I was over it...
Hi everyone. Three weeks ago before I gave up I couldn't stand the hold the nicotine had over me. Every time I pulled out a cigarette to light it up I would look at it and curse it. I told my family that I'm on the way to giving it up. They put no pressure on me and said they would support me when and if I decide to do it.
The decision was made for me on the 8th of October this year when we were getting into the car to go to the beach. I told my husband that I didn't feel very well and that was the last thing I remembered until I awoke in the Ambulance. I couldn't speak when asked questions my only way to communicate was through my eyes. I was so scared. Several hours later at the hospital I was regaining my movements and my speech although it was slurred. I had had a mini stroke. My speech and everything returned as normal but a week and a half later I had another mini stroke.
It has been 19 days since my last smoke . I am a non smoker.
Good to hear your health is back on track, mini strokes are warnings for us all that we are fallible and our bodies don't cope with our negligence towards them. I am striving to have better health as a non smoker. This story could have been any one of us. That's scary! thanks for sharing this Shortydirl.
Thank you for your kind wishes and I truly wish everyone on here the courage and the strength to kick the habit.
Thank you Candy for sharing your story and your support. I know we can do this. We are doing this. I wish you ever growing strength and feel enormous pride for each and every one of us.