cravings
126 smoke free days
still get strong cravings but have learned to ignore them until they go away
I just needed to realize the cravings disappear fairly quickly when ignored
I only have 2 concerns now
my lungs do not seem to be coughing up that black flem
so I am now wondering if I had developed COPD before I quit
and maybe I should go see a doctor to find out
also I read that I should watch my caffeine intake
ooops ,,, a good cup of coffee is my most effective way to battle the cravings but I am wondering if all this coffee is a bad thing
anyway heading for another month of being smoke free
I smoked 54 years and 3 packs a day for last few years
if I can quit so can you,,, just make up your mind that you are tougher than the habit
Wow, that's four months! Congratulations. It must feel marvellous being free at last and never having to smoke again.
I hope that your lungs recover. Keep us posted.
Thats great. I have made many quit attemps before. Today is day one for me. Well done. Might i suggest trying some camomile tea instead of coffee? Far calmer effects and caffiene free.
Well done. Keep it up.
Hi ehw. Like you I quit after many years of smoking ( 53 ). It is unlikely we would have escaped Scott free of damage and in my case it was hardening of the arteries. I had 3 stents before I gave up. At 69 years of age I would expect my health to deteriorate in any event. Good idea to visit the doctor of course as , I you were like me , avoiding the inevitable was a way of life till I quit. ( Now over two years quit ). Good luck
I am a newbie been smoking for 43 years 1 packet 25 per day 6 days smoke free with patches.
Sometimes patches arnt very effective have withdrawals and feeling of lonieness and very emotional hope this is normal .Ok
Hey people .. thanks for the positive comments
Margo. Everyone is different... IN my case the patches did.nothing to help me.. the. Gum. Did a bit
I went with the Champix and that helped me a.lot
Good luck on your quitting... please don't give in
Dobbin ... 2 years... good on you
I.hope I can say the same in another 1 year 8 months
Coffeebean
Hey someone named coffee bean recommending tea...lol
Day 1 lets make it day 30
Don't give up
Keep going it will be worth it in the end
Cigarettes and those that make a fortune selling them are evil