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I beat the "bully" this week.
hmae123
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After twenty years I woke up Monday morning and decided to quit smoking. I was sick of that bully pulling me around all the time and taking all my money! So I said enough!
It's day five now and I feel really great. It was hard, I won't lie but it was worth it and I won't ever go back.
I'm sharing this often and a lot to keep myself on task and motivated.
It's day five now and I feel really great. It was hard, I won't lie but it was worth it and I won't ever go back.
I'm sharing this often and a lot to keep myself on task and motivated.
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Smoking has taken quite a few of my family members. It's a monster.
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I've lost a grandmother to lung cancer, granted she was 80 and had smoked for over 60 years but the cancer she did get was from lung cancer. After she passed in 2007, my aunt, who lived with her, made efforts to stop smoking and she has been smoke free for the last two years.
It certainly is a tough issue to tackle and if you need support from your sims community, I'll be glad to help give you a virtual shoulder.
After 20 minutes of stopping
Blood pressure and pulse are normalised, blood circulation increases.
After 8 hours
The level of carbon monoxide in the blood falls.
After 48 hours
Carbon monoxide from smoke and nicotine have disappeared completely.
After 2 to 3 days
Less or no phlegm in the throat, fewer breathing difficulties.
After 5 to 7 days
Your senses of taste and smell will improve, your breath is fresher, your teeth are cleaner and your energy levels higher.
I kept away from people who were smoking, and began making my husband go right out in the yard to smoke, because initially, the smell would make me want one more than ever. You'll get past it too if it happens - now I just get a headache when I'm around smokers.
I wish you all the luck in the world beating it. You can do it!
Edit because IPad makes some really weird auto corrections on words that don't even need to be corrected.
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Its interesting, I built quitting up to be such a big and awful thing to do in my head for so long. That when I did it I admit the first 3 days were rough, but not impossible and each day gets a little easier then the last. It wasn't as bad as I had imagined it would be in my head.
Thank you and congratulations to you on 29 months, that's an awesome feat! I've already noticed how much richer things like chocolate and coffee taste. I know I might put on a few pounds but I'm not even worried about that right now. Once I can breathe again I'll enjoy exercising again. :-)
I've never smoked (my asthma really hates even being around other smokers, I can't imagine the hell it would put me through if I did it) but I've know quite a few people who have. A couple have successfully quit, they say it was hard but it got easier and they wouldn't go back now. I also know one who died from lung cancer, very fast when she was diagnosed too, she was only supposed to have a few months to live, she lived maybe 1. Pretty scary stuff, a good reminder on why it's better to not smoke.
Thank you....I used to have to salt my food to heck and back but now I don't even need it. I did find I was putting on some pounds but once I could breathe easier I took up spinning. I love it and do it everyday now which I never could have done before! LOL
I disagree...5 days is EVERYTHING to someone who has decided to make healthier life choices!
5 days is everything to someone trying to kick a habit, which is insanely difficult on its own, and who needs support not dense remarks like that.
Jeez, some people.
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IMO, kicking habits is a day at a time thing for a long time, and you should be proud of each day. It's so easy to slip back into a habit in the beginning. Eventually you'll lose that habit, but it takes time to make a habit and it takes time to lose it. You haven't kicked a habit in only 5 days imo, but you're making progress and you haven't given in like so many do, and it's important to remember that and celebrate that.
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My mom is currently going through lung cancer due to her smoking and it's so painful. I don't want to see anyone ever have to go through that kind of misery. I know it's a hard habit to break, but we are here for you!
Glad you're off on a great start. More power to you. Show that bully who's boss!
My mom used to smoke a pack a day she did that for 55 years. Until one day she got tired of me saying "Go smoke your cancer stick mom!" She finally quit!! She hasn't smoked in 11 Years and is doing WONDERFUL!
You will notice such a HUGE difference in your life and in your body.
It's such a nasty bully to beat. But you're doing it! Keep it up and be strong. I know it can be hard. But I am very glad you chose to quit.
I quit the next day aided by patches and sunflower seeds. My Mom quit 10 days later. She asked if I prayed for her because it was so easy for her! That was over 10 years ago.
Mom passed away, but I'm still here happy and extremely healthy!
@hmae123 do not allow yourself even one puff. It's done and in the past. Someday you'll tell yourself that you can't believe you ever smoked in the first place. Keep up the good work!
Smoking is a nasty little habit. I lost my birth mom in June 2013 from COPD, lung cancer and a stroke because she smoked for 40 years.
Sorry not trying to scare you or anything, but since everyone else was sharing stories I shared one too. Also my mom (well former foster mom) smoked when she was younger but my dad had gotten her to quit.
It really helps remind me what I'm fighting for and I hope maybe helped motivate someone else to toss the bullies out and start a smoke free life.
Today I woke up with no cravings and a positive outlook. It truly is correct to say each day is easier and each day is a gift. I don't want to cut my days short with smoking.
You all really are the best, thank you so much for the support!! :-)