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TABSenior Contributor
Hi Everyone , am quitting smoking after doing it for 16 years the last time. A good day was a packet, a bad day on the drink, well double that. I have some old patches and lozenges. What could go wrong? ok to my advantage Im off work so can hide myself away physically to get thru first bit.
ok its day 2. 
@CheerBear
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TABSenior Contributor
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ZaphodSenior Contributor
Stay strong @TAB .
You're not missing out on anything. Actually you are (feeling like crap, lack of confidence and self respect, no money, etc, etc, etc)
Your body is continuously repairing itself and your mind is continuously getting more and more healthy and resilient. I look forward to joining you in the smoke and nicotine free life. It's a good life!
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TABSenior Contributor
hi @Zaphod definitely agree re self confidence, that was a bit surprising, and the money.. I smoked like a chimney so app is up to nearly $2600 saved already re not smoking in 2019. No wonder I couldnt get ahead even with casual work.
Have read and found out a lot more since stopped. Not all effects are postive. But overall you are better off re giving up even if for veins and money.
Things I didnt know. Smoking affects blood sugar ..wt th
affects your brain lining ..wha a at..
affects how your brain works ..
ok plus they dont mention that you can get shortness of breath, ok difficulty breathing after stopping, when didnt have it before re me. lungs forgetting to breathe? guess was taking lots more breaths before even if full of smoke.
Still coughing crap up, well if do lung exercises, 7 weeks after the fact.
all info says I was coughing and out of breathe re being a smoker and would be coughing for ages after stopped. No. only started coughing the other week and its no big deal
anyhoo thanks for your reply and Good Luck !!! .. also to
@CheerBear @Former-Member @Former-Member @Zoe7
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Steam inhaling x2-3day might help you a lot @TAB So proud of you. Yes, better late than never. I liked being able to do stair cases again. You take care xox
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TABSenior Contributor
Thankyou @Former-Member I do think of that, but I forget. plus there's a list of food and vitamins etc for lungs. Will be running up stairs soon, may have to to up the ante a bit
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TABSenior Contributor
ha ha ha ..yeah @Former-Member ..just looked, priceline has lots inhaler stuff, will just get fluid and use towel and bowl
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Unknown userMember
Hi @TAB glad you’re keeping strong. I’m back on the smokes. No real intention to stop again.
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TABSenior Contributor
I still have urges, only been off the nicotine 30 of the 50 days @Former-Member well at least you tried. I'm not trying to push anything ok touting for a pat on back maybe
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TABSenior Contributor
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