quiting smoking

[opmania]

Have been a 20 pack a day smoker

For nearly 40 years and stopped cold turkey

On Monday 

So have made it 4 days without a smoke

Feel like I am going crazy 

And don't want to go near a shop for a while

Until I feel safe to avoid the impulse to buy

A packet

Not easy that's for sure

[nicnacs_4u]

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@imastawka wrote:

Opmania. today has reminded me why I gave it up.

I am having trouble breathing today.   It's hard.

I'll live though - lol

Glad to see you're committed.    Keep up the good work

     

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Sorry to read that you have had breathing problems today stawka..do you have portable oxygen as I find if I do too much an 1/2 hour or so of oxygen does help me alot..the joys of smoking..heyHope you are feeling better now

[imastawka]

Thanks nic.    Better now.     No oxygen but I have a nebuliser when it's bad.

Haven't had any trouble for years.  I think it may be a reaction

to new medication.  If it is, then there's nothing can be done for now

[opmania]

Hey Stawks hope your feeling beta

I have been out all day went to see

My daughter 

And then we went out for tea

Steak night Wednesday

Still not smoking 

Getting easier now think I might be 

Over the worst 

[iapetus_rocks]

Looks like you're a winner, opmania. But keep your guard up.

The Samurai had a saying. "After a battle, tighten your helmet strings".

[opmania]

My mother used to say

" if at first you don't succeed-suck eggs"

Lol 

Not a samurai mindset

[soulart2]

Hello all ,

well, had my final cigqrette yesterday !!!! WOO HOOO.....I'm not irritable,cranky or craving.....just find myself reaching for my tobacco pouch now and then hahahaa..

I think it has to do with the book I read, when I've tried (pathetically) in the past it was about giving them up and now it's about gaining freedom.

I may get cravings, who knows but for now I'm happy......I also smoked for 40 years....so stupid.

anyway hope you're doing well Opania, certainly sounds like you are....did you notice any difference with your taste buds during last nights dinner?

[imastawka]

Congratulations,  Soul and welcome to the club.

Enjoy the fresh air and the enhanced taste buds.

So glad you decided to join us.

[tasfleur]

Thinking of you as you start your journey soulart ... you can do it xxxx

[opmania]

Well done you've made a 

Start soulart

Throw your tobacco pouch

Away you won't need it lol

Stick to it and you'll get there

Its not easy but nothing in

Life worthwhile is generally

Yes we don't eat steak that

Much and it tasted great

I feel so much better and 

So will you 

Quite amazing really 

[ten*teeny*tiny*toes]

Yes, throw away your tobacco pouch, Soul, but keep the book handy.

I found, during the first few weeks, that it helped sometimes to reread the odd paragraph or any chapter that particularly resonated with you.

Great job, both of you.