Thread: Quit smoking....

and since quitting i`ve had a major chest infection, i cant sleep and i want to kill some one.....

NEVER START SMOKING!!!

I am sorry to hear that about the infection, but don't let it deter you. Don't ever start again! My dad has been struggling with stopping smoking for years now and recently fought lung cancer.

It's worth the hardship for now.

Good luck,
My strength goes with you.

Good for you for trying to quit smoking. It is hard. My father had to stop because of two heart attacks that they said were directly related to smoking. Your lungs will definitely thank you later. Not only will it decrease your chance for lung cancer, but also oral, throat and bladder cancer. I am a Cancer Nurse Specialist and a chemo nurse. Trust me. You don't ever want to be there. Keep fighting the good fight. Don't give in for even a minute. YOU ARE DOING THE RIGHT THING!
Rosie

i know its the right thing.

i just don`t want to. smoking is one of the few pleasures still allowed me in life.

i quit so i could be in good health, but as soon as i quit i get laid up in bed for a week, not happy!

Originally Posted by BigIan

i know its the right thing.

i just don`t want to. smoking is one of the few pleasures still allowed me in life.

i quit so i could be in good health, but as soon as i quit i get laid up in bed for a week, not happy!

Hi there BigIan,I know excactly what your feeling and there are other alternatives other than total abstinace, they may not have the total health benefit of abstinance but are emencfully better than cigarettes.
I had the same problem 30 years ago. Hated smoking cigarettes but hated not smoking. My answer to the problem, a pipe. Have you considered getting a pipe? All the calming effects of smoking without inhaling. Or maybe try Snus. Just a few suggestions, hope they help if not good luck with the cold turkey.
P.S Stay away from the cessation products like Champix, patch,s gum etc. you will only be wasting your money as these products have a 98% failure rate on smoking cessation.

Originally Posted by BigIan

i know its the right thing.

i just don`t want to. smoking is one of the few pleasures still allowed me in life.

i quit so i could be in good health, but as soon as i quit i get laid up in bed for a week, not happy!

I never smoked so I can't really know. From what I've seen, the ease (or not) of quitting is determined by how much you've smoked for how long. The people I know who quit and stuck with it were off better once they beat the addiction.


Hang in there

I smoked for years, since 7th grade and it was terrible when I quit last winter. All I can say is just muscle through it, be strong and consider yourself strong and don't EVER buy a pack of smokes EVER. I had some help living in NY because the smokes here cost 10$ a pack and I'm not spending that much money (so I guess their plan is working...)!

Your health is number 1 and within a year you'll feel like you never smoked and it'll be amazing how much more you can do since you've quit (walking further distances, etc). Be strong!!!! Just one cigarette is not just one cigarette, it can ruin everything, don't forget it.

yea cost has been a real motivation as well they cost a similar amount here too.

but its just so lovely that fist cig in the morning and one after dinner

Good luck!!!!

I have heard that to help quit smoking, it is very helpful to pick up a new non-harmful addiction/habbit/hobby/ect that can replace smoking. If you like making stuff get models or anything like that? Maybe buy 50 antique razors and restore them? Something like that?


Good luck mate!!!!

Originally Posted by BigIan

and since quitting i`ve had a major chest infection, i cant sleep and i want to kill some one.....

NEVER START SMOKING!!!

I'm also sorry to hear about your infection. I'm praying for your success.

David