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NOPE - Not One Puff Ever. Life is much better without cigarettes.

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Morning everyone . It's another hot day here in my neck of the woods . Although I love hot weather it's beginning to wear me down , pets as well , but worse we need rain . It's getting to be drought like conditions here . This province is agricultural . It's food on the table .. Hoping for some gentle soaking rain soon . Smoke My ? I don't do that anymore . I don't make excuses to smoke , don't create reasons to smoke and don't like smoking . So , it's a no for me today . Grateful for it .

Really good bullet points. For those of us wavering, I'd highly recommend reading through the list. https://www.unitypoint.org/clinics/article.aspx?id=17ace3fc-fb01-45c3-8617-1beb81404fc4

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I have had a few dreams where I was smoking, since I quit! I figured it was pretty normal. Our dreams are a way of working out things in our subconscious, and many of us still have cravings, or are conflicted, so it makes perfect sense that we former smokers would dream about smoking.

Its normal for a lot of us @Robbie, so much so that there's 19 Topics here about it! So you too are completely normal

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I had a very vivid dream last night that I was smoking cigarettes! I also was aware in the dream that I had quit, so I felt terribly disappointed in myself. Very interesting experience. I was so very relieved when I woke up and found that it wasn't real! Phew!!

Read this article and wanted to share it. I hadn't realized smoking and back pain can be related. https://www.spine-health.com/wellness/stop-smoking/why-it-so-hard-quit-smoking

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that's nicotine's way, isn't it? Waiting to ambush you - hey, it's 6 months, wow, let's celebrate with ... a smoke. It really is important to stay on guard at these milestones. You're doing great with the quit.

@Robbie, there used to be threads about smoking all the time in the past as @jillar already pointed out. Now that you posted one, it does seem odd that there hasn't been one for some time. It's normal - I dreamed as well a few times and it is a relief to find it was a dream Early in the quit, dreams can be quite vivid (and I'm sure there's a thread explaining that).

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As the infographic is 63 megs in size I will post the text only version. It looks better at the aforementioned link but given the site is problematic, here goes: 12 Diseases Caused by Smoking | Infographic by UnityPoint Clinic - November 18, 2014 Each year, the American Cancer Society encourages smokers to quit smoking on the third Thursday of November. Known as the Great American Smokeout, the event helps smokers understand that quitting, even for just one day, is the first step in becoming healthier. With tobacco use remaining the largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States, the health benefits of quitting begins immediately. The diseases caused by smoking harm almost every organ in the body. It is the cause of 1 in 5 deaths in the US alone, yet around 42 million American continue to smoke. Find out more about the different diseases that are caused by smoking and learn the steps necessary to quit smoking today. 1. Lung Cancer Smoking dramatically increases your chances of developing lung cancer. According to the American Lung Association, men who smoke are 23 times more likely to get lung cancer and women who smoke are 13 times more likely. Nonsmokers are also at risk of developing lung cancer. A nonsmoker exposed to secondhand smoke has a 20-30% higher risk of developing lung cancer, and secondhand smoke causes 7,330 deaths a year. 2. COPD Smoking is the cause of 9 in 10 COPD related deaths. This umbrella term, which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, is the number three killer in the US. The CDC indicates that smoking during childhood and teenage years slows lung growth and increases the risk for developing COPD. 3. Heart Disease People who smoke are four times as likely to develop heart disease than those who do not. Nicotine in cigarettes reduces the amount of oxygen your heart gets and also raises your heart rate putting more stress on your heart. One in 5 deaths from heart disease are related directly to smoking. 4. Stroke Smoking doubles the risk of stroke. According to the National Stroke Association, smoking causes a lack of oxygen in the blood and makes the heart work harder. This makes blood clots form more easily and then the clots can block blood flow to the brain and cause a stroke. 5. Aortic Aneurysm The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body. Aneurysms are more common in men than in women according to the Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide. It has been shown that the risk for an aortic aneurysm increases even more in men who smoke. 6. Oropharyngeal Cancer This type of cancer starts in the mouth or throat. The risk of developing it is directly related to how much someone smoked or chewed. The American Cancer Society says that this cancer can affect the voice box, lips, inner surface of the lips, cheeks and gums. 7. Esophageal Cancer This is cancer of the throat. The National Cancer Institute states that smoking increases the chances of developing esophageal cancer. Squamous cell carcinoma, or cancer on the lining of organs or the surface of skin, is linked directly to tobacco and alcohol use. 8. Cataracts This ophthalmological condition occurs when the lens of the eye becomes opaque over time and vision is lost. According to the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, it is the leading cause of blindness and the risk of developing it is increased by smoking. 9. Type 2 Diabetes Around 90% of diabetes cases are type 2 diabetes. The CDC says that smoking is a direct cause of type 2 diabetes. Smokers have a 30-40% increased risk of developing it. People who develop diabetes and continue to smoke are more likely to have trouble controlling their disease, which may lead to increased chances of heart disease, ulcers, infections and amputations. 10. Rheumatoid Arthritis It has been shown that smoking increases your chances of developing rheumatoid arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation cites a study that centered on the connection between the two. Rheumatoid arthritis causes inflammation in the joints, pain, deformities and immobility. 11. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome SIDS is the sudden, unexplainable death of a child during sleep. It occurs between the ages of one month and one year. Studies have shown that mothers who smoke during pregnancy put their babies at a higher risk for SIDS. A study published in the US National Library of Medicine explain that mothers who smoked prior to pregnancy have the same increased risks as mothers who smoke during pregnancy. The risk is even higher if the father also smokes. 12. Erectile Dysfunction Many studies have found that smoking is a major factor in erectile dysfunction. Smoking causes plaque build up in the arteries and obstructs blood flow. In one study, men who smoked more than 20 cigarettes a day had a 60% higher risk of developing erectile dysfunction. Tips for a Smoke-Free Life Overcoming an addiction to tobacco isn’t easy. Research by the American Cancer Association found that smokers are most successful at kicking the habit when they have support. This support can include: Telephone smoking-cessation hotlines Stop-smoking groups Online quit groups Counseling Nicotine replacement products Prescription medicine to lessen cravings Guide books Encouragement and support from friends and family members Talk to your doctor today about finding a smoking cessation plan for you. Use our find a doctor tool to make an appointment today and start leading a healthier life. For more smoking facts, visit the Great American Smokeout.

I knocked stuff of my desk Cussed and about fell out of my chair Jill. that is a really freaking Good one REALLY GOOD ONE

Sure I will pledge in advance . It's a good feeling to know the answer is " I won't be smoking" .

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A walk down a country road is good for body heart and soul

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I respect those who tell the truth no matter how hard it is integrity is everything

Congratulations Steven! You are doing great!

Robbie and Linda .... All normal .....the Nico Monster is dying ...and he is still trying to lure you back ... Have none of it .....

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Its okay to look back and see what went wrong. its ok to observe how our actions have contributed to some of our current challenges but don't live there don't allow yourself to wallow in regret and defeat rise up forgive move on

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I had no issue linking to the site. Thank you for sharing it. Shore up the foundation of your quit everyone! Every bit of information we get can only strengthen our desire to quit and validate it!

Why it put in non stop auto correct is adding words lol

Sounds like an awesome workout program! Best of luck!!

Congrats, @Linda! Six months quit is spectacular! Celebrate and KTQ!

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Aww I wish .....No this is Jillars .....The only water feature I have is a drip on the gutter lol.... But Thank you Linda ..

Allen Carr, don't have the book yet but just reading about it here and on the internet has made me feel more at peace since I started my quit. K

Katgirl, very cool that you're doing this too!

Congrats, Robbie. So cool that you are doing this….

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