Struggling to feel good
Well after not smoking for 6 years, I smoked again for 18 months - and struggled with my wieght the whole time. I have now done 40 days with one packet of ciagarettes 11 days ago - we had a garage sale - and I just feel nothing. My weight is going up and I don't know if this quitting is for ever, as I have had short quits before. To gain weight for a short quit will be just terrible so I had better keep coming back here for motivation. It is nice to not have to keep running to the shop - I couldn't buy cartons as I just smoked more - and my house doesn't stink anymore. And I no longer have a hacking cough. And the guilt from wasting sooo much money on burning things. I must be crazy. Thanks for having this place to vent.
That's a typical comment from him. It is a place for support. I'm now 136 days smoke free and have gained a heap of weight. But you know I struggled with my weight while I was smoking. So I'm better off not smoking and gaining weight. I can attack the weight later. At least I'll have the money for Jenny Craig or weight watchers! Keep going. You can do it. It is worth it. Take pride in being a non-smoker!
Good on ya Flick, I'm on day 30 and like you have put on some weight, though this is nothing new. Now that my breathing is better I'm going to start walking!!
Hiya Flick, we all know how hard it is you can do it buddy. There is plenty of support here. Even if you put on weight remember that curves are much more attractive than smelling like an ashtray. GOOD LUCK stay strong.
I think I have Dr Feelgood worked out. Coorect me if I'm wrong Doc, but you just like people to be decisive and find it difficult to abide by people agonising over quitting or not. Your comments I think are intended to snap people into decisive action, but often comes across as abrupt and unsympathetic. I think the Doc means well.