Life can be short and sometimes shorter
Today I went to a friends funeral. He was only 51. His heart let him down and I know his heavy smoking contributed. The saddest thing was that he was a great Dad and he left behind 3 teenage children. It made me so sad to see them crying and I realised my children may one day be in the same situation because of my smoking. I am long over the pot and alcohol but these damm smokes are the last of the thorns in my side. So today I think it is time I really try and hopefully quit.
Do it in the memory of your mate. Respect the life you have and the one your friend left prematurely. Take a leaf out of his book. Learn from his mistake. Be a strong role model for your own children. You only get one chance to get it right. Imagine how thrilled your kids will be knowing that you want to be there for them for the long haul. What a powerful message for them.
Hello Jason777. First of all, congratulations on thinking about quitting smoking cigarettes. You can do it! Now, remember think about how your going to stop smoking cigarettes, and beat nicotine addiction. We all quit different ways, and there is no wrong way on going about it really. What matters is you quit smoking in the end. One day, the date was August 9, 2014 I threw a way my cigarettes and I didn't smoke again. I quit abruptly cold turkey, I was tired, and angry with myself for being slave to tobacco for
25 years/ pk a day. Now, I am happy with myself, I am healthy, and the nicotine addiction is long gone for me. Well, keep us posted! Quit Now!
First of all, I am sorry for your loss. Your friend was so young to be taken from his loved ones by heart disease. You're right in saying that smoking, at any level, contributes significantly to heart disease; which is the number one killer of Australians. If any good can come from the loss of your friend, let it be that you live a long and healthy life in order to be here for your family and the children he left behind. You can best honour your friend's life by going to your GP and speaking to them about your desire to stop smoking and the reasons behind your decision. They should give you a heart health check at the same time. Your GP should also provide you with support and medical advice. I wish you all the luck (and determination) in the world in your quest to stop smoking.