Doc said I was showing signs of Emphysema
I am 32 and my family doesnt have a long life span. I went to doc for some stomach issues back in June of this year and while the doc was examining me he said that I was beginning to show signs of COPD or emphysema onset. I dont know why this was different from any other time but hearing that I may lose my ability to breathe really terrified me. I want to be around to see my grandchildren. I want to get closer to GOD and learn new languages. Basically I wasnt ready to be defeated. So here it is the end of July and I have set my mind to it. I am done smoking. I woke up and just quit cold turkey and now I am on day 12 of my journey. Ive replaced smoking with vitamins. Well now I feel really congested all the time and wake up with my face clogged up. Is this normal? Has anyone else experienced this? I have been to the doc and he said that my vitals are normal. He said my lungs dont sound like they did a few months ago. But why am I feeling like this?
Most definetly I agree. It also comes down to being a better example for my children they are reaching an age where smoking becomes somewhat interesting my daughter is only 2 years away from when I started. I have a roomate that smokes and my boyfriend does as well. Getting them to change their habit of smoking in the house was the worst part of it. But now at week 2 my sense of smell (which has been gone for years apparently) has really come back and I dont even like the smell. I feel bad I have submitted my kids to that for so long. I know Im on the downhill at this point My anxiety is subsiding a little more every day. I find my self with less cravings a day. Every reason I came up with to continue smoking doesnt even make sense any more. Thank you Wendy for your kind words. This site has really helped me to see that its not hard if you really want it.
Hi RiseandGrind, all very good advice from Wendy and Red. I found it helpful at times to hate it, when the craving would come I would get angry at it or I would get all 'yeah, is that all you got?'. I tried to face it and see if for what it was - my mind screaming that I needed nicotine because I was addicted to it. Well I am stubborn, I am sure you can find some stubborn too - tell it to bugger off and then get on with what you were doing..
Cranky76 I totally get that!! Everytime my mind is like well you have done so well why not just smoke one see if you still like it. Im amazed at how the mind tries to trick you back into thinking its good for you in any way!! I like being healthy and being able to breathe.
Yeah the mind is so sneaky with this addiction, its amazing what stories it will feed you to just 'have a puff' & 'how you will feel so much better and feel so relieved'. Its all a load of hogwash. What a ride you are now on, hang on and strap yourself in as it will get worse before it gets better. Keep reminding yourself that its the addiction trying to tempt you, you are not going to die from not smoking, you will be ok and the horrible cravings do pass.
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