First day
Hi everyone
Today is my quit day. I am 50 years old and waiting on test results to see if I have Lymphoma. I am so mad at myself that I took up smoking again at 45 after 5 years smoke free. Whatever my results I know without a doubt that no treatment will be successful if I’m still smoking. I am feeling ok today ... I have a patch on today but I think I’m ready with or without it.
Hi Ginger . Ironically enough, i never thought that i could quit smoking but tried to benefit my health. I found a ginger and turmeric lung concoction (simple) which sounds intimidating, and believed it had some affect because i woke one morning and put off that first cigarette...... and here I am today after more than 200 days. I don't know exactly because i really don't count days... I knew that I was a non smoker after the first 72 hours smoke free because that is what i WANTED. I realized how nicotine hijacked my life and ruled and didn't want that anymore. Change is simple when it is a change that you want. Anyone can quit smoking if they ChOOSE to. ...... nt I am not yelling. ..... but you do need to actually choose. Once you chose and accept it can be easy.
I think that i sometimes get frustrated because quitting smoking CAN be easy, but that statement can frustrate others who DO truly believe that they understand and want to quit but still don't find it easy. I don't mean to underestimate you in any regard, but have to feel that there is some block. I can't further the rational as i didn't experience it. I can only try to convey my experience and how it was......
Thanks for the words of support. I am nearing the end of day 3. I’m a bit angry and tired but am not going back to smoking. It’s like a veil has lifted and I actually know smoking could kill me. Still waiting in results of my tests.