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My name is Jack. 65 years old, semi-retired and a smoker....not long though. Only about 50 years. I have set a quit date for tomorrow. I have been a very heavy smoker for a long time. Nothing has made me quit in the past. I retired in Oct 2015 and had a heart attack in Dec 2015. I was told it was all do to cigs. I was all pumped up to quit after the procedures and really meant it. Lasted about 4 days. I put cigs and lighters on top of the medicine cabinet in the bathroom ( wife isn't very tall).....I went there often telling her it must be the new meds !! Now the latest deal is the beginning stage of COPD. Now this is not good. I didn't retire to sit in a chair with oxygen tubes, etc. We retired to our favorite place in the world.....the mountains of Maine. We had a camp here and couldn't wait to live here full time. It's great. Population 850. Woods, lakes, streams, deer, moose, etc......I will not be stuck inside. I AM stopping tomorrow. i have way too much to do and enjoy. The heart attack didn't scare me. The copd does. I work 18 hours a week as a bar tender ( that is needed in my small town). Tomorrow i a work day which should help. I am anxious to read all you have to offer, and to learn from you all. So here I go. Thanks in advance for listening to my ramble.

I just gotta quit celebrating with food. Two weeks. I wouldn't have posted it, but I've been troubled with strong cravings all day. Posting is a visual reminder that I've made it this far, may as well aim for another week.

Hi Jack, welcome to the QT. I't's nice to meet a fellow Mainer! I live in the Central Maine Area, just outside of Augusta. It often takes a major event to get someone to finally put down the smokes. Maybe even two or three. I had a pulmonary embolism and it still took me another couple of years to quit. Life after quitting is fantastic. My health is the best it's ever been and it is so freeing to not have to arrange everything I do around when I will smoke. The key to quitting is to make the commitment and never look back. Stay close to the board. Educate yourself about the addiction. Life without smoking will take time to adjust to, but I can promise you that if you give it the time and effort you will be so glad you did.

High Jack. Welcome. I also am approaching those retirement years. Before I quit, I was obsessing about how I was going to spend these years sick or dying. I had tried different methods of quitting and was not successful. During one of my searches for help quitting, I came across this forum. It has changed my life. I am now almost five months smoke free. Everything you need to support your journey of quitting is her right here. Watch the videos, read the blogs and threads. We are here to support you. You can do this! Linda

Welcome aboard Jack. I too am 65, I quit almost a year ago. It was a tough first couple of weeks then it got better. I too have early stages of COPD and the one thing you will notice is that quitting WILL help your breathing (you won't be cured but it will get somewhat better) and will slow down any progression -- just being honest. I can state that what will help is read as much as you can on this site -- the education and experience of others will be a great help. For the early days learn deep breathing techniques and drink plenty of cold water. Also going to the NOPE section and pledging NOPE (Not One Puff Ever) daily will truly help, I thought it kind of corny the first day but has truly helped me throughout this last year. Come here often to read and learn and get to know others -- we don't bite but it can get a little weird. Again Welcome!!!!

Welcome to our merry band of quitters, Jack ! We are about the same age, I was a heavy smoker and quit cold turkey five glorious years ago. The important part is your commitment to yourself to never take another puff and education helps fuel your resolve. Please avail yourself to the wealth of information about our nicotine addiction here and hang out for fun and distraction. You have made the best decision and you can have a successful quit. You really can ! This post may be of some help to you in navigating around the site. 10-ways-to-effectively-use-this-forum-to-help-yourself-quit-smoking

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Welcome aboard, Jack. There's a lot of good advice already given to you. Please look at quitting smoking as a very positive life change. It may be rough early on but the long-term benefits will outweigh whatever early struggles you may have. It sounds like a really nice place you have in Maine. Quitting smoking will help you enjoy it for a much longer time. Read about nicotine addiction here and keep reaching out for help if you need it. Life as a non-smoker is much better than all the horrible things that come with continuing to smoke.

Welcome Jack ^^^ You heard it from a guy who was just like you a year ago (Martian5) - embarking on his quit after a lifetime of smoking and he did it! We all did it. It is possible by making an unwavering commitment to yourself, educating yourself about this addiction and with the constant support of other quitters like us who have gone through the same process. That is the formula to quitting but, the load is on your shoulders to do the heavy lifting. We can't do that for you but, we have all done it for ourselves and we are no stronger or smarter than you so ........ get on board and let's get your permanent quit underway! Read all you can here. There's a lot of great information about nicotine addiction that will help you outsmart the nicodemon when he comes calling; trying to convince you to give it up and smoke again. Don't listen - it's all lies!

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Well Congrats Kate, celebrate any moment on this journey. Don't beat yourself up about food now, focus on not smoking. Your doing well and have the right attitude!!!!

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Yay Kate, congratulations on another week quit! I think carrot cake is a great reward

One day at a time, Kate18.....you are doing just fine! ?

Welcome aboard Jack! My story is a lot like yours and Martian5. Took me forever to finally pack it in but it has well been worth it. Stick close to the board and believe in yourself and you can do this. None of us have anything special about us except we just got tired of the addiction. I wish you the best and hope to see you hanging around here. Good luck and stay strong.

Thank you all.....very nice to be welcomed like this. I have been reading and looking around on here. I came across a video the other day while looking for breathing exercises for lung health....a man had been diagnosed with beginning copd and was told to do lung exercises. Like it says here. Deep breaths. He got bored and bought a blowgun to shoot. Spunded good to me, as shooting is near and dear. I have ordered one and am setting up several areas to shoot, both inside and out. If nothing else....it's something to do while craving.

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Welcome jack and congratulations on choosing to quit smoking. We can give you as much support as you need or want lots to do to keep you occupied and your mind off the craves here so make sure to check it all out

Two Weeks is a huge deal, Kate. Congratulations. You will never have to go through these days again. Protect your quit with everything you've got and like @Martian5 says, 'don't worry about food right now'.

A crave can be seen as a good thing; its an alert, a reminder. Last night i was out of antipsychotics, so i spent the night shaking and thinking bad things. Thats positive, its a punch in the face to remind me to stock on medicine. The thing is, when it comes to nicotine cravings it comes to remind you that you´re winning the battle. Just think of a crave as another punch you took and still stood up. Each crave will be weaker and soon it will fade away into little cuddles that you will laugh at. And then you will be a nonsmoker. So cheer up lad, go ahead! Im really glad you dindt smoke.

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Kate, those are the toughest weeks and you made it through. It is just going to get easier. Celebrate! You deserve it!

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Yes the running around and the dinners with family/friends is all a bit much to be squeezed into a few days but I think I would miss it if it were suddenly not there anymore. My stomach does need a rest from all this decadent food though. I've been, well ...... Pigging out!

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