socially acceptable now than it was in the past.
All workplaces now have smoking restrictions. Some employers even prefer to hire nonsmokers. Studies show smoking employees cost businesses more to employ because they are "off sick" more frequently. Employees who are ill more often than others can raise an employer’s need for expensive temporary replacement workers. They can increase insurance costs both for other employees and for the employer, who typically pays part of the workers’ insurance premiums.
Landlords may choose not to rent to smokers since maintenance costs and insurance rates may rise when smokers occupy buildings.
Friends may ask you not to smoke in their houses or cars. Public buildings, concerts, and even sporting events are largely smoke-free. Like it or not, finding a place to smoke can be a hassle.
Smokers may find their opportunities for dating or romantic involvement, including marriage, are largely limited to other smokers, who make up only about 1/4 of the population.
Setting an Example
If you have children, you probably want to set a good example for them. When asked, nearly all smokers say they don't want their children to smoke, but children whose parents smoke are more likely to start smoking themselves. You can become a good role model for them by quitting now.
one thing to remember is when trying to stop smoking most people just use any excuse
to justify the need for a cigarette, suck an ice cube when the urge grabs you, it works
read this, then print a few copies and pin one in every room of your house,
so every where you go you see this, it will help you keep off the ciggarettes,
when you get the craving try sucking an ice cube, congrats on your first twenty
four hours.
To: a break down of benefit of stopping smoking
The immediate and long term benefits of stopping smoking
Within 20 minutes:
Your blood pressure, pulse rate, and the temperature of your hands and feet will all return to normal.
Within 12 hours:
Your blood oxygen level will have increased to normal and carbon monoxide levels will have dropped to normal.
Within 48 hours:
Damaged nerve endings have started to regrow and your sense of smell and taste are beginning to return to normal.
Within 72 hours:
Your entire body will test 100% nicotine-free and over 90% of all nicotine metabolites will now have passed from your body via your urine. You can also expect the symptoms of chemical withdrawal to have peaked in intensity. Your bronchial tubes are beginning to relax thus making it easier to breathe. Your lung capacity has also started to increase.
10 days to 2 weeks:
Your body has physically adjusted to again functioning without nicotine and the more than 3,500 chemical particles and 500 gases present in each and every puff.
2 weeks to 3 months:
Your heart attack risk has started to drop. Your lung function is beginning to improve.
3 weeks to 3 months:
Your circulation has substantially improved. Walking has become easier. Your chronic cough, if any, has likely disappeared.
1 to 9 months:
Any smoking related sinus congestion, fatigue or shortness of breath have decreased. Cilia have regrown in your lungs thereby increasing their ability to handle mucus, keep your lungs clean, and reduce infections. Your body's overall energy has increased.
1 year:
Your excess risk of coronary heart disease has dropped to less than half that of a smoker.
5 to 15 years:
Your risk of stroke has declined to that of a non-smoker.
10 years:
Your risk of death from lung cancer has declined by almost half if you were an average smoker (one pack per day). Your risk of cancer of the mouth, throat and esophagus has now decreased.
15 years:
Your risk of coronary heart disease is now that of a person who has never smoked. Quitting helps stop the damaging effects of tobacco on your appearance including:
• Premature wrinkling of the skin
• Bad breath
• Stained teeth
• Gum disease
• Bad smelling clothes and hair
• Yellow fingernails
Kicking the tobacco habit offers benefits that you'll notice immediately and some that will develop gradually over time. These rewards can improve your day-to-day life immensely.
• Food tastes better.
• Your sense of smell returns to normal
• Ordinary activities no longer leave you out of breath (for example, climbing stairs or light housework)
The prospect of better health is a major reason for quitting, but there are others as well.
Cost
Smoking is expensive. It isn't hard to figure out how much you spend on smoking: multiply how much money you spend on tobacco every day by 365 (days per year). The amount may surprise you. Now multiply that by the number of years you have been using tobacco and that amount will probably astound you.
Multiply the cost per year by 10 (for the upcoming 10 years) and ask yourself what you would rather do with that much money.
And this doesn’t include other possible expenses, such as higher costs for health and life insurance, as well as the health care costs due to tobacco-related conditions.
Social Acceptance
Smoking is less socially acceptable now than it was in the past.
All workplaces now have smoking restrictions. Some employers even prefer to hire nonsmokers. Studies show smoking employees cost businesses more to employ because they are "off sick" more frequently. Employees who are ill more often than others can raise an employer’s need for expensive temporary replacement workers. They can increase insurance costs both for other employees and for the employer, who typically pays part of the workers’ insurance premiums.
Landlords may choose not to rent to smokers since maintenance costs and insurance rates may rise when smokers occupy buildings.
Friends may ask you not to smoke in their houses or cars. Public buildings, concerts, and even sporting events are largely smoke-free. Like it or not, finding a place to smoke can be a hassle.
Smokers may find their opportunities for dating or romantic involvement, including marriage, are largely limited to other smokers, who make up only about 1/4 of the population.
Setting an Example
If you have children, you probably want to set a good example for them. When asked, nearly all smokers say they don't want their children to smoke, but children whose parents smoke are more likely to start smoking themselves. You can become a good role model for them by quitting now.
one thing to remember is when trying to stop smoking most people just use any excuse
to justify the need for a cigarette, suck an ice cube when the urge grabs you, it works
Helen, without a doubt, it has been a long journey for me and I am grateful every day that I am smoke free. I have had some bad times, but by far, the good outweighs it. Just keep telling yourself all the things you can achieve with your quit, especially your health and peace of mind : )
Be positive and stay positive. Write often, it helps : )
Hang in there!
Be positive and stay positive. Write often, it helps : )
Hang in there!
Once again thank you for all your positive and supportive replies, much preferred to the ridiculous e-mail I was sent by one member telling me that it was "simple" to give up and telling me to get educated, the whole tone of the e-mail was quite offensive.
I want to give up, I will give up. I come on here for support and advice from those also going through quitting, those who have succeeded etc and I appreciate that support and advice.
It just really annoys me when you get someone who has succeeded playing the holier than thou card, definitely not what I need!! That person knows who they are.
Anyway to Lindalou and Kathyjo, thank you, you talk sense, you speak the truth and you admit its hard but that it can be done with the right positive mental attitude and will power!
Helen
I want to give up, I will give up. I come on here for support and advice from those also going through quitting, those who have succeeded etc and I appreciate that support and advice.
It just really annoys me when you get someone who has succeeded playing the holier than thou card, definitely not what I need!! That person knows who they are.
Anyway to Lindalou and Kathyjo, thank you, you talk sense, you speak the truth and you admit its hard but that it can be done with the right positive mental attitude and will power!
Helen
Helen, you can do it.......Fight the urge....the first few cigarettes are the hardest but once you get past those, you will do it!
Visit whyquit.com and read!!
When you feel an urge, post a message. By the time you finish the post, the urge will have passed. I swear it : )
Visit whyquit.com and read!!
When you feel an urge, post a message. By the time you finish the post, the urge will have passed. I swear it : )
Helen I certainly understand what you're going through. I don't think I was ever really prepared for how hard it would be. It was torture!
The thing that helped me was to remember that just like an illness, the flu or a cold, it gets better, just not as quickly as we would like.
No one way is the right way for anyone. Some get better with support, for me seeing a cigarette, reading about it, smelling it, thinking about it was torture. Do what you need to do to find the right thing for you.
The thing that helped me was to remember that just like an illness, the flu or a cold, it gets better, just not as quickly as we would like.
No one way is the right way for anyone. Some get better with support, for me seeing a cigarette, reading about it, smelling it, thinking about it was torture. Do what you need to do to find the right thing for you.
thank you so much for replying. i'm afraid i gave in to the blasted temptation HOWEVER, i am going to quit again!!! New d-day is this coming Weds and my husband has made the decision to quit with me so I we shall be able to support (or kill) each other, LOL!
i'm disappointed that I didn't succeed this time but I am proud that I lasted for as long as I did it shows that I can do it.
so the next few days are about cutting down, and lots of postive thinking. i shall definitely be on here daily!!!
Helen
i'm disappointed that I didn't succeed this time but I am proud that I lasted for as long as I did it shows that I can do it.
so the next few days are about cutting down, and lots of postive thinking. i shall definitely be on here daily!!!
Helen
It's always most difficult in the first 72 hours but make sure you think positive, talk positive and ask for positive support. DO NOT make excuses as to why you decided to quit in the first place. You know why and it is for all the right reasons. There is no such thing as enjoying cigarettes or smoking. What we believed was enjoyment was addiction and the lack of willpower to stop. For 38 years I believed that I enjoyed my habit, but now in retrospect, I was lying to myself. No one enjoys killing themselves slowly, smelling like **** and suffering the long term effects of smoking.
Helen, you will do this and it will be hard but with the support of family, friends and possibly this forum, you WILL do it.
When you get an urge, post, and vent, we can handle it : ) We are here to support you and your decision to quit and I am proud of you : )
Keep reading the articles at whyquit.com, especially under the heading of "Education" Joel's library.
Let us know how you are doing and hang in there. Sunflower seeds are helpful.....keeps your hands and mouth busy.
Kathy Jo
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9m 1w 22:34 smoke-free, 6,202 cigs not smoked, $1,488.48 saved, 3w 12:50 life saved
Helen, you will do this and it will be hard but with the support of family, friends and possibly this forum, you WILL do it.
When you get an urge, post, and vent, we can handle it : ) We are here to support you and your decision to quit and I am proud of you : )
Keep reading the articles at whyquit.com, especially under the heading of "Education" Joel's library.
Let us know how you are doing and hang in there. Sunflower seeds are helpful.....keeps your hands and mouth busy.
Kathy Jo
---
9m 1w 22:34 smoke-free, 6,202 cigs not smoked, $1,488.48 saved, 3w 12:50 life saved
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