Anxious of loosing my sanity crutch
I had a mild stroke 12 mobths ago and then covid happened, however as we approach the end of lockdown I realise there is still much more I would like to do in life. Both my children have now left home so now it is my time to shine.
Hello Oceangirl and welcome! You have come to the right site. Stay close to this community and you will become smarter and more inspired to quit than before. Keep reading new as well as old stories.
First, make up your mind that you want to be in control of your life. Don't let nicotine control your life. Empty nest, now it is your turn to concentrate on YOURSELF. You deserve the best attention now. Now it's time for you to help yourself. You are special and you have many reasons to get that nicotine out of your system for good!
NOW is the time for you to quit. Start getting your mind ready to do so. Keep reading posts on this site. Set the date and go for it. You can do this. Many have done this. Many say, "If I can do this, anyone can"! It's true! Anyone can quit. Everyone is different. Find what might work for you and just simply do it!!
Don't put it off. You have already had a scare with your health. You know you want to quit. Stay close to this site. We have been in your shoes and are behind you all the way. Many ex-smokers come back to this site just to give people like you and I the encouragement, guidance. Let this community help you. Read, read, read. You can do this Oceangirl. Sooner the better!!!
Welcome Oceangirl.
I can relate as I was thankful to regain my left side after my recent stroke, and feel that my quitting smoking a year prior may have attributed to my recovery . We were lucky and had warning to make changes, beats the alternative doesn't it.
Looking at things in the positive way is much more helpful, and encouraging than taking a negative view.
We are stronger than nicotine, and we can change when we want to.
Desire change, success and health. Know that it is possible, and maybe not even as hard as you think. Put the mind to work in your favour rather than against you. The glass is still half full........
Welcome Oceangirl, what fabulous advice from our fellow quitfamily members Nope2021 and Happiness they have said it all really, so stick with us and you too can become a winner🙌😊