My reasons are compelling
I want to quit because after over 40 years of smoking, I have developed artery problems in my leg that stop me from walking normal distances. When I realised that I had artery narrowings in my leg, I immediately realised that if this was happening in my leg, it would also be happening elsewhere, including around the heart.
This was confirmed by my Cardiologist and I am due in for Angiogram week after next.
I also have an overseas trip scheduled this July to see my family - some of which I haven't seen in over 25 years. I would love nothing more than being able to sit ona longhaul flight without having to restrain myself or pre-plan every stop in terms of where I can and cannot smoke. I visualise the day when I step off that plane as a non-smoker rather.
The money I have spent on smoking over the years is nothing short of scary. A pack of 25 every day at a cost of around $25 each. I almost fell off the chair when I calculated the cost. Staggering $175 per week or $760 each month. $9,100 every year. That is the price of a nice overseas holiday for myself and my wife that my addiction has denied us both of.
I feel ashamed!
Hi Mate,
It's good that you have relized what you doing wrong which causing health problems for yourself and it's not good for familyas well. My suggestions if you are in Australia pls go and meet doctor ask for chapix pill . In my experience i also used champix pill now I quit the smoking I almost crossed 50 days. I was smoking for 10 years and I am non smoker Again champix it's not magic pill from your end you have shows full dedication to stop smoking then champix will also helpful . We all think that quitting smoke is very hard it's easy only. Best of luck let me know you going further
Thanks Madhu,
I am using Champix and am on day 10. Today, I have only had 4 cigarettes and don't really feel like smoking any more today. The smokes don't do anything for me anymore. Champix seems to be doing its thing
i am sad to think of the damage i have done over the years and it's the major motivator to quit for me, 36 years of it is enough and i am on the mend now. i feel ashamed too but no use being too hard on yourself, i look forward in time to being the 'real' me, the one who doesn't rely on addictive substance to be normal... Good luck with your goals, it's great to enjoy the rewards of your new found freedom :)